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All the top 20 most polluted cities of east India located in Bihar

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Cities in Indias eastern states Bihar,West BengalandOdisha are increasingly falling into the pincer grip of toxic particulate pollution during winter season, and the problem is spreading quickly to the smaller cities and towns of the region, said the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in its latest assessment.

The CSE noted that even though the long-term trend in winter air quality improved marginally, it worsened last winter (2022-23) with the eastern states experiencing the most polluted season since 2019-20. In absolute concentration terms, Bihar with an Average PM2.5 level of 134 micrograms per cubic meter (g/m3) was the most polluted state in the east, followed by West Bengal with average PM2.5 level of 84 g/m3. Odisha was third with a seasonal average of 63 g/m3.

Patnahad the highest increase in winter pollution during the 2022-23 season among the major cities whereas pollution levels were worst in smaller towns of Bihar. In fact, all the top 20 most polluted cities of east India are located in Bihar.

BiharState Mining Corporation Limited is conducting environmental audit in accordance with the central governments Environmental Guide 2020 to prevent illegal mining in the state.Officials claimed that there are many environmental rules for sand mining and their compliance is very important. Keeping this in mind, environmental audit of all sand ghats of Bihar has been started.

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Contractors have been selected and sand mining has been started in Bihar. As sand mining against prescribed standards is dangerous for nature, river Ecosystems and sustainable environmental protection, the mining corporation is conducting environmental audit.

These agencies will use latest technology and drones to inspect the respective sand ghats. They will be directed to audit the sand ghats on random basis.

Bihar: Groundwork laid for slew of health-related projects

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In the year 2021, which is drawing to a close, the https://exam.pscnotes.com/Health-sector”>Health sector inBiharunderwent massive changes. While the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in April and May made life more difficult, its repercussions resulted in the establishment of pressure swing adsorption Plants, provision of liquid medical Oxygen in different hospitals, and significant infrastructural development in the state.

Bihars initial capacity of 57.3 metric tonnes of oxygen per day was increased to 505 metric tonnes by the end of the year. The foundation for 620 health and wellness centres, 124 additional primary health centres, and 72 community health centres spread across 124 assembly constituencies was also laid in 2021.

2021 can also be referred to as the digitalization year for Bihars health sector. The establishment of a control and command centre brought all of the states public health institutes under one roof. Even telemedicine Services were launched in February this year, with 6.50 lakh people utilising the service to date, rankingBihar sixthin the country in this category.

The government took another step towards strengthening the health Infrastructure by launching or laying the foundation for 772 new projects this year.

Cities selected under Smart City Mission should be made ‘smart’ in real sense, says Nitish Kumar

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Biharchief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday asked the urban development and housing department (UDHD) officials to expedite construction works in the state’s four cities selected under theSmart City Missionand make the four cities smart in real sense.
Bihars Patna, Muzaffarpur, Biharsharif and Bhagalpur cities have been selected for being refurbished under the Centres Smart City Mission.

Highlighting the pace of Urbanization in the state during his rule in the last 16 years, Nitish said, When we got an opportunity to work for the people of the state in 2005, we made several efforts to ensure development of urban areas and their continuous progress. In 2005, there were only 112 urban bodies in Bihar. The number increased to 258 in 2021. Similarly, the total Population of urban bodies in 2005 was around 81.49 lakh. It has increased to 158.71 lakh in 2021.

The CM also inaugurated 12,515 houses built in different towns under thePradhan Mantri AwasYojana – Urban (PMAY-U). Nitish himself handed over the keys of newly-built houses to four beneficiaries namely Manju Devi, Sushila Devi, Sanjida Parveen and Shamima Khatoon, during the function.

He also handed over the loan amount of over Rs 5.81 crore among 479 self-help groups (SHGs) under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Yojana.

Chief minister (CM)Nitish Kumarasked thepanchayati raj department(PRD) to make a foolproof plan for the installation of solar lights across the state.He also directed the officials concerned to initiate the process of opening a manufacturing unit for the production of solar plates and other accessories.

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While watching a virtual presentation on the status of the Mukhyamantri Gramin Solar Street Light Scheme, the CM said a detailed survey should be done to identify all the places where solar lights can be installed.

1.82 crore people in Bihar discarded liquor consumption, says CM Nitish Kumar

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Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar saida recent survey conducted by the Patna-based Chanakya National Law University (CNLU)revealed that around 1.82 crore people have discarded consuming alcohol in the state since the enforcement oftotal prohibitionin April 2016.

The Bihar CM also said that the had been receiving a revenue of Rs 5,000 crore per annum from the trade of alcohol, but people of the state had been spending around Rs 10,000 crore per annum on consumption of liquor.

Now, after the enforcement of the ban on consumption of liquor, people are spending that Money on other necessary requirements. Thus, the sale of vegetables, fruits, milk etc has increased manifold. The loving standard of people has improved, Nitish said.
The CM also said that his government had been continuously running different kinds of campaigns to make people aware about the benefits of Prohibition.

CM Nitish Kumar promises help to Neera producers

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CMNitish Kumaron Sunday said his government would provide grants from theCM Relief Fundto those engaged in the business ofNeeraproduction, if the enterprise turned out to be successful.

Talking to reporters after addressing his 12th and the last meeting of the social reforms campaign atMadhepura,Nitishsaid his government was making all possible efforts to encourage Neera production to dissuade people from the toddy tapping business. The families who were earlier engaged in toddy business for earning their livelihood were being given different kinds of assistance to enhance Neera production.

Model schools to reduce dropout rates in Bihar’s Gaya

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In a bid to ensure decline in school dropout ratio, promote digital Literacy and online Education through projector based smart classes, as many as 50 upgraded government schools will be developed into model schools across the district.

The objective of building a model school is to reduce the dropout rate and improve quality of education. Online education will be promoted through projector-based smart classes. Children will be provided more facilities. Computer labs will be also set up in such schools to promote digital literacy.

Kitchen gardens to be set up at anganwadi centres

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TheKrishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK) has been entrusted with the responsibility to develop fivekitchen gardensforanganwadi centresin the district to increase the nutritional value of food served to children, lactating as well as pregnant Women.

The KVK will plant saplings of green and leafy veggies after identifying suitable land for kitchen gardens. Papaya and drumstick Plants will be grown on the boundary of the kitchen garden. Adding veggies such as cabbage, palak, methi, dhania, beetroot and radish to the main course served to children and others will enhance the nutritional value of food intake.

State farmers tobe trained in CRA techniques: Min

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The state Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture department is all set to implement the Climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) techniques for boosting up agricultural output and saving farmers from the vagaries of crop failures due to . TheCRAmethod is a sustainable approach for converting and reorienting agricultural systems to support Food Security under the new realities of climate change through different adaptation and mitigation mechanisms.

The minister pointed out that the timely sowing of seeds as per CRA techniques makes a lot of difference in the yield of crops.