GUJARAT

Residents ofGujaratsuffer the fourth highest number of stray dog bites in the country. Only Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal have more bites. The number of dog bites in the state fell by 55.4% in 2021, compared to 2020.

The Union ministry of Fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying had tabled the data on stray dog bites in reply to a question fromA M Ariff, the MP from Alappuzha in Kerala. Ariff sought to know whether attacks on humans and other domestic animals by stray dogs are increasing in the country. He also asked if the government has taken any steps to recognize organizations undertaking sterilization of dogs across the country.

The reply stated that there has been a consistent decline in stray dog bites in the Gujarat. From 4.8 lakh bites in the state in 2019, the number fell to 1.92 lakh in 2021. From January 1 to July 22, 2022, this number was just 5,459.

The data tabled shows across India, bites by stray dogs have reduced to 17.01 lakh in 2021 from 72.78 lakh in 2019. However, from January 1 to July 22, 2022, there have been 14.5 lakh bites reported.

The event, organized at the India Pavilion of the expo, was attended by the representatives of more than 20 UAE-based pharma companies and over 40 firms from Gujarat, which is a leading state in pharmaceutical production India, said a member of the Gujarat delegation at the expo.

The 12th edition of DefExpo will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in March 2022.

Highlights:

DefExpo is a flagship biennial tournament of the Ministry of DEFENCE, showcasing the land, naval, air as properly as fatherland security systems.

The goal of the DefExpo 2022 is to construct upon the vision to gain Atma Nirbharta in defence and reach the $5bn defence exports goal via 2024.

The eleventh version of DefExpo used to be held at Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) in 2020.

Defence Sector Reforms Under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan:

Revision of FDI Limit: The FDI limit in defence manufacturing below automatic route is raised from 49% to 74%.

Project Management Unit (PMU): The authorities are expected to commence time-bound defence procurement and quicker decision-making by building up a Project Management Unit for contract management.

Reduction in Defence Import Bill: The authorities will notify a list of weapons/platforms banned for imports, and accordingly, such objects can solely be purchased from the Home market. Separate budget provision for home capital procurement.

The corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board: It will encompass a public list of some units, making sure a greater Environment friendly interface of the manufacturer with the designer and end-user.

Quoting data from theEmployment Exchange Statistics, 2023, the on Thursday said thatGujaratis the first among all states in terms of providing EMPLOYMENT to youth through the employment exchange.

In the past five years, over 7,000 employment fairs have been organized and more than 15 lakh applicants have been provided jobs. In 2022, 2.74 lakh youths were provided jobs through the employment exchange, which accounts for 43% of all jobs provided across the country. In terms of providing employment to Women, Gujarat stood second in the country in 2022.

The said on Friday thatGujarathas connected 99.97% of gram panchayats through the optical fibre Network as envisioned by the Union governmentsDigital Indiainitiative under theBharatNetproject. Underground cables spread across more than 35,000km have been laid in the state, the government said.

Due to this connectivity, all government Services will be available to citizens at their homes. It is a matter of pride for Gujarat that its state-led model is being implemented in nine states of the country, a release from the CMO (chief ministers office) said.

To promote wheat exports, the first batch of Bhalia wheat certified by Geographical Indication (GI) was exported from Gujarat to Kenya and Sri Lanka.

About Bhalia Wheat:
Wheat has a high protein content and a sweet taste.
The crop is primarily grown in Gujarat’s Bhal region, which includes the districts of Ahmadabad, Anand, Kheda, Bhavanagar, Surendranagar, and Bharuch

About Geographical Indication (GI):
It is a label placed on products that have a distinct geographical origin and have evolved over time in terms of special quality or reputed attributes.

It serves as a guarantee of authenticity, ensuring that only registered authorised users, or those residing within the geographical territory, are permitted to use popular product names.

India’s GI label is governed by the (Registration and Protection) of Goods Act 1999.

It is granted by the Geographical Indications Registry (Chennai).

On theWorld Environment Day, the announced the success of achieving a 55% reduction incarbon emissions in energy productionafter the implementation of New Solar Policy 2021. The state government initiated theGujaratSolar Policy 2021 on December 29, 2020, and in the last two and half years, 9.32 million tonnes of less carbon has been emitted in energy production across Gujarat.

Due to a significant increase in the installed capacity of RENEWABLE ENERGY in Gujarat, there is a need to reduce dependence on conventional ways of energy production. Consequently, there has been a substantial reduction in carbon emissions from energy production in Gujarat.

Gujarat government has prioritised the reduction of carbon emissions on a daily basis. To further this objective, the state government established a dedicated Decarbonization Cell in 2022. This specialised cell operates under the purview of the Gujarat Energy Training and Research Institute (GETRI) and comprises accomplished officers from various domains, including energy transmission, energy production, distribution, finance, and commerce. These expert officers work with a long-term vision, focusing on crucial aspects such as decarbonization and achieving a net-zero state in Gujarat.

With summer as well ashorticulture cropsfacing damage because of cycloneTauktae,the announced Rs 500-crore relief package for the Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture sector.

In case of Horticulture crops, if the crop has been completely damaged and has been uprooted,the compensation will be Rs 1 lakh per hectare with a limit of two hectares, the chief minister said. If the horticulture crops are damaged but still standing, the compensation will be Rs 30,000 per hectare with a limit of two hectares.
For farmers whose summer crops sustained 33% or more damage, compensation will be Rs 20,000 per hectare with a limit of two hectares.

Gujaratwith 12,119 infant deaths was ranked second from bottom in the country, only better than Maharashtra with 13,807 deaths.

This was the fourth consecutive year when the state was ranked among the bottom five in the country.

The Union Government in its report ‘Vital Statistics of India based on The Civil Registration System-2020’ has stated that in 2020, the state accounted for 8.5% of the total infant deaths in the country. The total infant deaths in the country in 2020 was 1.43 lakh.The Gujarat Health department officials said that in 2020 there was a decline of 22% as compared to 2019. In 2019, 15,602 infant deaths were reported in the state. This was more than the decline in the death across the county where the decline in infant deaths was 13.24%. However, the infant deaths in Gujarat were more than Rajasthan (11,187), Madhya Pradesh (11,585), Uttar Pradesh (10,726), and Bihar (2,299).

The data reveals that of the 12,119 deaths, 1,845 were in rural areas, and of these 1,066 were males. The remaining 10,274 deaths were in urban areas – 6,063 males and 4,211 females.

With this, the Gujarat Development Board (GIDB) will be able to partner with the private sector to jointly take up big Infrastructure Development projects through the private public PARTNERSHIP (PPP) mode.

In a significant decision, the State Government decided to set up a special Investment region (SIR) near Navakhi to ensure integrated development in coastal villages. A consultant for the proposed project will soon be appointed, the official statement said. The officials of the industries and mines department and other departments concerned provided an overview of the water requirements of the Industry in 2050.