GUJARAT

Adopting the government of India’s Model Tenancy Act 2021, theGujaratgovernment plans to introduce a new tenancy act for the state to replace the Bombay (now Gujarat) Rents, Hotel andLodging House Rates Control Act, 1947.

Although the new act will be structured to ensure impartiality to both owners and tenants of properties, the new act is expected to shield property owners from unwarranted harassment by tenants.

The new law is expected to facilitate the Growth ofrented propertiesin the state. The existing laws give less protection to owners, who are apprehensive of renting out properties as they fear harassment by tenants who do not vacate the premises.

The new act will have a provision to establish a state-level authority to regulate the rented property market.

The model tenancy act makes it mandatory for the landlord and tenant to sign a written agreement which specifies the rent, period of tenancy and other related terms. The will establish a body on the lines ofRERA(Real Estate Regulation Authority) to regulate all rented property transactions.

Every day, citizens in the state collectively lose Rs 1 crore to Rs 1. 2 crore to online financial fraud, according to the cybercell ofGujaratCID crime. Most of these co mplaints are pertaining to victims falling prey to sextortion rackets and cyberbullying related to instant loan apps.

The complaints are largely from four major cities of the state including Ahmedabad. This startling fact was revealed by officials of the cybercell of the Gujarat, CID crime, at the Hacked session held atSurya Emeraldresidential Society on Iscon-Ambli Road.

The sessionwas organized by The Times of India and Gujarat CID (crime) to make societies more aware of cybercrime and its prevention. The cops revealed that, every day, they receive about 1,200 calls on the cybercrime helpline 1930. Of these around 250 calls are related to financial frauds.

Industrial units inNarolwill be subjected to a new emission cap. After the implementation of the first Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for Surat industrial cluster, the has now begun work on educating the Narol industrial cluster owners on the new emission-cap rules to curb particulate matter 2.5 microns (PM 2.5).

UnderETS-Particulate Matter(PM), a select group of industries in Narol will be allotted permits or caps by GPCB for PM emissions in terms of kilograms in a year. The industrial units will use the national commodity exchange trading platform to settle their allotted emissions permit balance. This way, industries emitting lower than their annual cap can sell their trading units for a price while those emitting higher than the cap shall have to buy these units. This will incentivize reducing emissions for industries.

Delhiites may soon enjoy clear wintry mornings without choking on smoggy air caused by rampant burning of stubble in farms across Punjab and Haryana. A Gujarat-based biotech firm has come up with multi-microbial consortia that will not only put a lid on the environmental mess, but also improve the quality as a bonus.

In India, rice, wheat, sugarcane and Cotton are prone to maximum crop residue. Stubble burning is often blamed not only for Air Pollution but also deteriorating Soil fertility. It is also a major source of greenhouse gases. If the state governments adopt microbial consortia, this problem can be dealt with effectively.

GLSL, a Biotechnology firm based in Vadodara, was established in 2000 with an aim to develop agro products that eco-friendly, cost effective and organic.

With the support of villagers, the two organisations have worked on the lakes to add an additional 7,500 cubic metres of water storage in each lake. This means, an estimated 17 crore litre water will be made available for usage to a Population of 64,000 people across these villages.

High price and stricter restrictions imposed territorially to contain the spread ofCovidinfections have hurtgold demand. The import of gold in April fell by 50.7%, settling at 3.54 metric tonnes (MT) against 7.19MT in March, according to the data issued by the Ahmedabad Air Cargo Complex.

With demand taking a hit on retail counters,jewellershave reduced purchases. Moreover, the last fortnight of April saw a partial lockdown or self-imposed shutdowns which also affected retail demand.

With inflationary effects registering their impact, the telecom subscriber count is witnessing a decline.

Gujarathas lost 14 lakh mobile subscribers in 2022. According to the latest telecom subscription report released by the (TRAI), the number of telecom subscribers in December 2022 stood at 6.6 crore (precisely at 6,60,65,871), a drop of 14.08 lakh compared to 6.7 crore (precisely 6,74,74,267) in December 2021, suggests theTRAIreport.

As telecom subscribers continued to decline over the past year and half, Gujarats tele-density also plunged to 92.6% in December 2022 compared to 100.1% in July 2021. The state slipped to the 9th position from the 8th as the tele-density declined, according to the TRAI report.

The central government has allotted Rs 1,000 crore for strengthening the electricity distribution in the Rajkot district. The power ministry allotted the fund under a revamped distribution sector scheme.

The central government has allotted Rs 1,000 crore for strengthening the electricity distribution infrastructure in the Rajkot district. The power ministry allotted the fund under a revamped distribution sector scheme.

At present, the government is in the process of selecting agencies that will provide trained doctors for telemedicine consultation and distribute free medicine to citizens on the basis of e-prescriptions. This system will prove to be a game changer for senior citizens and those who find it difficult to visit a doctor and even for those who cannot afford medicines from pharmacies. Initially, the government will roll out the consultation service.

The eSanjeevani OPD and medicine supply Services will also be in sync with nearby government hospitals for treatment of citizens like further diagnosis and operations etc.