The Himachal Pradesh government is developing an automated online system to scrutinize building plans and grant construction permission, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
The system is being developed with the assistance of the Department of Digital Technology and Governance for all the 61 (ULBs), 35 notified Special Area Development Authority and 56 ‘planning areas’ in the state.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) will set up a Rs 400 crore grain-based ethanol plant with a capacity of 125 KL per day in Una district.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the would provide about 70 acres for the plant and a rail-fed POL terminal of higher capacity.
Major raw materials for producing ethanol such as rice and maize will be procured from Kangra, Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Una districts, besides Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar districts of Punjab.
The state government will provide about 70 acres for the plant and a rail-fed POL terminal of higher capacity
Real identity of any institution is neither its building nor its walls, but it always comes from its works. The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla, has carved a distinct identity for itself by its academic and research achievements. The institute has been a symbol of academic excellence and intellectual rigour.
He said, This institute of national importance is realising the dream of former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan to restore the ancient tradition of knowledge and Learning in India. It has been at the forefront for promoting interdisciplinary research and critical thinking for a long time. It has been a Catalyst for innovation and played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of our country.
The Governor said this institute was basically devoted to in-depth theoretical research in humanities and social sciences, besides fostering the spirit of curiosity and academic brilliance.
Not only the Dalhousies tourism andhospitality industryis suffering due to coronavirus-induced restrictions including lockdown but in several cases, both the hotel owners and lessee are heading for a long drawn legal battle.
A hotel owner and former director ofHimachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporationinformed that as many as 9000 persons were, directly and indirectly, dependent on tourism who had either been laid off by the hotel or restaurant managements and were forced to do other menial jobs to meet both ends.
Almost 25% of the agreed lease amount was received made upfront to the hotel owners while the remaining 75% was paid by June. On an Average Rs 80000 to Rs 1.5 lakh is the lease amount of a room for the financial year.
Unable to limit the cultivation of cannabis, theHimachalgovernment is considering legalising it for boosting revenue andeconomy. CMSukhvinder Singh Sukhusaid a panel will explore this possibility based onlegalframework, as hemp has medicinal and industrial uses as well.
The will build a regulatory mechanism and study cases from other states before taking a final call.
To deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Himachal Pradesh government has once again decided to deduct the salaries of its employees. According to an order issued by secretary (https://exam.pscnotes.com/Health“>Health), class I and II employees salary for two days would be deducted, while the deduction would be of a day for class III and IV employees. The BJP governments decision has invited criticism from opposition Congress, whose state president Kuldeep Singh Rathore described the move as anti-people and anti-employee.
Himachal Pradesh government has around 1.8 lakh regular employees and 25,779 contractual employees. Last year too, the government deducted one days salary of employees.
The deducted amount will be deposited in the Himachal Pradesh Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The has also appealed to well-off families to contribute and donate generously to this fund.
Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Minister Virender Kanwar today said the second phase of the Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project would be implemented in all 12 districts of the state and Rs 1,010 crore would be spent under the project to promote cultivation of crops other than those traditionally grown by farmers.
Kanwar said the first phase of the project was implemented in five districts through 250 sub-projects located in various panchayats. Agriculture such as Irrigation Network, mechanical farm machinery and community polyhouses were created to demonstrate new techniques to farmers.
The minister said the second phase of the project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), would be implemented through 296 sub-projects.
Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday inaugurated the 9th Women National Ice Hockey Championship-2022 at Ice Skating Rink, Kaza in Lahaul Spiti district and said that ice hockey is one of the most popular winter Sports of the world.
Thakur further said that the has recently given approval to the Swaran Jayanti Sports Policy 2021 to give boost to sports activities in Himachal. Under this policy, three percent reservation would be provided to sportspersons in government jobs and the diet Money received by the players would be doubled.
Under the new sports policy, a prize money of Rs 3 crore would be given for winning a gold medal in the Olympics, Winter Olympics or Paralympics. Silver medalist will get Rs 2 crore and the bronze medalist will get Rs. 1 crore Along with this, Rs 15 lakh would be given for participating in the above games and Olympic, Asian, Commonwealth medal winners would be given pension and Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award holders would get monthly salary, he added.
The Chief Minister also said that the State Government has announced the High-Altitude Sports Center in Kaza with an estimated cost of Rs 16 crore. Skate Boots have been provided by the Department of Youth Services and Sports for training the players at a cost of Rs 27 lakhs and Ice rinks have been developed by the administration on a small scale in Lidang, Sagnam, Losar, Tabo, Hikmi, he said.
In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur apprised her that Himachal had taken a decision to use the concept of ropeways for transportation of passengers and goods throughout the state.
Thakur said the government had created Ropeways and Rapid Transportation System Development Corporation (RTDC) as a single nodal agency for the construction of ropeways and other mass rapid transportation systems. Therefore, the ropeways would not act merely as the tourist attraction but also help in providing sustainable means of transport in rural areas.
The Himachal Pradesh Government is planning to develop popular trekking trails to provide basic facilities to travelers and adventure enthusiasts. This will add footfall in these destinations and open avenues for direct and indirect EMPLOYMENT opportunities for local people, said an official spokesperson on Sunday.
There are numerous treks in the state, particularly in the districts of Kullu, Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba, which attract adventure lovers to explore the Himalayan and Fauna, said the official.
Close to the Bhuntar airport is the Shindodhar track. The Seraj valley in Kullu district is also one of the most beautiful places in the state. Other similar spots include Khanag, Jalori Pass, Shoja and Banjar, said he official.
Kheerganga, is an abode in the Parvati valley. A trip to this nature-made paradise promises hot-water springs and a splendid view of the valley.