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RSB MD hails Industrial Policy of Jharkhand, focus on electronic vehicle parts

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

S K Behera, vice chairman and managing director of RSB Transmission, one of the leading manufacturers of automotive components, has commended Jharkhand’s Industrial Policy, emphasizing the need for robust development to further bolster the state’s industrial Growth. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, he expressed his appreciation for the State Government‘s initiatives and highlighted the potential for economic advancement in the region.

Jharkhand’s Industrial Policy, formulated with the aim of promoting industrialization and attracting investments, has gained recognition from various business entities operating within the state. RSB Transmission, a prominent player in the automotive sector, has benefited from the supportive policies, which have created a favourable business Environment for companies to thrive.

Beheras remarks resonate with the broader sentiments of the business community in Jharkhand, who have long emphasized the Importance of Infrastructure development to unlock the full potential of the state’s Industrial Sector. The government’s continued focus on creating a conducive business environment and prioritizing Infrastructure Development is expected to attract more investments and pave the way for sustained economic growth.

50k schoolchildren to be involvedin seed bombing for natures sake

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The state awaits a massive seed bombing thismonsoonas hundreds of schoolchildren are being trained to make seed bombs in a bid to fightglobal warmingand increase greenery in a state which was left with just 9% of green cover after Jharkhand was carved out of it in November 2000.

Seed bombing is a technique of introducing vegetation by throwing or dropping seed balls on the barren land or at places which require plantation. The children are being trained under the supervision of Tarumitra, a nationwide students organisation to promote ecological sensitivity about environmental conservation.

As part of this unique green campaign, the schoolchildren in groups are being trained on ways to collect seeds of the Plants, how to fill them inside balls of fertile and let them dry up before bombing them along the riverbanks, barren sites, roads, RAILWAY tracks and the hills with little vegetation. The students have been advised to throw the seed bombs once the rainy season starts since it increases the chances of their quick germination owing to availability of moisture in the Atmosphere.

Biharwas left with a paltry 9% of green cover as almost all the forest areas fell in newly carved Jharkhand after its bifurcation. Thanks to the extensive afforestation drive over the years, the states green cover has now reached 15%, but the State Government now wants to further bring it to 17%.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the state is of farmers, tribes, labourers and toiling masses. He was addressing the Pragati Path organized by a private news channel at Raipur.

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Everyone enhanced their culture and worked hard to preserve it. This has become the identity of Chhattisgarhi culture. The government has worked to take it forward, he said.

He said a prominent place has been given to the Chhattisgarhi cuisine. Now it is available in Garh Kaleva outlets. Chhattisgarh Olympics, the state’s traditional Sports event, was organized.

Indore to host World snooker, billiards

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The countrys cuesportsconnoisseurs are in for a treat as after a gap of nine years, India will host the IBSF World Snooker (15-red) Championships and the World Billiards Championships in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from October 15-30.

The IBSF events will be held at the Yeshwant Club in Indore, confirmed Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) president S Balasubramaniam on Friday. This will be the first time the country will host both the events in the same year. Bengaluru last played host to both snooker in 2014 and billiards way back in 2008.

India had officially bid for the event last year, by the previous team, and the IBSF confirmation came two days ago, said the BSFI chief. Over 250 cueists from 40-45 countries are expected to take part in both IBSF World events.

Gujarat to seek hike in Narmada water share

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

As theNarmada Water Disputes Tribunal(NWDT) prepares to review the allocation ofNarmada waterto stakeholder states in 2024, theGujaratgovernment has initiated a crucial process to determine the state’s water requirement.
With the last NWDT award dating back to over four decades to 1979, Gujarat aims to secure a significant boost in its share of Narmada water, considering the substantial Growth in Irrigation area and the doubling of the state’s Population.

Under the 1979 award, the total water availability in the Narmada basin from July 1 to June 30 stood at 28 million acre-feet (MAF), with Gujarat receiving 9MAF, Madhya Pradesh getting 18.25MAF, and Maharashtra and Rajasthan being awarded 0.25MAF each.

To streamline the process, the state Narmada, Resources“>Water Resources, and water supply department has instructed all field and constituent offices to compile correspondence files from various stakeholders. The matter is periodically reviewed by the state chief secretary and top officials. Officials of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited have been directed to provide original copies of correspondence related to the NWDT award to the head office.

Established by the Centre on October 6, 1969, the NWDT was tasked with resolving the Narmada water-sharing dispute. The tribunal’s award, announced on December 7, 1979, was subsequently notified by the Union Government, making it binding on the disputing parties: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.

Meghalaya e-proposal system wins prestigious UN award

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The state planning departments key initiative of e-proposal system, part ofMeghalaya Enterprise Architecture(MeghEA), has won a covetedUN Award World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) Prizes, 2022.

In the current digital era, there is a dire need for the IT to not just innovate the digital Services but also cater to the needs of the public and create inclusive societies. Taking cognizance of this, chief ministerConrad K Sangmain 2019 initiated MeghEA, which is being implemented by the planning department, Government of Meghalaya, an official statement said.

One among these top 5 will be declared winning project. Meghalayas e-proposal system is poised to win the winner award also for which the prize ceremony will be held on May 31 in Geneva, Switzerland. The e-proposal system now automates sanctions and administrative approvals of all the departments and directorates in Meghalaya and delivers government services with desired outcomes to all the citizens and other stakeholders across the state in an integrated and seamless manner. It eliminates 75% of physical files in government departments

94% students failed to avail educational scholarship in Assam during pandemic: Study

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

A nation-wide study by non-profit organisation, Save the Children-Bal Raksha Bharat, on the impact of Covid-19 on children showed thatAssamhas the maximum number (94%) of students in the country who could not apply for pre and post matric government scholarships during the pandemic.

In terms of Learning continuity and support from the community in both the elementary and pre-school levels, the least effort was found to be in Assam (68%) while the highest was recorded inKarnatakain both categories, according to the report. But efforts by Anganwadi workers to help in the continuity of learning through Home visits were the highest (41%) in Assam.

The state has fared better than most other states in terms of home visits by teachers in elementary Education. It was the highest in Assam (17% instances) among the six states surveyed. The report said around one-fourth (27%) households reported that at least one family member was infected with Covid since 2020 and 65% of the infected households had to face repercussions from neighbours or from the community. The stigmatisation was reported almost nil in Assam.

Odisha: Government forms body to monitor dams

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The government on Monday formed a separateState Dam Safety Organisation(SDSO) to monitor safety of Dams and to undertake their repair and maintenance.

The SDSO will be headed by a chief engineer (dam safety) and will be headquartered in Bhubaneswar. It was formed as per the Dam Safety Act, 2021, which mandates that all states should form such organisations within 180 days from the date of commencement of this Act from December 14, 2021.

The department also notified the Dam Safety (Procedures, Allowance and Other Expenditure) Rules, 2022, and formed a state committee on dam safety to review the work done by the SDSO and provide strategic supervision for dam improvement and rehabilitation programmes.

The SDSO will keep perpetual surveillance, carry out inspections and monitor the operation and maintenance of all specified dams falling under its jurisdiction to ensure their continued safety and take steps to address safety concerns.

Rubber, plastic sector in Tamil Nadu offer 4,500 jobs

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Apprenticeship and job opportunities are opening up in the rubber and plastic sector in Naduthis financial year.

Over 4,500 vacancies have been generated for apprenticeship and placement in the two sectors in the state, saidDeepmala Moorjani, senior manager Industry connect, Rubber, Chemical & Petrochemical Skill development Council (RCPSDC) at the just concluded skill meet organised in Chennai.

Several large players in the state have shown keen interest in hiring skilled manpower including the likes of tyre and parts majors like MRF, Ceat, Apollo Tyres, Sundaram Industries, Minda, JBM Auto andEmerald Tyressaid Annama Jacob, regional manager south, RCPSDC. There are nearly 6,000 rubber and plastic manufacturing industries in Tamil Nadu.

837 ration licensees willing to establish K-Stores: Anil

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil has said that 837 licensees have evinced interest in partnering with the government to establish Kerala Stores (or K-Stores). The government intended to launch at least five such multi-service centres in each district in the initial phase of the project, he added.

The proposed outlets will have an area of not less than 300 sq ft. Ration dealers who express willingness to establish the outlets will be provided priority. Preference will also be given for those outlets situated in locations where there are no Supplyco outlets, banks and Akshaya centres within a radius of 2 km.