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Maharashtra Government launched Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The Maharashtra governmenthas recently launched a new financial scheme aimed at providing support to farmers in the state. The scheme, known asNamo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana,was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shinde.

An overview of the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana

Financial Assistance for Farmers:Under the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana, farmers in Maharashtra will receive an annual payment of Rs 6,000. This financial aid is in addition to the amount of Rs 6,000 that farmers already receive in instalments per year from the Centres Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The scheme aims to provide an extra boost to the income of farmers and enhance their financial stability.

Beneficiaries and Approval:More than one crore farmers in Maharashtra are expected to benefit from the state governments Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana. This initiative is part of the governments

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efforts to support the agricultural community and improve their overall well-being.

Initiative Announced in the Budget:Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also serves as the states finance minister, had initially announced the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana in the budget for the financial year 2023-24. The schemes inclusion in the budget reflects the governments commitment to addressing the challenges faced by farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector in Maharashtra.

Supporting Farmers Livelihoods:With the launch of the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana, the Maharashtra government aims to alleviate financial burdens faced by farmers and promote their economic well-being. By providing direct financial assistance, the scheme intends to empower farmers and enable them to overcome challenges and invest in their agricultural activities.

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Soon, 60 waterbodies to fortify Aravali Green Wall, 15 in city

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

TheHaryanagovernment will develop 60 lakes and ponds in the Aravalis of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh and Rewari as part of the Union Environment ministrys Green Wall initiative to revive the ancient hills.

Launched in March this year, the project is inspired by Africa countries’ Great Green Wall initiative and aims to restore green cover on the hills that stand as the only barrier blocking the expansion of desert-like conditions from Thar to northwest India, including Delhi-NCR.
The goal is to restore around 1.15 million hectares (MHA) of the forests across four states by 2027. For this, the central government has set up project units in every Aravali district.

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area or 3.6 lakh hectares had degraded to become more arid over the years. Experts said this was largely the impact of illegal mining and deforestation in the Aravalis.

Punjab to come up with own crop insurance scheme

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The has decided to come up with its own crop Insurance policy, rather than implementing the Centres Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

The main reason being cited

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for the state governments resistance to joining the PMFBY was that the scheme was optional and farmers not willing to opt for crop insurance would have to be paid compensation for crop loss by the state government through disaster relief funds. However, it is also a fact that the announcement comes in wake of the widening political gap between the states ruling party Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP at the Centre.

Himachal Pradesh farmers encouraged to cultivate millets

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The state Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Department is motivating farmers to cultivate in at least one or two fields and include these in their daily diet to stay healthy. This is being done as this year is being celebrated as International Year of Millets.

He said arrangements were being made under a special action

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plan to promote natural farming. So far, 14,130 farmers of the district had adopted natural farming on about 1,646 hectares, he added.

About the availability of seeds in the district under various schemes, he said 1,786 quintals of wheat, 2,246 quintals of maize and 127.6 quintals of paddy seeds had been distributed among farmers.

Dhami govt announce scholarship scheme for college students

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After initiating a Scholarship scheme for the students of the government schools of the State, the Pushkar Singh Dhami government has come up with a scholarship plan for the students of the government colleges of the State.

Under the scheme, the students securing first, second and third ranks in their respective colleges and streams at undergraduate level would be given a scholarship of Rs 3000, Rs 2000 and Rs 1500 per month respectively. In the Post Graduate (PG) level the scholarship would be Rs 5000 per month for the student securing first rank, Rs 3000 per month for second rank holder and Rs 2000 per month for the student holding third rank. The students would have to secure at least 60 per cent marks and should have more than 75 per cent of attendance to be eligible for scholarship.

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Uttar Pradesh numero uno in implementing welfare schemes

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

In a remarkable achievement for the Uttar Pradesh Government, the state has secured the top position nationwide in effectively implementing eight welfare schemes for the underprivileged and the needy. This achievement also highlights Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths sensitivity towards common people.

The eight schemes include Prime Minister SVANidhi Yojana among others, which seeks to uplift street vendors by providing them interest free loans for running their businesses.

Uttar Pradesh tops in the country by providing the benefits of the scheme to maximum number of street vendors. Madhya Pradesh ranks second and third in taking the

welfare scheme to the people.
An official spokesman of the government said that the chief ministers regular monitoring and reviewing of implementation of a variety of central governments schemes in the state had put Uttar Pradesh at the forefront in delivering its benefits to people.

So far, the benefit of eight central schemes has been given to 20,74,450 beneficiaries in the state. At the same time, Uttar Pradesh is also on

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top in the country in terms of digital transactions done by vendors. At present there are 4,90,240 digitally active vendors in the state, who have carried out digital transactions of Rs 63,78,24,790 so far. Maximum digital vendors are active in Varanasi, Firozabad, Prayagraj, Jhansi and Lucknow.

Digital Skills University to be opened in Jharkhand soon: CM Hemant Soren

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Jharkhand chief ministerHemant Soren announced that aDigital Skills Universitywill be opened in the state wherejob-oriented educationwill be provided to the less educated youth.

Recently, government has decided to open a digital skills university in a bid to provide technical Education to the less educated youth so that they could be provided jobs.

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Chief minister Nitish Kumar asked the tourism department officials to develop the all-religion places and sites of tourist importance in a planned manner, and also make arrangements to inform tourists about the state’s cultural heritage sites both in Hindi and English languages.

“Biharis an ancient land that is rich in HISTORY, tradition and heritage. Develop the historical and religious sites in a planned manner to promote tourism and eco-tourism,” the CM said.

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The Chhattisgarh government is developing Krishna Kunjs in urban areas with the aim of promoting tree plantation and saving our cultural heritage.

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

In just one year, these Krishna Kunjs have transformed into lush green spaces adorned with numerous trees.

Under the scheme, 55,781 trees have been planted across 224 acres in 169 urban centres.

Aiming at motivating people to plant trees and save existing ones, the government has undertaken to develop Krishna Kunj in all urban bodies.

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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that with the implementation of Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Yojana, the families of eligible beneficiaries will get financial support.

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Also, with the implementation of the scheme on a large scale, there will be positive impact on the economy of villages and cities.

Ladli Bahna Gram Sabhas will be held in the villages on 8th June.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that Ministers, MPs and MLAs will take part in programmes to be

held at various places. In the period from June 1 to 7, acceptance letters will be provided to the eligible sisters. Bhajans, Mangal-Geets and Ladli Bahna songs will also be presented in the villages. Some districts have also planned to stage effective street plays based on the scheme, which is commendable. CM Chouhan instructed that these activities should be organised in the form of festival.