02.02.22

23 to 50, villages with over 1,000 sex ratio rise in Rohtak

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Giving Health authorities a reason to cheer, Rohtak has witnessed a two-fold rise in the number of villages having sex ratio at birth (girls per 1,000 boys) of more than 1,000.

As many as 23 villages of Rohtak district, which had in the past gained notoriety for skewed gender ratio, had registered a sex ratio at birth (SRB) of more than 1,000 in 2020. The count of such villages rose to 50 in 2021, according to data prepared by the ANM (auxiliary Nursing midwifery) association.

Significantly, five villages recorded the SRB of more than 1,400, including Sisroli (1,428), Basantpur (1,545), Garhi Majra (1,833), Singhpur Khas (1,875) and Patwapur (1,923).

It was last year that Rohtak district had topped the SRB tally across the state with the SRB of 945 girls even as Haryanas Average stood at 914. In 2020, Rohtak was ranked 16th with the SRB of 912. Earlier, Rohtak hadrecorded the SRB of 911 in 2019, 895 in 2018, 891 in 2017, 905 in 2016 and 859 in 2015.

A first, ropeways to be brought under MLA priority schemes in Himachal Pradesh

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For the first time, ropeway projects will be included under the MLA priority schemes, as the guidelines for funding from are being modified.

Aerial ropeways are one of the most suited modes of transportation, both for men and material in the hilly terrain, but Himachal has not had much success with it. A few ropeways have been set up but these are primarily tourist attractions at popular destinations.

Sources said that decks had been cleared for the first ropeway under the MLA priority scheme to be funded by NABARD in Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakurs Seraj Assembly constituency in Mandi district. Approval had been given to set up an aerial ropeway between Pandoh and Baglamukhi. The ropeway with a span of 8.560 km would cost Rs 50 crore.

The sources said that directions had been issued for amending the guidelines for funds from NABARD under the MLA priority schemes so that other legislators, too, could propose aerial ropeway projects under their priority schemes. A proposal for aerial ropeways was gathering dust in files. These were to be set up especially in rural areas where these would be used as a mode of transportation and not as a tourist attraction.

Guv outlines schemes and initiatives of Govt

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Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais has said that the Jharkhand government won appreciation for the dedication with which it tackled the crisis emerging out of the Covid 19 pandemic and the way a new variant of the virus has posed a threat the government is prepared to tackle challenges.

Bais said this during his Republic Day address at Morabadi ground on Wednesday where he hoisted the and received the guard of the owner also. Elaborate arrangements were made for the Republic Day ceremony under the Covid protocols.

The Governor highlighted achievements and initiatives of the State Government in the past two years and said that the Hemant Soren government is committed to provide EMPLOYMENT to youths. He said that the year 2021was declared as recruitment year, and necessary changes were made in the recruitment bylaws and the process of recruitment has been started.

He informed that the government started a 1000 days Nutrition programme for people covering all sections of Society to improve their Health. The government has also launched multi-prong programmes to improve the quality of Education. In the first phase, the government has identified around 4500 schools to be developed on the line of state of art schools.

The Governor also talked about recently enacted legislation against mob lynching in Jharkhand and said that the government is committed to safeguarding life and limb of people. He said that law and order is the special priority of the government and action is taken against mafias and criminal Elements in the state.

As Jharkhand has the potential to be a tourist hub, the Governor said that the government has implemented a new tourism policy to give impetus to the tourism sector. He said that the government is fulfilling the dream of the houseless people for a house. Under the BR Ambedkar housing project, the construction of 7000 new houses has been sanctioned whereas 17500 houses were constructed in the past. Besides, under the PM Housing project, the construction of 7.5 lakh houses in rural areas has been sanctioned.

He said that to empower poor rural Women who earn their livelihood by selling liquor, the government launched Phulo Jhano Ashirvad Yojana. Under this scheme, an interest-free loan worth Rs 10000 is given to such women so that they start their own business. So far under the scheme, more than 14000 women have been benefited.

To promote Entrepreneurship among women, the government has launched the Palash Brand for women to sell their food products. The Governor also decorated Ranchi SSP SSP Surendra Kumar Jha and 12 other officials with Police medals.

Bihar: 80% of people above 18 years of age fully vaxxed

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While the country has inoculated 75% of its adult Population with both doses of Covid-19 Vaccines, data fromBiharindicate that nearly 80% of beneficiaries over the age of 18 have received both doses, significantly higher than the national Average.

Data from the CoWIN portal indicated that over 11.24 crore doses of vaccines had been administered in Bihar, including 4.74 crore second doses. The state targeted 5.95 crore beneficiaries over the age of 18 and, according to the target, 79.66% had received both shots. Additionally, Bihar claims to have administered the first dose to 100% of beneficiaries over the age of 18 years.

According to the data, 40.83 lakh teenagers in Bihar had received their first dose ofCovaxinas of Monday evening. The state has 83.46 lakh beneficiaries in this age group, and 48.92% have received their first dose.

Chhattisgarh CM inaugurates vital bridge over Indravati river in Dantewada

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Chief MinisterBhupesh Baghel inaugurated a bridge on Indravati river in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit Dantewada district, which is strategically important as it will provide all weather connectivity to around 40 villages located in Abhujmad forests, an official said.

The 712 metre long bridge, built at a cost of Rs 47 crore, is located near Chhindnar village, which is 30 kilometres from Geedam town and 400 kilometres from here, he said.

The CM announced the bridge will be named after former sarpanch of Pahurnar villagePoseram Kashyap, who was killed by Naxals in 2018 after he had demanded its construction.

The CM sanctioned an amount of Rs 10 crore for development works in panchayats and Rs 3.91 for electrification in villages on the other side of the river.

Swachhata Sankalp Month to be organized from February 1 to 28

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As per the instructions of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, February-2022 will be observed as Swachhata Sankalp Month. Chief Minister Chouhan has said that the objective of Swachhata Sankalp Month is to bring the state to the highest position in the country by completing the preparation of Swachh Survekshan-2022.

Urban Development and Housing Minister Bhupendra Singh has informed that Swachhata Sankalp Month will be organized from February 1 to 28. He said that Chouhan has given directions to all bodies to get ODF++ certification in Swachh Survekshan-2022, 5-star for municipal corporations in star rating of garbage-free city and minimum 3-star for other urban bodies. Along with this, instructions have also been given to all the bodies to get at least gold / silver in the motivational race category of Swachh Survekshan.

Urban Development and Housing Minister Singh has said that District Collectors should also be rewarded in the Swachh Survekshan-2022. He has given instructions to ensure that all activities related to cleanliness are completed as per the prescribed calendar before February 28.

In the calendar released for Swachhata Sankalp Month-2022, theme star rating will be done from February 1 to 5, ODF++ from February 6 to 10, Citizen Feedback and Engagement from February 11 to 15 and all construction activities from February 16 to 20. In the meantime, the construction work of material recovery centers, composting units and community and public toilets of FSTP will be completed from February 16 to 20.

GCCI wants GST on health insurance reduced

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Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Health Insurance coverage has become a huge cost component for companies. While is facing increases in costs, theGujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry(GCC) on Monday made a representation to the Union finance minister asking that theGSTrate on health insurance be cut from 18% to 5%.

Insurance penetration in India is low at 4.2% of gross domestic product (GDP), compared to the global Average of 7%. It is expected that the government takes concrete steps to support higher insurance penetration in theUnion Budget. A well-insured Society leads to lesser support strain on government finances, thereby keeping its unplanned expenditure and budget planning process more stable, the representation states.

According to industry players, the majority of medical, hospital, and consulting Services are exempted from GST, whereas 18% GST is applicable on health insurance. There is a strong rationale for the government to encourage the use of insurance to protect citizens and remove or lower GST to say 5% on health insurance premiums.

Usha Sharma is new Rajasthan chief secretary, becomes 2nd woman to hold post

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The state’s department of personnel (DoP) on Monday issued the order appointing 1985 batch Ias officerUsha Sharmaas the new chief secretary ofRajasthan, making her the second woman to hold the post. In addition, the outgoing chief secretary, Niranjan Arya, who retired on Monday, was appointed as advisor to CM Ashok Gehlot.

Sharma has also been given additional charge of Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Ltd, Udaipur. She will hold this charge till further orders.

The DoP order also stated that salary, allowances and terms of service of Arya will be issued separately after the Consent of the finance department. Sharma, who was secretary, department of youth affairs, government of India, returned to Rajasthan, her parent cadre, following the ‘s request on Sunday. Sharma is the sister-in-law of state assembly Speaker CP Joshi. She will retire from service in June, 2023.

Aditya-L1 Mission

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In the year 2022, ISRO is expected to launch the “Aditya-L1 mission” to investigate the sun.

Highlights:

The L1 Lagrange point will be the landing site for the Aditya-L1 mission. After AstroSat, this will be ISRO’s second space-based astronomy mission.

In 2015, AstroSat was launched.Aditya-L1 was originally known as Aditya 1 and was designed to only observe the solar corona.

Aditya L1, a solar probe, will be launched on a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) XL carrying seven payloads or experiments.

Union budget 2022-23 By Nirmala Sitharaman

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Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, presents the Union Budget 2022 for the fourth time.

Highlights:

Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, presents the Union Budget 2022 for the fourth time.

She will give the fiscal year 2022-23 financial results and tax suggestions (April 2022 to March 2023).

As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman departs the Finance Ministry to present the Budget in Parliament, a Made in India tablet has taken the place of the customary ‘Bahi Khata.’

V Anantha Nageswaran, India’s Chief Economic Advisor, released the Economic Survey 2021-22 on January 31, 2022.

The Indian economy is expected to develop at an annual rate of 8-8.5 percent in the fiscal year 2022-23, according to the government (FY23).

The Union Budget is a yearly financial report that estimates the government’s income and expenditures to propose future long-term Growth and development strategies.

The Annual Financial Statement refers to the year’s Union Budget, defined by Article 112 of the Indian Constitution (AFS).