07.10.22

Haryana ranked second in country rural ranking; Bhiwani first in survey

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On the basis of Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2022, ODF sustainability for total sanitation, and excellent implementation of various components of ODF plus, Haryana secured the second position in the country under the category of states having a Population of more than 30 lakhs.

Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Devender Singh Babli received the award from the President Draupadi Murmu in a programme organized at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Babli said that states every department is committed to take the State to the highest progress by adopting innovative working procedures and implementing schemes. Special focus is being given to accelerate development Growth in rural areas along with uplifting their lifestyle.

Under this, cleanliness campaigns were conducted in every village and people were made aware about not using single-use plastic and keeping their surroundings clean through awareness march, prabhat pheris, signature campaigns, community support, and other means.

He said that the fact that the Bhiwani district ranked top in the nation’s overall rural cleanliness survey indicates that both government and the rural public are very concerned about maintaining cleanliness. He informed that in 22 villages of Bhiwani district, rain and dirty water have been managed by making special structures. Along with this, 24 ponds are being renovated and beautified under the Mission Amrit Sarovar project in different villages of the district.

Punjab among top five states in the country, first in north zone

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Punjab has secured fifth position in the recently-announced Swachata Survekshan-2022 among all the states of the country having more than 100 (ULB). Besides, Punjab has emerged as the top state in the northern zone with Moonak, Nawanshahar, and Gobindgarh got the first rank as clean cities.

During the Swachata Sarvekshan, Punjab has scored 2935 points across the country. According to the Population of the city, Moonak, Nawanshahar, and Gobindgarh have got the first rank as clean cities. In addition, Ghagga, Bareta, Bhikhi, Dasuya, Kurali, Nangal, and Fazilka were also honoured with Awards in the cleanliness survey ceremony.

Asia’s pharma hub Baddi has no drug-testing lab

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Himachal lacks a fully equipped drug-testing laboratory even as it houses Asias biggest pharmaceutical hub in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) industrial belt.

The pace at which a new lab is being set up since 2017 speaks volumes about the concerns to promote quality drug manufacturing.

The Composite Testing Lab (CTL) at Kandaghat is the lone drug-testing lab in the state which caters to 690 pharmaceutical units and 5,500 sale premises.

The absence of facilities for testing injections, Microbiology-related tests as well as those using sophisticated equipment is a major handicap for the Drug Control Administration (DCA) in maintaining effective quality control. These tests are outsourced to other states. The lab which was set up in 1992 has failed to get any appreciable enhancement in equipment and staff, adversely hitting the working of the officials of the DCA.

The project was sanctioned under the Assistance to the States for Development of Export and Allied Activities Scheme of the Central Government and funds worth Rs 8.9 crore were supposed to be received. The scheme was, however, discontinued in 2014 and only Rs 3.25 crore were made available for this lab.

Collective effort needed for disability-free Ukhand- CM

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Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that concerted and collective efforts should be done for disability (Divyangata) free Uttarakhand. He said that the has taken up a target for making Uttarakhand TB free by the year 2024 and drugs free by 2025. Giving the slogan of Jai Divyang the CM said that all should take forward the slogan and initiate work towards Divyangata free Uttarakhand.

Dhami expressed these views while participating in a programme organised to distribute the artificial limbs to the differently-abled at the CM camp office. The programme was organised under joint aegis of the Mahavir Sewa Sadan and Parmarth Niketan.

Integrated complex to boost silk industry

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In a major boost to the world famous silk of Varanasi, the silk exchange will be developed as Integrated Silk Complex in the city for the benefit of the weavers and other stakeholders. The complex is being developed at the cost of Rs. 8 crore under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.

The gap between demand and supply in the silk industry tells the prospects of this sector. From farming to reeling and selling, there are huge possibilities in this sector. This is why the government is working in every field for the betterment of the silk industry by keeping the integrated silk exchange at the centre of activities.

According to him, with the establishment of Integrated Silk Complex, weavers will get freedom from middlemen.

The existing silk exchange, established in 2010-2011 in about one acre of land, consists of an administrative building, auction hall, store and meeting hall. Apart from this, state-of-the-art labs for testing the purity of threads, stalls for the sale of finished goods will also be available in the silk exchange. These will be given on rent to the weavers.

Jharkhand gets maiden industrial lab to monitor workers health

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In a first, an industrial hygiene laboratory and demonstration centre has been set up by the for proper monitoring of the Health of workers employed in various factories dealing with chemical and hazardous processes.

The project began about seven years ago following the death of about five workers in the state due to silicosis and other industrial hazards. TheNational Human Rights Commission(NHRC) had then rapped the state government for failing to curb on-site work hazards.

Bihar govt OKs Rs 500-crore aid to 11 drought-hit districts

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At a time when many states are facing incessant late monsoon rainfall, theBiharcabinet declared 7,841 villages of 11 districts asdroughthit and sanctioned Rs 500 crore in aid.

Every family in these villages across 937 panchayats in 96 blocks will receive special assistance worth Rs 3,500 each from the Disaster Management department.

The disaster management department had identified Jehanabad,Gaya, Aurangabad, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Munger, Lakhisarai, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui and , as the worst-hit districts.

Tribal Bastars 108 village panchayats to get free Wi-Fi network

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Bastaradministration has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to provide a free Wi-Fi Network in 108 village panchayats in two months in order to increase connectivity for the benefit of youth in the tribal district ofChhattisgarh.

This scheme is all about creating a free Wi-Fi zone and the sole intent behind it is to connect youths to the rest of the world. Students pursuing their studies in the university, colleges, high school and higher secondary schools in Bastar are almost cut off from the rest of the world. They are unaware of what is happening around them as far as competitions at different levels state, national and international levels – are concerned.

Govt and society together will make the state drug free

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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh has said that it is the responsibility of the government to make the lives of citizens and save their lives with development activities. Due to intoxication, body, mind, intellect and family are all harmed.

Chief Minister Chouhan was addressing the state-wide drug de-addiction campaign program started in the state from Gandhi Jayanti. While administring pledge to the people present to make Madhya Pradesh drug-free, Chouhan said that the government and Society together will make the state drug-free.

Gujarat: Defence airbase to come up at Deesa at Rs 1k-crore

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A new DEFENCE airbase is slated to come up atDeesain Banaskantha district ofGujaratfor the Indian Air Force (IAF). The foundation stone for the airbase will be laid by Prime MinisterNarendra Modiduring the Defence Expo 2022 scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar next week.

The decision to set up the airbase was taken in 2020 by the Centre. This will call for an of at least Rs 1,000 crore, according to sources privy to the development.

The airbase will, therefore, be a strategic location for theSouthwestern Air Commandwhich is tasked to protect Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The airbase will expand the operating range of the Indian fighter jets in war situations, according to experts.