08.02.23

Millet production in 3 years: Haryana ranks fourth, Punjab at bottom

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Haryana ranks fourth in the country in terms of production of and has produced more than 11.77 lakh tonnes of millets in the last three years, between 2019-20 and 2021-22.

However, Punjab comes at the bottom of the chart among 20 states with an output of just 320 tonnes during these three years. Neighbouring Himachal Pradesh, on the other hand, produced 4,350 tonnes of millets during this period.Rajasthantops the country with 48.64 lakh tonnes of millet production, followed by Karnataka (23.99 lakh tonnes) and Uttar Pradesh (22.31 lakh tonnes).

To promote millets, the department of Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and farmers welfare is implementing a sub-mission on nutri-Cereals (millets) under the National Food Security Mission(NFSM) in 212 districts of 14 states since 2018-19, he added.

The central government in thebudgetfor 2023-24 has announced plans to make India a global hub for millet production. The Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, is to be supported as a centre of excellence for sharing best practices, research and technologies at the international level.

Punjab assures CAQM to reduce paddy burning instances by 50%

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Punjab Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua assured the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region that the state will reduce the stubble burning instances by 50 percent in comparison with 2022.

The is taking every step to effectively tackle Air Pollution, said Januja, during the meeting chaired by CAQM chairperson Dr MM Kutty with the senior officers and all Deputy Commissioners of the state. During the meeting, the plan was discussed for paddy crop residue management in respect of the coming Kharif harvesting season in the state.

Rs 18.34 cr being spent under Jal Jeevan Mission

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Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania during a tour of Bhattiyat villages said that Rs 18.34 crore was being spent under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

He said the National Bank for Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and Rural Development had also approved a lift drinking water scheme for 13 panchayats of Sihunta in Chamba district.

Pathania said under the project, Rs 13.44 crore would be spent on the gravity-fed drinking water scheme for various villages of Samot in the Bhattiyat development block. He added that technical approval of the scheme was in the pipeline.

He said Rs 86 lakh was being spent to improve the drinking water scheme of Samot, Jasaur and Dukhar in Samot gram panchayat. A sum of Rs 1.17 crore would be spent on remodelling of the upper Samot flow Irrigation scheme, he added.

Earlier, he performed bhumi pujan for the Kiyod-Malwan road to be constructed at a cost of Rs 4.03 crore. He said the road would be completed within a year to provide connectivity to locals.

CM inaugurates States biggest sewage treatment plant in Haldwani

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Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Uttarakhands biggest 28 MLD sewage treatment plant along with legacy waste treatment plant in Haldwani constructed at a cost of Rs 35.58 crore and Rs three crore respectively.Both Plants have been constructed at Gaulapar in Haldwani to improve the sanitation condition in Haldwani and nearby cities.

Dhami said on the occasion that the construction of these plants under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) schemeis a big step taken by the government towards cleanliness. He said that the operation of the STP in Haldwani will save the Gaula river from pollution and farmers will be able to use the organic manure from the plant. He also informed that the government has installed sewage plants in 132 drains polluting the Ganga River as well as its tributaries. At present, construction work of 11 sewerage plants is in progress.

Ras Banaras introduces youth to Indian culture

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UnderProject Carefor strengthening ofBanaras Gharanaof music, the Small Industries of India (SIDBI) and SPIC MACAY organised a programme-Ras Banarasat Rudraksh Convention Center Sigra.

The main objective of the programme was to introduce youth to Indian culture and rejuvenate the Banaras Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music.

He emphasized on saving the existing heritage of Kashi, which includes art, dance, classical music, handicraft. Appreciating the initiative of SIDBI and SPIC MACAY, he said the programme has a huge contribution in saving the wonderful heritage of Indian culture and music.

Guv nod to 2 Bills, Budget Session of Assembly from Feb 27

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Governor Ramesh Bais has given his nod to two important Bills passed by the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. The Governor has given his assent to the ‘Jharkhand Contingency Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2022’ passed by the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on Friday. Through this Bill, the amount of withdrawal from the State’s contingency fund has now been increased from Rs 500 crore to Rs 1200 crore.

Bais has also given his assent to the ‘Jharkhand State Agricultural Produce and Marketing Bill, 2022′ and has sent various suggestions in this regard to the State Government. He has said that in the Light of this Bill, a comprehensive discussion with all the stakeholders should be ensured during the formation of the rules. While fixing the rate of market fee, the fee should be fixed keeping in mind the farmers of rural and scheduled tribal communities of the state. Along with this, special attention should be given to the interests of farmers belonging to small and weaker sections and the stakeholders should be included as special invitees in the Agricultural Marketing Council constituted at the state level.

Notably, several trade bodies and members of the business Fraternity in the State had met the Governor on the Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Bill and had requested his intervention on the same. Minister, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department, Badal and Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Secretary Abbu Baqr Siddiqui had met the Governor recently at Raj Bhawan and informed the Governor about the work being done by the department. On the occasion, the provisions contained in the Jharkhand State Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2022 were highlighted by the Minister and Departmental Secretary. The Governor had said that such bills should be made which are in the public interest and do not put additional financial burden on the people.

Number of free drugs in government hospitals increased, says Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav

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The number of essential drugs to be given free in the government hospitals has been increased from 387 to 611, deputy chief minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, who also holds the charge of Health department, said on Saturday after releasing a book with essential drugs list (EDL) and essential equipment list (EEL).

Among the essential medicines added are those used in treatment of cancer, hypertension, diabetes, kidney issues, stroke and infant and maternal health. State health Society executive directorSanjay Kumar Singhsaid the names of these drugs have been added to the Software from where government hospitals make their requisitions. He said for the new drugs,BiharMedical Services and Corporation Limited will float a tender and go for rate contract. Singh said the new drugs will be made available in the next three months.

CM flags off Cgarhs first mobile millet cafe

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday flagged off the states first mobile millet caf, Millet on Wheels, at Kharsia in Raigarh district.

He cut a cake made of ragi to formally open the caf.

Appreciating the initiative, he said it would help to increase awareness on the need to consume , an official Communication said.

The Raigarh District Administration has started the Millet on Wheels. It will be run by the Anubhav womens group.

The outlet will serve dishes made of ragi, kodo and kutki. The cuisines are ragi cheela, dosa, millets paratha, idli, millets manchurian, pizza, kodo ki biryani and cookies.

Chhattisgarh is promoting the production and consumption of millets. The government also procures kodo, kutki and ragi at support price.

Centre to grant Rs 150 crore for scrapping govt vehicles

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The central government will give a grant of Rs 150 crore for scrapping government vehicles in Madhya Pradesh. This grant will be given on scrapping government vehicles which are 15 years old or more running in departments-offices, bodies, undertakings, three-tier panchayats.

According to the condition of the central government, if the state government issues an order to scrap vehicles older than 15 years, then Rs 75 crore will be released immediately in the first phase, while the remaining Rs 75 crore will be given on scrapping the vehicle within the time limit.

Jodhpur to host first-ever International expo from March 20

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In a bid to promote handicraft exports, theRajasthan Export Promotion Council(REPC) will hold the first-ever edition of the “Rajasthan International Expo” in Jodhpur. This expo will be organized at theTrade Facilitation Centerat Boronada,Jodhpur, from March 20-23.Rajeev Arora, chairman ofREPC, said that approximately 25 foreign embassy ambassadors headquartered in Delhi have shown a willingness to send their trade representatives to participate in the exhibition. A few of the embassies that have already confirmed their participation are South Sudan, Zambia, the Republic of Fiji, and Nauru.