09.03.22

Agri sector share in HP GSDP down to 9.6% in FY21 from 57.9% in FY51

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Over the years, the economy ofHimachal Pradeshhas shown a shift from Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture sector to industries and Services as the Percentage contribution of agriculture in totalGross State Domestic Producthas declined from 57.9 per cent in 1950-51 to 55.5 per cent in 1967-68, and then from 26.5 per cent in 1990-91 to 9.64 per cent in 2020-21. During Covid pandemic, the agriculture and allied sectors were least impacted and this sector is expected to grow by 3.9 per cent in 2021-22 after growing 3.6 per cent in the previous year.

According to the latest Economic Survey report tabled in stateAssemblyrecently, the services sector was hardest hit by the pandemic, especially segments that involve human contact and this sector is estimated to grow by 8.2 per cent this financial year following last years 8.4 per cent contraction. During 2020-21, the state economy contracted by 5.2 per cent due to Covid-19 pandemic but as per current estimates, is expected to grow by 8.3 per cent during 2021-22.
The of the industries and services sectors which were 1.1 and 5.9 per cent respectively in 1950-51 increased to 5.6 and 12.4 per cent in 1967-68, 9.4 and 19.8 per cent in 1990-91 and to 28.9 and 44.7 per cent in 2020-21. However, the contribution of remaining sectors declined from 35.1 per cent in 1950-51 to 26.4 per cent in 2020-21.

The declining share of agriculture sector does not affect the importance of this sector in the state economy as the Growth in Primary Sector of the state economy is still determined by the trend in agriculture and Horticulture production. It is one of the major contributors to the total domestic product and has overall impact on other sectors via input linkages, EMPLOYMENT, trade and transportation. Report says that due to lack of Irrigation facilities, agricultural production to a large extent still depends on timely rainfall and weather conditions. High priority has been accorded to this sector by the Government.

The state has made significant progress in the development of horticulture. The topographical variations and altitudinal differences coupled with fertile, deep and well drained soils favour the cultivation of temperate to sub-tropical fruits. The region is also suitable for cultivation of ancillary horticultural produce like flowers, mushroom, honey and hops.

Efforts on to provide direct benefits to farmers through schemes

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All the Farmer Producer Organizations working in the state of Jharkhand and Women self-help groups formed by JSLPS are requested to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 08, 2022 organised by the Department of Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand in each district headquarters of the state. District level workshops are being organized for progressive women farmers of FPOs and women self-help groups. Information about various schemes run by the department can be obtained in the above mentioned workshops.

Based on the information received from different districts, a total of 4540 active women members will participate. It is the effort of the department that the farmers of women self-help groups formed by FPOs and JSLPS should receive direct benefits of departmental schemes and the effect of middlemen gets eliminated.

The department will list all the eligible women self-help groups formed by FPOs and JSLPS at the district level, which can be provided benefits of departmental schemes in the form of package schemes in the coming financial year. The meaning of the package scheme is that women farmers, whose grants for vegetable seeds, flower cultivation, mulching or poly houses will be provided from the Directorate of , will compulsorily be given the benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, run by the Directorate of Agriculture, in which the amount of the grant is 90 and 80 per cent. Similarly, women farmers who will be provided with agricultural machinery, will also be provided seeds for vegetable cultivation. Such departmental efforts will increase the income of such FPOs and women groups will be financially empowered. Simultaneously, an increase in productivity will also be achieved.

Steps being taken to prevent child marriage: Bihar minister

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State social welfare ministerMadan Sahni said the government was taking all possible steps to curb child marriage inBihar.

The minister, however, added the data for National Family Health Survey 2019-20 was surprising as only 1% reduction was recorded in girl child getting married before 18 years when compared to the previous data ofNFHS2015-16.

The government has also launched various schemes for schoolgirls so that they continue their studies. Education is necessary to end the menace of child marriage. Mahadalit Vikas Nigam and Unicef are also working to curb early marriage of girls.

States per capita income up by 11%

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Chhattisgarhs per capita income has touched Rs 1,18401, registering an increase of 11.93 per cent during fiscal 2021-22.

According to the state economic survey report, released ahead ofCM Bhupesh Baghelpresenting the state budget for fiscal 2022-23 in the assembly, the per capita is calculated on the basis of gross state domestic product (GSDP) at market prices. Indias per capita income is Rs ,50,326 with a Growth of 16.69 per cent

First Drone School Inaugurated In Gwalior in MP

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The Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan jointly inaugurated the first drone school in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

The Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan jointly inaugurated the first drone school in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

This drone school is one among the five Drone Schools planned to be opened in several cities of Madhya Pradesh.

The other four cities are Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Satna.

This drone school of Gwalior won’t only pave the way for the youth of Madhya Pradesh to move forward by connecting them with technology, but it’ll also increase EMPLOYMENT opportunities.

This school will be a milestone in the progress and progress of Madhya Pradesh alongside Gwalior.

Residential project launches up 26% in state: RERA

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Responding to booming demand in residential real estate, new project registrations rose by 26% in 2021-22 year-on-year in Gujarat. According to data from theGujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority(GujRERA), 17,444 new projects were registered in Gujarat so far in 2021-22, against 13,949 last year.

As demand increases, developers are coming up with new residential projects. According to estimates by developers at theGihed Property Showwhich was inaugurated at Ahmedabad on Friday, there is at least a 15% increase in new Home sales in affordable, premium and luxury residential schemes. The show is exhibiting more than 250 commercial and residential projects. The post-pandemic trend of bigger and more functional homes is growing.

Rajasthan seventh state to administer 10 crore Covid doses

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Rajasthanhas achieved a milestone in Covid vaccination by administering 10 crore doses to beneficiaries.

The state has become seventh in the country for administering more than 10 crore doses. The other six states, which have already achieved the feat, are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Nadu.

Out of 33 districts in the state, 20 have achieved 100% target of vaccinating 18+ Population with first dose. So far, 5.06 crore doses have been administered as first dose in 18+ population, while 4.26 crore people have received first and second dose as well, they are fully vaccinated now. The Percentage of 18+ population, who are fully vaccinated, has increased to 84.1%, while the 98.4% target of vaccinating 18+ population has been achieved.

Meena said that Rajasthan is placed at good position in Covid vaccination comparing it with other states as it is at the seventh place in vaccinating highest number of Covid doses. In Pratapgarh, the 100% target of vaccinating the 18+ beneficiaries with first and second dose has been achieved.

Ministry of Tourism invites final comments on draft report for setting up National Digital Tourism Mission

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Ministry of Tourism had constituted an inter-ministerial task force for National Digital Tourism Mission on 23rd July, 2021 to undertake consultations with the tourism and domain experts, define the context, mission, vision, objectives, and overall scope of the National Digital Tourism Mission.

The Task Force has prepared a draft report on proposed National Digital Tourism Mission, which inter-alia lays down domain and technology principles, standards, digital stack, Governance structure and plan for implementation of the envisaged National Digital Tourism Mission.

The Ministry of Tourism has invited final comments from the stakeholders on draft report for setting up of National Digital Tourism Mission. The draft report has also been published on website for suggestions and feedback from public.

The draft report takes note of the fact that tourism sector is highly fragmented. Subsectors of tourism such as transport, accommodation, restaurants and catering, and personal Services are all subject to very different challenges and opportunities.

The vision of National Digital Tourism Mission is to bridge the existing information gap amongst different stakeholders of tourism ecosystem through a digital highway.

First refineries to produce ethanol from bamboo to come up in Maharashtra

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Indias first refineries for ethanol production from bamboo, with daily capacity of 30,000 litre, will be built in Gadchiroli and Nandurbar districts.

An agreement of the project was signed on Friday in Hyderabad betweenNagarjuna GroupandLodga Bamboo Industries ofLatur district.

Those privy to the development said that the Union Government has committed to blend 20% ethanol with petrol by 2025, eventually creating a huge opportunity for using bamboo-based ethanol. India imports about Rs 8.5 lakh crore worth of diesel and petrol.

As many as 60,000 tonne bamboo grown over 1,500 acres would be needed annually to meet the raw material requirements of the ethanol plant.

Indias Largest Reclining Statue of Lord Buddha

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The largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha in India is being built in . Indias Buddhist pilgrimage circuit is being proactively revived and Bodh Gaya is an integral part of it. Hence, the site of Gautam Buddhas enlightenment will soon be Home to his largest reclining statue.

Lord Buddhas idol is in the Mahaparinirvana Mudra is very important in Buddhism as he preached to his followers in this pose before attaining Mahaparinirvana. Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh also has an idol of Lord Buddha in this posture as this where he attained Mahaparinirvana.

This statue is being made with fiberglass and is being built by sculptors who are from Kolkata.

From February 2023, the giant statue of Lord Buddha will be opened for the devotees.