09.06.23

State to host two-day G20 conference in Gurugram

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The state is set to host a two-day conference on crime and security in the age of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Metaverse from July 13 in Gurugram.

Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal reviewed the preparations for the upcoming event in collaboration with senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Government.

The Higher Education Department has planned a series of seminars, essay writing competitions and other engaging events in colleges and universities across the state. The activities aim to encourage scholarly discussions and critical thinking among students, thereby fostering intellectual Growth. About 600 delegates are likely to participate in the event.

Punjab’s govt hires consultant to shift from paddy-wheat

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The government has roped in Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a consultant, initially for six months, for helping the state in its efforts for crop diversification and management of crop stubble.

The global consultant will suggest the pathway to the government while it prepares its Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture policy, to be announced by the end of this month. On the cards is the shift from the wheat-paddy to increasing the area under Cotton, basmati, sugarcane, pulses and oilseeds. However, wet May (rain 136 per cent above normal) is likely to play truant in the implementation of the new agriculture policy.

Himachal CM participates in Vibrant Village programme with Union Power Minister

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Union Power Minister R.K. Singh and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu participated in an interaction programme organised under Vibrant Village Programme at Chitkul in District Kinnaur.

During the interaction programme organised under the Vibrant Village programme, the Union Power Minister and Chief Minister interacted and listened to the grievances of the local villagers. The people were also assured that all their genuine demands would be considered on priority.

The Union Minister while addressing the gathering said that the Vibrant Village programme is an initiative of the Union Government to strengthen the facilities in the Northern border and to provide all facilities at par with cities. He said that Chitkul, Pooh, Nako, Leo and Chango villages of district Kinnaur will be developed under the Vibrant Village Programme. He said a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) will adopt Chitkul Village and assist the State Government in development of the this Vibrant Village. He said that one mega-watt power plant would be established in Chitkul and the possibility of setting up of micro hydel projects on rivulets of the area would also be explored. He said that to promote the rich cultural heritage of the area and tourism activities, a cultural and tourist centre would also be established at Chitkul.

Ukhand committed to making its police modern & smart: CM

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Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami handed over appointment letters to the successful candidates of the constable and firemen examination in a ceremony held at Police lines. The CM personally handed over the letters of appointment to 55 candidates in the programme. The Uttarakhand police has recruited 1,425 constables and firemen in its ranks. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that a new recruitment drive will soon start to fill 1,550 vacant posts of constables in the police.

The CM said that the has enacted a stringent anti-copying law for ensuring a transparent process of recruitment. He said all the competitive examinations after imposition of new law have been conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The CM said that the stringent provision made in the law would prevent the copying mafia from affecting the sanctity of the examinations. To maintain the sanctity of the recruitment examinations,I resolved to undertake the strictest possiblemeasures. I was prepared to face any challenges and criticism in this endeavour, he said.

Satyarthi campaign to eradicate child crime at village level

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Renowned child rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi has embarked on a new initiative to eradicate child crime at the village level, in collaboration with multiple non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

The campaign aims to raise awareness about child crimes and ensure strict actions against those involved.

In the initial phase, 300 villages in Meerut and Baghpat have been selected in association with the Janhit Foundation to participate in this noble endeavour.

Under the campaign, each village will establish a committee named Bal Mitra, comprising 15 individuals, including the village head, Anganwadi workers, and ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists).

This committee will have several crucial responsibilities, including preventing child marriages, curbing Child Labour, and combating child trafficking. The committee will closely monitor any crimes committed against children and educate them about toll-free helpline numbers for immediate assistance, said Anita Rana, director of Janhit Foundation.

Explaining the significance of the Bal Mitra committees, she said that these committees would play a vital role in the campaign, acting as the frontline DEFENCE against child crimes.

Strategic plan in response to increased Maoist activities in W Singhbhum

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In response to the recent surge in Maoist activities in West Singhbhum, the Police have devised a comprehensive strategic plan to tackle the escalating situation. The rise in Maoist incidents, including attacks and ambushes, has necessitated a proactive approach from law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of the region’s residents.

The strategic plan, formulated by senior police officials and security experts, aims to address the Maoist threat on multiple fronts. The key Elements of the plan include Intelligence Gathering and Analysis. The police will enhance their intelligence gathering capabilities, focusing on collecting timely and accurate information about Maoist movements, their Leadership, hideouts, and supply chains. Specialized teams will be deployed to gather intelligence and analyze the data to identify patterns and key areas of concern.

The strategic plan also includes provisions for the development of in Maoist-affected areas. This includes improving road connectivity, enhancing Communication networks, and providing basic amenities to the local Population. These measures aim to address the root causes of Maoist activities and create an Environment conducive to development and progress.

Planting of 433.9 lakh saplings in current financial year, Bihar CM

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Bihar CMNitish Kumar asked the officials of the department of Environment, forest and https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change (DoEFCC) to properly execute the work-plan of planting 433.93 lakh saplings in the current financial year (2023-24) with an aim to increase the states total green cover to 17% from the existing 15%.

Director (Forestry“>Social Forestry) C P Khanduja, through a presentation, informed the CM that the department has fixed a target of planting a total of 433.93 lakh saplings under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan in FY 2023-24. Khanduja also informed the CM about the plantation works executed in the past four financial years from FY 2019-20 to 2022-23 in Bihar.
While reviewing the works of the DoEFCC, the CM asked the officials to properly execute whatever work-plan they have prepared for plantation in FY 2023-24.

The Forest and Climate Change Department in Chhattisgarh has set a target to plant and distribute three crore saplings in 2023.

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Principal Chief Conservator of Forests V. Srinivasa Rao said the plantation will be done under different schemes and on river banks.

A total of 59.76 lakh fruit-bearing Plants including mango, jamun, vine, jackfruit, munga, custard apple, papaya, pomegranate, lemon, mulberry, almond, ber, tendu, Ganga tamarind and litchi are to be planted, Rao said.

There will also be forest produce and medicinal plants totalling 67.49 lakh and 30.42 lakh bamboo saplings.

The plan is to cover 410 hectares at about 10 kilometres on the banks of Hasdeo, Gagar, Banki, Badhura, Banas, Jamad, Mahanadi, Shivnath and Kharoon rivers. This will help to prevent erosion, said Rao.

The drive will also cover both sides of state roads and outside the forest area in private and government lands like Anganwadi, Police outposts, gardens, hospitals, Gauthans, cremation grounds and government premises.

Rs 2100 crore interest of farmers will be waived on June 13

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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that his schemes for Women Empowerment including Ladli Bahna Yojana will usher in a new era in the next five years by overcoming injustice, illiteracy and POVERTY.

Chouhan was interacting with women and a large number of villagers who attended the Ladli Bahna Sammelan and residential land rights letter distribution programme in Bamhori kasba village of Raisen district on Wednesday. The Chief Minister also gifted development works worth Rs 328 crore 4 lakh 20 thousand to the people of Silvani and Udaipura assembly constituencies.

The Chief Minister said that the farmers should also be happy as the government will pay the interest amount of Rs 2100 crores of farmers on coming June 13. Apart from Rs 2,900 crore for crop Insurance, a Kisan Samman Nidhi of Rs 2,000 each will also be deposited in the accounts of the farmers.

The Chief Minister assured the sisters that he would continue to work for the honour of daughters, sisters and mothers till his last breath. He said that Ladli Bahna Yojana is a social revolution and heralds a new era of Women Empowerment. Schemes prepared by him like Ladli Laxmi, Mukhyamantri Kanya-Vivah have made daughters a boon from earlier a curse in the Society, while to local bodies and reservation in government Services have ensured adequate participation of half the Population in development along with power.

Gujarat institutes shine in NIRF 2023

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The ministry of Education on Monday released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, which ranks educational institutions based on various criteria. It was a good year for Gujarat-based institutions as many improved their ranks from 2022.

However, only three institutes managed to get Top 10 rankings in their categories. IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A) kept its No. 1 position in the management category, whileGujaratNational Law University (GNLU) improved its ranking from eighth last year to seventh this year. CEPT University in architecture category was at the seventh rank. There were no new entrants from the state.

IIT Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) jumped 13 positions in the overall category from 37th to 24th rank. In the research category, the institute is up by three spots from 34 to 31, and in engineering it is up from 23 to 18.