Govt aims to bring benefits of every welfare scheme at ground level with transparency: Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that the is continuously working in the interest of the Society and its aim is to bring the benefits of every scheme made for the citizens at the ground level with transparency.

Moving in the direction of ease of living, we have to bring change in the standard of living of the citizens, said the Chief Minister, while addressing the BJP workers of six Lok Sabha constituencies at Samalkha in Panipat district on Sunday.

Calling upon the party workers to work unitedly to take the schemes and achievements of the Government to the masses, Khattar said: The State Government has launched important schemes to strengthen the economic condition of the needy, farmers and backward classes; so that their standard of living could be improved. Following the mool mantra of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas aur Sabka Vishwas, we had given the slogan of Haryana Ek- Haryanvi Ek in the year 2014 to ensure uniform development of the state, said Khattar.

He said that in the last eight years, the State Government, by rising above the politics of Regionalism and Nepotism, has got development works done in all the 90 assembly constituencies. Today, Haryana is ahead of many states in the country on the path of development, he asserted.

The Chief Minister said that the present State Government works on one principle. The Government has made a scathing attack on 3 Cs Corruption, crime and caste-based politics. We have adopted a zero Tolerance policy to curb corruption. Corruption in the society will not be tolerated at all, he said, adding that the State Government has also laid emphasis on Education, Health, self-respect, security and self-reliance.

20 industrial clusters, 15 parks to be set up

Having received 2,295 proposals amounting to Rs 41,043 crore in the last 11 months, the state is gearing up to attract investment by creating a land bank, including 20 industrial clusters and 15 industrial parks.

The minister said the government would continue providing support to the Industry and an outlay of Rs 3,751 crore had been provisioned for FY 2023-24 i.e. an increase of 19% over FY 2022-23 (BE). For capital subsidy to industrial units, Rs 75 crore and for industrial focal points, an initial amount of Rs 50 crore has been proposed for FY 2023-24. An amount of Rs 2,700 crore has been provided for providing subsidised power to the industrial units.

CM exhorts to preserve Himachals rich cultural heritage

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday exhorted the youth to carry the states rich traditions and culture throughout the country and abroad so that the world could imbibe and eulogize its uniqueness.

Sukhu, addressing the gathering during the annual cultural program Himachal Ek Jhalak organized by Himachal Students Union (HIMSU) in Panjab University at Chandigarh, said that our State is known for warm hospitality, its unique cultural heritage, its cuisine etc which have been attracting both national and international tourists since long. It is our duty to spread our culture across national boundaries, said the Chief Minister, adding that our culture, customs, and traditions also play an important role in strengthening the economy.

Youth, being the real strength of the country, should channelize their boundless energy for the welfare of the State and its citizens, he said while urging the youth to stay away from social evil, like drugs.

Also sharing memories of his student and political life, the Chief Minister exhorted the students to move forward by setting a goal in the life and to make efforts to achieve the same and thereafter should contribute for the betterment of the Society.

Also counting various initiatives like setting up the Muhkya Mantri Sukh-Aashray Yojna, for destitute and orphan children, the Chief Minister also detailed about the decisions taken to strengthen the Education set-up, measures for making Himachal the first Green Energy state of the country by the year 2025, Government’s plans to operate electrical buses all over the State in the next three years etc.

CM interacts with various fraternities ahead of Assembly budget session

In order to strengthen the States economy, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami interacted with representatives of those in Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture, , Industry, business and other groups on Sunday. He said that an attempt will be made to include the suggestions received during the interaction in the coming budget.

Stressing on the importance of public participation in development, Dhami said that there are limited job opportunities in the government sector so self EMPLOYMENT will have to be made into a movement. He said that joint efforts are needed for action on suggestions and solutions. He said that the government is also working on suggestions from national and international experts for integrated development of Uttarakhand. Recalling that he also spends the night at homestays while touring districts, the CM said that homestays are becoming sources of self employment and Economic Development in rural areas. We have rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Kali and Sharda with 71 per cent of our geographical area covered by forests and Mountains. Every area is a destination in our State. We are trying to move forward with our rich heritage, said Dhami.

4,000 council schools to be developed in next 3 years

Prioritising quality Education and Skill development of children in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government has made a provision of Rs 2,000 crore for it in the recently presented budget 2023-24.

A total of Rs 1,000 crore will be spent on developing schools in every development block (a total of 880 primary and upper primary schools) run under the Basic Education department under the Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Composite Schools programme.

The governments intention was to develop about 4,000 (4-5 in each development block) Abhyudaya Composite Schools in the next three years.

For this, the Basic Education department has prepared an action plan, on which further action is being taken. By upgrading these schools from pre-primary to class 8, the is not only trying to provide quality education to every student, but also aims to equip schools with all the facilities to develop students’ skills.

Under the Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Composite School, the council composite schools already running will be upgraded with modern facilities on the basis of graded Learning concept. These schools will be specially encouraged for inclusive and skill development of children as per the National Education Policy-2020. After the upgradation of these schools, arrangement of separate classrooms will be ensured from pre-primary to class 8. Each school will be developed with a capacity of about 450 students. The all-round intellectual development of the students studying in these schools will be done through high quality education and a better educational Environment. Water and sanitation related Infrastructure facilities will also be upgraded while strengthening all the facilities and classrooms already built.

To provide benefits of Sarvajan Pension Scheme to maximum numbers of people, Ranchi District Administration decided that it will conduct a survey In Ranchi district in all block zone areas to cover 100 percent eligible persons. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner (DC), Rahul Kumar Sinha has instructed all BLO supervisors and all booth level officials to conduct surveys under their booths to give benefits of Sarvajan Pension Yojana to the eligible beneficiaries of the district.

The BDOs, COs in urban areas have been directed to approve the applications received from eligible persons who have been left out again after a complete survey of each polling station as per the rules. So that 100 per cent target can be fulfilled under the scheme in Ranchi district.

Startup culture expanding rapidly in Bihar: Min

Twenty-three of 45 startups, which took part in the two-day BiharConnect expo organised by state industries department here have been selected for the next round of evaluation for funding by the investors.
The aim of the event was to give entrepreneurs a platform to connect with investors and pitch their creative products and ideas. Budding entrepreneurs from the state, along with investors and professionals, took part in the event.

The startup culture in Bihar is expanding rapidly. We are offering our startups technical and Marketing training, co-working spaces, and financial support.

A startup session on Secrets of million-dollar pitch deck” by Kailash Pinjani, an investor, was the highlight of the day. He discussed the essential Elements of a pitch deck and shared tips on how to effectively communicate the business model, market opportunity, and Growth potential.

Since the inception of the Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana in 2019, the scheme has helped 94,828 people to overcome nutritional deficiency while 4,412 children have been freed from malnutrition in Chhattisgarhs Dantewada district.

The scheme is being implemented in the tribal-dominated district to increase children’s and Women‘s Nutrition levels and make them healthy.

The primary goal of the scheme is to lower the rate of Malnutrition and anemia in the district.

The scheme benefits normal and malnourished children aged 1 to 3 years, lactating mothers, children aged 3 to 6 years and pregnant mothers through Anganwadi centers.

MP to attract 4000 cr investment from pharmaceutical industries

Madhya Pradeshis expected to attract Rs 4,000-Rs 4,500 crore from pharmaceutical industries in the next 5 years amid lucrative policies, incentives and geographical advantage, saidDr Viranchi Shah, national president,Indian Drug Manufacturers Association(IDMA).

IDMA is Indias largest association of drug manufacturers with 1,100 members from small, medium and large scale industries that together contribute around 80 per cent in the total drugs manufactured in India. We are interacting with the MP government and trying to facilitate serious investors in the state. The policies and incentives offered by MP are very attractive for industries. We expect an investment of around Rs 4,000-Rs 4,500 crore to come to MP in the next 5 years into drug manufacturing and medical devices, said Shah on the side-lines of the executive committee eeting held in Indore where close to 100 Industry players from the pharmaceutical sector from India have participated.

International flights from Vadodara airport soon

With immigration and customs facilities all set to be started soon atVadodara airport, Barodians can look forward to international air connectivity in the future. At least flights to Dubai or Sharjah will start.
Vadodara MPRanjan Bhatton Sunday said that Union Home ministerAmit Shahduring his visit to the city on Saturday had handed over the gazette notification issued by the Centre through which Vadodara airport will get immigration and customs facilities.

Since the inauguration of the new terminal building, the demand for airline connectivity to international destinations has been on a rise. “The airport in Vadodara has got approval to start international Services,” said Bhatt, adding that Shah handed over the gazette notification for starting immigration and customs facilities at Vadodara airport. She thanked prime minister, home minister and civil aviation minister for starting the facilities at the airport.