16.06.23

Hry CM digitally transfers over Rs 6 crores into accounts of 223 beneficiaries

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To provide socio-financial security to Antyodaya families under DAYALU Yojana, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday digitally transferred Rs. 6.36 crore into the accounts of 223 beneficiaries of Antyodaya families having annual income of upto Rs 1.80 lakhs in case of death or disability (more than 70 percent) of their family members.

Presiding over the meeting, the Chief Minister directed the officers to change the age category, so as to ensure that maximum families can be benefitted. As per the decision, now financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh will be given for age over 25 years upto 45 years. Earlier the assistance was for age over 25 years upto 40 years. A similar change has been made in the age category of for the age of above 40 years upto the age of 60 years. Now the assistance of Rs 3 lakh, instead of Rs. 2 lakh will be given for age of above 45 years upto the age of 60 years. Haryana Home and Health Minister Anil Vij, School Education Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar and Higher Education Minister Mool Chand Sharma were present in the meeting.

According to an official statement, at present, this scheme provides assistance that would vary depending on the age of the person at the time of death or permanent disability. The assistance of Rs.1 lakh upto the age of 6 years, Rs 2 lakh above the age of 6 years upto the age of 18 years, Rs 3 lakh for age above 18 years upto 25 years, Rs 5 lakh for age over 25 years upto 40 years and Rs 2 lakh for the age of above 40 years upto the age of 60 years. This scheme also includes the amount received under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and other Insurance schemes.

The Chief Minister said that the is committed to the economic and social upliftment of Antyodaya. He said that he considers the entire Haryana as his own family. DAYALU Yojana launched by the state government is a part of the series of initiatives taken by the state government for providing several kinds of financial relief to such families, said Khattar.

Under the DAYALU Yojana, on the basis of the PPP verified data, assistance is provided in case of death or disability (more than 70 percent) in respect of a member of a family having an annual income of upto Rs.1.80 lakh. The Government has established a trust namely Haryana Parivar Suraksha Nyas to consolidate existing insurance schemes, ensure standardized and simplified claims processing and provide direct benefits to the people.

Punjab CM bats for inclusion of Mohali in Smart city project

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged Union Housing and Development Minister Hardeep Puri to include Mohali in the Smart City project for its inclusive development.

Mann, who met Puri at his office in New Delhi, said Mohali assumes immense significance because it is part of the tri-city which also includes Chandigarh and Panchkula. Most of the departments of the Punjab government have their head offices in Mohali and as such it is imperative to give further fillip to its Growth, the chief minister said.

He said Mohali and its adjoining municipal committees like Zirakpur, Kharar, Derabassi and Kurali have witnessed immense growth because of the presence of the international airport, educational institutes, industries and townships.

The area needs special funding to support planned growth and development, the Punjab chief minister said, adding that including Mohali in the Smart City project for its holistic and planned growth was the need of the hour.

Flagging another issue, Mann requested Puri for the restoration of the same ratio of funds under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 as was the case in AMRUT 1.0. He said under AMRUT 1.0. Centre and States’ financial contribution was 50:50 for towns in the one lakh to 10 lakh Population category whereas under AMRUT 2.0, it has been revised to 33:67. For cities with a million-plus population like Ludhiana and Amritsar, the ratio was 33:67 while under AMRUT 2.0 it was 75:25, Mann said.

New Tourism Policy to enhance visitor experiences by promoting lesser known destinations: Himachal CM

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Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the was actively considering framing a new Tourism Policy to enhance visitor experiences by promoting lesser-known destinations of the State.

Presiding over a meeting of the Tourism Department to review various tourism projects being undertaken in the State, he said that State Government was working to increase tourist influx in the State from three to five crore within the next five years. “Nature has blessed Himachal with unprecedented grandeur and there was a need to tap this potential to the maximum to increase the footfall of the tourists,” he said.

Sukhu said that approximately 72 lakh tourists have visited Himachal by May 2023. To accurately assess tourist influx he instructed the Tourism Department to evolve a mechanism for data collection and also directed to improve the Infrastructure with all basic amenities to facilitate the visitors. Tourism plays a crucial role in strengthening the economy of the State and the present State Government has been giving topmost priority to development of tourism-related projects.

Expedite process of setting up of cluster schools: minister

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The Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat has directed the officers of the department to expedite the process of setting up cluster schools in the State. The Education department has taken up a plan to set up two cluster schools in every block. The minister gave the order while taking a meeting of the officers of the department here on Thursday. Apart from the senior officers of the department all the block education officers (BEOs) of the State attended the meeting. In the three -hour long meeting Rawat reviewed the progress of cluster schools, PM Shri schools, performance of the students in the board examinations, distribution of textbooks and the number of teachers and students in the schools. The minister said that the officers of the department should take the parents and public representatives into confidence for merging the schools coming in a perimeter of 10 kilometres of a cluster school. After this the officers should get the DPRs of the cluster schools prepared from the work executing agency, he said.

The minister added that anti-tobacco and anti-drug campaigns should be undertaken in every school. On a stern note Rawat said that the rule of conduct regulations should be followed and students should be imparted moral education. The minister said that action should be taken against the teachers and employees who are absent from a long period of time from their duties. He added that the process of giving compulsory retirement to these absentee employees should be initiated.

Ayodhya to be made the most beautiful city: CM

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Ayodhya would be made one of the most beautiful cities of the world with an of over Rs 32,000 crore, and it would not only add sheen to the majestic grandeur of the holy city but also boost local economy, generating EMPLOYMENT opportunities for the local youth.

One of the key milestones would be the installation of Ram Lalla, the idol of Lord Ram, in his own temple. This historic event is scheduled for January. The people have a strong sense of Lord Rams presence in their lives, and the construction of the temple will be a manifestation of their devotion and belief, the chief minister said while addressing a rally in Ayodhya on the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government on Thursday.

The chief minister said that Ayodhya held a special place in the hearts of millions of people and even for those who were not fortunate enough to be born here desired to be present when the Ram temple would be dedicated to people.

He said that Ayodhya had become a city that every major city aspired to connect with. New airport is coming up and the city is now linked with expressways. It is a matter of time when Ayodhya will be transformed into the new Ayodhya, he said.

Chief Minister Yogi stated that, Under the Leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the New India has gained global recognition and respect. The successful leadership of Prime Minister Modi will continue to receive the blessings of people, leading India to become the worlds third-largest economy. This will raise the per capita income and enhance overall connectivity across the nation.

Ranchi has 70 waterbodies, down from 194 decades ago

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Ranchi has of late been experiencing severe water shortage due to the widespread disappearance of water bodies. The district was once renowned for its reservoirs and community waterbodies, which supported the region’s agricultural economy. However, as a result of unchecked Urbanisation, several of these vital Resources have perished over time.
RMC sources said as per their survey two years ago, there were 194 ponds and reservoirs in the RMC area a few decades ago. Currently, there are around 70 waterbodies as many have disappeared or dried up over the past four decades, said an official.

Bihar fifth state to implement national transit pass system

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Biharhas become the fifth state in the country to implement national transit pass system (NTPS), a digital platform monitoring and keeping records of transit permits for interstate and intrastate transportation of forest products from private and public lands.

The state is committed to embracing development, particularly in the forest sector. The NTPS benefits the farmers and traders, as it allows online issuance transit permits, no-objection certificates, and other related documents, eliminating the need to physically visit forest offices.

Through the NTPS, people can apply for and receive e-passes on their cellphones. The system offers a desktop web portal and mobile application for online registration and submission of applications. It includes provisions for exempted and non-exempted species on private lands, allows driver details updates, accepts online payments, and enables vehicle movement verification via QR codes. The NTPS simplifies processes, strengthens digital connectivity, and facilitates efficient transportation of forest produce.

The Department of Forest and Climate Change on Wednesday ordered the distribution of incentive wages amounting to Rs 424.11 crores to tendu leave pluckers in Chhattisgarh.

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As a part of this, incentive wages amounting to Rs 163.62 crore will be distributed to 9,49,944 pluckers from 733 societies which were profitable in 2021.

The Chhattisgarh government distributes the profit earned from the trade of tendu leaves as incentive wages to tendu leaves pluckers.

Scholarship will be given to 34 lakh students

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State Scholarship is being provided by the Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department for the improvement in educational level of backward class students studying in classes 6 to 10 in the state. This year the benefit of this scheme will be given to 34 lakh students.

The department has made a provision of Rs. 250 crore in the budget this year for the scheme. Under the scheme, the benefit of state scholarship is given to those students of these classes, whose parents income does not come under the limit of payer. In the last year 2022-23, the department had spent an amount of Rs 222 crore in this scheme as state scholarship.

The Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department is running an award scheme in the name of three great personalities for doing excellent work in the development of minorities.

Gujarat firm launches first remote sensing satellite

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In a boost to the Indian space startup , Gujarat-based aerospace firmAzista BST Aerospacelaunched its maiden satellite, Azista BST AerospaceFirst Runner(AFR), also called ABA First Runner.

The satellite was launched as part of the Elon Musk-led SpaceX Transporter-8 mission, atop a Falcon 9 rocket, from Space Launch Complex 4E,Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, at 2.49 am (IST). Azista BST Aerospace is an Indo-German satellite manufacturing joint venture floated by India’s Azista Industries Pvt. Ltd (70% stake) and Berlin Space Technologies GmbH (30% stake).

AFR is equipped with an optical remote sensing payload with both panchromatic and multispectral imaging capabilities.