21.04.23

36K acres of Aravallis in 3 districts declared protected forest area

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The has declared 36,400 acres of the Aravalli area in Rewari, Gurugram and Nuh districts as protected forest to increase greenery and check non-Forestry activities there.

Sources said around 24,600 acres of the area was located in Nuh, 8,852 acres in Rewari and 2,950 acres in Gurugram district. Earlier, the land was under the gram panchayats concerned and the Forest and Wild Life Department was unable to take direct action against the persons concerned indulging in illegal activities in the area.

As per rules mentioned in the gazette notification of the protected area, no person shall set fire to grass, trees or timber or kindle a fire on such land and cut and remove grass without obtaining a licence from the DFO or his authorised representative.

Canada needs 30,000 new immigrants in agri sector: Report

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Canada needs 30,000 permanent immigrants over the next decade to either start up their own farms, or take over existing ones, to address a looming labour crisis in the Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture , says a new study.

According to a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) research, 40 per cent of Canadian farm operators will retire by 2033, placing agriculture on the cusp of one of the biggest labour and Leadership transitions in the country’s HISTORY.

Over the same period, a shortfall of 24,000 general farm, nursery and greenhouse workers is expected to emerge, and in 10 years, 60 per cent of today’s farm operators will be over the age of 65, that is, close to retirement.

Canada’s agricultural sector is among the most diverse in the world though the degree of demand for foreign workers differs significantly by province and operation.

When it comes to more highly-skilled farm operators, Canada has always welcomed them from India, the Netherlands, China, the US and the UK.

400 KW solar power projects at cost of Rs 10 crore to be set up in Pangi valley in Himachal Pradesh

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Tribal areas ofHimachal Pradeshare ready to pioneer in the field of and to contribute in achieving the goal of Green Energy State. Plans are underway to set up twosolar power projectsof 400 KW each in Pangi Sub division ofChamba districtfor which land has been transferred to Himurja, the state-run nodal agency for RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Himurja, has selected one hectare of land for each Solar Power Project at Hillaur and Dharwas of Pangi valley and the agency has initiated further action to complete the projects, which will cost approximately Rs 10 crore. Chief MinisterSukhvinder Singh Sukhuhas instructed Himurja to complete the construction work of both solar power projects at the earliest.

The State Government was taking steps towards reducing carbon emissions by harnessing solar energy. To make Himachal a “Green Energy State” by March 31st, 2026, and in order to achieve this goal, the government has set a target to start 500 MW capacity solar power projects in the fiscal 2023-24.

In Uttarakhand, scanty winter rain & snow hit output of hydropower plants

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Due to scanty winter rains and snowfall this year, water level and flow in the state’s rivers that have hydropower Plants have decreased drastically, resulting in lower-than-usual power generation.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre in Dehradun, there was a 63% deficit in rainfall during winter (January and February), the months which usually get good rain and snowfall, ensuring a steady water level throughout the summer months in the hills.

Dabral explained that abundant snowfall in the higher reaches in winter is crucial for maintaining the required water flow during summer.

UP govt working to popularise EVs

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With an aim to popularise electric vehicles (EVs) in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has entrusted the Urban Development department with the responsibility of setting up of EV charging stations across the state.

As per the provisions of the policy the department has started the process of extending the Comprehensive Electric Mobility Plan (CEMP) to 17 cities with municipal corporations as soon as possible, under the Smart City Mission.

As per the EV policy, land will be made available on lease for a period of 10 years to government entities for setting up charging stations. The revenue sharing model prescribed as per the norms of the Ministry of Power will be the basis for the creation of charging . Lease period, revenue sharing rate and other prescribed parameters will be updated from time to time.

Similarly, land will be provided on lease for a period of 10 years to private entities as well for setting up charging stations through equitable revenue sharing model. The selection of institutions will be made on the basis of the minimum service fee quoted by a firm in tender application forms, which will serve as the bidding parameter so that consumers have to pay the minimum charging fee.

The private entities will be required to follow other guidelines notified by the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs from time to time.

Vision of healthy Jharkhand, prosperous Jharkhand to be achieved: CM

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Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that where the number of AYUSH doctors in the State was less than one hundred a few months ago, today the number of AYUSH doctors in the state is more than one thousand. Earlier, the budget for the AYUSH sector used to be only Rs 20 to 30 crores, while our government has now made a budget provision of Rs 300 crores to further strengthen the AYUSH sector.

Soren said that at present the homeopath system is very effective and important in the Health care sector. It is the priority of our government to further strengthen the ancient health system. He said that in the last few months a large number of AYUSH doctors have been appointed by the . Doctors have been made an integral part of the State government. Work is being done with commitment on how to strengthen the health system in the State. The role of our AYUSH doctors will be important in fulfilling the vision of Healthy Jharkhand, Prosperous Jharkhand. He said that Ayush Anganwadi homeopathic kit distribution is starting today. Make a better action plan and work on how to maximize the delivery of homeopathic kits. He said that an action plan should be prepared to make AYUSH medicines accessible to PDS holders and pensioners in the state.

As Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve nears capacity, authorities plan to relocate additional tigers

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As the big cat Population has substantially increased atValmiki Tiger Reserve(VTR) in West Champaran, the authorities are exploring the possibility of relocating additional tigers to other reserve forests in different parts of the country.

The states Environment, forest and https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change department has roped in an inter-governmental international body, Global Tiger Forum (GTF), to estimate the capacity of the VTR while preparing the tiger conservation plan for the next term.

The planning will be done based on different parameters, including survey and using formula for the carrying capacity of herbivorous in proportion to carnivorous, food chain, Grassland, habitat and shape of the tiger reserve. On the basis of the report, the government will explore the possibility of relocating some tigers to other reserves for ensuring their optimal conservation and minimizing conflicts with human beings.

Cgarh develops Krishna Kunjs as urban green cover

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Plants in Krishna Kunjs developed by the Chhattisgarh government in urban areas have, after just one year, taken the shape of lush green trees.

An official Communication on Tuesday said that 55,781 saplings have been planted in 169 urban bodies across the state, covering 224 acres of land. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the green mission on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami last year. The ambitious Krishna Kunj Yojana was launched with Baghel himself planting trees at Telibandha, Raipur.

Trees of cultural and religious significance have been planted

Women in Madhya Pradesh have become empowered

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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Women are being continuously empowered in Madhya Pradesh. The Ladli Lakshmis whom I had fed, today are working to run the government. Today one such daughter Bharti is the President of Harda . The State Government implemented 50 percent reservation for women in panchayats, due to which today my sisters are ruling from village panchayat to district panchayat.

Chouhan attended the Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Mahasammelan at Harda today. He dedicated and performed bhoomi-pujan of development works worth Rs 102 crore. Along with this, he distributed benefits to the beneficiaries under various government schemes. Chouhan said that Late Hariprasad Paliwal had donated his personal land of 22 acres for Eklavya Vidyalaya. The residential building of the school will be named after Late Paliwal.

The Chief Minister said that Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna has been started for the poor and middle class women of the state. All my eligible sisters will be benefited by this scheme. He said that brother-sister is a relation of affection, soul and love. Respect and welfare of sisters and daughters has been my top priority. I often keep humming this song Phoolon ka taron ka sabka kehna hai, ek hazaron me meri behna hai. The happiness of my sisters is my happiness. The life of the sisters should be happy, this will give meaning to my being the Chief Minister.

Dust pollution sensors to be made mandatory at construction sites in Ahmedabad

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All construction sites in the city will now be required to install dustpollutionmeasuring sensors that will provide real time data to the civic body for monitoring.

This was necessitated after dust pollution (chiefly PM10 or particles with diameters of 10 micrometres or less) from such sites has given Ahmedabad the dubious distinction of being among the worst six cities in the country on this parameter since 2017-18, according to data provided by the ministry of Environment and forests in the recent Lok Sabha session.

According to the rules, builders have to ensure that water is sprinkled on the site every day, there is proper covering with barricades and temporary roads at the site are paved.