22.04.23

Punjab, Haryana inputs raise RITES mobility plan cost by Rs 6,000 crore

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After incorporating suggestions ofPunjabandHaryana, the cost for the implementation of the comprehensive mobility plan for theTricityprepared by the RITES has increased by around Rs 6,000 crore, a 56% increase from the original cost.

The plan will cost Rs 16,509 crore, according to RITES latest report; but in the March 16 report, its cost was pegged at Rs 10,571 crore. The Metro project, as per the 2012 detailed project report prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (Dmrc), was to cost Rs 14,900 crore.

In the final report of the RITES comprehensive mobility plan for the Tricity submitted here on Wednesday, theMRTSnetwork has expanded from initial 48 km to 66 km.

The RITES made a presentation of its final report in a meeting chaired by UT adviserDharam Pal. The meeting was attended by senior officers of Punjab, Haryana, civil aviation, IAF, railways and all other stakeholders.
The final report submitted by the RITES was unanimously approved by all stakeholders with some observations.

Himachal Pradesh contemplating to legalise industrial hemp cultivation

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TheHimachal Pradeshgovernment is considering the legalization of cannabis cultivation. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed to form a panel to explore the possibility of the legal cultivation of cannabis as it would play a significant role in generating revenue for the state besides proving beneficial for the patients because of its medicinal properties and can be used for industrial purposes as well.
The would consider all aspects, including regulatory measures and will study other states that have legalized it before making a final call.

Uttarakhand to build 17,000 polyhouses in a year

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In a major push to the sector, theUttarakhand cabineton Tuesday approved 17,648polyhousesin the Himalayan state.

Eying the Delhi market, these polyhouses would be used to grow vegetables, flowers and fruits. While a farmer would contribute 20% of the fund required, the remaining 80% would be provided by the State Government.

In a major decision to prevent traffic snarls and unplanned constructions at key locations in the hills, the government has decided that anyone constructing a structure within a distance of 50 metre of state highways, national highways and key tourist locations in hill areas will have to take permission from the development authorities. Similarly, in the plains, the distance would be 100 metre from such locations.

UP govt to launch Jal Gyan Yatra for schoolchildren

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Kids enrolled inUttar Pradeshwill now go from village to village to witness the development works ofJal Jeevan Mission. For, the has decided to conduct exposure visits for students through theJal Gyan Yatraprogramme.

Issuing directives to basic Education officers (BSAs), the education department has asked them to provide a list of authorized schools and children to the state water and sanitation mission office on priority basis.

To be organized by Namami Gange and the department of rural water supply in collaboration with the basic education department, the yatra will enable students to witness the entire process of ensuring supply of clean drinking water even in remote areas by the Jal Jeevan Mission. This is a unique effort by any state in the country, in which school students will be apprised of every little step that goes in the supply of clean drinking water.

Commencing this month, the JGY programme will be a Learning experience for kids. Students will be taken to STPs and water treatment Plants. In the first phase, a trip to Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mahoba and Jhansi will be made. During this visit, quiz contests will also be organized.

Culture, Celebration at inauguration of Jharkhand in Kenya

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It was a showcase of patriotism and culture as Jharkhand in Kenya (JHIK) was inaugurated during a colourful celebration at Navnat Bhavan, Nairobi on 15thApril, 2023.

Jharkhand is a State in eastern India, which was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15th November, 2000 to become the countrys 28th state. Its capital is Ranchi. Jharkhand is known for its rich mineral Resources, dense forests and diverse tribal culture.

It has a diverse urban Population and a representation of mini-India within one state as people from all parts of the country have settled there and call it their Home, making Jharkhand the melting pot of Indian traditional and tribal culture. This fusion is unique to the state.

Nutri gardens in Bihar govt schools to make midday meal healthy

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In a unique initiative, the state Education department has introduced the concept of Nutrition garden or nutri garden in some of the government schools. The move is aimed at preventing Malnutrition among children, sensitizing them about the importance of healthy food and getting them connected to nature.

Under the scheme, students grow vegetables, use the organic waste from theirmidday mealkitchen to make vermicompost and also learn about nutrient values of different vegetables and fruits practically. The scheme, implemented under Ankuran Pariyojana by education department’s directorate of midday meal and Unicef, had started on a pilot basis in 40 schools in two districts – Purnia and Sitamarhi – last year. The main motive was preventing malnutrition among children coming from economically poor backgrounds.

Citing the data of National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) and Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS 2016-18), an official said the nutritional status of children and adolescents in the state was not encouraging.

For instance, as per NHFS-5, stunting is prevalent among 42.9% of under-five children and 22.9% of them were suffering from wasting. The same survey also revealed that 69.4% are anaemic in the state. Even the adolescents had nutrition issues. As per CNNS data, malnutrition was found in one out of two adolescents between the age group of 10 to 19 years.

NACHA develops Chhattiskosh app

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To promote Chhattisgarhi dialect and culture, the North America Chhattisgarh Association (NACHA) has developed the Chhattiskosh app in which Chhattisgarhi words can be translated into English and vice-versa.

In the first phase of the app, 25,000 English words will be available for translation, NACHA President Ganesh Kar said.

The facility to translate an essay in English or Chhattisgarhi into English or Chhattisgarhi simultaneously will be developed in the second phase which will possibly begin in 2024-25, he said.

The association has taken the help of professors and students of Pt Ravishankar Shukla University for the selection of words, he said.The app will have the facility to read the original works of Chhattisgarhi writers besides tutorial Videos of Chhattisgarhi language will also be included in the app, Kar added.

Burhanpur becomes countrys model district

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Burhanpur Women of Madhya Pradesh are the happiest to have received the Prime Ministers Award for Excellence for the best performance in the country in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, presented the Prime Ministers Award for Excellence to Burhanpur Collector Bhavya Mittal at a grand ceremony on Civil Services Day in New Delhi today. It is the result of cooperation and coordination between the government and the citizens. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has continuously encouraged innovation in development programmes and processes.

Burhanpur district has acquired an unprecedented and proud achievement of providing pure drinking tap water to every household through the Jal Jeevan Mission. Burhanpur has got the distinction of becoming the first Har Ghar Jal-certified district in the country. Burhanpur has given a new direction to the country by providing water to every village. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, tap water has been made available to more than 51 lakh 15 thousand rural families of the state so far. Water is being supplied to all 254 villages under the Har Ghar Jal scheme. These villages have been certified under Har Ghar Jal.

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Vadodara’s gender ratio sees 2% upgrade

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There is a two percent improvement in gender ratio in Vadodara city and district. Authorities involved in the electoral roll revision process said that compared to the Population as per 2011 census, the revised electoral roll suggests an improvement in the gender ratio by 2%.

Going by the 2011 census, there were 934 females for every 1,000 males. The gender ratio has improved as there are 953 females for every 1,000 males.
The improved gender ratio in Vadodara came to Light during a meeting recently chaired by the superintendent ofstamps and electoral roll supervisor,Jenu Devan.

It came to light that as of April 1, Vadodara had 25,99,627 registered voters – 13,30,862 male, 12,68,539 female, and the rest 226 third gender.

3 new conservation reserves declared in Rajasthan

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The grasslands that shelter the Great Indian Bustard in Sorsan in Baran, and the winter Home of Demoiselle Cranes in Khichan in Jodhpur were among three new wildlife conservation areas, the third being Hamirgarh in Bhilwara, declared by the forest department inRajasthanon the occasion of Earth Day, April 22.

After the forest areas become conservation reserves, it will be mandatory to get clearance under the Forest conservation Act, 1990, and approvals of State Board of Wildlife (SBWL) and of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) to carry out any development project within the area. Experts said the CR category was first introduced in the amendment in 2002.