22.06.23

Efforts on to open yogashala in every village of Haryana: Anil Vij

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Home and Ayush Minister Anil Vij said around 1,000 yogashalas have been opened in Haryana, and efforts are being made to open one in every village.

While addressing people on the occasion of International Day at War Heroes Memorial Stadium in Ambala Cantonment, Vij said, The Haryana

Government has been making sincere efforts to promote yoga. It was decided to open 6,500 yogashalas in the state, of which around 1,000 have been opened, for which yoga assistants have also been recruited. Efforts are being made to take yoga to every household, making it a part of our lives.

Yoga is an ancient science and our sages have done a lot of research on this. The Chief Minister has asked to make yoga compulsory in the school curriculum. A mobile application, Yog Manas, was launched to promote yoga Education, he added.

For first time, cotton acreage in Pb may fall below 2L ha

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Back-to-back pest attacks, unpredictable weather patterns and unavailability of canal water for sowing have brought the cultivation inPunjabto almost naught. It is for the first time in decades that the area under the white gold has shrunk below 2 lakh hectares. Though the exact data is yet to emerge, it is estimated to drop to 1.75 lakh hectares this season.

The downward trend had started after the first big whitefly attack on the crop in September-October 2015, but after 8 years, the interest of farmers towards this alternative to paddy is seen fast diminishing. So much so that the area under cotton cultivation in Punjab has reduced to one third in the last 15 years from 5.28 lakh hectares in 2008 to 1.75 lakh in 2023.

Cotton is mainly grown in semi-arid districts of Bathinda, Mansa, Fazilka and Muktsar. It is also grown in small quantities in Faridkot, Moga, Barnala and Sangrur districts. As compared to Punjab, the cotton is grown on a much larger area in adjoining

Plea to bring Himachal’s small dams under Safety Act

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Small Dams in the state should also be brought under the ambit of the Dams Safety Act, 2021, and the future construction should be carried out as per the procedure laid under the Act.

The idea was mooted during a meeting organised by Disaster Management cell on the preparedness for the impending monsoon season. It was chaired by Principal Secretary, Revenue, Onkar Chand Sharma.

Sharma also stressed on the need to accumulate and disseminate real-time information regarding the rise or drop in the water level of water bodies and dams, Earthquakes, cloudbursts, lightning and other natural disasters for timely action.

Sharma also laid Stress on the use of modern-day technologies, especially SACHET app developed by the . The application provides weather-related alerts on time and issues dos and donts in a particular state of emergency at a particular place and time.

Jageshwar dham to be developed as centre for holistic well-being

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Various government departments, academic institutions, medical colleges, Police, paramilitary staff, and District Administration inUttarakhandcame together to celebrateInternational Dayon Wednesday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in ayoga session at Jageshwar DhaminAlmora, where he announced plans to develop the location as “a centre for holistic well-being”.

Yoga encompasses mental, physical, spiritual, religious, and cultural awareness.

He further mentioned the initiation of the Manas Mandir Mala Mission, a project aimed at developing major temples in the Kumaon region, starting with Jageshwar dham. Meanwhile, Swami Rama Himalayan University celebrated InternationalYoga Daywith the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ meaning ‘the world is one family.

Govt to develop integrated green road network in UP

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The Yogi Adityanath government is working on an innovative initiative to ease traffic on streets, facilitate transportation and develop an integrated and green road Network with less carbon emissions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. As part of the initiative, all municipal roads in urban areas will be widened in the state, reducing traffic and ensuring smooth movement of commuters.

The Urban Development department is gearing up to propose for replacement of the Urban Road Improvement Scheme, which has been in operation since 2013-14, by an incentive-based plan called the Chief Minister Green Road Development Scheme ( CM-GRIDS Urban), for the effective development of such roads. This will also help municipal bodies achieve financial autonomy.

Currently, there is no dedicated plan for the development of roads in Uttar Pradesh with widths ranging from 10 metre to 45 metre, despite these wide roads being considered the main routes for urban transport and economic activities. The proposed road network aims to develop integrated green roads that are cost-effective and have low carbon emissions. In addition, the plan seeks to enhance transportation efficiency, develop safe roads and intersections, maintain and manage created assets as well as achieve financial autonomy for municipal bodies.

Notably, the proposed plan is based on principles such as easy access to transportation systems, seamless mobility, innovative utilisation of road spaces, stakeholder participation and citizen engagement and aims to benefit everyone.

According to the proposal, urban areas will also have to fulfill eligibility and funding allocation criteria to benefit from the CM-GRIDS. As per the proposal, urban bodies that achieve a minimum 10 per cent increase in their revenue collection compared to the previous year will be eligible to receive grants under the scheme.

Under the scheme, at least 20 per cent of the total estimated transportation by the urban body will be carried out through its own Resources. However, the urban body can utilise funds obtained from other schemes or programmes (such as AMRUT SEM LAD or others) through convergence.

As per the guidelines of the Indian Road Congress (IRC), only the development of sub-arterial, collector and local streets with road widths (right of way) greater than 10 metre and less than 45 metre will be included. The funds received under the scheme will be utilised solely for the development of roads.

To transfer funds to urban bodies, a bank account will be opened in the name of CM-GRIDS (Urban) at the headquarters level by the agency, and the transfer of funds will be carried out through authorised signatories.

Under the proposed scheme, grants will be given to all the municipal corporations in the first phase. In the second phase, the remaining nagar palika parishads and nagar panchayats will be included.

CM launches village-level shops for generic drugs

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Chief ministerHemant Soren rolled out panchayat-level medicine shop scheme by providing licences to 21 youths to set up generic drugs store. The move aims to ensure easy availability of medicines at grassroots level and boost EMPLOYMENT.

He said, Medicine shops stocked with essential medicines will be opened in every village so that the villagers do not have to go to their respective blocks and districts for medicines.

The country will be strong only when the state is strong and the state will be strong only when the rural economy becomes strong. Hence, our schemes keep the rural economy at the centre. The government is working in the interest of villagers, especially farmers and labourers, by making them self-reliant, increasing their income, providing them with better Education amenities, employment, and self-employment opportunities.

Bihar to launch subsidy scheme to promote cattle farming of indigenous breeds

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Bihars animal husbandry department has proposed a subsidy scheme to promote cattle farming of indigenous breeds.

The scheme envisages a subsidy of up to 75% of the cost of cowshed installation, purchase of cattle and farming management. The subsidy will be offered on purchase of Sahiwal, Gyr and Tharparkar breed of cows in the units of two, four, 15 and 20 cows.

Currently, the subsidy scheme is available only for cross-breeds cows and buffaloes. This year, we have allocated40 crore in the annual budget for promoting cattle farming of indigenous breeds. The department has proposed to offer subsidy to around 5,500 beneficiaries under the scheme, said the minister.

After implementing the Mukhya Mantri Bayu Swasthya Seva (MMBSS), the State Government has now initiated steps to roll out an air ambulance service across the State.

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The Government had launched the MMBSS in September 2021 to provide modern healthcare facilities by super specialty doctors to patients of remote areas of Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri districts.

Now, the Government is to extend the privilege throughout the State with deployment of a dedicated Helicopter in Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in order to provide a speedy medical outreach to needy citizens, sources said.

It can cohesively augment the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system in the regions where challenging topography and road terrain prevent road ambulances from rendering timely medical aid.

By utilising the versatility of helicopters which are suitably equipped for EMS role, the HEMS can increase the accessibility and timeliness of trauma care services to a wider Population base.

The chopper will be stationed at one of the major medical colleges like Aiims, Bhubaneswar, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science & Research, Sambalpur, and MKCG Medical College, Brahmapur.

The helicopter will be equipped with ventilator, monitor defibrillator, fibre optic laryngoscope with all types of blades, syringe pump, portable Oxygen bottle, advanced life support crash kit, stretcher, neonatal transport incubator, hand held blood gas analyser, etc.

MSMEs are powerful means of investment and employment

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Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the spirit of creating a strong industrial landscape and EMPLOYMENT generation is embedded in every pore of the roadmap which we have prepared for building an Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh for a Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The role of big industries is as important as the role of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs in the yagya that is going on to make a 21st century Atmanirbhar Bharat under the Leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The role of these entrepreneurs is very important in providing employment to the youth, they are a powerful means of creating and employment opportunities at the local level. The State Government is committed to provide all possible cooperation to help and develop these units working locally on local Resources. For this purpose, the theme of the summit being held today has been kept as Positive coincidence of Economic Development – Micro, Small and Medium Industries of Madhya Pradesh.

Chouhan inaugurated the State Level MSME Summit at Hotel Amer Green Bhopal. Bhopal Mayor Smt. Malti Rai was present as a special guest. The office bearers of several Industry associations, big industrial houses, new entrepreneurs, senior officers of the central and state governments participated in the summit.

The Chief Minister said that Micro, Small and Medium enterprises are partners in the prosperity and development of Madhya Pradesh. This summit has been organized to discuss how we can move forward together. Enthusiasm is most important for success. You move forward by taking advantage of Ease of Doing Business with positive thinking. Share the points where there is a need for improvement in government policies with the government. Whatever is best will be implemented. We will work together and take Madhya Pradesh forward. We are all determined to make India a leader in the world under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.

Chouhan said that 12 schemes are being implemented in the state to promote self-employment and small industries. Mukhyamantri Seekho Kamao Yojana is also being implemented, in which 700 works have been identified. Entrepreneurs should join this scheme, connect youth, make them skilled and take advantage of the scheme. This scheme is useful for entrepreneurs and youth desirous of employment and is effective for making Madhya Pradesh capable and self-reliant.

Horticulture crops in 53k ha destroyed

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More than 14,000 fruit-bearing trees and Plants over 53,000 hectares of land in the state have been destroyed in last weeks cyclone, according to the initial estimates.Gujarat Energy Transmission Company Ltdand other power distribution companies also suffered damages to the tune of Rs 783 crore.

spokespersonRushikesh Patelsaid that cash doles worth Rs 1.23 crore have been distributed to persons who were evacuated to safer places ahead of Cyclone Biparjoys landfall in Gujarat. Electricity supply was disrupted in 6,486 villages of the state, and it has been restored in 5,753 villages, the state Health minister said.

Patel said that initial estimates show that Horticulture crops have been destroyed over 53,000 hectares. It is estimated that 14,887 fruit bearing trees have been destroyed in the cyclone. Our teams have still been surveying the damage to crops, the minister said.