27.09.22

Haryana to see more Pusa decomposer use to curb stubble burning this year

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Scepticism fromfarmersabout bio-decomposers notwithstanding, they remain at the forefront of government efforts to bring down farm fires that choke Delhi-NCR at the onset of winter.

The Pusa bio-decomposer, a microbial solution, will be sprayed on at least five lakh acres of land inHaryanathis year. So far, more than 1,000 farmers in the state have filled up forms to avail of the solution. Pusa spraying in the fields is free and will begin from the first week of October. The total area under paddy coverage in Haryana is 34.1 lakh acres.

Last year, the Pusa bio-decomposer was sprayed on three lakh acres in the state. Cases of stubble burning, however, sharply increased from 4,202 in 2020 to 7,197 in 2021. Farmers havent been keen on bio-decomposers because of the time it takes to break down the crop waste, arguing that burning it is the fastest way of preparing the fields for the next crop.

State collaborating with WB for 1,714cr project: Cheema

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Punjab finance ministerHarpal Singh Cheemasaid on Wednesday that the state was collaborating with theunder a $215 million (Rs 1,714.89 crore)BFAIR(building fiscal and institutional resilience) project in which the states contribution will be $65 million (Rs 518.72 crore).

He claimed that unlike the other loans, this Money will be for systemic reforms in five departments, of finance, planning, Governance reforms, Local Government, and womens and child development.

Himachal Pradesh: First to connect all VLTD vehicles with ERSS

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Himachal Pradesh has become Indias first state to connect the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS).

All the registered commercial vehicles equipped with VLRD will be connected with ERSS.

Through this mechanism, these vehicles can be tracked anywhere in India.

Over 9,423 vehicles have been registered and connected with ERSS.

Under this mechanism, both Police and transport department can now monitor the vehicles.

This system was launched by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Peterhof, in Shimla.

Panic Button for safety

Chief Minister also launched the facility of panic button for womens and childs safety in public vehicles. Vehicle Location Tracking Device, comprising of Emergency Panic Button System and Command Control Centre has been linked with the Emergency Response Support System 112. When this panic button is pressed at the time of distress, it would send a signal through satellite to 112. Following this, the system will connect the person in distress and alert the police.

Establishment of this monitoring centre or command control centre would help in detecting the theft of vehicles and vehicle accidents easily.

It would easy to monitor the movement of vehicle, in order to ensure safety of Women and children.

This innovative initiative would make roads in states more safe and secure.

Uttarakhand to rope in jobless for cow protection, pay Rs 5,000 per month

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Uttarakhandhas decided to constitute villagecow protectioncommittees and pay up to Rs 5,000 per month to its members for protecting and nurturing stray cows. The project is expected to provide jobs to residents of around 50 villages, with an initial of Rs 1 crore in the next six months in the ventures pilot phase.

Unskilled, illiterate and unemployed people from villages will be appointed gau sevaks and will be paid Rs 4,000 to 5,000 per month to look after stray cows. One person will have to take the responsibility for at least four to five cows and will be paid at least Rs 900 per animal. The project will provide EMPLOYMENT to locals and check the issue of cattle menace at the same time.

Lulu Group to invest Rs 2,400 crore in malls in Prayagraj, Varanasi

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More cities inUttar Pradeshare set to get an international shopping mall.
TheLulu Groupis plannig to expand its retail business in the state within the next three years. Senior executives of the company, which operates a chain of hypermarkets, announced on Saturday that the group has plans to open a shopping mall in Prayagraj and Varanasi with total investments of Rs 2,400 crore. After that, the group has plans to expand its operations in the retail space in UP by covering Kanpur andGorakhpur.

Lulu Group has already started work on setting up a Food Processing plant in Greater Noida.

To promote products manufactured by UP-based artisans and craftsman, an area will be demarcated on the ground floor of the mall. The group will showcase the patented ODOP products prominently.

Better AQI index can increase lifespans in Jharkhand, says report

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Improvement in air quality index (AQI), particularly in terms of reducing the PM2.5 level can improve the life expectancy in all 24 districts ofJharkhand.
A study conducted by theEnergy Policy Institute, University of Chicago (EPIC), has found that by adhering toWorld Health Organisation(WHO) prescribed standards of PM2.5 concentration, theaverage life expectancyof a person can be improved by 6.8 years inDhanbadand 5.4 years in Ranchi.

AQLI links research work with satellite data of PM2.5 concentration and plot life expectancy graph as every 10 micro gram per metre cube increase in PM2.5 concentration reduced life expectancy by 0.64 years.

Complete irrigation projects by 2025, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar tells officials

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Chief ministerNitish Kumar asked the departments concerned to complete all the projects taken up under the Har Khet TakSinchai Ka Paani(Irrigation water for every farmland) scheme of the by 2025.

The projects have been taken up as part of the governments saatnischay(seven resolves)-II programme.

At the same time, the CM stressed on the expeditious execution of the work related to the intra-linking of the rivers within the state, so that the avowed aim of the irrigation water for every farmland is fulfilled.

The CM also asked the minor irrigation Resources department to complete the construction of the required number of check Dams and also coordinate with theAgriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture departmentto resolve the problems, if any.

Chhattisgarh govt to buy cow urine from cattle rearers at Rs 4 per litre

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After introducing the unique cash-for-cow-dung scheme, Congress government inChhattisgarhis ready to launch yet another scheme for procuring cow urine at a price of Rs 4 per litre as part of its effort to generate income for farmers as well as to ensure sustainable cow protection across the state.

The scheme is to be launched on the occasion of Hareli Tihar on July 28. Bhupesh Baghel’s government says it is for the first time that any government has come up with a scheme to procure bovine urine by extending its Gaudhan Nyay Yojana.

Gaudhan Nyay Mission director Ayyaz Tamboli has directed all district collectors to make necessary arrangements for the same.

The procured cow urine would be used for the preparation of pest control products and natural liquid fertiliser with the help of self-help Women groups. This will reduce the cost of Fertilizers in farming and the use of liquid fertilizers in fields.

The departments of animal husbandry and Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture science centre would impart special training for the same to select women groups.

Chhattisgarh was the first state in the country to launch the unique Gaudhan Nyay Yojana on June 25, 2020, on the occasion of Hareli festival. Presently, the state is procuring cow dung from the cattle rearers at Rs two per kilogram and the procured cow dung is being used to prepare vermicompost for .

Discom to set up master control room for smart meters

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aking its smart metering system a step forward,Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited(MPPKVVCL) is now going to set up a master control room for live feed and monitoring of smart meters being installed in all districts ofMalwa-Nimarregion.

This master control room, which is being set up at Polo Ground in Indore, will get live feeds from smart meters installed in 47 cities of the region including Indore, Mhow, Khargone, Ujjain,Ratlam, Dewas etc., claimed officials.

Smart meter works on radio frequency technology and it comes with series of benefits including real time consumption data, remote disconnection and re-connection.

TheGujaratgovernment gave in-principle approval to allot Rs 5.62 crore to three municipalities of under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana.

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The government has allotted the fund to carry out various works in residential private societies through public PARTNERSHIP.

The proposal was sent to the chief ministerBhupendra Patelby the Gujarat Municipal Finance Board.

Under Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, public partnership scheme, the , Society and local body will bear 70:20:10 of the total cost respectively.