August 2018

RAJASTHAN WB approves 2k cr for power reforms in Raj   World Bank (WB) has approved USD 250 million (approx Rs 1,717 crore) for second programmatic electricity distribution reform in Rajasthan. The reforms will help accomplish objectifies of Government of India’s ‘power for all’ campaign that aims to provide 24 hours electricity supply to each … Read more

MAHARASHTRA MRM launches pension scheme for needy women   The Sangh Parivar affiliated Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) will launch a pension scheme for divorced and needy Muslim women in Maharashtra. The sustenance allowance will be initially given to 50 women, which includes victims of oral, triple-talaq, with the numbers being increased gradually. It will be … Read more

RAJASTHAN Nod to extra space at green buildings in Rajasthan   Rajasthan has already adopted the green building ranking system of Indian Green Building Congress and presently too, various incentives are being offered for the development of green buildings at the state.   The state government, in a bid to promote the development of green … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Pune is best city to live, Mumbai at No 3   Maharashtra’s Pune, Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai are the top three cities, while New Delhi ranks a lowly 65 in an Ease of Living Index released by the Central government.   While four cities of Maharashtra (Thane is the sixth) are in the … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Reliance Power may earn Rs 2,000 cr from Mumbai power consumers   Mumbai suburban power consumers may end up paying about Rs 2,000 crore to Reliance Power via the Mumbai power distribution business in the next couple of years. This recovery is likely to be made from consumers under the head ‘Adjustment of Rate … Read more

MAHARASHTRA More demand for higher education   The enrolment in higher education programmes across Maharashtra has increased to 41,31,757 in 2017-18 from 40,16,309 in 2016-17, a growth of 2.9%, according to the All India Survey of Higher Education 2017-18 released.   While the rise is significant for the state, considering the enrolment increased only by … Read more

  MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra lags behind in eye donations: Data tabled in LS   Despite having the largest number of eye banks in the country, Maharashtra stands sixth in eye donations. The national data submitted in the Lok Sabha said the state recorded only 936 out of 14,474 (6%) eye donations in India between April and … Read more

RAJASTHAN Agri share goes down in GDP of state: study   The contribution of agriculture sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Rajasthan has come down from 28.93% in 2013 to 24.61% in 2017-18, revealed a report released by the Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society, a civil society organisation.   The … Read more

RAJASTHAN 2,267 govt schools get five-star rating   A total of 2,267 government schools in Rajasthan have been given ‘5 star’ ranking based on their educational performance, cleanliness, enrolment and other parameters.   While hotels and consumer products are seen carrying fivestar ratings, government schools in the state will now be rated in a similar … Read more