August 2019

MAHARASHTRA ·         Maharashtra seeks Rs.3000 crore as monetary assistance from the Centre The Maharashtra government has sought 3,000 crore package as assistance from the Centre before the final review of the inter-ministerial committee on disaster management on assessment of the damage caused by the flood. Earlier, Karnataka State has sought Rs.3000 crore for interim flood relief. TheState’s Relief and Rehabilitation, and … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         State lines up new policies to boost investments, jobs ð  The chief minister had directed the department to prepare the New Industrial Policy and the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS). The policy drafts have been prepared and cleared by the industry minister; they have been circulated to various departments for suggestions.   ð  … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Mumbai’s PM10 levels highest among 3 major coastal cities in India: Study   With an 80% increase in the concentration of annual average particulate matter (PM) 10 solid and liquid particles 10 microns or smaller, suspended in the air – witnessed over a 12-year period (2007-2018), Mumbai is the most polluted of the country’s … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to add more water bodies to boost fisheries   The government plans to give a big boost to fisheries in the state. Rajasthan has not been able to exploit its potential in fisheries. The government plans to bring about 1 lakh more hectares of water bodies under fisheries by 2022.   According to the government data … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra to seek Rs 3,000 crore flood aid from Centre The state government plans to send a memorandum to the Centre seeking Rs 3,000-crore assistance for relief and rehabilitation in flood-affected areas. The memorandum will account for loss of crops, livestock, electricity infrastructure and damage to government buildings, primarily school buildings. Till date, over … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Marriage key reason for intra-state migration According to the Census 2011 report on migration, Rajasthan’s 28% of the 6,85,00,000 population was found to be residing in a district different from their birthplace in Rajasthan. The report on migration states that the sole reason for the staggering 66% of the total intra-state migration was marriage. The report revealed … Read more

RAJASTHAN Govt to launch women empowerment schemes   The women and child development department is set to launch several schemes for women empowerment after chief minister Ashok Gehlot announced a special fund of Rs1000 crore in 2019-20 Rajasthan budget.   CM in his budget speech had announced the ~1000 crore ‘Priyadarshini Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra mulls law to make Marathi mandatory in all schools   The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to prepare a draft law to make Marathi mandatory in schools affiliated to all boards, including ICSE and CBSE, in the state.   Issues such as making Marathi compulsory in schools, developing reading culture among students, empowerment … Read more

MAHARASHTRA ADB approved USD 200 millions to improve road infrastructure in 34 districts of Maharashtra   Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan of $200 millionto upgrade rural roads to all-weather standards in 34 districts of India’s Maharashtra State to better connect rural areas with markets and services. The upgraded roads under the ADB project will boost … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Centre releases Rs 1,100 crore for material component in Rajasthan   Of the Rs 1,878 crore which is due for material component under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Rajasthan for the financial year 2019-20, the Centre has released Rs 400 crore and Rs 705 crore more has been sanctioned for the … Read more