August 2019

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra govt to ‘verify’ historical sites and restrict construction   After losing historic monuments to developmental projects and encroachments, the state government has launched a drive to physically verify the situation at these sites, and mark out controlled areas or buffers around them to restrict constructions. This drive has been launched from Marathwada, where … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government launches new higher education model named RACE   A new higher education model launched in Rajasthan for distribution of faculties and movable assets among the government colleges at the district level to rationalize the availability of resources. The model will create a pool for sharing of facilities will benefit the colleges lacking infrastructure. Minister of … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Mumbai hospital shows the way, reverses breastfeeding stats   It has long been proved that breastfeeding reduces infant mortality and prevents childhood diseases. Yet, in Maharashtra, only 58% babies under the age of three are breastfed within an hour of birth. This is despite 90% deliveries now taking place in a medical facility.   Doctors and nurses made … Read more

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Mumbai hospital shows the way, reverses breastfeeding stats   It has long been proved that breastfeeding reduces infant mortality and prevents childhood diseases. Yet, in Maharashtra, only 58% babies under the age of three are breastfed within an hour of birth. This is despite 90% deliveries now taking place in a medical facility.   Doctors and nurses made … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan passes lynching, honour killing bills   The Rajasthan assembly passed a bill against mob lynching and another one against honour killings.   The Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 provides for life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh to convicts in cases of mob lynching involving the victim’s death.   The … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra to start cloud seeding in rain-deficit Marathwada   With monsoon evading most parts of the region, the state government is likely to begin its cloud seeding experiments this week.   The radar to monitor cloud cover and other weather conditions has been brought from the US and is being assembled in Aurangabad.   Karnataka took … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan tops in ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ for 3rd time   For the third consecutive time, the state will be felicitated for its best practices, innovations, awareness generation, community engagement and improvement in sex ratio at birth, under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP). State’s department of women and child development will collect the award at … Read more

MAHARASHTRA MMRDA calls for new ideas to boost Metro connectivity To improve last-mile access to Metro stations, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), along with the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Toyota Mobility Foundation, has launched the Station Access and Mobility Program (STAMP) – a technology driven challenge inviting innovative ideas for crowd management … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt scheme to ensure beggar-free capital   Unlike previous occasions, this time the state government will ensure making Jaipur a ‘beggar-free capital’ by introducing a scheme, which will involve complete facilitation and rehabilitation package for the beggars. This will ensure skill development and alternative job opportunities for them.   The Rajasthan Rehabilitation of Beggars or Indigents … Read more