July 2019

MAHARASHTRA Government opens up 13 tribal schemes for Dhangars in Maharashtra   The state cabinet approved sops by offering 13 tribal schemes to the community.   Dhangars, listed in the VJNT list, get reservation in jobs and education but have been agitating to get Scheduled Tribe status.   Although there is no community-wise census, Dhangars … Read more

RAJASTHAN Roaring Rajasthan: Tiger count up 115%   Rajasthan’s tiger population has grown by 115% in the last 12 years, says ‘Status of Tigers in India-2018’ report which was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on International Tiger Day.   With 69 tigers, the state stands ninth in the predatory feline population across the country. Madhya Pradesh … Read more

MAHARASHTRA In a first, Maharashtra gets biometric database to list criminals   An automated multimodal biometric identification system (Ambis) that aims to create an ‘instant’ criminal database by addition of fingerprint, retina and face scans was inaugurated by CM Devendra Fadnavis   Ambis is part of the state government’s plans to modernise the police and improve crime … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         Govt plans to amend Act to ensure life term for food adulteration ð  The Rajasthan government plans to amend the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act to make the provision of life imprisonment penalty against those found guilty of food adulteration. ð  The government also plans to make food adulteration a nonbailable offence and … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Cabinet clears first phase of Marathwada water grid   The State Cabinet on Tuesday approved the first phase of the ₹4,293-crore Marathwada water grid project to mitigate water woes in the region.   The council of ministers also gave a go-ahead for the bidding process on the basis of hybrid annuity to set up … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan risks running out of water: Study   Rajasthan could reel under extreme water crisis in the coming years with the per capita water (PCW) availability going down from 2028 billion cubic metre (BCM) in 1951 to 637 BCM in 2016, state government figures say. The study prepared by the water resources department stated that during the said period, … Read more

MAHARASHTRA State to promote startups with competition   The State government will organise a Business Plan Competition (BPC) to give a boost to industrial and economic growth and promote budding entrepreneurs and startups.   Organised by the Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS), the State issued guidelines for conducting the BPC. Each district will have one … Read more

RAJASTHAN State to bring bill against terrorism, organised crime   In order to ensure effective action against smuggling of drugs and narcotics and other serious crimes, the state government will soon bring Rajasthan Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill.   CM said, to handle the challenge of drug smuggling, the state and Centre have many … Read more

MAHARASHTRA State to find its own Hima Das through Mission Shakti   Following the success of ace sprinter Hima Das, the Maharashtra government has decided to speed up its programme to spot Olympic talent in remote tribal regions of the State.   Through Mission Shakti, international-quality facilities will be provided with a view to increase … Read more

RAJASTHAN Special cells to monitor rainwater harvesting   Based on the directions of the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Rajasthan will constitute rainwater harvesting cells in 111 cities and towns across 29 districts for effective monitoring.   According to the guidelines, the cell will monitor the extent of groundwater extraction and aquifer recharge. This information will be displayed at prominent … Read more