July 2019

CHHATTISGARH Satellite imagery can be used to save Arpa river   To save nature,there is the need for using local materials to protect environment and urged the people to carry a bag while going to market to phase out the use of plastic.   Bio-scientists pointed out how using bio-digesters the sewerage from drains can … Read more

CHHATTISGARH India’s first garbage cafe to come up in Ambikapur   In a unique initiative, Ambikapur administration will start giving free meals to ragpickers, and just about anyone who brings in 1kg of plastic garbage.   A city of less than 2 lakh, Ambikapur had jumped 15 positions to become the second cleanest city in the country … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Anusuiya Uikey was appointed as the Governor of Chhattisgarh   Anusuiya Uikey, a Senior  tribal BJP leader from Madhya Pradesh,was appointed as the Governor of Chhattisgarh on 16 July. Anusuiya Uikey replacesAnandiben Patel. Anandiben Patel is currently the Governor of Madhya Pradesh as well as she holds the charge as the Governor of Chhattisgarh.   Anusuiya Uikeyis the first tribal to … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·         State government is seriously contemplating on prohibition Chhattisgarh may go dry soon as the state government is “seriously contemplating” to implement prohibition of liquor in the state. The state government already constituted three committees—comprising experts, social organisations and MLAs—to give recommendations on the prohibition Since January 1, 2018 to May 2019 the state … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Mineral fund to boost development   The state government has decided to widen the scope of development works that can be allowed under District Mineral Trust Fund (DMF). Now the fund can be utilized for upgrading education, health, drinking water and agriculture sectors.   Earlier, the fund was utilized for mainly infrastructure purposes. The … Read more

CHHATTISGARH State Power Company meets record 4760 MW power demand: Shukla   He said the power demand of the state reached record 4760 MW, but despite that the demand was met without any acute shortage and load-shedding due to better management.   He said additional number of home users has increased while with still high … Read more

CHHATTISGARH State economy facing 3 challenges: Finance Commission   Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission NK Singh said Chhattisgarh is facing three challenges to further its growth story.   He said the Chhattisgarh first needs a quantum jump in its growth rate and for this he emphasised on reforms, diversification of crops and contract farming … Read more

The key highlights of union Budget 2019 are  given below : A 10-point Vision for the decade Building Team India with Jan Bhagidari Minimum Government Maximum Governance. To Achieve green Mother Earth and Blue Skies through a pollution-free India. Making Digital India reach every sector of the economy. Launching Gaganyan, Chandrayan, other Space and Satellite … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Agri-Business Incubation Centre started in Chhattisgarh   An Agri-Business Incubation Centre has started in Chhattisgarh.   The centre has been set up by the Union Agriculture Ministry in the Indira Gandhi Agriculture University of Raipur.   Agri-Business Incubation Centre is set up under the National Agriculture Development Scheme- RAFTAAR.   Under the scheme, guidance, … Read more

CHHATTISGARH CM moots Sports Devpt Authority for Chhattisgarh   Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said a Sports Development Authority will be set up in the state for better coordination to host national and international level sports activities.   The CM directed the concerned officials to place a proposal for it.  The state policy level decisions … Read more