CHHATTISGARH
Budget Highlights 2021-22
. Formation of a special police force, Bastar Tigers, in all districts of Bastar division
- Establishment of “C-Mart” store to make Chhattisgarhi arts, crafts, forest produce, agriculture and all other types of products and cuisines available under one roof
- Setting up rural industrial park similar to Pauni Pasari scheme in cities
- Fisheries to get same status as agriculture
- Four new development boards constituted to revive traditional rural business skills – Telghani, leather craftsman, iron craftsman and Razakar Development Board
- New justice scheme will be launched for rural agricultural landless labourers
- “Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendu Patta Collector Social Security Scheme” for Tendu Patta collector families
- Assistance of Rs 5 lakh to journalists on accidental death
- Lump sum assistance of Rs 5,000 to women under Kaushalya Maternity Scheme on birth of second girl child
- Mukhyamantri Dharsa Development Scheme to facilitate farmers to reach the fields
- Establishment of Chhattisgarh Cultural Zone on the lines of Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, in Nava Raipur.
- Provision of Rs 30 crores for Shri Ram Vangaman tourism complex
- 119 new English schools under Swami Atmanand English Medium School Scheme
- Establishment of National Level Boarding School at Nava Raipur
- Provision of Rs 5.85 crores for Padhna Likhna Abhiyan Yojana
- Establishment of 7 new colleges
- Graduation courses started in 14 colleges and PG courses in 15 colleges
- Establishment of 9 boys and 9 new girls hostels
- Building 6 new colleges
- Establishment of 2 new ITIs
- Provision of new items totalling Rs 504 crores for construction of 12 railway overbridges, 151 new bridges, 585 roads
- Provision of Rs 12 crore for construction of 104 roads and 116 bridges in Naxalite affected rural areas.
- Provision of Rs 300 crore for new irrigation schemes
- Provision of 45 crores for new water supply schemes in urban areas
- Establishment of Gems and Jewellery Park at Pandri Raipur
- Provision for extension of electric line to facilitate irrigation of fields along rivers
- Establishment of Bio Ethanol Exhibition Site Plant in Village Godhi, Bemetara
- Establishment of 11 new tehsils and 5 new subdivisions
- Creation of 2,200 new posts of women home guards in girls hostels, ashrams
- Government takes over Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College Durg
- Provision of Rs 5,703 crore for Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
- Provision of 2,500 crore under Krishak Jeevan Jyoti Yojana
- Rs 150 crores for energization of agricultural pumps, provision of 530 crores under Saur Sujala.
- Target set for disbursement of Short-term agricultural loan worth Rs 5,900 crore without interest to farmers
- Provision of Rs 175 crores for Godhan Nyaya Yojana
- Establishment of state level helpdesk centre for unorganized workers
- Provision of Rs 150 crores for Chhattisgarh Roads and Infrastructure Development Corporation for construction of 3,900 km long roads and bridges costing 5,225 crore
- Provision of Rs 100 crores for Mukhyamantri Sugam Sadak Yojana
- Provision of Rs 940 crores for 24 roads of length of 825 km in the ADB Phase-3 project.
- Provision of Rs 152 crores for 4 major irrigation projects Arpa Bhaisajhar, Kelo, Rajiv Samoda Diversion and Sandhur
- Monthly Stationery Allowance of Patwaris increased by Rs 250
- Honorarium of Swachhta Didis to be increased from Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000
- A provision of Rs 300 crores for the construction of new medical colleges Kanker, Korba and Mahasamund
- Establishment of Community Health Centre at Sanna, Jashpur, Shivrinarayan-Janjgir and 30 bed hospital at Risali-Bhilai
- Provision of 13 crores for the Chief Minister Haat Bazar Clinic Scheme
- INTERNATIONAL
Russia Launched First Arctic-monitoring Satellite
The Russian Space agency, Roscosmos, has successfully launched its first ever Arctic-monitoring satellite that will monitor the Arctic’s climate and environment.
The space agency blasted off the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket which is also carrying the Arktika-M satellite on board.
The rocket was blasted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on February 28, 2021. The Arktika-M spacecraft was launched to orbit later.
The development of this satellite system in the highly elliptical orbits is required to collect the information in order to solve the operational meteorology problems as well as the hydrology problems.
The satellite will also monitor the climate and environment of the Arctic region.
Arktika-M satellite will also transmit the overview images of Earth’s northern polar region and the adjoining areas every 15-30 minutes.
MoU Signed Between India and Fiji
The Cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between India and Fiji in the fields of Agriculture and related sectors. Highlights: The memorandum of understanding requires the exchange of scientists, experts, technology transfer, infrastructure development for agricultural development, holding workshops and seminars, forming joint ventures, promoting agricultural product marketing and value-added investment, promoting direct agricultural trade, research programs, etc. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be valid for five years.
MoU signed between India and France
The Cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding on Renewable Energy Cooperation between India and France. Highlights:
The MoU was signed in January 2021. The purpose of the memorandum of understanding is to lay a foundation for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of new energy and renewable energy on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity.
It covers technologies related to solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen energy and biomass energy.
MoU requires exchange and training of scientific and technical personnel, exchange of scientific and technical information and data, organization of workshops and seminars, transfer of equipment, expertise and technology; and development of joint research and technology projects.
NATIONAL
National Safety Day: 04 March
The National Safety Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on March 4 by the National Safety Council (NSC) of India.
In 2021, we are observing the 50th NSD.
The day aims to develop a sense of safety awareness among people by providing them with safety, health and environment related support services.
The day is also celebrated to mark the foundation of the National Safety Council, which was set up on 4th March, 1966 by the Ministry of Labour, Government of India.
2021 Theme: “Sadak Suraksha (Road Safety)”.
Indian Scientists design & develop low-cost optical spectrograph
Indian Scientists have designed and developed a low-cost optical spectrograph.
The spectrograph can locate sources of faint light from distant quasars and galaxies.
It is one of the the largest astronomical spectrographs in the country and has been successfully commissioned on the 3.6-Metre Devasthal Optical Telescope near Nainital Uttarakhand.
A spectrograph is an instrument used to obtain and record an astronomical spectrum.
Entire rail network in the country will be fully electrified by 2023
The entire rail network in the country will be fully electrified by 2023 while all rail networks will run on renewable energy by 2030.
This was stated by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal while addressing the Maritime India Summit-2021.
The government is working on multi-modal logistical solutions to bring down the cost of transportation and increase the supply chain efficiency.
The Minister said, integration of Road, Rail and Waterways can truly make India ‘One Nation, One Market, One Supply’.
Launch of CSIR Floriculture Mission
Union Minister launches CSIR Floriculture Mission. About CSIR Floriculture Mission:
Under this mission, the available knowledge base in the CSIR Institute will be used and utilized to help Indian farmers and industries reposition themselves to meet import requirements.
The mission has been approved for execution in 21 States and Union Territories.
Implementation in cooperation with the following organizations:
Indian Council of Agricultural Research -Directorate of Floriculture
Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd
Fragrance and Flavour Development Centre, Kannauj