Chhattisgarh Affairs
The Chhattisgarh government has built more than 30.6 lakh structures in drains and rivulets of forest areas under the Narva Vikas Yojana.
Forest Minister Mohammad Akbar said the construction has been done for water conservation in the forest regions under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA). They will treat about 12.69 lakh hectares of land.
The Centre gives financial assistance to states under CAMPA to promote afforestation and regeneration activities as a way of compensating for forest land diverted to non-forest uses, the Minister said.
For 2019-20, water conservation works worth Rs 160.95 crores were done and 1,829 km of drains were treated. Around 4.84 hectares of land would benefit from this, he said.
Similarly, for 2020-21, construction works for water conservation is going on. This will cover 4,160 km of drains.
National and International Affairs
Nagalands’ Naga Cucumber Gets GI Tag
Nagaland’s sweet cucumber was granted a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product.
Highlights:
Under the terms of The of products (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, Nagaland’s sweet cucumber was granted a geographical identification (GI) tag.
The cucumber is one of the significant vital crops within the Northeast region. Nagaland has the 5th-highest farming of this fruit area-wise and ranks 3rd in production.
Naga cucumber is distinguished for its sweetness and unique green colour. It’s rich in potassium and has low calories.
The GI tag is a crucial sign used on products with a selected geographical origin and reputation. It denotes the authenticity of not only the merchandise but the tactic during which it had been produced.
The GI tag is supposed to guard the truly unique traditions of communities against appropriating large industries and thus allow these regions economic prosperity by manufacturing, producing, and Marketing their lore.
Home Minister inaugurates 17th Formation Day of NDMA.
The <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/national-disaster-management-authority”>National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 17th Formation Day, will be inaugurated in New Delhi on 28 September by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Highlights:
The theme of this Formation Day is Cascading effects of disaster events within the Himalayan region.
The Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, Dr P. K. Mishra, will deliver the valediction. Ajay Kumar Mishra and Nisith Pramanik, The Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, and the Union Home Secretary also will be present.
The technical session will see leading experts holding talks on Cascading Effects of Disaster Events within the Himalayan region within the country.
NDMA is remitted to get down policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management. India envisions the event of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness and Response.