CHHATTISGARH
Chhattisgarh plans India’s largest human-made forest
In one of the country’s biggest ecological restoration, Chhattisgarh is all set to introduce country’s biggest human-made forest area by converting a 2,500 acre of barren land into a natural habitat at Nandini mines located in Durg district.
The project has been devised taking a cue from the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration that aims to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems and to combat climate change and prevent a mass extinction.
The twin city of Bhilai-Durg hardly has a dense patch of greenery as steel and cement industries dominate the region. Hence, to give a green touch and strike a balance with environment, the concept will not only curb pollution but also revive the ecosystem of the area.
Under the five-year plan, this project has taken off with initial plantation work to be done on a stretch of 885 acre of Nandini mines as part of the first phase. Dense trees like mahua, peepal, banyan and others that have longer life span will be preferred. Nandini is located 25 kilometers from Durg town.
The Miyawaki forest method involves planting two to four trees per square metre and the plants grow in two to three years, ready to self-sustain. They help lower temperatures, reduce air and noise pollution, attract local birds and insects, and create carbon sinks. Subsequently, revival of the three cycles of ecosystem of water, energy and nutrients will be implemented through the grasslands, taking care of water harvesting soil fertility and cleaning the air, Ganvir said, stating that in the following phases, wildlife will be introduced. It can also become a perfect spot for breeding of birds as the place has a wetland which already has whistling ducks, open bill storks and other breeds.
INTERNATIONAL
World Brain Day – 22nd July
World Brain Day is celebrated by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) on July 22 each and every year, focusing on a different theme each year.
Highlights:
Many public awareness programmes and educational & social media activities promote the movement to stop multiple sclerosis, commencing July 22, 2021, & continuing until October 2022. The theme for this World Brain Day is “Stop Multiple Sclerosis”. World Brain Day advocates early diagnosis of this condition that can help improve the patient’s quality of life.
World Fragile X Day – 22nd July
World Fragile X Awareness Day is observed on July 22nd. On this day, various communities around the world illuminate various landmarks and monuments.
Highlights:
World Fragile X Day honours the families affected by Fragile X and raises awareness of the progress of cure-finding research.
Monuments and landmarks around the world are illuminated on World Fragile X Day.
World Fragile X Day began with the FRAXA Research Foundation collaborating with communities all over the world to raise Fragile X awareness while working toward effective treatments and a cure.
NATIONAL
Roadmap of Rural Tourism Development and Draft National Strategy in India
The Ministry of Tourism has requested feedback/comments/suggestions on the draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism Development in India from all State Governments/UT Administrations.
Highlights:
Rural tourism refers to any type of tourism that highlights rural life, art, culture, and heritage in rural areas.
It benefits the local community economically and socially, as well as allowing tourists and locals to interact for a more enriching tourism experience.
Rural tourism can make a significant contribution to Aatmanirbhar Bharat’s mission if it is driven by the spirit of “Vocal for Local.”
The Ministry of Tourism has designated the Rural Circuit as one of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme’s thematic circuits.
Launch of National Logistics Excellence Awards
The government launches the National Logistics Excellence Award
About the National Logistics Excellence Awards:
The awards were created in order to draw attention to the logistics industry.
The awards are divided into two categories: logistics infrastructure/service providers in the first, and various user industries in the second.
The awards will recognise best practises such as consolidation, process standardisation, technological advancement, digital transformations, and sustainable practises.
The awards will highlight efforts in supply chain transformation, supplier ecosystem development, skill development, automation, and other similar endeavours for user industries.
The awards will also be an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary measures taken by organisations to address the deficiencies exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as last-mile delivery start-ups, the development of cold storage facilities, the effective transportation of oxygen, and the continuous supply of essential goods and services to the needy.
Indian Institute of Heritage to be set up in India
The central government has planned to set up the Indian Institute of Heritage at Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar.
Highlights:
This will impact higher education & research in the field of rich Indian heritage and its conservation, leading to Masters and PhD courses in History of Arts, Conservation, Museology, Archival Studies, Archaeology, Preventive Conservation, Epigraphy and Numismatics, Manuscriptology as well as conservation training facilities to in-service employees and students of the institute.
Startup India Showcase Platform
Nearly 104 start-up companies from different industries have joined the Startup India Showcase Platform.
About the Startup India Showcase Platform:
It is an online discovery platform for the country’s most promising startups.
It is an online platform that showcases the country’s best startups carefully selected through various DPIIT and Startup India programs.
All DPIIT-accredited startups under Startup India are eligible to apply for Showcase. Startups can apply on the Startup India website by filling in forms and uploading their promotional videos and catalogs.
The startups are chosen for the portal by an apex committee appointed by the DPIIT.
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