Novel initiative of Rewa businessmen
Bhopal: Novel initiative has been taken in Rewa city to make available cold filter water available through water kiosks. Public Relations, Energy, New and Renewable Energy and Mineral Resources Development Minister Rajendra Shukla will inaugurate cold filtered water kiosk at Rewa on April 14. This facility will be available at 25 places much to the relief of common people in scorching summer.
It is noteworthy that businessmen of Rewa have resolved to make available cold filter water free of cost to people of Rewa this year also like last year.
‘Chalk out proposals for roads of ward 73’
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur has directed to chalk out proposals for roads and drains to be constructed in the localities of ward 73. He said that drains and roads should be constructed in phases. Gaur visited Chandan Nagar, Kutri Nagar, Bhavan Nagar, JK Nagar, Samata Nagar, Shringar Nagar, Shiv Nagar Phase-3 and other localities in ward 7 and held discussions with people. Gaur directed that necessary roads and drains should be constructed using Rs2 lakh sanctioned by him from MlA’s Fund following discussions with local people. Gaur said that adequate drinking water should also be ensured in the area. Gaur announced Rs10,000 for construction of a rostrum at Chandan Nagar. Corporator Tulsa Verma, lila Kishan Mali, Asha Jain etc accompanied Gaur.
Youth held with ganja
Satna: A youth was arrested with 15 kg ganja in Ramnagar area, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a police team conducted a raid in a house in lonian Tola and arrested Sampurna lonia with the ganja on Saturday.The accused was hiding with the contraband in his relatives place.
CM to give e-Governance Excellence Awards
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will give away e-Governance Excellence Awards for promoting e-Governance projects in the state and adopting innovations for it on Monday. On the occasion, Chouhan will launch some new facilities as initiatives of e-governance.
Science & Technology Minister Bhupendra Singh will preside over the 8th prestigious award function organised by MAP_IT. Chief Secretary Anthony de Sa will be special guest. The function will be held at 5 pm at Mahindra lawn, Hotel lake View Ashok, Shyamala Hills, Bhopal. MAP_IT will give away Rs26.5 lakh as 31 awards in 10 categories for 2013-14. Along with cash awards, trophies and certificates will also be given. Excellence awards are given for outstanding works in information technology and e-governance sectors to departments, officers and institutions every year. Following receipt of nominations, selection is made by an expert committee after 3-tier scrutiny. Madhya Pradesh has been taking constant innovative initiatives in e-Governance and IT sectors. Madhya Pradesh is first state in the country to announce e-mail policy. It is also ahead of other States in announcing fab conductor investment policy, making available online services, providing maximum data set on National Data Sharing Platform and establishing dialogue through video-conferencing with the help of NIC.
Delegation of Indian Tour Operators meets CM
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that State has immense potential in tourism sector. The State Government is also observing Tourism Year to promote tourism. Chouhan stated this during meeting with a delegation of Indian Tour Operators Association here on Sunday. President of the Association Subhash Goyal informed that Association has selected Indore for destination focus promotion and will hold summit there from ensuing August 20 to 23. This will boost tourism in the State. He also presented Association’s newsletter to the Chief Minister. Principal Secretary to CM SK Mishra was also present on the occasion.