programme on sustainable development held
Bhopal: Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal organised study visit programme on sustainable development at TS Murthy Science and Technology Station, Obedullaganj of Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST) on Thursday under Summer Nature Study Programme. Rajesh Saxena, Senior Principal Scientist, MPCST told that it is necessary to make awareness regarding long-term benefits of Organic farming system among farmers, students and general public. Participants visited many species of medicinal plants which are very useful to become healthy. During the visit, participants also visited green house, organic betel farming, distillation unit etc. He detailed about the vermicompost production from organic garbage. He also made an appeal to the participants that they can develop a small vermicompost pit at their home to convert their biodegradable waste in to good quality compost. During the visit Manoj Kumar Sharma, Scientist-B and Incharge of Museum was present. Manik lal Gupta, Educational Assistant was the Coordinator of the programme.
Rs2.69 cr grant as state, Central share sanctioned
Bhopal: Grant of Rs 2.69 crore as state and Central share has been sanctioned to 10 urban bodies in the state for construction of individual toilets in urban areas of the state under Swachchh Bharat Mission. As many as 7,546 toilets have been sanctioned. Urban bodies will construct or get constructed through beneficiaries the individual toilets by adding amount of shares of urban bodies and beneficiaries. A sum of Rs 42.98 lakh has been sanctioned for construction of 790 toilets to Halalpura Nagar Parishad in Chhatarpur district, Rs 30.08 lakh for 553 toilets to Kailaras Nagar Parishad in Morena district, Rs 21.76 lakh for 400 toilets to Kurawar Nagar Parishad in Morena district, Rs 15.28 lakh for 281 toilets to Kukshi Nagar Parishad in Dhar district, Rs 16.32 lakh for 300 toilets to Uchehera Nagar Parishad in Satna district, Rs 39.01 lakh for 717 toilets to Jaura Nagar Parishad in Morena district, Rs 22.03 lakh for 405 toilets to Alampura Nagar Parishad in Bhind district and Rs 27.20 lakh each for construction of 500 toilets has been sanctioned to Rampur Baghelan Nagar Parishad in Satna district, Gurh Nagar Parishad in Rewa district and Agar-Malwa Nagar Palika Parishad.
CM congrats PM over GDP hike
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi over increase in India's GDP to 7.9 per cent during current quarter and overall 7.8 per cent. He said that India has surpassed China. India's growth rate is now highest in the world. Giving his reaction on a news channel here, Chouhan congratulated Prime Minister saying that this growth has been achieved due to his developmental policies. It is due to his firm determination, passion and spirit that the country is moving ahead. Policy paralysis has ended. Decisions are being taken promptly. Country is moving ahead in every field. Chouhan said that remarkable growth rate has been achieved even facing adverse situation in agriculture sector. Core sector's growth rate has even crossed 8 per cent. Describing Modi as a gift of God to India, Chouhan said that rapid growth is being witnessed in India due to charismatic leadership of Modi.
CM reiterates decision to buy onion at Rs6 per kg
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has reiterated state government's decision to purchase onion from farmers at Rs 6 per kg. He said that the state government stands by farmers in their hour of crisis. They should bring onion to procurement centres. Every single onion will be purchased. Farmers need not to worry. Chouhan said that this year there has been bumper production of onion due to which its prices have declined creating this unpleasant situation. Responsibility of onion procurement has been entrusted to MARKFED.
3 more IT textile incubation centres being set up
Bhopal: To encourage young entrepreneurs and promote them to implement their novel business ideas, 3 more IT textile incubation centres and one each in leather and textile are being set up in the state. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) will set a 20-seater incubation centre in IT sector at Indore, 12-seater at Gwalior and 24-seater incubation centre at Bhopal. laghu Udyog Nigam will start leather incubation centre at Dewas in July where about 300 young entrepreneurs will be trained. Besides, 3-seater centre in textile sector is being started by IIDC and NIFT at Gwalior. Under Start-up Yojana launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a 35-seater incubation centre has been established in Crystal IT Park, Indore. Through it, adequate facilities and proper atmosphere will be provided to youths, start-ups and new college degree holders who wish to do something novel. They would be given guidance regarding concerning subjects so that they set up their own business.
shooting players win gold medals in Finland
Bhopal: International shooting players of the State Shooting Academy Manisha Keer and Pragati Dubey won gold medals in Finland and made the State proud. They met the Minister of MP Sports and Youth Welfare Yashodra Raje Scindia at her residence. Scindia congratulated both the players and said that she is proud of their achievements. She further said that it just the beginning and in future they must become the role models for others. Scindia said that the government is committed to provide all the facilities required for the sportspersons. Notably, in the Orimattila town of Finland at the eights International Shotgun Cup, in the Team Trap event the players of the academy Keer and Dubey participated and won gold medals. Along with them Kirti Gupta from Delhi was also a part of the team. Meanwhile, to participate in the State level basketball tournament, organised till June 7 at Chhindwara, the team of Regional Coaching Centre (RCC) of the TT Nagar Stadium has set off. Notably, every year they participate in this tournament and prove their skills. The team members include Himanshu Gaur, Rajaspandan Nigam, Shashank Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Yash Solanki, Anshul Rawat, Roopam Sharma, Yashvardhan Mehta, Varun Jain, Rajlu Dubey, Harsh Vardhankar and Abhishek Singh.
Cyclothon to be held on World Environment Day
Bhopal: In order to promote green mode of transportation and save environment the CII Young Indians in collaboration with Bhopal Municipal Corporation, Green Planet Bicyle Rider’s Association and several other organisation will organise a Cyclothon on World Environment Day (June 5). This 7 kms Cyclothon will be flagged off at 6.30 am from Gamon India Shopping Complex, New Market. It will pass through 6 Number bus stop, Nutan Girls College, Bittan Market and Char Imli road before culminating at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Udyan, Patrakar Colony. The cyclists will plant a large number of saplings at this Udyan. CII Young Indians, Bhopal chairman Rakesh Sukhramani informed that cyclists of any age group may participate in this free of charge cyclothon. The other leading organisations who are participating in the cyclothon include CII, AISECT, Macker Real Ventures, Round Table India, CREDAI, ATPI and CPA.