MPSBB distributes saplings of rare trees
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh State Bio-diversity Board has started a special scheme to distribute saplings of rare and extinction-prone tree species. Saplings are being distributed through government and non-government organisations to persons interested in conserving bio-diversity. Distribution will continue till July 30. Bio-diversity Board is making available saplings of 26 species including Adusa, Beel, Chirayata, Satawar, Sindoor, Amaltas, Guggal, Aonla, Gadha Palash, Krishnawat, Kaitha, Gooler, Khirni, Harichampa, Meethi Neem, Harsingar, Sonapatha, Kanakchampa, Sarpgandha, Sita-Ashok, Arjun, Bahera, Giloye, Paraspeepal, Nirgundi and Ashwagandha. These saplings are being provided as per interest and demand to organisations, individuals, colleges and schools. For further information, Santosh Sharma and Vipin Soni can be contacted on Board's phone numbers 2554539 and 2554549.
Many schemes for disabled ex-servicemen
Bhopal: A number of welfare schemes are being implemented for disabled ex-servicemen and their families. Disabled ex-servicemen can avail benefit of these schemes by contacting their nearest district Sainik Kalyan Office. Economic assistance is provided for children's education, higher education and re-marriage of widows, purchase of computers, marriage of children, mobility equipments etc. Under the scheme, there is provision of assistance from Rs 5000 to Rs one lakh. Further information regarding the schemes launched since year 2016 can be obtained from phone number 0755-2556198.
Minister condoles death of Syed Haider Raza
Bhopal: Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra has expressed profound grief over the death of renowned painter Syed Haider Raza. Mishra said that born in Madhya Pradesh, famous artist late Raza had close ties with the state till his last breath. Mishra has described death of holder of various awards Raza as an irreparable loss. late Raza's funeral was performed at Mandla on Sunday. Minister Mishra has prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.
online admissions of disabled students begin
Bhopal: Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Minister Gopal Bhargava inaugurated Process for online admission of disabled students for skill development in ITIs on Monday. For this, a special campaign will be conducted in entire State. Minister Bhargava said that this process will also serve as an inspiration in other states of the country. He urged disabled students to avail its benefit and wished for their bright future. After start of online admission process, 381 disabled students have applied for admissions in ITIs of Bhopal, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Rewa, Sagar, Indore and Gwalior. Of these, 202 are sight impaired and 179 hearing impaired students. They would be given admission in ITIs on merit basis. Minister Gopal Bhargava will distribute admit cards for admission in ITIs to eligible disabled students at Academy of Administration on July 26. Secretary Social Justice Manohar Agnani and Director Technical Education Sanjay Singh were present on the occasion.
Minister: Expedite works to develop MSMEs
Bhopal: Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sanjay Pathak directed to expedite works to develop MSMEs. Along with provide better atmosphere to young entrepreneurs, special attention should also be paid to skill development and vendor development. Pathak was reviewing activities of laghu Udyog Nigam here today. Corporation's Chairman Babu Singh Raghuvanshi was also present on the occasion. Pathak said that the Chief Minister has constituted separate MSME Department to promote micro, small and medium enterprises. He said that the Corporation must play significant role in ensuring that youths of the state become successful entrepreneurs and give jobs to other youths also. MD Vl Kanta Rao informed that during year 2015-16, the corporation transacted business of Rs 925.60 crore and earned net profit of Rs 13.06 crore. Target of Rs 1047.17 crore has been fixed for year 2016-17. Rao gave a power point presentation on schemes of various sections of the corporation.
Siddh Bhau unveils 83rd Free Urology camp
Bhopal: Siddh Bhau inaugurated 83rd Free Urology camp held at Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital, Sant Hirdaram Nagar on Monday. On the first day of the camp, 505 patients have registered their names for treatment. They included 359 male, 104 female and 42 child patients. This camp is jointly organized by Jai Shiv Shakti Health and Educational Trust, Bangluru and Jeev Sewa Sansthan. District and place wise breakup of patients is as follows. Maximum 166 patients came from Bhopal district. Similarly 100 from Sehore, 84 Shajapur, 30 Vidisha, 27 Raisen, 26 Rajgarh, 13 each from Ashok Nagar and Hoshangabad, 10 Harda, 8 Dewas, 7 Indore, 5 Chhindwara, 2 each from Guna, lalitpur and Narsinghpur and One each patient came from Ashta, Betul, Datia, Delhi, Firozabad, Jamner, Mandsaur, Nagpur and Sagar and got their names registered for the treatment.