August 2019

RAJASTHAN ·         Barmer’s per capita income has risen by 650% in 10 years ð  10 years ago, Barmer made a tryst with its destiny as its desert terrain started gushing out crude oil. In the decade-long journey, it has not only changed the fortunes of the region, but also contributed immensely to the country’s energy security. … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Central nod to divert forest land for missile facility in Krishna   The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted Stage II environment clearance, directing the Andhra Pradesh State government to divert 154.42 hectares of forest land in favour of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for setting up a missile … Read more

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH AP government to use drones to map affected areas in Polavaram   With several villages flooded by Godavari waters, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to use drones to map affected areas to mitigate any further damage.   The drones will be used to provide high resolution images and videos of the affected sites … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Rural road development work gets AIIB nod   The Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB) has agreed to fund rural road development project in the state. It will forward a loan of Rs 4,600 crore for the project. The decision to support the state government’s initiative to strengthen rural road network assumes significance in the … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH State will issue Aadhaar to remaining homeless people The state government has decided to issue Aadhaar cards to all homeless persons in Andhra Pradesh but thanks to simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections this year, over 90 per cent of homeless persons in Visakhapatnam city have valid Aadhaar and voter ID cards. There are a few homeless people … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh govt will launch Navodayam scheme   Andhra Pradeshgovernment launched the Navodayam scheme. The scheme is for thousands of ailing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.Navodayam will provide a lifeline to stressed MSMEs by ensuring that all eligible units are permitted for the one-time restructuring of accounts up to March 31, 2020. … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         State lines up new policies to boost investments, jobs ð  The chief minister had directed the department to prepare the New Industrial Policy and the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS). The policy drafts have been prepared and cleared by the industry minister; they have been circulated to various departments for suggestions.   ð  … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         State govt plans to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in Baran   ð  The state government is planning to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in the Sahariya dominated Baran district. ð  There is a plan to develop a tribal museum in Baran district where the traditional weapons, crafts, art and culture and lifestyle of Sahariyas will be … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH IT sector in AP raises concern over 75% quota in hiring   Even as the nascent information technology sector in Andhra Pradesh is waiting on the government to release the promised financial incentive and a new policy, the industry has raised concern over a new government policy that calls for reserving 75% of all jobs … Read more