February 2019

ANDHRA PRADESH Unemployment dole doubled         The government has doubled the unemployment dole of ₹1,000 under the Mukhyamantri Yuvanestham rolled out after years of delay in October last. In the vote-on-account presented, it was stated that quantum of the dole had been increased to ₹2,000 per month per candidate.   For the 2019-20 budget, the … Read more

RAJASTHAN GIB centre to be used for breeding of lesser florican   The country’s first proposed captive breeding centre for great Indian bustard (GIB) at Sorsan in Baran district will also be used for the conservation and breeding of lesser florican.   Lesser florican (sypheotides indicus), the smallest bustard among four bustard species, was once … Read more

RAJASTHAN State govt plans to set up student rights commission   The Rajasthan government is planning to set up a commission to look into the grievances of students in universities and colleges in the state.   The proposed commission will adjudicate on violations of fundamental provisions of the Students Rights Act, which proposes to provide … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launches second phase of Pasupu-Kumkuma scheme, welfare pension   The second phase of Pasupu-Kumkuma (Turmeric-Kumkum) schemeand welfare pensions was launched by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Chandrababu Naidu. Around 94 Lakh DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas) women will be given Rs 10000 in three installments … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh bags third prize in national water awards   Andhra Pradesh has bagged the third prize in national water awards for better utilisation of water resources and conservation of water.   AP stood number one in the country in groundwater conservation.   Pattiseema lift irrigation scheme was taken up for linking of Krishna and Godavari rivers … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Small enterprises get a big push   Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu has laid thrust on promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the industries sector with focus on employment-intensive sectors such as food processing, apparel, basic electronics and tourism and converting the slew of MoUs signed in the last four-and-a-half years. … Read more

RAJASTHAN JDA to set up solar power grids at parkings lots, parks   The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) plans to install solar power grids in parking places, community centres and parks to reduce electricity bills.   The second plan, called Building Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP), will ensure replacing old electrical fittings with star-rated ones to … Read more

RAJASTHAN Government seeks feedback on tourism policy by February 20   In its bid to expedite the process of rolling out a new tourism policy, the state tourism department has sought stakeholders’ feedback and inputs by February 20.   Six working groups have already been formed covering various areas where initiatives can be taken to improve … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH AP Assembly cleared Kapu sub castes, EWS Bills   The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed the Bills for 5% reservation each for theKapus (Kapus, Telaga, Ontari and Balija sub-castes) and other Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the general category consequent to the 103rd amendment to the Constitution. The Bills are the A.P. EWSs of Citizens (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and … Read more

RAJASTHAN Indian Air Force to display firepower in Pokharan, Rajasthan   Indian Air Forceis set to demonstrate its full combat and fire capabilities during ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti-2019’ in the Pokharan firing range close to Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan today. Akash missile firing, gun firing from Advanced Light Helicopter and MiG 29’s air-to-ground role will be … Read more