july 2018

RAJASTHAN First private UAV unit to be set up in Kota   India’s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and light bullet proof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up by DCM Shriram Industries Group on the campus of Shriram Rayons in Kota.   UAVS and LBPVS are likely to be used … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Tata Power to Connect Two 50 MW Solar Power Projects at Andhra Pradesh   Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has announced the successful commissioning of two solar projects of 50 MWeach in Ananthapuramu Solar Park, located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. These projects are under a 25 yearpower purchase agreement (PPA) signed … Read more

RAJASTHAN AntaraRaj app launched to track use injectable contraceptive in state   The National Health Mission (NHM) Rajasthan has innovatively used Information Technology in the health systems to track the use of Antara, an injectable contraceptive.   Rajasthan is the top performing state in the country when it comes to the use of Antara; it … Read more

RAJASTHAN State govt plans to introduce MP’S price difference scheme   Rajasthan government may introduce the Madhya Pradesh ‘price difference’ model in the state for providing relief to garlic farmers, who have not been able to sell garlic at government purchase rates so far.   Under the scheme, farmers in Madhya Pradesh are compensated when … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Japans Toray to set up two plants in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh   Toray Industries (India) Private Limited, a Japanese major producing industrial products, has started the construction process for its new facility at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh. It is the 20th Japanese company in Sri city. The facility will come up on 85-acre … Read more

RAJASTHAN UK government aims to strengthen ties with Rajasthan   British deputy high commissioner Geoff Wain was in state recently to explore possibilities of a greater collaboration between United Kingdom and Rajasthan in trade and academic processes.   Trade between India and the UK rose by 15 per cent to reach 18 billion pounds during … Read more

RAJASTHAN Raje to inaugurate milk scheme today   Chief minister Vasundhara Raje will inaugurate the Annapurna Milk Scheme at Rajasthan Adarsh Senior Secondary School at Dahmi Kalan near Jaipur on Monday.   With the inauguration, milk will be provided to 62 lakh students studying across 66,506 schools, under the Mid-day Meal Scheme.   Under the … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Youth to be trained in cultivation of organic fruits   In view of increasing demand for healthy organic food, the Rural Development and Self Employment Training Institute (RUDSETI) has decided to provide training to unemployed youth from next month on cultivation of organic fruits and vegetables.   The RUDSETI has been sponsored by … Read more

RAJASTHAN 2nd National Tourism Conclave organised in Rajasthan   The 2nd National Tourism Conclave was organised in Jaipur as top officials of the state tourism department said a number of “pro-tourism” projects being executed in the state would give a major boost to the sector.   The state has something for all kind of tourism … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH spends ₹55 a person at Anna canteens   The Andhra Pradesh government was spending ₹55 a person for three meals a day at Anna canteens here, said a caterer.   Subsidised meals for the canteens in the city and Manglagiri were provided by the service, Akshya Patra, which had its kitchen in Mangalagiri. … Read more