july 2018

ANDHRA PRADESH Mission to improve birds’ habitat in Kolleru   As part of the improvement of the 270-acre migratory birds’ habitat in the Kolleru Bird Sanctuary, 120 iron poles have been installed for breeding and nesting in the absence of tree cover. The efforts to grow various species of plants did not yield result due … Read more

RAJASTHAN Centre’s advice, surplus stock behind school milk scheme   The free milk scheme for government school students in Rajasthan was in line with the Centre’s advice to states to utilise surplus stocks of milk, though it was launched ahead of assembly elections due by the year-end.   Chief minister Vasundhra Raje launched the Annapurna … Read more

RAJASTHAN Proposals sought for biogas, organic fertiliser plants at cow shelters   The directorate of Gopalan department has invited request for proposal (RFP) to carry out construction of 25 biogas plants project for power generation and organic fertiliser processing plants on built, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) model to be carried out at 25 cow … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH State opposes GST on petroleum products   Strongly opposing the Centre’s move to include the petroleum products, natural gas, and aviation turbine fuel under the ambit of the GST, State Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu said the Government of India should not bulldoze the concerns expressed by the States.   Speaking at a programme … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH 1,000 acres for manufacturing zone on Masula coast finalised   The Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) on Saturday finalised 1,000 acres of land at Buddalapalem and Kakarlapudi villages near the proposed deep-sea port area to set up the Integrated Logistics and Manufacturing Zone (ILMZ).   The project is being designed in such a … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan improves in Water Resources Management   By restoring 80 per cent of the irrigation potential of identified water bodies, largely through community-managed ponds and tanks, Rajasthan has improved its ranking in the federal think tank NITI Aayog’s composite water management index (CWMI).   Rajasthan has done some good work in restoration of surface … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH   Railway zone ‘a remote possibility’, says Centre   The Central government, in its affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, expressed inability to concede the Andhra Pradesh government’s demand for an exclusive railway zone.   The Centre also said Section 75 of the APRA provided only for the continuity of the services of … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh CM launched e Pragati core platform   Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidulaunched e-Pragati core platform, a forward-looking digital initiative, at Undavalli, Amaravati. It is aimed at connecting the citizen to 34 departments, 336 autonomous organisations and 745-plus services. The Andhra Pradesh State government intends to realise the vision of ‘Sunrise AP 2022’. The e-Pragati authority … Read more

RAJASTHAN • Rajasthan No.1 in water conservation  NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at first place among states in water conversation as it registered a significant increase in the level of groundwater.  The water level has increased in the state due to water conservation structures built under Chief Minister’s Jal Swawlamban Abhiyaan programme. Also, … Read more

RAJASTHAN Centre allocates over Rs 2,000 cr for highways in Rajasthan  According to data released by the ministry, the funds have apparently been allocated as per the need as in 2012-13 it was Rs 12.24 crore which increased to Rs 215.50 crore in 2014 but dipped in 2015 with only Rs 107.16 crore but saw a massive … Read more