July 2019

RAJASTHAN Soon, independent society for MGNREGA social audit   The state government is in the process of forming an independent society for social audits of MGNREGA works.   The name of the society will be ‘Society for Social Audit, Accountability and Transparency (SSAAT)’, Rajasthan.   Two social audits of MGNREGA are conducted in a year. The objective of the … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh government sets up agriculture mission to help farming sector The state government has constituted an agriculture mission to address the issues of the farmers and farming sector. The farmers of Andhra Pradesh are in distress due to unfriendly policy decisions, increased cost of cultivation, high indebtedness, bankruptcy, unorganised supply of inputs, lack of remunerative prices and timely … Read more

RAJASTHAN Nal Se Jal’ scheme   The ambitious scheme proposes to provide piped water to all by 2024.   According to the estimate, only 16% of the families and 25% of the population in the state are presently covered by piped water. It is estimated that a whopping Rs 70,000 crore is required to make this dream … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Budget 2019: Highlights   No new tax proposed in the budget.   Rs 10 crore allocated for rehabilitation centers.   Provision of one-time tax for vehicle owners.   Special investment zones along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.   Stamp duty exemption for projects under Rajasthan Start-Up policy.   Freedom fighters, former MLAs, chairman of boards and … Read more

RAJASTHAN Makrana Marble used for Taj Mahal is now ‘Global Heritage Stone Resource’   Marble from Makrana in Rajasthan is now Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR), as confirmed by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), an international non-governmental organisation devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology.   The GHSR designation … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH   200 crore has been allocated for the development of Visakhapatnam-Chennai industrial corridor.   500 crore has been alloted for Chief Minister’s Development Fund; Rs.500 crore for infrastructure development in the capital region Amaravati; Rs.375 crore towards the State’s share of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.   50 crore has been granted for … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to focus on climate change with new action plan   Thirty-six years ago, Rajasthan set up the directorate of environment (DOE) to reduce vulnerability and build resilience to climate change impacts, but it remained only on paper and the directorate never became functional.   In 2012, the government drafted the Rajasthan Action Plan … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhrapradesh government has formed a committee on the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) The Andhra Pradesh government has formed a committee on thePower Purchase Agreements (PPAs) on 1 July. The committee will review, negotiate and reduce the high wind and solar power purchase prices and submit its report in 45 days. The Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMS) in Andhra Pradesh State are … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan still among top 4 states with high fertility rate: Niti   Rajasthan might have been praised by NITI Aayog for its efforts in improving health indicators but in population stabilisation efforts   The NITI Aayog report released recently shows that there is no change in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the state. It is still among the four states … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh liquor shops to close at 6pm   The new excise policy of the state is likely to throw up many surprises to guzzlers as the government is making all efforts to implement liquor ban in a phased manner. While it is almost certain that no shops will be closed, sources say that alcohol outlets … Read more