September 2019

ANDHRA PRADESH AP government cancels Bauxite mining in Visakhapatnam   Andhra Pradesh government collecting a ‘green tax’besides imposing a ban on single-use plastic. The bauxite mining lease in about 1,520 hectares in Jarella of Chintapalli agency area in Visakhapatnam district, given to the Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) for a period of 30 years. The growing pollution levels and … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rs 600 crore loans sanctioned to over 5 lakh Rajasthan farmers   The state government has sanctioned Rs 600 crore for Kharif crop loans to over five lakh farmers.   Under the cooperative online registration and distribution scheme, over 20 lakh farmers had registered for loans. Out of this, around 15 lakh farmers have already been issued … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH ·       Andhra Preadesh Government govt to give self-employed auto and taxi drivers annual incentive of 10,000 ð Andhra Pradesh government will give a cash incentive of ₹10,000 to car and auto drivers every year in the state. The YSR Vahana Mitra scheme will be launched on 4 October and self-employed auto and taxi drivers … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government set to take over Sambhar Salts from Centre   Rajasthan government has started an asset-liability assessment exercise to take over loss-making Sambhar Salts Ltd from Central Public Sector Utility Hindustan Salts Ltd without any financial and legal liability.   Sambhar Salts Ltd, a subsidiary of Hindustan Salts Ltd, where the state government has 40% stake, … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH ·       Andhra Pradesh: One can get only 3 bottles of booze at a time now ð The state government issued orders limiting the maximum amount of permissible liquor to three bottles of any size per person and six bottles of beer (650ml each) at a time without licence. The earlier limit was six bottles of liquor and 12 bottles … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·       Rajasthan govt bags first water mission awards ð The National Water Mission of Government of India awarded two prizes to the Rajasthan Government for water conservation and efficient water use practices. ð The National Water Mission has initiated annual National Water Mission Awards to recognise excellence in water conservation, efficient water use and … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH ·         Andhra Pradesh government stops agri loan instalments parts ð  The state government on Wednesday issued orders withdrawing payment of the last two instalments to farmers under agriculture debt waiver scheme launched by the previous TDP regime. ð  The government had paid three instalments to farmers and it could not release the IV and V … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         CM directs to ensure availability of urea ð  With a view to increase sowing during Rabi season, chief minister Ashok Gehlot directed the officials to ensure adequate availability of urea for farmers. ð  looking into the good monsoon this year, the rabi sowing is expected to increase and there should be adequate stock … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Integrated maritime board soon   The State government will establish an integrated maritime board to enforce the rules prescribed in the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) manual at all places where boats, of any shape and size, are used at tourist spots. The integrated board will comprise personnel from police, revenue, navy, agriculture … Read more

RAJASTHAN AMD surveys to look for uranium in 15 state dists   Atomic Mineral Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, plans to carry out heliborne geophysical surveys in 15 districts of Rajasthan, states a letter issued by the Hyderabad-based office of AMD.   In the airborne geophysical … Read more