Cleanliness has now become a people’s movement: Shri Piyush Goyal

Shri Goyal leads Swachhata pledge for Officials of Commerce and Industry Ministry

Shri Goyal notes the transformative impact of PM Modi’s vision in shaping India’s future

Toilets have been built in homes, villages are now open defecation-free, and people hesitate to throw garbage on the streets: Shri Goyal.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal said that Cleanliness has now become a people’s movement. While administering the pledge for Swachhata to the officers and staff of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry today in New Delhi as part of the “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” campaign, the Minister noted the transformative impact of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision, which has inspired millions and continues to shape the future of the nation.

The Minister highlighted that it has been 10 years since the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was announced during PM Modi’s first speech from the Red Fort. “Today, as we travel across the country, we see the remarkable change brought about by this campaign. Toilets have been built in homes, villages are now open defecation-free, and people hesitate to throw garbage on the streets because of the awareness that has been created,” Shri Goyal remarked.

He further noted that the roots of the cleanliness movement can be traced back to Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation, believed that cleanliness is even above religion. PM Modi has taken forward Mahatma’s idea of trusteeship of the planet and driven the implementation of that vision, he said.

As part of the ongoing “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” campaign, which spans 15 days, Shri Goyal urged officers and staff of the Ministry to dedicate themselves to the mission of a cleaner India. “This is our opportunity to contribute in unique ways to this national cause. Our collective efforts will create a better future for our children and help our nation achieve greater heights,” he added.

As the nation celebrates 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term in office, Shri Goyal stated, “The Prime Minister’s vision and his deep commitment to the nation are guiding us towards a bright and prosperous future. We have introduced newer and better ways of working during these 100 days of the government’s third term, building on the success of the past years.”

The event witnessed active participation from officers of the Ministry, as well as distinguished guests from the United States and Egypt. Additionally, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) organized a blood donation camp at Vanijya Bhawan to mark the occasion, showcasing the Ministry’s commitment to both public health and national cleanliness efforts.

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September 17, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

Government removes Floor Price on Basmati Rice

In a significant step to boost export of basmati rice, a premier GI variety rice of India, the Government of India has decided to remove the floor price on export of basmati rice.

In response to ongoing trade concerns and adequate domestic availability of rice, the Government of India has now decided to completely remove the floor price on Basmati Rice exports. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will closely monitor export contracts to prevent any non-realistic pricing of basmati rice and ensure transparency in export practices.

As a background, a floor price of $1,200 per metric ton (MT) was introduced in August 2023 as a temporary measure in response to rising domestic rice prices in the wake of tight domestic supply situation of rice and to curb any possible misclassification of non-basmati rice as basmati rice during exports, in view of the export prohibition on Non-Basmati White rice. Following representations from trade bodies and stakeholders, the government had then rationalized the floor price to $950 per MT in October, 2023.

September 14, 2024 by Other

India Participates in G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Cuiabá, Brazil.


Our approach not only focuses on productivity but also ensures economic, social, environmental sustainability, enhancing farmer prosperity : Shri Ram Nath Thakur

India is implementing the world’s largest food-based safety net programs to ensure food security and nutrition: Shri Ram Nath Thakur.


Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Ram Nath Thakur along with Ambassador of India to Brazil Shri Suresh Reddy and Joint Secretary (NRM), Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare participated in the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting held in Cuiabá, Brazil on 12th -14th  September 2024.

In his address, Shri Ram Nath Thakur highlighted that under the leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India prioritizes agricultural development. Our approach not only focuses on productivity but also ensures economic, social,  environmental sustainability, enhancing farmer prosperity and embodying a comprehensive vision for development. He further mentioned that India is implementing the world’s largest food-based safety net programs to ensure food security and nutrition.

He also emphasized India’s commitment to developing resilient agricultural systems for a sustainable and prosperous future. He also underscored the importance of Special and Differential Treatment for developing and least-developed countries, emphasizing its significance in empowering small and marginal fishers in India and other nations as well as enabling them to participate effectively in global trade discussions.

The meeting centered around discussions on four key priority areas for global agriculture: First, sustainability of agriculture and food systems in their multiple paths; Second, enhancing international trade’s contribution to food security and nutrition; Third, elevating the essential role of family farmers, smallholders, indigenous peoples and local communities in sustainable, resilient and inclusive agriculture and food systems; Fourth, promote the integration of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture into local and global value chains.

In addition to the Ministerial sessions, Shri Ram Nath Thakur held bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening India’s agricultural relations with other countries. He reiterated India’s readiness to collaborate, learn and contribute to the collective global efforts required to address the pressing challenges facing global food systems.

Shri Ram Nath Thakur congratulated Brazil on a successful G20 Presidency and taking forward initiatives launched under India’s G20 presidency. He also extended warm wishes to South Africa for its upcoming Presidency.

September 14, 2024 by Other

PM to visit Jharkhand, Gujarat and Odisha from 15-17 September.

PM to lay foundation stone and dedicate to nation various Railway Projects worth more than Rs 660 crore in Tatanagar, Jharkhand

PM to flag off Six Vande Bharat trains in Jharkhand

PM to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs. 8,000 crores in Ahmedabad

PM to inaugurate 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar

PM to launch ‘SUBHADRA’- the largest, single women-centric scheme

PM to participate in Griha Pravesh celebrations for 26 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY from across the country in Bhubaneswar

PM to also launch Awaas+ 2024 App for survey of additional households.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Jharkhand, Gujarat and Odisha on 15-17 September, 2024.

On 15th September, Prime Minister will travel to Jharkhand and at around 10 AM, he will flag off Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat train at Tatanagar Junction Railway Station, Jharkhand. At around 10:30 AM,  he will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various Railway Projects worth more than Rs. 660 crores and also distribute sanction letters to 20 thousand Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) beneficiaries in Tatanagar, Jharkhand.

On 16th September, at around 09:45 AM, Prime Minister will interact with the beneficiaries of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Gandhinagar. Thereafter at around 10:30 AM, he will inaugurate the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. At around 1:45 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project and take a Metro ride from Section 1 Metro Station till GIFT City Metro station. At around 3:30 PM, in Ahmedabad, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs. 8,000 crores.

On 17th September, Prime Minister will travel to Odisha and at around 11:15 AM, he will interact with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban. Thereafter at around 12 noon, he will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs. 3800 crores in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

PM in Tatanagar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various Railway Projects worth more than  Rs 660 crore through video conferencing. He will lay the foundation stone for Madhupur Bye pass line in Deoghar district and Hazaribag Town Coaching Depot in Hazaribag district of Jharkhand. After completion, Madhupur Bypass line will facilitate in avoiding detention of trains on Howrah-Delhi mainline and will also help in reducing travel time between Giridih and Jasidih and Hazaribag Town Coaching Depot will help in facilitating maintenance of coaching stocks at this station.

Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation Kurkura-Kanaroan doubling  which is a part of Bondamunda-Ranchi single line section and part of Rourkela-Gomoh route via Ranchi, Muri and Chandrapura stations. The project will help in the increased mobility of Goods and Passenger traffic considerably. Apart from this, 04 Road under bridges(RUBs) shall also be dedicated to the nation for enhancing safety to common people.

Prime Minister will flag off Six Vande Bharat trains. The state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express trains will improve the connectivity on these routes:

1) Tatanagar – Patna 

2) Bhagalpur – Dumka – Howrah

3) Brahmapur – Tatanagar 

4) Gaya – Howrah 

5) Deoghar – Varanasi 

6) Rourkela – Howrah

The introduction of these Vande Bharat Express trains will benefit regular travellers, professionals, business and student community. These trains will boost religious tourism in the region by providing faster mode of commute to the pilgrimage sites like Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar (Jharkhand), Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Kalighat, Belur Math in Kolkata (West Bengal) etc. Apart from this, Coal Mines industries in Dhanbad, Jute industries in Kolkata, Iron & Steel allied industries in Durgapur will also get a major boost. 

In line with his commitment for Housing for All, Prime Minister will distribute sanction letters to 20 thousand Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) beneficiaries from Jharkhand. He will release the 1st instalment of assistance to the beneficiaries. Prime minister will also participate in the Griha Pravesh celebrations of 46 thousand beneficiaries.

PM in Gandhinagar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate RE-INVEST 2024 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The programme is poised to highlight India’s impressive progress in renewable energy manufacturing and deployment. It will feature a two-and-a-half-day conference attracting delegates from around the world. Attendees will engage in a comprehensive program including the Chief Ministerial Plenary, CEO Roundtable, and specialised discussions on innovative financing, green hydrogen, and future energy solutions. Germany, Australia, Denmark and Norway are participating in the event as Partner Countries. State of Gujarat is the host state and the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are participating as Partner States.

The Summit will honour the important contributors to India’s remarkable achievement of over 200 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity. There will be an exhibition which will showcase cutting-edge innovations from public and private sector companies, start-ups, and major industry players. This exhibition will underscore India’s commitment to a sustainable future.

PM in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs. 8,000 crores in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of several key projects, including the quadrupling of the Samakhiali – Gandhidham and Gandhidham – Adipur railway lines, the development of iconic roads in AMC, Ahmedabad, and the construction of flyover bridges over Bakrol, Hathijan, Ramol, and Panjarpol Junction.

Prime Minister will inaugurate a 30 MW solar system. He will also inaugurate a 35 Megawatt BESS Solar PV Project at Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station, Kutch, and 220 Kilovolt substations at Morbi and Rajkot.

Prime Minister will launch the Single Window IT System (SWITS) of International Financial Services Centres Authority, designed to streamline financial services.

Prime Minister will sanction more than 30,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin and release the first instalment for these homes, as well as launch construction of houses under the PMAY Scheme. He will also handover to the beneficiaries of the State, completed houses under both the Urban and Rural segments of the PMAY.

Further, he will also flag off India’s first Vande Metro from Bhuj to Ahmedabad and several Vande Bharat trains including on routes, Nagpur to Secunderabad, Kolhapur to Pune, Agra Cantt to Banaras, Durg to Visakhapatnam, Pune to Hubballi, and the first 20-coach Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Delhi.

PM in Bhubaneswar

Prime Minister will launch ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar. It is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1 crore women. Under the scheme, all eligible beneficiaries between the age of 21-60 years would receive Rs. 50,000/- over a period of 5 years between 2024-25 to 2028-29. An amount of Rs 10,000/- per annum in two equal instalments will be credited directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank account. On this historic occasion, Prime Minister would initiate the fund transfer into the bank accounts of more than 10 lakh women.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation Railway Projects worth more than Rs. 2800 crores in Bhubaneswar. These Railway projects will enhance Railway infrastructure in Odisha and improve growth and connectivity in the region. He will also lay the foundation stone of National Highway Projects worth more than Rs. 1000 crores.

Prime Minister will release the 1st instalment of assistance to nearly 10 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G of around 14 states. The Griha Pravesh celebrations for 26 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY (Gramin and Urban) from across the country will be held during the programme. Prime Minister will hand over the keys of their house to PMAY (Gramin and Urban) beneficiaries. He will also launch Awaas+ 2024 App, for survey of additional households for PMAY-G. Further, Prime Minister will launch the Operational Guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0.

September 14, 2024 by Other

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, GoI, attends the grand opening ceremony held in Lyon at the LDLC Centre.

Shri Jayant Chaudhary visits France to cheer for Team India at WorldSkills2024 Opening Ceremony; 60 competitors to compete in 52 Skills

60-member Team India walked with confidence at the Parade of the Nations during the opening ceremony of the WorldSkills 2024.

The 47th WorldSkills Competition was officially inaugurated today by French President Emmanuel Macron at a grand opening ceremony held at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship also graced the ceremony, meeting the young participants comprising Team India, to boost their confidence.

With over 13,000 attendees from across the globe, Team India made a remarkable impression at the WorldSkills 2024 competition, standing out with their distinct ceremonial attire that showcased the nation’s rich cultural heritage, exquisite craftsmanship, and sartorial elegance. The competitors will be competing in skills like- 3D Digital Game Art, Additive Manufacturing, Autobody Repair, Chemical Lab Technology, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Digital Construction, Fashion Technology, Graphic Design, Industry 4.0, Health and social care, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Robot System, Water Technology, Welding, Bricklaying, Plastering, Patisserie, Bakery, Hospitality Services, and many more.

WorldSkills is a platform not just for competition but for sharing knowledge, learning from one another, and fostering unity. The year 2024 is a momentous one for France, as it plays host to the Olympics, Paralympics, and now, the prestigious WorldSkills competition. None of which would have been possible without skills.

At this global skills platform and meeting the team, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, MoS (I/C), MSDE said, “Our 60 young champions from Team India, competing in 52 skills, are not merely participants but will serve as change makers, leading the way to a future shaped by skill, innovation and determination. Watching them live, marching with pride on this global stage, gave me a glimpse of how special these moments are for the young boys and girls competing and representing India.”

Led by flagbearer Shreyansh Sharma from Jaipur, Rajasthan, who will compete in the Chemical Laboratory Technology skill category, the 60-member Indian contingent made a striking entrance during the Parade of Nations.

The competitors were elated to meet the Minister in France, drawing immense motivation from the interaction, which strengthened their resolve to represent India with pride and excellence at the global stage and win medals for the country

Shweta Ratanpura, Bronze Medalist in Graphic Design Technology at WorldSkills Kazan 2019, has been nominated as the new WorldSkills Champions Trust Representative from Asia for 2024. She had the privilege of a one-on-one meeting with the Minister and also addressed the audience on the global stage, representing India with pride and passion.

The Indian team’s participation aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a global hub for skilled talent. Furthermore, the presence of the Honourable Minister underscores the government’s commitment to promoting skill development and supporting nation’s young talent at the global stage.

Interestingly, this year in the Indian contingent, women will be seen competing in traditionally male-dominated fields such as Welding, Plumbing and Heating, Logistics & Freight Forwarding, underscoring the changing face of India’s workforce, amongst the youngest in the world and a pointer to the gender demographic upside, that the country can reap if it invests gainfully in skilling its young population.

The WorldSkills 2024 competition, often referred to as the “Olympics of Skills,” will run from September 10-15 at Euroexpo Lyon, France. Over 1,400 competitors from more than 70 countries will compete with 1,300 experts and an expected attendance of over 2,50,000 participants.

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September 12, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

Cabinet approves Modification of the scheme of Budgetary Support for the cost of Enabling Infrastructure for Hydro Electric Projects

An outlay of Rs.12461 crore to be implemented from FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power for modification of the scheme of budgetary support for the cost of Enabling Infrastructure for Hydro Electric Projects (HEP) with a total outlay of Rs.12461 crore. The scheme would be implemented from FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32.

The Government of India has been taking several policy initiatives to address the issues impeding Hydro Power development, viz., remote locations, hilly areas, lack of infrastructure etc. To promote the hydro power sector and to make it more viable, the Cabinet in  March, 2019, approved measures, namely declaring large hydro power projects as Renewable Energy sources, Hydro Power Purchase Obligations (HPOs), tariff rationalization measures through escalating tariff, budgetary support for flood moderation in storage HEP and budgetary support for the cost of enabling infrastructure, i.e., construction of roads and bridges.

For the faster development of Hydro Electric Projects and improvement of infrastructure in the remote project locations, the following modifications have been made in the earlier scheme:

a)   To widen the ambit of the Budgetary Support for cost of Enabling Infrastructure by including four more items apart from construction of roads and bridges i.e., the cost incurred for the construction of: (i) transmission line from power house to the nearest pooling point including upgradation of pooling substation of State /Central Transmission Utility (ii) ropeways (iii) railway siding, and (iv) communication infrastructure. The strengthening of existing roads/bridges leading to the project will also be eligible for central assistance under this scheme.

b)   The scheme has a total outlay of Rs.12,461 crore for cumulative generation capacity of about 31350 MW to be implemented from FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32.

c)    The scheme will be applicable to all Hydro Power Projects of more than 25 MW capacity including the private sector projects which have been allotted on a transparent basis. This scheme will also be applicable to all Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) including Captive/Merchant PSPs, provided that the project has been allotted on a transparent basis. A cumulative PSP capacity of about 15,000 MW would be supported under the scheme.

d)    The projects whose Letter of Award of first major package is issued upto 30.06.2028 would be considered under this scheme.

e)   The limit of Budgetary Support for the cost of Enabling Infrastructure has been rationalized to Rs.1.0 crore/MW for projects up to 200 MW and Rs.200 crore plus Rs.0.75 crore per MW exceeding 200 MW, for projects above 200 MW. For exceptional cases the limit of budgetary support may go upto Rs.1.5 Crore/MW provided sufficient justification exists.

f)     The Budgetary Support for cost of Enabling Infrastructure will be provided after appraisal of the cost of Enabling Infrastructure by the DIB/PIB and approval of the Competent Authority as per extant guidelines.

Benefits:

This revised scheme would help in faster development of hydro electric projects, improve infrastructure in the remote and hilly project locations and would provide large number of direct employment to the local people along with indirect employment / entrepreneurial opportunities through transportation, tourism, small-scale business. It would encourage fresh investments into hydro power sector and incentivize timely completion of new projects.

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September 12, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

 Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S) 

15-day National Social Mobilization Campaign for Clean Nation

As the curtains rise for a mega campaign for the cause of Swachh Bharat, preparations have begun for a fortnight of activities to nudge behaviour change and to promote public participation for a clean nation. Observed annually since 2017, Swachhata Hi Seva campaign has been a precursor to Swachh Bharat Diwas, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd Oct.

Like previous years, the campaign is being jointly spearheaded by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti. Set around the theme of ‘Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S)’, the campaign is set to rollout from 17th Sept and will culminate on 2nd Oct., 2024.

From the ramparts of Red Fort, on 15th August, 2014, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivered a resounding call to action for the nation. The Mission was launched on October 2, 2014, embracing a ‘Whole of Society’ approach, making sanitation ‘everyone’s business’. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission, making it even more significant.

This year on Independence Day, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi emphasized how Swachhata has become a fundamental aspect of daily life, driving significant changes in behaviour across the nation. This year’s theme, Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S) 2024, represents a shift towards fostering behavioural change. It emphasizes integrating cleanliness into daily habits and cultural practices, encouraging a modified attitude towards Swachhata as a core part of everyday life.

Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S) campaign has been built around three key pillars (i) Swachhata Ki Bhaagidari – Public Participation, Awareness & Advocacy Activities for Swachh Bharat, (ii) Sampoorna Swachhata – Mega Cleanliness Drives & timebound transformation of Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) viz. difficult and dirty spots and (iii) SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivir – Single-window Seva, Suraksha and Samman camps for health checkups and welfare of sanitation workers.

Embracing a ‘Whole of Society’ approach, the campaign is expected to engage citizens, industries, NGOs, development organizations, Corporators, Members of Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayats, urban local bodies, districts etc. Under the ‘Whole of Government’ approach, the campaign will also see participation from all States, UTs, Chief Ministers, Central Ministries, local bodies, and State Field Units/CPSUs, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies, and Mayors/Chairpersons.

As part of the preparatory activities, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, presided over a high-level meeting with senior officials from the MoHUA & DDWS to assess and review the ongoing preparations for Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S) campaign. For streamlining on ground execution of the mass public campaign, MoHUA & DDWS co-chaired meeting with urban and rural areas of State/UTs, Central Ministries, Industry, development partners. Meetings with States are being held to assess the level of preparedness and ensure effective implementation.

To review the preparedness for Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S) campaign and the commemoration of Swachh Bharat Diwas, Union Minister Shri M.L. Khattar convened a high-level meeting with MoS Shri Tokhan Sahu and the Secretaries of Central Ministries.

September 12, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

मलनिस्सारण, स्वच्छता व पाणीपुरवठा आराखड्यात वाढत्या गरजा लक्षात घेऊन बदल आवश्यक – उपमुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस

नागपूर महानगरातील विकास कामांना गती देण्यासाठी केंद्रीय मंत्री नितीन गडकरी यांच्या अध्यक्षतेखाली व्यापक बैठक 

नागपूर,दि.06: वाढत्या नागपूर महानगरातील पायाभूत सुविधांसमवेत पाणीपुरवठा, मलनिस्सारण व कचरा व्यवस्थापन आदी बाबत भविष्याचा विचार करुन आवश्यक तेथे आराखड्यात बदल करणे क्रमप्राप्त आहे. याबाबत विविध भागात नागरिकांना भेडसावणाऱ्या अडचणींचा विचार करुन जो मास्टरप्लॅन तयार केला आहे त्यात आवश्यक तो बदल करुन कामाला गती देण्याचे निर्देश उपमुख्यमंत्री तथा नागपूर जिल्ह्याचे पालकमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी दिले. 

नागपूर महानगरातील मलनिस्सारण, स्वच्छता, नवीन रस्ते, नवीन वस्त्यांना पाणीपुरवठा याबाबत आज केंद्रीय मंत्री नितीन गडकरी यांच्या अध्यक्षतेखाली महानगरपालिका येथील सभागृहात बैठकीचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते. या बैठकीस विधान परिषद सदस्य चंद्रशेखर बावनकुळे, आमदार डॉ.नितीन राऊत, विधान परिषद सदस्य प्रवीण दटके, आमदार कृष्णा खोपडे, आमदार मोहन मते, आमदार विकास कुंभारे, आमदार विकास ठाकरे, नागपूर मनपा आयुक्त डॉ.अभिजित चौधरी, महामेट्रोचे व्यवस्थापकीय संचालक श्रावण हर्डीकर, नागपूर सुधार प्रन्यासचे सभापती संजय मीना, अतिरिक्त आयुक्त आंचल गोयल, स्मार्ट सिटीच्या मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी सौम्या शर्मा, अतिरिक्त आयुक्त अजय चारठाणकर आदी उपस्थित होते. 

नागपूर महानगर पालिकेच्या हद्दीत अनेक नवीन भागाचा समावेश झाला आहे. नवनवीन अपार्टमेंट्स याची भर पडली आहे. त्यानुसार उपलब्ध असलेला पाणीपुरवठा, मलनिस्सारणच्या पाईपलाईन, वाढत्या बाजारपेठा याचा अप्रत्यक्ष ताण हा सद्यास्थितीत असलेल्या सुविधांवर पडणे स्वाभाविक आहे. तथापि भविष्यातील सर्व गरजांचा विचार करुन यापूर्वी जो आराखडा तयार करण्यात आला आहे त्यात आवश्यक तो बदल तात्काळ करुन नवीन विकासकामांना कोणताही अडथळा येणार नाही याची संबंधित विभागप्रमुखांनी खबरदारी घेण्याचे स्पष्ट निर्देश उपमुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी वरीष्ठ अधिकाऱ्यांना बैठकीत दिले. 

महानगरातील विकास कामांसमवेत ‘जायका’कडून नागनदीच्या विकासासाठी 2 हजार 400 कोटी रुपयांचा निधी उपलब्ध झाला आहे. या निधीतून सिवरेज पाइपलाईन नेटवर्क अधिक मजबूत व परिपूर्ण करता येईल असा विश्वास त्यांनी व्यक्त केला. यादृष्टीने सर्व विभागाच्या संबंधित विभागानी समन्वय साधून त्याचे नियोजन करणे तेवढेच महत्वाचे आहे. 

अलिकडच्या काळात पावसाळ्यात मोठ्या प्रमाणात मलनिस्सारणचे गर्डर चोक झाल्यामुळे पाणी तुंबल्याने काही भागात नागरिकांना त्रास सहन करावा लागला. हे लक्षात घेता पाइपलाईन व गर्डर यांच्या योग्य निगासाठी असलेल्या वाहन व्यवस्थेत आणखी भर टाकून ही वाहने वाढविण्याचे उपमुख्यमंत्री फडणवीस यांनी सांगितले. 

पावसाळा पाठोपाठ येणारे साथीचे आजार हे अस्वच्छतेमुळे होतात. यासाठी महानगरपालिकेच्या स्वच्छता विभागाने अत्यंत जबाबदारीने सार्वजनिक आरोग्याचे भान ठेवून काम करणे आवश्यक आहे. स्वच्छतेच्या कामात होणारा गलथानपणा खपवून घेतला जाणार नाही. याचबरोबर यापूर्वी सार्वजनिक आरोग्य अभियांत्रिकी विभागाकडे जी जबाबदारी सोपविली होती ती जबाबदारी त्यांना व्यवस्थित पार पाडता आली नाही याबद्दल अनेक तक्रारी आहेत. हे लक्षात घेता हे काम पुन्हा आरोग्य विभागाकडे देण्याचे निर्देश या बैठकीत देण्यात आले.

September 9, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

स्वतःच्या पलीकडे जाऊन इतरांसाठी जगल्यास प्रगत समाज निर्मिती शक्य – राज्यपाल सी. पी. राधाकृष्णन

श्रीमद राजचंद्र मिशन धरमपूर संस्थेच्या वतीने मुंबई येथे ‘पर्युषण महोत्सव २०२४’चे आयोजन

मुंबई, दि. 7 : पर्युषण हा केवळ जैन धर्माचा उत्सव नसून तो संपूर्ण मानवतेच्या आंतरिक शुद्धीचा उत्सव आहे. केवळ स्वतःसाठी जगणे चुकीचे आहे. स्वतःसोबत निरपेक्ष सेवाभावाने इतरांसाठी जगल्यास प्रगत समाज निर्मिती होईल, असे प्रतिपादन राज्यपाल सी. पी. राधाकृष्णन यांनी आज येथे केले.

राज्यपाल राधाकृष्णन यांच्या प्रमुख उपस्थितीत श्रीमद राजचंद्र मिशन धरमपूर संस्थेच्या वतीने मुंबई येथे आयोजित ‘पर्युषण महोत्सव 2024’ शनिवारी संपन्न झाला, त्यावेळी उपस्थित जनसमुदायाला संबोधित करताना राज्यपाल बोलत होते.

इतरांसाठी जगणे हा भारतीय तत्त्वज्ञानाने दिलेला शाश्वत विचार असून कोविड प्रतिबंधक लस निर्माण केल्यानंतर भारताने याच विचारामुळे लसीच्या माध्यमातून इतर देशांकडून नफा न कमावता अनेक राष्ट्रांना मोफत लस वितरित केली असे राज्यपालांनी सांगितले.

अध्यात्म हा केवळ बोलण्याचा विषय नसून अध्यात्म म्हणजे ज्ञानाचे व्यावहारिक कृतीत रूपांतर करणे आहे असे सांगून मनुष्य मात्रांसह प्राणिमात्र व अजीव वस्तूंबाबत सहानुभूती बाळगणे म्हणजे अध्यात्म होय असे राज्यपालांनी सांगितले. या संदर्भात श्रीमद राजचंद्र मिशन ही संस्था धरमपूर गुजरात व मुंबईत अद्ययावत प्राणी सेवा रुग्णालय सुरु करीत असल्याबद्दल राज्यपालांनी संस्थेचे अभिनंदन केले.

महात्मा गांधी यांच्या विचारांवर श्रीमद राजचंद्र यांच्या विचारांचा मोठा पगडा होता असे सांगून, सत्य व अहिंसा यांची कास धरून गांधीजींनी देशाला स्वातंत्र्य मिळवून दिले असे राज्यपालांनी सांगितले. श्रीमद राजचंद्र यांच्या विचारांचा वारसा श्रीमद राजचंद्र मिशनच्या माध्यमातून पुढे नेत असल्याबद्दल राज्यपालांनी गुरुदेव राकेशजी यांचे अभिनंदन केले.

शाकाहारातून विचार परिवर्तन

शाकाहारी अन्न मनुष्यांसाठी उत्तम असून शाकाहारामुळे मनुष्याच्या विचारात मोठे परिवर्तन होते असा आपला वैयक्तिक अनुभव आहे असे राज्यपालांनी सांगितले. सन 2000 पासून आपण संपूर्ण शाकाहारी झालो व त्यामुळे आपले विचार तसेच समाजाप्रति दृष्टिकोन यात आमूलाग्र बदल झाला, असे राज्यपालांनी सांगितले.

आदिवासी विकासासाठी कार्य करणार

आदिवासी विकास कार्यावर विशेष लक्ष देण्यासाठी राजभवन येथील ‘आदिवासी कक्ष’ पुनरूज्जीवित करण्यात आला असून राज्यातील साडे नऊ टक्के लोकसंख्या असलेल्या आदिवासी समाजाच्या उत्थानासाठी आपण कार्य करणार असल्याचे राज्यपालांनी सांगितले. श्रीमद राजचंद्र मिशन देखील आदिवासी विकास क्षेत्रात कार्य करीत असल्याने त्यांना देखील आदिवासी विकास कार्याशी जोडणार असल्याचे राज्यपालांनी  सांगितले.

मिशनचे अध्यात्मिक प्रमुख पूज्य गुरुदेवश्री  राकेशजी यांचेसह राज्यपालांच्या हस्ते यावेळी दान केलेल्या वस्तूंचा वितरण महोत्सव ‘द पॉवर ऑफ वन’ व  ऑपेरा हाऊस येथील श्रीमद राजचंद्रजी मार्ग येथे  आयोजित ‘जॉय ऍव्हेन्यू’ या उपक्रमांचा शुभारंभ करण्यात आला.

कार्यक्रमाला राज्याचे कौशल्य विकासमंत्री मंगलप्रभात लोढा, ज्येष्ठ उद्योजक मोतीलाल ओसवाल, सुभाष रुणवाल व श्रीमद राजचंद्र मिशनचे अध्यक्ष अभय जेसानी उपस्थित होते.

September 9, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

Compromising on nationalism is the ultimate betrayal to the nation, asserts the Vice-President

Education is the epicentre of transformative change, stresses VP Dhankhar

Today’s India is not the same as it was ten years ago- VP

PM leading the country on a path that the entire world recognizes, says Vice-President Dhankhar

My biological birth was at Kithana village, but my real birth took place at Sainik School Chittorgarh- Shri Dhankhar

Sainik School Gorakhpur will pave the way for development of future generations, set a benchmark for country to emulate, says the VP

Failure is the foundation of success, the Vice-President tells Sainik School cadets

Vice-President inaugurates Sainik School Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh today

Hon’ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today cautioned citizens against compromising on nationalism, terming it “the ultimate betrayal to the nation”. “Wherever anyone threatens the integrity of the nation, we must not tolerate it,” he asserted.

Highlighting that duty towards the nation must always we kept above self-interest and political interest, the Vice-President warned that a failure to do so would amount to an attack on India’s civilisational ethos spanning several millennia.

Delivering the keynote address at the inauguration of Sainik School Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh today, the Vice-President reminisced his own days as a student of Sainik School Chittorgarh, and underlined the impact of his Alma Mater in shaping his personal and professional journey. “While my biological birth was at Kithana village, my real birth took place at Sainik School Chittorgarh,” he said.

Emphasising on the importance of education as an epicentre of transformative change, Shri Dhankhar highlighted the power of education in giving individuals greater control over their lives, and in decimating inequities and cutting across malpractices in society at large.

Drawing attention to India’s distinct identity on the global stage today, the Vice-President recognised the contribution of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in “leading the country on a path that the entire world recognizes.” “Today’s India is not the same as it was ten years ago,” Shri Dhankhar said. “Article 370, which the framers of the Constitution called temporary, was considered permanent by some. In this decade, it has been abolished. This is today’s India.”

Conveying his appreciation at the establishment of the new Sainik School at Gorakhpur, the Vice-President expressed his conviction that the school would pave the way for the development of future generations. “It will set a benchmark for other states, and for the entire country to emulate,” Shri Dhankhar elaborated.

Underscoring the significant strides made by the state of Uttar Pradesh in governance and in upholding the rule of law, the Vice-President noted, “The participation of Uttar Pradesh in the development wave sweeping the country is a major contribution to nation-building.”

Addressing the cadets, the Vice-President urged them to eliminate the fear of fear from their minds. Narrating how the success of Chandrayaan-3 was built on the lessons gleaned from Chandrayaan-2, Shri Dhankhar said, “Failure is the foundation of success.”

During his visit, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar planted saplings in the memory of their late mothers, Smt. Kesari Devi and Smt. Bhagwati Devi, at the premises of the newly inaugurated Sainik School Gorakhpur. They also inaugurated the shooting range on the premises.

Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Kamlesh Paswan, Minister of State, Ministry of RuralDevelopment, Government of India; Shri Ravi Kishan Shukla, Member of Lok Sabha; Smt. Gulab Devi, Minister of State of Secondary Education,Government of Uttar Pradesh and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

September 7, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

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