Good Governance
IAS Officer Visits Ocean-Bound Plastic Waste Collection Facility In Chennai
The additional chief secretary of the state’s environment, forest, and climate change department, Supriya Sahu, visited a global brand’s plastic waste collection facility in Manali.
She stated that the facility was collecting ocean-bound plastic waste from across the city.
“It is the first global facility for Garnier and recyclable PET bottles in partnership with the Plastics4change. More such facilities should be set up across the city to stop plastic from entering the waterbodies and oceans,” she said.
Heartwarming! Surat Municipal Corporation Saves Life Of A Crow, Netizens Praise
A Twitter video shared by Anshuman on February 12 shows three Surat Municipal Corporation officials rescuing a crow and feeding water to the injured bird. They said, “We came to save a life and will continue doing so. Life is a life, no matter how big or small.” Netizens applauded this kind deed of humanity.
North Central Railways Shares Clip Of Intensive Cleaning At Station, Urge Travelers To Keep Premises Clean
A Twitter video shared by North Central Railway on February 13 shows a glimpse of the intensive cleaning and washing of station premises at North Central Railway Prayagraj Junction. To maintain the momentum of cleanliness among stations, the railway department has urged travelers to keep the premises clean for a hygienic lifestyle and make use of garbage cans.
Threat To Biodiversity! Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Faces Destruction For Commercial Purposes
Urbanization and housing schemes to increase the human population are destroying the mangroves, as mangroves are drained, and land is cleared to make space for urban projects. Environmental degradation is growing due to mangrove destruction. Due to the destruction of mangrove forests, many people are losing their source of livelihood.
The Sundarbans provide an effective flood and storm barrier for the millions who live in and around Kolkata and West Bengal.
Vermiculture Becomes New Source Of Sustainable Tribal Livelihood In Odisha
To enhance their earning, tribals in Odisha have started vermiculture, a method of composting waste material through earthworms and other worm species. Women farmers have been able to earn well by adopting vermicompost farming.
Vermicompost supplies essential plant nutrients to promote beneficial soil microbes and improve soil health, aiding in improved crop productivity and ensuring sustainability.
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IAS Officer Supriya Sahu flaunts her stylish upcycled bag made out of discarded DVD & Audio tapes. The bag is a creation of Ms. Jeong Lee, a fashion designer & founder of ‘OK upcycling studio’ at Auroville, Puducherry. She leads several fantastic initiatives to convert waste to wealth.
We appreciate these meaningful initiatives as it clearly justifies, “Waste isn’t waste until we waste it.”
Odisha: Air Pollution Risk For Sambalpur Residents As Scrap Dealers Burn Garbage In Open Areas
A Twitter video shared by Rajesh Kumar Meher on February 12 shows clouds of smoke erupting from burning garbage in the Baijamunda chowk area of Sambalpur. Scrap dealers have been burning trash in the open, endangering the health of commuters and polluting the air. Open garbage burning poses health risks to those exposed directly to the smoke, and it mainly affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, children, and the elderly.
UP: Poor Condition Of Chitrakoot Dham’s Rukma To Bahilpurwa Link Road Causes Inconvenience To Commuters
A Twitter video shared by Anuj Hanumat on February 12 shows the poor condition of Chitrakoot Dham’s Rukma to Bahilpurwa Link Road. Water-filled potholes cause inconvenience to commuters and hundreds of villagers. No development has been made even after several complaints.
Global Investor Summit 2023: VC Of Lucknow University Rides Energy Producing Bicycle Made By Students Of Innovation Hub
Global Investor Summit-2023, scheduled for February 10-12 in Lucknow, opened new doors for youngsters in the state by bringing in massive investment for various sectors. Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University and AKTU Prof. Alok Kumar Rai rode an energy-producing bicycle made by the students of the Innovation Hub.
Madhya Pradesh: 6-Yr-Old Boy Takes Father To Hospital On Pushcart In Singrauli
A 6-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district was seen pushing his sick father on a cart as he tried to take him to a nearby hospital. While he pushed it from one end, his mother helped by trying to pull it from the other side.
According to NDTV, the family had dialed the government hospital for an ambulance. Still, when it didn’t arrive despite waiting for 20 minutes, the family decided to take the man to the hospital in a pushcart.
Turkey: Malatya Hospital Implements Base Isolation System To Protect Structures During Earthquakes
Malatya Hospital has taken a proactive approach to protecting its structure during earthquakes by implementing a base isolation system. The recently experienced M7.8 earthquake in Turkey showcased this technology’s effectiveness as it absorbed the seismic energy.
A base isolation system is a method of seismic protection where the structure (superstructure) is separated from the base (foundation or substructure). By separating the structure from its base, the amount of energy transferred to the superstructure during an earthquake is significantly reduced.
GNIDA Developed New Industrial Sector Ecotech-10 Reaches Advanced Stage Of Completion
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is developing a New Industrial Sector, Ecotech-10, at a project cost of approx ₹106 crores. Under the second industrial plot scheme, about 74.5 acres of land will be allotted through six plots of different square meters. Slated to be accomplished soon, various development works like internal road construction, drainage, sewer line works, etc., are at an advanced completion stage.
