Good Governance

Local Fishermen, Community Members Clean Takmu Pat As G20 Event Commences In Manipur

Manipur, on February 17, hosted the first of four B20 sessions — the official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community — scheduled in the Northeast.

Given the upcoming G20 events in Manipur, local fishermen and community members cleaned Takmu Pat in a significant effort to conserve the pristine environment of the unique Loktak Lake. Residences built on Phumdi have endangered the lake and negatively impacted the surrounding ecosystem. The inhabitants of this lake have been utilizing natural resources to establish a vibrant local economy for generations.

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Health Melas are to be organized at 1.56 Lakh Ayushman Bharat – Health & Wellness Centres on the 14th of every month. AB-HWCs and LHMC, New Delhi organized cycling event to enhance physical and mental well-being awareness and promote environment-friendly conveyance.

We appreciate the initiative, as health is not just physical but also mental!

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Air Pollution Rises To Alarming Level As Dust Storm Engulfs Guwahati

Guwahati’s Air Quality has dropped over the last month for various reasons. Today, Guwahati seems covered in white as the dust storm looms over the city.

Guwahati’s air quality has stayed in the ‘Very Poor’ category for a month as per the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) bulletin published by the Central Pollution Control Board.

Air pollution has increased to an alarming level, forcing many city-bound flights to divert due to low visibility from a thick dust cloud.

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Goa: New Zuari Bridge Leaves Commuters & Locals Happy

The new Zuari Bridge was inaugurated on December 29, and traveling between North and South Goa will never be the same again. The crucial connection over the river – which was the old Zuari bridge – was plagued by traffic snarls and was a nightmare, especially during the tourist season.

But after the new bridge was inaugurated, according to Goa Times, they found commuters were pleased, traffic cops happy, and a general sense of ease.

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Heartwarming! Auraiya Police Officer Drops Elderly Man Home In Govt Vehicle As He Faces Trouble Walking

A Twitter video shared by Auraiya Police on February 8 shows a 98-year-old man, a resident of village Navi Mohan of Thana Sahayal, who traveled to Lahrapur Bank to collect his pension. Due to old age, he faced inconvenience in walking. Observing the situation, a police officer from Auraiya offered to drive the elderly man home in his official vehicle.

His admirable act of generosity moved internet users.

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Chhattisgarh: Sponge Iron Industries Result To Be Major Source Of Air Pollution & Health Hazards

Sponge iron industries in India are located in clusters in the state of Chhattisgarh and utilize about one-third of the total coal consumed in central India, thus making it a significant source of air pollution in central India.

Sponge iron plants are ‘red category’ industries, which means they have very high pollution potential and can cause serious health hazards. The manufacturing process releases extreme heat and smoke containing oxides of sulphur and carbon, unburnt carbon particles, and silica.

This video is of an industry situated in Sendri, Bilaspur.

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The Indian government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees, providing timely financial relief ahead of Deepavali celebrations.
Light motor vehicles will enjoy toll-free entry at five key points into Mumbai starting today, a move aimed at easing traffic and benefiting daily commuters, though heavy vehicles remain subject to toll fees.
The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme opens doors for youth, offering paid internships and valuable experience in government sectors.
BBMP's new e-khata system digitises property records for over 22 lakh properties in Bengaluru, enabling hassle-free access and management while phasing out physical khatas.
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Majhi credits Rs 5,000 to over 35 lakh women under the second phase of the Subhadra Yojana, aimed at promoting financial independence and inclusivity, following the scheme's successful launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A Comprehensive Initiative to Uplift Tribal Communities Across India.
UP Government and IIT Collaborate to Bridge the Educational Gap in Rural Areas
Telangana's inaugural of NIELIT campus signifies a pivotal step in upskilling its workforce, fostering economic growth through diverse tech courses.
Starting on August 1st, Griha Jyoti scheme will provide 200 units of electricity to households. Following that, on August 17-18, the government will also introduce Griha Lakshmi scheme, which will offer monthly assistance of Rs 2000 to women heads of families.
The Bus Roof Mounted Air Purification System (BRMAPS), named ‘Suddha Vayu,’ is the first of its kind in the country, as per a statement issued by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB).
CM Shinde reiterated that the amount was in addition to the Rs 6,000 already being given to the farmers in instalments every year by the Centre under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The announcement implied that the state farmers would now get Rs 12,000 annually.
The implementation of the scheme will be worked out during the next Cabinet meeting, as CM Siddaramaiah stated earlier. The departments concerned have been told to issue orders for its implementation.
The government launched the 'Meri LiFE' mobile app to mobilize central ministries, state governments, institutions, and commercial groups to realign to spread awareness about sustainable practices. Encouraging and empowering the youth to tackle climate change
The development, implementation, operations, and maintenance (O&M) of rural piped water supply projects have strongly emphasized community involvement to ensure the long-term sustainability of the programs.
The Indian Railways has announced that berths, preferably lower ones, will be reserved in select, mail, and express trains for specially-abled passengers and their attendants.
The New India Literacy Programme (NILP) relies on college students and volunteer teachers in order to reach its goal of literate one crore adults this year.
The Affordable Rental Housing Complexes was launched during the pandemic to ensure dignified living conditions for migrant workers and the urban poor. So far, a total of 5,648 vacant houses have been converted into rental housing complexes and more than 4,000 people have been benefited.
Launched on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Arogya Mahila scheme aims at providing comprehensive healthcare facilities exclusively for women every Tuesday in Telangana's government hospitals.
The Ashirbad scheme is a commitment from the Odisha Government to bring in positive development in the life of the children impacted by the COVID-19. They have so far identified 108 children who will be receiving a monthly aid of ₹2,500 each, until the age of 18.
The novel and free-of-cost initiative, Bangla Sahayata Kendra, has inspired and attracted the attention of neighbouring countries. On March 13, a technical team from the Bangladesh Government took a trip to BSK to understand and learn about the project that has been benefitting crores of people.
In Karnataka, nearly 4,000 lives are claimed every year in road accidents. Most accident victims lose their life due to excessive bleeding before reaching a hospital or because their airway is blocked. Right training on how to handle the head and neck of a victim after an accident could save thousands of lives.
At the end of each chapter in the textbook, there would be one or two ruled pages attached for students to take down important notes. This way they wouldn't have to carry additional notebooks to make notes and it would also take the weight off their shoulders.
The Karnataka State Tobacco Control Cell launched the 'Stop Tobacco' app to enable citizens to lodge complaints about people smoking in public spaces and other tobacco-related violations.
The Ahmedabad Krishna Tamil Vidyalaya, established in 1974, provides proper Tamil-medium education for migrant families in Ahmedabad. It has uplifted lives of many families for decades and provided them with an opportunity to connect with their roots.