August 2018

RAJASTHAN WB approves 2k cr for power reforms in Raj   World Bank (WB) has approved USD 250 million (approx Rs 1,717 crore) for second programmatic electricity distribution reform in Rajasthan. The reforms will help accomplish objectifies of Government of India’s ‘power for all’ campaign that aims to provide 24 hours electricity supply to each … Read more

TELANGANA Karimnagar ranked 11th in ‘Ease of Living Index’ survey   Karimnagar has been ranked 11th in the country and second in Telangana, among cities with less than five lakh population, in the ‘Ease of Living Index’ survey conducted by the Union government.   Hyderabad secured 27th rank and Warangal 61st rank in the all-India … Read more

RAJASTHAN Nod to extra space at green buildings in Rajasthan   Rajasthan has already adopted the green building ranking system of Indian Green Building Congress and presently too, various incentives are being offered for the development of green buildings at the state.   The state government, in a bid to promote the development of green … Read more

TELANGANA Government focus on revival of rural economy’   The State government is ready to spend any amount for revival of rural economy and welfare of people.   Rural people have great potential to create wealth, provided they get a little help. The women groups in Mulkanoor proved themselves. The State government has been giving … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more

TELANGANA contests Centre’s ban on sale of oxytocin   The Tamil Nadu government has contested the Centre’s ban on the retail sale of oxytocin. At the same time, it has made arrangements to ensure that there is no shortage of oxytocin in government hospitals in the State.   The Union Health Ministry had banned the … Read more

TELANGANA Land records to be moved to blockchain   The State government intends to make land records tamper-proof by moving them to a blockchain platform in a phased manner.   Example of Blockchain – Suppose a person ‘X’ is there on a land record. This has to be changed to ‘Y’ and there are say … Read more

TELANGANA   Telangana, Tech Mahindra ink MoU for India’s first Blockchain district   Tech Mahindra and the Telangana government signed an agreement to establish the Blockchain district, a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence for Blockchain.   Blockchain is the fledgling technology that promises to change the way people and businesses transact, providing convenience and security.   … Read more

RAJASTHAN Agri share goes down in GDP of state: study   The contribution of agriculture sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Rajasthan has come down from 28.93% in 2013 to 24.61% in 2017-18, revealed a report released by the Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society, a civil society organisation.   The … Read more

RAJASTHAN 2,267 govt schools get five-star rating   A total of 2,267 government schools in Rajasthan have been given ‘5 star’ ranking based on their educational performance, cleanliness, enrolment and other parameters.   While hotels and consumer products are seen carrying fivestar ratings, government schools in the state will now be rated in a similar … Read more