February 2019

RAJASTHAN JDA to set up solar power grids at parkings lots, parks   The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) plans to install solar power grids in parking places, community centres and parks to reduce electricity bills.   The second plan, called Building Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP), will ensure replacing old electrical fittings with star-rated ones to … Read more

RAJASTHAN Sapta Shakti Command of Indian Army conducting ‘Exercise Rahat’ in Jaipu   Jaipur based Sapta Shakti Command of Indian Army is conducting a two- day Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise “Exercise Rahat”.   The exercise began in Jaipur and it involves all stakeholders at the national and state level.   This is … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Assembly approved 5% quota for Gujjars   The Rajasthan Assemblyunanimously passed a Bill giving 5% reservation in government jobs and education to Gujjars and four other nomadic communities. Gujjars are a pastoral agricultural ethnic group with populations inIndia, Pakistan, and a small number in northeastern Afghanistan. The languages of gujjars is   The bill also … Read more

RAJASTHAN New mustard seed hub in Rajasthan to boost production   A new mustard seedhub has been opened in Rajasthan to increase mustard production in the state, which is the leading producer of mustard in the country.   The step has been taken under the scheme of the Central government to improve the production of edible oil in … Read more

TELANGANA Hyderabad named country’s best city for 5th year   Global consulting firm Mercer’s Quality of Living Ranking 2019 has named Hyderabad the most liveable city in India for the fifth consecutive year.   Chennai has been ranked the safest Indian city, 105th in the world.   Vienna, Austria’s capital, tops the global ranking for … Read more

TELANGANA State vote-on-account budget pegged at ₹1.82 lakh crore   Contrary to the expectations that Telangana’s vote-on-account budget for 2019-20 will exceed ₹2 lakh crore.   Of the total outlay, revenue expenditure is estimated at ₹1,31,629 crore and the capital expenditure – ₹32,815 crore with a revenue surplus of ₹6,564 crore. The estimated fiscal deficit … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Union Textile Minister inaugurated Titanwala Museum in Rajasthan   Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the ‘Titanwala Museum’ that showcases the hand block printing of the Chhipa community in Bagru. Bagru printingis one of the traditional techniques of printing with natural color followed by the chippas of Rajasthan. Suraj Narayan Titanwala took the initiative of … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt launches ‘Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal’   Rajasthan School Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasara  launched ‘Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal’ for students from classes 9 to 12.   The portal aims to provide career guidance with information on entrance examinations, scholarships and employment-oriented courses.   It is a big step of the government towards providing employment-oriented … Read more

TELANGANA   Telanganas 4 ULBs bagged Swachh Survekshan 2019 awards   Telangana’s four Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) bagged Swachh Survekshan-2019 awards. Siddipet, Sircilla, Boduppal, and Peerzadiguda are the four Urban Local Bodies. The awards would be presented byPresident Ram Nath Kovind and others at a ceremony to be held in Delhi on March 6.  Every year, cities and towns … Read more

RAJASTHAN Government seeks feedback on tourism policy by February 20   In its bid to expedite the process of rolling out a new tourism policy, the state tourism department has sought stakeholders’ feedback and inputs by February 20.   Six working groups have already been formed covering various areas where initiatives can be taken to improve … Read more