July 2019

TELANGANA European Union team to conduct seed audit in Telangana   The decks have been cleared for exporting of seeds from Telangana to European Union(EU). A technical team of EU will soon visit India and Telangana to conduct a seed audit.   As per international norms, if any country wants to export seeds to other countries, it must maintain certain standards. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Special cells to monitor rainwater harvesting   Based on the directions of the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Rajasthan will constitute rainwater harvesting cells in 111 cities and towns across 29 districts for effective monitoring.   According to the guidelines, the cell will monitor the extent of groundwater extraction and aquifer recharge. This information will be displayed at prominent … Read more

TELANGANA 34th edition of Hyderabad Sailing Week inaugurated The 34th edition of the national level sailing championship, ‘Hyderabad Sailing Week’ was inaugurated by Telangana Governor ESL Narasimhan. The championship held every year in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad is going to be held at the Hussain Sagar Lake. The event will take place … Read more

RAJASTHAN New policy in offing to promote tourism in Rajasthan   A new policy is on the anvil to promote tourism in the state by adding new circuits and sectors.   The new policy in the pipeline proposes to add new circuits in adventure tourism, rural tourism, religious tourism, archaeological tourism and a mix of some including wildlife.   Rs … Read more

TELANGANA   Telangana on toes as major reservoir levels dip   With water levels dipping rapidly in major irrigation projects due to deficit rainfall so far this monsoon, irrigation and agriculture department officials are a worried lot over water reserves in the state. If the situation continues like this for some more time, it may not only impact farming … Read more

RAJASTHAN Nal Se Jal’ scheme   The ambitious scheme proposes to provide piped water to all by 2024.   According to the estimate, only 16% of the families and 25% of the population in the state are presently covered by piped water. It is estimated that a whopping Rs 70,000 crore is required to make this dream … Read more

RAJASTHAN Tourist inflow up 21% in 3 years in Rajasthan   Tourist arrivals in Rajasthan surged by 21% in last three years, making it a favoured destination for both domestic and international visitors.   Over 5.19 crore domestic and international tourists visited the state with a royal essence in 2018, an increase of nearly 90,000 visitors from 2016 … Read more

RAJASTHAN Panel to monitor colleges in districts   The college education department of Rajasthan is setting up district resource assistance committees (DRACS) in each district “to monitor colleges, enhance coordination among them and provide resource help to them at district level.   The DRACS are being constituted under the resource assessment and college with excellence … Read more

TELANGANA Telangana giving shape to its exports strategy   An exports strategy for Telangana to help the State break into the top five over the next five years in the country is being readied.   One of the top exporters in the IT and ITeS space, Telangana is keen on becoming a leading merchandise exporting State too, … Read more

RAJASTHAN State to bring bill against terrorism, organised crime   In order to ensure effective action against smuggling of drugs and narcotics and other serious crimes, the state government will soon bring Rajasthan Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill.   CM said, to handle the challenge of drug smuggling, the state and Centre have many … Read more