june 2018

RAJASTHAN Govt may launch scheme to provide cost-effective power   The Rajasthan government is likely to initiate ‘Kusum Yojna’ to install solar water pumps from next month, with an aim to raise income and provide cost-effective electricity to the farmers.   “The Kusum Yojna is likely to start from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from next … Read more

RAJASTHAN Centre proposes 590km Kutch-Rajasthan waterway   The Centre has proposed a Rs 10,000 crore project to develop a 590km long inland waterway connecting Gujarat and Rajasthan through the Jawai River, Luni River and Kori Creek in the Rann of Kutch. This project will create an alternative transport route to the railways. Industrial corridors are … Read more

RAJASTHAN Interlinking of rivers project gets clearance by water panel   The Central Water Commission (CWC) has given hydrological clearance to Rajasthan’s first interlinking of rivers project called Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).   ERCP aims to provide drinking water to 40% of state population through interlinking of rivers. It proposes to provide drinking water … Read more

TELANGANA   Best GP in State set to disappear   Lingareddypally, which has become famous as best gram panchayat in the State and got awards for it would be merged in the Siddipet municipality shortly.   The Minister inaugurated 33/11 KV Sub-Station at Lingareddypally village on Saturday and visited Peddiraju- Peddamma temple in the village. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Chambal’s receding water level threatening aquatic life   The river currently has several endangered species, including 1,600 gharials, 600 crocodiles and 70 dolphins. Forest officials said water levels have fallen up to two feet in some areas, threatening habitat of the highly endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). The crisis has forced the National Chambal Sanctuary officials in Uttar … Read more

TELANGANA Telangana water index slips into danger zone   Telangana is ranked 10th in overall composite water management index with a score of 49.6 in 2016-17, despite improving its performance in water resources management when compared to previous year. According to a water index report released by NITI Aayog, Telangana is ranked among red category states with … Read more

TELANGANA Telangana tops list of average growth rate in SOTR category: CAG   Telangana has beaten other states to emerge as the topper in the country when it comes to average growth rate in the State Own Tax Revenues (SOTR) category. SOTR is the income garnered by the state through taxes and fees that it … Read more

TELANGANA Soon, T to get its first recognised cattle breed   Soon, Telangana might have its first recognised cattle breed — the ‘Thurupu’ breed. Spotted primarily within the Mannaur forest area of Mahbubnagar district, these cows, built to survive long spells of drought, have been bred in the state for centuries.   It will be Telangana’s first … Read more

TELANGANA Farmers to be insured in State likely to be 40 lakh   As efforts have been intensified for enrolling farmers under the first-of-its-kind insurance scheme, the State government is anticipating that the number of eligible farmers could be around 40 lakh.   The government has announced the scheme aimed at providing ₹5 lakh insurance … Read more