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Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Assam Guv stresses on effective implementation of schemes for inclusive growth
Diphu , Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has stressed on effective implementation of central and state government schemes to ensure inclusive development while focusing on the importance of the growth of the local economy. Assam Guv stresses on effective implementation of schemes for inclusive growth During the first day of his two-day visit to Karbi Anglong district on Thursday, he also emphasised upholding traditions and culture in tandem with development for the true growth of a region. The government interacted with Padma Shri awardees, renowned sportspersons, social activists and freedom fighters of the district and hailed their role in preserving and promoting Karbi Anglong's heritage. 'True development lies not only in infrastructural progress but also in the preservation and promotion of one's own heritage. When traditions, language and culture are upheld in synergy with development, real and meaningful progress takes place,' he said during the interaction. Lauding their roles, the governor said that they represent the strength of the region and contribute significantly to the progress of the state. Acharya held a meeting with Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang, executive members and key stakeholders of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council later in the day. He urged them to work with dedication for the well-being of the people and stressed the need for collective efforts to address the emerging challenges. 'Public welfare and making Assam one of the best states in the country should remain our foremost priority,' he said. In another meeting, the governor took note of the status of various ongoing initiatives of the central and state governments in the jurisdiction of the council. He emphasised the importance of effective and successful implementation to ensure inclusive development. Stressing the importance of the local economy, the governor specifically enquired about the agriculture and fishery sectors in the district. Acharya also reviewed the physical and financial progress and status of 'Amrit Sarovar' projects, PM Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, etc. Emphasising the need for inclusive development, he called for an increase in the number of beneficiaries under the National Social Assistance Programme. He also took note of the initiatives under the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission, and stressed that self-help groups must be empowered through adequate support and facilities. In the context of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the governor took detailed updates on the implementation of the Nikshay Mitra initiative. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP to become a model state in carbon credit trading: Yogi
Ayodhya: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a new initiative on Wednesday to link environmental conservation with economic prosperity in the state. To promote institutionalisation of carbon credit trading, Yogi asked the officials to rope in village councils, forest officials, farmers and residents in the plantation drive and create awareness about the benefits that are being offered by the govt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the plantation drive in Triveni Forest of Ayodhya, the CM presented carbon absorption and offset mechanism. "We are not just planting trees; we are preserving the future. Uttar Pradesh will now gain recognition and financial benefits on international platforms for its environmental efforts. UP will become a model state in carbon credit trading," the CM said. Through Amrit Sarovar programme, reservoirs, ancient rivers, waterbodies and forests are being rejuvenated and revived so that millions of carbon credit could be absorbed in the state, a senior officer said. "Each village council will be registered for carbon credits based on the count of trees that have been planted, water source conservation, organic farming and other measures. The govt will work with expert organisations to make the certification process simple and transparent. A significant portion of the income from carbon credit sales will go to the local communities," he said. "Ayodhya, where Yogi inspected the plantation drive along the Saryu river and Amrit Sarovars, would emerge as a role model for the state's 'green economy'. The process of linking ongoing environmental efforts to the international carbon credit market will begin soon," he said. The initiative is crucial not only for conserving Uttar Pradesh's environment but also for energising rural economy. Carbon absorption and credit trading can become a new formula for environmental prosperity in the state. Certificates were awarded to Anita Yadav and Sheela Devi for Vedic forest and to Shailja Pandey, Shanti Devi and Rakesh Kumar for the revival of Tilodaki Ganga river. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mamta Pal, a farmer from Rampur had set a benchmark by planting 3,600 saplings trees in her fields. She was honoured with a reward of Rs 10,000 by the CM during the plantation drive. Similarly, Raman Singh from Saharanpur had planted 2,800 trees in his village in Saharanpur. "I take inspiration from CM Yogi who is actively pursuing the mission to increase the green cover," he said after being honoured. Shiv Kumar from a village in Meerut, who had planted 3,800 trees, also received a token of appreciation.
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Madhya Pradesh CM to unveil water conservation works of Rs 1,518 crore as Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan concludes today
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has renewed his appeal for water conservation as Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, which has been running for three months across the state, will conclude on Monday. The closing ceremony of the campaign will be held in Khandwa district today and Yadav will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of water conservation works worth over Rs 1,518 crore in the programme. Before leaving for Khandwa, the Chief Minister said that the campaign was held due to inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has initiated several programmes for water conservation. 'From Gudi Padwa (March 30) to June 30, we ran Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan across the state for three months with the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the campaign, I am going to Khandwa to lay the foundation stone and inauguration of various works related to water conservation worth over Rs 1518 crore,' he said. 'Khandwa district has done the best work in water conservation across the country and it has been recognised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti,' he added. He said 57,207 water conservation works done under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan, worth around Rs 578 crore, will be inaugurated today. 'Additionally, 888 water conservation works done under Watershed Development Component-Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, at a cost of Rs 63.46 crore, will also be inaugurated. For Khandwa district too, various water structures, including wells, ponds, especially farm pond schemes, Amrit Sarovar schemes, will be dedicated,' the Chief Minister said. 'Awareness about water conservation has also increased across the state. The old Bawadis (stepwells) have improved. We have also given different types of awards under the campaign,' he added. Yadav also emphasised the importance of water in human life. 'No work can be done without water, neither we will be able to worship nor be able to live a day or a moment of life. Let us all come together, save water, and save lives ahead. Madhya Pradesh is home of rivers and it has its own importance. After this, we will lay more emphasis on planting trees under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' which will maintain the natural beauty of water bodies and play a life-giving role in water conservation. Plantation work will be started,' he said. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Union minister reviews central flagship schemes in Tripura's Unakoti district
Agartala, Union minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the impact of central flagship schemes in Tripura's Unkoti district. Union minister reviews central flagship schemes in Tripura's Unakoti district The union minister of state for youth affairs and sports held a review meeting with key officials of the district administration in Kailashahar to review the implementation of central schemes. At the meeting, Khadse deliberated with public representatives and officials on the progress across sectors such as health and nutrition, education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion, skill development and basic infrastructure. She said Unakoti district has demonstrated remarkable strides in implementtion of various central sponsored schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana , Jal Jeevan Mission, the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana , under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana , PM Kishan and Individual Household Latrines . Under MGNREGS, the district has generated 4.71 lakh person-days against a projected 5.68 lakh, indicating sustained employment, with 93 ideal "Amrit Sarovar" water bodies completed, the union minister was informed. Despite comprehensive progress, Khadse highlighted key areas for intensified focus on continued emphasis on border security and management, including resilient infrastructure development, especially after flood damage to fencing. She recommended a focused approach to eco-tourism development, leveraging Unakoti's unique heritage and natural beauty, while improving tourist amenities. Khadse also laid emphasis on boosting agricultural productivity by adopting innovative practices, climate-resilient farming, and widespread scheme adoption to bridge the food grain production gap. The union minister also stressed that targeted skill development for employability programmes aligned with local economic opportunities like bamboo and rubber are crucial to enhance youth employability and reduce migration. For improving educational infrastructure, she advised inspecting school toilet facilities and constructing essential boundary walls for improved safety and environment. She affirmed that with the central government's support, Unakoti will make a transition from an "aspirational" to an "inspirational" district, contributing significantly to the vision of a 'viksit Bharat'. Tripura's Youth Affairs & Sports Tinku Roy and MP Kriti Devi Debbarman were present at the review meeting. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Agri contribution to UP's economy up from 13.7% to 16.8% in 2023-24: Report
Lucknow: The primary sector, especially agriculture, has played an important role in improving the state's gross domestic product (GDP), according to a recent report on Uttar Pradesh 's District Domestic Product for 2023-24. The report says that the primary sector accounted for Rs 6.35 lakh crore in UP's GDP of Rs 25.63 lakh crore, out of which, Rs 3.96 lakh crore was contributed just by the crop sector. Prepared by the economics and statistics division of UP govt's planning department, the report says that the contribution of crops to the state's economy was 16.8% in 2023-24, registering a growth of 13.74% over the previous year. The top five districts in terms of volume of crops included Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Barabanki, Bijnor, and Badaun. Similarly, the top five districts with highest growth in crops were Bhadohi, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Rae Bareli, and Jhansi. The report highlighted that at least 37 districts registered a growth rate higher than the state average of 13.7%. Principal secretary, planning, Alok Kumar said that according to data, the crop sector's Gross State Value Added (GSVA) was largely driven by foodgrain, which contributed 40.68% to GSVA. The contribution of fruits and vegetables was 22.58% and sugarcane contributed 19.4% to GSVA. "UP consistently remained self-sufficient in foodgrain production and consistently maintained leading position in wheat and sugarcane production at the national level. In 2023-24, the state produced 6.68 crore tonnes of foodgrain and 3.98 crore tons of wheat, contributing 18.14% and 31.19% to India's total foodgrain and wheat production, respectively," Kumar said. In 2023-24, UP produced 2,495 lakh tonnes of sugarcane. The report suggests that interventions by the state govt helped in the growth of the sector through timely payments and efficient crushing. The top five districts contributing the most to sugarcane production are Lakhimpur Kheri (3.22 crore tonnes), Bijnor (2.37 crore tonnes), Sitapur (1.9 crore tonnes), Muzaffarnagar (1.68 crore tonnes), and Meerut (1.46 crore tonnes). Districts with highest increase in sugarcane production were Azamgarh (53.5%), Mau (49.6%), Jaunpur (33.7%), Rae Bareli (24.7%), and Mathura (21%). The state also contributed 11.6% to India's total paddy production with a yield of 2.65 crore tonnes. The paddy sector benefitted from water conservation schemes, with areas like Bundelkhand and Purvanchal, reporting an increase in production by 2.09% and 7.89%, respectively. Initiatives like Khet Talab Yojana and Amrit Sarovar improved groundwater levels, which led to increased crop production. "Various agricultural products of UP are gaining global recognition with Geographical Indication (GI) tags. Kala Namak rice from Siddarthnagar, Pratapgarh's aamla, Malihabad's Dussehri mango, and Adamchini rice from Chandauli are a few examples. Mango exports touched 567.62 tonnes in 2023-24, an increase of 7.59% over the previous year. The top five districts contributing the most to mango production are Unnao, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Meerut, and Sitapur. Five districts with highest growth in mango production are Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Banda, and Lalitpur," Kumar said. Lucknow: The primary sector, especially agriculture, has played an important role in improving the state's gross domestic product (GDP), according to a recent report on Uttar Pradesh's District Domestic Product for 2023-24. The report says that the primary sector accounted for Rs 6.35 lakh crore in UP's GDP of Rs 25.63 lakh crore, out of which, Rs 3.96 lakh crore was contributed just by the crop sector. Prepared by the economics and statistics division of UP govt's planning department, the report says that the contribution of crops to the state's economy was 16.8% in 2023-24, registering a growth of 13.74% over the previous year. The top five districts in terms of volume of crops included Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Barabanki, Bijnor, and Badaun. Similarly, the top five districts with highest growth in crops were Bhadohi, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Rae Bareli, and Jhansi. The report highlighted that at least 37 districts registered a growth rate higher than the state average of 13.7%. Principal secretary, planning, Alok Kumar said that according to data, the crop sector's Gross State Value Added (GSVA) was largely driven by foodgrain, which contributed 40.68% to GSVA. The contribution of fruits and vegetables was 22.58% and sugarcane contributed 19.4% to GSVA. "UP consistently remained self-sufficient in foodgrain production and consistently maintained leading position in wheat and sugarcane production at the national level. In 2023-24, the state produced 6.68 crore tonnes of foodgrain and 3.98 crore tons of wheat, contributing 18.14% and 31.19% to India's total foodgrain and wheat production, respectively," Kumar said. In 2023-24, UP produced 2,495 lakh tonnes of sugarcane. The report suggests that interventions by the state govt helped in the growth of the sector through timely payments and efficient crushing. The top five districts contributing the most to sugarcane production are Lakhimpur Kheri (3.22 crore tonnes), Bijnor (2.37 crore tonnes), Sitapur (1.9 crore tonnes), Muzaffarnagar (1.68 crore tonnes), and Meerut (1.46 crore tonnes). Districts with highest increase in sugarcane production were Azamgarh (53.5%), Mau (49.6%), Jaunpur (33.7%), Rae Bareli (24.7%), and Mathura (21%). The state also contributed 11.6% to India's total paddy production with a yield of 2.65 crore tonnes. The paddy sector benefitted from water conservation schemes, with areas like Bundelkhand and Purvanchal, reporting an increase in production by 2.09% and 7.89%, respectively. Initiatives like Khet Talab Yojana and Amrit Sarovar improved groundwater levels, which led to increased crop production. "Various agricultural products of UP are gaining global recognition with Geographical Indication (GI) tags. Kala Namak rice from Siddarthnagar, Pratapgarh's aamla, Malihabad's Dussehri mango, and Adamchini rice from Chandauli are a few examples. Mango exports touched 567.62 tonnes in 2023-24, an increase of 7.59% over the previous year. The top five districts contributing the most to mango production are Unnao, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Meerut, and Sitapur. Five districts with highest growth in mango production are Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Banda, and Lalitpur," Kumar said.
