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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Elderly farmer pulls plough in Latur with wife's help, can't afford to rent oxen
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Unable to afford the Rs 2,500 daily rent for a pair of oxen, an elderly man has been pulling the plough himself to prepare his farm for kharif crops in Latur's Ahmedpur taluka. Ambadas Pawar, a 75-year-old of Hadoalti village in the drought-prone Marathwada region, started sowing for the cotton crop recently. "The daily rent for a pair of oxen, for kharif farm work, is Rs 2,500 at present. I had to take a loan of Rs 20,000 for kharif sowing in addition to an earlier loan of Rs 40,000 for agricultural needs. Now, I have no money left for the rented oxen. I have no choice but to pull the plough," he said. Pawar added that multiple extreme weather events in his area severely affected his agricultural produce and caused heavy losses. "We also did not get the expected market prices for our agricultural yield. Even if I am out of money, I cannot give up on cotton cultivation this kharif season," he added. Muktabai said she feels pained to see her husband working hard at his age. "We solely depend on agriculture to make ends meet. We are getting burdened due to the loans. There is no one to pay heed to our woes," she said. A video of the septuagenarian farmer pulling the traditional wooden plough, with his wife, Muktabai, guiding him from behind, left many heartbroken. The couple's son, who is in his 40s, completed his ITI course and is currently employed with a private firm in Pune in a low-paid job. His wife and two young children stay in the village with Ambadas and Muktabai. Latur district is experiencing a 40% rainfall deficiency this monsoon. The rainfall gap has resulted in weed growth in farms, forcing farmers to put in extra efforts to remove weeds from their farms. After Ambadas's video got circulated widely, state agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate spoke to the elderly farmer and assured him of govt help. Kokate told reporters, "I have instructed the local agriculture department officer to contact Ambadas Pawar and offer all possible assistance to the couple."
Business Upturn
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
ITI bag projects worth Rs 88 crore in Odisha and Chhattisgarh
ITI Limited, India's first PSU set up after independence and a key name in telecom manufacturing, has secured multiple government contracts totaling around ₹88 crore in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. In Odisha, the Cuttack Development Authority has awarded ITI a ₹54 crore project to install CCTV surveillance systems and traffic signal setups across the city. This includes not just hardware but also smart software solutions and maintenance for five years. Additionally, ITI has won a ₹23.05 crore contract to develop a Land Intelligence Management System using GIS and GPR technology to map properties and improve land data accuracy in Cuttack. In Chhattisgarh, ITI bagged an ₹11.72 crore contract from the Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society (CHiPS) to upgrade WLAN and LAN infrastructure at key government buildings in Nava Raipur. With these wins, ITI continues to strengthen its role in supporting digital infrastructure and e-governance across Indian states. It is already implementing the Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra project in Maharashtra and managing campus Wi-Fi and LAN for Sambalpur University in Odisha. In the meantime, ITI Limited shares opened today at ₹331.00 and touched a high of ₹336.00 during the session. The stock hit a low of ₹323.25. Over the past 52 weeks, the share has seen a high of ₹592.70 and a low of ₹210.00. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Business Standard
18 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
ITI wins orders worth Rs 88 cr
ITI has won various contracts worth around Rs. 88 crore in the states of Odisha and Chattisgarh. ITI has won contract from Cuttack Development Authority for procurement & installation of CCTV surveillance camera at different locations of Cuttack along with setup of traffic signal system worth Rs. 54 crores in the state of Odisha. The contract involves procurement of cameras, software/analytics/ANPR, hardware etc. along with maintenance support for 5 years. Further, the contract also involves techno commercial elements for installation of Traffic Signal System. ITI Limited has also won a contract for Land Intelligence Management System through GIS based application from Cuttack Development Authority worth Rs. 23.05 crore. The contract involves implementation of Land Intelligence Management System through GIS based application within Bidanasi Development Project Area, and implementation of Location-wise Property Map of Cuttack Development Authority using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Technology in CDA Plan Area. ITI Limited has won a contract from Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society (CHiPS) for Implementation/Upgradation of WLAN/LAN Infrastructure at Mantralaya and HoD Bhawan at Nava Raipur in Chhattisgarh worth Rs. 11.72 crore.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Bihar Cabinet clears internship, artist pension schemes; sanctions ₹882 crore for Punaura Dham
In a key decision aimed at enhancing youth employability and cultural preservation, the Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) approved the Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojana, under which financial assistance will be extended to young individuals undertaking internships in various companies. The decision was taken at a meeting of the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The State is bound to go for Assembly elections sometime later this year. Under the scheme, youth aged between 18 and 28 who have completed training under skill development programmes, or hold qualifications such as Class 12, ITI, diploma, graduate, or postgraduate degrees, will be eligible for financial assistance during the course of their internships. Cabinet Secretariat Department's Additional Chief Secretary S. Siddharth said at a post-Cabinet briefing that youth with Class 12 qualifications would receive ₹4,000 per month, while those with ITI or diploma qualifications would be entitled to ₹5,000 per month. Graduates and postgraduates will receive ₹6,000 per month. Additionally, those pursuing internships outside their home districts will receive an extra ₹2,000 per month, while those interning outside Bihar will receive ₹5,000 per month as livelihood assistance. This additional support will be limited to a maximum of three months. The financial support will be credited directly into the beneficiaries' bank accounts. A task force committee, headed by the Development Commissioner and including members from industry bodies such as CII and FICCI, has been formed to oversee implementation. Mr. Siddharth added that 5,000 beneficiaries would be supported in the financial year 2025–26, while the scheme aims to benefit one lakh youth over the next five years starting from 2026–27. Pension scheme for artists In another major decision, the Cabinet approved the Mukhya Mantri Kalakar Pension Yojana under which artists engaged in classical, visual, or performing arts for at least 10 years will be given a monthly pension of ₹3,000. Mr. Siddharth said the scheme seeks to preserve Bihar's rich cultural heritage by providing support to eligible artists aged 50 years or older, with an annual income not exceeding ₹1.2 lakh. An initial outlay of ₹1 crore has been sanctioned for the current fiscal year. ₹882 crore for Punaura Dham The Cabinet also cleared ₹882.87 crore for the integrated development of the Maa Janaki temple at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district, believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita. The temple complex is to be developed on the lines of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Of the total sanctioned amount, ₹137 crore will be utilised for developing the old temple and premises, ₹728 crore for tourism-related infrastructure, and ₹16 crore for a decade-long maintenance plan. The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation will implement the project. Employment rules amended The Cabinet also approved a proposal by the Labour Resources Department to amend the Bihar Factory Rules, 1950, allowing women — excluding pregnant and lactating women — to work in factories classified as hazardous. Mr. Siddharth said the move would help expand employment opportunities for women in the industrial sector. A total of 24 agendas were passed in the cabinet on Tuesday.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Margao locals slam govt inaction on unsafe public buildings
Margao: Nearly two years after identifying several Margao govt buildings for structural repairs, citizens have now questioned the inaction of authorities to carry out required safety measures. In a reply to the leader of the opposition, Yuri Alemao, in the assembly in Aug 2023, then PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral said several high-footfall buildings were on the PWD's building repair list. The old collectorate building in Margao, audited in June 2020, and the PWD office building and quarters at Fatorda, audited in Feb 2021, were found to 'require repairs for increasing the life of the structure'. The old ITI building at Borda, Margao, audited in June 2021, and the civil & criminal court building in Margao, audited in Aug 2022, both carried identical recommendations for structural repairs. The Junta Quarters at Pajifond, Fatorda, audited in March 2020, also required repairs to increase the structure's lifespan. Despite audit findings, no action has been taken to address safety concerns, sources said. The inaction is concerning amid recent building collapses in Margao, raising questions about whether the new Disaster Management Act, 2005, directives will be applied to govt structures posing safety risks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 목주름 방치하면 '이렇게' 됩니다 뷰앤디 더 알아보기 Undo Several locals have demanded transparency on repairs undertaken after the audit of these buildings. 'The lack of public information about the safety status of govt buildings has created growing concerns among users who depend on these facilities for essential services,' said Vinayak Mordekar, a businessman. 'Without immediate action, these buildings pose a threat to public safety in the state's commercial capital. Public safety must be non-negotiable,' said Prabhav Naik from Madganvcho Awaaz. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
