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Time of India
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
State govt declares Singraur Uparhar as model solar village
1 2 Prayagraj: Singraur Uparhar, a village located on the banks of Ganga and home to the revered Shringverpur Dham, has been officially declared a 'model solar village' by the Uttar Pradesh govt. This initiative marks a significant step toward environmental sustainability and honours the village's mythological significance, as it is believed that Lord Ram, along with Sita and Lakshman, stayed here during their exile. Originally, Meja village was under consideration for this title, but a recent govt directive shifted the focus to Singraur village in the Soraon tehsil. Nearly Rs 140 crore was already invested in transforming Shringverpur into a prominent tourist destination, including the development of the Nishadraj Park and several other major projects. The selection aligns with the state's broader vision of promoting green energy and sustainable development in culturally significant locations. With its new designation, Singraur Uparhar is set to receive further infrastructural upgrades. Under this initiative, solar panels will be installed on every building in the village, ensuring no structure is left behind. A detailed project report (DPR) is currently being prepared by an agency. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo The govt has committed Rs 1 crore in the current financial year for solar panel installations. Additionally, funds of Rs 50 lakh from the MP's Local Area Development Scheme and Rs 25 lakh each from the MLA and MLC funds will support the implementation. "The work will begin soon after monsoon. The project aims to make Singraur energy self-reliant through solar-powered irrigation pumps, streetlights, and water purification systems. These developments are expected to improve the quality of life for villagers while promoting environmental sustainability," said project manager Shahid Siddiqui. With these advancements, Singraur is poised to set a benchmark for renewable energy adoption in rural India, blending its rich cultural heritage with a future-focused approach to development, he Govt declares said.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Guv to inaugurate AI department at Magadh University on July 12
Gaya: Magadh University (MU) is all set to start a full-fledged department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on its Bodh Gaya headquarters campus, offering certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. With this the varsity will be the first among the state universities to introduce a science stream postgraduate course in AI. A Centre of Excellence for AI is scheduled to be inaugurated by governor Arif Mohammad Khan on July 12, the birth anniversary of the founder of MU and former chief minister Satyendra Narayan Sinha. Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh has also given his consent to attend the inaugural function. Singh has also promised Rs 20 crore from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme fund for the academic and technical development of the centre. Presently, only a few colleges, including Patna Women's College, offer undergraduate courses in AI. Magadh University vice-chancellor Shashi Pratap Shahi said the academic council has already approved a 45-day certificate course, one-year diploma, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in AI. "A detailed project report for the centre has been prepared by the experts of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna (IIT-P). As many as 30 teachers of MU completed week-long training at IIT-P in Nov last year," he said, adding the centre will not only provide a new direction and energy to the youth, but it will also boost regional development, innovation and employment generation. "The centre will enable the youth of Bihar to play a leading role in the global technological competition. " Gaya: Magadh University (MU) is all set to start a full-fledged department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on its Bodh Gaya headquarters campus, offering certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. With this the varsity will be the first among the state universities to introduce a science stream postgraduate course in AI. A Centre of Excellence for AI is scheduled to be inaugurated by governor Arif Mohammad Khan on July 12, the birth anniversary of the founder of MU and former chief minister Satyendra Narayan Sinha. Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh has also given his consent to attend the inaugural function. Singh has also promised Rs 20 crore from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme fund for the academic and technical development of the centre. Presently, only a few colleges, including Patna Women's College, offer undergraduate courses in AI. Magadh University vice-chancellor Shashi Pratap Shahi said the academic council has already approved a 45-day certificate course, one-year diploma, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in AI. "A detailed project report for the centre has been prepared by the experts of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna (IIT-P). As many as 30 teachers of MU completed week-long training at IIT-P in Nov last year," he said, adding the centre will not only provide a new direction and energy to the youth, but it will also boost regional development, innovation and employment generation. "The centre will enable the youth of Bihar to play a leading role in the global technological competition. "
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
New government arts and science college in Perambalur to admit 280 students
The new arts and science college at Kolakanatham in Perambalur district, inaugurated virtually by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday, will function temporarily on the Government Higher Secondary School premises in the village. The co-educational college will offer undergraduate courses in commerce, economics, computer science, biotechnology, and political science with a total intake of 280 students. Eleven posts, including that of the principal and five other faculty members, have been created initially for the college, said S.S. Sivasankar, Minister for Transport and Power, who was present at the college during the inauguration. So far, 1,820 applications have been received for admissions to the college, he added. Mr. Sivasankar, who inspected the classrooms and the help desk for admissions, said he had sanctioned ₹1 crore from his MLA's Local Area Development Scheme for the development of the college. The opening of the college in the backward area would help rural students get better access to higher education, he said. Collector Grace Pachau was present. The Collector recently inspected a five-acre site identified at Kolakanatham for construction of permanent buildings for the college and instructed the officials to take steps to allot land for the institution.
