Jharkhand Affairs
Govt trying to get Jkhand unique place on tourism map: CM
Nature has given many beautiful gifts to Jharkhand. This state is known for its mineral wealth. Apart from this, the natural beauty, captivating and charming valleys and religious places have also been the centre of attraction here. The tourist places here should be even more beautiful.
Here the tourists get all the necessary facilities. This state should become the centre of attraction for the tourists of the world. Keeping this in mind, a special action plan is being prepared by the government for the development of all tourist places and it is being implemented in a phased manner, said Chief Minister Hemant Soren today while dedicating the newly constructed “Paryatan Vihar” (VIP Guest House) at Patratu Lake Resort Complex to the people of the state.
The Chief Minister said that with this initiative, Jharkhand will get a different identity on the tourism map. He told the people that this tourist spot is your property. Have a picnic here. Travel around and have fun. But, do not harm it under any circumstances. Don’t pollute it. Take care of the cleanliness of the entire campus. Government can strengthen the of any tourist place, but it is your responsibility to run and keep it safe.
The CM said that the Patratu Dam catchment area would be demarcated, so that it is not encroached upon and it can be kept safe. For this, he directed the District Administration to take all necessary steps. He said that action should also be taken against those who spread filth in the dam premises.
National and International Affairs
NTCA Constitutes New Committee to Oversee Cheetah Project
(NTCA) has established an 11-member Cheetah Project Steering Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change, and Rajesh Gopal, secretary general of Global Tiger Forum, has been appointed as its chairman. The decision was taken after six cheetahs, who were brought as part of the translocation project, died in the last two months. The other 10 members include RN Mehrotra, former principal chief conservator of forest of Rajasthan; PR Sinha, former director of the Wildlife Institute of India; HS Negi, former APCCF, Wildlife; and PK Malik, former faculty at WII.
GS Rawat, former dean of the WII; Mittal Patel, an Ahmedabad-based social worker; Qamar Qureshi, WII scientist and Inspector General of NTCA; and the MPs Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Wildlife, and Chief Wildlife Warden are the other members.
Mission Amrit Sarovar: Rejuvenating Water Bodies Nationwide for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
A high-level meeting was held to review theprogress, monitor, and ensurethe quality ofMission Amrit Sarovar, chaired by Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, the Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, and Secretary of Rural Development from all States/Union Territories (UTs), the State Nodal officer for the Mission Amrit Sarovar, DM/DC/CEOs of over 700 districts, and District Nodal officers of the Mission.
As part of the celebration ofAzadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Amrit Sarovar Mission was launched on24th April 2022with the objective ofdeveloping and rejuvenating 75 water bodiesin each district across the country. The mission aims to create atotal of 50,000 water bodies, each spanning an area of about an acre or more, contributing to the preservation and enhancement of <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/water-Resources“>Water Resources.
Goa Signed MoU with Uttarakhand for Strengthening Tourism Cooperation
The Government of Goa and the Government of Uttarakhand have come together and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the tourism landscape of both Goa and Uttarakhand. The MoU signing ceremony was held in the presence of Rohan Khaunte, the Minister for Tourism, IT, E & C, Printing and Stationary, Government of Goa, and Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
The MoU signed between Goa and Uttarakhand aims to promote bilateral cooperation in the travel and tourism sector and facilitate travel between the states.
It is aimed to increase the number of tourists visiting Goa and Uttarakhand respectively.
The initial batch of 10 start-up companies participating in the50 start-ups exchange programbetweenIndia and Bangladeshhave returned to Dhaka after a successful visit to India from May 8-12. These start-ups operate in various sectors, including e-commerce, health, transport and logistics, energy, education, and skill development.
The exchange program facilitates visits between 50 start-ups from Bangladesh and 50 start-ups from India, aiming to foster partnerships, expand business relations, share experiences and knowledge, and promote collaboration among young entrepreneurs. The framework of this program was established during recent bilateral summits between the Prime Ministers of both countries.
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