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Madhya Pradesh Approves ‘Brindavan Gram’ Scheme and Launches Statewide ‘Gita Bhavan’ Initiative

Tags: State News

The Madhya Pradesh government approved the 'Brindavan Gram' scheme, announced on Janmashtami, August 26.

An Overview of the  News

• The ‘Brindavan Gram’ scheme, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, will be implemented in one gram panchayat from each of the 313 blocks of the state.

• Key focus: Establishing gaushalas (cow sheds) to promote milk production and increase farmers' incomes.

Key Features of the ‘Brindavan Gram’ Scheme

• Promotion of Milk Production: Gaushalas will be set up in selected villages to enhance milk production.

• Solar Energy: Houses in the selected gram panchayats will be equipped with roof-top solar panels under the state’s solar policy.

• The scheme will be implemented by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, with an official notification to be issued soon.

Launch of ‘Gita Bhavan’ Initiative

• The Madhya Pradesh government also approved the establishment of ‘Gita Bhavan’ in all urban bodies across the state.

• Purpose: To disseminate spiritual knowledge and teachings of scriptures and prominent personalities.

• Each centre will house spiritual literature, including the Bhagavad Gita and other works related to Lord Krishna.

Existing Gita Bhavan in Indore

• Madhya Pradesh currently has one ‘Gita Bhavan’ in Indore, which serves as a religious and cultural centre promoting the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

• It is a religiously neutral space that welcomes people from all faiths, featuring images and idols of various gods and depictions from the Puranas, Mahabharata, and Ramayana.

320th Birth Anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar

• The state government approved the formation of an organising committee to plan celebrations for the 320th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar.

• Various events and programs will be conducted throughout the year to honour the Maratha Malwa queen, known for her visionary leadership.

About Madhya Pradesh

• In terms of area, it is the second largest state of India after Rajasthan.

• National Parks - Panna National Park, Pench National Park

• Wildlife Sanctuaries - Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary, Ghatigaon wildlife sanctuary

• Capital - Bhopal

• Chief Minister - Dr. Mohan Yadav

• Governor - Mangubhai C. Patel

16 National e-Governance Awards presented at Mumbai Conference on September 3-4, 2024

Tags: Awards

27th National Conference on e-Governance held on 3rd and 4th September 2024 at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

An Overview of the  News

• 16 National Awards for e-Governance 2024 announced on 23 August 2024 were presented.

List of Key Award-Winning Projects

• Poshan Tracker

  • Organisation: Ministry of Women & Child Development

  • Project Head: Indevar Pandey, Former Secretary

• iGOT

  • Organisation: Karmayogi Bharat

  • Project Head: Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary

• Area Officer, the Worksite Monitoring and Inspection Management System

  • Organisation: Department of Rural Development

  • Project Head: Amit Kataria, Former Joint Secretary, DoRD

• Shiksha Setu Axom

  • Organisation: Samagra Shiksha, Assam

  • Project Head: Dr. Om Prakash, Mission Director

• Rajkisan Saathi Phase - II

  • Organisation: Department of Information Technology and Communication, Government of Rajasthan

  • Project Head: Inderjeet Singh, Commissioner and Special Secretary

• Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

  • Organisation: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

  • Project Head: Sanjiv, Joint Secretary

• Use of Teleradiology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Chest Radiograph and Auto Approval for Direct Bank Transfer of Relief to Silicosis Patients

  • Organisation: Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan

  • Project Head: Dr. Samit Sharma, Secretary to Government of Rajasthan

• JHAR - JAL Portal

  • Organisation: Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, Government of Jharkhand

  • Project Head: Dr. Manish Ranjan, Former Secretary, Government of Jharkhand

• Lab Mitra
  

  • Organisation: District Administration, Varanasi, Government of Uttar Pradesh

  • Project Head: S. Rajalingam, District Magistrate

• Wokha SAATHI (Smart AI-based Assistant for Timely Help & Interface) Whatsapp Chatbot

  • Organisation: District Administration Wokha, Government of Nagaland

  • Project Head: Ajit Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Commissioner

• AI Enabled Adaptive Traffic Control System & Smart Hawking Solution

  • Organisation: Rajkot Municipal Corporation, Government of Gujarat

  • Project Head: Devang P. Desai, Municipal Commissioner

• PCMC Smart Sarathi Project

  • Organisation: Pimpri Chinchwad Smart City Limited, Government of Maharashtra

  • Project Head: Shekhar Singh, Municipal Commissioner

• India Hypertension Control Initiative

  • Organisation: ICMR - National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai

  • Project Head: Dr. Ganeshkumar Parasuraman, Scientist ‘E’

• National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases

  • Organisation: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow

  • Project Head: Dr. Uttam Kumar Sarkar, Director

• Karnataka GIS

  • Organisation: Karnataka State Remote Sensing Application Center, Government of Karnataka

  • Project Head: Dr. D. K. Prabhuraj, Former Director

• Use of Barcode in Digitizing Property Registers of Police Station Inventory – e-Malkhana

  • Organisation: Commissionerate of Police, Chandannagar, Government of West Bengal

  • Project Head: Amit P. Javalgi, Commissioner of Police. 

Varanasi’s 'Lab Mitra' Initiative Wins National e-Governance Gold Award

Tags: Awards

The 'Lab Mitra' initiative from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, has been honored with the National e-Governance Gold Award.

An Overview of the News

• The award was presented at the National e-Governance Conference 2024 held in Mumbai.

• 'Lab Mitra' received the award for its contributions to Administrative Reforms and district-level initiatives in e-governance.

Initiative Detail

• 'Lab Mitra' was launched by the district administration of Varanasi in collaboration with a private bank and an NGO.

• Due to its success, the model has been expanded across Uttar Pradesh under the name 'Lab Report.'

• The initiative is currently operational in 20 hospitals, including all government hospitals in Varanasi.

• Over 2.5 lakh patients have benefited from the 'Lab Mitra' service so far.

Service Functionality

• Through the 'Lab Mitra' portal, patients at government hospitals are registered for laboratory tests based on their doctor’s prescription.

• The system generates an online report after the test, which is sent as a link via text message to the patient’s phone number.

• Patients can access their complete lab test reports after four hours at Community Health Centers (CHCs) and after 12 hours at government hospitals.

President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Vishwashanti Buddha Vihara in Maharashtra

Tags: State News National News

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Vishwashanti Buddha Vihara in Udgir, Latur district, Maharashtra.

An Overview of the News

• President installed a statue of Gautama Buddha inside the vihara and paid tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar by offering flowers at his statue.

• The event included a traditional Buddha worship ceremony.

• Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale, and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the event.

Features of the Buddha Vihara

• The newly inaugurated Buddha Vihara is a replica of the Buddha Vihara in Kalburgi, Karnataka.

• Located on a 15-hectare site, it features a meditation centre that can accommodate 1,200 followers.

• The main entrance, inspired by the Sanchi Stupa in Bihar, serves as an impressive entryway to the premises.

About Maharashtra

• It is a state located in the western part of India and covers a significant part of the Deccan Plateau.

• Chief Minister - Eknath Shinde

• Governor - C.P. Radhakrishnan

• Official Animal - Indian giant squirrel

• Official Bird - Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

• Official Dance -Lavani

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Launches Digital Notary Portal

Tags: National News

Union Minister for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, launched the new Notary Portal in New Delhi.

An Overview of the News

• The portal is a significant step towards creating a paperless, faceless, and efficient system, aligning with the goals of Digital India.

• It is designed to be user-friendly and aims to assist both Notaries and the public in streamlining processes.

Key Features of the Notary Portal:

• The portal offers an online interface between notaries and the government for various services.

• Services include the submission of applications for appointment as notaries, issuance and renewal of Certificates of Practice, change of practice area, and submission of annual returns.

• Central Notaries can submit applications online, track their progress, and download digitally signed Certificates of Practice through Digilocker.

Benefits and Impact:

• The portal eliminates the need for physical submission of applications and requests, enhancing convenience.

• It promotes transparency and efficiency in the notary services process.

• The launch is seen as a significant advancement towards the digitalization of legal services in India.

India Ranks 40th Globally in Alcoholic Beverage Exports

Tags: INDEX

India currently ranks 40th globally in alcoholic beverage exports.

An Overview of the News

• The Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) is targeting $1 billion in export revenue over the next few years.

• As part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, APEDA aims to boost exports of Indian spirits to major international markets.

Launch of Godawan Single Malt Whisky in the UK

• Godawan, an artisanal single malt whisky made in Rajasthan, India, is set to launch in the United Kingdom.

• The first batch was officially flagged off by senior officials from the Indian government and Diageo Plc.

International Promotion of Godawan

• Godawan participated in the International Food and Drinks Event (IFE) in London in March 2024 under APEDA’s promotion.

• The event served as a precursor to its official launch and export to the UK.

Support for Local Farmers in Alwar, Rajasthan

• The six-row barley used in Godawan’s production is locally sourced from the Alwar region.

• This initiative supports local farmers by enhancing their agricultural income through backward linkages.

India Secures 8 Medals in One Day at Paris Paralympics 2024: Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar Strike Gold

Tags: Sports

India shone at the Paris Paralympics on September 2, as Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar secured gold medals, contributing to a total haul of 8 medals for the day.

An Overview of the News

• Gold Medals

  • Javelin: Sumit Antil defended his gold medal with a record-breaking throw of 70.59 meters in his second attempt.

  • Para-Badminton Badminton (Men's Singles SL3): Nitesh Kumar won gold in the Men’s Singles SL3 event.

  • Shooting Para Sport: Avani Lekhara (R2 - Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1)

• Silver Medals

  • Para Athletics:

    • Nishad Kumar (Men's High Jump - T47)

    • Sharad Kumar (Men's High Jump - T63)

    • Sachin Sarjerao Khilari (Men's Shot Put - F46)

    • Yogesh Kathuniya (Men's Discus Throw - F56)

    • Ajeet Singh (Men's Javelin Throw - F46)

  • Para-Badminton: Suhas L.Y. (Men's Singles SL4), Thulasimathi MURUGESAN (Women's Singles SU5)

  • Shooting Para Sport: Manish Narwal (P1 - Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1)

• Bronze Medals

  • Para Athletics:

    • Mariyappan Thangavelu (Men's High Jump - T63)

    • Sundar Singh Gurjar (Men's Javelin Throw - F46)

    • Preethi Pal (Women's 100m - T35)

    • Preethi Pal (Women's 200m - T35)

    • Deepthi Jeevanji (Women's 400m - T20)

  • Para-Badminton:

    • Manisha Ramadass (Women's Singles SU5)

    • Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan (Women's Singles SH6)

  • Shooting Para Sport:

    • Rubina Francis (P2 - Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1)

    • Mona Agarwal (R2 - Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1)    

• Para Archery (Mixed Team Compound Event): Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar won the bronze medal.