1. Maharashtra Government launched Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana
Tags: Government Schemes State News
The Maharashtra government has approved a new financial scheme under which Rs 6,000 will be paid annually to over one crore farmers in the state.
An overview of the news
On May 30, the 'Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana' was approved in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai.
Chief Minister Shinde said that this amount is in addition to the Rs 6,000 being given to farmers by the Center under PM Kisan Yojana.
The Maharashtra cabinet also approved the implementation of 'Gender Inclusive Tourism Policy' named 'Aai' to empower women in the tourism sector.
The cabinet also approved the starting of women bike-taxi service at some tourist places.
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 - Ramesh Bais
Official Animal - Indian giant squirrel
Official Bird - Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Official Dance - Lavani
2. Telangana achieves 100% coverage of PMJDY
Tags: Government Schemes State News
The state of Telangana achieved 100 percent household coverage of banking services through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
An Overview of the News
According to the Social Security Administration survey, the state achieved 100 percent coverage of 135 welfare schemes and programs in 20 departments.
Telangana has more than 1 crore 11 lakh Jan Dhan bank account holders with a total balance of over Rs 3 thousand crore.
Around 61 lakh people in rural areas have opened Jan Dhan accounts, while in urban areas around 50 lakh people have zero balance accounts.
Over 84 lakh Jan Dhan account holders in Telangana actively use RuPay cards, which provide additional benefits like credit facilities.
About Telangana
It is a state located in south-central India on the high Deccan Plateau.
It is the eleventh largest state of India by area.
Telangana was carved out of the northwestern part of Andhra Pradesh on 2 June 2014 and became the newly formed state of Telangana with Hyderabad as the capital.
Telangana is bordered by Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the northeast, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south.
As of 2019, the state of Telangana is divided into 33 districts.
Governor - Tamilisai Soundararajan
Chief Minister - K Chandrasekhar Rao
Council - (40 seats)
Legislative Assembly - (119 seats)
Rajya Sabha - 7 seats
Lok Sabha - 17 seats
3. Goa Statehood Day - 30 May
Tags: State News Important Days
Goa Statehood Day is celebrated every year on 30 May.
An Overview of the News
Goa is the smallest state of India in terms of area.
Alfonso de Albuquerque conquered Goa in 1510, ending the rule of Adil Shah of Bijapur.
India regained control of Goa from the Portuguese after 400 years.
This year marks the 36th anniversary of Goa getting statehood.
On 30 May 1987, Goa was declared a separate state from Daman and Diu.
The official language of Goa is Konkani.
About Goa
Capital - Panaji
Chief Minister - Pramod Sawant
Official Sport - Football
Official Animal - Gaur
Governor - P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
4. Kheer Bhavani Mela celebrated
Tags: State News
Every year on the day of Jyestha Ashtami, Kashmiri Pandits visit Mata Ragneya Devi Temple, also known as Kheer Bhavani Temple, for darshan.
An overview of the news
This year the mela was celebrated with great enthusiasm not only by the Kashmiri Pandits but also by the local people of the Kashmir Valley on 28th May.
The Kheer Bhavani fair held on Jyestha Ashtami in Kashmir holds a sacred place in the spiritual realm of Kashmiri Pandits.
More than 25 thousand devotees participated in the fair.
The Kheer Bhawani Mela started on 26th May and concluded on 28th May i.e. Jyestha Ashtami.
Kheer Bhavani is considered to be the deity of Kashmiri Pandits, who have a lot of recognition there.
Over the years, the Kheer Bhawani Mela has become a symbol of communal harmony and brotherhood in Kashmir.
5. Himachal Pradesh to prepare green hydrogen policy
Tags: State News
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu announced on 20 May 2023 that it will formulate a 'Green Hydrogen' policy to promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the state as a leading center for its production.
An Overview of the News:
- State Chief Minister Sukhu said in a statement that the state's abundant renewable energy resources, including ample sunlight, water and wind, make the state an ideal location for generating green hydrogen.
- This initiative of the state will not only contribute to the global fight against climate change but will also make the state a leader in sustainable development.
An agreement with OIL:
- The state government has signed an MoU with Oil India Limited (OIL) for the production of green hydrogen.
- OIL has shown interest in setting up a plant in the state that will produce green hydrogen for ethanol production.
- As per the initiative of the state government, this alternative fuel can be used as a replacement for petrol.
Himachal Pradesh:
- Capital : Shimla
- Governor: Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Chief Minister: Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
- Seat in Lok Sabha: 4
- Seat in Rajya Sabha: 3
- Seat in the Legislative Assembly: 68
6. ADB will give $ 141.12 million loan for the development of industrial corridor in Andhra Pradesh
Tags: State News
On 23 May 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $141.12 million loan agreement for the development of an industrial corridor in Andhra Pradesh.
An Overview of the News:
- The agreement has been signed to support the development of high quality indoor infrastructure facilities in three industrial areas in Andhra Pradesh. These are: roads, water supply plants and power distribution systems.
- The loan is the second tranche of a $500 million Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) under the program approved by ADB in 2016.
- With this loan facility, infrastructure facilities will be developed in three industrial clusters under the Visakhapatnam and Srikalahasti-Chittoor areas sanctioned in Andhra Pradesh.
Benefits to Andhra Pradesh from the loan:
- ADB financing will help the state in industrialization to increase the share of the manufacturing sector in the state's GDP as well as enhance competitiveness and increase employment opportunities in the project target areas.
- This project will help in skill development of people from socially and economically weaker sections besides increasing investment in the state.
Andhra Pradesh:
- Capital : Amaravati
- Governor: S. Abdul Nazir
- Chief Minister: Y S Jaganmohan Reddy
- Official Language: Telugu (main language)
Asian Development Bank (ADB):
- Establishment : 19 December 1966
- Headquarters: Manila (Philippines)
- Member countries: 68 (India is a founding member)
- Objective: To promote social and economic development in Asia.
7. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched 'Hamar Sughghar Laika Abhiyan'
Tags: State News
On 21 May 2023, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the 'Hamar Sughar Laik Abhiyan' in the 'Bharose Ka Sammelan' program at Sankra in Durg district.
An Overview of the News
The campaign aims to bring 1,800 malnourished children, identified through a survey, into the category of well-nourished children.
This is the first district level campaign of its kind in the state and focuses on managing the growth of children through hunger testing.
About Chhattisgarh
It is a state located in central India.
Sirpur, located near the capital Raipur, is a town situated on the Mahanadi River.
There is a huge Chitrakoot waterfall in the northwestern region of Chhattisgarh.
Formation - 1 November 2000
Capital - Raipur
Chief Minister - Bhupesh Baghel
Governor - Vishwabhushan Harichandan
Official Tree - Sal Tree
Rajya Sabha - 5 seats
Lok Sabha - 11 seats
8. PM flags off Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi
Tags: State News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi on 25 May through video conferencing.
An overview of the news
The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the newly electrified railway sections in the state and declared Uttarakhand as a 100% electric traction state.
This will be the sixth Vande Bharat connecting Delhi through various routes.
As of now, the national capital is connected to Ajmer, Varanasi, Katra, Bhopal and Amb Andaura.
This semi-high-speed train is India's 18th and Uttarakhand's first Vande Bharat train, which will start its inaugural run from Dehradun to Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal.
The train is equipped with world-class amenities, which will usher in a new era of comfortable travel experiences, especially for tourists traveling to the state.
It has advanced security features including armor technology.
The regular operations for the Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express will start on 29 May.
With a travel time of 4 hours and 45 minutes, the train will cover a distance of 302 km.
The train will operate on all days of the week, except Wednesdays.
About Vande Bharat Express Train
The first Vande Bharat Express was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 February 2019.
These trains have a self-propelled engine which can save diesel and reduce electricity usage by up to 30%.
The first Vande Bharat Express was manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai.
It was manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ programme, at a cost of about Rs 100 crore.
These trains can achieve a maximum speed of 160 kmph.
In the Union Budget for 2022-2023 the government has proposed the development and manufacture of 400 new Vande Bharat trains in the next three years.
9. Kerala becomes India's first fully e-governed state
Tags: State News
The state has achieved this feat through policy initiatives aimed at transforming it into a digitally empowered society.
An Overview of the News
The government focused on setting up a knowledge-based economy and achieving 100% digital literacy.
Important services across various sectors were digitized to ensure transparency, inclusiveness and accessibility for all citizens.
E-governance in Kerala has streamlined service delivery, reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and delays.
Online portals and mobile applications have been launched for citizens to interact with government departments and access services easily.
Integration of technology in the education and healthcare sectors has been a priority, with digital learning platforms and telemedicine services being implemented.
About Kerala
Capital - Thiruvananthapuram
Official Bird - Great Hornbill
Governor - Arif Mohammad Khan
Chief Minister - Pinarayi Vijayan
Origin of rivers in Kerala
Periyar River
Bharathapuzha River
Pamba River
Chaliyar River
Chalakudy River
India's longest lake - Vembanad, Kerala
10. Maharashtra government launches ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ initiative
Tags: State News
Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of the Government of Maharashtra launched the ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ initiative in Satara district of Maharashtra.
An Overview of the News
The initiative aims to provide citizens easy access to government schemes and documents at one place.
District administrations have been directed to organise two-day camps in their respective areas to facilitate distribution of benefits.
Around 75,000 local people are expected to benefit from these camps.
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 - Ramesh Bais
Official Animal - Indian giant squirrel
Official Bird - Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Official Dance - Lavani
