Rajasthan

• 05 Apr 2023

'Rajasthan Gaurav' felicitation ceremony

Why in News?

On 3 April 2023, Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra honoured talents from various fields with 'Rajasthan Gaurav' at 'The Rajasthan Gaurav' ceremony organized by Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha at a private hotel.

Key Points

• It is worth mentioning that the 'Rajasthan Gaurav' honour ceremony has been organized by Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha for the last 28 years.
• The Governor honoured with 'Pride of Rajasthan' to the Kargil war hero retired Colonel V.S. Balothia, Senior IAS Ajitabh Sharma, Rajeev Pachar of Indian Police Service, Ashu Singh Rathore of Indian Engineering Service, Nitin Kumar Jaiman of Indian Revenue Service, Superintendent of Sawai Mansingh Hospital Achal Sharma, Young Entrepreneur of Dubai Ankit Jain, Chairman of Shiv Vilas Resort Late Brijmohan Sharma, International Woodball player Ajay Singh, Maand singer Begum Batul, IT professional Sudeep, Businessmen Pratap Singh & Ravindra Pratap Singh, football player Ajay Singh Meena etc.

Hybrid Napier Grass in all Gram panchayats’ Exhibition of the state

Why in News?

On 3 April 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal to organize an exhibition of hybrid Napier Grass (Perennial Fodder Crop) in all the gram panchayats of the state under the 'Rajasthan Seed Production and Distribution Mission' (RSPDM).

Key Points

• Under the Rajasthan Seed Production and Distribution Mission, the exhibition of hybrid Napier grass will be planted in 0.2-hectare land in each Gram panchayat, progressive farmers, Department's farm, Agricultural Training Center (ATC) and major Gaushalas. For this, Rs 23 crore will be spent on the 'Farmers Welfare Fund'.
• It is notable that the state government has taken many important decisions in the interest of the farmers to work with commitment for their all-around development and many innovations have taken place in the agriculture sector. An announcement in this regard was made by Ashok Gehlot in the budget of 2023-24.
• It is known that hybrid Napier grass is a perennial fodder crop. It can be grown in all types of climates and soil. It is a better animal feed option for farmers and cattle rearers.