Rajasthan

• 10 Feb 2023

Inauguration of the Integrated Web Application Created for the Application of Camel Protection Scheme

Why In News?

On February 9, 2023, Rajasthan Animal Husbandry Minister Lalchand Kataria launched the integrated web application created for the application of the Ustra Conservation Scheme at Pant Krishi Bhawan Jaipur.

Key points

• It is noteworthy that the Chief Minister had announced the 'Dust Conservation Scheme' in the last budget, taking serious note of the declining number of camels.
• The 'Rat Protection Scheme' has been implemented by the State Government for the promotion of camel, under which an incentive of Rs. on birth of toads to encourage camel breeding 5000-5000 will be given to the cattle rearer in two instalments.
• In the protection scheme and web application, provision has been made for registration of camel farmers, tagging of camels and toads by veterinary doctors and district level financial approval.
• Camel farmers can register toddies born on or after November 1 under the scheme till February 28, 2023. This registration can be done through the online application.

Rajasthan Delphic Games Started with Art Camp and Craft Exhibition

Why In News?

On February 9, 2023, The Delphic Games were inaugurated by the Delphic Council of Rajasthan at Jawahar Kala Kendra with the inauguration of an art camp. This was followed by a live display of various handicrafts in the craft exhibition.

Key points

• The Delphic Games held at Jawahar Kala Kendra are being held for the first time at the regional level. These games will play an important role in preserving the art and culture of Rajasthan and making the youth of the state their art identity. In these games, youth from 18 to 35 years of age of the state are participating.
• Painting artists from Jaipur, Kanota, Lalsot, Ajmer, Bikaner, Kishangarh, Meerut and installation artists from Rajasthan School of Arts, Indian Institute of Crafts, Visual Art Department and Drawing and Painting Department of Rajasthan University participated in the Art Camp.
• In this, the 80 feet Delphic Art Wall made by the Indian Institute of Crafts was also the center of attraction. Lac bangles making, hand block printing, cloth weaving, charkha running, and khadi stalls were set up by the Rajasthan Khadi and Village Industries Board in collaboration with the Industries and Commerce Department.
• The Delphic Games are being held February 9 from to 12 at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.
• It will be held in six categories including classical, Indian film music popular music (apart from Indian film music), classical, dance, folk music Dance, contemporary dance, photography (2 categories) and cash prizes will be given for each category.
• Significantly, Rajasthan is the first state to organize Delphic Games at the regional level. The first stage of the Delphic Games was online, with applications by participants 8 until January 2023. Selected participants are participating in the second phase to be held at Jawahar Kala Kendra.