• 10 Mar 2023

The Commission Constituted for the Reservation of Backward Submitted the Survey Report to the Chief Minister

Why In News?

On March 9, 2023, the UP State Local Bodies Dedicated Backward Classes Commission, set up to fix reservation for backward classes in the civic elections, submitted a report to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Key points

• It is known that people had filed a petition in the court objecting to the reservation list issued by the Urban Development Department for the municipal elections. On this basis, the High Court had directed to conduct elections without reservation.
• The government went to the Supreme Court against this decision. The Supreme Court had directed the government to form a commission and prepare a report by March 31 after surveying the districts, but this report has been submitted to the government about 22 days before the deadline. This report of 350 pages has been prepared in 2 months and 10 days.
• the state government had On December 28, 2022, constituted a five-member commission under the chairmanship of retired High Court Judge Ram Autar Singh. After the formation, the Commission conducted a survey of the backward population in all the 75 districts of the state as well as examined the data of backward castes shown in the rapid survey, reservation list issued by the government earlier, cyclical process etc.
• During the visit to the district, the Commission also informed the Chief Minister about the loopholes found in reservation and rapid survey process and suggested measures to remove them.
• After getting the report of the commission, it will now be approved in the cabinet. After this, giving the information of the report to the Supreme Court, permission will be sought to hold civic elections in Uttar Pradesh.
• Official sources say that there will be a big change in the reservation of seats based on the report of the commission. The Urban Development Department will make fresh reservation for the seats of Mayor and President based on triple test. Many unreserved seats can go to the account of OBCs.
• A highly placed source of the department says that the state government will place the commission's report in the Supreme Court this month and seek permission to hold elections. As soon as permission is received from the Supreme Court, the work of reservation of the seats of mayor and president will be started. By the end of March, objections will be taken by issuing a provisional notification of reservation of seats, so that it can be finalized.

Khelo India Centers will be Opened in 33 Districts of the State

Why In News?

According to the information received from the media on March 9, 2023, a provision has been made to open training centers of Khelo India in 33 districts of Bihar to promote sports.

Key points

• In the letter issued by the deputy director of Khelo India, it has been said that a training center will be opened in every district under the Khelo India scheme.
• Sports Class and Training Centre-
  • Wushu - Indoor Stadium, Pataliputra Complex, Patna
  • Athletics: Saraswati Niwas, Manjhola, Muzaffarpur, New Stadium, Fazal Ganj, Sasaram Patel Field, Samastipur, Kosi High School Playground, Birpur, Supaul, Nehru Stadium, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
  • Badminton - Collectorate Campus, Araria, Saharsa
  • Kho-Kho - RHMTB High School Barari, Bhagalpur, Purani Bazar Ward-12 Surajpur, Lakhisarai , Indoor Stadium, Munger
  • Rugby - Kaptia, Nalanda
  • Wrestling - Kuwaridi Bhor, Gopalganj, Indoor Stadium Aurangabad
  • Archery - Veer Kunwar Singh Stadium, Ara, Kharari, Gaya.
  • Kabaddi - Minta Sports Complex, Makdumpur, Sheikhpura, Ward-16 Rampur Parori, Sitamarhi, High School Aman, Parasbigha, Jehanabad, BP Mandal Indoor Stadium, Madhepura, Mahatma Gandhi High School, Bihat Begusarai, Berhampur, Buxar
  • Football - Maharaja Stadium, Bettiah, Jagjivan Stadium, Bhabhua, Laxmipur, Sitopur, Siwan
  • Hockey - Kosi College Khagaria, Sri Krishna Singh Stadium, Jamui, Goraul Hockey Ground, Vaishali Weightlifting Katihar
  • Table Tennis - Watson School, Madhubani, Talwar baazi - Khel Bhawan Shah Vyamshala, Motihari

MoU Signed Between Banasthali Vidyapeeth and RCAT in the Program organized on International Women's Day

Why In News?

On March 9, 2023, at the event organized by Rajiv Gandhi Center for Advanced Technology (RCAT) on International Women's Day, an MoU was signed between RCAT and Banasthali Vidyapith, under which RCAT will provide training to students and teachers of Banasthali in the field of advanced technology and provide support to students interested in working in the field of advanced technology with its industrial partners.

Key points

• A graphic designing course for rural and self-help group women was also launched by RCAT's industrial partner computer software company Adobe.
• On this occasion, Chief Secretary Usha Sharma said that health remarkable work has been done in the fields of education, security, IT etc. in Rajasthan. Mahatma Gandhi English Secondary School, IM Shatti Udaan Scheme and free check-up and medicine scheme related to women's health by the state government are examples all over the country.
• The Chief Secretary informed that Rajasthan is making unprecedented progress in the field of IT. The state's Jan Aadhaar Scheme, Incubation Center, Data Center etc. are typical examples of this, which the whole country is proud of. RCAT has emerged as the best finishing school by signing MoU's with high-end companies.
• Speaking on the occasion, Information and Technology Commissioner and RCAT MD Ashish Gupta said that RCAT 70 conducts courses in more than areas of robotics, blockchain etc. and soon RCAT will be started in every divisional headquarters.
• RCAT Executive Director Jyoti Luhadiya informed that RCAT is providing opportunities to engineering students as well as general graduates, women. Companies like Microsoft, Apple will also be associated with RCAT in the upcoming sessions.

30,000 Students of the State will get the Benefit of 'Chief Minister's Anuprati Coaching Scheme'

Why In News?

On March 9, 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot the 'Mukhyamantri Anuprati Coaching Scheme' approved the proposal to increase the number of beneficiaries under 15 thousand to from 30 thousand. For this scheme, the Chief Minister has approved a financial provision of Rs 56.40 crore.

Key points

• With this decision of the Chief Minister, the economically weaker students of the state will get opportunities to get free quality coaching to prepare for various professional courses and competitive examinations.
• It is noteworthy that this scheme was started with the aim of providing free preparation for professional courses and competitive examinations to the students with weak economic background of the state.
• Seeing the success of the scheme as expected, the number of beneficiaries was increased from 10 thousand to 15 thousand in the budget of the financial year 2022-23, which has been increased to 30 thousand in the budget of the financial year 2023-24.

Rajasthan Millets Conclave 2023 organized under International Year of Millets

Why In News?

On March 9, 2023, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Horticulture, Dinesh Kumar informed that Rajasthan Millets Conclave will be organized in the state on March 13 and 14, 2023 at the State Institute of Agricultural Management, Durgapur, Jaipur under the International Year of Millets.

Key points

• Principal Government Secretary, Agriculture and Horticulture Dinesh Kumar said that this event is being organized with the cooperation of millets producers, agribusinessmen, startups, FPOs, voluntary organizations, agricultural scientists and agricultural officials. More than 100 stalls of millets startup and agro processing will be set up in this conclave.
• Secretary Dinesh Kumar said that Rajasthan has the first place in the country in terms of area and production of millet. Rajasthan's share in millet area in the country is 57.10 percent and share in production is 41.71 percent. Similarly, the state ranks third in the area and production of jowar in the country.
• He said that Rajasthan millets the year 2022-23 to encourage millets in Rajasthan mission was announced by the Chief Minister in the budget for, under which several strategies are being adopted to encourage millet and jowar cultivation, increase production, promote domestic consumption and promote main promotion.
• Under this, seed minikilt's have been distributed. Also, a Centre of Millets Excellence has been set up in Jodhpur for increase in production, post-harvest management and value addition.
• Principal Secretary said that in order to increase the consumption of millets, an action plan has been made to organize year-round events throughout the state under the International Millets Year to publicize its health benefits and popularize the products of millets.
• He informed that state-level seminars on nutritional importance of millets and conclave on agro-processing are being organized, in which concrete strategy is being developed through dialogue between millets producers, agricultural businessmen, startups, FPOs, voluntary organizations, agricultural scientists and officials. Is.
• It is noteworthy that the year 2023 declared by the United Nations General Assembly is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets. Under this, the general public will be made aware about the nutritional value and health benefits of various millets like Bajra, Jowar, Ragi, Kodo, Kutki and Sawa. Along with this, their production, productivity and marketing opportunities will be encouraged.

Approval of Proposal to organize International Rajasthani Conclave in Jaipur

Why In News?

On March 9, 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal to organize International Rajasthani Conclave in Jaipur on September 23-24, 2023. The Chief Minister has also approved the proposal for an additional budget provision of Rs 5 crore for this mega event to be held under the auspices of the Industries Department and Rajasthan Foundation.

Key points

• The Chief Minister had announced to organize international Rajasthani Conclave in the budget for the year 2023-24 with the aim of uniting migrant Rajasthani's.
• In this two-day conclave to be held in September, interesting sessions will be organized on subjects like Rajasthani pride, literature, business, tradition, music, art, culture, social welfare, enterprise, food and entertainment etc.
• It will include a special session on entrepreneurship and investment opportunities. Overseas entrepreneurs from all over the world will participate in it. The Pravasi Samman Award announced in the NRR policy will also be launched in this conclave.
• It is noteworthy that in the year 2000, realizing the importance of Rajasthani diaspora, the International Rajasthani Conclave was organized for the first time under the leadership of Chief Minister Gehlot. To organize an international conference only for its diaspora was a unique initiative for the Central Government or any State Government at that time. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was organized by the Government of India on the same lines in the year 2003. Other states have also adopted this model.
• In the last three years, the role of Rajasthan Foundation has been very important in strengthening the relationship with the Pravasi Rajasthani's. The Foundation has been regularly organizing various programs to connect the migrant Rajasthani's with their motherland. Even during the Kovid epidemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, Rajasthan Foundation played a big role in helping the migrants.

ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship will be held in the Country's First Indoor Range Located in Bhopal

Why In News?

According to the information given by the Madhya Pradesh Public Relations Department on March 9, 2023, the country's first 83m × 27m The ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol Shooting Championship will be held from March 20 to 27 in an air-conditioned indoor range.

Key points

• The ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol Shooting Championship will feature 325 players and 75 officials from 33 countries.
• It is worth mentioning that recently the Khelo India Youth Games were organized in Madhya Pradesh, in which players from different states participated.
• The ISSF World Cup is being organised in technical collaboration with the National Rifle Federation of India (NRAI), New Delhi. Also, 4 experts from SIUS Switzerland will also come to Bhopal for technical cooperation.
• The final range has been constructed as per the prescribed standards at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy for the championship, which will have the finals of all the events of rifle and pistol. State-of-the-art have been installed in the final range of 10m, 25m and scoreboards and targets 50m. A seating arrangement of about 375 spectators has been made in the final range.
• It is worth mentioning that the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy, built in an area of 37 acres in Bishankhedi, is the most modern shooting academy in the country. A hostel has also been built in the academy premises, which has accommodation for about 240 players. The hostel also has facilities like library, mini gym, dining area, meditation hall, entertainment zone etc.

Inauguration of Famous Maa Purnagiri Fair

Why In News?

On March 9, 2023, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the three-month-long famous Maa Purnagiri Mela.

Key points

• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said at the function held at Thuligad, the birthplace of Maa Purnagiri, that 50 lakh devotees reach for darshan during the six-month long Chardham Yatra. During the three-month fair period, 35 lakh devotees visit Purnagiri Dham.
• Maa Purnagiri Temple is situated at an altitude of about 3000 meters on the top of Annapurna Chhoti in the mountainous region of Tanakpur in Champawat district of Uttarakhand. The temple is considered a Shaktipeeth and is one of the 108 Siddhapeeths. It is believed that the navel of Sati Mata had fallen at this place.
• Purnagiri is also known as Punyagiri. This temple is situated near the Sharda River. Purnagiri temple is also well known for its miracles.