Jharkhand

• 18 Sep 2023

Medico Tourism will get a Boost in Jharkhand, Yogayush centres will Open at Tourist Spots.

Why In News?

According to information received from media sources on September 16, 2023, there is a plan to open Yogayush centers at major tourist spots of Jharkhand to promote medico tourism. Here tourists will get the experience of Yoga-Ayurveda and Panchakarma under one roof.

Key Points:

• According to the information, three major tourist places have been selected for this, where external and local tourists reach the most. These include Netarhat, Patratu and McCluskieganj.
• The state government has planned to develop them as Yogayush centres. The centre will be established as the best authentic Ayurvedic Clinic, Panchakarma Centre. Along with tourism, stress relief programs will be organized here.
• Tourists will get a complete package based on Panchakarma principles at Yogayush Centre. Along with giving a better experience to the tourists, AYUSH doctors will provide health facilities through various modes.
• Both Ayurvedic and Naturopathy ideologies will work together. Help can also be taken from All India Ayurveda Institute in this.
• Yogayush centre will focus on the integration of medicine in future. The government has decided to establish it as a centre to promote meditation, yoga and all aspects and activities. The centre will have various treatments like Panchakarma, Yoga, lifestyle and related infrastructure available. Here, work is being done to establish a separate section for integrated medicine.

Jharkhand's First Solar Plant Inaugurated

Why In News?

On September 15, 2023, Central Electricity Authority Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad inaugurated the Solar Energy Power Generation Plant (Solar Plant) installed at KTPS Area One operated by DVC.

Key Points:

• It is noteworthy that the construction work of Jharkhand's first 10 MW solar plant is going on in Area One, in which two MW power production has started after today's testing charge inauguration. It is being established on 50 acres at a cost of about Rs 70 crore.
• While talking to journalists, Central Electricity Authority Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad said that electricity generation through solar energy will reduce the dependence on coal and control pollution. If electricity is generated from the sun's rays during the day, the consumption of coal in the plant will be less.
• He said that in the coming time, all the plants will run on solar systems and India's name will be bright in the whole world.