Chhattisgarh

• 18 Dec 2021

Prize for Better Implementation in CCTNS and ICJS

Why in News

• Chhattisgarh was awarded the second prize for better implementation in CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System) and ICJS (Inter-operable Criminal Justice System) by the Government of India in New Delhi on December 17, 2021.

Key Points

• In a two-day conference held from December 16-17, the National Award was announced for better implementation in forensics under the ICJS scheme, in which Chhattisgarh was given the second position in the whole country. On the other hand, the first place was given to the state of Orissa and the third place was given to the state of Madhya Pradesh.
• It is noteworthy that in Chhattisgarh the work of integration of CCTNS, Forensic, Court, Prosecution and Jail on digital platforms through ICJS has been completed.
• E-Forensic Software Application has been developed by the State Forensic Laboratory, through which all the proceedings from case registration to report preparation are uploaded. This data is sharing another column of ICJS.

Swasthya Ratna Award

Why in News

• Recently, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel honored Dr. Faizul Hasan Firdausi, a well-known surgeon of Ambikapur in Surguja district and Director of Firdausi Hospital, with the Swasthya Ratna Award at a private function in Raipur.

Key Points

• Dr. Firdausi has received this award for performing laparoscopic surgery on people in Surguja zone during the Corona period.
• He did the surgery of people through Ayushman Bharat Yojana and Dr. Khubchand Baghel Health Scheme, due to which the common man was treated free of cost.
• It is noteworthy that by performing the surgery through a laparoscopic method, the beneficiary immediately recovers and returns to his work, due to which he does not suffer financial loss.
• Dr. Faizul Hasan Firdausi is the son of Laparoscopic Surgeon Late Dr. NH Firdausi and is the operator of Dr. Firdausi Hospital Kharsia Road.

Keshkal Adventure Festival

Why in News

• On December 17, 2021, the three-day Keshkal Adventure Festival started at Tatamari tourism area located in Keshkal, Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh. In this adventure festival, travel bloggers and tourists from all corners of the state including Karnataka, West Bengal were welcomed according to the tribal tradition.

Key Points

• Tourists were shown various viewpoints, waterfalls, caves, unique flora and prehistoric rock paintings located in Manjhingarh. Tourists were overwhelmed by the glimpse of prehistoric rock paintings and primitive tribal culture.
• In the next two days, this festival will include the old capital of Bastar, Baddongar, Buddhist monasteries of ancient Bhongapal, Shilpgram, Pardhi Tribal Village tour, waterfall darshan and local delicacies in the form of adventure sport with rock climbing, paramotor, rappelling, jeepline, camping and Tracking has been arranged.
• Apart from this, various cultural programs and competitions will be organized every evening.
• Through this festival, the district administration is trying to identify it in the tourism map by developing the tourism potential available in the district.
• Keshkal is famous for its natural resources, picturesque waterfalls and unique tribal culture throughout the state as well as across the country.
• It is noteworthy that a glass bridge is being prepared by connecting two hills at Tatamari in Keshkal, which will be the first glass bridge to be built in Chhattisgarh.