• 23 Nov 2023

Approval of Investment Proposal of Rs 100 crore by Kapila Agro Industry in GIDA

Why In News?

On November 21, 2023, Anuj Malik, CEO of Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) said that an investment proposal of about Rs 100 crore in GIDA from Kapila Agro Industries has been approved.

Key Points:

• Anuj Malik said that along with many big companies like PepsiCo, Kapila Agro Industries Company is also coming to give impetus to the industries in GIDA. An animal feed manufacturing company is going to set up a factory in GIDA Sector 27 at a cost of about Rs 100 crore.
• This will provide direct employment to about 500 people and indirect employment to 500 people. This company is one of the popular brands of animal feed manufacturing. Its investment in GIDA will also help in attracting other big industries to Gorakhpur.
• The company has also been allotted 62 thousand square meters of land in Sector 27 for this. At the foundation day celebration of GIDA, the Chief Minister will hold a meeting with big entrepreneurs and discuss the investment proposal.
• Big companies are continuously investing in GIDA area. Last month Gyan Dairy and before that Tatva Plastic Factory was inaugurated. Construction work is going on by PepsiCo Company. Apart from this, alcohol factory is also being constructed.

Bihar Becomes Self-Sufficient in Fish Production

Why In News?

On November 22, 2023, according to information received from the media, Bihar has now become almost self-sufficient in fish production. At present 7.62 lakh metric tonnes of fish is being produced in the state every year against the demand of 8.02 lakh metric tonnes of fish.

Key Points:

• The state currently has a per capita fish consumption of 6.464 kg each year. Katla fish is the first choice of Biharis. Rohu is in second place and Mrigal (Naini) is in third place.
• The production of Catla fish in Bihar is 164.189 thousand metric tons. The production of Rohu is 154.794 thousand metric tons and the production of Mrigal is 107.586 thousand metric tons.
• Pangasius, common, silver and grass carp are also produced on a large scale. Every person of Bihar eats 6.464 kg of fish every year.
• Currently, 37.0545 thousand metric tons of fish are being sent to other states from across the state, while 38.462 thousand metric tons of fish are coming to Bihar from other states.
• The state is producing 80.4113 thousand metric tons of silver carp, 96.49262 thousand metric tons of grass carp, 92.66252 thousand metric tons of common carp, 45.8596 thousand metric tons of cat fee and 52.8796 thousand metric tons of pangasius fish every year. Besides, the production of other fishes is 48.5901 thousand tonnes every year.
• Bihar has now joined the top 4 states of the country in fish production. Sheikhpura district has the biggest contribution in fish farming in Bihar. Due to the financial support of the government, Shekhpura district is providing fresh fish to the districts like Jamui, Nalanda, Nawada, Lakhisarai, Patna, Begusarai etc.

Participation of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board in 54th International Film Festivial of India

Why In News?

On November 22, 2023, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board participated in the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Principal Secretary Shiv Shekhar Shukla called stakeholders associated with the film and web series industry for film shooting in the state.

Key Points:

• During the International Film Festival, Principal Secretary Shiv Shekhar Shukla met Pankaj Tripathi, Raj Kumar Santoshi, Vijay Sethupathi, Divya Dutta and many other famous Bollywood actors, filmmakers, producer-directors and invited them for film production in the state.
• The Principal Secretary highlighted the key points of the Film Policy of Madhya Pradesh, including the policy aimed at developing a conducive environment for film and web series makers, financial incentives, ease and transparency in permissions, natural beauty, better connectivity, favourable weather and state-of-the-art filming facilities etc.
• Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board also organized a knowledge series on 'Promoting Film Production in Madhya Pradesh - Governance Initiatives and Role of Stakeholders' to encourage the stakeholders associated with the film industry to shoot films in the state and to make them aware of the facilities and concessions offered under the Film Tourism Policy.
• Highlights of Madhya Pradesh Film Policy -
• Permissions for film projects are included in the Public Service Guarantee Act. There is a provision for permission for film shooting in 15 working days.
• To implement the film tourism policy at the district level, ADM level officers are appointed as nodal officers for filming permission in every district.
• includes web series, OTT original content, TV serials and documentaries.
• There is a single window clearance facility for all filming permissions.
• Additional financial grants are available for local artists and there is a provision of discount for film crews to stay in tourism department hotels and resorts for shooting.

1.62 Lakh Tonnes of Fish Production So far in Haryana in the Current Financial Year

Why In News?

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Jai Prakash Dalal said that in the current financial year so far, 1.62 lakh tonnes of fish has been produced in 46,493 acres of water area in the state.

Key Points:

• Giving information about the work being done by the Haryana Government in the field of fisheries, JP Dalal said that along with making farmers aware, new schemes are being implemented to promote fisheries.
• The state government has set a target of producing about 30,000 tonnes of shrimp in an additional 15,000 acres in the next five years.
• He said that in the current financial year so far, 1.62 lakh tonnes of fish has been produced in 46,493 acres of water area in the state and 7500 tonnes of shrimp has been produced in about 4350 acres, due to which there has been a significant increase in the income of fishermen.
• He said that in the last financial year, 2.12 lakh tonnes of fish was produced in 45,015 acres of water area.
• It may be noted that the Global Fisheries Conference India-2023 conference held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat was attended by state fisheries ministers, ambassadors of various countries, global fisheries scientists, policy makers, fisheries communities and investment bankers, among other dignitaries and stakeholders.

Central Cell and Core Committee Formed to Implement MBBS Hindi Curriculum

Why In News?

The government has constituted a central cell and core committee to implement Hindi language curriculum in MBBS studies on November 22, 2023. The Vice Chancellor of HNB Medical Education University will be the chairman of the committee. The government has issued orders in this regard.

Key Points:

• According to the order issued by Additional Secretary Medical Education Namami Bansal, the Director of Medical Education will be the co-chairman of the committee. While all the principal members of Government Medical College and Head of Radiotherapy Department of Doon Medical College, Prof. Daulat Singh will be the member secretary.
• To implement Hindi language curriculum in MBBS, a sub-committee will be formed at the medical college level, in which the principal or dean of the college will be the chairman of the committee. The faculty member nominated by the Principal will be nominated as Secretary and the heads of departments of three faculties will be nominated as members.
• Apart from this, HNB Medical University was nominated as the nodal agency to implement the recommendations of the committee regarding Hindi language curriculum.
• It is known that the university has submitted the curriculum report to the government for teaching MBBS in Hindi. The state government is making preparations to implement Hindi language curriculum in MBBS course soon.