Madhya Pradesh State PCS

• 31 Jul 2021

'Area Officer App' and 'Mobile Monitoring System App'

Why in News

• On July 30, 2021, the use of two new mobile apps 'Area Officer App' and 'Mobile Monitoring System App' was started for effective implementation of MGNREGA scheme in Madhya Pradesh.

Key Point

• Through these apps, the inspections done by the officials and the attendance of wages made by the laborer will be recorded online.
• Notes on the quality and usefulness of MGNREGA works at the time of checks/visits by concerned officers will be uploaded along with geo-tagged photos from the workplace through the 'Area Officer App'.
• Similarly, the attendance of workers engaged on works under MGNREGA will be taken through 'Mobile Monitoring System App' instead of recording them on paper.
• The attendance of the recorded workers from the workplace every day will be available on the MGNREGA portal along with geo-tagged photographs, which will ensure transparency in the implementation of MGNREGA works.

Panna Tiger Reserve

Why in News

• On July 30, 2021, Panna Tiger Reserve was awarded the Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CAITS) certificate by the National Tiger Conservation Authority for meeting the established international standards for tiger conservation and management.

Key Points

• Panna National Park was established in 1981. It has a geographical extension in the districts of Panna and Chhatarpur. It is spread over an area of about 543 square kilometers.
• This national park was declared a Project Tiger Reserve in the year 1994 by the Central Government.
• UNESCO designated the Panna Tiger Reserve as a Biosphere Reserve on August 25, 2011.
• Madhya Pradesh is considered not only that of the country, but the world's Tiger Capital. The management of Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves has been recognized as the best in the country.

Ultra High Pressure Power Substation

Why in News

• On July 30, 2021, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company energized the 400^th ultra high pressure sub-station of the state at Ghansor, Tehsil headquarter of Seoni district.

Key Point

• Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company has set up a new 132 kV ultra high pressure substation at Ghansor in Seoni district. Apart from this, 14 sub-stations of 400 KV and 84 sub-stations of 220 KV are functional in the state.
• With the commissioning of the ultra high pressure sub-station, continuous electricity will be provided to about 21 thousand consumers of 350 villages situated amidst dense forests and difficult geographical conditions in the tribal area of Ghansor.
• This will be the fourth ultra high pressure sub station in Seoni district. Earlier, electricity was supplied to the district from 220 KV sub-station Seoni, 132 KV sub-station Seoni and 132 KV Lakhnadaun.