08-02-23 Daily-Haryana-HPSC Current Affairs

Haryana ranks fourth in the country in terms of production of and has produced more than 11.77 lakh tonnes of millets in the last three years, between 2019-20 and 2021-22.

However, Punjab comes at the bottom of the chart among 20 states with an output of just 320 tonnes during these three years. Neighbouring Himachal Pradesh, on the other hand, produced 4,350 tonnes of millets during this period.Rajasthantops the country with 48.64 lakh tonnes of millet production, followed by Karnataka (23.99 lakh tonnes) and Uttar Pradesh (22.31 lakh tonnes).

To promote millets, the department of <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and farmers welfare is implementing a sub-mission on nutri-Cereals (millets) under the National Food Security Mission(NFSM) in 212 districts of 14 states since 2018-19, he added.

The central government in thebudgetfor 2023-24 has announced plans to make India a global hub for millet production. The Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, is to be supported as a centre of excellence for sharing best practices, research and technologies at the international level.

Government has taken various steps to increase the Information Technology export from the country as detailed below

The Union Government is working towards setting up a separate wing of integrative medicine in all medical colleges and hospitals.

The Central government is working towards setting up a separate wing for integrative medicine, an approach that combines conventional medicine with traditional treatments, in all the medical colleges and hospitals. Government has established 1,50,000 Health and wellness centres across platforms that promote meditation, , and all aspects and activities.

India plans to promote green tourism, open up to 50 new tourism destinations, and launch a publicity campaign in overseas markets during its presidency of the this year, officials said.

India will host more than 200 G20 meetings at over 50 locations during the year, including key tourist attractions in Rajasthan, Goa, and Jammu & Kashmir, as well as near thearchaeological site of Dholavira in Gujaratand other historical monuments, officials said.

The government is pushing green initiatives to promote responsible tourism in the country and authorities plan to ensure small businesses have the Resources for green investments and to create local jobs.

The government estimates that foreign tourist numbers could reach 15 million in 2024, contributing more than $30 billion in earnings.

Tourist inflows had fallen to close to seven million in 2021, based on Industry estimates, from 11 million in 2019.

India has already added new Airports, and provided online visa facilities for tourists from about 160 countries. The government also allows foreign investors to invest 100% in tourism related businesses.

India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council (IMT-GT JBC), Malaysia to further promote the adoption of Energy Efficiency and sustainable practices in the region.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, signed the (MoU) with the IMT-GT JBC Malaysia coinciding with the India Energy Week celebrations. The next meeting of the working group will be held in Gujarat.