June 2018

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan introduces incentive for govt school staff   State education department has set a new goal of ‘Drop Out Free Panchayat’ (DOFP) for teachers leading enrollment drives in its schools. Officials say that those gram panchayats which are declared DOFP will be rewarded by the state. The DOFP status is granted after officials confirmed … Read more

HARYANA Haryana govt approves spv for horticulture international market   Haryana Government on Tuesday decided to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV)—Haryana International Horticultural Marketing Corporation Limited (HIHMCL) — incorporated under the Companies Act 2013, to facilitate work of the international terminal market within a fixed time-frame.   The corporation would set up a … Read more

HARYANA Haryana has become the first state in India to give star ranking to its villages   A total of 1,120 villages of Haryana have achieved star ranking under ‘7-Star Gram Panchayat Rainbow Scheme‘ launched in January 2018 by Chief Minister Manohar Lal. The star rating to the village panchayats under the scheme is given on the … Read more

RAJASTHAN After cows, good days for bulls: Nandi Shala in each district soon   The cows had it and now it is the turn of the stray bulls in Rajasthan to enjoy proper upkeep, regular supply of fodder and a shelter of their own.   The government will provide 70% of the funds required to … Read more

RAJASTHAN ₹25,000 grant to schools every year for renovation, improving sanitation   State education minister Vasudev Devnani on Monday said that the government will provide an annual grant of Rs 25,000 to government schools for renovation, sanitation and other purposes.   In order to encourage computer education; the government will setup Information, Communication and Technology … Read more

HARYANA Disabled female employees in haryana to get childcare allowance of `1,500/month   The Haryana Government has decided to give special monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 for childcare to female Government employees with disability. “Chief Minister Manohar Lal has approved allowances for Government employees in various categories,” said an official spokesman.   “For the first … Read more

HARYANA Ayushmaan bharat scheme being implemented in hry   The National Health Protection scheme “Ayushmaan Bharat” is being implemented in Haryana to provide health insurance cover to its residents.   “More than 15 Jan Aushadhi stores in various districts of the state are providing generic medicines for various medical conditions like diabetes, hyper tension and … Read more

HARYANA   Haryana government introduced a scheme to give school kids 50 rupees for planting trees   The Haryana government has decided to introduce a scheme under which school children will be given ₹50for planting trees every six months for a period of three years. The scheme will cover students from Classes 6 to 12 of both government and … Read more

RAJASTHAN Jaipur leaps to 39th place in national Swachh rankings   From a lowly rank of 215 last year, Jaipur catapulted to 39th cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2018,when the rankings were declared by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs. Udaipur with a ranking of 85 was the other city from Rajasthan that figured in … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt liquor surcharge to generate funds for cow protection   The Rajasthan government in Rajasthan has introduced a 20 per cent surcharge on liquor, the proceeds of which will be used for protection of cows in the state.   The state government had in April last year imposed a 10 per cent surcharge on all … Read more