Rajasthan State PCS

• 23 Nov 2022

Comprehensive Exploration Program for Mineral Exploration

Why In News?

On November 22, 2022, Additional Chief Secretary, Mines, Petroleum and Water Supply, Rajasthan, Dr. Subodh Agarwal said that a comprehensive exploration program of mineral exploration will be carried out in Banswara-Nathdwara belt, Rajsamand belt, Barmer and Udaipur belt of the state with the financial support of Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust (RSMET).

Key Points

• Dr. Subodh Agarwal said that according to preliminary surveys, mineral gold (gold) reserves are possible in Banswara-Nathdwara belt of the state, mineral emerald in Rajsamand belt, mineral rare earth elements in Barmer belt and mineral phosphate reserves have been identified in Udaipur.
• He informed that it has been decided to conduct an extensive exploration program in these areas in collaboration with RSMET to assess the availability, quality etc. of mineral reserves in these areas so that blocks can be constructed and e-auctioned based on available reserves.
• He said that mineral exploration work will be speeded up in the state in a phased manner and according to the reports received, mineral blocks will be prepared and auctioned so that the exploration and mining work of mineral wealth available in the state can be speeded up. This will create a global identity with more investment in the mineral sector, more employment opportunities and more revenue in the state.
• Director Mines Sandesh Nayak informed that the auction work of mineral blocks has picked up pace in the state. Recently, e-auction of two limestone blocks in Nagaur and Jaisalmer has been done in the area of Major Minerals.
• RSMET Chief Executive Officer N.P Singh said that the trust is helping in the availability of basic facilities in the state. Apart from this, along with expediting the drilling work, efforts are being made to get the samples tested on time.

'Incentive Scheme for Girl Students Studying in Agriculture'

Why In News?

On November 22, 2022, according to the information given by the Rajasthan Information and Public Relations Department, 'Incentive Scheme to Students studying in Agriculture' is being run in the state to ensure the empowerment of women and their effective participation in the agriculture sector.

Key Points

• Under this scheme, with the aim of encouraging girls who choose agriculture as a subject for study, an amount ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 is being given annually to girl students pursuing PhD in the Faculty of Agriculture from class 11th.
• The aim of the state government is that the girl child should study the latest techniques of the field of agriculture and get formal teaching-training, which will not only increase the income of their family, but they will also contribute to the prosperity of the state and the country.
• It is noteworthy that women play a leading role in the field of agriculture in the field of agriculture in the state from sowing to planting, drainage, irrigation, fertilizer, plant protection, harvesting, weed removal and storage.