State PCS

• 29 Mar 2023

Junk Policy will be Implemented in Uttar Pradesh

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On March 28, 2023, Transport Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, Chandra Bhushan Singh said that the State Transport Department has sent a proposal to the government to implement the scrap policy based on the standards of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, under which the state has been sent from April 1, 2023. The junk policy will come into force.

Key points

• It is known that after the central government, this junk policy is also being implemented in Uttar Pradesh.
• In this policy, if someone sells his 15 years old vehicle at the junk center, then he will get a price of about Rs.22 per kg. Only 65 percent of the total weight of the vehicle will be considered as its original weight and only 90 percent of that amount will be paid.
• In this policy, there is a preparation to send April 1, 2023, vehicles in scrap from 15-year-old. In this, all 15-year-old vehicles of the state government will have to be scrapped. For this, the government has set two goals.
• In the first goal, all government-owned vehicles of this period are to scrap, including vehicles of all government departments, local bodies, undertakings, etc. In the second goal, private vehicles will have to be brought in for which the policy has been voluntarily fixed. That is, if they want, they can take advantage of this policy.
• So far, work has started on 12 scrap centers in the entire state. All are private operators.
• The age of private vehicles has not been fixed yet. After 15 years, such a vehicle must be fitness. If he is fit, his registration is renewed for the next five years. Similarly, private commercial vehicles, trucks, etc. are also renewed every two years in case they are fitted.
• It is known that this rule has been abolished in the National Capital Region. The age of petrol-powered vehicle has been fixed at 15 years and diesel vehicle at 10 years. After this, their registration will not be renewed. Either they have to be taken out of NCR or sold in scrap.
• As many as 203 government offices across the state have so far sent information about their 15-year-old vehicles. Of these, 3367 vehicles are 15 years old. Most such vehicles are in the police department. The Uttar Pradesh Police has a total of 397 such vehicles. Of these, 366 vehicles are 15 years old and are still running, while 31 vehicles are more than 20 years old.
• Under this policy, if someone will get about sells his 15-year-old bike in scrap, then he 2500 rupees. If the weight of the bike is 180 kg, then its weight will be considered as 65 percent. Similarly, if someone considered starts giving his 15-year-old SUV car and its weight is 2000 kg, then its total weight will be as 1200 kg. He will be given Rs 25740.
• However, a certificate will also be received from the scrap center, which will give an exemption on registering a new vehicle by showing it.

New Rates Announced for MGNREGA Workers

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On March 28, 2023, the Additional Commissioner of the MGNREGA office of Uttar Pradesh informed that the Government of India has announced new rates for MGNREGA laborers, under which MGNREGA laborers of Uttar Pradesh will also be given a wage of Rs 230 instead of Rs 213.

Key points

• Under the new rates announced for MGNREGA workers, more than three crore MGNREGA workers of the state will get Rs 17 more per day from April 1.
• Now if an MGNREGA worker works for 30 consecutive days in a month, then the total wages received by him will increase by Rs 510.
• It is noteworthy that there are about 3.20 crore job card holders MGNREGA laborers in the state. Of these, about 1.62 crore laborers are actively working under MNREGA.
• During the corona year 2020-21, the demand for employment in the villages had increased a lot when migrant laborers returned from outside, due to which 39.45 lakh man days had to be created for work this year. After this, 32.56 crore laborers worked in the year 2021-22 and about 31 crore man days in the current financial year 2022-23.
• It is known that apart from the works set by the central government under MNREGA, five new works have been started in Uttar Pradesh by this scheme, including revival of rivers, construction of information boards by women groups, women of women groups being made mates in MNREGA. Payment of wages to MGNREGA workers and construction of hi-tech nurseries in the districts is being done by Banking Correspondent Sakhi.

Planning Area Authority Formed for the Development of 10 Cities of Bihar

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According to information received from the media on March 28, 2023, the Urban Development and Housing Department of Bihar has notified the Planning Area Authority (Planning Area Authority) of ten new expanded cities, including Nawada, Madhepura, Bhagalpur, Jehanabad, Gopalganj, Banka, Sonpur, Sheikhpura, Supaul and Arwal.

Key points

• In each planning area authority of the newly expanded cities, the DM president of the concerned district, while the chief executive officer of the concerned planning area authority has been made member secretary.
• Apart from these, Deputy Development Commissioner of the concerned district, Additional Collector (Revenue), Executive Engineer related to Road Construction, PHED and Rural Works Department, Executive Engineer of the municipal body coming under the concerned area, The main city investors and regional investment organizations or their representatives and persons with special knowledge or practical experience of city investment have been made ex-officio members of the Authority.
• The Planning Area Authority will be responsible for preparing, implementing and taking other regulatory action along with the master plan for the extended area. The authority will also pass the map for any kind of construction in the area related to this.
• It is known that the department had notified these 10 plan areas about two months ago by connecting the surrounding rural areas including the concerned body. Now with the formation of the authority, the development of these areas will accelerate.
• It is noteworthy that 33 Planning Area Authorities are already notified in the state. The total number of 10 new planning areas has increased to 43 after the authority was notified.
• According to officials, with the functional planning area authority, the urbanization of the concerned area will be accelerated, and commercial and residential activities will increase in them.
• This committee formed under the chairmanship of DM will first conduct a survey and prepare the master plan of the area. Then it will promote the elements of urbanization according to the characteristics of the area. Under this, the selected big schemes will be recommended to the state government so that the necessary amount can be arranged for it.
• these 43 new cities of the state Planning authorities have been set up in, under which Ara, Araria, Aurangabad, Bagha, Begusarai, Bettiah, Bhabhua, Biharsharif, Bodh Gaya, Buxar, Chhapra, Darbhanga, Dehri Forbesganj, Gaya, Hajipur, Jamui, Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Madhubani, Motihari, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Rajgir, Saharsa, Sasaram, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Nawada, Madhepura, Bhagalpur, Jehanabad, Gopalganj, Banka, Sonepur, Sheikhpura, Supaul and Arwal districts.

Rs 2000 Crore Sanctioned for 'Pipalkhunt High Level Canal' in Pratapgarh

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On March 28, 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a financial proposal of Rs 2000 crore for the construction of 'Pipalkhunt High Level Canal' in Pratapgarh district. With this scheme, irrigation facility will be available in 5000-hectare area of the district.

Key points

• Under the 'Pipalkhunt High Level Canal', irrigation facility will be provided in the Ankamand area of Pratapgarh district with surplus water of Mahi basin.
• The villages of Pipalkhunt, Rajhadi Chowki, Tamatia, Nalchowki, Nalda, Kelamela, Bori, Mahudikheda, Morwaniya, Thechla, Sobaniya, Jethalia etc. will be benefited from this scheme in the district's Pipalkhunt tehsil.
• With this approval of the Chief Minister, 3.72 TMC additional irrigation water will be available, the economic condition of the farmers will improve, and the development of the area will be ensured.
• It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had earlier announced the budget for the construction of Peepalkhunt High Level Canal''. This approval has been given in the implementation of the said announcement.

Panorama will be Made of Pannadhay, Amraji Bhagat and Kesari Singh Barhath

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On March 28, 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot gave financial approval of Rs 12 crore for the construction of panorama of freedom fighter Kesari Singh Barhath, Mahabalidani Pannadhay and Lokdevta Amra Ji Bhagat in the state.

Key points

• With the approval of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, 'Pannadhay Panorama' will be built at Pandoli, the ancestral place of Pannadhay in Chittorgarh district, at a cost of Rs 4 crore. Pannadhay's work and personality will be shown through various mediums in Panorama. Common people will get information about their sacrifice, sacrifice, courage and self-respect.
• Panorama of Lokdevta Amra Ji Bhagat (Angarh Bavji) in village Daulatpura (Gram Panchayat Bagund) of Bhadesar Tehsil in Chittorgarh district will also be ready at a cost of Rs 4 crore. Here you will get information about the works of social concern.
• A panorama of freedom fighter Kesari Singh Barhat will be constructed at Shahpura in Bhilwara. It will cost Rs 4 crore. With this panorama, the youth will be educated and awakened about their rights.   
• These three panoramas will have various works like main building auditorium, hall, library, statue, umbrella, inscription, sculptures, audio-video system. Construction work will be done at all three places from the Tourism Development Fund.
• Mahabalidani Pannadhay was born in a Gujjar family in the year 1501 AD in a village named 'Mataji ki Pandoli' near Chittor. For the protection of Maharana Sanga's son and Maharana Pratap's father Uday Singh, Pannadhay presented a unique example in the whole world by sacrificing his son Chandan. The saga of Pannadhay's self-devotion, Chandan's sacrifice and Kirat Bari's courage to save Uday Singh's life will come alive again in 'Mahabalidani Pannadhay Panorama'.
• Freedom fighter Kesari Singh Barhath was born on November 21, 1872. He was the Jagirdar of Dev Kheda of Shahpura area. He used to hold secret consultations at his mansion to decide the strategy of the freedom movement. He also gave full support to Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom movement. Kesari Singh had blown the bugle of revolution among the people through 13 Sorthes written in Rajasthani.
• He instilled a spirit of revolution among the youth. He put the whole family into the freedom movement. The heroic story of the great revolutionary Kesari Singh Barhat and his family in every particle of power, devotion and sacrifice echoes throughout the country.
• Sant Shiromani Amra Bhagat's samadhi is situated at Bhadesar in Narbadiya tehsil in Badi Sadri assembly constituency of Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. When Saint Amra Bhagat was born, he did not drink his mother's milk for 9 days after his birth. After completing the ritual of sun worship, the discussion of this successful child spread in the whole area after drinking mother's milk. At that time, an epidemic named Plague and a disease named Lal Taav spread in the country, so to save them from this epidemic, they did severe penance on the Dhuni of Angarh Bavji and saved the people.

Chantikheda, Dauri and Bahuti Canal Project Got Approval

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On March 28, 2023, the Chantikheda Major Irrigation Project of the Water Resources Department was approved in the meeting of the Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers. At the same time, in the 119th meeting of the Major Project Control Board, approval was given for the remaining construction work of Dauri Sagar Medium Project and Bahuti Canal Project.

Key points

• The Water Resources Department's Chantikheda, Dauri and Bahuti canal projects will create irrigation potential in 80-thousand-hectare area in the state.
• Chantikheda Mega Irrigation Project: The estimated cost of The Chantikheda Mega Irrigation Project in Sheopur district is Rs. 539 crores. Under the scheme, 67.88 MCM earthen dam construction and pipe canal are to be constructed. The project will 15 thousand irrigate 300-hectare area.
• Dauri Sagar Medium Project: The estimated cost of the proposed Dauri Sagar Medium Project in Satna is Rs 175 crore. Reservoir construction and pipe canal system will be constructed under the project. Irrigation facility will be available in about 7200-hectare area of Satna district from the project which will be completed in a period of 36 months.
• Bahuti Canal Project: The remaining construction work of Many Canals Project in Satna district is to be done. The many canal systems originate from the Bansagar reservoir, which will irrigate of area of Rewa and Satna districts 65 thousand hectares. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 351 crore 48 lakh 80 thousand.

Forest Biomass Mapping Work Started by MAPCAST and Forest Department

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On March 28, 2023, Dr. GD Bairagi, Senior Principal Scientist, Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MAPCAST) informed that setting a record in the field of science, MAPCAST, in collaboration with the Forest Department, has mapped forest biomass in order to innovate. has started the work.

Key points

• The special thing is that the results from this mapping done by MAPCAST will be calibrated and validation (Milan) from NISAR satellite data launched in January 2024. This satellite is part of the NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) project launched under the joint auspices of NASA and ISRO.
• Senior Principal Scientist Dr. GD Bairagi said that mainly two bands L and S are being sent to the satellite. The data obtained from a one-hectare plot will be matched through the L band sensor of the satellite. It will be useful for forest biomass assessment for Madhya Pradesh. Now the mapping of biomass will also be able to be checked through satellite.
• Dr. Bairagi said that this work is being done by the team of Mapcast and ISRO. Narmadapuram district has been identified for mapping of forest biomass. Here mapping work will be done permanently on 10 plots of one hectare. Physical biomass mapping will be done once in a year on permanent plots. In this, biomass will be extracted by measuring the height, thickness, count of branches etc. of the tree.
• Dr. Bairagi said that the result obtained from this project will enable mapping of forest biomass through satellite, which will be used for forest and environment protection.

Agriculture Minister Handed Over the Award to the Chief Minister

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On March 28, 2023, Madhya Pradesh's Farmers-Welfare and Agriculture Development Minister Kamal Patel handed over the award received by Madhya Pradesh for the Farm Gate App in Delhi to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Key points

• It is noteworthy that Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the 20th CSI-SIG e-Governance Award-2022 by the Computer Society of India for the Form Gate app in the project category of state governments.
• This app is an Android based application. It can be downloaded by the farmer on his Android mobile for free. With this, the farmer has been able to sell his produce from his house, barn, warehouse as per his wish.
• Farmers have got the freedom to bring their produce to the market and sell it at their own price as well as sitting at home. Madhya Pradesh is the only state in the country to do so. The said system has been highly appreciated by the Government of India.
• The M.P Farm Gate App, operated in the Agricultural Produce Market Committees of Madhya Pradesh, was started in 8 mandis of the state, Bhopal, Harda, Indore, Dewas, Guna, Sagar, Jabalpur and Satna, as a pilot from August 1, 2022, through an Android app. Also, Ujjain Mandi has been included in the pilot scheme from September 27, 2022. MP. Farm Gate App is being operated in all the 259 Agricultural Produce Market Committees of Madhya Pradesh.
• 64 lakh quintals of various agricultural produce have been sold by 12981 farmers using the MP Farm Gate app. Direct purchase from farmers from farm gate was earlier done in April 2021 through Souda-Patrak portal. Gradually this app is being used by most of the farmers. So far, up to 16 percent arrivals have been made in the market premises by using this app.

Venture Capital Fund will be Established in 'Padma'

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On March 27, 2023, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala informed that like young entrepreneurs starting startups by the state government 'Padma' (Program to Accelerated Development for MSME Advancement) venture capital fund will also be set up in, so that more and more youth can become entrepreneurs under 'One Block One Product'.

Key points

• Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, who also holds the charge of the Industries and Commerce Department, made a presentation on the strategy prepared by the department to implement 'Padma' and gave several important suggestions to improve it.
• He said that the way the state government has planned a venture capital fund of Rs 200 crore up to Rs 5 crore in the budget to encourage youth to set up startups, similarly, to encourage 'Padma'. Venture capital fund will be created.
• It is known that the State Government has started the 'One Block-One Product' initiative under the 'Padma' scheme of the Central Government. The objective of this initiative is to promote micro and small enterprises at the block level by taking advantage of the cluster approach and promote balanced regional development.
• The recently presented budget also proposes Rs 1,000 crore for 'Padma' over the next 5 years, through which new innovative incentives like designing, branding, marketing and export promotion schemes will be introduced.
• Wherein incubation centre's will be set up in the state to encourage youth to set up startups and to promote entrepreneurship among youth with requisite skills, personality and communication skills and to facilitate loans from banks, financial institutions and venture capital funds. Will be made available, while under 'Padma' especially rural youth will be made entrepreneurs.
• in the state 'Padma' About two dozen places have been identified for setting up industries under, soon people will be encouraged to set up industries by finalizing the places in the remaining blocks.
• The state government 'Padma' schemes for 6 have prepared a plan to make, in which provision will be made to give various incentives etc.

Notification Issued Regarding the Structure and Scope of the Rationalization Commission

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On March 28, 2023, Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal issued a notification regarding the structure and scope of the Rationalization Commission constituted under the chairmanship of Rajan Gupta.

Key points

• As per the notification issued, the chairman of the commission will be appointed for a period of six months, a state government spokesperson said. However, his tenure may be extended for a further period of 3 months at the discretion of the state government.
• The post of the Chairman of the Rationalization Commission will be equivalent to that of the Chief Secretary to the Government of Haryana and the headquarters of the Commission will be at Chandigarh/Panchkula.
• The Rationalization Commission will function as an autonomous and self-regulatory body. The Administrative Secretary of the concerned department, in respect of which the Commission will initiate the process of rationalization, shall be deemed to be co-opted as a member of the Commission for the purpose of rationalization of that department. He shall participate fully in the deliberations of the Commission for the purpose of rationalization of the concerned department.
• For the smooth functioning of the Rationalization Commission, the State Government in consultation with the Chairman will sanction the requisite posts for the Rationalization Commission. The posts can be filled by the Commission in various ways. on deputation from any Department, Board or Corporation of the State and may be filled by re-appointment of a person retired from any Department, Board or Corporation in the State of Haryana.
• Apart from this, posts can also be filled through contractual employment as per the instructions and policies of the state government.
• The Commission shall submit its final report within a period of six months, which may be extended by 3 months at the discretion of the Government and shall submit an interim report at the earliest. If the Government thinks fit, the Government at its discretion may extend the tenure of the Commission for a further period in the same manner.
• Functions of the Commission-
• The Commission will make recommendations for restructuring of various government departments, boards and corporations for rationalisation of staff strength with a view to make delivery of public services more efficient and transparent.
• Similarly, to review the sanctioned filled and vacant posts of each Department, Board and Corporation and make recommendations for their rationalization, study the organizational structure at the headquarters as well as field level of various Departments, Boards and Corporations and make them more efficient. Making recommendations to make them responsive and efficient, recommending introduction of modern management systems to improve the efficiency of government departments/boards and corporations and to make officials at all levels more accountable.
• The functions of the Commission include making recommendations for preparation of charter of duties and functions of various departments and suggesting appropriate administrative structure for efficient discharge of such duties and functions.
• Apart from this, the Commission may also make any other recommendation to improve efficiency and transparency in the functioning of government departments, boards and corporations in the state of Haryana.
• Powers and Responsibilities of the Commission-
• The Commission will function as an independent and autonomous body, and it will formulate its own procedure and regulate its own functioning. The Commission will keep a record of its work.
• The Commission shall have full powers to seek any kind of information from any Department, Board or Corporation, including the number of sanctioned posts, filled, vacant, and the type of employees employed against such posts, budgetary provisions made during previous years and actual expenditure, the budget of the department, the entire or any level/level of expenditure. This includes the nature of duties and responsibilities of the Department in the form of regional organization etc., relating to matters being handled laws, rules and directions by the Department and any other information considered relevant to its deliberations by the Commission.
• If any officer/employee fails to furnish the information sought by the Commission, he/she shall be liable to act for indiscipline by the concerned officers of the Government under the Haryana Civil Services Penalty and Appeal Rules, 2016 or any relevant rules applicable thereto.

Jharkhand will Soon Have 6 Four-Lane Corridors of International Standard

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According to information received from the media on March 27, 2023, a plan has been prepared to build a corridor targeting the development of industrial and tourism areas of Jharkhand, under which six four-lane road corridors will be built by the State Road Construction Department.

Key points

• It is known that all these four-lane corridors will be international level highways, as well as due to the construction of these corridors, those traveling within the state will have to travel less time and less distance, which is likely to make people very comfortable.
• According to the information, 393 km in these. East-West Corridor of 121 km, Eastern Corridor of 121 km, North-South Corridor of 275 km, Central Corridor of 140 km, Tourist Corridor of 270 km and Holi Tourist Corridor of 170 km.
• The state road construction department will give responsibility to experienced and technically skilled consultants to prepare the DPR of all the corridors.
• The six corridors that have been decided to be constructed, which will provide facilities to the people on different routes, are-
  1. East-West Corridor: 393 km. From Mudisemar to Dumka via Chatra-Barhi-Bengabad Madhupur-Sarath-Palajori.
  2. Eastern Corridor: 121 km. From Sahibganj to Chandil via Jamtara-Nirsa-Sindri-Chandankyari.
  3. North-South Corridor: 275 km. From Jhumri Telaiya on NH-2 (Antakidih)- Vishnugarh to Odisha border via Petarvarkasmar-Barlanga-Silli-Radgaonsaraikela-Chaibasa-Jaitgarh.
  4. Central Corridor: 140 km. From Ranchi to The Border of Dobhi Bihar via Budhmu-Tandwa-Chatra-Hunterganj.
  5. Tourist Corridor: 270 kms. From Milan Chowk (Silli Rangamati Road) to Chama Mod via Sarjamdih-Tamad-Khunti Govindpursisai-Ghaghra-Netarhat-Garu-Saryu-Latehar-Herhanj-Balumath-McCluskiganj.
  6. Holi Tourist Corridor: 170 kms. From Ranchi to Deoghar via Ormanjhi-Gola-Rajarappa-Dumri and Giridih. It will connect Luguburu, Parasnath and Babadham.

Jharkhand Government Approved 44 Decisions in Cabinet Meeting

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On March 27, 2023, 44 decisions were approved in the Jharkhand cabinet meeting, including construction of Transport Nagar in Ranchi, development of infrastructure to provide internet facility in all block headquarters of Simdega-Khunti, and many other important decisions. Are.

Key points

• In the cabinet meeting, approval was also given to fix the financial burden of the government in the salary due as a result of the seventh pay revision being given to the workers of the urban local bodies of the state.
• Some other important decisions taken in the meeting of the Council of Ministers are as follows -
• Administrative approval was given for a total plan of Rs 57,82,58,156/- for Phase-2 of Transport City Construction Scheme on EPC Model in the capital Ranchi.
• To provide internet facility in the financial year 2022-23, a total expenditure of Rs 84 crore was approved for saturation of all block headquarters of Simdega Khunti and Dumka block of Dumka district as a pilot project under Network Infrastructure Development.
• Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Approval was given to extend the period and operation of Eklavya Model Residential Schools run under the control of Minority and Backward Classes Welfare Department under the State of Jharkhand through NGOs.
• Under the control of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department under the state of Jharkhand, the operation of ashrams, schools/PVTGs, residential primary schools/ scheduled tribe residential primary schools/scheduled caste residential primary schools through non-governmental organizations Approval were given to enter into an agreement for the period, expansion and operation.
• Approval was granted to transfer partial area of 25.99 acres of land to NTPC North Karanpura Project (NKSTPP), Tandwa for construction of ASH DYKE and WATER RESERVOIR out of the land acquired for deep reservoir falling in NTPC North Karanpura Project, Tandwa area.
• In the first schedule of the Jharkhand Executive Rules, 2000 (as amended from time to time), the work-responsibilities allocated to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, National Cadet Corps and Assistant Cadet Corps, in the work responsibility of the Department of School Education and Literacy. The inclusion was approved.
• Administrative approval was given to the Interception & Diversion (I&D) and Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) project, Ramgarh at a cost of Rs 310.11 crore under 'Namami Gange Yojana'.
• the centrally sponsored scheme Atal Renewal and Urban Transformation Mission 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0), the Technical approved Barki Saraiya Urban Water Supply Project was given administrative approval at a cost of Rs Under 4648.58 lakh.
• Necessary amendments were approved in the Jharkhand Agricultural Subordinate Services (Recruitment and Promotion) Rules, 2013 (as amended from time to time).
• By amending the Jharkhand State Supply Service Rules, 2013 (as amended from time to time), the Jharkhand State Supply Service (Recruitment, Promotion and Other Service Conditions) Rules, 2023 were approved.

New Rates of Minimum Wages Fixed for Workers

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According to the information provided by the Chhattisgarh Public Relations Department on March 28, 2023, the minimum wage rates from April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023, for workers employed in various scheduled employments based on the consumer price index issued by the Labor Bureau, Shimla, by the Labor Commissioner, Chhattisgarh. have been determined.

Key points

• These rates have per month for 45 scheduled, general employment been increased by Rs 20 per day and Rs 260. An increase of Rs 225 per month has been made for the workers working in agricultural employment.
• Similarly, for workers employed in the Agarbatti industry, the price of Agarbatti has been increased by Rs 5.85 per 1,000.
• With the implementation of the fixed rates of minimum wages, now the minimum wage has been fixed at Rs.10 thousand 480 for unskilled laborers Zone 'A', Rs.10 thousand 200 for Zone 'B' and Rs.9 thousand 960 for Zone 'C'.
• Similarly, the semi-skilled laborers will be paid a minimum of Rs 11 thousand 130 for Zone 'A', Rs 10 thousand 870 for Zone 'B' and Rs 10 thousand 610 for 'C'.
• Skilled workers will be paid a minimum wage of Rs 11 thousand 910 for Zone 'A', Rs 11 thousand 650 for Zone 'B' and Rs 11 thousand 390 for Zone 'C'.
• Highly skilled workers will get a minimum wage of Rs 12 thousand 990 for Zone 'A', Rs 12 thousand 430 for 'B' and Rs 12 thousand 170 for Zone 'C'.
• The minimum wage fixed for agricultural laborers will be given to unskilled agricultural laborers at Rs.8,400 per month. Similarly, Rs 32.81 for making one thousand incense sticks in incense rollers and Rs. 33.51 for making scented incense sticks will be paid to the workers for making incense sticks.

Assembly will be Paperless in Uttarakhand

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On March 27, 2023, Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan told in a meeting with MLAs and officers of Information and Science Technology in the assembly building office room in Dehradun that on the lines of Goa, Himachal and Uttar Pradesh, an e-Vidhan Sabha would soon be formed in the state, which would the assembly session will be paperless.

Key points

• Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan told in the meeting that time and labour are saved using information technology. It will be easier to involve a greater number of people using e-Vidhan Sabha from electronic forum. Apart from the MLAs, the general public will also be able to participate in the process and everyone will be able to put forth their opinion.
• Creating an e-assembly will save paper. A lot of documents are used in assembly works, which costs a lot, but through e-assembly, documents can be available electronically, which can save papers.
• Apart from this, documents can be easily stored through e-assembly. The use of less paper can also save the environment.
• With the formation of e-Vidhan Sabha, complete information about all the Assembly houses that have been run since the formation of Uttarakhand will also be stored digitally at one place.
• It is known that the technology used in e-Vidhan Sabha in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh has been studied, on the lines of which Uttarakhand Assembly will also be made e-Vidhan Sabha.