August 2018

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Govt eyes 40 gw power from rooftop solar plan   The state government has set a target of achieving 40 gw (gigawatt) under the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme in consonance with the National Policy of Renewable Energy and notified the same in the Solar Power Policy, 2016.   The State Electricity … Read more 09.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State to hire US firm for better fiscal management   The cash-strapped state could hire the services of US firm Grant Thornton for better fiscal management.   With the debt trap mounting close to Rs 48,000 crore, Himachal is struggling hard to generate resources to meet its developmental needs.   The hill … Read more 08.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN WB approves 2k cr for power reforms in Raj   World Bank (WB) has approved USD 250 million (approx Rs 1,717 crore) for second programmatic electricity distribution reform in Rajasthan. The reforms will help accomplish objectifies of Government of India’s ‘power for all’ campaign that aims to provide 24 hours electricity supply to each … Read more 08.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal cabinet decided to implement rs 224 crore saur sinchayee yojna   Himachal Cabinet in its meeting decided to implement Rs. 224 crore ‘Saur Sinchayee Yojna’ in the State which envisages 90 percent financial assistance to individual small and marginal farmers and 80 percent subsidy to individual medium and big farmers.   … Read more 07.07.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Nod to extra space at green buildings in Rajasthan   Rajasthan has already adopted the green building ranking system of Indian Green Building Congress and presently too, various incentives are being offered for the development of green buildings at the state.   The state government, in a bid to promote the development of green … Read more 07.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP to develop ponds in villages   The ponds should be constructed after proper evaluation at such sites from where maximum benefit could be given to the people. He asked the department to prepare a plan for construction of ponds and concentrate on saturation of about five water sheds in first phase … Read more 05-06.07.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more 05-06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more 05-06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Hp forest dept prepares policy for salvage timber   The Himachal Forest department said it has formulated a new policy for salvage timber (dry standing, fallen and uprooted trees) which so far was considered as uneconomical lots.   As per the new policy, the salvage timber would be used for fuel and … Read more 04.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal cabinet decided to implement rs 224 crore saur sinchayee yojna   Himachal Cabinet in its meeting decided to implement Rs. 224 crore ‘Saur Sinchayee Yojna’ in the State which envisages 90 percent financial assistance to individual small and marginal farmers and 80 percent subsidy to individual medium and big farmers. The … Read more 03.08.18 Himachalpradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs