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HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Pradesh launches Zero Budget Natural Farming project to promote organic farming Himachal Pradesh Government launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) projectto promote organic farming. It was launched by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur. The project aims to increase agriculture produce and the income of farmers by the year 2022. ZBNF is … Read more 31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
Human Development Index The HDI is an average measure of basic human development achievements in a country measured by UNDP. It is an average of long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development viz. a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living. India has been placed at 130th … Read more Human Development Index
HIMACHAL PRADESH State to have 6 waste mgmt plants The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) has stepped up its efforts to set up solid waste management plants in the state following high court directions. As many as six such plants are supposed to be set up at Baddi, Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, Sirmaur and … Read more 11.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH First session of 13th Himachal Assembly from Jan 9 The first session of the newly-elected Himachal Pradesh Assembly will commence on January 9, with Protem Speaker Ramesh Dhawala administering oath to the elected members. There are 22 first-time MLAs in the house. While former chief minister Virbhadra Singh (83), a nine-time … Read more 07-08.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal CM announces 24X7 helpline for women In a significant decision after taking over as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur has announced setting up of a 24×7 helpline, called Gudiya, for women. Thakur, who was at Press Club Shimla, said three special crime cells would be set up, one … Read more 06.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan reports 70% growth in PhD enrolments The state has recorded a whopping 70% growth, topping all other states, in enrolling research scholars in the country. The desert state has seen enrolment for PhDs jump from 4,134 to 7,010 between 2015-16 and 2016-17, according to All India Survey On Higher Education 2016-17. Surprisingly, during … Read more 06.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Implement Mental Health Act: HC to SPs Expressing concern over the issue of non implementation of the provisions of Mental Health Act, the HP High Court has directed all the Superintendents of Police to immediately set up a portal and a dedicated toll free line for the purposes of implementing the … Read more 03.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur launches cleanliness drive Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur kicked off a cleanliness drive from the state capital under the Swachh Bharat Mission by launching a campaign to clean drinking water reservoirs. He said his government is committed to total cleanliness under the Swachh … Read more 01.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Polyhouse Scheme fails to achieve desired results The Polyhouse Sheme launched by the previous BJP government in the state has failed to produce desired results. Despite the fact that nearly Rs 300 crore was spent on the scheme to provide polyhouses to farmers and make the state the bowl of … Read more 27.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Improving state’s financial health priority: CM-designate Chief Minister-designate Jai Ram Thakur today said whatever harsh steps needed to be taken to improve the grim financial health of the state would be taken. Responding to a query about the second capital status bestowed on Dharamsala by the Virbhadra regime, he said … Read more 26.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs