Tungabhadra Reservoir is Regaining 14 TMC Feet ,Bandhan Bank Launches Avni Savings Account, Special Cleanliness Campaign

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NMCG and IIT BHU Collaborate with Denmark on SLCR Project

The Sustainable Livelihood and Climate Resilience (SLCR) project is a new joint effort launched by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) together with IIT BHU and Denmark in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This project aims at increasing the income-generating capacity of communities within this region, while at the same time promoting climate adaptability. Sustainable agriculture, fishing and tourism practices will be targeted as part of this undertaking so that environmental conservation can go hand in hand with economic growth.

Capacity building for local stakeholders, as well as establishment of eco-friendly practices are major components of SLCR project while alternative livelihoods will also be promoted. NMCG and its partners are committed to addressing climate change challenges affecting people living in Varanasi through this collaboration. Serving as a blueprint for similar undertakings all over bharat, it contributes to the larger objectives of sustainable development and environmental protection movement.

Bandhan Bank Launches Avni Savings Account Exclusively for Women

The Avni Savings Account which is designed exclusively for women has been launched by Bandhan Bank with an aim of empowering them to save and manage their finances independently. This initiative demonstrates the bank’s dedication towards promoting financial inclusion and supporting economic independence among women.

The account has enticing features such as higher interest rates compared to other regular savings accounts, maintenance of zero-balance, and no opening fees at all. Furthermore, account holders will also be able to avail themselves of various online banking services that would help manage their money in a convenient way.

Moreover, Bandhan Bank intends to offer women courses on financial literacy and workshops where they can improve upon their financial skills. The bank believes that empowering women financially leads to development and prosperity of the entire society which explains its focus on this clientele group. This project corresponds with extensive moves aimed at promoting gender equality as well as empowering women economically in bharat.

Deepti Gaur Mukherjee has assumed charge as Secretary of MCA.

Deepti Gaur Mukherjee has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India. She succeeds Rajesh Verma, who has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles. Mukherjee, a 1991 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Assam-Meghalaya cadre, is an experienced hand in both developmental and administrative roles in government machinery.

Before becoming MCA secretary, Mukherjee had served successfully as the Secretary of Department of Financial Services and played an important role in reshaping the financial sector. In her capacity as new MCA Secretary, Mukherjee is expected to focus on improving corporate governance, enhancing ease of doing business and carrying out regulatory reforms that would transform india into a global hub for enterprises. Under her leadership initiatives are expected on promoting transparency and accountability in enterprise functions which go along with broader economic goals set by the government.

Bharat Export of Textiles under Manufacturing Program to be worth $65 billion by FY26

Bharat textile industry is looking at huge growth, total textile export are predicted to grow from period to period till it reaches $65 billion in FY26 as stated by INVEST INDIA. By then, the domestic textile market which was estimated to be around $165 billion in 2022 would have an increased compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% for a total period size of $350 billion in 2030.

This growth is mainly spurred by bharat’s strong infrastructure, a move toward technical textiles, and availability of raw materials and skilled labor. The government introduced the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme to boost manufacture of synthetic fibres and technical textiles with a sum of Rs 10,683 crores set aside for investment across 64 approved areas for investment purposes only.

The sector also provides direct job opportunities for about 45 million people including another estimated 100 million jobs linked with it indirectly. With emphasis on innovation and sustainability, India hopes to remain a global powerhouse in textiles as well as clothing.

Punjab Begins a Special Cleanliness Campaign Across Towns

Punjab government has begun a special campaign for cleanliness with the purpose of making cities and towns tidy and eco-friendly. The Chief Secretary Anurag Verma instructed the local government officials, including Deputy Commissioners and Municipal Corporation Commissioners to implement effective strategies concerning waste management.

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The campaign is aimed at eliminating garbage heaps and managing waste properly, with a focus on developing complete plans on legacy waste disposal. Verma emphasized the need to keep urban places clean and directed Deputy Commissioners to constantly supervise this movement.
Moreover, he pointed out that there is need for sewage treatment plants to be established where necessary as well as speeding up construction projects that are in progress. The initiative promotes concerted responsibilities of citizens alongside public officials in giving a clean environment thus enhancing people’s health; it helps improve quality of life in urban areas of Punjab too. This shows deep-rooted regard by government towards urban sustainability through active participation of communities in maintaining cleanliness.

After repairs, the Tungabhadra Reservoir is Regaining 14 TMC Feet thereby Reviving Farmers’ Hopes

The Tungabhadra reservoir that can be found close to Hosapete in Karnataka has found around 14 TMC feet of water in a week after fixing the damaged crest gate. Thus there has been an increase in the water levels of this reservoir making farmers who are commanding it to become hopeful due to their lost hope of getting water.

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On 10th August, a crested gate was washed away by a broken chain link making the outflow massive at 36,000 cusecs. The authorities had to release more water in order to reduce pressure on the damaged gate. Expert teams worked tireless all through that week going round which made them succeed it by installing a temporary stop-log gate bringing all gates to closure.
The constant inflow from the catchment area regardless of mild rains has helped this reservoir regain significant amounts of water. Farmers are still wishing for more rains so that they will also use the stored ones and get two crops.

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