Hi, NewsWrap for June 06, 2023

06-June-2023: Isha Kickstarts Massive Plantation Drive In Tamil Nadu, SBI General Insurance, Agricultural Land Sale Revenue, NHAI Releases 1st 'Sustainability Report'

6 June 2023

  • Isha Kickstarts Massive Plantation Drive In Tamil Nadu As Part Of Cauvery Calling, Targets 1.1 Crore Trees In 2023

    To mark the special occasion, Sadhguru, in a message, shared, “Ending the ‘Use and Throw’ mentality is not only about reducing pollution, but it is also about respect for all creation. Everything comes from the living earth. Let us use it responsibly.” In Tamil Nadu, Cauvery Calling successfully kickstarted a series of tree plantation drives aimed at enabling state farmers to plant 1.1 crore trees in their farms this year. Last year, the Cauvery Calling Movement achieved a milestone of planting 1 crore trees in Tamil Nadu.

  • Ex MGNREGS Chief Coordinator Taking Vetiver to Sundarbans in West Bengal, Creating Awareness About Divine Grass

    Syed Samsun Nabi, the coordinator for the India Vetiver Network, hosted Vetiver Grass Awareness program in Sagar Block, Sundarbans, West Bengal on June 5, World Environment Day. More than 300 farmers have learnt about vetiver grass during this event. The aim of the event is to disseminate accurate knowledge about the vetiver grass. During the programme he said that he has “mobilized the poor section of the society to understand the merits of the grass.”

  • SBI General Insurance Adopts Strategic Initiatives to Drive Insurance Awareness & Penetration in Meghalaya

    SBI General Insurance, one of the leading General Insurance companies in India, has been identified by IRDAI as the lead insurer (Non-Life) for the state of Meghalaya, to improve insurance awareness & insurance penetration across the state. The initiative is intended to accelerate the implementation process of IRDAI’s mission “Insurance for All by 2047” in the state of Meghalaya through the State Insurance Plan and to ensure last-mile delivery of insurance services to the uninsured population of the state. 

  • Agricultural Land Sale Revenue Not Considered Capital Asset: ITAT Verdict

    The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Delhi has ruled that income generated from the sale of agricultural land should not be considered as a capital asset. The bench, comprising Saktijit Dey (Judicial Member) and M. Balaganesh (Accountant Member), has concluded that income tax is not applicable to the proceeds obtained from the sale of agricultural land.

  • NHAI Releases 1st 'Sustainability Report' Highlighting Environment Conscious Initiatives

    The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently unveiled its inaugural Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2021-22, reaffirming its dedication to environmental sustainability and responsible practices. The report, released by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, sheds light on NHAI's governance structure, stakeholders, and initiatives pertaining to environmental and social responsibility.

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