Hi, NewsWrap for August 10, 2023

10-August-2023: Mirzapur Paddy in Jeopardy, Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill

10 August 2023

  • Mirzapur Paddy in Jeopardy Due to Shortage of Power Supply, Here's What Farmers Say

    Paddy crop in Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh has been facing water crises due to the electricity department’s failure. Although the production of paddy is huge in this region, the output this year is meager due to the lack of rain. August is the month of paddy seedlings; however, it is nowhere close to that. Dozens of villages are facing this problem. This is a serious concern over the pockets of farmers.

  • 1782 Villages Adopted Under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana To Receive Following Benefits

    The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) was launched on October 11, 2014, to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi's vision of an ideal Indian village in today's context. Each Member of Parliament adopts a Gram Panchayat under SAGY, overseeing its development in both social and infrastructure aspects. The aim is to create 'Adarsh Grams' that showcase local progress and effective governance, serving as models for other Gram Panchayats. So far, 1782 Gram Panchayats have been adopted through SAGY in the past five years.

  • Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Launches Bharat Campaign, Rs 26,064 Crores Sanctioned For 33,369 Projects

    The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme, launched in 2020, aims to bridge infrastructure gaps and attract investment in agriculture. It sought to facilitate medium to long-term debt financing for viable post-harvest management and community farming projects through incentives.

  • National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill Introduced in Parliament to Enhance Nursing Education

    Parliament has passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Bill, 2023, aiming to bring significant changes to nursing education and practice. The bill replaces the Indian Nursing Council with a modern regulatory structure, signifying a substantial legislative shift. The NNMC Act 2023, introduces key measures to enhance nursing education, services, professional ethics, transparency, and accountability.

  • Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 Passed By Indian Parliament: List Benefits for Fishermen

    The Indian Parliament has approved the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The government's goal is to confirm that coastal aquaculture and its related activities are allowed within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) defined by CRZ notifications

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