Hi, NewsWrap for April 29, 2023

29-April-2023: World Veterinary Day 2023, Wheat Shortage in Pakistan, PM Kisan Scheme, Action on Irrigation Canal Pollution

29 April 2023

  • Unprecedented Wheat Shortage Sparks Fears of Anarchy in Pakistan

    The Pakistan Military Monitor (PMM) reports that Pakistan is facing an unparalleled food crisis, marked by a severe shortage of wheat nationwide, which could result in unrest. Disasters tend to have the most significant impact on the most vulnerable members of society, who often require a prolonged period to recover from their suffering. PMM suggests that the food crisis has cast a pessimistic shadow on the future of the impoverished in the country. Scarcity is resulting in skyrocketing prices for the main grain, which are reaching new highs every week. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics' most recent Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), prices rose 47.2 percent year on year for the week ending April 19, 2023. The Pakistani media is flooded with sad accounts of pandemonium and stampedes at markets from all over the country.

     

  • Rupala Highlights Importance of Livestock on World Veterinary Day 2023

    On the occasion, an event was organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in collaboration with the Veterinary Council of India at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi to acknowledge and celebrate the vital contributions made by veterinarians across the nation. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, who served as the chief guest. Along with him, Dr. Sanjeev Balyan, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, and Dr. L Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, were present at the Mega event. Various stakeholders from the veterinary profession were also invited to attend the mega event.

     

  • JP Nadda Slams Congress for Submitting Only 17 Names for PM Kisan Scheme in Karnataka

    The scheme provides direct income support of Rs. 6,000 annually to farmers, payable in three equal installments, and is credited directly to their bank accounts. The BJP leader's comments come amid rising concerns over farmers' welfare in the country, with many farmers protesting against new agricultural laws that they say will harm their interests. JP Nadda criticized the opposition in a public meeting, revealing that during the tenures of Kumaraswamy and Siddaramaiah in the state, the party was asked to provide the names of farmers for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. However, only 17 farmers' names were submitted by Kumaraswamy, which Nadda sarcastically referred to as a "brilliant" performance.

     

  • Get Govt Aid and Kickstart Your Small Business with PMEGP Scheme

    A central government programme is available if you've always wanted to start your own business but lacked the means to secure investment capital. The Indian economy is expected to reach $5 trillion in size by 2024. For this objective to become a reality, small and medium-sized businesses must grow. The Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) encourages aspiring company owners in starting their enterprises. The Prime Minister's Employment Generation initiative, a kind of credit-linked subsidy initiative is managed by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME Ministry). The Khadi Village Industry Commission Nodal Agency (KVIC) has been selected as the nodal agency for implementing this scheme. At the state level, KVIB, KVIC, and District Industries Centre will execute this plan.

     

  • PM Modi Announces New Leave Policy, Grants 'Special 42 Days Casual Leave' to Eligible Employees

    The Central Government made an announcement on Thursday that it will be providing its employees with an extra 42 days of casual leave. The purpose of this new policy is to allow adequate recovery time for those who choose to donate organs, and it replaces the previous limit of 30 days for such exceptional leaves. The decision was made by the Modi government, which acknowledges the significance of giving employees enough time to recuperate following major surgeries. In a recent directive issued by the Personnel Ministry, it was stated that the process of organ removal from a donor is a significant surgical procedure that requires a considerable period of recovery, including hospitalization and post-hospitalization phases.

     

  • Farmers Demand Action on Irrigation Canal Pollution & DPC Irregularities

    Some of the serious complaints raised by farmers at the farmers’ grievance meeting held at the Madurai Collectorate on Friday were sewage mixing into irrigation canals, irregularities in direct purchase centres, and encroachment on waterbodies. ollector S. Aneesh Sekhar chaired the meeting. From Thenur, a farmer said that there were irregularities in the operation of the DPCs. He complained that influential people were engaged in the irregularities. He said relevant action should be taken against them. He said that the farmers were made to pay excess fees. Also, he showed a video clip to the Collector as proof of the irregularities. The farmer said that he was also facing threats. Aneesh Sekhar said that he would look into the matter.

     

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