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Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ravindra Kumar Mandar takes charge as Ghaziabad DM; lists out priorities
Ghaziabad The newly appointed Ghaziabad district magistrate (DM) Ravindra Kumar Mandar on Wednesday said that handling public grievances, developing the district through innovation, and also making it clean, green, and pollution-free for an all-round development will be among his priorities. The new DM has previously held different postings in Firozabad, Agra, Mathura, Rampur, Jaunpur, and Prayagraj before taking charge as the district magistrate of Ghaziabad. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo) The 2013-batch IAS officer, hailing from Jaipur, Rajasthan, who took charge as the DM on Wednesday, visited the ancient Dudheshwar Nath temple, and offered prayers. He also met temple chief priest Mahant Narayan Giri. 'It is the priority and prime responsibility of the administration to cater to public grievances. So, public grievances will be taken up on priority. We will also focus on development projects, and the other focus will be on services and facilities that are lacking and need improvement,' Mandar said. 'As Ghaziabad is an industrial hub, we will ensure that more industrial units come here, and the industrialists do not face issues and get proper facilities. We will also focus on ways to bring more industrial units. We will also review the previous MoUs signed here for setting up of industrial projects/units. We will also pay attention to the traders' issues,' he added. He has replaced Deepak Meena, who has been appointed as the DM of Gorakhpur following a bureaucratic reshuffle announced by the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday. The new DM has previously held different postings in Firozabad, Agra, Mathura, Rampur, Jaunpur, and Prayagraj before taking charge as the district magistrate of Ghaziabad. He was also instrumental in making the Maha Kumbh Mela - 2025 successful when he was posted as district magistrate of Prayagraj. During his posting as district magistrate in Rampur, he launched an initiative enabling surgeries for 61 children with disabilities. He also led a large-scale pond restoration initiative under the Amrit Sarovar scheme. 'We will also publicise the schemes run by the government on a large scale. People will be made aware so that eligible persons can get benefits. We will also focus on different missions including those dealing with environment protection, water conservation, tree plantation, and cleanliness,' the DM added.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
In late-night reshuffle in NCR, Noida gets its first woman DM
1 2 Noida: UP govt announced a late-night reshuffle on Monday, assigning new district magistrates for Noida and Ghaziabad. Medha Roopam, a 2014-batch IAS officer, became the first woman DM of Noida. Currently the DM of Kasganj, she will replace Manish Verma, who has been transferred to Prayagraj. Medha is no stranger to the district of Gautam Budh Nagar, having served as additional chief executive officer of Greater Noida Authority from Feb 2023 to June 2024, when she handled major infrastructure and planning projects. An economics graduate from St. Stephen's College of Delhi University, Roopam began her career in Bareilly and has since held key administrative positions in Meerut, Unnao, Lucknow, Barabanki, Hapur, and Kasganj. A national-level rifle shooter, she won three gold medals in the Kerala State Shooting Championship before securing an all-India rank of 10 in the 2014 UPSC exam. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Her tenure in Hapur saw focused immunisation and Ayushman Bharat campaigns. In Kasganj, she made headlines for driving a tractor through flooded areas of Gangagarh to monitor rescue efforts. Medha is the daughter of retired Kerala-cadre IAS officer and current chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Her husband, Santosh Kumar Singh, is the DM of Saharanpur. The reshuffle also brought changes to Ghaziabad, where Ravindra Kumar Mandar — a 2013-batch IAS officer and former DM of Prayagraj — replaced Deepak Meena, who moved to Gorakhpur. Mandar, who is from Jaipur, is known for his low-profile yet high-impact administration. As DM of Rampur, he launched 'Mission Samarth', enabling surgeries for 61 children with disabilities, and led a large-scale pond restoration project under the Amrit Sarovar scheme. Earlier this year, he oversaw the Kumbh Mela as Prayagraj DM. Both Roopam and Mandar were unavailable for comment at the time of filing this report. Manish Verma, the outgoing Noida DM, took charge in Feb 2023 and steered several initiatives around law and order, infrastructure approvals, and investor outreach. Meena, who served as Ghaziabad DM since Jan, recently managed the high-footfall kanwar yatra, ensuring round-the-clock coordination among police, municipal, and disaster management teams.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Assam Guv stresses on effective implementation of schemes for inclusive growth
Diphu , Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has stressed on effective implementation of central and state government schemes to ensure inclusive development while focusing on the importance of the growth of the local economy. Assam Guv stresses on effective implementation of schemes for inclusive growth During the first day of his two-day visit to Karbi Anglong district on Thursday, he also emphasised upholding traditions and culture in tandem with development for the true growth of a region. The government interacted with Padma Shri awardees, renowned sportspersons, social activists and freedom fighters of the district and hailed their role in preserving and promoting Karbi Anglong's heritage. 'True development lies not only in infrastructural progress but also in the preservation and promotion of one's own heritage. When traditions, language and culture are upheld in synergy with development, real and meaningful progress takes place,' he said during the interaction. Lauding their roles, the governor said that they represent the strength of the region and contribute significantly to the progress of the state. Acharya held a meeting with Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang, executive members and key stakeholders of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council later in the day. He urged them to work with dedication for the well-being of the people and stressed the need for collective efforts to address the emerging challenges. 'Public welfare and making Assam one of the best states in the country should remain our foremost priority,' he said. In another meeting, the governor took note of the status of various ongoing initiatives of the central and state governments in the jurisdiction of the council. He emphasised the importance of effective and successful implementation to ensure inclusive development. Stressing the importance of the local economy, the governor specifically enquired about the agriculture and fishery sectors in the district. Acharya also reviewed the physical and financial progress and status of 'Amrit Sarovar' projects, PM Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, etc. Emphasising the need for inclusive development, he called for an increase in the number of beneficiaries under the National Social Assistance Programme. He also took note of the initiatives under the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission, and stressed that self-help groups must be empowered through adequate support and facilities. In the context of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the governor took detailed updates on the implementation of the Nikshay Mitra initiative. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP to become a model state in carbon credit trading: Yogi
Ayodhya: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a new initiative on Wednesday to link environmental conservation with economic prosperity in the state. To promote institutionalisation of carbon credit trading, Yogi asked the officials to rope in village councils, forest officials, farmers and residents in the plantation drive and create awareness about the benefits that are being offered by the govt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the plantation drive in Triveni Forest of Ayodhya, the CM presented carbon absorption and offset mechanism. "We are not just planting trees; we are preserving the future. Uttar Pradesh will now gain recognition and financial benefits on international platforms for its environmental efforts. UP will become a model state in carbon credit trading," the CM said. Through Amrit Sarovar programme, reservoirs, ancient rivers, waterbodies and forests are being rejuvenated and revived so that millions of carbon credit could be absorbed in the state, a senior officer said. "Each village council will be registered for carbon credits based on the count of trees that have been planted, water source conservation, organic farming and other measures. The govt will work with expert organisations to make the certification process simple and transparent. A significant portion of the income from carbon credit sales will go to the local communities," he said. "Ayodhya, where Yogi inspected the plantation drive along the Saryu river and Amrit Sarovars, would emerge as a role model for the state's 'green economy'. The process of linking ongoing environmental efforts to the international carbon credit market will begin soon," he said. The initiative is crucial not only for conserving Uttar Pradesh's environment but also for energising rural economy. Carbon absorption and credit trading can become a new formula for environmental prosperity in the state. Certificates were awarded to Anita Yadav and Sheela Devi for Vedic forest and to Shailja Pandey, Shanti Devi and Rakesh Kumar for the revival of Tilodaki Ganga river. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mamta Pal, a farmer from Rampur had set a benchmark by planting 3,600 saplings trees in her fields. She was honoured with a reward of Rs 10,000 by the CM during the plantation drive. Similarly, Raman Singh from Saharanpur had planted 2,800 trees in his village in Saharanpur. "I take inspiration from CM Yogi who is actively pursuing the mission to increase the green cover," he said after being honoured. Shiv Kumar from a village in Meerut, who had planted 3,800 trees, also received a token of appreciation.
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Madhya Pradesh CM to unveil water conservation works of Rs 1,518 crore as Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan concludes today
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 30 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has renewed his appeal for water conservation as Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, which has been running for three months across the state, will conclude on Monday. The closing ceremony of the campaign will be held in Khandwa district today and Yadav will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of water conservation works worth over Rs 1,518 crore in the programme. Before leaving for Khandwa, the Chief Minister said that the campaign was held due to inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has initiated several programmes for water conservation. 'From Gudi Padwa (March 30) to June 30, we ran Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan across the state for three months with the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the campaign, I am going to Khandwa to lay the foundation stone and inauguration of various works related to water conservation worth over Rs 1518 crore,' he said. 'Khandwa district has done the best work in water conservation across the country and it has been recognised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti,' he added. He said 57,207 water conservation works done under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan, worth around Rs 578 crore, will be inaugurated today. 'Additionally, 888 water conservation works done under Watershed Development Component-Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, at a cost of Rs 63.46 crore, will also be inaugurated. For Khandwa district too, various water structures, including wells, ponds, especially farm pond schemes, Amrit Sarovar schemes, will be dedicated,' the Chief Minister said. 'Awareness about water conservation has also increased across the state. The old Bawadis (stepwells) have improved. We have also given different types of awards under the campaign,' he added. Yadav also emphasised the importance of water in human life. 'No work can be done without water, neither we will be able to worship nor be able to live a day or a moment of life. Let us all come together, save water, and save lives ahead. Madhya Pradesh is home of rivers and it has its own importance. After this, we will lay more emphasis on planting trees under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' which will maintain the natural beauty of water bodies and play a life-giving role in water conservation. Plantation work will be started,' he said. (ANI)
