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India Gazette
a day ago
- India Gazette
Army Commander, Central command flags off Plastic Eradication Kaar Sewa for rejuvenation of Ganga New Delhi [I
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Atulya Ganga Trust, an Armed Forces veterans initiative dedicated to the sustainable rejuvenation of River Ganga since 2019, is undertaking a 'Plastic Eradication Kaar Sewa', with effect from June 5 to 7, a press release said. Its mission spans afforestation, pollution mapping, including measuring the presence of microplastics and raising public awareness to restore the river. The drive was flagged off by Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, GOC-in-C Central Command, at Lucknow on June 2. The ceremony was attended by Gopal Sharma, founder of the trust and Lt Col Hem Lohumi. Lieutenant General Vikas Rohilla, DG LWE and Colonel Commandant Bombay Sappers also graced the occasion. The initiative is being supported by the State administration of Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. Corporate support is being provided by Bisleri. Atulya Ganga volunteers will assemble at Uttarkashi on June 3. On a daily basis till June 7, they will physically collect all the plastic waste littered on the roadside and on mountain slopes between Gangotri and Harsil. The collected waste will be handed over to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for further disposal. Through this initiative, the NGO aims to cultivate a mindset amongst the citizens and government machinery to recognise the urgent requirement of promoting sustainable practices to protect nature. Earlier, in April Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the government is preparing for the Green Chardham Yatra this time, a release from Uttarakhand CMO said. He said that the government's effort is not only to provide the pilgrims with pure food and a clean environment but also to prevent the problem of single-use plastic from arising at our holy pilgrimage sites due to the Yatra. We are working on the principle of reducing, reusing, and recycling single-use plastic, he said. (ANI)
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
UP CM Yogi meets Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, discusses security in state
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 29 (ANI): Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Surya Command, held a courtesy meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Sharing an X post, Surya Command, the Central Command of the India Army, said, 'Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, GOC-in-C, Surya Command, called on Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He discussed various aspects of the security situation in the state and initiatives for the welfare of veterans and Veernaris, undertaken in coordination with the State administration.' Earlier, CM Yogi Adityanath attended a program organised in Lucknow on the occasion of the death anniversary of former Prime Minister, 'Bharat Ratna' Chaudhary Charan Singh. Paying tribute to the former PM, called him 'messiah of farmers'. He said, 'Whole India remembers Chaudhary sahab's name for land reforms, implementing land holdings law, rural development and as farmers' Messiah.' He called UP fortunate to get Chaudhary Charan Singh's companionship. 'As the CM of Uttar Pradesh, his initiatives for land reforms and rural development and administrative reforms are still heard from farmers in villages. As the nation's PM, he also held responsibilities for the Home and Finance Ministries. Under PM Modi's guidance in the last 11 years, initiatives for rural development and development of farmers are proving to be at their zenith,' said CM Yogi. On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inspected arrangements in Kanpur ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the city on May 30. The Chief Minister reviewed the preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the event and directed officials to maintain strict security and proper coordination among all departments. Officials briefed him about the logistics and safety measures put in place for the PM's visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Kanpur Nagar on May 30 to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate development projects worth around Rs 20,900 crore. Among the key projects is the inauguration of the Chunniganj to Kanpur Central Metro section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project, developed at a cost of over Rs 2,120 crore. The corridor, which aims to improve urban mobility, includes 14 stations, five of which are underground. (ANI)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indian Army launches first FM radio station in Uttarakhand
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The first FM radio station operated by the Indian Army in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand was inaugurated on Friday by General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Army's Central Command Anindya Sengupta. The objective of the initiative is to create goodwill between the Indian Army and people of the border areas, said Manish Singhal, manager of the radio said that the community radio station being operated under ' Operation Sadbhavana ' has been named ' Panchshul Pulse ' and will be broadcast on 88.4 station manager said the radio station is being operated from the Army Public School of the 'Panchshul Brigade' of the Indian Army and people within a radius of 12 km from the radio station can listen to programmes will pay special attention to the local history, culture, society and occupations of people of the border areas such as agriculture, will also have focus on raising awareness aware of the achievements of martyrs, brave soldiers, sportspersons and people who have worked in the social and cultural sectors, Singhal said.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Army to use drone tech for border surveillance: Lt Gen A Sengupta
Dehradun: The Indian Army plans to conduct border surveillance along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) using modern technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and high-tech cameras while reserving troops primarily for ground operations in the near future. The announcement was made by Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta , General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C), Central Command, on Tuesday during the inauguration of Surya Drona Tech 2025, a two-day defence technology event in Dehradun, jointly organised by the Army and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). The event concludes on Wednesday. "The use of drones in warfare is increasing, as is being witnessed in the Ukraine-Russia war," said Lt Gen Sengupta, adding, "The rise of this technology is unconventional but highly disruptive and effective for the defence forces. We, in the Army, are looking for high-altitude and rugged UAVs to protect our soldiers while proving their utility." "All 26 passes along the LAC are currently under round-the-clock surveillance using modern technology. Efforts are on to ensure that in future, the boots on the ground would be utilised for operation while border surveillance is done only through technology," he added. Calling the event an important milestone, Lt Gen Sengupta said, "We look forward to Uttarakhand becoming a hub for drone manufacturing in the country, and meet the requirements of the armed forces." The event features 42 stalls by drone and defence tech manufacturers showcasing a wide array of products ranging from technology to secure meeting rooms that can detect and disable mobile phones without alerting users, systems capable of tracking foreign mobile activity in border areas to exoskeleton suits to assist troops in climbing hilly terrain. Key highlights from the first day included live demonstrations of newly inducted robotic dogs referred to as multi-utility legged equipment (MULE) and UAVs designed for airlifting injured personnel during military operations. Among those who attended the inaugural event were Uttarakhand governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), SIDM president Rajinder Singh Bhatia, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, Commandant of Indian Military Academy (IMA), General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Uttar Bharat Area Lt Gen D G Misra, GOC Uttarakhand sub-area Maj Gen R Prem Raj, and other senior defence officers.
