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New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Shah flags research on camel milk's medicinal value, lauds Rajasthan's push for cooperative growth
JAIPUR: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah made several key announcements during his visit to Rajasthan while participating in the Co-operation and Employment Festival held in Dadiya on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unprecedented work is being carried out in the field of cooperation. 'Over the past 100 years, the cooperative sector has played a significant role in India's development. The coming decade will belong to this sector,' he said. Highlighting the sector's contribution, he added that cooperative institutions account for nearly 20 per cent of wheat and paddy procurement in the country. Touching on innovation, Shah mentioned ongoing research into the medicinal properties of camel milk, stating it could open new avenues in medicine and nutrition. During the event, he flagged off 100 new vehicles for the Rajasthan Police and visited an exhibition showcasing cooperative sector products. As part of the event, Amit Shah distributed appointment letters to newly recruited government employees. He also virtually inaugurated 24 grain warehouses with a capacity of 500 metric tonnes each and 64 millet centres. Under the Gopal Credit Card Scheme, loans worth Rs 12 crore were distributed to 1,400 cattle rearers.
Hans India
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ashok Gehlot questions Amit Shah on delay in Kanhaiyalal case probe
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has raised questions over the prolonged delay in justice for Kanhaiyalal, whose murder became a political flashpoint ahead of the previous Assembly elections. Taking to social media just ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Jaipur, Gehlot alleged that despite quick action by the Rajasthan Police, the case has seen no substantial progress under the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which falls under Shah's ministry. Gehlot recalled that before the 2023 Assembly elections, Amit Shah repeatedly invoked the Kanhaiyalal case in election rallies across Rajasthan to target the then Congress-led state government. 'In this case, the Rajasthan Police arrested the accused within just four hours. Both were found to be linked to the BJP. Yet the NIA took over the investigation overnight. We did not object, despite that,' Gehlot stated. He alleged that the BJP misled the public with false claims of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh compensation being paid, which he claimed significantly contributed to the Congress government's defeat. 'Even after three years, justice has not been served. The NIA court doesn't even have a regular judge, and it has failed to get the statements of key witnesses recorded to date,' Gehlot added. Demanding answers from the Union Home Minister, Gehlot questioned how much longer Kanhaiyalal's family will have to wait for justice. 'The BJP used this case for political mileage, but they have done nothing to ensure speedy justice,' he said. He urged Shah to speak on the status of the case during his Jaipur visit and asked whether the Centre plans to strengthen the judicial process or continue using such sensitive matters for political benefit. It needs to be mentioned here that Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will visit Jaipur to participate in the Cooperative and Employment Festival being organised in Dadiya village on Thursday. The event is set to bring several major benefits to Rajasthan. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that over 8,000 youth will receive appointment letters during the event. He also confirmed that Union Minister Shah will announce several developmental initiatives for the state. As part of the programme, HM Shah will inaugurate 24 warehouses constructed under the Food Storage Scheme and launch 64 millet outlets to promote "Shri Anna". In addition, loans worth approximately Rs 12 crore will be distributed to 1,400 beneficiaries under the Gopal Credit Card Scheme. He will also hand over 2,346 micro ATMs to milk-producing cooperative societies. A significant highlight of the event will be the launch of the White Revolution 2.0 PDCS online registration platform, aimed at streamlining the dairy cooperative sector. HM Shah will also flag off 100 new police vehicles during the occasion. The Home Minister is expected to visit an exhibition showcasing the achievements of the Cooperative Department, underlining the government's commitment to empowering the rural economy and youth employment
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM invites Shah to launch Raj's cooperation conference
Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma invited Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah to inaugurate the proposed 'Cooperation Conference' in Rajasthan on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The United Nations General Assembly declared the year 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. During his meeting with the home minister on Thursday, Sharma provided detailed information to Shah about the progress and innovations in the cooperative sector in Rajasthan. He discussed topics related to the computerisation of PACS, Mhaaro Khata Mhaaro Bank, Gopal Credit Card Scheme, and the Prosperity through Cooperation campaign. Additionally, the CM expressed gratitude to Shah for the successful implementation of 54 initiatives started under the Prosperity through Cooperation campaign. Sharma also met union housing and urban affairs and power minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday. Sharma had a detailed discussion on drainage development, water availability, metro expansion, easy transport facilities, and various means of power generation and supply in Rajasthan. The CM discussed with the union minister the expansion of urban transport services and the provision of easy transport facilities in various districts of the state. He also had an extensive conversation about approving the Jaipur Metro Project - Phase II under the joint venture model and the prompt release of central assistance. Sharma requested Khattar to approve the DPR of Rs 1,368 crore under the RDSS project for the management of electricity supply to agricultural consumers during the day by Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The CM requested the minister to instruct CTUIL, CEA, MNRE, and other related organisations to take necessary actions on a priority basis for the rapid implementation of 115 gigawatt projects in Rajasthan and to develop a transmission system for the evacuation of an additional 50 gigawatts of renewable energy. Sharma also met union railway, information and broadcasting, and electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. During this meeting, they discussed the expansion of the railway network for the convenience of citizens and industrial development. Various topics related to strengthening digital connectivity and promoting innovation in the information and broadcasting sector were also discussed. Additionally, Sharma met union coal and mines minister G. Kishan Reddy. They discussed the sustainable development of mineral resources, investment opportunities, strengthening infrastructure related to the mining sector, and coal supply for power plants.
