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Mint
02-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Gautam Singh appointed CGM of NABARDs Jharkhand region
Ranchi, May 2 (PTI) Gautam Singh was appointed the new chief general manager (CGM) of NABARD's Jharkhand regional office, according to a statement issued by the bank on Friday. With over three decades of service in the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Singh was the general manager in his previous position. Throughout his career, Singh has held several key positions, including in the Head Office in Mumbai, the Uttar Pradesh Regional Office in Lucknow, and the Madhya Pradesh Regional Office in Bhopal, the statement said. He also served as District Development Manager (DDM) in Munger in Bihar. "Gautam Singh brings with him a wealth of experience and deep expertise in rural development, financial inclusion, and agricultural innovation," the statement said adding that during his tenure in MP, he led several impactful initiatives aimed at uplifting rural communities. Singh has been instrumental in the implementation of Natural Resource Management (NRM) projects across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. His contributions to consultancy assignments have significantly enriched policy formulation and the strategic direction of developmental programmes. NABARD said he has also served as Nominee Director on the boards of Regional Rural Banks in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. "Known for his unwavering commitment to rural prosperity, Gautam Singh's appointment as CGM is poised to further bolster NABARD's mission in Jharkhand, fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth," the statement added. In the previous fiscal year, NABARD extended a record ₹ 5,830 crore in financial assistance to Jharkhand to support rural infrastructure development. The Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank and the Jharkhand State Cooperative Bank were the largest beneficiaries, receiving ₹ 2,143 crore in total. First Published: 2 May 2025, 05:30 PM IST
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Phosphates too high in more protected river systems
Water quality standards have fallen in two more of Wales' most protected river networks, meaning seven of the nine river systems are failing to meet phosphate level targets. Environmental groups say "urgent action" is needed to tackle what they call "unacceptable" phosphate pollution in networks classes as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). Environment watchdog, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), says two river systems in north west Wales, Afon Gwyrfai and Afon Eden, both previously met phosphate targets but will now face further interventions to improve water quality. The five other rivers missing the phosphate target are the Teifi, Cleddau, Dee, Usk and Wye. Phosphates are naturally occurring minerals found in human and animal waste. They aid growth of plants but can lead to a dramatic growth in algae and deplete oxygen levels when they enter water courses in large quantities. NRW says the Afon Gwyrfai system will be subject to housing development restrictions to prevent further phosphates impacting water quality. In 2021 NRW set new targets for phosphate pollution in Special Areas of Conservation across Wales. Commenting on the latest data NRW Head of Natural Resource Management Mary Lewis said that since then there had been "action at scale – by ourselves as environmental regulators, government, industry and communities – to improve the health of our rivers"". "What is important now is that we use this evidence to continue to work towards our shared goal of better river health for people and nature," she said. "We must keep up the momentum that has been built in recent years, and we must all play our part in driving down phosphorus and pollution in our waters." Tim Birch from Wildlife Trusts Wales said "urgent action" was needed. "Despite public outcry and political promises, today's evidence shows worsening river pollution in seven of nine of our most protected natural rivers in Wales," he said. "These special rivers are officially recognised for their high importance for wildlife, yet two more are now showing significant deterioration since their last assessment in 2021, putting water quality and even more wildlife at risk. "At a time when our rivers should be improving, not worsening, these levels of phosphorous pollution are unacceptable," he added. In total, 122 individual water bodies within Wales' SAC rivers were assessed. Half were now found to be meeting targets for phosphorous compliance, compared with 39% in 2021.
