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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Rajasthan bans purchase of foreign goods by three govt departments
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar announced a ban on purchasing goods manufactured abroad for officers and employees of the state's Education department, Panchayati Raj department, and Sanskrit Education department. Dilawar said that strict action will be taken against those defaulting on the ban, and the payment for such goods will be recovered from them. He claimed that this move will increase the use of indigenous goods and have a 'positive' impact on the economy. However, any item manufactured only abroad and 'essential' for the departments would be purchased after ministerial approval. The information was shared by the minister through a video from his social media account on Wednesday. He emphasised that the initiative aims to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India vision, while urging people to use indigenous products during Rakshabandhan. 'This holy festival will not only bring joy to your home but also make thousands of Indian families self-reliant,' he said. The minister alleged that many foreign countries, including China, earn profits by selling their products in India but use that money to 'help' Pakistan, naming Operation Sindoor as an example. Stating that Indians use foreign products daily, from shaving blades to toothpaste, Dilwar urged both government departments and the general public to participate in the campaign.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Panchayat poll prep: Reservation process begins in GB Nagar
The process of delimitation and reservation of gram panchayat, kshetra panchayat, and zila panchayat electoral areas for the 2026 general Panchayat elections has commenced in Gautam Budh Nagar, district officials said on Wednesday. (Representative image) According to the district's schedule, recommendations for gram panchayat members were due by July 22, followed by a tentative publication of lists between July 23 and 28. (HT Archive) The move follows administrative instructions issued by the Uttar Pradesh government via an order dated July 15, 2025, and formalised through a directive from the district magistrate's office on July 28. The action is being carried out under Section 3 of the Panchayati Raj Act, 2005, with the Panchayati Raj department granting approval to initiate the final phase of the exercise. The delimitation and reservation process is based on the 2011 Census population figures, in accordance with state government orders issued on February 6, 2015, and November 6, 2020. The procedure will mirror the principles followed by the Delimitation Commission of India for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha constituencies. 'A district-level committee, comprising the chief development officer, additional district officer (panchayat), and district panchayati raj officer, has been formed to ensure timely and transparent execution of the exercise,' stated the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate's office. According to the district's schedule, recommendations for gram panchayat members were due by July 22, followed by a tentative publication of lists between July 23 and 28. Public objections are being accepted from July 29 to August 2 and will be reviewed from August 3 to 5. The final list is set to be published between August 6 and 10. Officials have been instructed to adhere strictly to the timeline.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC issues notice to PCS officer after her estrangedhusband, a safai worker, seeks maintenance
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has issued notice to PCS officer Jyoti Maurya on a petition filed by her estranged husband Alok Kumar Maurya challenging the decision of family court whereby his application for maintenance from his wife was rejected. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to Alok, his estranged wife is an administrative officer and he is doing a meagre government job and also suffering from some ailments. In this backdrop, he is entitled for maintenance from her. Hearing the appeal on July 3, a division bench comprising Justice Arindam Sinha and Justice Yogendra Kumar Srivastava fixed August 8, 2025 for the next hearing. The court issued notice to Jyoti Maurya along with this order on the applications and appeal. It is relevant to mention that SDM Jyoti Maurya has filed a petition for divorce at Family Court, Prayagraj, seeking divorce from her estranged husband, Alok Kumar Maurya, a safai karmachari. Alok was appointed as Safai Karmachari in Panchayati Raj department in 2009. He got married to Jyoti Maurya in 2010. According to Alok's counsel Gaurav Tripathi, his client made all possible arrangements for the study of his wife at Prayagraj. However, he alleged that after clearing the PCS examination, when she was appointed as SDM in 2015, her (Jyoti's) attitude changed towards him and his family members and now she wanted a divorce from him. During the pendency of the divorce petition, Alok filed an application for maintenance under section 24 of the Hindu Marriages Act, which was rejected by the family court, Prayagraj, on January 4, 2025. Hence, he filed the present first appeal before the high court.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Min orders stricter rules for biodiesel manufacturing in Raj
Jaipur: The rural development minister, Kirori Lal Meena, instructed the Biofuel Authority to amend the Rajasthan Biofuel Rules-2019 to include provisions for punitive action against manufacturers and retailers of adulterated biodiesel (B-100) in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The rural development department is looking at options to revise the existing rules and introduce legislation to curb biofuel adulteration in the state, according to a senior official of the rural development department. The minister directed the officials to formulate effective rules at a competent level. Meena gave these directions during a meeting to discuss the works conducted by Mission Green Rajasthan, Biofuel Authority, Barren Land and Pasture Development Board, and Aravali (Association for Rural Advancement through Voluntary Action and Local Involvement). Additionally, Meena directed the preparation of district-wise action plans to make barren lands green and increase the income of rural communities by planting non-edible oil plants like Jatropha and Pongamia. He emphasised organising a meeting of Biofuel Authority and Barren Land and Pasture Development Board to determine future action plans. He said that under the tree plantation mega campaign in Rajasthan, the target is to plant 10 crore trees across the state by 2025-26, with the rural development department, Panchayati Raj department, and watershed development and soil conservation department jointly allocated a target of planting 2 crore trees. So far, 1.9 crore trees were planted by over 50 departments, with Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, rural development, and Panchayati Raj department leading by planting approximately 70 lakh trees.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Nat'l consultation to empower sanitation workers in Jodhpur
Jodhpur: A two-day national consultation titled "Samvaad evam Manthan – Empowering Sanitation Workers for Skills, Safety and Dignity" concluded here Friday. The event was jointly organised by the Panchayati Raj department of the state and UNICEF, Rajasthan. Aimed at empowering sanitation workers, the conclave witnessed participation from representatives of 10 states – Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Odisha, and Bihar – including UNICEF officials, senior state govt administrators, civil society members, and sanitation worker representatives. The deliberations at the conclave revolved around the critical role sanitation workers play in the operation and maintenance of rural sanitation assets under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin Phase-2 – including toilets, soak pits, and drainage systems. tnn
