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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
PAU conclave bats for expanding agri-business
Ludhiana: Having received Rs 40,000 under the PM Formulization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, Patiala's Gurpreet Kaur earns anything between Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per month from the pickle SHG she founded with it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She has also employed four to five women. She said this scheme is a great opportunity, especially for women, to become empowered. She was speaking at a conclave at PAU Thursday. It was organised by the varsity's directorate of extension education, along with the Punjab Agro Industrial Corporation, state department of food processing, and PAU's department of processing and food engineering. It brought together entrepreneurs, farmers and scientists. Delivering his address, Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian invited suggestions for expanding the agri-business of dairy farming which could stabilise this subsidiary occupation and livelihood of the farmers as well. Further, Khuddian spoke about the state govt's plan of opening large mandis, enabling entrepreneurs and farmers to set up their shops, supply quality products to consumers and become owners of their shops. Satbir Singh Gosal, vice-chancellor, PAU, called for focusing on self-marketing and e-marketing for the long-term success of agro-processing and value addition. Dr JPS Gill, vice-chancellor, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Gadvasu), shared that Punjab was producing 14.3 million tonnes of milk. The production was substantial, but called for diversification as only 18% milk was being processed by public or private sectors and 82% of milk being processed by unorganised sectors. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And of the 18% being processed by private or public organizations, 90% is being sold in liquid form. So there was a huge scope of value addition because most of the cheese is being brought in from outside, he added. Since the taste buds were undergoing a drastic change, imparting training in cheese making was vital, he stressed. Besides, he suggested formation of self-help groups for the production of flavoured milk and curd, paneer, processed cheese, khoya, etc.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Monthly ‘green chaupals' in villages to boost plantation at grassroots
Lucknow: The state govt has fixed the third Friday of every month for holding of green chaupals in every gram panchayat of the state. The govt order specifies that in case of a state holiday on the specified day, chaupal should be held on the next working day. Among many objectives of these chaupals is to sensitise people on environment conservation and develop every village as a green village, plant trees, harvest rainwater, carry out organic farming, use solar power, and adopt an environmentally sustainable way of life. It is for the first time that the govt will constitute green chaupals, first at gram panchayat level and then in urban local bodies. With the GO already issued and communicated to districts, their constitution will now start. "We may integrate it with carbon credits in future, and give green fund to villages with plantations on their gram sabha land, by assessing and evaluating carbon credits generated by them. The fund can be used for environment cause," said APCCF (project), UP Forest, Ramkumar. "If people face problems in getting access to environment-related schemes implemented by govt departments, these chaupals will ensure that problems are brought to the notice of officers concerned," he said. Publicity material on schemes related to environment conservation implemented by different govt departments will be distributed in chaupals. A green chaupal, headed by gram Pradhan, will have 12 members. Section or beat officer of the forest department will be the member secretary, while the gram panchayat secretary will be the coordinator. Three gram panchayat members, a woman from an SHG, principal of a primary school, anganwadi helper, rozgar sewak, progressive farmer, representatives of NGOs working in environment sector, representative of biodiversity management committee, and local level officers from govt departments will be the other members. Divisional forest officers will coordinate with other departments for smooth functioning of chaupals. The performance of chaupals will be reviewed every month by CDOs and district plantation committees.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Women's self-confidence is foundation of societal progress: MLA
Nagarkurnool: 'Women'sself-confidence is the foundation of societal progress, and the state government is laying a strong foundation for the economic empowerment of women,' said Nagarkurnool MLA Dr Rajesh Reddy. 'The honour and respect of women is a key goal of the government,' added Achampet MLA Dr Vamshikrishna. The Indira Mahila Shakti celebrations were held in a grand and festive manner on Sunday at the Teegala Venkata Swamy Kalyana Mandapam in the district headquarters. During the event, cheques worth Rs 14.22 crores were distributed through bank linkage to 254 women self-help groups in the Nagarkurnool constituency. Additionally, cheques worth Rs 3.03 crores were distributed to 2,568 SHG members, Rs 50 lakh accident insurance cheques to five members, and loan insurance cheques worth Rs 17.40 lakhs to 28 members. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rajesh said that women's self-confidence is the true driving force behind a progressive society. He emphasized that in the Indiramma people's government, women are being encouraged and empowered across all sectors through the implementation of numerous welfare schemes. Women's development and self-reliance are considered the cornerstones of Telangana's future. The government is prioritizing self-employment opportunities, strengthening self-help groups, and improving access to education and healthcare. MLA Dr Vamshikrishna recalled that in 1992, then-Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao introduced the DWCRA scheme for women's economic upliftment. In 1996, then-Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu rebranded it as the 'Velugu' scheme, and from 2004 to 2014, Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy continued it under the name IKP (Indira Kranthi Patham), playing a key role in promoting women's development.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Bhuvan app boosts revenue through geo-tagging
Hyderabad: Thanks to Bhuvan app, developed by the National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC), which helped in reclassification of properties across municipalities; in just 50 days, the authorities could increase revenue by Rs 404.35 lakhs. The other 50 days of the 100-day Action Plan to reclassify properties after geo-tagging them as per the Bhuvan app will continue from Monday. As many as 5,258 properties were geo-tagged as per Bhuvan app developed by NRSC and 4,536 of them were reclassified from 'residential' to 'commercial', thereby increasing revenue by Rs 404.35 lakhs in the municipalities in the state. The 100-day Action Plan of the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department began on June 2 with focus on streamlining urban governance, public health, environmental sustainability, and citizen engagement across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The Action Plan will be reaching the halfway mark on Monday. Officials said that remarkable work was done in the municipalities with the participation of officials and citizens. Following reclassification, the property tax was revised for 4,536 residential properties that had been reclassified as commercial as per usage, resulting in an increase of Rs 404.35 lakh revenue from the ULBs. Similarly, commercial and mixed properties without trade licenses were identified and 4,799 trade licences issued, resulting in additional revenue of Rs 101.40 lakh. The official stated that there were several other initiatives like forming over 13,000 new self-help groups and organizing SHG melas in ULBs. About Rs 11.42 lakh revenue was generated through SHGs product melas across the ULBs, Rs 20.44 lakh revenue was generated through sales from street food festivals and over 25,000 beneficiaries (street vendors and their family members) were sanctioned social security schemes. The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration TK Sridevi told 'The Hans India' that the key objectives of the Action Plan included enhancing solid waste management and sanitation systems, ensuring monsoon preparedness through critical civic infrastructure improvements, driving behavioural change and community participation through extensive IEC (information education and communication) campaigns on solid waste management, promoting urban greenery and beautification efforts for cleaner cities, conducting a comprehensive Bhuvan Survey for identification of unassessed and under-assessed properties in ULBs and bringing them under the tax net. The CDMA said that over 36,900 citizens participated in rally across 250 km in historic kickoff to 100-Day Action Plan, over 18.37 lakh households were sensitized on source segregation of wastes at home, Rs 706.32 crore loans were disbursed to 5,626 SHGs under bank linkage, 24,708 saplings planted under 'Amrut Mitra – Women for Trees' with active participation of over 10,700 SHG women, lakhs of citizens were part of the rallies and other programmes taken up by the ULBs. The 100-Day Action Plan will be ending on September 10 and the progress is likely to double in the next 50 days.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Steps on to take number of 'Lakhpati Didis' to 2 crore by Aug 15: Chouhan
Nearly 1.5 crore women have already become 'Lakhpati Didis' in India and the Centre is making efforts to raise the figure to 2 crore by August 15, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said. 'Lakhpati Didi' refers to a woman member of a Self-Help Group (SHG) who earns an income of ₹1 lakh or more per year. Mr. Chouhan on Saturday (July 19, 2025) visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Directorate of Groundnut Research in Junagadh town of Gujarat, where he reviewed its activities and interacted with farmers and Lakhpati Didis of SHGs, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a release. In his address, Mr. Chouhan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a resolve to make every woman a Lakhpati Didi. "Why should any woman remain poor? This campaign is being run across India. Till now, 1.5 crore women have already become Lakhpati Didis and my department is constantly taking steps to make 2 crore women Lakhpati Didis by August 15," he said. In Junagadh, there are women who are already earning more than ₹10 lakh per year, the Minister pointed out. "Women living in rural areas have proven that they can do wonders if they are provided with opportunity, training and bank linkage. These women are the true torchbearers of 'Vocal for Local'. I am confident that these women will build a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) as envisioned by PM Modi," said the Minister, who also handles the rural development portfolio. Mr. Chouhan lauded women for their contribution in this regard. "Keep pushing forward with courage. PM Modi himself stands with you to ensure all possible support. Plans are underway to increase women's participation in the industrial sector. The hard work of women will help build a Viksit Bharat as envisioned by the PM," he said. Stating that agriculture is still the backbone of Indian economy and for him, the Union minister said serving farmers is equal to worshipping God. "I don't just sit in my Delhi office. Instead, I visit agricultural fields, interact with farmers and try to provide a solution to their problems. Our PM also gives highest priority to agriculture," Mr. Chouhan said in his address. Earlier on Saturday (July 19, 2025), Mr. Chouhan offered prayers at the famous Somnath temple in Gir Somnath district and visited the Devaliya Safari Park near Gir National Park at Sasan.
