MADHYA PRADESH
Govt providing facilities to boost women entrepreneurs
Addressing the Madhya Pradesh State Level Women Entrepreneurs Conference online, Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel said that the Government is providing various facilities to encourage women entrepreneurs, but it is more important that they should receive the support of their families. For this, first of all it is necessary to purchase property in the name of women in the family so that they can be assured of their future.
She said that our Prime Minister has initiated a facility like Mudra loan in which loan up to `10 lakh is given to women to start their own enterprise, but before starting a business or enterprise, it is most important to impart training to the woman entrepreneur in connection with her business. Along with imparting training related to the trade, efforts will also have to be made by the officials of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to ensure that the women get market to to sell the products. Special attention should also be paid particularly to ensure that the women entrepreneurs should get plot in the industrial area to set up their enterprise, so that they can pursue their enterprise without any worry.
INTERNATIONAL
UNESCOs 2020 State Of Education For India Report
UNESCO recently released the State of Education Report (SER) in India. The report highlights the vision of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) contained in India’s new National Education Policy 2020. UNESCO formulated the TVET strategy (2016-21). The strategy is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Education 2030 Action Plan.
It refers to the learning of technology, the mastery of practical skills, the understanding and knowledge related to the profession and various departments. Vocational and technical education and training are very important to promote youth employment and entrepreneurship. It promotes equality and gender equality. It facilitates the transition to a sustainable society and green economy.
NATIONAL
QCI Has Launched a Recognition Scheme
Quality Council of India (QCI) has launched a Recognition Scheme for Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies.
QCI has proposed a scheme to approve Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies to expand the Hygiene Rating by increasing the number of Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies recognized in the country.
The scheme aims to encourage food companies to improve their hygiene and safety standards so that consumers can make informed choices/decisions about the food stores they eat.
Currently, the scheme is applicable to foodservice establishments (such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, dhabhas etc.), dessert shops, bakeries and meat retail stores.
Opening Ceremony Of the 12th GRIHA Summit
The opening ceremony of the 12th Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Summit was organized virtually.
As a platform to discuss innovative technologies and solutions, this will help in creating robust mechanism to develop sustainable and resilient solutions for the benefit of the entire community.
Launching the event: During the event, the Vice President of India released the “SHASHWAT” magazine and the book “30 Stories Beyond Architecture”.
Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is the national rating system of India for any completed building construction.
GRIHA is recognised as India’s own green building rating system in India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions(INDC) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals worth Rs 27,000 crore to procure equipment from domestic industry
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved proposals to procure equipment worth Rs 27,000 crore from the domestic industry.
DAC approved Capital Acquisition proposals of various weapons, platforms, equipment and systems required by the Indian Army, the Navy and Air Force at an approximate overall cost of Rs 28,000 crore.
This was the first meeting of the Council under the new regime of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 and this will give a boost to the Make in India and Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiatives of the Government.
Acquisition proposals approved include the DRDO designed and developed Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems for the Indian Air Force, Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Navy and Modular Bridges for the Indian Army.
World’s tallest rail bridge on Chenab in J&K likely to be completed by 2021
The world’s tallest rail bridge on the Chenab in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory is expected to be completed by next year.
The 1,315-metre-long bridge between Bakkal and Kauri villages of Reasi is coming up at a height of 359 metres.
The arched structure will connect Baramulla to Jammu via Udhampur, Katra and Qazigund with a travel time of six and a half hours.
Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Saudi Arabia in 2034
The 2030 Asian Games were awarded to Doha and the 2034 event went to Riyadh after a deal was struck between the rival nations.
The vote took place amid a bitter and long-running political dispute between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
2030 Asian Games will be the 21st edition of the multi-sports event, held after every four years. It is also known as Asiad.
Qatar will also host the 2022 World Cup.
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