February 2020

MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest percentage of newborn deaths Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest percentage of newborn deaths of 11.5% against the total admissions to government-run sick newborn care units (SNCUs) in the past three years across the country Staff crunch, low community referrals, absence of a special neonatal transport service … Read more

MADHYA PRADESH Three archers from Madhya Pradesh were selected in the Indian compound team for the Asia Cup three archers from Madhya Pradesh were selected in the Indian compound team for the Asia Cup (stage-1) which is scheduled to be held next month in Bangkok Muskan Kirar, Ragini Marco and Anuradha Ahirwar — are from … Read more

International Religious Freedom Alliance The United States announced the launch of a 27-nation International Religious Freedom Alliance, which will try to adopt a collective approach in protecting and preserving religious freedom across the world. The areas will include things like technology and religious oppression, blasphemy and apostasy laws, for instance. Toolbox will include things like, … Read more

MADHYA PRADESH Waheeda Rehman conferred with Kishore Kumar Award Waheeda Rehman was conferred with Madhya Pradesh government’s prestigious Kishore Kumar Award for 2018 Madhya Pradesh culture minister Dr Vijaylaxmi Sadho presented the award to the actor at the latter’s residence in Bandra in Mumbai The award carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh and … Read more

MADHYA PRADESH   Suggestions on MP Gauvansh Slaughter Prohibition (Amendment) Bill sought Suggestions from individuals, subject experts and institutions for consideration on the Madhya Pradesh Gauvansh Slaughter Prohibition (Amendment) Bill, 2019 have been invited by the Select Committee of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly constituted under the chairmanship of Laxman Singh, Member, Legislative Assembly for consideration … Read more

MADHYA PRADESH Govt offers Mrignayanee franchise Mrignayanee — the popular handicraft and handloom brand that’s Madhya Pradesh’s cultural ambassador of sorts — is being offered up for franchise in the country and abroad. The Nigam has established several Craft Development Centres and common facility centres right across Madhya Pradesh. It has initiated meticulous surveys and … Read more

MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh to boost rural tourism Madhya Pradesh has received Rs 229 crore as initial funding from the Centre to promote rural tourism. to showcase the village life, food, tradition and culture, the state government has decided to promote rural tourism to boost economic activity. the government has identified 100 exotic villages that … Read more

MADHYA PRADESH MP board bans private publishers’ books, school owners concerned about availability of NCERT ones Government, aided and private schools affiliated to MP board have to completely shun books of private publishers raising concern among private school owners about availability and updating of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) books. School education department has made it … Read more

MADHYA PRADESH   Programme on road safety in State soon   Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, is soon going to launch a programme on road safety in the State through the Asian Development Bank.   In this regard, members of the Advisory Committee of Asian Development Bank held a discussion with … Read more

MADHYA PRADESH   Focus on boosting farmer’s economic condition The State Government in its Vision to Delivery Roadmap 2020-25 has taken a decision to strengthen the economic condition of the farmers through cooperatives.   Cooperative Banks and Primary Agriculture Credit Cooperative Societies have been made active to facilitate farmers in getting agriculture inputs, short-term agriculture … Read more