MADHYA PRADESH

New mining policy in place for Madhya Pradesh, but operations to begin from next year

As per the new mining policy, mining operations in Madhya Pradesh would not start before next year. The state government introduced the new mining policy this year, but after some delay. This pushed back the auction procedure, which is still in process.

According to the new mining policy, auction would be held in district-wise groups. The offset price would vary, depending on the number of mines and availability of sand. There are mines in 43 districts of the state. The offset price of Hoshangabad is a maximum Rs 96 crore. The offset price of five districts is more than Rs 25 crore.
After the new policy, sand mining lease would be allotted for three years in the state. Till last year, the lease used to be for one year only. Mines allotted this year would be renewed in 2022. Once allotted, the contractor would pay increased royalty of 10 per cent per year and continue to operate the mines for three years. Officials said the decision to give lease for three years is meant to ease the sector from getting into the lease process every year.

The government expects to earn Rs 600 crore revenue every year, while in 2018-19, it had earned just Rs 69 crore when the sand mines were with panchayats.
In the new mining policy, the government has banned storage and sale of sand within 2 km from a mine. Moreover, the policy states that only the licensed contractor or the one having a mining lease would be allowed to sell sand within 50 km from any sanctioned sand quarry. However, these restrictions would not be applicable for major cities, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior and Jabalpur.
The policy has continued with the state government’s directive for a complete ban on mechanized mining from the quarries along Narmada river. As many as 1,438 mines have been identified in the state and of them 400 are new mines, officials said.

INTERNATIONAL

India ranks 133 on Women, Peace and Security Index

The Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) has released its second report on Women, Peace, and Security Index.

The new 2019 report ranks 167 countries for women based on three indicators – inclusion, justice and security.

India, on the whole, is ranked at 133 out of 167 countries with an index score of 0.625.

Norway, the best country according to the index has a score of 0.904.

· India to Host No Money for Terror Conference Next Year

India will host the No Money For Terror conferenceto be held in 2020. The announcement made at the No Money For Terror conference in Melbourne, Australia.

The No Money For Terror conference organized by Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of over 100 countries jointly called The Egmont Group.The importance of international cooperation in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism at the Egmont Arenberg Palace in Brussels, Belgium.The country decided to establish an informal network of FIUs for the stimulation of international cooperation.

NATIONAL

Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Maritime Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ took place in the Bay of Bengal

Indian Navy- Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ is taking place from 06 Nov to 07 Nov 19.

INS Kamorta, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette is jointly exercising with Indonesian Warship KRI Usman Harun in the Bay of Bengal.

The joint exercises include manoeuvres, Surface Warfare exercises, Air Defence exercises, Weapon firing drills, Helicopter Operations and Boarding Operations.

The Harbour Phase which was conducted on 04 and 05 November included professional interactions in the form of Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE), cross deck visits, simulator drills, planning conferences, sports fixtures and social interactions.

· Indian Railways launches three online applications for all-India rollout to strengthen IT enablement of railways

Indian Railways launched three applications for all-India rollout to strengthen the IT enablement of railways will help ensure proper monitoring of projects being undertaken by Indian Railways and will boost the vision of Digital India.

CRS Sanction Management System:It is an essential aspect of construction, maintenance, and up-gradation of railway assets. The modules under development in this application are an increase of speed over Turnouts and Loop Lines, an inspection of new lines, and doubling.

TMS for construction:This application has been developed for new assets being constructed by the construction/project organisation.

· India International Science Festival inaugurated at Kolkata

Women Scientists and Entrepreneurs Conclave it is a part ofIndia International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 inaugurated in Kolkata.

The importance of networking to enhance the representation of women in science and research.The different modes of networking and science-based entrepreneurship space.WEE (Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment) Foundation supported by DST, Professor Sharma needs absolute clarity about problems and solutions instead of just talking about the issues.

The main objective to provide a platform for young women scientists to learn science and technology towards risen India and lead to the contribution of women in catalyzing sustainable growth in the different sessions, eminent women scientists, leaders, and experts mentioned that specific cultural and financial challenges that prevent women from reaching top institutions needed targeted attention.

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