02.06.23 Daily [Madhya Pradesh] MPPSC Current Affairs

Public Works Minister Gopal Bhargava has said that new technology will be used for repairing potholes on roads in the state. With this technique, better quality work can be done in less time. This technique will be implemented as a pilot project in 7 districts of the state in the first phase.

Public Works Minister Gopal Bhargava has said that due to rain and traffic of overloaded vehicles, potholes form on the roads. Road repairing work is done continuously with quality, but the time taken for repair work and its quality are questioned. The Public Works Department has decided to adopt new modern techniques of jet puncture, velocity puncture and infrared for repairing potholes on roads. He said that before implementing the infrared recycling technology, jet puncture technology and velocity puncture repair technology, a detailed study has been done by the senior technical officers of the department. In this technique no waste material is generated during operation. With this work can be done in all seasons including monsoon.

The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, recently praised thePrime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Schemeon its momentous completion of three years. The scheme, launched in June 2020, aimed to empower street vendors by restoring self-EMPLOYMENT, self-sustenance, and self-confidence. Over the years, PM SVANidhi has emerged as one of the most beneficial and rapidly growing micro-credit schemes in India, fostering , digital Literacy, and offering dignity and stability to street vendors.

The Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme is a special micro-credit facility aimed at providing affordable loans to street vendors in India. Launched with the objective of empowering street vendors and promoting their self-sufficiency, the scheme offers loans of up to 10,000 to over 50 lakh street vendors

The creation of was a complex and lengthy process. The demand for a separate Telangana state emerged in the early 1960s, eventually leading to the passing of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act in 2009. This act paved the way for the formation of Telangana. Since its establishment, Telangana has experienced positive developments, including increased Investment and Growth. The state has also witnessed improvements in POVERTY reduction and EMPLOYMENT opportunities.

Telangana Formation Day serves as a moment of celebration for the states accomplishments and an optimistic outlook for its future. It signifies the progress and prosperity that Telangana has achieved as an individual state.

In May, UPI transactions experienced remarkable Growth, with a value of Rs 14.3 trillion and a volume of 9.41 billion. The transaction volume witnessed a staggering 58% increase compared to the same period in the previous financial year, while the transaction value rose by an impressive 37%. These numbers highlight the growing acceptance and adoption of UPI as a preferred mode of payment in India.

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