Current Affairs - State

Haryana has made all its villages Lal Dora-free, a reformative step launched on Good Governance Day, 25th December 2019. This initiative involved mapping land parcels using drone technology and providing legal ownership cards to village household owners, ensuring clear property ownership. The effort included field verification and mapping of properties within 'Lal Dora' areas, which were previously excluded from official surveys in many states. This reform enables rural property owners to use their properties as financial assets to obtain loans from banks, fostering economic development.

Telangana launched Project Swasthya Nagaram in Hyderabad, targeting TB-free municipalities such as Peerzadiguda, Boduppal, and Pocharam. The project aims to reduce TB incidence and mortality by one-third over three years through comprehensive surveillance, prevention, and quality TB care, with support from multi-stakeholders including WHO India and USAID.

Madhya Pradesh has mandated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) must obtain written consent from the state government before initiating any inquiry against state officials. This move aligns with a broader trend where several states, including Meghalaya, Mizoram, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Kerala, and Punjab, have withdrawn general consent for CBI investigations. The decision aims to assert more state control over central investigative agencies and reflects the evolving dynamics of federal governance in India.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy introduced the "Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam" scheme to provide ₹1 lakh financial assistance to Civil Services aspirants who qualify for the Mains. Funded by Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL), the scheme targets around 400 candidates annually, focusing on SC, ST, OBC, Women, and EWS categories with family incomes below ₹8 lakhs.

Uttarakhand has distinguished itself by becoming the first state to launch the Gross Environment Product (GEP) index, assigning monetary value to its natural resources such as air, water, forest, and soil. This initiative reflects a 0.9% increase in GEP from 2020 to 2022, demonstrating the state's dedication to environmental valuation. Additionally, Uttarakhand recently achieved the top rank in the country for Sustainable Development Goals, further emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.