Current Affairs - State

The 2nd State Level Shehri Samridhi Utsav was inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in Agartala, Tripura. This event, organized by the Tripura Urban Livelihood Mission, marks an initiative to promote urban livelihood opportunities, with participation from northeastern states enhancing its impact and reach.

The Bihar government partnered with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to enhance the startup ecosystem in the state. This collaboration aims to establish Bihar as a significant startup hub. As part of the initiative, the Bihar Startup Scale-up Financing Fund with a Rs 50-crore corpus is introduced to provide crucial funding support to emerging startups.

The 'Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy' (CRIYN) was inaugurated in Jhajjar, Haryana, as part of the Ayush projects launched by the Prime Minister. Additionally, the 'National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) titled 'NISARG GRAM' was inaugurated in Pune, Maharashtra, reflecting the nationwide scope of Ayush initiatives.

The Telangana assembly unanimously adopted a resolution for a comprehensive household caste survey to provide socio-economic, educational, employment, and political opportunities to marginalized communities. This initiative makes Telangana the third state, after Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, to conduct a caste-based headcount.

SJVN inaugurated the 50 MW Gujrai Solar Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur Dehat district. This marks a significant milestone in SJVN's efforts towards sustainable energy solutions and contributes to India's renewable energy goals. The initiative aligns with the government's focus on increasing renewable energy capacity to address energy security and environmental concerns.