Current Affairs - State

Prime Minister's inaugurated GAIL’s first Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024. This ₹26 crore facility processes 150 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste daily to produce 5 tonnes of CBG. The plant will help reduce CO2 emissions, replace natural gas, and generate jobs, contributing to environmental sustainability and economic development in the region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the ‘Lal Tipara Gaushala’ with a Bio-CNG plant in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, during Swachhta Diwas celebrations. This modern gaushala is the first of its kind in India, producing three tonnes of Bio-CNG per day using 100 tonnes of cow dung. The project was developed in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and aims to promote sustainable energy and organic farming through the production of natural gas and high-quality manure.

Telangana has become the first state to launch the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) chapter, aiming to empower women entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, digital skills, and financial services. The platform, launched in association with WE Hub, plans to boost grassroots entrepreneurship in all Telangana mandals. With over 30,000 registered women entrepreneurs and associations, the WEP has over 400 mentors from different industry sectors. This initiative is expected to significantly enhance opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Telangana, helping them overcome challenges and scale their businesses.

The Bidkin Industrial Area (BIA) is situated in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, marking a significant step in advancing India's industrial landscape. This project is part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and features excellent connectivity to major transportation hubs. Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited, along with Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation and National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust, has driven this ambitious project, aligning with the "Make in India, Make for the World" initiative to boost employment, exports, and sustainable development.

Uttar Pradesh has introduced a tax exemption initiative aimed at encouraging the scrapping of older diesel and petrol vehicles, particularly those registered before 2023, which will receive a 75% tax cut. Vehicles registered before 2008 can avail of a 50% reduction in taxes. This initiative is designed to reduce air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) and is in alignment with the National Green Tribunal's regulations regarding vehicle age limits. By offering these exemptions, the state government aims to promote environmental sustainability and enhance air quality in urban areas.