Current Affairs - State

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.

The inauguration of the first Skill India Centre (SIC) in Sambalpur, Odisha, signifies the government's commitment to enhancing skill development opportunities and empowering youth with employable skills. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by offering training programs aligned with industry requirements, fostering economic growth and prosperity in the region.

Arunachal Pradesh has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first state in the Northeast region and the tenth nationwide to achieve 100% saturation in the 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme, ensuring clean and safe piped water for every household.

The scheme introduced by the Odisha state government is called 'Swayam.' It offers interest-free loans of up to Rs 1 lakh to eligible youth aged between 18-35 years, aiming to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth by facilitating the establishment of new businesses or expansion of existing ones.

The MoU signed between JSW Group and the Odisha government aims to establish the project in Cuttack and Paradeep, focusing on electric vehicles, thus highlighting Odisha as the intended location for the initiative.