Current Affairs - State

Himachal Pradesh claimed the top spot as India's most welcoming region in the 12th Annual Traveller Review Awards 2024 by Booking.com. This recognition underscores the region's hospitality and appeals to travellers, as evidenced by positive customer reviews on the platform.

The Prime Minister will unveil the 125-foot statue of Bir Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat, Assam. This event honours Bir Lachit, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom Army, and signifies the government's commitment to cultural and infrastructural development in the region.

Uttar Pradesh (UP) intends to raise the grant under the "Kanya Sumangala Yojana" from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per beneficiary annually, effective from April. This initiative aims to provide increased financial support to daughters in the state. Additionally, the government has already provided Rs. 15,000 annually to more than 17 lakh daughters through this scheme.

The Haryana Police Force made history by being the first in India to deploy tear gas drones, a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing crowd control measures. These drones, provided by the Drone Imaging and Information Service of Haryana Limited, mark a significant advancement in law enforcement technology.

The state government of Assam has officially declared Kaji Nemu, a unique variety of lemon native to the region, as the 'State Fruit'. This decision, announced by State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, underscores the fruit's cultural, traditional, and nutritional importance to Assam. Kaji Nemu, renowned for its juicy, aromatic nature and high nutritional value, holds a special place in the state's agricultural heritage.