08.02.23 Daily [Uttarakhand] UKPSC Current Affairs

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Uttarakhands biggest 28 MLD sewage treatment plant along with legacy waste treatment plant in Haldwani constructed at a cost of Rs 35.58 crore and Rs three crore respectively.Both Plants have been constructed at Gaulapar in Haldwani to improve the sanitation condition in Haldwani and nearby cities.

Dhami said on the occasion that the construction of these plants under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) schemeis a big step taken by the government towards cleanliness. He said that the operation of the STP in Haldwani will save the Gaula river from pollution and farmers will be able to use the organic manure from the plant. He also informed that the government has installed sewage plants in 132 drains polluting the Ganga River as well as its tributaries. At present, construction work of 11 sewerage plants is in progress.

Government has taken various steps to increase the Information Technology export from the country as detailed below

The Union Government is working towards setting up a separate wing of integrative medicine in all medical colleges and hospitals.

The Central government is working towards setting up a separate wing for integrative medicine, an approach that combines conventional medicine with traditional treatments, in all the medical colleges and hospitals. Government has established 1,50,000 Health and wellness centres across platforms that promote meditation, , and all aspects and activities.

India plans to promote green tourism, open up to 50 new tourism destinations, and launch a publicity campaign in overseas markets during its presidency of the this year, officials said.

India will host more than 200 G20 meetings at over 50 locations during the year, including key tourist attractions in Rajasthan, Goa, and Jammu & Kashmir, as well as near thearchaeological site of Dholavira in Gujaratand other historical monuments, officials said.

The government is pushing green initiatives to promote responsible tourism in the country and authorities plan to ensure small businesses have the Resources for green investments and to create local jobs.

The government estimates that foreign tourist numbers could reach 15 million in 2024, contributing more than $30 billion in earnings.

Tourist inflows had fallen to close to seven million in 2021, based on Industry estimates, from 11 million in 2019.

India has already added new Airports, and provided online visa facilities for tourists from about 160 countries. The government also allows foreign investors to invest 100% in tourism related businesses.

India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council (IMT-GT JBC), Malaysia to further promote the adoption of Energy Efficiency and sustainable practices in the region.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, signed the (MoU) with the IMT-GT JBC Malaysia coinciding with the India Energy Week celebrations. The next meeting of the working group will be held in Gujarat.