Uttarakhand Affairs
Caravan tourism to start in Uttarakhand
Tourists inUttarakhandcan soon enjoy caravan tourism, which tourism ministerSatpal Maharajsaid would give one the freedom to go anywhere by road, while maintaining social distancing.
Maharaj said the idea was to let people enjoy luxury travel with friends and family and camp at lesser-known locations while having all facilities of a Home. The booking format and charges will soon be announced by the department.
The tourism minister said the caravan project would also open up opportunities for self-EMPLOYMENT for locals. A Caravan Investor Promotion Cell has been created by thetourism department, through which locals can purchase a caravan.
This opportunity will be made available under theMSME ministryand the tourism department. For this, the government is also offering fixed grants.
National and International Affairs
Nagalands’ Naga Cucumber Gets GI Tag
Nagaland’s sweet cucumber was granted a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product.
Highlights:
Under the terms of The of products (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, Nagaland’s sweet cucumber was granted a geographical identification (GI) tag.
The cucumber is one of the significant vital crops within the Northeast region. Nagaland has the 5th-highest farming of this fruit area-wise and ranks 3rd in production.
Naga cucumber is distinguished for its sweetness and unique green colour. It’s rich in potassium and has low calories.
The GI tag is a crucial sign used on products with a selected geographical origin and reputation. It denotes the authenticity of not only the merchandise but the tactic during which it had been produced.
The GI tag is supposed to guard the truly unique traditions of communities against appropriating large industries and thus allow these regions economic prosperity by manufacturing, producing, and Marketing their lore.
Home Minister inaugurates 17th Formation Day of NDMA.
The <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/national-disaster-management-authority”>National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 17th Formation Day, will be inaugurated in New Delhi on 28 September by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Highlights:
The theme of this Formation Day is Cascading effects of disaster events within the Himalayan region.
The Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, Dr P. K. Mishra, will deliver the valediction. Ajay Kumar Mishra and Nisith Pramanik, The Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, and the Union Home Secretary also will be present.
The technical session will see leading experts holding talks on Cascading Effects of Disaster Events within the Himalayan region within the country.
NDMA is remitted to get down policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management. India envisions the event of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness and Response.