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IIIT Hyderabad’s ‘Crop Darpan’ App Helps Farmers Diagnose Crop Health Instantly

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A research team from the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad, led by Prof. P. Krishna Reddy, in collaboration with scientists from Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), has launched Version 2 of the Crop Darpan app—an AI-powered mobile tool designed to help farmers instantly diagnose crop health issues.

The development of Crop Darpan is part of a joint research initiative between India and Japan under the India-Japan Joint Research Laboratory project. The initiative, titled ‘Data Science-based Farming Support System for Sustainable Crop Production under Climatic Change’, involves multiple institutes, including IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bombay, PJTSAU, and the University of Tokyo.

Designed as a portable agricultural expert, Crop Darpan helps farmers detect issues in rice and cotton crops, including pest infestations, bacterial and fungal diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. The app not only diagnoses problems but also offers scientific guidance on corrective measures. “Currently, it is available for use in English and Telugu languages with a vision to expand into other Indian languages,” said Prof Krishna Reddy.

The system uses a structured, question-based approach, where farmers respond to a series of “Yes” or “No” questions based on visual symptoms observed in their crops. As they progress through the hierarchy of questions, the app narrows down the issue and provides specific solutions.

Crop cultivation involves three key stages:

  1. Selecting the right crop and sowing time
  2. Managing crop health, including pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies
  3. Maximizing market price realization

“Crop Darpan primarily focuses on phase two, allowing farmers to manage crop health without requiring direct assistance from agricultural experts,” says Prof Krishna Reddy. By leveraging data science and AI, the app acts as a virtual extension of experts from National Agricultural Institutes, providing real-time, field-based support.

Farmers can download the Crop Darpan app for free on:
📲 Google Play Store: Crop Darpan on Play Store
📲 Apple App Store: Crop Darpan on App Store

With Version 2, Crop Darpan continues to bridge the gap between traditional farming expertise and modern digital solutions, helping farmers improve crop health, productivity, and sustainability in the face of climate change.

Schedule for Assembly Bye-election in Maharashtra, Bihar, Haryana, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh,Odisha

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The Commission has decided to hold the bye-election to fill vacancies in the following Assembly Constituencies of Maharashtra, Bihar, Haryana, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha: –

Sl. No. Name of State Assembly Constituency No. & Name
Maharashtra 166-Andheri East
Bihar 178-Mokama
Bihar 101-Gopalganj
Haryana 47-Adampur
Telangana 93-Munugode
Uttar Pradesh 139-Gola Gokrannath
Odisha 46-Dhamnagar(SC)

Schedule for the bye election is as follows:

Schedule for Bye-election for Assembly Constituencies
Poll Events  Schedule

 
Date of Issue of Gazette Notification 7th October, 2022

(Friday)
Last Date of Nominations 14th October, 2022

(Friday)
Date for Scrutiny of Nominations 15th October, 2022

(Saturday)
Last Date for Withdrawal of candidatures 17th October, 2022

(Monday)
Date of Poll 3rd November, 2022

(Thursday)
Date of Counting 6th November, 2022

(Sunday)
Date before which election shall be completed 8th November, 2022

(Tuesday)

 

  1. ELECTORAL ROLLS

The Electoral Rolls for the aforesaid Assembly Constituencies w.r.t 01.01.2022 will be used for these elections.

  1.  ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES(EVMs) & VVPATs

The Comission has decided to use EVMs and VVPATs in the bye-elections in all the polling stations. Adequate numbers of EVMs and VVPATs have been made available and all steps have been taken to ensure that the polls are conducted smoothly with the help of these machines.

  1. IDENTIFICATION OF VOTERS

Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) shall be the main document of identification of a voter. However, any of the below mentioned identification documents can also be shown at the polling station:

  1. Aadhar Card,
  2. MNREGA Job Card,
  3. Passbooks with photograph issued by Bank/Post Office,
  4. Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour,
  5. Driving License,
  6. PAN Card,
  7. Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR,
  8. Indian Passport,
  9. Pension document with photograph,
  10. Service Identity Cards with photograph issued to employees by Central/State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies, and
  11. Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs.
  12. Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card, M/o Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India

 

  1. MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT

The Model Code of Conduct shall come into force with immediate effect in the district(s) in which the whole or any part of the Parliamentary / Assembly constituency going for election is included, subject to partial modification as issued vide Commission’s instruction No. 437/6/1NST/2016-CCS, dated 29thJune, 2017 (available on the commission’s website).

  1. INFORMATION REGARDING CRIMINAL ANTECEDENTS

Candidates with criminal antecedents are required to publish information in this regard in newspapers and through Television channels on three occasions during the campaign period. A political party that sets up candidates with criminal antecedents is also required to publish information about criminal background of its candidates, both on its website and also in newspapers and Television channels on three occasions.

Commission vide its letter No. 3/4/2019/SDR/Vol. IV dated 16th September, 2020 has directed that the period specified will be decided with three blocks in the following manner, so that electors have sufficient time to know about the background of such candidates:

  1. Within first 4 days of withdrawal.
  2.   Between next 5th– 8thdays.
  3.   From 9th day till the last day of campaign (the second day prior to date of poll)

 (Illustration: If the last date for withdrawal is 10th of the month and poll is on 24th of the Month, the first block for publishing of declaration shall be done between 11th and 14th of the Month, second and third blocks shall be between 15th and 18th and 19th and 22nd of that Month, respectively.)

This requirement is in pursuance of the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Writ Petition(C) No. 784 of 2015 (Lok Prahari Vs. Union of India & Others) and Writ Petition(Civil) No. 536 of 2011 (Public Interest Foundation & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Anr.).

This information will also be available on an App titled, ‘know your candidates’.

  1. COVID RELATED ARRANGEMENT DURING BYE-ELECTION-

In view of overall improvement in the situation of COVID country wide and in view of withdrawal of restrictive measure under D M Act by NDMA/SDMA, it has been decided to follow the advisories issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India from time to time.  During the process of bye election, there should be continued focus on the five-fold strategy, i.e. Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination and adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour.  The District machinery should effectively monitor COVID situation and enforce the norms of COVID Appropriate Behaviour by prescribing requisite legal/administrative norms.

 

Bathukamma festival: Colourful flower show illuminates India Gate in Delhi [Photos]

Bathukamma festival: Colourful flower show illuminates India Gate in Delhi [Photos]

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Bathukamma festival represents the culture and identity of the people of Telangana and involves the worship of Maha Gauri – “Life Giver” in the form of Gauri Devi.

Ministry of Culture organized the celebration of Bathukamma festival being at Kartavyapath, India Gate, New Delhi, today. The event was attended by Union Minister for Culture, Tourism G Kishan Reddy, MoS Tourism Shri Ajay Bhatt and senior women officers in the administrative and law enforcement, and women HODs of different Government departments.

Bathukamma Festival is an annual celebration in Telangana that goes on for nine days and overlaps with the festival of Navratri. The festival is celebrated with colourful exotic flowers of the region and symbolises the collective spirit of the people of Telangana. This year Bathukamma celebrations are taking place from 25th of September till the 3rd of October.

This festival is to pray to the Goddess for the health and achievements of each family. Young women of the Hindu household get to pray to the Goddess for a life partner of their choice. Bathukamma means “The Mother Goddess comes to life”. It represents the culture and identity of the people of Telangana and involves the worship of Maha Gauri – “Life Giver” in the form of Gauri Devi (patron goddess of womanhood).

 

The festival involves young women arranging flowers in stacks and making rangoli to start the celebrations. The men also help celebrate this festival, by aiding in the preparations like by collecting different flowers such as Marigold, Lotus, Senna. Some of the women dip a few flowers in vibrant colours and then arrange them in a wide plate and stack them in a pile.The rituals of this festival are performed by the Hindu women, especially young girls, who gather around in large numbers in their local areas during the evening time. Forming a circle, they then perform the ritual which involves them singing a folk song and revolving around the Bathukamma, all the while clapping their hands and walking in synchronised steps. This entire performance is to invoke the blessings of the goddess for good health and prosperity for their families.

Telangana paddler Akula Sreeja keen to make a strong impact in the 36th National Games

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Sep 19 (IANS) After phenomenal performances in the senior National Championship and Commonwealth Games, Telangana paddler Akula Sreeja is keen to make a strong impact in the 36th National Games.

“Although there are no ranking points to be won in the competition, it is a prestigious event. But playing for your State is a matter of pride. This will be my first National Games. All the top players will be in action. It is good preparation for the World Championship,” she said, hoping to contribute to Telangana’s medal haul.

“The welcome at the airport was really great and the organisers are taking care of everything really well. Our accommodation and food are of really good quality and I’m very happy to be here in Surat,” she said, having enjoyed the carnival on Sunday evening. “We also participated in the tribal dance which was really fun.”

Sreeja has been in the spotlight after her recent displays when she stole the thunder from players like Manika Batra. “Surely, I’m relishing the challenges. The success in the Nationals, where I won my maiden women’s singles title, and then my Commonwealth Games Gold-winning show with Sharath Anna has given me more confidence. I want to maintain consistency.”

 

Telangana paddler Akula Sreeja /Ians

Coached by Somnath Ghosh, Sreeja said she always dreamt of winning a title in the senior National championships. “I did not win a title in cadet, sub-junior, junior and youth nationals. Therefore, my maiden title gave me immense satisfaction, though I did not expect to win the title this year. I worked very hard for it.”

Ranked World No. 73, Sreeja wants to break into the top 50. “Before next year’s Asian Games, I want to be among the top 50. The Commonwealth Games and National Championships performances instilled greater belief that I can compete in major events. Asian Games would be the toughest of them all as the continent’s best players will show up,” she said.

Talking about her success in Birmingham in her maiden Commonwealth Games appearance, Sreeja said she owes the Gold to Sharath Kamal. “After I won the National title, Sharath Anna readily agreed to a suggestion by my coach to let me partner him in the Commonwealth Games. The rest is history,” she said.

“Partnering Anna, as we call him, was a dream come true. He is a big inspiration. His behaviour on and off the court is amazing. We have all grown up watching him and others. He is the big game changer as far as table tennis is concerned in the country,” she said, hoping to emulate her Commonwealth Games doubles partner.

EC issues guidelines on media coverage of state polls in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Telangana

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The schedule for holding general election to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mizoram & Telangana, 2018 has been announced on Oct. 6, 2018 with poll schedule out already.

Poll is scheduled to be held in multiple phases on 12.11.2018 & 20.11.2018 in Chhattisgarh, on 28.11.2018 in Madhya Pradesh & Mizoram and on 07.11.2018 in Rajasthan & Telangana. Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, prohibits displaying any election matter by means, inter alia, of television or similar apparatus, during the period of 48 hours before the hour fixed for conclusion of poll in a constituency.

The relevant portions of the said Section 126 are:

(126. Prohibition of public meeting during period of forty-eight hours ending with hour fixed for conclusion of poll-

(1) No person shall display to the public any election matter by means of cinematograph, television or other similar apparatus;

In any polling area during the period of forty-eight hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of the poll for any election in the polling area.

(2)  Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

(3)  In this Section, the expression “election matter” means any matter intended or calculated to influence or affect the result of an election.)

2.       During elections, there are sometimes allegations of violation of the provisions of the above Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 by TV channels in the telecast of their panel discussions/debates and other news and current affairs programmes. As mentioned above the said Section 126 prohibits displaying any election matter by means, inter alia, of television or similar apparatus, during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of poll in a constituency. “Election matter” has been defined in that Section as any matter intended or calculated to influence or affect the result of an election. Violation of the aforesaid provisions of Section 126 is punishable with imprisonment up to a period of two years, or with fine or both.

3.       The Commission once again reiterates that the TV/Radio channels and cable networks should ensure that the contents of the programme telecast/broadcast/displayed by them during the period of 48 hours referred to in Section 126 do not contain any material, including views/appeals by panelists/participants that may be construed as promoting/prejudicing the prospect of any particular party or candidate(s) or influencing/affecting the result of the election. This shall, among other things include display of result of any opinion poll and of standard debates, analysis, visuals and sound-bytes.

4.       In this connection, attention is also invited to Section 126A of the R.P. Act 1951, which prohibits conduct of Exit poll and dissemination of their results during the period reckoned from the commencement of polls in first Phase and half an hour after the close of poll in last phase in all the State, in respect of current round of elections.

5.       During the period not covered by Section 126 or Section 126A, concerned TV/Radio/Cable/FM channels are free to approach the state/district/local authorities for necessary permission for conducting any broadcast related events which must also conform to the provisions of the model code of conduct and the programme code laid down by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting under the Cable Network (Regulation) Act with regard to decency, maintenance of communal harmony, etc. Concerned Chief Electoral Officer/District Election Officer will take into account all relevant aspects including the law and order situation while extending such permission. As regards political advertisements, the same needs pre-telecast/broadcast certification by the Committees set up at the State/District level as per the Commission’s order No. 509/75/2004/JS-I dt 15.04.2004.

6.       Attention of all print media is also drawn to the following guidelines issued by Press Council of India on 30.07.2010 to be followed for observance during the election:

(i)      It will be the duty of the Press to give objective reports about elections and the candidates. The newspapers are not expected to indulge in unhealthy election campaigns, exaggerated reports about any candidate/party or incident during the elections. In practice, two or three closely contesting candidates attract all the media attention. While reporting on the actual campaign, a newspaper may not leave out any important point raised by a candidate and make an attack on his or her opponent.

(ii)     Election campaign along communal or caste lines is banned under the election rules. Hence, the Press should eschew reports, which tend to promote feelings of enmity or hatred between people on the ground of religion, race, caste, community or language.

(iii)    The Press should refrain from publishing false or critical statements in regard to the personal character and conduct of any candidate or in relation to the candidature or withdrawal of any candidate or his candidature, to prejudice the prospects of that candidate in the elections. The Press shall not publish unverified allegations against any candidate/party.

(iv)     The Press shall not accept any kind of inducement, financial or otherwise, to project a candidate/party. It shall not accept hospitality or other facilities offered to them by or on behalf of any candidate/party.

(v)      The Press is not expected to indulge in canvassing of a particular candidate/party. If it does, it shall allow the right of reply to the other candidate/party.

(vi)     The Press shall not accept/publish any advertisement at the cost of public exchequer regarding achievements of a party/government in power.

(vii)    The Press shall observe all the directions/orders/instructions of the Election Commission/Returning Officers or Chief Electoral Officer issued from time to time.

7.       Attention of the electronic media is invited to the “Guidelines for Election Broadcasts” issued by NBSA dt 03.03.2014.

  1. News broadcasters should endeavour to inform the public in an objective manner, about relevant electoral matters, political parties, candidates, campaign issues and voting processes as per rules and regulations laid down under The Representation of the People Act 1951 and by the Election Commission of India.
  2. News channel shall disclose any political affiliations, either towards a party or candidate. News broadcasters have a duty to be balanced and impartial, especially in their election reporting.
  1.  News broadcasters must endeavour to avoid all forms of rumor, baseless speculation and disinformation, particularly when these concern specific political parties or candidates. Any candidate/political party, which has been defamed or is a victim of misrepresentation, misinformation or other similar injury by broadcast of information should be afforded prompt correction, and where appropriate granted an opportunity of reply.

(iv)     News broadcasters must resist all political and financial pressures which may affect coverage of elections and election related matters.

(v)      News broadcasters should maintain a clear distinction between editorial and expert opinion carried on their news channels.

(vi)     News broadcasters that use video feed from political parties should disclose it and appropriately tag it.

(vii)    Special care must be taken to ensure that every element of a news/programmes dealing with elections and election related matters is accurate on all facts relating to events, dates, places and quotes. If by mistake or inadvertence any inaccurate information is broadcast, the broadcaster must correct it as soon as it comes to the broadcaster’s notice with the same prominence as was given to the original broadcast.

(viii)   News broadcasters, their journalists and officials must not accept any money, or gifts, or any favour that could influence or appear to influence, create a conflict of interest or damage the credibility of the broadcaster or their personnel.

(ix)     News broadcasters must not broadcast any form of  ‘hate speech’ or other obnoxious content that may lead to incitement of violence or promote public unrest or disorder as election campaigning based on communal or caste factors is prohibited under Election laws. News broadcasters should strictly avoid reports which tend to promote feelings of enmity or hatred among people, on the ground of religion, race, caste, community, region or language.

(x)      News broadcasters are required to scrupulously maintain a distinction between news and paid content. All paid content should be clearly marked as “Paid Advertisement” or “Paid Content” : and paid content must be carried in compliance with the  “Norms & Guidelines on Paid News” dated 24.11.2011.

(xi)     Special care must be taken to report opinion polls accurately and fairly, by disclosing to viewers as to who commissioned, conducted and paid for the conduct of the opinion polls and the broadcast. If a news broadcaster carries the results of an opinion poll or other election projection, it must also explain the context, and the scope and limits of such polls with their limitations. Broadcast of opinion polls should be accompanied by information to assist viewers to understand the poll’s significance, such as the methodology used, the sample size, the margin of error, the fieldwork dates, and data used. Broadcasters should also disclose how vote shares are converted to seat shares.

(xii)    The Election Commission of India (ECI) will monitor the broadcasts made by news broadcasters from the time elections are announced until the conclusion and announcement of election results. Any violation by member broadcasters reported to the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) by the Election Commission will be dealt with by the NBSA under its regulations.

(xiii)   Broadcasters should, to the extent possible, carry voter education programmes to effectively inform voters about the voting process, the importance of voting, including how, when and where to vote, to register to vote and the secrecy of the ballot.

(xiv)    News broadcasters must not air any final, formal and definite results until such results are formally announced by the Returning Officer, unless such results are carried with clear disclaimer that they are unofficial or incomplete or partial results or projections which should not be taken as final results.

The above guidelines should be duly observed for compliance by all the concerned media, said EC in a statement.

NO CASH in ATMs? What’s Behind Sudden ‘run’ on Banks?

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It is more than 18 months since the whole country’s citizens were paraded on the streets by the Demonetisation 2016 and the days are here again with No Cash board greeting on ATMs, especially in non-BJP ruled states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and West Bengal. Karnataka facing elections next month has been partly spared from the cash crunch.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday questioned whether a "financial emergency" was subtly imposed in the country. "Seeing reports of ATMs running out of cash in several states. Big notes missing. Reminder of #DeMonetisation days. Is there a Financial Emergency going on in the country? #CashCrunch #CashlessATMs," Banerjee tweeted.

Even BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and coalition government in Bihar have reported cash crunch on Monday but Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley categorically denied the reports of any cash crunch. "There is more than adequate currency in circulation," he reiterated, saying RBI figures show that Rs 18.17 lakh crore was in circulation.

Severe cash crunch was faced in India following Nov. 8 ban on high-value currency notes. Almost the entire country was seen in big queues before the banks, and the sordid saga continued at a stretch for 15 days.

However, this time, reports say that the cash crunch was a knee-jerk reaction to the latest Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill, being tabled in parliament. Rumours are widespread that it affects deposits if a bank goes bankrupt, though government has clarified that it is not the case.

In some states, this has led to a run on banks from where people are withdrawing deposits and collecting cash, especially, in Rs.2000 notes so as to hoard it easily at home.

Already huge bank defaults in Punjab National Bank, ICICI bank scam, and evasion of thousands of crores by big business magnates are making round every day in the country, leading to loss of people’s faith in the banking system. As of March 2018, bank deposits grew at 6.7 percent compared to 15.3 percent in 2016-17.

Opposition has described it as a "deliberate move” of the government. “News reports say that ATMs around the country are running of out of cash. Is it just gross mismanagement by the Modi Govt or is this a deliberate move? The people of the country forced to suffer even after 1.5 years of demonetisation show the acute failure of BJP government,” tweeted Congress.

Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu in Telangana

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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the gathering after receiving a State Reception being hosted by the Government of Telangana, in Hyderabad on August 21, 2017. The Governor of Telangana, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan, the Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge), Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, the Deputy Chief Ministers of Telangana, Shri Mohammad Mahmood Ali & Shri Kadiyam Srihari and other dignitaries are also seen.

Independence Day Correctional Service Medals Announced

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The President of India has approved the conferment of Correctional Service Medals to 20 prison personnel on the occasion of Independence Day, 2017. The list of awardees include one President’s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service and 19 Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service. Following is the complete list of awardees:

President’s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service

1. Smt. A. Prameela Bai, Chief Head Warder, Special Prison for Women, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service

1. Shri Madan Lal, Head Warder, Central Jail No.15, Manodli, Delhi.

2. Shri Subhash Chander Batra, Deputy Superintendent, Prisons Headquarter, Tihar, New Delhi

3. Shri Bahadursinh Bhupatsinh Zala, Jailor Group 2, District Jail, Mehsana, Gujarat.

4. Shri Suresh Pal, Head Warder, Central Jail, Ambala, Haryana.

5. Shri Diwan Singh, Head Warder, District Jail, Sirsa, Haryana.

6. Shri M.S. Hosur, Chief Warder, Central Prison, Bangalore, Karnataka.

7. Shri Viswanatha Kurup K., Superintendent, District. Jail, Kollam, Kerala.

8. Shri C.M. Unnikrishnan, Asstt. Superintendent Grade II, Sub Jail, Viyyur, Kerala.

9. Shri Prakash Baburao Ukarande, Jailor Gr.II, Yerawada Open District Prison, Maharashtra.

10. Shri Ramesh Parshuram Dhumal, Havildar, Kolhapur Central Prison, Maharashtra.

11. Shri Anil Kumar Aggarwal, Deputy Jail Superintendent, Central Jail, Narasinhpur, Madhya Pradesh.

12. Shri Harpal Singh Rathore, Asstt. Jail Superintendent, Sub-Jail, Amarwara, Madhya Pradesh.

13. Shri Sitaram Aathiya, Chief Head Warder, Central Jail, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

14. Shri Phool Singh Garwal, Head Warder, Central Jail, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

15. Shri Satish Prasad Tiwari, Head Warder, Central Jail, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

16. Shri Ociwell Majaw, Warder, District Jail, Shillong, Meghalaya.

17. Shri Indrajit Rout, Warder, Sub-Jail, Athagarh, Odisha.

18. Shri S. Murugesan, Warder Gr.I, Central Prison, Trichy, Tamil Nadu.

19. Shri S. Kandasamy, Chief Head Warder, Sub Jail, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu.

Conversion of State Highways to NH in Telangana

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State roads totalling a length of  879 km have been declared as new National Highways in Telangana during the last three years. The details of amount sanctioned for development of NHs entrusted with State Government of Telangana during the last three years are as follows:-

(Amount in Rs. Crore)

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
720.75 203.05 2731.96

 

In addition, one work of 99 km length with total capital cost of Rs. 1905 crore has been sanctioned by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) during the last three years in Telangana. The details of allocation of funds and expenditure for development of NHs entrusted with the State Government of Telangana during the last three years are as follows:-

(Amount in Rs. Crore)

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Allocation Expenditure Allocation Expenditure Allocation Expenditure
210.79 210.79 661.00 657.10 515.00 358.43

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways considers declaration of some state roads as new NHs from time to time depending upon requirement of connectivity, inter-se-priority and availability of funds.

 

This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

 

Setting up of Spice Park in Telangana

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Central Government has received proposal from the State Government of Telangana for establishing a Spice Park at Nizamabad for turmeric. It has been intimated to the State Government that the Spices Board would extend all technical support if land and funds for establishing the Spice park is provided by the State. Central Government has also approved the setting up of a Spice Development Agency (SDA) for Telangana having headquarters at Warangal for co-coordinating with the State / Central Agencies implementing programmes for research, production, marketing, quality improvement and export of spices, including chilli and turmeric.

Government implements several programmes for providing assistance to spice farmers, including Chilli and Turmeric farmers, which, on one hand aim at increasing production and ensuring remunerative prices to farmers through pre and post-harvest management and support activities, and on the other hand assist the industry through adoption of upgraded technology in spice processing, setting up of quality evaluation labs, quality certification etc for facilitating exports.

Spices Board is implementing the “Export Oriented Production, Export Development & Promotion of Spices” Scheme wherein assistance is provided to spices farmers which, inter alia, includes development of infrastructure for common processing facilities in Spice Parks, adaptation of upgraded technology in spice processing, setting up of quality evaluation labs for sampling and testing of the export consignments for meeting quality specifications of consuming countries, assistance to farmers on post-harvest quality improvement, imparting training to farmers in Good Agricultural Practices etc.

This information was given by the Commerce and Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.