july 2018

GUJARAT   GPCB orders closure of Okha Port over air pollution The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has suspended operations at Okha Port in Devbhoomi Dwarka following closure order by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.   The major concern for GPCB was cargo like coal and bauxite being handled at port in open causing air pollution. The … Read more

GUJARAT • Gujarat CM launched ‘Poshan Abhiyan’ to eradicate malnutrition  Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched ‘Poshan Abhiyan’ – a statewide mission to eradicate malnutrition among children by providing them nutritious food through Anganwadi centres.  He also launched ‘Purna’ project to eliminate malnutrition among girls in the age group of 14 to 18, … Read more

GUJARAT PSU’s new technology to help keep aroma of spices intact    The GSFC Agrotech Ltd, a subsidiary of GSFC, has launched its own packed spice powders. It has developed a unique technique wherein the spices are grinded, but they don’t lose their aroma.   The cool surroundings makes spice leaves crispy and easier to … Read more

GUJARAT Vadodara airport’s terminal building ranks best in country  The terminal building of the Vadodara airport has been ranked at first position in the competition a national level award competition for professionals on structural steel design and construction held for the year 2014-15. The indoor stadium of the Sports Authority of Goa at Peddem Mapusa has … Read more

GUJARAT Government working on new traffic policy  As horrid traffic conditions become a key political issue with economic, health and public safety effects, the state government has woken up to the issue and is working on a new policy intervention. The state urban development department  has begun developing a new “Integrated Traffic Management Policy”. The policy … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat yet to act on playschool norms   Every year, parents queue up outside playschools and daycare centres to get their two- to six-year olds admitted and pay a bomb for these early childhood care centres, but they are hardly aware there exists separate set of guidelines to regulate their fees and even inspect … Read more