GUJARAT
Gujarat govt clears Rs 6k-crore investments
In a positive beginning to 2021, the Gujarat government has approved five big-ticket
investment proposals by four companies, which will invest close to Rs 6,000 crore in diverse
sectors. The companies will set up manufacturing facilities in Dholera and Halol.
The state industries and mines department has approved a proposal of ReNew Saksham
Urja Private Limited (a 100% subsidiary of ReNew Power Private Limited), which has pledged
an investment of over Rs 4,000 crore investment to set up a 2 to 4 GW solar module, cell
manufacturing and lithium-ion battery production plant at Dholera. Government has
approved 100-acre land allocation for the said project at Dholera Special Investment Region
(DSIR).
Another leading company Trafalgar’s Rs 250 crore investment proposal has also got the nod
of the state government. The company has sought to produce state-of-the-art natural fibre-
based industrial sacks, a substitute of plastic. The company has also proposed an investment
of Rs 325 crore for manufacturing value added products for the automotive and glass
industry.
INTERNATIONAL
Bangladesh Supreme Court launches AI based translation software ‘Amar Vasha’
The Bangladesh Supreme Court launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) based translation
software ‘Amar Vasha’ through a virtual event.
The software will translate orders and judgements of the Supreme Court from English to
Bangla.
The Software has been developed with ‘EkStep’ foundation of India.
It is based on their ‘Anuvaad’ translation software used in India to translate from English to
Indian languages including Bangla.
Anuvaad was deployed by the Supreme Court of India as SUVAS (Supreme Court Vidhik
Anuvaad Software) from November 2019.
NATIONAL
Raksha Mantri Launched E-Chhawani
Raksha Mantri launched the E-Chhawani portal and mobile app.
A portal website (https://echhawani.gov.in/) has been created to provide online citizenship
services to more than 20 lakh residents of 62 Cantonment Boards across the country.
Through the portal, residents of residential areas will be able to obtain basic services such
as rent renewal, application for birth and death certificates, water and sewage system
connection, trade permits, mobile toilet locator and payment of various taxes and fees, just
a click of a button.
The portal is jointly developed by the eGov Foundation, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL),
Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) and National Informatics Center (NIC).
The portal is expected to ensure the effectiveness and transparency of the Cantonment
Boards service distribution system and provide residents with time-bound solutions.
Seventy Five years of Shri Ram Chandra Mission
The Prime Minister addressed an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Shri Ram
Chandra Mission.
Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) is an non-profit organization and a spiritual movement
that originated in India.
It teaches the practice of the "Sahaj Marg" or "Heartfulness Meditation".
It was registered by Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh in 1945.
Current headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana
Sahaj Marg (Natural Path) is a form of Raja Yoga.
This is a meditation system that involves meditation, cleansing and prayer.
Software Defined Radio (SDR) for Indian Army
Indian Army Software Defined Radio (SDR) under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan.
In order to provide soldiers with technical advantages to enable them to fight a war in a net-
centric battle space, existing radio equipment will soon be replaced by indigenously
developed Software-Defined Radio (SDR).
SDR has enhanced data transmission capabilities, enhanced voice clarity and data
transmission accuracy in a noisy spectrum environment, supports multiple waveforms,
higher system security and better communication survivability in clear and secure mode to
meet the operational needs of the Indian Army.
The Indian Army is transforming its communications system by purchasing Very/Ultra High
Frequency (V/UHF) armored SDRs in the Make-II category.
FAO Recognized Hyderabad – 2020 Tree City of the World
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) and the Arbor Day
Foundation have confirmed Hyderabad as the 2020 Tree City of the World.
Hyderabad is committed to the development and maintenance of urban forests, so it was
awarded this honor.
This recognition is a testament to New York City’s ongoing and institutional efforts to plant
trees, cultivate and celebrate trees.
In addition to the strategic planning and commitment to build healthy cities, it also marks
the development of urban and suburban forestry operations.
Other cities recognized by the organization include 120 cities from 63 countries/regions.
Most cities are from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. After
receiving World Tree City recognition, the city of Hyderabad will join a network of like-
minded cities that recognize the importance of trees.
Hyderabad was recognized in the second year of the foundation's program.
