Ministry of Tourism Selected Four Pilgrim Centres Under PRASHAD Scheme
Ministry of Tourism Selected
Four Pilgrim Centres Under PRASHAD Scheme
Why In News
The Ministry of
Tourism has identified four pilgrim centers for development in Karnataka. The
Ministry has identified ‘Hampi’ and ‘Mysuru’ as
destinations for development.
Key Points
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The
Ministry of Tourism under its schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan’ and ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage
Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’
has identified four pilgrim centers for development.
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They
provide financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations etc. for
the development of tourism infrastructure in the country.
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The
Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)
to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations.
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Under
SD2.0, the Ministry has identified ‘Hampi’ and ‘Mysuru’ as destinations for
development.
Pilgrim Centres Identified by Ministry of
Tourism in Karnataka
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Development
of Maa
Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru, Karnataka
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Sri Madhwa
Vana, Kunjarugiri, Udupi District
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Papnash
Temple, Bidar District
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Sri
Renuka Yallamma Temple, Saudatti, Belagavi District
About PRASAD Scheme
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The
Government of India launched the PRASAD scheme in the year 2014-2015 under the Ministry of Tourism.
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The
full form of the PRASAD scheme is the ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive’.
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This
scheme focuses on developing and identifying pilgrimage sites across India for
enriching the religious tourism experience.
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It
aims to
integrate pilgrimage destinations in a prioritized, planned, and
sustainable manner to provide a complete religious tourism experience. The
growth of domestic tourism hugely depends on pilgrimage tourism.
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For
tapping the potential of pilgrimage tourism, there is a need for holistic
development of the selected pilgrimage destinations by the government along
with the cooperation of other stakeholders.
Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurated IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur
Mansukh Mandaviya
Inaugurated IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur
Why In News
Union Minister of
Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the IFFCO Nano
Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points
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The
Union Minister highlighted the benefits of Nano urea stating that it is
the best green technology and provides solutions to pollution. It saves the
soil and also increases productivity and hence is the best for the farmers.
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The
government’s Expert Committee has approved Nano DAP and it will also
come to replace DAP
soon. He added that Nano-DAP will immensely benefit our farmers and it
will be available at half the cost of DAP.
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Dr.
Mandaviya also underlined the efforts of the government in making Nano
urea available to the farmers.
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He
also pointed out the challenges in bringing Nano urea ranging from getting
approvals from various departments and convincing the farmers to tackle the
conventional urea lobby.
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Dr.
Mandaviya also informed that it is an alternate fertilizer. The farmers for
years used urea and DAP to increase productivity.
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When
urea is used, only 35% Nitrogen (Urea) gets used by the crop and
the unused affects the soil.
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The
Union Minister appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi who has always worked towards increasing farmer income and their
prosperity. He also insisted on natural farming, Biofertilizers, and alternate
fertilizers.
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He
also commended PM’s role during COVID, the prices of fertilizers increased, and
one Urea bag
touched the Rs 4000 mark but PM ensured that the price of
fertilizers was not increased.
Aero India: Solar-powered drone SURAJ unveiled
Aero India: Solar-powered
drone SURAJ unveiled
Why In News
Drone startup Garuda
Aerospace has unveiled its solar-powered drone "SURAJ", designed specifically
for surveillance operations, at Aero India 2023.
Key Points
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Drone
startup Garuda Aerospace has unveiled its solar-powered drone “SURAJ”,
designed specifically for surveillance operations, at Aero India 2023.
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SURAJ is an
ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) high-altitude drone
designed specifically for surveillance operations, providing “real-time
information to the high command and protecting jawans on the ground.” Principal
Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister and former DRDO Chief Dr. Satheesh Reddy
unveiled it.
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Recently,
Garuda Aerospace had raised USD 22 Million, the “largest ever” Series A funding in
the drone sector.
Capability of SURAJ
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The
drone will carry a versatile payload of high-resolution zoom cameras with
thermal imagery and foliage-penetrating lidar sensors with a maximum capacity
of 10 kg.
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This
cutting-edge technology will capture, process, and transmit photos and videos
in real-time, ensuring that the headquarters and base have access to vital
information before planning strategic operations and terms, the start-up said.
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It
has an endurance of 12 hours and can fly at an altitude of 3000 ft.
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Garuda
Aerospace’s SURAJ drone, will help in providing military and security support
with edge-cutting solutions like real-time monitoring. Garuda Aerospace is also
being guided by NAL, DRDO and several other scientists on the development of
the SURAJ drone.
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The
drone is all set to support various Indian and global giants namely the Indian
Army, Navy, Airforce, BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, DRDO, MOD, and MHA, the company
said in a release.
Subhash Chandran awarded Kerala’s Akbar Kakkattil award for ‘Samudrasila’
Subhash Chandran awarded
Kerala’s Akbar Kakkattil award for ‘Samudrasila’
Why In News
Writer Subhash
Chandran’s novel Samudrashila has been chosen for the Akbar Kakkattil Award
instituted by a trust in the memory of the short story writer and novelist from
Kozhikode.
Key Points
Akbar Kakkattil Award
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Writer
Subhash
Chandran’s novel Samudrashila has been chosen for the Akbar
Kakkattil Award instituted by a trust in the memory of the short story writer
and novelist from Kozhikode.
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The
novel was selected by a three-member jury from among the literary works
published in the last five years.
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The
award consisting of a purse of Rs 50,000 and a sculpture will be presented to Mr.
Subhash Chandran by writer M. Mukundan at an event on February 17.
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M.K.
Muneer, MLA, will deliver a commemorative lecture. This novel also won the
M. Sukumaran Memorial Literary Award for the year 2021.