06-November-2022: Stubble Burning, 7th Pay Commission, Maize Cultivation, Lakhpati Didi Yojana, Sarbananda Sonowal

6 November 2022

• Farmers are Adopting New Ways to Prevent Stubble Burning

  Haryana farmers are adopting alternative ways to manage farm residue and prevent stubble burning. Incidents of stubble burning have come down in Haryana as farmers are adopting new ways to deal with agricultural residues. The stubble burning issue has become a hot topic of discussion these days as it has worsened the air quality of Delhi NCR post Diwali. Primary schools have been closed while offices have been asked to work from home after the AQI of Delhi reached ‘severe’ level. 

• 7th Pay Commission: Central Government Employees to Get 18-Months DA Arrears in 3 Installments; Details Inside

  The Central government employees after receiving a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike before Diwali are now waiting for another good news. The employees working under various Ministries and Departments are now waiting for the government to announce hike in the fitment factor as well as House Rent Allowance (HRA).

• Kerala Encourages for Maize Cultivation to Increase Dairy Productivity, Control Fodder Prices

  Although maize is not a common crop in Kerala, the Animal Husbandry department is considering expanding its cultivation to more areas in order to produce low-cost fodder. Maize is a staple ruminant feed and its quality can have a significant impact on milk yield and composition. The raw material, a major component of cattle feed, is sourced by Kerala from other states, and dairy farmers are concerned about the recent price increase. Following the success of a pilot project, the department is now attempting to popularise maize cultivation, and Kerala Feeds Limited (KFL) will offer a price above the market rate to procure the crop.

• Govt. Launches Lakhpati Didi Yojana; 1.25 Lakh Women Will Become Rich Through This Scheme

  Investing in economic empowerment for women directly contributes to gender equality, poverty eradication, and inclusive economic growth. Recognizing this, the Uttrakhand government's Rural Development department plans to make 1.25 lakh women from self-help group 'Lakhpati' by 2025.

• Sarbananda Sonowal Announces Multiple Initiatives to Unlock Potential of Blue Economy at IMU Convocation

  Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, announced a number of initiatives today at the Indian Maritime University's (IMU) 7th convocation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Union Minister also dedicated an IMU Centre for Policy Research in Maritime Studies (C-PRiMeS).

• PepsiCo plans to invest $40 million in Ethiopian Senselet.

  PepsiCo, a multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, is looking to invest US$40 million to expand its Senselet snack business in Ethiopia. The earmarked investment is expected to tenfold the potato chip maker's production capacity and enable it to expand beyond snacks.