22nd Feb 2021, population, gutkha, farmer protests, Corona

22 February 2021

• Dr. Harsh Vardhan says "More population more resources"

  Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare expressed his views about population on Television. He said “More people require more resources, and as the population increases, the earth’s resources deplete. The population boom has been affecting the planet and the human race in many adverse ways. People in developing countries like India, feel the impact of environmental problems more acutely.”  He also said "With commitment and perseverance, India can achieve the goal of population stabilization and advancing the development goals of the country.”

• Illegal Gutkha manufacturer arrested

  Gutkha product named "Suhana Gold" and "SHK", which is available in market, has not been registered with government and has not paid the duties. Phool Chand Yadav, believed to be the manufacturer of this product has been arrested, with liability of approximately 5.9 crores, by Anti-Evasion officers of Central Tax Delhi.

• Protestors planning new ways to protest

  As the days go by and after nearly three months of protests there is no sign of the farmers stopping their protests. They have refused to accept any suggestions from the government and insist on stopping the protest only when all of their demands are accepted. Having adopted methods like "rail roko" protest the farmers and their leaders are planning  new and different methods for protesting.

• Chhagan Bhujbal tests positive for Corona

  Chhagan Bhujbal, Maharashtra Minister, has tested positive for Corona. He has tweeted in Marathi "My corona test is positive. All those who have come in contact with me in the last two or three days should test their corona. My health is good and there is no reason to worry. All citizens should take proper care of the corona."

• Kan Biosys Private Limited awarded national MSMES Award

  M/s Kan Biosys Private Limited, Pune was awarded The MSMES Award for MSME that has successfully commercialized the product based on indigenous technology, of Rs. 15 lakhs. The company has developed a novel aerobic process for in situ incorporation of rice stubble using Speed KompostTM. The product can be the Indian solution to fight climate change caused by global stubble burning and best method of choice for global carbon sequestration.

• 21.15 Crore Indians tested for Corona

  Almost 15% of India's population, 21.15 Crore, have been tested for Corona infection so far, according to government statistics. This has been possible due to the testing infrastructure that India possesses.

• Delhi CM hosts farmer protest leaders at the assembly

  Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal today met the farmers protest leaders at the Delhi assembly. He agreed with the farmers and supported them in repealing the three farm laws which the leaders believe to be anti-farmer.

• China to focus on internal food security

  China believes that due to unstable International situations it is important to maintain internal food security. That is, in case of food shortages there should be enough food in government storages to avoid any famine.