December 18, 2019

 

 

Topic: Industrial Development

 

 

News:-Master plans of 3 Industrial zones have been approved by the government.

 

Background: -A meeting of the Punjab Regional and Town planning Development  Board took place, which has taken a few decisions regarding the formation of Industrial zones.

 

Amendments have been approved to:-

•  Roopnagar Master plan.  , So that an industrial zone along Roopnagar- Chandigarh could be built.
• Similarly, Kapurthala development plan has also been approved.
• The residential colonies would be developed near Kapurthala, opposite Rail Coach Factory.
• The Punjab government is giving a push to Industrial development in the state.
• Close proximity to the International Airport at Mohali is also a reason that Industrial development zones are being planned near Roopnagar.

(Source:- The Tribune)

 

 

Topic: Assistance from International Institutions.

 

News:- World Bank to give rupees 2130 crore soft loan to Punjab.

 

• In the next three months, the World Bank would provide $ 300 million to the state.
• This would be a relief to the Punjab government as most of its resources get utilised in the debt servicing.
• Now, some funds could be utilised for the development works.
• Around 30000 crore rupees would be spent by the government of Punjab this year for servicing the debt of rupees 2.29 lakh crore.
• Around 38.6% of the state’s revenue receipts go for debt servicing.
• The structural measures or reforms to avail the soft loan from the World Bank are already underway.
• Reforms in the power sector, water supply and sanitation, governance etc are being undertaken.
• Discussions are also on to promote Agricultural diversification in the state so that environmental integrity could be maintained.
• In the Finance domain, The Punjab Transparency in Public Procurement Act has been launched by the Punjab government for improving financial governance.

(Source:- The Tribune)

 

 

 

Topic: Educational Institutions

 

News:- Schools from Fazilka, Mansa and Sangrur bag prizes in their respective categories.

 

•  Best High school – Government High School, Hira Wali ( Fazilka).
• Government senior secondary school category- GSSS, Karandi ( Mansa).
• Middle schools- Government elementary school ( GES ), Rattoke ( Sangrur).
• The result was prepared from the feedback of 3522 middle, 1738 high and 20152 senior secondary schools in the state.
• Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts have fared poorly in this study.
• The rankings have been based on parameters such as:
• School results.
• Infrastructure.
• Extracurricular activities.
• Attendance of students.
• Sports. Etc

(Source:- The Tribune)

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