April 2021

PUNJAB   Punjab: Reforms in MSME sector to reduce regulatory burden   To make Punjab stand out for ‘ease of doing business for MSME’, chief minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced reforms to further reduce the regulatory burden through rationalisation, digitalisation and decriminalisation of the regulatory landscape. He said the reforms would bring about future changes, including rationalising trade licenses … Read more 17-18.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Mandi Board establishes control room for all districts to resolve procurement issues in Punjab   To facilitate farmers and arhtiyas (commission agents) during Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) commenced from April 10 in the state, Punjab Mandi Board issued contact numbers of State Control Room setup at Mandi Board Headquarters in Mohali. The numbers … Read more 16.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

  PUNJAB   Ahead of polls, Punjab to speed up ongoing major infra projects To ensure seamless implementation of ongoing major infrastructure development projects in the State with election just about less than a year away, Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Tuesday directed all the departments concerned to accelerate the pace of the work … Read more 15.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab using drone technology to check illegal mining Making all-out efforts to curb the menace of illegal mining in Punjab, the Police and the Mining Department is also using the drone technology. The head of the newly-constituted Enforcement Directorate (Mining) RN Dhoke had directed Khanna Police to arrest the remaining accused involved in … Read more 14.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   30% scheme funds for SC welfare: Capt   The Punjab government has promised to spend at least 30% of funds under all government schemes for the welfare of scheduled caste population in the state. Chief minister Amarinder Singh made the announcement on Wednesday, along with other measures for the upliftment of the Dalit communityat a virtual meeting to pay homage to … Read more 13.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Reforms for MSME sector initiated in Punjab Punjab Government on Thursday said it has initiated a set of reforms to further reduce regulatory burden on MSMEs through rationalisation and digitalisation, aiming to enable entrepreneurs to focus on expanding their operations amid Covid-19 pandemic. The reforms on building flexibility and reducing oversight in the … Read more 12.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab vaccine to infection ratio below that of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh   Despite vaccination being considered the most effective way of suppressing the spread of Covid-19, in Punjab, the ratio of people who have been inoculated is lesser than the infection rate. This has been stated in the Ecowrap report of the … Read more 10-11.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab lags in maternal healthcare: Economic Survey   ven as the Captain Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government has been stressing on improving health facilities, the state has been found lagging behind in maternal healthcare, a key indicator of healthcare facilities of any state. Though Punjab is performing at par with the national average but is behind other states in … Read more 09.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   $300 mn loan for potable water in Amritsar, Ludhiana   The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved $300 million loan for canal-based drinking water schemes under Punjab Municipal Services Improvement Project. The move aims at ensuring quality drinking water 24×7 and minimise water losses for Amritsar and Ludhiana. The … Read more 08.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab revenue collection up Rs 10K crore   The revenue collection in Punjab has gone up by Rs 10,382.08 crore during the 2020-2021 fiscal, in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous financial year, due to efficacious fiscal consolidation measures undertaken by the state government. An official of the Chief Minister’s Office … Read more 07.04.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs