Category: GS Five

CM’S GREEN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME LAUNCHED

Chief Minister’s Green Fellowship Programme Event: Pollution Control Board, Assam (PCBA) marked its 50th anniversary. Key Initiative: Launch of Chief Minister’s Green Fellowship Programme. Objective: Sending 60 students for advanced environmental sustainability training Leadership & Vision Led by Chief Minister

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ASSAM, NORTHEAST POISED TO BE PREMIER INVESTMENT HUB

Assam & Northeast – Emerging Investment Hub Key Developments in Industrial Growth Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit received an overwhelming response. Semiconductor Unit in Jagiroad signals industrial expansion. Growing startup ecosystem to integrate Assam into India’s broader economic growth. Assam’s Economic

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ASSAM MOST VULNERABLE TO SOIL EROSION

Study Title: “Geospatial Modelling and Mapping of Soil Erosion in India”. Key Findings on Soil Erosion in India High Susceptibility Areas: 9 out of the 20 most erosion-prone districts in India are in Assam. Vulnerable Districts in Assam: Goalpara, Dhubri,

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SOLARIZATION OF TEA GARDENS

Around 100 tea gardens have been solarized, with another 100 in progress.  Industry shifting to solar power to reduce production costs. Growth Conditions for Tea Cultivation Climate Tea thrives in tropical and sub-tropical Requires a hot and humid climate for

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GOLDEN LANGUR

Organised by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with the Primate Research Centre-NE, Bodoland Territorial Council and the Assam Forest Department, a workshop on building collaborations for conservation strategies and action plans for the endangered Golden Langur (Trachypithecus

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AMCHANG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

A massive wildfire broke out in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary under Khanapara Wildlife Range, near Jorabat, Assam. Concerns Raised: Highlights poor disaster management in Assam’s protected areas. Lack of preparedness and rapid response in tackling such emergencies. Severe environmental impact, worsening

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MANAS NATIONAL PARK

Environmental conservation initiative under the ‘Root Connect’ project by The Midway Journey. Supported by Royal Enfield Social Mission.  Aimed at improving waste management in Manas National Park, Assam. Manas National Park: Location: Chirang and Baksa. Area : 950 sq. Km

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PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA (PMAY) GRAMIN

Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) Launch: Started on April 1, 2016, by restructuring the Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY). Objective: “Housing for All” by 2022 (Centrally Sponsored Scheme). Ministry Involved: Ministry of Rural Development. Aim: Provide pucca houses with basic amenities

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