Kasturchand Park which was previously used by general public for playing and walking has been converted into a full commercial space. After receiving criticism from all quarters government decided that only one fourth of the ground will be used for commercial utility and that a sum will also be allotted for its beautification so that the age old heritage is restored. But the present state of Kasturchand Park has a different story to share.
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44 kgs plastic bags less than 50 microns seized at Nagpur
Usage of plastic bags less than 50 microns has been banned all over India. The government has requested shopkeepers and the general public to use jute bags or cloth bags instead of plastic bags. This initiative has been done to save our planet earth from polluting. The shopkeepers or local vegetable sellers keep plenty of plastic bags which are less than 50 microns as they are cheap and can help carry the sold vegetables.
Free Delivery Scheme by Government for economically backward families dumped
Free Delivery Scheme which was launched by government in the year 2009-2010 has been dumped. Under this scheme financially backward families got support from government during delivery at any private or government hospitals. This was done to reduce cases of maternal and fetal death during delivery. Economically backward people found it difficult to afford huge cost of delivery at any private hospitals. This scheme was a boon for them but lack of response has left the beneficiaries stranded.
Nagpur declared Polio free zone
Nagpur has been declared polio free. Even India has been removed from the list of Polio Endemic Nations by World Health Organization. Nagpur has remained polio free since 6 years and the credit goes to Government and NGO’s which took up the work to make Nagpur Polio free. Several volunteers, Indian Medical Association, Rotary Club and many others made the drive successful.
Government to take action against mushrooming illegal colleges
Government will take action against increased illegal colleges which makes long promises but do not fulfill them. The course curriculum and all the standards will be checked or it will be declared illegal. The college should be AICTE approved, state government approved etc. If no approvals are taken and the college has no affiliation then it should clearly mention this at the time of advertisement or strict action will be taken against them.
Undergo family planning and get Rs 10,000
Nagpur Zilla Parishad has welcomed the move of family to have a girl child. They are awarding the family with Rs 10,000 national certificate which will help the female child when she grows up. They are awarding those families which underwent family planning without having a male child. Families with two children have been selected.