उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश की राजनीति और विकास में कृषि हमेशा से एक अहम मुद्दा रहा है, लेकिन लंबे समय तक किसान सिर्फ वादों तक ही सीमित रहे। अब पिछले 9 सालों में खासकर योगी आदित्यनाथ के नेतृत्व में प्रदेश की कृषि व्यवस्था में बड़े बदलाव देखने को मिले हैं. सरकार का दावा है कि खेती सिर्फ उत्पादन तक ही सीमित नहीं रह गई है बल्कि इसे एक मजबूत आर्थिक गतिविधि के रूप में विकसित किया गया है। बीज से लेकर बाजार तक किसान को केंद्र में रखने का प्रयास किया गया है, जिससे ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था को नई दिशा मिली है।

किसान को केंद्र में रखकर नीतियां बनाईं
2017 के बाद से कृषि नीतियों में बड़ा बदलाव देखने को मिला है. अब किसान को केवल फसल उगाने वाला नहीं बल्कि आर्थिक गतिविधि का हिस्सा माना जाता है। बीज से बाज़ार तक योजना के माध्यम से किसानों को हर स्तर पर समर्थन देने का प्रयास किया गया है।

किसानों को आर्थिक मजबूती देने पर जोर
इन 9 वर्षों में किसानों को आर्थिक रूप से मजबूत बनाने के लिए कई कदम उठाए गए। 86 लाख से अधिक किसानों का कर्ज माफ किया गया, जिससे उन्हें तत्काल राहत मिली। प्रधानमंत्री किसान सम्मान निधि के तहत 3.12 करोड़ किसानों को 99 हजार करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की सहायता दी गई। इसके साथ ही किसान क्रेडिट कार्ड और फसल बीमा जैसी योजनाओं से जोखिम कम करने में मदद मिली है.

गन्ना क्षेत्र में सुधार और रिकॉर्ड भुगतान
गन्ना किसानों के लिए भी स्थिति बेहतर हुई है। पहले जहां भुगतान में देरी आम बात थी, वहीं अब 3.12 लाख करोड़ रुपये से ज्यादा का भुगतान हो चुका है. इसके साथ ही राज्य इथेनॉल उत्पादन में भी आगे बढ़ा है, जिससे कृषि और उद्योग के बीच बेहतर समन्वय बना है.

सिंचाई सुविधाओं का विस्तार हुआ
सिंचाई के क्षेत्र में भी बड़ा बदलाव आया है। सिंचाई क्षमता 82 लाख हेक्टेयर से बढ़कर 105 लाख हेक्टेयर हो गयी है। 1300 से अधिक परियोजनाएं पूरी हो चुकी हैं और सोलर पंप लगाए जा चुके हैं। विशेषकर बुन्देलखण्ड जैसे क्षेत्रों में इसका सकारात्मक प्रभाव देखने को मिला है।

आधुनिक तकनीक से खेती को नई दिशा
खेती को आधुनिक बनाने के लिए ड्रोन तकनीक, ई-मंडी और किसान प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम शुरू किए गए हैं। 15 लाख से अधिक किसानों को प्रशिक्षित कर डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म से जोड़ा गया है। हालाँकि, छोटे किसानों के लिए इन सुविधाओं तक पहुँच अभी भी एक चुनौती बनी हुई है।

ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था को मिला नया सहारा
पशुपालन, दुग्ध उत्पादन और बागवानी के क्षेत्र में भी राज्य ने अपनी मजबूत स्थिति बनाए रखी है। इससे किसानों की आय बढ़ाने और ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था को मजबूत करने में मदद मिली है।

आगे का रास्ता और चुनौतियाँ
इन 9 वर्षों में कृषि क्षेत्र में कई सुधार हुए हैं, लेकिन अब सबसे बड़ी चुनौती इन सुधारों को स्थायी बनाना है। आने वाले समय में यह देखना होगा कि ये योजनाएं किसानों की आय में कितनी स्थायी वृद्धि कर पाती हैं।

Getting a lasting manicure involves more than just polish. Experts highlight important preparation steps like cuticle care and nail cleaning. Application techniques including thin layers and proper curing are important. Aftercare, such as wearing gloves and using cuticle oil, prevents daily wear. Nail health and manageable length also contribute to this. Understanding these elements ensures that your manicure stays fresh for weeks.

A fresh manicure should feel like it’s been on your back for at least a week or two. Regular polish usually lasts 7 to 14 days, while gel can stay strong for up to three weeks. So if your nails are breaking within a few days, something is wrong. The good news is that once you find out where things are going wrong it’s usually easy to fix.Let’s start with the biggest offender. Preparation. If this step is not taken correctly, nothing really matters. Clean, dry nails are required for the polish to stick. If your cuticles have not been pushed back properly or there is even a little oil or dust left on the nail plate, lifting begins almost immediately. Buffing can also make or break it. By over-buffing you weaken the nail. There’s nothing to catch in under-buff and polish. The solution is simple. Clean your cuticles properly, use a nail cleanser or dehydrator, and keep buffing light and controlled.Next is the application. Thick coats may seem like a shortcut but they’re one of the quickest ways to ruin a manicure. They do not dry evenly and crack quickly. Another common mistake is skipping the base coat or top coat. And if you’re taking a gel, not applying it properly can seriously affect how long it lasts. One small thing that people often overlook is sealing the edges of the nail. This step helps lock everything in place and prevents quick breakage. Stick to thin layers, let the gel cure the entire time, and always finish with a top coat. This makes a noticeable difference.

The shape and length of your nails also play a role. Very long nails look great but they are more prone to breaking as they undergo more stress during the day. If your nails are weak or peeling, no matter what you do, the polish won’t hold on well. Keeping the length manageable helps. Filing in one direction instead of back and forth also reduces damage. If your nails need extra support, a stronger base coat can really help.Now let’s talk about aftercare, because this is where most people go wrong. Everyday habits can silently ruin your manicure. Washing dishes without gloves, using your nails to open things, or exposing them to harsh chemicals all have adverse effects. Even leaving out cuticle oil matters more than you think. Hydrated nails are less likely to lift or break. Try applying cuticle oil daily and pay a little more attention to how you use your hands. Small changes here go a long way.Ultimately, your lifestyle also plays a role. Constant exposure to water can weaken the polish as nails expand and contract. The heat and humidity don’t help either. If you work out often or use your hands a lot, your manicure will naturally suffer more wear and tear. You don’t have to change your routine, just be a little more protective. Wearing gloves while working and a little extra care can keep your nails looking fresh longer.At the end of the day, a long-lasting manicure isn’t just about the polish. It’s all about preparation, technique, nail health and what you do after you leave the salon. Get these right and your manicure will truly last as it should.Input by Neelam Jaiswal, Nail Technician and Trainer, Looks Salon

A new era in maritime archeology has begun with the major discovery of a French Navy-controlled shipwreck site at a depth of 2567 meters off the coast of Ramatuelle in the Mediterranean Sea. According to the official Préfet Maritime de la Méditerranée report, the ship – called Camaret 4 – is the deepest known shipwreck in French territorial waters. The site was mapped using an A6K autonomous underwater drone and contained clear images of a large merchant ship with much of its cargo still onboard. Scientists working on this project through the Department of Research into Archeology of Underwater Shipwrecks (DRASSM) believe that the site is like a scientific ‘time capsule’ as it has six cannons and approximately 200 ceramic containers that have remained incredibly intact due to the extreme pressure and absence of oxygen generated from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea. Artefacts from this ancient site will provide an extraordinary glimpse of the trade in goods during the Renaissance.

A6K how underwater drone Mapped the ocean floor in complete darkness

The discovery was made using the A6K autonomous underwater drone, which can endure abyssal zone capability, and the French Navy’s CEPHISMER team.Operational use of the A6K uses side-scan sonar and HD cameras to see in complete darkness, so is able to take hours of video, map the ocean floor and identify what was later determined to be a 16th century hull, unlike humans, who cannot go to such depths.Finding a shipwreck at a depth of 2,567 meters is more than a technical achievement; This represents a level of achievement that most standard submersibles cannot achieve. It was discovered by CEPHISMER with the A6K, an advanced autonomous underwater vehicle/drone (AUV) designed to create high-resolution maps of the ocean’s abyssal zone, where pressure is approximately 250 times greater than sea level. Using sophisticated sonar and photogrammetry, the A6K provided high-definition images to help archaeologists identify the 30-meter hull in complete darkness.

Why did France’s deepest shipwreck remain intact?

French officials have called the wreckage of Camaret 4 a scientifically important ‘time capsule’ because it is in excellent condition. In the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, the water temperature remains constant, and there is no oxygen, meaning that specific xylophagous organisms that eat wood (for example, Shipworms) cannot survive there. So, the ship’s 16th-century woodwork is in excellent condition, and the cargo – which includes piles of about 200 ceramics and plates – looks exactly as it did when the ship sank 500 years ago.

Searching for religious clues in depth

New evidence and clues about the ship’s origin have developed through high-resolution photogrammetric mapping conducted by the French Navy. Ceramics found at the site of the shipwreck, many containing the IHS monogram (the symbol of Jesus Christ), indicate that the ship was carrying goods to or from Christ-related organizations and likely came from the northern Italian Ligurian coast.In addition, the merchant ship was massively armed with six breech-loading bronze cannons and used a very large anchor and two heavy bronze cauldrons to secure her valuable cargo against 16th-century Mediterranean privateers. All these still remain in place on the sea floor.

In what could potentially be a major relief, Iran has said it will allow India to use the Strait of Hormuz, not only clearing the way for 20 Indian-flagged cargo ships stuck to its west to pass through the choke point, but also raising hopes that another 18 empty LPG tankers could pass through the conflict-hit 52 km strait to load cargo.According to Iranian state TV, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, “We have allowed some countries, which we consider friendly, to transit through (the Strait of Hormuz). We have allowed transit to China, Russia, India, Iraq and Pakistan.” At the same time, he clarified that ships belonging to Iran’s adversaries will not be allowed to transit through the strategic waterway. “This area is a war zone and there is no reason to allow ships of our enemies to pass through here,” he said.