पुरकाजी कैबिनेट मंत्री ने विधानसभा क्षेत्र के अंतर्गत ग्राम रामपुर में विधायक निधि से बनी नई सीसी रोड का उद्घाटन किया अनिल कुमार फीता काटकर किया गया। इस अवसर पर आयोजित कार्यक्रम में बड़ी संख्या में ग्रामीण मौजूद रहे और क्षेत्र में विकास कार्यों को लेकर सकारात्मक माहौल देखने को मिला.

मंत्री ने कहा कि इस सड़क के निर्माण से गांव के लोगों को आवागमन में बड़ी राहत मिलेगी और स्थानीय स्तर पर आर्थिक एवं सामाजिक गतिविधियों को भी बढ़ावा मिलेगा.

प्रदेश में कानून व्यवस्था को लेकर सरकार की उपलब्धियां गिनाईं

कार्यक्रम के दौरान मंत्री अनिल कुमार ने राज्य की कानून-व्यवस्था को लेकर सरकार की प्राथमिकताओं का जिक्र करते हुए कहा कि मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ उनके नेतृत्व में अपराध एवं गुण्डागर्दी पर प्रभावी नियंत्रण स्थापित हुआ है। उन्होंने कहा कि आज प्रदेश में महिलाएं और बेटियां पहले से अधिक सुरक्षित माहौल महसूस कर रही हैं।

उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि कानून व्यवस्था को मजबूत करने से विकास योजनाओं को जमीन पर तेजी से लागू करने में मदद मिली है.

बिना भेदभाव के विकास कार्यों को सरकार की प्राथमिकता

अपने संबोधन में मंत्री ने कहा कि राज्य सरकार सभी वर्गों को साथ लेकर विकास की दिशा में काम कर रही है. उन्होंने स्पष्ट किया कि सरकारी योजनाओं का लाभ बिना किसी धार्मिक या सामाजिक भेदभाव के पात्र लोगों तक पहुंचाया जा रहा है।

उन्होंने विश्वास जताया कि आने वाले समय में भी विकास की यही गति जारी रहेगी और क्षेत्रीय जरूरतों को प्राथमिकता के आधार पर पूरा किया जाएगा।

2027 में बीजेपी-आरएलडी गठबंधन की सरकार बनने का भरोसा जताया

राजनीतिक संदर्भ पर बोलते हुए अनिल कुमार ने कहा कि राज्य में विकास और सुशासन के दम पर जनता का समर्थन लगातार बढ़ रहा है. उन्होंने विश्वास जताया कि वर्ष 2027 में एक बार फिर प्रदेश में भाजपा-रालोद गठबंधन की सरकार बनेगी।

उन्होंने कहा कि सरकारी योजनाओं का लाभ गांव-गांव तक पहुंच रहा है, जिससे जनता का विश्वास और मजबूत हुआ है।

-नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस की प्रतिमा के सौंदर्यीकरण की घोषणा

कार्यक्रम के दौरान मंत्री मो सुभाष चंद्र बोस साथ ही प्रतिमा के सौंदर्यीकरण और जीर्णोद्धार की भी घोषणा की। उन्होंने कहा कि ऐतिहासिक एवं प्रेरणादायी व्यक्तित्वों से जुड़ी स्मृतियों को संजोकर रखना समाज की जिम्मेदारी है।

इस घोषणा का स्थानीय लोगों ने स्वागत किया और इसे क्षेत्र के लिए एक सकारात्मक पहल बताया।

ग्रामीणों की मांग पर टूटी सड़क व स्ट्रीट लाइट की समस्या पर संज्ञान लिया गया.

कार्यक्रम के दौरान ग्रामीणों ने मंत्री के समक्ष तेजस फार्म के पास क्षतिग्रस्त सड़क का पुनर्निर्माण कराने तथा स्ट्रीट लाइट लगाने की मांग रखी. मंत्री ने मौके पर पहुंचकर जलजमाव से प्रभावित सड़क का निरीक्षण किया और शीघ्र समाधान का आश्वासन दिया.

उन्होंने संबंधित अधिकारियों को आवश्यक कार्यवाही सुनिश्चित करने के भी निर्देश दिये।

सार्वजनिक सेवा के 20 वर्षों का अनुभव साझा किया

अपने संबोधन में मंत्री अनिल कुमार ने कहा कि वे पिछले दो दशकों से लगातार क्षेत्र की सेवा कर रहे हैं और उनका लक्ष्य हमेशा विकास कार्यों को प्राथमिकता देना रहा है. उन्होंने यह भी बताया कि वह मुजफ्फरनगर से तीन बार विधायक चुने जाने वाले अनुसूचित जाति वर्ग के पहले प्रतिनिधि हैं और वर्तमान में कैबिनेट मंत्री के रूप में कार्यरत हैं।

उन्होंने कहा कि क्षेत्र के विकास के लिए लगातार प्रयास जारी रहेंगे.

स्थानीय जन प्रतिनिधियों एवं ग्रामीणों की सक्रिय भागीदारी

कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता गजराज सिंह ठाकुर ने की, जबकि संचालन वरिष्ठ पत्रकार श्यामवीर शर्मा ने किया. इस मौके पर ग्राम प्रधान विनोद शर्मा, जयपाल भगतजी, पप्पू शर्मा, सोनू त्यागी, राजवीर सिंह, वीरसेन और अनिल त्यागी समेत कई ग्रामीण मौजूद रहे।

ग्रामीणों ने नई सड़क के निर्माण को क्षेत्रीय विकास की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण कदम बताया.

रामपुर गांव में सीसी रोड के उद्घाटन के साथ ही क्षेत्र में बुनियादी ढांचे को मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक और महत्वपूर्ण पहल जुड़ गई है। ग्रामीणों की मांगों पर त्वरित संज्ञान और भविष्य की विकास योजनाओं की घोषणा से स्थानीय स्तर पर उम्मीदें बढ़ गई हैं कि आने वाले समय में क्षेत्रीय सुविधाओं का विस्तार तेज गति से होगा।

Bihar is making renewed efforts to secure GI tags for its unique agricultural products, Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) vice-chancellor PS Pandey told STOI’s BK Mishra in an interview, adding that rigorous scientific documentation and strong producer organizations are necessary to expedite the process. Part:

What are the main reasons for Bihar not getting GI tag on its unique products and artefacts?The primary obstacle has been the lack of rigorous scientific and historical documentation. The GI tag requires extensive proof that a product’s distinctive characteristics are closely linked to its specific geography, climate and traditional practices. In Bihar, most of our traditional knowledge remained oral and unwritten.Additionally, GI tags are given to producer groups or associations, not individuals. The absence of organized cooperative structures among farmers and artisans made it difficult to file legal claims. There was also a significant awareness gap; Many stakeholders were unaware that their local products, such as unique varieties of rice or hand-woven textiles, held considerable intellectual property value that required legal protection to thrive in competitive global markets.What is RPCAU What are you doing to increase the number of GI tagged products?RPCAU is acting as the “technical and legal anchor” for the heritage products of Bihar. We recently celebrated a big milestone when Marcha rice (Maricha paddy) from West Champaran received GI tag exclusively under our technical guidance and facility.Beyond research, we have entered into strategic partnerships including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Great Mission Consultancy Group, Pune to provide a formal framework for identification and registration of potential products. We are currently working on the scientific characterization of several indigenous varieties and documenting their DNA profiling and biochemical properties to meet the stringent requirements of the GI Registry.By creating Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), we are providing local communities with the legal personality needed to hold and manage these coveted tags.What is the importance of GI tag? Does it benefit the people of a particular area?GI tag is essentially a certificate of origin that provides legal protection against unauthorized use. Its importance is threefold: economic, legal and cultural. This can be transformative for the people of Bihar. This eliminates brand hijacking, where substandard products from other regions are sold under Bihar’s famous names.Economically, this allows farmers to receive premium prices – often 20% to 50% higher than non-tagged varieties – because global consumers are willing to pay for authenticity. For example, recognition of Mithila Makhana or Shahi Litchi has opened up direct export channels, reducing farmers’ dependence on exploitative middlemen. This creates a “Brand Bihar” identity, fosters a sense of pride and ensures that the economic benefits of the region’s heritage remain within the community.How should farmers and other stakeholders be made aware of the benefits of obtaining GI tag for their products?Awareness should extend from the seminar hall to the farm gate. We are using our Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) to conduct workshops at the grassroots level in local dialects, explaining the GI tag as “Aapki Mitti Ki Pehchan” (Identify Your Soil).Stakeholders should see concrete success stories, such as West Champaran farmers getting better markets for Marcha rice. We are also advocating for digital traceability; When a farmer realizes that a QR code on his produce can inform buyers about its origin, the value of the GI tag becomes self-evident.any other suggestions?We need to invest in dedicated GI-branded processing units and cold chains to maintain the quality of GI-tagged products. Integration of agri-tourism with GI products can be a game changer. A “Litchi Trail” in Muzaffarpur or a ‘Makhana Circuit’ in Mithila can be developed, where tourists will visit the place of origin, see traditional harvesting and buy the authentic product.We must also establish strict quality control centers to ensure that any product bearing the GI logo meets the highest standards.

Ugandan army chief Muhoozi Kainrugaba has sparked a diplomatic controversy after demanding $1 billion from Turkey as well as the country’s “most beautiful woman”, while threatening to break ties if his conditions were not met.In a series of posts on Twitter on Saturday, Kainrugaba said the payment should serve as a “security dividend” for Uganda’s military role in Somalia, where its troops have been involved in the African Union mission against the Islamic militant group al-Shabaab. “In addition to the $1 billion I got from Türkiye, I want the most beautiful woman from that country as my wife!” he wrote in a now-deleted post, which has since gone viral.He warned that failure to comply within 30 days could lead to the severance of diplomatic relations between Uganda and Turkey, including the closure of the Turkish embassy in Kampala and a ban on Turkish Airlines. “It’s really a simple deal for Turkey… either they pay us or I close their embassy here. They can also close our embassy in Turkey in return. No problem,” he said, adding, “If Turkey doesn’t solve our problems, we will break our diplomatic relations within 30 days.”Kainrugaba also accused Ankara of profiting from infrastructure and operational deals in Mogadishu while Uganda bore the burden of security in fighting terrorists for nearly two decades. He described bilateral relations as “severe” and advised Ugandans to avoid traveling to Turkey “for their own safety”.The general, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, also expressed support for Israel in the same set of posts, saying, “I am ready to deploy 100,000 Ugandan soldiers to Israel under my command, to defend the Holy Land, the land of our Lord Jesus Christ.”This is not the first time Kainrugaba’s public comments have attracted attention. In 2022, he offered Italy 100 Ankole cows in exchange for marrying its Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and threatened to occupy Rome if the offer was rejected. The comments led to an apology from President Museveni, who had criticized his son for interfering in the affairs of other countries.That same year, Kainrugaba also threatened military action against Kenya, comments that led to his temporary removal from his post and a formal apology from the Ugandan government.There was no immediate reaction from Turkish or Somali officials on the latest statements. Ugandan officials also did not clarify whether the comments reflected official policy or Kainrugaba’s personal views.

New Delhi: Months after a high-stakes assembly election, politics is once again heating up in Bihar following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to resign from the top post to run for a Rajya Sabha seat.According to reports, Nitish may submit his resignation from the post of CM on April 14 and vacate his official residence.Janata Dal (United) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha said that the process of formation of the new government in Bihar will start after April 13.“I think it will be implemented after April 13. But for more details you should talk to people who are in the state government,” Jha said.JDU leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said, “The new chief minister will be elected on the recommendation by NDA MLAs.” BJP““The BJP has an important role in the formation of the new government. It has its own process in these matters. Once it comes forward with its plan, necessary things will happen,” he said.Meanwhile, many BJP leaders including Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary also reached Nitish’s residence. Chaudhary is among the possible names who could replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM.Another BJP leader to visit the chief minister’s residence was Lakhendra Paswan, and his visit fueled speculation in a section of the media that the party may push for a Dalit leader.Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has been appointed as the central observer for the election of BJP legislature party leader.‘We need young public servants’Meanwhile, JDU workers have put up posters all over Patna demanding Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant to take the post of Chief Minister.The posters put up early in the morning by “Nitish servants” urged Nishant Kumar to step into active politics, describing him as a “youth leader” and calling on him to “come out of the shadows”.The posters read, “We neither need bulldozers, nor riots or unrest in Bihar. We need a young public servant… now is the time for him to come out of the shadows.”Although there is speculation that Nishant Kumar may take up the role of Deputy Chief Minister, no official announcement has been made yet.According to news agency PTI, party sources admitted that there was a misunderstanding among workers regarding the role of Jha and some other close associates of Nitish in the recent developments.He said, “Yesterday, when the Chief Minister went to the JD(U) office in Delhi, many party workers insisted that even after he steps down, the top post should not be given to the BJP. The views have been shown by all media outlets and, to an extent, reflect the prevailing sentiment here in the party.”“In Nishant (Nitish Kumar’s son, who recently joined the party), we have a young leader who is capable of replacing his father. However, we also know that our leader is unlikely to push for his son. But, at least, we should emphasize all the benefits that the BJP is currently enjoying, including posts like two deputy CMs, Assembly Speaker and the important home portfolio,” he said.“The BJP, on its part, is acting with arrogance. Look at the alacrity with which it nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha, days after denying him a third consecutive term,” JD(U) sources said.Tejashwi raised the flag of conspiracyMeanwhile, RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav claimed that JDU president Nitish Kumar was stepping down under “pressure” from his own party colleagues who were “intimidated or cajoled” by ally BJP.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an RJD function, Tejashwi said, “I claim that the deal to remove Nitish Kumar was made long ago by some bigwigs of JDU. It was not made public because it could have backfired during the assembly elections.”He alleged, “It is nonsense to say that Nitish Kumar, who is not in good physical and mental health, is stepping down on his own will. Just remember the scenes in Delhi. The way Sanjay Jha stopped him from interacting with the media in the national capital is proof of how much humiliation and pressure the seasoned leader is facing.”He further said that the JDU leaders who are behind this conspiracy have either been misled by the BJP or are living in fear of ED and CBI, which have become weapons of the ruling party at the Centre.Nitish took oath as a Rajya Sabha member in a brief ceremony at the Parliament House in New Delhi. Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan administered the oath in his chamber.

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