Bihar Affairs
Industries ministerShahnawaz Hussain said 501 acres ofBihar Industrial Area Development Authority(BIADA) land across the state have been distributed among entrepreneurs establishing their production units.
The distribution of land on such a scale and in such a short period of time is a record. It is an indication that the investors are willing to invest inBiharand establish their industrial production units.
TheState Promotion Boardheaded by development commissioner has received project proposals worth Rs 35,000 crore, the minister said, adding after the framing of the ethanol policy, the work has started on the preparation of textile and leather policies of the State Government.
National and International Affairs
Vayo Naman Programme Organised By Govt. In Honour Of Senior Citizens
Ministry of Social and Empowerment organises Vayo Naman Programme on the International Day of Older Persons, in honour of senior citizens, in New Delhi on 1 October.
Highlights:
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu is the chief guest of the programme and will present the Vayosheshtra Samman Awards.
The vice-chairman will dedicate the Elderly Help Line 14567 to the state and launch the Senior Able Citizens Reemployment in Dignity (SACRED) and Senior Care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) Portals on this occasion.