September 2024
Swachhata Hi Seva – 2024″ launched by the Department of Financial Services (DFS)
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has launched “Swachhata Hi Seva – 2024” to foster a strong commitment to cleanliness and sanitation. , “Swabhav Swachhta Sanskar Swachhata“ is the theme for this year. Through various activities and campaigns, DFS seeks to inspire individuals and organizations to contribute to the Swachh Bharat mission, initiated in 2014. To give wide impact to the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, all branches have been requested to organise plantation drive and to set up outreach programmes for enrollment of Safai Mitras to government schemes. This initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage community participation in maintaining a clean environment to promote cleanliness and environmental awareness, the DFS has requested all organizations to set up exhibitions across more than 86,000 branches. These exhibitions will focus on themes like waste segregation at source, recycling techniques, and composting. NABARD and RRBs will organize Nukkad Natak (street plays) nationwide to highlight swachhata and financial literacy. Together, these initiatives aim to educate and engage communities in sustainable practices. District Managers are tasked with identifying and mapping black spots (unattended garbage dump areas) in their districts for transformation during the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. The goal is to successfully transform at least five black spots in each district, engaging bankers, volunteers, and community members in the effort. This collaborative approach aims to enhance cleanliness and create a positive impact in local areas. Between September 17 and October 2, 2024, financial institutions will host various events nationwide as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. Activities include: These events will be geographically mapped on a dedicated Swachhta Hi Seva portal, allowing citizens to participate in nearby programs. Join us in making a positive impact on our communities!
4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar in Gujarat 16 August 2024.
The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar in Gujarat 16 August 2024. It is 3-day summit honours the important contributors to India’s remarkable achievement of over 200 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity. There will be an exhibition which will showcase cutting-edge innovations from public and private sector companies, start-ups, and major industry players. This exhibition will underscore India’s commitment to a sustainable future. It will feature a conference attracting delegates from around the world. Attendees will engage in a comprehensive program including specialized discussions on innovative financing, green hydrogen, and future energy solutions. Germany, Australia, Denmark and Norway are taking part in the event as partner countries. Gujarat is the host state and Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are participating as Partner States. “Gujarat was the first state in India to have its own Solar Policy, National policies on solar followed after this. Gujarat was one of the front runners across the world in setting up a ministry pertaining to matters of climate. India is the first G20 nation to achieve the climate commitments set in Paris, that too 9 years before the deadline. Indian Govt.’s “PM Suyra Ghar scheme” is becoming a medium to full India’s solar energy aim, “Every 3 kilowatts of solar electricity generated will prevent emission of 50-60 tonnes of carbon dioxide”. The Government had identified 17 such cities in India to be developed as solar cities in a similar manner like Ayodhya- a model Solar City, many facilities and houses of Ayodhya were energized by solar energy, while many solar street lights, solar intersections, solar boats, solar water ATMs and solar buildings. Indian Govt. has also a plans to make the agricultural fields, farms a medium of solar power generation. Source : PIB
