Team News Riveting
Raipur, October 6
Chhattisgarh government has decided to constitute Mahua Board in a move aimed to promote the produce known for its sweet flowers that are considered to be a boon for pharmacy and food industry.
The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel at his residence office Friday evening. The Cabinet has decided to constitute State Mahua Board in Chhattisgarh to promote the collection, value addition, processing and utilization of Mahua, a state government spokesperson said.
Belonging to belongs to family sapotaceae, Mahua is found in abundance in the state of Chhattisgarh. The flowers are not only edible but have medicinal properties as well, while the seeds of Mahua are a good source of healthy fats. Considering the abundance of availability and uses of Mahua in the state, and Mahua being the main source of livelihood for the people living in forest areas, it is necessary to pay special attention towards the production, collection, processing and value addition of Mahua flowers, fruits and seeds.
The spokesperson said promoting the processing of Mahua was important as it would further pave the path for establishment of biodiesel or ethanol production units. To attain these objectives, State Mahua Board has been established.
The state Cabinet has given instant approval on the announcement of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel: At the “Nagriy Nikaay Avam Panchayati Raj Mahasammelan” organized in Govindpur, Kanker today. The Chief Minister announced restoring of the old pension scheme in place of the contributory pension scheme for the officers and employees of Chhattisgarh State Power Companies who were appointed on or after January 1, 2004.
Following up on Chief Minister’s announcement, Cabinet has approved the restoring of the old pension scheme in place of the contributory pension scheme. About 10 thousand officers and employees of State Power Companies will benefit from this decision.
The other important decisions include approval of the amendments in the draft of Chhattisgarh Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. Cabinet has taken the decision to declare the dismissal proceedings against the officers and employees involved in the strike of the Health Department as void under the ESMA Act.
Cabinet has decided to give concession in premium, annual land rent, environment cess and infrastructure cess on the land allotted to Shri Kalyan Seva Ashram, Amarkantak for the construction of Sanskar Study School, Hospital and Cowshed for the welfare of tribal and backward class in Chhattisgarh.
