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Haryana Current Affairs 2019 by AffairsCloud PDF
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Haryana Current Affairs - January 2019............................................................................................................ 2
Haryana Current Affairs - February 2019.......................................................................................................... 3
Haryana Current Affairs - March 2019.............................................................................................................. 5
Haryana Current Affairs - April 2019................................................................................................................ 6
Haryana Current Affairs - May 2019 ................................................................................................................. 7
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Agreement for Renukaji Multipurpose Dam Project signed by 6 states: Ministry of Water Resources
On January 11, 2019, 6 states, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and
Uttarakhand, in the presence of Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation, Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari, signed an agreement
for Renukaji Multipurpose Dam Project in New Delhi.
i. Also a concession agreement was signed between U.P. Jal Nigam, NMCG and Prayagraj Water Pvt.
Ltd., for Namami Gange projects for the city of Prayagraj, under Hybrid Annuity Mode and One City One
Operator Concept.
Under Renukaji Dam Multipurpose Project:
i. 3 storage projects are proposed to be constructed on the river Yamuna and two of its tributaries – Tons and
Giri in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh of Upper Yamuna Basin. These include:
• Lakhwar project on river Yamuna in Uttarakhand,
• Kishau on river Tons in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and
• Renukaji on river Giri in Himachal Pradesh.
ii. Seen as National Projects since 2008, 90% funding of the cost of irrigation & drinking water component will
be provided by the Govt. of India as central assistance and the rest 10% would be borne by the beneficiary
states.
iii. The project will be executed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (HPPCL) and will generate 40
MW of power during peak flow.
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iv. This project will meet the drinking water needs of Delhi and the stored water of Renukaji Dam will be used
by
• UP, Haryana & NCT of Delhi from Hathnikund Barrage,
• by NCT of Delhi from Wazirabad Barrage and
• by UP, Haryana and Rajasthan from Okhla Barrage.
v. The total cost of the project was estimated on Price Level 2015 is Rs. 4596.76 Crores out of which central
assistance consists of Rs. 3892.83 croreand remaining Rs. 432.54 crore will be provided by the basin States of
Haryana, UP/UK, HP, Rajasthan & NCT of Delhi.
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Highlights
• It was a national event attended by women Panches and Sarpanches from across the country. The
event is aimed at empowering women.
• PM also visited Swachh Sundar Shauchalay exhibition in Kurukshetra and addressed a public
gathering.
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• Families can receive Rs. 6000 in 3 installments of Rs. 2000 each and amount will be deposited in the
account of the head of family OR
• A family can nominate a member who will receive Rs. 36,000 after five years OR
• A pension of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month will be received after the person turns 60 OR
• The nominated beneficiary will get Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 after five years depending on whichever
option they choose.
iv. For the age group of 40-60 years:
• Rs 6,000 per year in 3 installments of Rs 2,000
• Rs 36,000 after 5 years
v. The scheme provides insurance facilities of- Rs. 2 lakh on natural death, Rs. 2 lakh for accidental death, Rs.
2 lakh for permanent disability and Rs. 1 lakh for partial disability.
vi. Those who are registered under the Pradhanmantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan, then they could receive a
pension of Rs. 3,000 per month after they turn 60, whose premiums will be funded by the government.
Hero Chairman Pawan Munjal honoured with the Asian Tour with a ‘Special Achievement Award’
Hero MotoCorp Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal has been honoured by the Asian Tour with a “Special
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Achievement Award” for his contributions to Asian Golf, at the concluding ceremony of Hero Indian Open
Golf tournament, held at Gurugram, Haryana.
Key Points:
i. Dr. Pawan Munjal is a fine golfer himself. He has been supporting the Hero Indian Open for 14 years, along
with the Hero Women’s Indian Open, the Hero Challenge series on the European Tour and the Hero
World Challenge on the PGA Tour and also hosts multiple golf tournaments in India, including the
marquee Hero Indian Open for both men and women.
ii. At the ceremony, leading Indian golfer Shiv Kapur presented a special salver to Dr Munjal.
iii. In 2001 under Dr Munjal’s leadership, Hero MotoCorp achieved the title of World’s No. 1 two-wheeler.
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