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शिशु निकेतन पब्लिक स्कूल एवं क्षेत्रीय पार्षद के सहयोग से गांव इटावा में 7 दिवसीय एन.एस.एस. शिविर के तहत स्वच्छता अभियान आयोजित
सुरक्षित प्रणाली दृष्टिकोण एवं सड़क अभियांत्रिकी प्रथाओं पर राज्य-स्तरीय कार्यशाला का किया आयोजन
फसल अवशेष से सर्कुलर और कम-कार्बन पैकेजिंग पर पंजाब-हरियाणा की पहली क्षेत्रीय बैठक
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Chandigarh, Feb.03,2026:– पंजाब और हरियाणा में कृषि-रेशा (एग्री-फाइबर) आधारित पल्प एवं पेपर पैकेजिंग के लिए पुनः उपयोग आधारित (सर्कुलर) और कम-कार्बन आपूर्ति श्रृंखला के निर्माण पर केंद्रित अपनी तरह का पहली क्षेत्रीय बैठक हयात रीजेंसी, चंडीगढ़ में आयोजित की गई। यह गोलमेज बैठक असर (समाधान-आधारित जलवायु सहनशीलता पर काम करने वाली सामाजिक प्रभाव परामर्श संस्था)—और पर्यावरणीय गैर-लाभकारी संगठन कैनोपी के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में हुई। इसमें पंजाब व हरियाणा सरकारों के अधिकारी, पल्प व पेपर उद्योग के प्रतिनिधि, किसान संगठनों के सदस्य, विभिन्न ब्रांड्स तथा स्थिरता विशेषज्ञ शामिल हुए। बैठक का उद्देश्य इस पर साझा समझ विकसित करना था कि फसल अवशेषों को कम प्रभाव और कम-कार्बन पैकेजिंग सामग्री में कैसे बदला जा सकता है।
यह प्रारंभिक बैठक धान की पराली, गेहूं के भूसे और अन्य फसल अवशेषों को उद्योगों में उपयोगी कच्चे माल के रूप में अपनाने की संभावनाओं पर विचार की शुरुआत था। चर्चा के दौरान मौजूदा तरीकों को समझने, व्यवस्था में मौजूद कमियों की पहचान करने और खेत से लेकर फैक्ट्री और बाजार तक पूरे कामकाज के अनुभवों से सीखने पर ध्यान दिया गया।
पंजाब सरकार के कृषि और किसान कल्याण मंत्री, गुरमीत सिंह खुड्डियां ने कहा कि पंजाब सरकार लगातार फसल अवशेष के टिकाऊ प्रबंधन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए काम कर रही है। उन्होंने बताया कि इस तरह की चर्चाएँ और संयुक्त प्लेटफार्म नीति निर्माताओं, उद्योग और किसानों को यह समझने में मदद करते हैं कि फसल अवशेष को कैसे बेहतर और अधिक टिकाऊ तरीके से मूल्य संवर्धित उद्योगों में उपयोग किया जा सकता है, साथ ही पर्यावरणीय चुनौतियों का समाधान करते हुए किसानों की आय को भी समर्थन दिया जा सकता है।
हरियाणा सरकार के कृषि और किसान कल्याण मंत्री श्याम सिंह राणा ने कहा कि हरियाणा का औद्योगिक आधार परिपत्र (सर्कुलर) उत्पादन के लिए एक मजबूत आधार प्रदान करता है। यह संवाद हमें यह समझने में मदद करता है कि कृषि अवशेष को कम-कार्बन पैकेजिंग सप्लाई चेन में इस तरह शामिल किया जा सकता है कि यह उद्योग और पर्यावरण दोनों के लिए लाभकारी हो।
बैठक में दोनों राज्यों की पूरक ताकतों पर जोर दिया गया। आज हरियाणा और पंजाब दोनों कृषि क्षेत्र में प्रगति कर रहे हैं, और दोनों राज्यों को जो चुनौतियां सामना करनी पड़ती हैं, वे भी काफी हद तक समान हैं। हरियाणा और पंजाब की सरकारें, किसानों के साथ मिलकर, फसल अवशेष प्रबंधन के माध्यम से पराली जलाने की समस्या का समाधान ढूंढ सकती हैं।
विनुता गोपाल, सीईओ, असर ने कहा कि फसल अवशेष को कचरे के रूप में नहीं बल्कि एक मूल्यवान संसाधन के रूप में देखा जाना चाहिए। यह पहला संवाद इस बात को समझने के लिए है कि पंजाब और हरियाणा इस क्षमता का उपयोग कैसे कर सकते हैं, जिससे किसानों को लाभ मिले, जंगलों पर दबाव कम हो और भारत के लो-कार्बन सामग्री की ओर संक्रमण को समर्थन मिले।
श्रुति सिंह, कंट्री डायरेक्टर, कैनोपी, ने कहा कि कागज़, पैकेजिंग और वस्त्र उद्योग के लिए जंगल आधारित सप्लाई चेन अब वास्तविक जलवायु जोखिम के दौर में प्रवेश कर रहे हैं। फसल अवशेष भारत के लिए एक व्यावहारिक और कम-कार्बन विकल्प प्रदान करते हैं, जो उद्योग के लिए कारगर है। इस संवाद में सरकार, मिल, किसान, नवप्रवर्तक और ब्रांड को एक ही मंच पर लाकर यह समझने की कोशिश की जा रही है कि पंजाब और हरियाणा में कृषि-अवशेष आधारित परिपत्र सप्लाई चेन को बड़े पैमाने पर कैसे लागू किया जा सकता है। यह क्षेत्र भारत को 'नेक्स्ट जेन' मटेरियल्स की ओर बढ़ाने में अग्रणी भूमिका निभाने की क्षमता रखता है।
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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Records Strong Growth of 5.74 lakh unit sales in January 2026
Gurugram, Feb.03, 2026:-Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total sales of 5,74,411 units in January 2026. This includes 5,19,579 units in domestic sales and 54,832 units in exports.
HMSI registered a 29% year-on-year (YOY) growth compared to January 2025. This performance reflects strong demand across domestic and international markets for HMSI's product portfolio.
For the Year-to-Date (YTD) period of FY26 (April 2025–January 2026), HMSI recorded total sales of 52,53,205 units, comprising 47,23,979 units sold domestically and 5,29,226 units exported.
HMSI's Key Highlights of January 2026:
Road safety: Aligned with its vision of "Safety for Everyone," HMSI organised nationwide road safety campaigns across various locations including Ahmednagar, Alibag, Ballabgarh, Bhubaneswar, Dausa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hosapete, Kakinada, Kasaragod, Kurukshetra, Raipur and Surat. These campaigns encouraged responsible riding and community awareness to create safer roads for all.
HMSI also held a Road Safety Convention in Malappuram, Kerala engaging principals and teachers with the aim of nurturing safe road habits among children from an early age. Additionally, HMSI carried out a series of awareness campaign nationwide and launched Jaipur Ideal Road Safety Project to mark National Road Safety Month.
Network expansion: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India also expanded its presence with new authorized dealerships in Erode, Bilaspur, Moradabad and Udhampur. The dealerships are supported by a specially trained sales and service team, ensuring personalized guidance and support, reflecting its commitment to customer-centric mobility solutions. As HMSI moves forward, its focus remains clear towards delivering mobility that empowers customers, prioritizes safety, and contributes to a sustainable future.
Building a Safer Tomorrow:
At HMSI, mobility is more than a means of transport, it is a way to empower people, connect communities, and enrich lives. Every product we create is a step towards making mobility safer, cleaner, and more accessible, so that millions of Indians can chase their dreams with confidence. This is in line with our "Safety for Everyone" vision which embraces not only riders, but also pedestrians, communities, and the larger road ecosystem. With advanced technologies such as ABS, CBS, and rider-assist features, we are committed to making every ride a safer ride.
With people at the heart of everything we do, Honda stands not just as a brand but as a partner in India's growth story. Our commitment to the future is reflected in our efforts toward a safer and greener tomorrow.
Gian Jyoti Global School Honoured with National Green School Award
Mohali, Feb.03,2026:-Gian Jyoti Global School, Phase II, Mohali, has achieved a prestigious milestone by being awarded the National Green School Award for its outstanding contribution towards environmental protection and sustainable development. The award was presented during a national-level ceremony organized by the Government of India at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The award was received by Principal Gian Jyot, representing the institution.
Notably, Gian Jyoti Global School is the only private school from Mohali district to receive this honour. A total of 23 schools from the district were awarded, all of which were government schools except Gian Jyoti Global School. This achievement highlights the school's strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.
The award is based on a rigorous Green School Audit conducted under the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The school demonstrated excellence through several impactful initiatives, including the development of a Zero-Waste Campus, successfully recycling and composting over 90 percent of its waste. By adopting solar energy, the school has reduced its conventional electricity consumption by nearly 30 percent.
To conserve water, an advanced Rainwater Harvesting System has been installed on the campus. Additionally, the school has been declared completely Single-Use Plastic Free.
This recognition is conferred under the Environment Education Programme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and is jointly implemented by the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Chandigarh, and the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi.
Expressing pride over the achievement, J.S. Bedi, Chairman, Gian Jyoti Group, stated that students at Gian Jyoti Global School are introduced to environmental protection, recycling, water and energy conservation, and eco-friendly practices from an early age. He added that this collective effort by the school management, teachers, students, and parents has positioned the school as a model institution in environmental education and a step towards nurturing responsible future citizens.
Advances in Brain and Spine Surgery, Early Diagnosis and Safer Treatment Options
Ludhiana, Feb. 03, 2026:- Leading Neurosurgeons and spine specialists Dr. Ashwani Kumar Chaudhary & Dr. Shivender Sobti came together today to discuss the growing burden of brain and spine disorders and how rapid advancements in surgical techniques are transforming patient outcomes. The expert-led interaction focused on early symptom recognition, evolving treatment options, and the shift from traditional open surgeries to minimally invasive and technology-enabled procedures.
Opening the medical session, experts highlighted the importance of recognizing early warning signs of brain and spine conditions such as persistent back pain, weakness, numbness, imbalance, chronic headaches, and changes in speech or vision. Early consultation and timely diagnosis, they emphasized, can significantly improve treatment success and quality of life.
The panel discussed a wide range of treatment options available today, including conservative management, minimally invasive spine surgery, and advanced brain surgery techniques.
Specialists explained that treatment decisions are highly individualized and depend on the patient's condition, overall health, and disease severity.
Speaking on the evolution of spine surgery, the experts noted a clear shift from traditional open procedures to minimally invasive approaches that reduce tissue damage, blood loss, hospital stay, and recovery time.
The integration of advanced imaging and navigation technologies has further enhanced surgical precision and safety.
Addressing advancements in brain surgery, the speakers highlighted how navigation-guided and endoscopic techniques allow surgeons to operate with greater accuracy while minimizing risk to critical brain structures.
These innovations have contributed to improved outcomes, faster recovery, and better overall patient experience.
The session concluded with an interactive media discussion, where experts reiterated the importance of patient education, safety, and informed decision-making. While advanced technologies have expanded treatment possibilities, the doctors stressed that not every patient requires surgery and that expert evaluation remains essential.
This initiative aims to raise public awareness about brain and spine health and empower patients to seek timely medical advice.
Rajinder Gupta Raises Concern in Rajya Sabha on Crisis in Public Education, Seeks National School Fee Council
With the permission of the Chairman, Gupta began his intervention by invoking Dr B.R. Ambedkar's warning that political democracy cannot endure without social democracy, which in turn rests on common and equal education. Referring to the Economic Survey 2025–26 tabled recently, he noted that while India operates one of the world's largest schooling systems with nearly 1.5 million schools catering to about 25 crore students with the support of over one crore teachers and the outcomes remain deeply uneven.
The Survey, he pointed out, reveals that 54 per cent of schools offer only foundational and preparatory education, while just 17 per cent provide secondary education in rural India, highlighting a sharp drop in access and learning opportunities beyond the elementary level. Gupta also made a candid observation that even policymakers and officials often choose not to send their own children to government schools, calling it a "painful reflection of the erosion of trust in our public institutions."
Drawing attention to the growing financial burden on families, the Rajya Sabha MP said private school fees are rising at an annual rate of 10–15 per cent, forcing many households into debt, while the coaching industry has expanded into an estimated ₹58,000 crore market. This, he argued, underscores the deepening inequality in access to quality education.
While welcoming Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's decision to increase the education budget by 8.2 per cent to a record ₹1.39 lakh crore in 2026–27, Gupta noted that overall public expenditure on education continues to remain below the 6 per cent of GDP target recommended under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
He urged the government to strengthen public education in a focused, mission-driven manner, restore excellence and credibility to government schools, and ensure that every child, irrespective of background, begins life on an equal educational footing.
In a key proposal, Gupta called for the creation of a National School Fee Council, on the lines of the GST Council, to serve as a supreme federal body where the Centre and states could jointly evolve equitable and transparent school fee norms, while accommodating regional variations.
He said that the future of our democracy depends on the foundation we lay in our classrooms today,