February 2021

KERALA   Kerala Builds Smart Anganwadis   The Kerala government has approved Rs 9 crore to convert conventional anganwadis into “smart” anganwadis with better facilities. According to the scheme, the Department of Women and Child Development has approved the Anagwadis in 48 states to construct its new buildings. Smart anganwadis will be built to provide … Read more

KERALA Portal to aid in boosting fishermen’s livelihood   Parivarthanam, an initiative of the Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation (KSCADC) to supply fresh fishes at the doorsteps of consumers, has launched its portal. The website, http://www.parivarthanam.org will provide information about KSCADC’s multi-pronged strategies for coastal communities through quality fish supply and marketing; promotion of green energy; and building bridges … Read more

KERALA Kerala government data validates reality of reverse migration in Idukki   During 1950-60, Idukki had witnessed a large-scale migration predominantly from the regions of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta. But more than half-a-century on the district is witnessing reverse migration. As per documents distributed recently by the state government as part of a special package planned … Read more

KERALA Kerala: Government knew of EMCC project before MoU, also hid its scale   The state government had claimed that it was not aware of the Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) agreement with US firm EMCC International India Ltd to build vessels and trawlers but records show that it knew about the company’s deep-sea fishing, processing and marketing project even before it … Read more

KERALA India’s first digital university to focus on creating tech leaders In a first, India has become home to a digital university. The Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (KUDSIT) is established by upgrading the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITMK), which was set up in 2000. It will focus … Read more

KERALA Infrastructural Projects to be Inaugurated in Kerala Some of new Infrastructural projects has been inaugurated Kerala. Highlights: 320 KV Pugalur (Tamil Nadu)-Thrissur (Kerala) Power Transmission Project: This is India’s first High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Project. This will help transfer 2,000 megawatts of power from the western region and help meet the load growth in … Read more

KERALA Kerala launches ‘Snakepedia’ mobile app launched in to help treat snake bites   A team of scientists, doctors and photographers in Kerala have launched a mobile application named “Snakepedia”. The app will present all relevant information on snakes, to help the public as well as doctors in treating snake bites. The android mobile application … Read more

KERALA In Kerala, devotees take part in Attukal pongala festival from their homes   In Kerala, amid the Covid-19 pandemic the devotees will take part in the Attukal pongala from their homes. Pongala is the annual ritual of the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram and holds the Guinness world record as the largest gathering of … Read more

KERALA Red – Eared Turtle Found in Thrissur of Kerala A red-eared slider was found in Thrissur, Kerala. The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has been collaborating with locals to eliminate this invasive species as it may cause harm to the local turtle population. It is also working to prevent pet stores from selling the … Read more

KERALA In Kerala, devotees take part in Attukal pongala festival from their homes   In Kerala, amid the Covid-19 pandemic the devotees will take part in the Attukal pongala from their homes. Pongala is the annual ritual of the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram and holds the Guinness world record as the largest gathering of … Read more