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‘Extra effort needed for Yamuna’

Raman Kant, fondly called the ‘Riverman of India’, is a big name in the field of river conservation. He is lauded for reviving East Kali river's source at Muzzafarnagar in Uttar Pradesh.

‘Vision extends beyond 2028’

Meghalaya, a state known for its lush green landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is undergoing a quiet yet powerful agricultural transformation. Central to this evolution is the government's commitment to supporting its farmers through a collective approach, fostering cooperatives, selfhelp groups (SHGs), producer organisations, and grassroots societies.

‘MP aims to lead in healthcare’

Madhya Pradesh Health and Medical Education Minister Rajendra Shukla (60) is one of the senior leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state. Born in Rewa, he is currently one of the most powerful leaders from the Vindhya region of the state. A fivetime MLA from Rewa, Mr Shukla won his first Assembly poll in 2003.

‘Parents’ caution can protect children’

It will be appropriate that the high priority groups - the elderly, and those with co-morbidity, those who are at risk of developing severe disease and mortality - should first get the vaccine, and then gradually, when we have sufficient vaccines, we can immunise all children as well.

‘Hydro power projects are necessary’

Holding protests is a fundamental right of the people but if Himachal Pradesh wants to become a financially viable state, hydro projects are the necessity of the time. The state government always keeps interests of the locals in mind and engages with them from time to time to redress their grievances.

‘Hybrid immunity gives protection’

The Omicron variant has become a cause of great concern across the world, with many countries imposing restrictions and taking severe measures to contain its spread. India too needs to be cautious. The initial evidence, however, suggests that though the virus is highly transmissible, it is not causing severe disease or death

‘BJP can be defeated nationally’

We have taken a conscious decision to spread our party outside Bengal. We are already advancing in that direction. We have made footprints in Meghalaya, Tripura and Goa and also in Haryana. So we are advancing.