Tissue culture industry in Maharashtra seeks reforms in certification cost and grievance redressal | Pune News

Pune: The Association of Plant Tissue Culture Industries in Maharashtra on Monday submitted a letter to members of the department of biotechnology under the ministry of science and technology, requesting them to address concerns ranging from limited certification validity and high costs to lack of coordination between state agencies.A rising number of consumer court cases…

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Supriya expresses concern over state’s delay in submitting proposal to Centre for flood relief aid | Pune News

Pune: NCP (SP) working president and Baramati MP Supriya Sule on Monday expressed shock over state govt’s inaction in seeking central aid for flood-affected families in Maharashtra, saying despite the widespread devastation, the state had yet to submit a proposal to Centre for a relief package.Sule’s statement came a day after Union home minister Amit…

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Admin plans windfall shield as villagers set to turn crorepatis in Purandar | Pune News

Pune: The district administration is set to introduce financial safeguards, including counselling centres and financial help desks, to safeguard Purandar villagers from impulsive spending and financial mismanagement following multi-crore payouts for airport land acquisition.Officials said discussions were under way with banks to extend support for the initiative. The authorities are also considering transferring compensation amounts…

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Pune’s Biodiversity Heritage Site Under Threat; We Must Befriend Green Spaces To Preserve Them: Citizens | Pune News

Residents of Aundh Road and Bhau Patil Road have teamed up with Pune Samwad, a citizen-led initiative aimed at resolving civic issues and protecting the environment, to organise nature walks and painting sessions at the Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) in their neighbourhood as an ‘Occupy Green Spaces’ initiative. The aim is to help people connect…

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