31 STPs to be developed in the city
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Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development K.T. Rama Rao said that a total of 31 sewage treatment plants (STPs) are being developed phase-wise in Hyderabad.Speaking after laying
Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development K.T. Rama Rao said that a total of 31 sewage treatment plants (STPs) are being developed phase-wise in Hyderabad. Speaking after laying the foundation stone for the STP being built by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) at Fathenagar on Friday, Mr. Rama Rao said Hyderabad stands ahead of eight major cities in the country in sewage treatment, by recycling 40% of its sewage. While the city produces 1,950 million litres sewage per day (MLD), the existing facilities of the water board can treat 772 MLD, through 25 existing plants, he said.
‘Instead of accusing Gen-Z of lacking skills or discipline, we need to ask what drives them’ Premium
At a recent event held in the city, Cambridge University Press & Assessment launched an advisory panel comprising leaders from top global corporations, aiming to bridge the employability gap in India and better align academic output with industry needs. A whitepaper released at the event highlighted the growing importance of communication skills, the need for stronger collaboration between industry and universities, and strategies to bridge the persistent skill gap.

Under the NBS, newborns are screened for communication disorders before they are discharged from the hospital. For this, AIISH has collaborated with several hospitals to conduct screening which is performed to detect hearing impairment and other developmental disabilities that can affect speech and language development. The screening has been helping in early intervention for those identified with the disorders, as any delay in the identification poses risk and affects successful management of children with hearing loss, according to AIISH.