Spotlight

New Delhi, 10 March 2007

HYDRO-POWER POTENTIAL IN J&K

NEW DELHI, March 10 (INFA): Jammu and Kashmir has a potential of about 7,500 Megawatt hydro-power generation.

The State Government has initiated a single window clearance policy for setting up new power plants and renovation of the existing ones.

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Several projects are planned and are at various stages of development. These include 390 MW Dulhasti and 450 MW Baglihar project, 280 MW Uri-II and 600 MW Sawalkot projects are also at various states of consideration.

The State Finance Corporation provides economic assistance for setting up new units to boost economic development in the State. It also provides term finance for modernization, renovation or diversification of the existing projects. ---INFA

SUGAR IN DIETARY MANAGEMENT

NEW DELHI, March 10 (INFA): Fat is the most energy dense nutrient and has the weakest effect on satiety. However, eating carbohydrates, including sugar, triggers signals that promote satiety and decrease hunger.

Studies have shown that artificial sweeteners do not provide the same restraint over intake as sugar. At least 55% of food energy should be derived from a wide variety of carbohydrate sources for all ages except for children under two years.

Replacing fat in the diet with carbohydrates (starch and sugar), and increasing physical activity levels, can assist in initial weight loss and help to maintain a healthy body weight.

The evidence suggests that a high-fat, high-energy diet, combined with inactive sedentary lifestyles, are the two principle factors increasing the risk of obesity.

A combination of high-carbohydrate diets and regular physical activity can assist in the maintenance of an ideal body weight. ---INFA

TREASURE HUNTERS

HYDERABAD, March 10 (INFA): The second century B.C. Buddhist site at dhuliktta near Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh has, of late, turned into a haven for treasure hunters. Ignoring security for ancient monuments, a bench of treasure hunters recently attempted to dig the site for hidden treasure.

Last month, some unknown persons dug a portion of the Stupa in January last. It may be added a maha Stupa decorated with sculptured limestone panels lies at the site.

Following the discovery Andhra Pradesh planned to transform the site into a tourist hub, in collaboration with the ASI. ---INFA