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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Prioritising Family Planning Programmes
The Family Planning programme is one of the major components of support under the National Health Mission . States have the flexibility to propose for family planning activities as per their felt need. The Government has come up with various new initiatives like the Mission Parivar Vikas, new spacing methods, Family Planning Logistics Management Information System etc. focusing on quality in family planning. Accordingly, budgetary provisions have been made and there has been an increase in family planning budget every year.
Programme Implementation Plan  of financial year 2019-20, submitted by all States/UTs were appraised and approvals were granted before the beginning of the financial year.
For timely release of funds, regular follow up is done with States to ensure timely compliance of Department of Expenditure  conditionalities and for timely transfer of funds from State Treasuries to State Health Societies.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to a road accident in Pali, Rajasthan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Pali, Rajasthan.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"The accident in Pali, Rajasthan is saddening. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for a speedy recovery of those injured: PM @narendramodi"
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Kyrgyzstan on Cooperation in the field of Health
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved theproposal of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for signing a Memorandum of Understanding  between the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of Health.
Scope of Cooperation:
The Memorandum of Cooperation covers the following areas of cooperation:-
- Strengthening of healthcare systems;
- Non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases and anti-microbialresistance;
- Development of hospital management systems and health informationsystems Hospital Management;
- Maternal and child health;
- Medical Researches;
- Exchange of experience in transplantation of kidney and liver, cardiacsurgery, oncology, orthopedics, traumatology, etc.;
- Improving capacity of human resources in the field of health;
- Exchange of information and experience in the field of regulation ofpharmaceuticals & medical devices circulation;
- Exchange of experience and information on good practice of clinical trials ofmedicines and medical products;
- Integrated surveillance of diseases;
- Arranging visits for the experience exchange among physicians, nurses andIT-specialists;
- Exchange of experience on e-health;
- Providing opportunities for health specialists to receive training andprofessional development at the "India-Kyrgyz Center for InformationTechnologies" with further internships in the Republic of India;
- Health Tourism; and
- Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.
Implementation:
A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA extends Guidelines for Surveillance, Containment and Caution States/ UnionTerritories to strictly enforce SOPs on various activities and to exercise caution and strict surveillance
The Ministry of Home Affairs  issued an Order today to extend the existingGuidelines for Surveillance, Containment and Caution to remain in force upto 31.03.2021.
While there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to fully overcome the pandemic.
States/ Union Territories have also been advised to speed up the vaccination of the target population so as to break the chain of transmission and overcome the pandemic.
Accordingly, Containment Zones continue to be demarcated carefully; prescribed containment measures strictly followed within these zones; COVID-appropriate behaviour promoted and strictly enforced; and the Standard Operating Procedures  prescribed in respect of various permitted activities followed scrupulously.
Therefore, the focussed approach on surveillance, containment and strict observance of the guidelines/ SOPs, as envisaged in the Guidelines issued on 27.01.2021; need to be enforced strictly by States and Union Territories.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Anti-fraud system for India’s National Health Insurance Scheme 
National Anti-Fraud Unit  created at NHA for overall monitoring and implementation of anti-fraud framework supported by State Anti-Fraud Units  at State level
Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning made for a comprehensive fraud analytics solution to detect fraud pro-actively and develop algorithms
Ayushman Bharat –Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  is governed on a zero-tolerance approach to any kind of fraud viz. suspect/non-genuine medical treatment claims, impersonation and up-coding of treatment packages/procedures etc.
The Government of India adopts a pro-active approach towards fraud and abuse. It goes on to underscore that several countervailing strategies have been employed under PM-JAY to address various types of fraud and it acknowledges the success of the AI-based technologies deployed under the scheme.
National Health Authority -the implementing agency of AB-PMJAY has issued a comprehensive set of anti-fraud guidelines. Anti-fraud advisories are issued to States/UTs. National Anti-Fraud Unit  is created at NHA for overall monitoring and implementation of anti-fraud framework supported by State Anti-Fraud Units  at State level. All claims require mandatory supporting documents along-with on-bed patient photo before approval and payment. The feature of Aadhar-based biometric verification of beneficiary at the time of admission and discharge is launched at all private hospitals. Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is made for a comprehensive fraud analytics solution to detect fraud pro-actively, develop algorithms that can be used on large volume of data to identify suspect transactions and entities and risk scoring of hospitals and claims. Around 0.18% of the total authorized hospital admissions under the scheme are confirmed as fraud since its inception.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Condoles loss of lives due to train accident in Amritsar
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has condoled the loss of lives due to train accident in Amritsar.
“Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required”, the Prime Minister tweeted.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Rashtriya Poshan Maah puts spotlight on wide range of tribal & indigenous cuisine
Rashtriya Poshan Maah puts the spotlight on the wide range of tribal & indigenous cuisine. Tribal nutrition has been an amalgamation of indigenous & forest produce and is a rich source of protein, vitamin, and mineral content.
Ministry of Finance
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  destroys large quantities of narcotics and psychotropic drugs and substances across the country
Dealing a debilitating blow to the smugglers of Prohibited narcotics and Psychotropic Drugs and Substances, the Customs formations under the CBIC carried out an all India destruction of huge quantity of seized/confiscated narcotics and psychotropic drugs and substances , whose trade is prohibited, on 24th January 2020. This is the first time ever that narcotics & psychotropic drugs and Substances have been simultaneously destroyed in an all India operation.
The Substances destroyed include cannabis , heroin , ephedrine  ketamine , ecstasy tablet , phensedyl , amphetamine , other NDPS drugs  etc values at around Rs 79 crores in the International Market. The destruction took place at Bhopal, Patna, Lucknow, Chennai, Pune, Shillong, Delhi and Mumbai.
Apart from deleterious impact on the academic, social, psychological, physiological and economic development of the people consuming drugs, the drug menace also imposes a high cost on their families. To further boost the public awareness of the perils of the drug abuse, mass media coverage was initiated to witness the destruction of the seized drugs substances at various places across the country.
The efforts of the Customs Department in acting a bulwark against curbing the drug menace in general and as an alert enforcement agency against the import of banned substances in particular, were appreciated on the occasion.
Ministry of Finance
Clarification in respect of goods taken out of India for exhibition or on consignment basis for export promotion
Several goods are taken out of India on consignment basis for exhibitions or other export promotion events. These goods are sold only when approved by the prospective customers abroad. The unsold goods are then brought back to India. This is a widespread practice in various sectors, including the gems and jewellery industry. Exporters of these items were facing problems due to the the lack of clarity on the procedure to be followed under GST at the time of taking these goods out of India and at the time of their subsequent sale or return to India. Taking cognizance of these problems and in order to help exporters, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  has now issued a comprehensive clarification in this regard vide Circular No. 108/27/2019-GST dated 18.07.2019. The key points clarified in the Circular are the following:
- The activity of taking goods out of India on consignment basis for exhibition would not in itself constitute a supply under GST since there is no consideration received at this time.
- The movement of these goods out of India shall be accompanied by a delivery challan issued in accordance with the provisions contained in rule 55 of the CGST Rules.
- Since taking such goods out of India is not a supply, it necessarily follows that it is also not a zero-rated supply. Therefore, execution of a bond or LUT, as required under section 16 of the IGST Act, is not required.
- The goods taken out of India in this manner are required to be either sold or brought back within a period of six months from the date of removal.
- The supply would be deemed to have taken place if the goods are neither sold abroad nor brought back within the period of six months. In this case, the sender shall issue a tax invoice on the date of expiry of six months from the date of removal, in respect of the quantity of goods which have neither been sold nor brought back. The benefit of zero-rating, including refund, shall not be available in respect of such supplies.
- If the specified goods are sold abroad, fully or partially, within the period of six months, the supply shall be held to have been effected, in respect of the quantity so sold, on the date of such sale. In this case, the sender shall issue a tax invoice in respect of such quantity of goods which has been sold. These supplies shall become zero-rated supplies at the time of issuance of invoice. However, refund in relation to such supplies shall be available only as refund of unutilized ITC and not as refund of IGST.
- No tax invoice is required to be issued in respect of goods which are brought back to India within the period of six months.
The above points are informative in nature and have been presented in this release in simple language for benefit of all stakeholders. The Circular issued in this regard, i.e. Circular No. 108/27/2019-GST dated 18.07.2019, may be referred which alone shall have the force of law.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of May 2020 for the Financial Year 2020-21
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of May 2020 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs.45,498 crore  upto May 2020 comprising Rs. 33,850 crore Tax Revenue , Rs. 10,817 crore of Non Tax Revenue and Rs.831 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans . Rs. 92,077 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is Rs. 7,010 crore lower than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs. 5,11,841 crore , out of which Rs. 4,56,635 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs. 55,206 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs.78,265 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs.67,469 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Lebanon for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Lebanon for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
Bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture will be mutually beneficial to both the countries. The MoU will promote understanding of best Agricultural practices in the two countries and will help in better productivity at farmer fields as well as improved global market.
The MoU will help to increase agriculture production and productivity by getting access to best practices and market worldwide. It will lead to innovative techniques for increasing production and productivity, leading to strengthening of food security.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
About 25.34 Lakh Paddy Farmers have benefitted from the KMS Procurement Operations
with MSP value of Rs. 55132.98 crore
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh Odisha and Maharashtrra with purchase of over 292.01 LMTs of paddy upto 19.11.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 247.52 LMT showing an increase of 17.97 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 292.01 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 200.74 LMT which is 68.74 % of total procurement.
About 25.34 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 55132.98 crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.10 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 19.11.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 63625.68 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.344.35 Crores benefitting 36988 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan as against the last year corresponding purchase of 48969.24 MT which is an increase of 29.93% for pulses and oilseeds.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 19.11.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha. Till 19.11.2020 a quantity of 1872353 cotton bales valuing Rs. 5710.27 Crore has been procured benefitting 370850 farmers.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister commemorates 50 nurses with family as special guests honoring their contribution to the nation
Their efforts laid the foundation for the global recognition, trust and praise garnered by India from the world: Dr. Mandaviya
Clapping and flowering by the people of the nation emboldened our spirit and morale : Nursing Officers
Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya invited 50 nurses along with their family members at his residence today to honor them, who were invited as Special Guests to witness and participate in the Independence Day celebrations from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. These Special Guests were part of the 1800 special guests from various walks of life ranging from Sarpanches, teachers, farmers, and fishermen.
Union Health Minister appreciated the nurses for their marvelous and tireless noble work for changing the fortunes of the country. He said that there were many motivational factors which were responsible for boosting our morals to work hard and support the country. Underscoring the phenomenal contribution of the nursing profession and medical fraternity, Dr. Mandaviya emphasized that “their efforts laid the foundation for the global recognition, trust and praise garnered by India from the world.” The Union Health Minister lauded the dedication of nurses and stated “their service during the pandemic will be remembered forever. This is our culture that taught us to serve people. Health is not a commerce but a service which is inherent in our culture.” He further added “the world was skeptical about our health infrastructure but when Covid-19 was over, I visited World Economic Forum at Davos where Bill Gates congratulated India on its triumph over Covid-19.”
Sharing their experience from the pandemic times, nurses said that the pandemic was a tough time for all of us especially for the medical fraternity. During this period, we realized how difficult it is to work at the border to safeguard it. Initially, we were apprehensive but when PPE kits were provided and we started following covid protocol, then we had a sigh of relief. We kept PPE kits at our homes and took many people to hospital from our society and saved their lives.
Nursing officers expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the nation and encouraging clapping and flowering by the people of the nation which was such a kind and motivational gesture for all of us which emboldened our spirit and morale.
Union Health Secretary, Shri Sudhansh Pant congratulated the nurses community on Independence Day. He also noted that for the first time, 50 nursing officers have been invited for Independence Day. During the pandemic, your contribution is invaluable, he added.
V.Hekali Zhimomi, Additional Secretary, M/o HFW and other officials were present on this occasion.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari says in Jammu & Kashmir construction of 250- meter viaduct  in conjunction with a 395- meter  Maroge Tunnel at estimated cost of Rs 82 Crore has been successfully completed
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a post said in Jammu & Kashmir the construction of a 250- meter viaduct  in conjunction with a 395- meter  Maroge Tunnel, at an estimated cost of ₹82 Crores has been successfully completed.
Shri Gadkari said this infrastructure is situated along the Ramban to Banihal section of NH-44.This 645-meter segment, as part of the larger project, will not only shorten the travel distance by 200 meters, reducing steep gradients, but also provide an alternative route bypassing the well –known Sita Ram Passi slide area. Furthermore, it facilitates the smooth flow of vehicles, bypassing the challenging Margo Area gradients, he added.
The Minister said under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi we steadfastly uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional highway infrastructure to Jammu & Kashmir. He said this transformative development not only contributes to the region’s economic growth but also enhance its appeal as a premier tourist destination.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
211.39 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
25,86,805 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 87,311
Active cases stand at 0.20%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.62%
12,875 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,37,83,788
9,520 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
88.47 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,81,205 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Cabinet approves Non-operation of MPLADS for two years  for managing COVID 19
As a part of Government’s continued efforts to contain spread of COVID 19, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas decided not to operate Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme  for two years . These funds will be used to strengthen Government’s efforts in managing the challenges and adverse impact of COVID19 in the country.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli tomorrow
Several development projects on the anvil
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will visit Silvassa the capital of Dadra & Nagar Haveli tomorrow on 19 January 2019.
During the visit, he will lay the foundation stone of Medical College in Sayli, Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Prime Minister will also unveil plaque to inaugurate various development projects in Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
He will also launch the m-Arogya app and door to door waste collection, segregation and processing of Solid Waste in Dadra & Nagar Haveli digitally.
The Prime Minister will also release the IT policy of the Union Territory.
He will also distribute Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana certificates and Forest Rights certificates to few beneficiaries.
The Setting up of Medical College in Sayli in Silvassa will improve tertiary care facilities in both Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and adjoining areas. It will benefit the students, especially those of tribal and rural areas of the two UTs. It will increase the availability of doctors and enhance medical education opportunities to students. Rs 210 crore has been earmarked for the construction of the medical college and hostels for medical and para-medical college and residential buildings.