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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Union WCD Minister Smt. Smriti Irani launches 2nd Phase of SAMVAD To Ensure Holistic Psychosocial Well-Being of Children & Adolescents
Union WCD Minister commemorates one year of SAMVAD
In last 1 year, close to 1 lakh stakeholders trained under SAMVAD for providing coping mechanism to children in distress: Smt. Irani
The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, on the eve of Independence Day, launched 2nd phase of SAMVAD programmetoday in Bengaluruand commemorated the successful completion of one year of SAMVAD - Support, Advocacy & Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress. SAMVAD is a National Initiative and Integrated Resource that works in child protection, mental health and psychosocial care.
Addressed the gathering, the Union WCD Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani acknowledged SAMVAD’s efforts in providing coping mechanism for children in distress bytraining close to 1 lakh stakeholders comprising of Child Protection Functionaries, tele-counsellors, educators, law professionals among others. She said that “for the first time in independent India, SAMVAD will engage with functionaries in Panchayats thereby ushering in a silent revolution in addressing psychosocial challenges amongst vulnerable children”.SAMVAD is slated to begin work with Panchayati Raj systems to integrate child protection and mental health in aspirational districts across the country to facilitate awareness generation and improve service delivery at the grassroot level.
Secretary, Ministry of WCD, Dr. Indevar Pandey, during his opening remarks highlighted the importance of integration of child protection and mental health at a policy level. SAMVAD’s new initiatives with regards to mental health and psychosocial care of children in difficult circumstances encompasses a specialized training curriculum on childhood trauma, interventions for children in conflict with the law, forensics in child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health, education and mental health support to children with special needs, protection and care in the context of adoption and foster care and integration of child protection and mental health in the Panchayati Raj systems.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
99.12 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
14,623 new cases in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.15%; Highest since March 2020
19,446 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,34,78,247
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.52%; Lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload stands at 1,78,098; lowest in 229 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 117 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 51 days
59.44 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. PM has also has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his taking charge as the Crown Prince.
"Congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for assuming charge as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. I also congratulate His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his taking charge as the Crown Prince.
I am confident that the State of Kuwait will continue to play an important global role under their leadership, and the historic India-Kuwait friendship will be further strengthened", the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Extension of term of the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the Constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes in the Central List
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the Eleventh Extension of the term of the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the Constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes  in the Central List by 6 months beyond 31st July 2021 and upto 31st January 2022.
Benefit
The proposed extension of tenure and addition in its terms of reference shall enable the “Commission” to submit a comprehensive report on the issue of sub-categorization of OBCs, after consultation with various stake holders.
Implementation Schedule:
The Order of extension of the term of the “Commission” by 6 months beyond 31.7.2021 and till 31.01.2022 would be notified with the approval of the President.
Ministry of Science & Technology
First MK Bhan Fellowship-Young Researcher Fellowship Programme , results announced
The Department of Biotechnology , Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, today announced the results of the First MK Bhan Fellowship-Young Researcher Fellowship Programme , which was instituted to honour eminent scientist and Former Secretary of the DBT.
A total of 358 applications were received through DBT's ePromis portal for this fellowship and out of which 50 researchers were selected.
The Department established the MK Bhan Fellowship-Young Researcher Fellowship Programme  with an aim to encourage young bright researchers below 35 years of age to continue their research in the country after Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/allied areas.
The scheme offers an independent research grant for three years to the young Post-Doctoral Fellows to enable them to emerge as future leaders and take up cutting edge research focused on issues of national relevance. This Fellowship, entails a monthly emolument of Rs 75,000; along with a generous Research/Contingency grant to carry out cutting edge research. This fellowship is tenable DBT-Autonomous Institutes.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr RenuSwarup, Secretary, DBT, said, "It gives us immense pleasure to see the enthusiasm among the youngsters to carry out their research in India. This young researchfellowship is a tribute to Dr MK Bhan, former Secretary, DBT, who constantly encouraged and mentored young future leaders. I extend my heartiest congratulations to selected candidates and look forward to seeing them excel."
The results can be accessed at: https://dbtindia.gov.in/latest-announcement/mk-bhan-young-researcher-fellowship-program-2020-21-results
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts search actions in Karnataka
Income Tax Department initiated Search & Seizure actions on 20.10.2022 and 02.11.2022 on certain individuals who had executed Joint Development Agreements  with various real-estate developers. The search action covered more than 50 premises spread across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Goa.
During the course of the search operations, a large number of incriminating evidences, in the form of documents and digital data have been found & seized. Evidences regarding the sale agreements, development agreements and occupancy certificates  have also been seized. These evidences revealed that the land owners had not disclosed income accrued to them from capital gains on transfer of the land given for development through JDAs to various developers, even after issue of the OCs from the authorities.
It was also unearthed that in many instances, the land owners suppressed income from capital gains for various years by artificially inflating the cost of acquisition & various other costs, and by not disclosing full value of consideration on transfer land. It was also found that some of the land owners didn’t even file their ITRs for various years, where capital gains income had accrued to them. When confronted , the assessees concerned admitted their lapses and agreed to disclose income from capital gains detected in their respective cases, and pay due taxes thereon.
So far, the search actions have led to detection of unaccounted income of more than Rs. 1300 crore. Further, undisclosed assets in the nature of cash and gold jewellery worth more than Rs. 24 crore have also been seized.
Further investigations are in progress.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and BRICs countries to set up BRICS Agriculture Research Platform
Cabinet approves MoU between India and BRICs countries to set up BRICS Agriculture Research Platform
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding  signed among India and various BRICs countries for establishment of the BRICS Agriculture Research Platform .
Background:
During the 7th BRICS Summit held on 9thJuly 2015 at Ufa in Russia, Prime Minister Shri Modi proposed to establish BRICS Agriculture Research Centre which will be a gift to the entire world. The Centre will promote sustainable agricultural development and poverty alleviation through strategic cooperation in agriculture to provide food security in the BRICS member countries.
In order to further intensify cooperation among BRICS countries in agricultural research policy, science and technology, innovation and capacity building, including technologies for small¬holder farming in the BRICS countries, an MoU on establishment of the Agricultural Research Platform was signed by the foreign Ministers of BRICS countries in the 8th BRICS Summit held on 16th October, 2016 at Goa.
BRICS-ARP will be the natural global platform for science-led agriculture-based sustainable development for addressing the issues of world hunger, under-nutrition, poverty and inequality, particularly between farmers' and non-farmers' income, and enhancing agricultural trade, bio-security and climate resilient agriculture.
Ministry of Defence
5th Army International Scout Masters Competition Concludes at Jaisalmer Military Station with Indian Army Emerging as Champions
The Indian Army team has comprehensively won the 5th Army International Scout Masters Competition held at Jaisalmer Military Station from 06 to 14 August 2019 in a fiercely fought competition with teams from Armenia, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Sudan and Uzbekistan. The Indian Army team was selected and trained under the aegis of Southern Command.
The Closing Ceremony of the Fifth Army International Scout Masters Competition 2019 was held in Jaisalmer on 16 August 2019.Honorable Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was the Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by General Bipin Rawat, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Aide-de-Camp, Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General SK Saini, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Army Commander, Southern Command, delegations of participating countries, members of the International Organising Committee and several civil and military dignitaries.
The Closing Ceremony commenced with a smart ceremonial marching of the participating contingents into the stadium. The Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the participants and welcomed the representatives of the International Organising Committee, dignitaries and other guests. Shri Rajnath Singh lauded Southern Command for the flawless and successful conduct of the event. He appreciated the sportsman spirit, dedication and the professional standards displayed by all the teams in the competition. He also said that such competitions are an excellent platform to allow countries to build a constructive dialogue, strengthening friendship, partnership and trust. He also mentioned that such joint Military events would lead to interoperability and sharing of best practices thereby, benefiting all the participating Nations. At the end, the Fifth Army International Scout Masters Competition 2019 was declared closed by Shri Rajnath Singh. The prize distribution ceremony took place wherein the Defence Minister gave away the Champions Trophy to the winning Indian team, Runner’s Up Trophy was awarded to Uzbekistan, while the Second Runner’s Up position was secured by Russia.
The Closing Ceremony culminated with a cultural programme to depict the rich cultural heritage of India. The participating countries and teams were highly appreciative of the conduct, arrangements and hospitality extended to them during the entire duration of their stay at Jaisalmer.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian badminton team for winning Thomas Cup
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian badminton team for winning the Thomas Cup.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan presides over 43rd Annual Day of the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare 
Synergy and cooperation between our institutions needed to counter India’s Public Health challenges: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
“It is because of our strength of active community surveillance that we have been able to do effective contact tracing of cases of COVID-19 in India,” said Dr. Harsh Vardhan here today, while presiding over the 43rd Annual Day of the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare .
Emphasising the role of Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres in countering public health challenges through focus on preventive and positive health, Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated, “Public health is being strengthened through Ayushman Bharat - Health & Wellness Centres, with screening for BP, diabetes, three types of cancers, leprosy etc. With the dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, there is a need for enhanced focus on preventive health. This has been prioritized in the National Health Policy 2017, as well.”
Noting the importance of co-operation among different institutions, he further added, “Synergy between organizations is needed to avoid duplication of efforts especially for organizations in public health. There is huge potential in our institutions but only some of them are utilising their full potential. This is the right time for everyone to put efforts into micro-diagnosis, such as a final push for reduction in MMR, IMR, U5MR. To achieve this objective, fine tuning of our strategy as well as rethinking of our policies is needed. A new approach needs to be taken and Research & Training organisations and public health institutions have to take a lead role. Renewed enthusiasm and dynamic energy are required to achieve this”, he added.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan presented academic awards during the function. He also awarded best employees of the year. The National Institute of Health & Family Welfare  is situated in Delhi and was established in 1977. NIHFW is the premier organisation under M/o Health and Family Welfare for capacity building through training of health professionals, frontline health workers such as ASHAs and ANMs and other central and state officers & healthcare staff. On the occasion of 43rdAnnual Day of NIHFW, Dr. D.S. Gangwar, AS&FA, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harshad Thakur, Director, NIHFW, Prof. V.K. Tiwari, Dean, NIHFW along with officials from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and NIHFW were present during the meeting.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Southwest Monsoon further advances into some more parts of South Interior Karnataka, some parts of Rayalaseema, most parts of Tamil Nadu, entire Southwest Bay of Bengal
Conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/RegionalMeteorology Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department:
♦ Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of South Interior Karnataka, some parts of Rayalaseema, most parts of Tamil Nadu, entire Southwest Bay of Bengal, some more parts of West central Bay of Bengal, entire Eastcentral Bay of Bengal and some parts of northwest and some more parts of Northeast Bay of Bengal.
♦ The Northern Limit of Monsoon  now passes throughKarwar,Shimogha,Tumukuru,Chittoor and Chennai.
♦ Conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into some more parts of CentralArabian Sea, Goa, Some parts of Konkan, some more parts of Karnataka, Rayalaseema, remaining parts of Tamilnadu,some parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, some more parts of Central and North Bay of Bengal and some parts ofNortheastern starts during next 23days.
♦ Conditions likely to become favorable subsequently for further advance of Southwest monsoon into some more partsof Maharashtra, Some more parts of Karnataka, Some parts of Telangana, some more parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh,remaining parts of Bay of Bengal & northeastern states, Sikkim, some parts of Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal
during subsequent 2 days.
♦ The Western Disturbance as a trough persists as also cyclonic circulation over northwest Rajasthan & neighbourhood, north Punjab, Bihar & adjoining East Uttar Pradesh, northeast Uttar Pradesh &neighbourhood and Central Gujarat.
♦ The cyclonic circulation over eastcentral Bay of Bengal & adjoining north Andaman Sea now lies over eastcentralBay of Bengal and extends upto midtroposphericlevel. Under its influence, a low pressure area likely to form over eastcentral Bay of Bengal during next 48 hours. it is likely to move westnorthwestwards and become more marked duringsubsequent 24 hours.
♦ A cyclonic circulation lies over Southeast Arabian Sea off Kerala Coast at 5.8 km above mean sea level.
♦ The cyclonic circulation over east Vidarbha & neighbourhood extending upto 0.9 km above mean sea level hasbecome less marked.
Meanwhile,
- General Weather Forecast for next 5 days :
No significant change in maximum temperature during next 24 Hours and rise by 2-4°C during next three days over plains of Northwest India.
Isolated precipitation likely over Northwest India.Please see the attachment 
Kindly visit www.imd.gov.in for updates.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Agricultural activities in Haryana, Punjab & Himachal Pradesh take off amidst the Corona related second phase of lockdown
The second phase of lockdown has not dampened the spirit of farmers and people in states of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. As harvesting season is underway, agricultural activities are at full throttle in these agrarian states. During the first phase of lockdown, Government of India ran a vigorous campaign on various media platforms to spread awareness about COVID-19 and appealing people to practice certain measures to avoid it’s spread.Today agriculturalists and farmers are fully following these precautions in their day-to-day agricultural operations.
Farm equipments are being sanitized before putting them into operation as seen in Chriya Village of Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana. In the hill state of Himachal PradeshMahender Sharma, a Shimla-based farmer has already started tilling his land for the next crop. A farmer in Sangrur, Punjab while managing his machine said that he is thankful to the Government of India for relaxations enabling them to carry out their work at this crucial time of agricultural season.
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To help people cope up with stress in these testing times Government of India announced a 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package last month. A comprehensive package covering healthcare workers, women Jan Dhan beneficiaries, farmers under PM-KISAN etc. it also provides free foodgrains to the poor under PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana. Smt. Neera Devi, a resident of Naru village of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh expresses her gratitude to Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi for the free ration she received under the Package. Manoj of Kishangarh in Chandigarh also confirmed receiving ration.
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This shows the resilience of people and their confidence in Government of India. No stone has been left unturned by Government also to help them. More than 32 crore poor people have received financial assistance of Rs 29,352 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package. On April 14 Prime Minister announced the extension of lockdown till 3rd May continuing India’s efforts in fightagainst COVID-19.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
“Shramik trains” facilitate the movement of migrant labourers
Chandigarh, May 8,2020
As “Shramik trains” facilitate the movement of migrant labourers in the region to reach their native places, Indian Railways has ensured that these migrant labourers don’t face any issue while complying with all the COVID-19 related precautions. The railway authorities have ensured that the travelling migrant workers and their families maintain adequate physical distancing norms, provided food packets for the journey and are being medically screened.


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A sense of happiness can be seen in these migrant labourers as they leave for their homes. A young child while sitting in a train said the Government has done good to send this train and he is happy to go his village in Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh. Another migrant worker said that he was waiting for this opportunity to leave for his home since lockdown was announced in the light of COVID-19.


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These trains are departing on regular basis from different stations in the states of Punjab and Haryana. A Shramik Train departed from Jalandhar on Thursday for Azamgarh in UP carrying 1300 migrant workers. Another 1200 migrant workers left the Patiala Railway Station in Punjab on Wednesday for their native place in Azamgarh in UP. The migrant workers while waiting for their turn to board the train to Katihar in Bihar maintained appropriate distancing from each other at Hisar station.
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These “Shramik Special” trains are being run by Indian Railways since 1st May as per the guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lock down. These special trains will be run from point to point on the request of both the concerned State Governments as per the standard protocols for sending and receiving such stranded persons. The Railways and State Governments are required to appoint senior officials as Nodal Officers for coordination and smooth operation of these “Shramik Specials”.