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NITI Aayog
Economic Survey a reflection of Government’s resolve to maintain fiscal stability and growth remains the top focus: Vice Chairman NITI Aayog
Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Dr. Rajiv Kumar has hailed the Economic Survey 2019 as government’s resolve to maintain fiscal stability while pushing up the GDP growth rate. In a tweet, he said that the measures to accelerate investments, especially from the private sector to give a push to growth rate are a step in the right direction.
He said, “The Economic Survey 2019 reflects the government’s resolve to maintain fiscal stability while pushing up GDP growth rates by measures to accelerate private investment. It provides a comprehensive & clear picture of economic trends & challenges ahead. Congratulations to the CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian and his team in Ministry of Finance”.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 184.66 Cr
Over 1.85Cr vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at13,013
1,096 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.76%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.23%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 184.66 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,21,24,040sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 1.85 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403798
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2nd Dose
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10001500
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Precaution Dose
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4481443
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18413411
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2nd Dose
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17513441
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Precaution Dose
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6909797
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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18544700
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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57318623
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2nd Dose
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38502971
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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554746168
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2nd Dose
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467085666
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202772979
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2nd Dose
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185602448
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126755452
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2nd Dose
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115606486
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Precaution Dose
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12027377
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Precaution Dose
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2,34,18,617
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Total
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1,84,66,86,260
Following a continuous downward trend, India’s Active Caseload declines to today 13,013Active cases now constitute 0.03% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.76%. 1,447patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,24,93,773.
1,096new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,65,904COVID-19tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 79.07Cr  cumulative tests.
There has been a sustained fall in the weekly and daily Positivity Rates too. Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.23% and the Daily Positivity rate is also reported to be 0.24%.
Department of Space
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Space Research Organisation and the Bolivian Space Agency on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for peaceful purposes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  signed between India and Bolivia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes".
The MoU was signed between the Indian Space Research Organisation  and the Bolivian Space Agency on March 29,2019 at Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia during the visit of President of India to Bolivia.
Details:
- This MoU shall enable the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
- This MoU would lead to setup a Joint Working Group, drawing members from ISRO and the Bolivian Space Agency , which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
Implementation Strategy and Targets:
The signed MoU would lead to concluding specific implementing Arrangement and setting up of Joint Working Group, to work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
Major Impact:
The signed MoU will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and planetary exploration.
Expenditure involved:
The financial contribution with respect to each specific activity would depend on the nature of Joint activity and will be detailed in corresponding Implementing Agreements  / Contracts.
Benefits:
This MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity. Thus all sections and regions of the country will get benefited.
Background:
- Bolivian Space Agency , in a letter to Indian Ambassador to Bolivia in December 2016, expressed interest to establish space cooperation with ISRO. As a follow-up, ISRO hosted 02-member delegation on June 05-06, 2017 and discussed on potential cooperation in Earth Observation and Satellite Communication. ABE delegation has also visited ISRO's Technical facilities at Bengaluru. Bolivian side expressed strong interest to pursue space cooperation with India and the Indian Ambassador to Bolivia has requested ISRO to send a standard draft on space cooperation, that could be shared with Bolivian side.
- Considering the importance of this request, Agency-level draft MoU for India-Bolivia space cooperation was shared to Bolivian side, with the approval of Chairman, ISRO/ Secretary, DOS. Subsequently, Bolivian side has given its concurrence and both sides have arrived at mutually agreed version for signing.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal unveils projects worth Rs.231.21 Crore in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled projects worth Rs.231.21 Crore in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The Minister laid the foundation stone for the Tuticorin SPEEDZ  land for development of Port-based Industries, spanning 1300 acres, worth Rs. 100 Crore, laid the foundation stone for inner Harbour development works  at a total cost of Rs. 65.53 Crore, inaugurated the Upgraded Coal Yard Road and Drainage System at a cost of Rs.16 Crore, Fixed Fire Fighting System at Oil Jetty at a cost of Rs. 18.79 Crore and Strengthened 22 KV HT Electrical Network at a total Cost of Rs. 1.15 Crore.
Shri Sonowal inaugurated the Smart Port projects, India’s first indigenously developed Vessel Traffic System at the cost of Rs.2.29 Crore. The development of indigenous system would eliminate the need of relying on proprietary and costly foreign made software solutions. He also inaugurated the Optic Fibre connectivity at a cost of Rs.1.15 Crore.
In line with the call given by the Prime Minister towards Net Zero initiatives, the Minister also inaugurated an array of Green Port projects like 100% Conversion into LED Lights, Induction of e-Cars, 140 KW Solar Roof Top Solar Power Plant and laid foundation stone for 2 MW Wind Farm, 400 KW Solar Roof Top Solar Power Plant, Public EV Charging Stations at a total cost of Rs.26.93 Crore.
Shri Sonowal also inaugurated Ease of Doing Business Projects, Drive through Container Scanner and 140 MT Electronic in-motion Weigh Bridge, at a total Cost of Rs. 46.51 Crore.
On the Welfare front, the Minister inaugurated the Medical oxygen Generator plant, and laid the foundation stone for Integrative Medicine & AYUSH Unit and VOC Maritime Heritage Museum at a total cost of Rs.1.78 Crore.
Addressing the gathering Shri Sonowal stated that the Government is taking all efforts to reduce the logistics costs which would facilitate India to achieve its well-defined goal of being a $5 Trillion economy by 2025. He said that the inclusive Green Port initiatives taken by the VOC Port will set standards across all Major Ports to increase the share of renewable energy to more than 60% by 2030.
Shri Sonowal affirmed that Government would take all efforts to transform VOC Port as the Transhipment hub of East coast of India by developing the Outer Harbour Project, as announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi .
The Minister reviewed the performance of the Port and its future expansion programmes. Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Chairman, apprised the various ongoing and future capacity augmentation initiatives of the Port and other proposals for enhancing the productivity of the Port. Shri Sonowal inspected the Port facilities and took stock of the infrastructure and upcoming projects. He interacted with various stakeholders of the Port and Shipping fraternity.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
6.8 Crore free LPG cylinders distributed among the PMUY beneficiaries so far
As part of the economic response to COVID-19, the Government of India has launched a pro-poor scheme “Pradhan Mnatri Garib Kalyan Package” , Under this scheme, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is providing free of cost LPG cylinders to over 8 crore PMUY beneficiaries for 3 months w.e.f 1.4.20. During April, 2020, Oil Marketing Companies have delivered 453.02 lakh cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries under PMGKP. As on 20.5.20, OMCs have delivered total 679.92 cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries under the package. The beneficiries were given funds in advance through Direct Benefit Transfer  in their accounts, so that there was no difficulty in availing this facility. The Corona Warriors- personnel working in the supply chain of LPG cylinder delivery- have not only been ensuring timely supply of cylinders, but also creating awareness amongst the beneficiaries about the hygiene and various health guidelines.
Ministry of Defence
FLAGGING IN OF SAM NO VARUNAH CAR RALLY BY RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI SHRI AJAY BHATT
The ‘Sam No Varunah’ car rally, comprising officers, sailors , members of Navy Welfare and Wellness Association  and veterans, was flagged-in today, 26 April 2023, by Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri , Shri Ajay Bhatt in presence of Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff  and Mrs. Kala Hari Kumar, President NWWA. With the central theme of ‘enhancing maritime consciousness,’ the Indian Navy in association with NWWA collaborated with M/s Mahindra and Mahindra to conduct this coastal motor car rally titled, ‘Sam no Varunah’. The rally was flagged-off on 26 Mar 23 from INS Netaji Subhas at Kolkata, and covered more than 8500 km routing via the entire East and West coast of India. 20 Agniveers joined the rally from Chilka to Visakhapatnam; which provided the newly graduated sailors  to interact and share their experiences during ab-initio training.
India is a maritime nation. As a nation surrounded by an ocean which shares its name, India is strategically located at the nautical ‘crossroads’ connecting the East and the West. The need for a maritime mindset across the complete spectrum of society from active stakeholders to the citizens, therefore, becomes imperative. The ‘Sam No Varunah’ car rally then was an apt initiative to further the mission of ‘enhancing maritime consciousnesses,’ and contribute to India’s Sea Power in the long term.
RRM congratulated the participants on not only completing the memorable journey covering over 7500 Kms but for also touching the lives and minds of thousands of students, and citizens as part of the outreach programme. In addition, he also complimented the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association  on the community outreach during the rally, including support to the underprivileged, children with special needs and elderly citizens.
The expedition achieved its stated objectives wherein team members of the rally furthered:-
 Awareness about India’s rich maritime heritage in more than 40 schools/ colleges, including three Sainik schools and one engineering college.
 Vision of ‘women in whites,’ career opportunities for women in Indian Navy and the crucial contribution of ‘Nari Shakti’ in ‘Amrit Kal.’
 Maritime consciousness by visit to over 75 forts, ports and lighthouses.
 Government’s ‘Puneet Sagar’ coastal clean-up drive at over 20 beaches on the West and East coasts of India.
 Interaction with naval veterans/ veer naris enroute.
 Community welfare and aid to numerous orphanages, old age homes and schools for children with special needs.
In addition to M/s Mahindra and Mahindra, who supported the rally with their fleet of SUVs, MasterCard India and Indian Oil Corporation were the co-partners for the car rally.
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
PRADHAN MANTRI GRAM SAMRIDHI YOJANA
Central Sector Umbrella Scheme SAMPADA, subsequently renamed Pradhan MantriKisan SAMPADA Yojana , was approved on 03.05.2017, whereas Centrally Sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises  Scheme  was approved on 20.05.2020. Selection of proposals for assistance under these schemes is done as per the respective scheme guidelines through dedicated portal and transparent appraisal process as per the prefixed criteria.
State/ Union Territory wise estimated number of farmers benefited from projects completed under component schemes of PMKSY is placed at Annexure.
ANNEXURE
Estimated number of farmers benefited through component schemes ofPMKSY
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Sr. No.
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State/UT
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Estimated Farmers benefited 
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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133344
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2
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Arunachal Pradesh
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9552
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3
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Assam
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20500
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4
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Bihar
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28712
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5
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Chhatisgarh
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19224
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6
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Goa
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54
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7
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Gujarat
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223807
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8
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Haryana
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106207
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9
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Himachal Pradesh
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111448
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10
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Jharkhand
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0
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11
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Karnataka
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119767
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12
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Kerala
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29726
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13
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Madhya Pradesh
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77539
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14
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Maharashtra
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657263
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15
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Manipur
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9575
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16
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Meghalaya
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55
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17
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Mizoram
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19920
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18
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Nagaland
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9552
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19
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Odisha
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30431
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20
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Punjab
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188965
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21
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Rajasthan
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125258
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22
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Sikkim
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0
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23
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Tamil Nadu
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312681
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24
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Telangana
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88235
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25
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Tripura
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417
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26
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Uttar Pradesh
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207526
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27
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Uttarakhand
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259531
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|
28
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West Bengal
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119425
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|
29
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|
A&N Islands
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|
9552
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|
30
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|
Chandigarh
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0
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|
31
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Delhi
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0
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32
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman &Diu
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0
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|
33
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Jammu & Kashmir
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62669
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|
34
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|
Ladakh
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|
0
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35
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Lakshdweep
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0
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36
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Pondicherry
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0
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This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves setting up of National Nutrition Mission
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi yesterday has approved setting up of National Nutrition Mission  with a three year budget of Rs.9046.17 crore commencing from 2017-18.
Features:
- The NNM, as an apex body, will monitor, supervise, fix targets and guide the nutrition related interventions across the Ministries.
- The proposal consists of
· mapping of various Schemes contributing towards addressing malnutrition
· introducing a very robust convergence mechanism
· ICT based Real Time Monitoring system
· incentivizing States/UTs for meeting the targets
· incentivizing Anganwadi Workers  for using IT based tools
· eliminating registers used by AWWs
· introducing measurement of height of children at the Anganwadi Centres 
· Social Audits
· setting-up Nutrition Resource Centres, involving masses through Jan Andolan for their participation on nutrition through various activities, among others.
Major impact:
The programme through the targets will strive to reduce the level of stunting, under-nutrition, anemia and low birth weight babies. It will create synergy, ensure better monitoring, issue alerts for timely action, and encourage States/UTs to perform, guide and supervise the line Ministries and States/UTs to achieve the targeted goals.
Benefits & Coverage:
More than 10 crore people will be benefitted by this programme. All the States and districts will be covered in a phased manner i.e. 315 districts in 2017-18, 235 districts in 2018-19 and remaining districts in 2019-20.
Financial Outlay:
An amount of Rs. 9046.17 crore will be expended for three years commencing from 2017-18. This will be funded by Government Budgetary Support  and 50% by IBRD or other MDB. Government budgetary support would be 60:40 between Centre and States/UTs, 90:10 for NER and Himalayan States and 100% for UTs without legislature. Total Government of India share over a period of three years would be Rs. 2849.54 crore.
Implementation strategy and targets:
Implementation strategy would be based on intense monitoring and Convergence Action Plan right upto the grass root level. NNM will be rolled out in three phases from 2017-18 to 2019-20. NNM targets to reduce stunting, under-nutrition, anemia  and reduce low birth weight by 2%, 2%, 3% and 2% per annum respectively. Although the target to reduce Stunting is atleast 2% p.a., Mission would strive to achieve reduction in Stunting from 38.4%  to 25% by 2022 .
Background:
There are a number of schemes directly/indirectly affecting the nutritional status of children  and pregnant women and lactating mothers. Inspite of these, level of malnutrition and related problems in the country is high. There is no dearth of schemes but lack of creating synergy and linking the schemes with each other to achieve common goal. NNM through robust convergence mechanism and other components would strive to create the synergy.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
I&B Ministry to facilitate Jharkhand International Film Festival, 2019
With a view to promote and showcase the Best of Indian cinema, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, through Directorate of Film Festivals, will be lending support to the organization of 2nd Jharkhand International Film Festival in Ranchi, Jharkhand from 1st to 3rd February, 2019. The objective of promoting the Festival is to encourage states that have showcased potential of promoting cinema.
The support is being provided under the “Grants in Aid” scheme. The aim of the scheme of is to promote good films reflecting the changes in and challenges and opportunities of society and to provide an opportunity of exposure to regional films to new trends in cinema, cinematic technology etc.
A package of the following six films is being provided for screening at the Festival:
- Kadvi Hawa  directed by Nila Madhab Panda
- Bhor  directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh
- Bastu Shap  directed by Kaushik Ganguly
- Poorna  directed by Rahul Bose
- I Am Kalam  directed by Nila Madhab Panda
- Railway Children  directed by Prithvi Konanur
Through this initiative, local budding filmmakers and film enthusiasts will get an opportunity of seeing the best of Indian cinema. It will also promote Jharkhand as a filming destination, while simultaneously giving a fillip to tourism in the region.
Background
Jharkhand had been captured multiple times on celluloid by great filmmakers including Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak when it was part of Bihar. But after attaining statehood, this scenic landscape seems to have slightly gone off the movie location map for some time. The State is making efforts to capture back its lost glory in the arena of cinema making. Since the Jharkhand State Film Policy released in 2015, the State has been steadily moving ahead in creating awareness among film-makers about its potential for film-making.
Jharkhand was chosen as the State in Focus at IFFI 2018. Six films either shot in Jharkhand under the Jharkhand Government Film Promotion Programme, or made in the language/dialect of the state were screened during IFFI 2018. The scenic state bestowed with rugged hills, dense forests and mesmerizing waterfalls got a much-needed impetus as a film shooting destination through this initiative.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti. He is widely respected for his contribution to our freedom struggle. He made a strong mark as a Parliamentarian. His contribution to education and passion towards social service are also noteworthy."
Ministry of Defence
First Training Squadron at Mombasa, Kenya
As part of Indian Navy's Overseas Deployment, four indigenously built ships of Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, Indian Naval Ships Tir, Sujata and Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Mombasa Kenya, today on 07 Oct 19 for a three day visit. The Senior Officer of First Training Squadron is Captain Varun Singh, who is also Commanding Officer of INS Tir.
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, under the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command based at Kochi, imparts training to Officer Cadets of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard as well as from Friendly Foreign Countries. The training curriculum includes subjects like Seamanship, Navigation, Shiphandling, Boat Work and Engineering, imparted onboard the 1TS Ships, and Sail Training onboard IN Sail Training Ships Tarangini and Sudarshini.
During the port call, the Senior Officer of First Training Squadron will call on various dignitaries and government officials of Kenya and the Kenyan Navy. Professional interactions are planned with the Kenyan Navy towards enhancing co-operation. In addition, social engagements, sports events and best practices will also be shared between the two Navies.
Kenya and India have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly bilateral relations, sharing common values of democracy and development. There have been regular high level exchanges and interactions in numerous fields between both countries. Bilateral Defence Cooperation is being progressed through regular interactions between the governments of the two countries.
Indian Navy ships are regularly deployed overseas as part of Indian Navy's mission of building 'bridges of friendship' and strengthening international cooperation with friendly countries.
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