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Ministry of Culture
Grand Finale of the Vande Bharatam-Nritya Utsav, a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav held in New Delhi on 19th December.
A total 36 teams won in the final round which will participate in the Republic Day Parade 2022
Vande Bharatam brings out the unity and integrity of India and is a step towards advancing the civilizational culture of India: Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi
The grand finale of the ‘Vande Bharatam - Nritya Utsav’, an All-India dance competition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate 75 years of independence of India was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - Auditorium in New Delhi on Sunday, 19th December 2021. Delhi's International Academy of Mohini Attam, Jai Ghosh Dance Group, Rekha Dance Group were some of the total 36 teams who won. Apart from this, Girls Giddha Team and Boys Bhangra Team of Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab; Supriya Dance Group, and Om Shree Vinayak Group of Uttar Pradesh and Sanskar Sanskriti Evan Paryavaran Sanrakkchhan Samiti of Uttarakhand were some of the other winners at the final competition
The Grand Finale was attended by the Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi along with other renowned personalities from the field of art and culture like Smt. Ila Arun, Smt. Shibani Kashyap, Smt. Prathibha Prahlad and Smt. Shovana Narayan. The Grand Finale was judged by an esteemed jury including Smt. Geetanjali Lal, Smt. Maitreyee Pahari and Shri Santosh Nair. The event also included a star performance by the renowned dancer Smt. Tanusree Shankar & her troupe and by Smt. Rani Khanum and her troupe.
Addressing on the occasion, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi said, ‘Organising Vande Bharatam with Jan Bhagidari was the wish of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and accordingly this All-India event has been organised in which dancers from all over the country participated enthusiastically.’ She further said that this program bring out the unity and integrity of India and is a step towards advancing the civilizational culture of India. SmtLekhi said that India’s rich culture attracts people from all over the world and we must take pride in it. Vande Bharatam has been organised to bring out the best dancing talent from various corners of the country and showcase it at a national platform, she added.
Over 2,400 participants from over 200 teams were shortlisted for the zonal level competitions which were organized from 9th to 12th December in Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi where the groups showcased their dance skills in front of an esteemed jury and won the appreciation of the fans. The participating groups presented exclusively choreographed dances in the selected dance categories for the competition, namely, classical, folk, tribal, and fusion.
The winners from the Grand Finale will now perform at the cultural program at the Republic Day Parade to be held at Rajpath  on 26th January 2022. In the finale, over 800 artists from 64 teams selected from across the country gave their final performances.
Top 36 teams from across the length and breadth of India were declared winners at the Grand Finale and were felicitated with certificates.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Col Rajyavardhan Rathore Inaugurates Multimedia Exhibition on 150 years of Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary
New Technologies Used in the Exhibition Have Brought Life of Mahatma Gandhi Closer to the People: Col. Rathore
Union Minister of State  for Information & Broadcasting and Sports & Youth Affairs Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore  inaugurated Multimedia Exhibition on 150 years of Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary. Secretary Information & Broadcasting Shri Amit Khare, Principal Director General Press Information Bureau Shri Sitanshu Kar, Press Registrar RNI Shri Ganesan, Director General Bureau of Outreach Communication Shri Satyendra Prakash, Director General of Publications Division Dr. Sadhana Rout and other senior officials of the Ministry were also present at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Col Rathore said that new technologies used in this exhibition have brought the life of Mahatma Gandhi much closer to the people. This multimedia exhibition is more interactive and engaging. He wished that this multimedia exhibition be conducted in various cities across the country to take this idea to much larger audience. He said that life of Gandhi is an example for all. He is a global citizen which is a pride for every citizen. He dedicated his life for Swachhata Seva. Prime Minister of India has taken this as a challenge and now change is visible through Jan Andolan.
Shri Amit Khare said that the response from the public for the Multimedia Exhibition was overwhelming. He also said that new technologies have been used to take the idea of Mahatma Gandhi even to the last person in the country.
Shri Satyendra Prakash said that this is the first time new technologies are being used in the exhibition and didn't expect such an overwhelming response from the public.
Col Rathore released 11 Books by various authors on the life of Mahatma Gandhi brought out by Publications Division. He also released three short films on Mahatma Gandhi produced by Bureau of Outreach Communications, Doordarshan and Films Division respectively. He released a magazine “Jan Connect” with the theme on Development of Kisan’s livelihood which was the dream of Mahatma Gandhi.
Background:
Multimedia Exhibition on 150 years of Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary is organized by Bureau of Outreach Communication. The Exhibition has many engaging features like Quiz on the life of Mahatma, Interactive timeline depicting life of Mahatma Gandhi, Photo Booth with various backgrounds to choose from, 3D Video Wall, etc. The Exhibition also showcased various books on the Life of Mahatma Gandhi.
President's Secretariat
President of India inaugurates the 2nd Indian Rice Congress at Cuttack
Rice is the cornerstone of food security in India and also a key factor for our economy: President Murmu
Rice is the cornerstone of food security in India and also a key factor for our economy, said the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu. She was speaking on the occasion of inauguration of the 2nd Indian Rice Congress at ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack today .
The President said that though India is the leading consumer and exporter of rice today, the situation was different when the nation became free. In those days, we were dependent on imports to meet our food requirements, and often the nation lived what was called a ship-to-mouth existence. If the nation could overcome that dependency and has become the largest exporter, a lot of credit goes to the National Rice Research Institute. The institute has contributed immensely to India’s food security and also in improving farmers’ lives.
The President said that in the last century, as irrigation facilities expanded, rice came to be grown in new places and found new consumers. The paddy crop requires high amounts of water but many parts of the world are facing severe water shortages due to climate change. Droughts, floods and cyclones are now more frequent, making rice cultivation more vulnerable. She said that even as rice has broken new ground, there are places where traditional varieties are facing challenges. Thus, the task before us today is to find the middle path: preserving and conserving traditional varieties on one hand, and maintaining ecological balance on the other. Another challenge is to save the soil from excessive use of chemical fertilizers, which are considered necessary for modern rice cultivation. We need to reduce our dependence on such fertilizers in order to keep our soil healthy. She expressed confidence that scientists are at work to devise eco-friendly rice production systems.
The President said that as rice forms the bedrock of our food security, we must consider its nutritional aspects too. Large sections of low-income groups depend on rice, which is often the only source of daily nutrition for them. Therefore, delivering protein, vitamins and essential micronutrients through rice can help combat malnutrition. She was happy to note that ICAR-NRRI has developed India’s first high protein rice, called CR Dhan 310 and NRRI has also released a high-zinc rice variety, called CR Dhan 315. She said that development of such bio-fortified varieties is an ideal example of science in the service of society. More and more of such efforts would be needed to support the increasing population amid a changing climate. She expressed confidence that India’s scientific community would rise to the challenge.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with DMs of various districts on 22nd January
The endeavour is guided by vision of PM to ensure that no part of the country is left out of development trajectory
This interaction is intended at achieving saturation of various schemes at district level in mission mode
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with DMs of various districts on 22nd January, 2022 at around 11 AM, via video conferencing.
The Prime Minister will take direct feedback about the progress and present status of implementation of government schemes and programmes in the districts. The interaction will help review the performance and ascertain the challenges that are being faced.
It is aimed at achieving saturation of various schemes by various departments in the districts in mission mode, in convergence with all stakeholders.
Under the leadership of PM Modi, the Government has continuously taken several steps to overcome the asymmetry in growth & development across the country. This is in line with the commitment of the Government towards raising the living standards of all citizens and ensuring inclusive growth for all.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
India to have more than sufficient stock of Liposomal Amphotericin B drug for the treatment of Mucormycosis: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Total 7,28,045 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin B allocated to all the states and Central institutions till 17th June, 2021
“On 16th June,2021, active cases of Mucormycosis were 27,142. Even in the future, if cases of Black fungus increases , India is prepared to have more than sufficient availability of Amphotericin B drug and other drugs which are required to treat patients of Mucormycosis. India has increased domestic production remarkably by more than fivefold. Domestic production of Liposomal Amphotericin B was just 62,000 vials in April,2021 and now it is expected to cross 3.75 lakh vials in June,2021. While increasing domestic production, India also placed order to import 9,05,000 Liposomal Amphotericin Bvials through M/s Mylan. India is leaving no stone unturned to boost the availability of Amphotericin B drugs in the country’’, said Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilisers.
https://twitter.com/mansukhmandviya/status/1405803653877813248?s=19
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers has allocated a total 7,28,045 vials ofLiposomal Amphotericin B to all the states and Central institutions till 17th June, 2021. Amphotericin B drug is used for the treatment of Mucormycosis, commonly known as Black Fungus.
State-wise allocation of Liposomal Amphotericin B Vials
from 11th May, 2021 to 17th June, 2021
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Sr. No.
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|
State/UT
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Total Vials
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|
1
|
|
A&N Islands
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|
0
|
|
2
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|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
47510
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
0
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
200
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
8540
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
2800
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
4720
|
|
8
|
|
D&D & D&N
|
|
500
|
|
9
|
|
Delhi
|
|
21610
|
|
10
|
|
Goa
|
|
740
|
|
11
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
148410
|
|
12
|
|
Haryana
|
|
25560
|
|
13
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
470
|
|
14
|
|
J&K
|
|
600
|
|
15
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
2030
|
|
16
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
52620
|
|
17
|
|
Kerala
|
|
2030
|
|
18
|
|
Ladakh 
|
|
0
|
|
19
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
0
|
|
20
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
49770
|
|
21
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
150265
|
|
22
|
|
Manipur
|
|
150
|
|
23
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
0
|
|
24
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
0
|
|
25
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
100
|
|
26
|
|
Odisha
|
|
1260
|
|
27
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
460
|
|
28
|
|
Punjab
|
|
8280
|
|
29
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
63070
|
|
30
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
0
|
|
31
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
25260
|
|
32
|
|
Telangana
|
|
34350
|
|
33
|
|
Tripura
|
|
150
|
|
34
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
39290
|
|
35
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
3380
|
|
36
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
2640
|
|
37
|
|
Central Institutions
|
|
31280
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
728045
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO A STRANDED MERCHANT VESSEL AT SEA
On 11 Mar 2021, INS Talwar deployed in Gulf of Oman, received a broadcast call from a stranded merchant cargo ship MV Nayan requesting for technical assistance. The cargo ship, on transit from Oman to Iraq, was drifting at sea since 09 Mar 21 owing to failure of its propulsion, power generation machinery and navigational equipment.
Based on preliminary aerial assessment about the distress of MV Nayan, the Indian Naval Ship dispatched its VBSS  team along with a technical team by boat to offer assistance to the vessel that had seven Indians as her crew. The naval teams worked continuously for seven hours onboard MV Nayan to operationalise her equipment viz. both Generators, Steering Pump, Sea Water Pump, Compressor and Main Engine thereby making the vessel seaworthy again.
The naval team also assisted in operationalising navigation equipment like GPS and navigation lights before MV Nayan could proceed for her next port.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Film Festivals and webinar as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration
Mumbai: 22 August 2021
A variety of events are being organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Films Division has chipped in with a week-long programme, Salute to the Nation from 23 to 29 August, 2021 wherein film festivals and a seminar will be organized on virtual platforms. The online film festivals, A Voyage of Progress and Ratnas of India will be followed by a webinar on technological advancements in film making over the years.
A Voyage of Progress, showcasing documentary films on important projects, industries and iconic institutions in India will held from August 23 to 25, 2021 and the package include success stories of Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud and Nagarjuna Sagar dams, institutions like National Physical Laboratory, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, TIFR, BHEL, Shipping and Oil industry, DRDO and space projects like Chandrayan & PSLV.
In the second part of Salute to the Nation, some of the iconic personalities in the field of science, art and culture bestowed with the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, will be remembered by screening their biopics. Ratnas of India will be screened from August 26 to 28, 2021 and include biographical of Prof. C. V. Raman, Dr. M Vishveshwaraya, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Prof. C. N. R. Rao, Satyajit Ray, M.S. Subbulakshmi, Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Bismillah Khan and Pt. Bhimsen Joshi.
The week-long event will be concluded with a webinar on technological advancements in film making over the years on 29th August, 2021in which senior film makers and technicians of Films Division will interact with media students from across the country after a session of knowledge-sharing.
The films will be streamed free of charges on https://filmsdivision.org/ à ‘Documentary of the Week’ and on https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision from August 23 to 28, 2021 and Webinar on Google Meet will also be arranged on 29th August 
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime.
The proposed MoU would strengthen the relationship between India and Australia for building peace and stability in the region through exchange of information, expertise, experience and capacity building.
The MoU is an effective framework to deal with all issues requiring interaction and cooperation in the areas identified.
The mutual cooperation would facilitate the institutional interactions between the two countries. The MoU, once in force, would help in curbing combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Refusal to Admit CGHS Beneficiaries by Private Hospitals
Government has received some complaints in this regard. As and when such complaints are received, Show Cause Notice is issued to erring hospital and in case of unsatisfactory explanation from the hospital, suitable action is taken as per terms of empanelment, which includes penalty of 15% of Performance Bank Guarantee or even suspension of empanelment. Vide circular No. Z 15025/ 46/2019/ DIR/ CGHS dated 25th June 2019, Nodal Officers appointed by CGHS require to carry out surprise/random check of empanelled hospitals and diagnostic centres to ensure their compliance with the terms and conditions of empanelment and to examine the complaints against the hospitals and diagnostic centres.
The Minister of State , Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets ITBP personnel on their Raising Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted all the ITBP personnel on their Raising Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"From dense forests in Arunachal Pradesh to the icy heights of the Himalayas, our @ITBP_official Himveers have answered the nation’s call with utmost dedication. Their humanitarian work during times of disasters is noteworthy. Greetings to all ITBP personnel on their Raising Day."
Vice President's Secretariat
Promote zero-budget natural farming to make Agriculture profitable: Vice President
Reduce input cost to improve farm incomes;
Interacts with Governor of Himachal Pradesh and other Agricultural Experts
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for promoting zero-budget natural in agriculture to make farming viable and sustainable. He was interacting, here today, with the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Acharya Devvrat, the agricultural expert, Shri Subhash Palekar and the Advisor  to Government of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Vijay Kumar as part of National Consultations to make to double the farmers’ incomes and make agriculture profitable and sustainable.
Shri Acharya Devvrat briefed the Vice President on the best agri-practices adopted in Himachal Pradesh to improve the income of farmers. Shri Subhash Palekar and Shri Vijay Kumar briefed the Vice President on the role Zero-budget farming in bringing down the input costs and promoting natural farming.
The Vice President held extensive discussions on various issues relating to agriculture and also shared the outcomes of National Consultation on Agriculture held in Pune, Maharashtra recently. He said that a series of National Consultations were being held across to seek realistic solutions to make agriculture sustainable and profitable. The Vice President called for innovative solutions to make farming profitable and the scaling up of such solutions.
Unlike in the past, the farmers were facing the problem of plenty and there is a need to streamline the procurement methods. Expressing his concern over increasing input costs and the lack of remunerative prices to farmers, he complimented the Union Government for steeply increasing the MSP for paddy and other kharif crops.
During the interaction, the Vice President complimented the Himachal Pradesh Government for promoting natural farming. He said that other States should emulate Himachal Pradesh as part of mitigating agrarian crisis.
Shri Naidu said farming should be climate-resilient in the wake increasing problems due to climate change. He also stressed the need for eliminating the role of middlemen burden in agriculture and allied activities. Referring to the exorbitant cost of fertilizers and pesticides, he advised the state governments to come out with farmer-friendly policies. There is a greater need for all stakeholders to adopt a balanced approach in protecting the interests of farmers and consumers.
While commending NITI Aayog for consultation on ‘Zero- Budgeting Natural Farming’, the Vice President said that NITI Aayog must play a bigger role in disseminating research outcomes to farmers.
The Vice President said that he would again hold discussions with them after receiving the recommendations of the national consultations to be held at Chennai and Delhi.
Ministry of Coal
DAY 7 OF COMMERCIAL COAL MINE AUCTION
- 1 coal mine of Chhattisgarh was put up for auction on Day 7 of Commercial Coal Mine Auction.
- The total geological reserves of the mine put up for auction was ~234.205 MT with a PRC of ~1.2 MTPA.
- The e-auction witnessed strong competition amongst the bidders with the mine attracting good premium over the floor price.
The results for Day 6 are as under:
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S. No.
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Name of the Mine
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State
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PRC 
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Geological Reserves 
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Closing Bid Submitted by
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Floor Price 
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Final Offer 
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Annual Revenue Generated based on PRC of mine 
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1
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Gare Palma IV/7
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Chhattisgarh
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1.20
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234.205
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SARDA ENERGY AND MINERALS
LIMITED/64896
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|
4
|
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66.75
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210.49
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mandaviya says Regular Hydrographic Surveys and Channel Inspection done To Monitor navigability of National Waterways
72.31 MTPA CARGO transported on nws during 2018-19
In reply to a question about how the navigability of National Waterways in the country is monitored, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, the Minister of State for Shipping  and Chemical & Fertilizers informed that
this is done through regular hydrographic surveys and channel inspection by regional and sub regional offices of Inland Waterways Authority of India. Fortnightly hydrographic surveys are conducted to determine the available depth and possible shoal formations in the channels to determine safe navigability throughout the year. A constant vigil is kept on the river regime behavior and accordingly appropriate river conservancy measures are taken to ensure fairways for safe movement of vessels. Based on the observation during channel inspection and hydrographic surveys, River Notices are issued and placed on Inland Waterways Authority of India  website with details of Least Available Depth , clearances at bridge structures etc. along with any specific information to be conveyed to shippers to assist them for safe transportation of cargo on the National Waterways.
Shri Mandaviya further informed that River Information System  which aims to streamline the exchange of information between waterway operators and users to optimize traffic and transport processes in inland navigation, has been commissioned and is operational between Haldia to Farakka  and Farakka to Patna  stretches of NW-1 .
Giving details about the status of NW, the Minister informed that there are 13 operational National Waterways in the country at present and 72.31 Million Tonnes Per Annum  of cargo was transported on these NWs during 2018-19. NW-1 , NW-2  , NW-3  have already been developed with fairway, navigational aids, jetties and mechanized terminals. In addition, NW-10 , NW-27 , NW- 68 , NW-73 , NW-83 , NW-85 , NW-91 , NW- 97 , NW-100  and NW-111  are also operational