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Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar to address 8th Rozgar Mela in Hyderabad tomorrow
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, is scheduled to address the 8th tranche of the Rozgar Mela, which will be held at the Men’s Club, Group Centre, CRPF Hyderabad tomorrow. The event will witness the inauguration by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who will present Offer of Appointment letters to candidates. He is slated to distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to recently onboarded recruits.
In July, at the Rozgar Mela in Chennai, MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar reiterated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s message of introducing a new culture “Seva” or public service in Government jobs. He talked about a tectonic shift in how people perceive Governance and Government jobs.
In a recent address at the Rozgar Mela in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Shri Modi lauded the newly appointed 5,800 primary school teachers and highlighted how their role in implementing the National Education Policy will be crucial. He emphasized the equal significance given to traditional knowledge and emerging technologies, noting the development of a new curriculum in primary education.
The Rozgar Mela was conducted across 44 locations nationwide. The ongoing recruitment drive covers Central Government Departments, State Governments and Union Territories, aligning with the commitment to prioritize employment generation. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on October 22nd last year, initiated the ‘Rozgar Mela’ campaign, marking the commencement of the drive to provide 10 lakh government jobs.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Public & expert consultation ‘Town hall Meet’ for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy  2020 to be launched
The process is organised into 4 highly interlinked tracks, which will reach out to around 15000 stakeholders for consultation in the policy formulation
Consultation processes on different tracks have already started and are running in parallel
A Secretariat with in-house policy knowledge and data support unit has been set up at DST  to coordinate the complete process
STIP 2020 Town Hall Meet, the Track-I public & expert consultation process for the formulation of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy  2020 will be launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Professor K VijayRaghavan and Secretary, DST Professor Ashutosh Sharma on June 12, 2020.
The Track I consultation process involves an extensive public and expert consultations through Science Policy Forum, a dedicated platform for soliciting inputs from larger public and expert pool, to make the formulation of STIP 2020 decentralized, bottom-up, and inclusive. The Head of STIP 2020 Secretariat & Adviser DST Dr. Akhilesh Gupta will also be present at the launch of the consultation.
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India  and the Department of Science and Technology  have started a consultative process for the formulation of a new national Science Technology and Innovation Policy  reaching out to a wide range of stakeholders.
The engagements in Track I will include public dialogue series with thought leaders & policy scholars, a thematic panel discussion with public engagement, targeted survey instruments, print media articles and channels for written inputs, community podcasts for last-mile connectivity.
The STIP 2020 formulation process is organised into 4 highly interlinked tracks, which will reach out to around 15000 stakeholders for consultation in the policy formulation. Track I involves an extensive public and expert consultation process through Science Policy Forum - a dedicated platform for soliciting inputs from larger public and expert pool during and after the policy drafting process. Track II comprises experts-driven thematic consultations to feed evidence-informed recommendations into the policy drafting process. Twenty-one  focused thematic groups have been constituted for this purpose. Track III involves consultations with Ministries and States, while Track IV constitutes apex level multi-stakeholder consultation.
The consultation processes on different tracks have already started and are running in parallel. The Track-II thematic group  consultation started with a series of information sessions, and the Track-I will be launched to collect inputs from experts as well as from public.
A Secretariat with in-house policy knowledge and data support unit, built with a cadre of DST-STI Policy fellows, has been set up at DST  to coordinate the complete process.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cyclonic Storm ‘Fani’: PM Shri Narendra Modi closely monitoring the situation, directs Cabinet Secretary to convene NCMC Meeting to review preparatory measures
Cyclonic Storm ‘Fani’, as on today morning, is located at 880 Kms. South East of Chennai. It is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm by 30th April. The storm will continue to move North West and change its path to North East from 1st May.
According to India Meteorological Department , landfall over Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh is ruled out. However, the possibility of landfall in Odisha is under continuous watch.
Prime Minister himself is closely monitoring the situation and has directed Cabinet Secretary to convene the Meeting of National Crisis Management Committee  to take stock of the situation with State Governments and Central Ministries/Agencies concerned and ensure that all preparations to deal with any situation are in place.
NDRF and Indian Coast Guard have been put on high alert and placed at the disposal of State Government Authorities.
Regular warnings have been issued since 25th April to fishermen not to venture into the sea and asking those at sea to return to coast. IMD has been issuing three hourly bulletins with latest forecast to all the concerned States. MHA is also in continuous touch with the State Governments and the Central Agencies concerned.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
MoFPI has recently conducted third party evaluation of the Mega Food park scheme
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, MoFPI has recently conducted third party evaluation of the Mega Food park scheme. The functioning of the approved Mega Food Parks has been covered in the said evaluation. The evaluation study broadly covered the aspects of creation of food processing infrastructure including setting up of food processing units and its impact on value addition & processing, reduction in post-harvest losses, benefits to the farmers, employment generation, etc. through the MFP scheme.
Ministry regularly monitors the progress of implementation of Mega Food Park projects through periodical review meetings with promoters of projects at various levels including by the Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee chaired by Minister.
Site visits of the projects are also conducted by Ministry officials. Further as per scheme guidelines, Programme management Agency  monitors and reports the progress of the project to Ministry. In addition to PMA, for smooth implementation of the project at ground level, Programme Management Consultant  empanelled by the Ministry, is engaged by the implementing agency.
This was stated by Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Rural Development
1.07 crore rural houses constructed over the last four years under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana –Gramin with the objective of ‘’Housing for All by 2022’’
National Institute of Public Finance & Policy concludes average time for house construction under PMAY-G down to 114 days as against 314 days under erstwhile Indira Awaas Yojana
The re-structured rural housing scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin  which has the objective of “Housing for All by 2022” was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 20th November, 2016 from Agra. 2.95 crore houses are set to be constructed by 2022 to achieve the set objective of PMAY-G which has been decided to achieve in phases. In the first phase the target is construction of one crore pucca houses by 31st March, 2019.
A total of 1.07 crore rural houses have been completed over the last four years  which include completion of 38.20 lakh Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin  houses and 68.64 lakh IAY houses that were sanctioned in 2014-15 and 2015-16 and prior to that. If the figures of the current financial year are also added to this achievement under the rural housing scheme the achievement from 2014-15 till date becomes 1.13 crore completed rural houses. The details of rural housing scheme and progress can be seen from the website of PMAY-G, i.e. . A summary of houses completed, as on 31.7.2018, which shows an upward swing, is shown below:

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Financial year
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Houses completed under IAY
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Houses completed under PMAY-G
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Total rural houses completed.
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2014-15
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11.93
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11.93
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2015-16
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18.23
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18.23
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2016-17
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32.12
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0.02
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32.14
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20 17-18
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6.36
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38.18
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44.54
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Sub-total
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68.64
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38.20
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106.84
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2018-19
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1.06
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5.34
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6.40
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Grand Total
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69.7
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43.54
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113.24
The confidence of completing 1 crore PMAY-G houses by March, 2019 also arises from the following which gives an idea about various stages towards completion of a PMAY-G house –
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Target under PMAY-G for 2016-17 to 2018-19
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100 lakh
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Targets assigned to States / UTs
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99.89 lakh
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Houses sanctioned
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87.44 lakh
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1st instalment paid
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81.26 lakh
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2nd instalment paid
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62.52 lakh
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3rd instalment paid
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49.17 lakh
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House completed
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43.54 lakh
As on 31.07.2018
The confidence on timely completion is further strengthened by a recent study conducted by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy , New Delhi, which has concluded that the average time of construction of a house under PMAY-G has gone down to 114 days as against 314 days under the erstwhile rural housing scheme, i.e. IAY. In view of the availability of 240 days till March, 2019, and keeping in view the current pace of construction of PMAY-G houses and various initiatives of the Ministry to closely track the progress of construction, the target of completion of 1.00 crore pucca houses under PMAY-G would be achieved by March, 2019. In this way Government would construct 1.70 crore rural houses between April, 2014 and March, 2019.
The completed PMAY-G houses are changing the rural landscape and bringing social transformation in villages across the country.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CELEBRATION OF COMPLETION OF 80 YEARS OF UCO BANK
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the celebration of completion of 80 years of UCO Bank in Kolkata today . On the occasion, the President virtually inaugurated 50 new branches of UCO Bank. She also laid foundation stone for renovation of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education and Research Centre at Rairangpur, Odisha –under CSR initiative of UCO Bank.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that UCO Bank has been a pioneer and leader in the banking sector since its inception in 1943. It has played a vital role in the economic development of our country by providing credit and financial services to various sectors such as agriculture, industry, trade, infrastructure and social welfare. It has also contributed to the nation's progress by supporting various government schemes and initiatives. She expressed confidence that UCO Bank would continue to uphold its legacy and reputation in the coming years and would remain committed to its core values and principles while embracing change and innovation.
The President said that banks have two major responsibilities. First, they have to be custodians of public money. Second, they use savings of today to create assets for tomorrow. Balancing these two responsibilities is a challenge for every bank. Inability to strike the right balance has sometimes led to economic worries in different parts of the world. Banks are duty-bound to sustain the trust reposed in them by millions of people who save their money in the banks. She expressed confidence that the professional staff and alert leadership of UCO Bank will discharge these responsibilities effectively.
The President said that Fin-tech has been transforming the way people access and manage their money. In India, the widespread fin-tech adoption, even among the poorest and the remotest areas, is a proof that people in India are open to adopting technology that empowers them and provides social justice. Today, UPI is widely regarded as one of the most successful fin-tech innovations globally.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM thanks President of Madagascar and highlights the challenges faced by Island States due to climate change in CDRI efforts
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has thanked the President of Madagascar H..E. Andry Nirina Rajoelina for acknowledging India's leadership in promoting climate and disaster resilience through coalition.
In response of tweet by the President of Madagascar, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"Thank you President @SE_Rajoelina. The challenges faced by Island States due to climate change are a key focus of our efforts under the CDRI initiative to create resilient infrastructure."
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Flags Off 85th NCC Cadets Mountaineering Expedition
Youth should be nurtured with strong sense of purpose and passion: Shri Ajay Bhatt
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt today on May 17, 2023 urged the youth to foster strong sense of purpose and passion to meet the challenges of life. He was addressing the National Cadets Corps cadets after flagging off the 85th NCC Boys & Girls Mountaineering Expedition 2023 in New Delhi.
Commending NCC on its role in nation building, Raksha Rajya Mantri said: “The role of NCC in nation building is well known to all of us. The qualities of discipline, leadership, camaraderie and adventure being inculcated among the student community of the nation by the NCC will surely prepare them to take on greater challenges of life”.
The team of NCC Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Yunum in Himachal Pradesh constitutes of 4 Officers, 10 PI Staff and 18 NCC Cadets out of which 11 are Girls. These cadets have been selected from various NCC Directorates of the country.
This is the 85th NCC Cadets Expedition since 1970.The team will be attempting to scale Mt Yunum  located in the Lahaul District of Himachal Pradesh by 1st week of June 2023.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
The Next Big Idea for Innovation can come from anyone, anywhere & not from select few institutions: MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Youth in Gujarat are building this Decade as Gujarat’s Techade
Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today in Surendranagar/Rajkot, Gujarat said that Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities can soon become the centres of innovations and enterprises and that there should focus on enhancing digitalization and skilling activities in these areas.
Referring to the next decade as India’s Techade that will bring along tremendous opportunities for the young Indians, Shri Chandrasekhar said, “The idea that IITs alone can foster innovations has turned redundant. In New India - the next big idea can come from anyone & anywhere. There is huge scope for application of technology in interdisciplinary areas. Young Indians, startups and students must grab the opportunities and carve the way for the whole country to follow.”
The Minister made these observations while addressing students at CU Shah University, Surendranagar on the theme “New India for Young India - Techade of Opportunities” and urged them to work hard to make the next ten years as Gujarat’s Techade.
Emphasising that Industry 4.0 is the future in which manufacturing would play a big role, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has already laid out a roadmap for Aatmanirbhar Bharat to pursue the opportunities in Semicon business, electronics and emerging technology.
“PM Shri Modi is building a New India for Young India with reimagined ambitions so that we can achieve our target of One Trillion USD Digital economy/ 5T USD Economy and also emerge as a trusted partner in technology and a major player in global value chains,” he said.
Complimenting Gujarat for being a pioneer in taking forward Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s idea of New India, Shri Chandrasekhar said, “Gujarat is the first State in the country to come up with a Semiconductor policy of its own. Students and startups in the state can together help usher in the Gujarat Techade.”
On skilling efforts, Shri Chandrasekhar said the Government’s goal is make India a talent Hub and for this purpose, it has taken several proactive measures like 5000 skilling programs, the National Education Policy that facilitates universities to become skilling hubs, allows dual degrees, certification with degrees etc.
The Minister engaged in a ‘Q & A’ session with the students and replied to their questions on topics that ranged from 5G opportunities to growth of MSMEs in Gujarat and data protection legislation.
Later Shri Chandrasekhar left for Rajkot, where he engaged with Startups at the RK University and held a meeting with leaders from the industry, academia and other eminent personalities of the city and shared PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for empowering all Indians - Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
51st IFFI Opening Film: Vinterberg’s ‘Another Round’
As a starting point, this was a pure celebration of alcohol, but it grew into a celebration of life, says Director
: Panaji, Goa, January 16, 2021
The 51st Edition of the International Film Festival of India ’s is opening with the screening of Danish film-maker Thomas Vinterberg’s ‘Another Round’ at Kala Academy in Goa today. The festival’s opening film is also Indian premiere of the movie which is Denmark’s official entry to the 93rd Oscar Awards.
The trailer of the Opening film was showcased during the Opening Ceremony of the 51st IFFI held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium earlier in the day. Speaking about his film and sending his greetings for cinema-lovers in India, in a video message, Vinterberg said, “As a starting point, this was a pure celebration of alcohol, but it grew into a celebration of life”.
The movie starring Cannes Best Actor Award winner Mads Mikkelsen is among a star-studded line up of movies being showcased at IFFI. It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2020. It was released in Denmark on 24 September 2020 by Nordisk Film, and was shown at the Adelaide Film Festival in October 2020.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of YAS through SAI has launched National Talent Search Portal  to provide a platform for young sportspersons of the country: Shri Kiren Rijiju
With an aim to attract talented sports persons from all over the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through Sports Authority of India  has launched National Talent Search Portal . The portal was launched by the Vice President of India on 28.08.2017. The NTSP allows access to the talented sportspersons from any part of the country to upload their online applications in their desired sports discipline for admission in Sports Centres run by SAI under its various sport’s promotional schemes.
The web link of the portal is https://nationalsportstalenthunt.com
The awareness among the sportspersons about the portal can be assessed from the fact that so far 17,33,534 individuals have accessed the home page of the portal out of which 33,552 individuals have registered on it.
This information was given by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & SportsShri Kiren Rijijuin a written reply in RajyaSabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM urges people to visit Matua Maha Mela
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged people to visit Matua Maha Mela in large numbers and paid tribute to Shri Shri Harichand Thakur Ji for showing the path of kindness and service.
In a reply to a tweet by the Union Minister Shri Shantanu Thakur, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"The #MatuaMahaMela2023 is an important event which showcases the vibrant culture of the Matua community. I would urge more people to visit the Mela. Humanity will forever be indebted to Shri Shri Harichand Thakur Ji for showing the path of kindness and service."
"এক অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ন অনুষ্ঠান হল #MatuaMahaMela2023, যেটি মতুয়া সম্প্রদায়ের স্পন্দমান সংস্কৃতিকে তুলে ধরে। আরো অনেকেই এই মেলা দেখুন, এই আমার অনুরোধ। দয়া ও সেবার পথ দেখানোর জন্য ঠাকুর শ্রীশ্রী হরিচাঁদ জীর প্রতি মানবজাতি চিরঋণী হয়ে থাকবে।"
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
India reports 1.32 Lakh Daily New Cases; declining trend in new cases maintained.
India's Active Caseload further declines below 20 lakhsand is presently at17,93,645
Active Cases decrease by 1,01,875in last 24 hours
2,61,79,085total Recoveries across the country so far.
2,31,456patients recovered during last 24 hours.
Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 20th consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 92.48%
Weekly Positivity Rate currently at 8.21%
Daily positivity rate at 6.57%, less than 10% for 9 consecutive days.
Testing capacity substantially ramped up- 35 cr tests total conducted
21.85 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive