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Ministry of Steel
RINL Corners glory yet again- wins Ispat Rajbhasha Samman -1st prize
RINL bagged Steel Ministry’s "Ispat Rajbhasha Samman" First Prize for the year 2021-22. CMD, RINL Shri Atul Bhatt received this prestigious award from the Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste in the meeting of Hindi Salahkar Samiti held at Srinagar on Monday. Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary Steel, Smt Ansuli Arya, Secretary, Department of Official Language and Smt Ruchika Chaudhary Govil, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Steel were also present on this occasion.
Shri Kulaste also released RINL's March issue of Hindi In-house Magazine "Rashtriya Ispat Sugandh". Shri Lalan Kumar, GM  and Admin Incharge, RINL-Visakhapatnam steel plant was also awarded First Prize for his special efforts in ensuring effective implementation of Hindi in the organisation. The members of Hindi Salahkar Samiti appreciated various activities being undertaken by RINL for use of E-tools, E-office, training, publications etc.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
India Cooling Action Plan Launched
India is one of the first countries in the world to develop a comprehensive Cooling Action plan which has a long term vision to address the cooling requirement across sectors and lists out actions which can help reduce the cooling demand. Cooling requirement is cross sectoral and an essential part for economic growth and is required across different sectors of the economy such as residential and commercial buildings, cold-chain, refrigeration, transport and industries
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan released the India Cooling Action Plan  today in a function in New Delhi. The Environment Minister said that the thrust of the India Cooling Action Plan  is to look for synergies in actions for securing both environmental and socio-economic benefits. “The overarching goal of ICAP is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all while securing environmental and socio-economic benefits for the society. This will also help in reducing both direct and indirect emissions.” said Dr. Vardhan.
The minister further stated that the India Cooling Action Plan  provides an integrated vision towards cooling across sectors encompassing inter alia reduction of cooling demand, refrigerant transition, enhancing energy efficiency and better technology options with a 20 year time horizon.
The India Cooling Action seeks to  reduce cooling demand across sectors by 20% to 25% by 2037-38,  reduce refrigerant demand by 25% to 30% by 2037-38,  Reduce cooling energy requirements by 25% to 40% by 2037-38,  recognize “cooling and related areas” as a thrust area of research under national S&T Programme,  training and certification of 100,000 servicing sector technicians by 2022-23, synergizing with Skill India Mission. These actions will have significant climate benefits.
The following benefits would accrue to the society over and above the environmental benefits:  Thermal comfort for all – provision for cooling for EWS and LIG housing,  Sustainable cooling – low GHG emissions related to cooling,  Doubling Farmers Income – better cold chain infrastructure – better value of produce to farmers, less wastage of produce,  Skilled workforce for better livelihoods and environmental protection,  Make in India – domestic manufacturing of air-conditioning and related cooling equipment’s,  Robust R&D on alternative cooling technologies – to provide push to innovation in cooling sector.
Cooling is also linked to human health and productivity. Linkages of cooling with Sustainable Development Goals  are well acknowledged. The cross-sectoral nature of cooling and its use in development of the economy makes provision for cooling an important developmental necessity. The development of ICAP has been a multi-stakeholder inclusive process encompassing different Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations, Industry and Industry Associations, Think tanks, Academic and R&D institutions.
Ministry of Defence
Motivational talks & felicitation ceremonies being organised in 75 cities to mark 75th year of Independence
Key Highlights:
- Events being organised by Gallantry Awards Portal, Armed Forces, BRO & NCC
- To be held from August 06-14, 2021
- 75 cities to honour the courage of the bravehearts
- Gallantry Awards Portal to webcast the events live
- Aim is to instill devotion & patriotism among citizens, especially youth
To mark the 75th year of Independence, Gallantry Awards Portal is organising an event in collaboration with the Armed Forces, Border Roads Organisation  and National Cadet Corps  in 75 cities across the country to pay tributes to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the Nation. Under the initiative, motivational talks and felicitation ceremonies are being organised in honour of the gallant heroes.
Seventy five cities across the nation have been selected to honour the courage, character and commitment of the bravehearts and their families with a view to instill a sense of devotion and patriotism among citizens, especially the youth. It will also be a celebration of bravery of the Armed Forces post-Independence.
The events are being organised at different locations across the country in the run up to Independence Day 2021 from August 06-14, 2021. To enable greater reach of the celebrations, the Gallantry Awards Portal  will webcast the events live. The recording of the events will also be available on the YouTube channel of the portal.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, is an initiative of Government of India to commemorate 75 years of progressive India and achievements: Shri Satyendra Prakash, Principal Director General, Bureau of Outreach and Communication, New Delhi
Shri Satyendra Prakash, and Joint Secretary, Information & Broadcasting Ministry, Shri Vikram Sahay jointly launches LED digital display vehicles to take forward message of flagship programmes of the government.
India is observing the 75th year of Independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements, said Shri Satyendra Prakash, Principal Director General, Bureau of Outreach and Communication, New Delhi.
He said this Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Shri Satyendra Prakash, and the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Vikram Sahay jointly launched LED-enabled digital display vehicles to take forward the message of various flagship programmes of the government including, Covid awareness and vaccinations.
The mobile vans of digital display campaign, launched on 2nd March 2022 in Vijayawada, as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations by the Regional Outreach Bureau, Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada are currently undertaking special awareness campaigns across the State of Andhra Pradesh in East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore districts for 10 days, on various welfare programmes being implemented by the Government of India.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.69% GS 2024’,  ‘7.10% GS 2029’,  ‘7.54% GS 2036’  ‘7.40% GS 2062’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “6.69% Government Security 2024” for a notified amount of ₹4,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.10% Government Security 2029” for a notified amount of ₹6,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.54% Government Security 2036” for a notified amount of ₹11,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.40% Government Security 2062” for a notified amount of ₹9,000 Crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 Crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on November 04, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on November 04, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on November 04, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on November 07, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at retail price of Rs 50 per kg from 15th August 
The Department of Consumer Affairs has directed NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at retail price of Rs.50/- per kg from 15th August, 2023 in view of the decline in tomato prices in the wholesale markets.
The retail sale of tomatoes in Delhi-NCR had started from 14th July, 2023. Till 13th August, 2023 a total of 15 lakh kg of tomato had been procured by the two agencies which are being continuously disposed of to the retail consumers in major consumption centres in the country. These locations includes Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan , Uttar Pradesh  and Bihar .
The retail price of tomatoes procured by NCCF and NAFED was initially fixed at Rs.90/- per kg and later reduced to Rs.80/- per kg from 16th July, 2023 and then further to Rs.70/- per kg from 20.07.2023. The latest reduction to Rs.50/- per kg will further benefit the consumers.
Over the past few days, NCCF had substantially increased the quantity of tomato supplied to the retail consumers by stationing its mobile vans across 70 locations all over Delhi, and 15 locations in Noida and Greater Noida. In addition, NCCF is also continuously doing retail sale of tomato through the Open Network for Digital Commerce  platform.
It may be recalled that on the direction of Department of Consumer Affairs, NCCF and NAFED had commenced the procurement of tomato from mandis in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra for simultaneous disposal in major consumption centres where retails prices have recorded maximum increase in last one month.
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Department of Atomic Energy
BRIT, DAE launches new website and BRIT Bandhu mobile app
Mumbai, July 4, 2020
Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary DAE, Shri K N Vyas has launched the updated website of Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology  and a customer-facing mobile application named ‘BRIT Bandhu’ at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. Director BARC & Chairman BRIT Board, Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty and Chief Executive, BRIT, Shri Pradip Mukherjee, were also present at the launch.
New website
The new website can be accessed at the URL http://164.100.166.47. It will be live at https://www.britatom.gov.in after July 9, 2020.
The new website is designed with a view to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information and share the knowledge and expertise in the field of nuclear technology for current and prospective customers. The new website is faster, easier to navigate and more user-friendly, with a uniform and structured user interface, responsive web design and high on accessibility. There are direct links to BRIT’s regional centres located at various parts of the country; products, services and customer support. Technical information such as various radioactive sources is also provided in a range of denominations. Updates regarding new product launches is also a part in the News section.
BRIT Bandhu Mobile App
The BRIT Bandhu mobile app has been launched for equipping the customers with more user-friendly tools and to match the requirements of a modern-day ecommerce platform. The application enables customers to track the status of their orders in a very easy manner, on the go. It also offers up-to-date notifications on invoices and reminders for renewal of procurement authorizations. The Chief Executive, BRIT has said that an updated version of the app will be launched in some time, which will enable customers to also place orders, make payment and perform other processing tasks which they can currently do on the BRIT website.
User feedback and experience are welcome at ceoffice@britatom.gov.in. The app is available for download in Google Play Store at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindspacetech.BritBandhu.
About BRIT
As a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy , BRIT focuses on providing the benefits of the use of radioisotope applications and radiation technology to industry, healthcare, research and agricultural sectors of society at large. BRIT provides a broad portfolio of products in the form of Radiopharmaceuticals, Labelled Compounds and Nucleotides, Sealed Radiation Sources, Gamma Chambers, Blood Irradiators and Radiography Exposure Devices. BRIT also offers Isotope Application services, Radioanalytical services, Calibration and Dosimetry services and Radiation Processing Services besides Project Consultancy services for setting up Radiation Processing Plants in the private sector.
Ministry of Finance
Ms Bharati Das takes charge as new Controller General of Accounts 
Ms Bharati Das took charge as the new Controller General of Accounts  here today. Ms Das is the 27th Controller General of Accounts , Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Ms Bharati Das, a 1988-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service  officer, is appointed by the Government of India as the Controller General of Accounts , Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, with effect from October 18, 2021.
Prior to that, Ms Das has served as Principal Chief Controller of Accounts  Central Board of Direct Taxes, Pr. CCA Ministry of External Affairs, Pr. CCA Ministry of Home Affairs and CCA, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Director, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Ministry of
Port, Shipping & Waterways.
Controller General of Accounts  is ‘the Principal Advisor’ on Accounting matters to the Union Government. CGA is responsible for establishing and managing a technically sound Management Accounting System and preparation & submission of the accounts of the Union Government. CGA is also responsible for exchequer control and internal audits for central Government.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Promoting Farm Mechanization
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare  is promoting farm mechanization mainly through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization .Mechanization for crop residue management is promoted through the Central Sector Scheme ‘Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi’ . The other schemes of the Department such as Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana , which give autonomy to states to choose interventions as per their choice and integrated programmes such as Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture  and National Food Security Mission  also have components supplementing farm mechanization.
During the years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, the funds amounting to Rs.1591.02 crores, Rs. 2502.69 crores and Rs. 2101.93crores, respectively have been allocated/released to the State Governments towards farm mechanization under SMAM, CRM and RKVY schemes together.
Selection of farmers for assistance under the schemes are done by the State Governments as per the broad guidelines of these schemes which stipulate focusing the areas of low ratio of farm power availability, areas with large number of small and marginal holdings and areas having less productivity of food grains but have potential to enhance productivity.
The impact evaluation studies highlight overall positive impact of mechanisation on farming as it was reported that mechanisation helped in overall increase of 17.9% in productivity and 14.1% in seed germination. Mechanisation also helped in saving nearly 1/3rd of the time of operations, 30% reduction in labour requirements, 11% reduction in seed rate, 26.6% reduction in weed instances, 22.4% reduction in diesel consumption and 12.7% reduction in fertiliser requirements.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shri Sadananda Gowda reviews availability of Covid related medicines
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Sadananda Gowda held a meeting today with senior officials Department of Pharmaceuticals to review the availability of medicines being used in the management of COVID19.
In a tweet shared by the Minister he said that Department of Pharmaceuticals is working closely with the States to ensure uninterrupted availability of medicines across the country.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness as JNPA registers highest throughput by crossing an impressive 6 million TEUs for the first time in history
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness as Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority  registered highest throughput by crossing an impressive 6 million TEUs on March 30 for the first time in history.
In reply to the tweet by JNPA, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Noteworthy feat by one of India’s important ports.”
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone for Ten NH projects worth more than Rs 8000 crore in Pratapgarh and Deoria regions of Uttar Pradesh
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari laid Foundation stone for 5 NH projects worth Rs 2,200 crore in Pratapgarh region and 5 NH projects worth Rs 6,215 Crore in Deoria Region of Uttar Pradesh today in presence of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath.
Shri Gadkari said with the widening of 43 km of National Highway 330 from Pratapgarh to Sultanpur being constructed at a cost of Rs 1290 crore, the travel time from Prayagraj to Pratapgarh via Ayodhya will be reduced. He said the work of construction of proposed 14 km bypass in Pratapgarh at a cost of Rs 309 crore will also start soon. The Minister said road safety work will be done on National Highway 31 at a cost of Rs 27 crore for street lights, bus shelters among others . The construction of Pratapgarh-Musafirkhana section will accelerate the development of cement plant, gas plant, bottling plant and dairy milk factory industries. All these projects will encourage investment in Uttar Pradesh and create new employment opportunities.
Speaking about the Deoria project Shri Gadkari said construction of 22 km, 4-lane bypass at a cost of 1750 crores in Deoria will be awarded in August, 2023.He said the backward areas of Deoria and Gorakhpur will get benefit from these projects. The Minister said connectivity with Bihar will also improve with these projects.
Shri Gadkari said under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath we are committed to create a new path of progress through national highways in Uttar Pradesh.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
I & B Secretary launches NFAI Calendar 2020 featuring Musical Instruments in Indian Cinema
NFAI calendar is going to be a Collector’s item for all film lovers, said Secretary I&B, Shri Amit Khare while inaugurating “The NFAI Calendar 2020” during the 50th edition of International Film Festival of India  in Goa today. Calendar focuses on the musical instruments in Indian Cinema featuring some rare images from the collection of the archive.
The calendar brings 24 images presenting musical extravaganza with a compilation of actors playing musical instruments in cinemas of various languages in India. Renowned filmmakers Subhash Ghai, Shaji Karun, Rahul Rawail were present along with President of Federation of Film Societies of India, Kiran Shantaram, on this occasion. Chief Secretary, Government of Goa, Shri Parimal Rai, and Additional Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Shri Atul Tiwari, graced the occasion along with DG, Bureau of Outreach Communication, Shri Satyendra Prakash, and Director NFAI, Shri Prakash Magdum.
The NFAI Calendar 2020 is a rich compilation of the treasure of Indian musical instruments in Indian Cinema. The Calendar featurs rare images of Raj Kapoor playing Tamboora ; JayashreeGadkar playing Veena ; VishnupantPagnis playing Ektara ; P L Deshpande playing Tenor Banjo ; Sivaji Ganesan playing Nadaswaram ; Neralattu Rama Poduval playing Idakka ; Raj Kumar playing Shehnai , Kalpana playing Violin , Kishore Kumar playing Harmonium  etc. The added attraction is a QR code on calendar that can be scanned to get detailed information about the featured image and the concerned film.
This year the Calendar is available in two formats, Wall and Table and can be purchased by booking online at www.nfai.gov.in
Special Service and Features
Yoga Day celebrations of CBC held
As a part of the International Yoga Day 2023 celebrations, the Central Bureau of Communication under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized a yoga awareness programme at the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School Poovachal, in Thiruvananthapuram. The event aimed to promote the significance and benefits of yoga, particularly among adolescents.
was inaugurated by T. Sanal Kumar, the President of Poovachal Grama Panchayat. Additional Director General of the PIB, Central Bureau of Communication Kerala and Lakshadweep Region , Shri, V. Palanichami IIS presided overt the meting. Smt V. Parvathy IIS, Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Communication delivered the introductory speech.
Dr. G. P. Siddhi, Senior Medical Officer of Kattakkada Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, conducted a class on the theme "Yoga for Health in Adolescents" and Dr. Sajana David led a session on the theme "Reclaiming Our Humankind with Yoga."
Dr. Anpurani led a live yoga demo session which witnessed the participation of over 100 students.
Central Bureau of Communication Field Exhibition Officer Smt. Juney Jacob, Principal Smt. P.S. Priya, Smt. Seema Xavier, and Headmaster Sri. S. Biju Kumar spoke on the occasion.
Yoga performance competitions were organized, and winners were awarded. Attendees were also treated to a captivating puppet drama that highlighted the essence of Yoga Day.
The theme of this year's International Day of Yoga is Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam.
Photo aption: Poovachal Grama Panchayat President T.Sanal Kumar inaugurating yoga programme at Poovachal Government V & HSS School, in the presence of ADG V.Palaichamy IIS.
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Ministry of Railways
No proposal regarding changing the name of Barddhaman  railway station in Eastern Railway
No proposal regarding changing the name of Barddhaman  railway station in Eastern Railway is under consideration in Ministry of Railways.
As per the existing guidelines, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, alone is the competent authority to approve change in the name of a railway station on Indian Railways. It does so on the recommendation of the State Government concerned after obtaining No Objection Certificate  from Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Science & Technology, Surveyor General of India and Department of Post.
No communication has been received from Ministry of Home Affairs requesting No Objection Certificate  for the same.