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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Cabinet approves Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor of RRTS
The Union Cabinet has approved the following proposal:
- Construction of Regional Rapid Transit System  covering a distance of 82.15 kms.  at a total completion cost of Rs. 30,274 crores;
- Central financial assistance of Rs. 5,634 crores in the form of grant and sub-ordinate debt;
- Institutional arrangement and legal framework for the project. And
- Conditions of sanction of the project.
Salient features:
The RRTS is a first-of-its-kind, rail-based, high-speed regional transit system to be implemented in India. Once operational, it will be the fastest, most comfortable and safest mode of commuter transport in the National Capital Region . The project involves integration with other urban transport systems in an efficient and effective manner which is possible only by adopting innovative methods of designing, technology and institutional management.
The RRTS aims to streamline the urban transportation system, which is stressed due to intensive developments, and increase in the number of private vehicles, thus putting stress on travel infrastructure and industrial activities, and by providing the people a safe, secure, reliable, fast and comfortable public transport.
The project is meant to ensure ‘Universal Access’ by being sensitive to the needs of women, children and vulnerable sections of the society. Safe, secure and comfortable public transport is not only critical for increasing attractiveness of public transport, but also to encourage greater mobility and participation of vulnerable and marginalized sections of the society to promote equity and inclusive development.
The project is proposed to be undertaken by a Special Purpose Vehicle  namely the National Capital Region Transport Corporation  as a joint ownership of the Centre and State Governments with equal contribution, loan from multilateral/bilateral agency through the Department of Economic Affairs /Ministry of Finance  by generally following wherever necessary, various formalities, CVC guidelines and DPE guidelines as necessary for strengthening corporate governance, ensuring transparency and accountability by increased participation by all stakeholders and by putting relevant information in public domain on the website etc.
Benefits:
Implementation of the RRTS would provide much-needed additional public transport infrastructure to National Capital Region to address issues of congestion, air-pollution and catalyse balanced and sustainable regional development.
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Ministry of Coal
E-auction of 10 Commercial Coal Mines to Start Tomorrow
Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal had invited bids for coal mines for commercial coal mining. Technical evaluation of bids has been completed and forward e-auction for 10 coal mines will be launched tomorrow.
E-auction for eight coal mines will be conducted on 13th September and for two coal mines on 14th September, 2022. Total peak rate capacity  of the mines being put up for e-auction is 39.31 million ton per annum.
The Nominated Authority, Ministry of coal has till now successfully auctioned 43 coal mines with PRC of 85.54 million ton per annum.
Ministry of Defence
Review of Construction of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
The progress of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier  project was reviewed by the Empowered Apex Committee  headed by Shri Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary, on 20 Jan 20 at Cochin Shipyard Limited. The review critically examined the current status of the project as the IAC is in a very advanced stage of construction and is scheduled to commence Basin Trials in early 2020 followed by the Sea Trials by mid 2020. This is the 13th EAC Review Meeting of the Project and the first to be held after the signing of the Phase-III of the IAC Contract on 31 Oct 2019 between Government of India, Ministry of Defence & Cochin Shipyard Limited.
The Defence Secretary was accompanied by Vice Admiral Ashok Kumar, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral GS Pabby, Chief of Materiel, Vice Admiral SR Sarma, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition from IHQ MoD and other senior officers from IHQ MoD, Warship Overseeing Team and Carrier Acceptance & Trials Team.
IAC construction is in an advanced state with all four Gas Turbines, main engines having been started, Power Generation Systems comprising of eight Diesel Alternators ready and trials of ship’s major systems and auxiliary equipment in progress. IAC had successfully completed the Pre-Contractors Sea Trials dry dock work package in Dec 2019. Basin trials are conducted for proving of the propulsion, transmission and shafting systems and is scheduled in early half of 2020. The Aircraft Carrier would be ready to commence the Sea Trials once the Basin trials are successfully completed.
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill Development Institutes Running Across The Country
Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  delivers skill training through a comprehensive network of skill development centres/institutes under various schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana , Jan Sikhshan Sansthan , National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme  and Craftsman Training Scheme  through Industrial Training Institutes , to youths across the country. The details of skill development institutes being run by public and private sector in the country and number of youth trained under PMKVY, JSS, NAPS and ITIs are in the table below:
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No. of skill development institutes run across country
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No. of youth trained from 2015-16 to 30.09.2022 under MSDE Schemes 
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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 
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31788
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137.17
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Jan Shikshan Sansthan  
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286
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14.65 
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Industrial Training Institutes 
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14953
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88.41 
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National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
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33146|
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16.74Number of establishments
Amongst the schemes of the MSDE, placements is specifically tracked under PMKVY. Under PMKVY, 24.30 lakh candidates have been provided employment till September 2022. However, as per the third party evaluation reports of other said schemes, there is success in terms of placement or enhancement of income of candidates trained. As far as the employment of the JSS scheme beneficiaries is concerned, third party evaluation report of the scheme has observed that as an impact of the training programme conducted at JSSs, the self and wage employment and private job have become evident. The usefulness of the scheme would be further self-evident from the fact that same report has mentioned that 77.05% of the beneficiary trainees have undergone occupational shifts. The final report of Tracer Study of ITI Graduates  mentions that 63.5% of total ITI pass-outs got employed .
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Shri Piyush Goyal addresses Global Bio-India Startup Conclave, 2021;
Innovation has to be affordable for the people, accessible to the masses, and should have an impact on society: Shri Goyal;
Says our startups, young professionals, innovators, thinkers and scientists will be at the cutting edge of technology worldwide
Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal today addressed Global Bio-India Startup Conclave, 2021, organized by the Department of Biotechnology , GOI. He said that our startups, young professionals, innovators, thinkers and scientists will be at the cutting edge of technology worldwide, & at the forefront of India's development to ensure a better future for our children.
Shri Goyal said that contemporary thinking coupled with the good work that India saw during the COVID period, will help nurture the spirit of inquisitiveness which is there in our children, but needs to be harnessed. He said that innovation has to be affordable for the people, accessible to the masses, and should have an impact on society. He expressed the hope to see more growth & progress, newer technologies which will serve India & ensure we convert future challenges into opportunities.
Shri Goyal complimented all the young startups for their ingenuity, their forward-looking thinking and all the good ideas demonstrated by them. He said that our Startups need to be encouraged to experiment, to go beyond the run of the mill thinking. Stressing on the need to ensure they are not afraid of failure, he said that it is only when somebody fails, he knows how not to do something, and the learning helps in the future. He said that the need of the hour is to engage more & more with rural India also. There is a lot of talent lying there, and this will help us bring together the best of what India has to offer, he added. The Minister said that you cannot have great innovation & invention coming up through just Government initiative, and we need to have all sections of business involved. He emphasized that synergy between the government and the private sector is essential and the government has to be an enabler and provide support to the ecosystem.
Lauding the efforts of DBT, the minister said that they have demonstrated India’s capability and prowess in research, innovation and new technologies.He said that forward looking, contemporary thinking and Professional approach of the department has ensured that there are over four thousand startups in the country in the field of Biotechnology.
During the event, Project development cell of DBT was launched, which will help significant targeted support. 5 new technologies were also launched. On these technologies, the Minister said that these are reflective of India’sAtmanirbharbharat campaign which would help in excelling in modern technology, and help Indians access to better life and also healthcare facilities.
Shri Goyal assured complete support from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to the startups, including support to the startups to get access to the funds, opportunities and exposure to the world.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Glacial Burst
National Disaster Management Authority  has prepared the revised National Disaster Management Plan - 2019 which addresses Glacial Lake Outburst Floods  issues in detail. NDMA has also issued guidelines on Management of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in October, 2020. The guidelines, inter-alia, contain roles and responsibilities, including actions to be taken by various stakeholders, which include agencies of Central and State Governments, for disaster risk management for GLOF. State Government of Uttarakhand has informed that Early Warning Systems, Automatic Weather Station are installed at various locations to protect the susceptible areas.
NDMA has constituted a joint study team of experts from different Institutes and organizations of Central and State Governments to understand the causes of the flash floods in River Rishiganga and Dhauliganga and to suggest Mitigation/Preparedness measures to prevent such future events. Government of Uttarakhand has also constituted a Committee to review the Glacial Natural Lakes and its effects. As per information received from the State Government of Uttarakhand, 74 dead bodies have been recovered so far and 130 persons are still reported missing. State Government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 4 lakh each for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the incident.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Goa Police has done commendable work during the COVID Pandemic: Shripad Naik
Advanced Life Support Ambulance handed over to Goa Police
Goa | 23.11.2020
Goa Police has done a commendable job during the Corona pandemic. So, to repay in CSR way, Goa Shipyard has donated an Advanced Life Support Ambulance worth Rs 23.80 lakh to the police force. Bangalore-based Bharat Electronics Ltd  will also provide Rs 2.50 crore cancer- detection machine fitted in a bus, said Union Minister of State for AYUSH  and Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday.
The Minister was speaking at the handing over of Advanced Life Support Ambulance to Goa Police at Panaji Police Headquarters. On this occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Director General of Police Mukesh Kumar Mina, Chairman and Managing Director of Goa Shipyard CMDE B.B. Nagpal was present.
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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways’ priceless possession John Morris Fire Engine bagged Statesman Challenge Trophy at the Vintage Car display
Currently, it is one of the star exhibits at National Rail Museum, New Delhi.
It was maintained in the Loco & Carriage workshops at Lallaguda, Hyderabad and got retired in 1960.
John Morris Fire Engine, one of the priceless possessions of Indian Railways maintained at the National Rail Museum New Delhi, participated at the 56th Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally organized by The Statesman and VCCI at Major Dhayanchand National Stadium on 15 Jan, 2023. The 56th Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally was flagged off from Statesman House. The John Morris Fire engine led the rally. It successfully bagged Statesman Challenge Trophy this year.
This elite vehicle became a talk of town and centre of attraction among the automobile lovers at the Rally. It even grabbed the attention of the Chief Guest Shri Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Indian Ltd. Shri Sanjay Arora, Delhi Police Commissioner joyfully sat on the driver seat of the fire engine.
John Morris Fire Engine, manufactured in 1914, was acquired by the Nizam of Hyderabad for the Nizam State Railway for dousing fires. It was maintained in the Loco & Carriage workshops at Lallaguda, Hyderabad and got retired in 1960. Currently, it is one of the star exhibits at National Rail Museum, New Delhi. It is the only vehicle in the world fitted with the original Shrewsbury and Challenger Solid Tyres and still retains all the original parts of its fire equipment.
The huge crowd flocked to witness this most prestigious vintage fire engine. The organizers appreciated the efforts of Executive Director, Heritage Dte, Railway Board and Director, National Rail Museum for their incredible contribution in maintaining and preserving this more than a century old fire engine. The fire engine graces the precincts of the National Rail Museum.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares a booklet showcasing the interesting aspects of last month’s Mann Ki Baat episode
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a booklet showcasing the interesting aspects of last month’s #MannKiBaat episode. The booklet has interviews of those who were featured in last month's Mann Ki Baat episode. PM also informed that this month's Mann Ki Baat Programme is scheduled on 11 AM on the 27th March 2022.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Here is a concise booklet that showcases the interesting aspects of last month’s #MannKiBaat episode including interviews with some of those who were featured.
Looking forward to your joining this month’s programme at 11 AM on the 27th." http://davp.nic.in/ebook/mib/mannkibaat/index.html
Ministry of Defence
Validation and Closing Ceremony
Indo – Japan Joint Military Exercise : Dharma Guardian – 2019
In the series of joint bilateral exercises between India & Japan, both nations once again came together to propel their bilateral relations towards the next level. The second edition of bilateral annual military exercise Dharma Guardian - 2019 between Indian and Japanese Army culminated on 31 October 2019 at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School  Vairengte, Mizoram in a function presided over by General Goro Yuasa, Chief of Staff, Japanense Ground Self Defence Forces and Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi, GOC, 3 Corps.
The primary focus of the exercise was to train and equip the contingents in counter insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain. The entire curriculum was planned in a progressive manner wherein the participants initially familiarised with each others' organisation, weapons and combat skills before graduating to joint tactical exercises.
As part of the exercise, important lectures, demonstrations and drills related to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations were conducted. Both the Armies also shared their valuable experiences in countering such situations as also refined drills and procedures for joint operations. The exercise culminated with a 72 hours validation phase.
Besides fostering mutual understanding & trust, this marks reaffirmation of India & Japan to further bolster bilateral security and defence cooperation.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM anguished by the mishap in Alipur, Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the mishap in Alipur, Delhi.
The Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
"Anguished by the mishap in Alipur, Delhi. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest: PM"
Ministry of Home Affairs
Nominations for Padma Awards-2021 open till 15th September, 2020
Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 have started from 1st May, 2020. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2020. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Padma Awards portal https://padmaawards.gov.in .
The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc. All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards. Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
The Government is committed to transform Padma Awards into “People’s Padma”. All citizens are therefore requested to make nominations/recommendations including self-nomination.
The nominations/recommendations should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the above said Padma Portal, including a citation in narrative form , clearly bringing out the distinguished and exceptional achievements/service of the person recommended in her/his respective field/discipline.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has requested all Central Ministries/Departments, States/UT Governments, Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan awardees, Institutes of Excellence that concerted efforts may be made to identify talented persons whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be recognized from amongst women, weaker sections of the society, SCs & STs, divyang persons and who are doing selfless service to the society.
Further details in this regard are available under the heading 'Awards and Medals' on the website of Ministry of Home Affairs . The statutes and rules relating to these awards are available on the website with the link https://padmaawards.gov.in/AboutAwards.aspx
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Secretary chairs review meeting with representatives of social media platforms
Discussions held to prevent misuse of social media sites by undesirable elements
The Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba, along with senior officers of Ministry of Home Affairs; security agencies; MEITY; Department of Telecommunications, took a meeting with representatives of Facebook, Google, Twitter, Whatsapp, You Tube, Instagram to review actions taken to prevent misuse of social media sites by undesirable elements/miscreants to spread rumours, cause unrest, incite cyber crimes especially against women and children and other activities detrimental to national interest. The representatives of these social media players briefed the Government representatives about actions taken by them to ensure blocking of websites, removal of objectionable/malicious contents from public view.
Union Home Secretary called upon them to take concrete steps to ensure a robust & effective system for preventing misuse of their platforms for activities detrimental to national security. He also asked them to nominate India based Grievance Redressal Officers, develop a monitoring mechanism for time bound preventive and other actions to remove objectionable contents from public view and prompt sharing of information sought by Law Enforcement Agencies for investigation purposes. All social media platforms assured full cooperation in this regard.
Union Home Secretary had earlier held a review with the representatives of social media platforms on 28.06.2018. Thereafter a series of meetings has been held with Law Enforcement Agencies and social media service providers to ensure effective measures to prevent misuse of these platforms by anti-national elements and those involved in proliferation of Child Sexually Abuse Material etc.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister reviews the Digital Education initiatives of the Ministry
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the Digital Education initiatives of the Ministry of Education including PM e-Vidya, National Digital Education Architecture , Swayam, among others. Minister of State Smt Annpurna Devi; MoS Shri Rajkumar Ranjan Singh and MoS Dr Subhas Sarkar also attended the meeting. Senior officials of the Ministry briefed the Ministers about these initiatives.
Emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology in Education, Shri Pradhan said that technology would help in achieving the goals of an open, inclusive and accessible education. A vibrant digital ecosystem in education will expand learning opportunities for the students, spur innovation and entrepreneurship in the Education sector, he added.
The Minister noted that COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift towards digital medium of education and assured that Digital initiatives taken by the Ministry to ensure continuity of Education will be further strengthened and institutionalised.