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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 605
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 215.44 Crore
More than 16 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 215.44 Crore  landmark milestone today. More than 16 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
|
|
10414614
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10111875
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6885418
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18435705
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17707532
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
13400497
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
40656977
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
30926524
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61806141
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
52687593
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
560942652
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
514494742
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
78739534
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203970383
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
196661286
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
41960582
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127627869
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
122938499
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
44108356
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
1023854341
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|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
945528051
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Precaution Dose
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|
185094387
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Total
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2154476779
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 12th September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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31
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
221
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
5983
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
47
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
323
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
14062
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
23518
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
48891
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
8681
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
22182
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
16633
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
65661
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
902718
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2546
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
13614
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
402538
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1662
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9320
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
159098
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
53118
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
160212
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1484399
|
|
Total
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|
1697729
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Power
Aggregate Technical and Commercial Losses reduced from 21.50% to 20.93%
Rs 112 crore outlay for R &D schemes in power sector
Transmission and Distribution losses are the losses incurred in Electrical networks due to reasons including heat losses and billing inefficiencies. The cost of power generation depends on various factors including the type of Generation, Capital cost, Finance costs, Cost of fuel, Operation and Maintenance  costs and employees & administrative costs.
As per the information available in the “Report on Performance of Power Utilities‟ published by Power Finance Corporation , the cost of Power to Distribution Utilities increased from Rs. 4.21 / KWh in the year 2017-18 to Rs. 4.73 / KWh in the year 2019-20, in which time, the Aggregate Technical and Commercial Losses reduced from 21.50% to 20.93%.
The Government is promoting Research and Development  for the Indian Power Sector through Central Power Research Institute  and various R&D schemes. The Government has recently approved the proposal for continuation of R&D schemes in the Power Sector to be implemented through CPRI with an outlay of Rs. 112 crore.
A Standing Committee on R&D  in Power Sector has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority to identify and prioritize important strategic areas of R&D, which are to be implemented under “R&D” schemes. The SCRD identifies leading Researchers and Domain Experts in diverse areas of Power Sector and engage them in the Research Schemes.
Technical Committees in specific fields of power, namely, Thermal Generation, Hydro Generation, Transmission and Grid, Distribution & Energy Conservation, have also been constituted to assist the SCRD in evaluating R&D proposals and monitoring of the R&D projects till successful completion. The committees have representation from Academia, Industry, Utilities and Policy making bodies.
Further, Research projects from eminent Institutions across India like IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Silchar, CMET Thrissur, CPRI, have been supported on various thrust areas pertaining to Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Clean Energy and Renewables.
This information was given by Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shri R.K Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Govt brings masks and hand sanitizers under the Essential Commodities Act
In view the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19  and concern of the logistics for COVID-19 management particularly during last couple of weeks and that masks  and hand sanitizers have been noted to be either not available with most of the vendors in the market or are available with great difficulty at exorbitant prices, Government has notified an Order under the Essential Commodities Act to declare these items as Essential Commodities up to 30th June, 2020 by amending the Schedule of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. It has also issued an advisory under the Legal Metrology Act. Under the E.C Act, after discussions with the manufacturers, States can ask them to enhance their production capacity of these items, to make the supply chain smooth, while under the L.M. Act the States can ensure sale of both the items at MRP.
On these two items, the States may now notify the Central order in their official Gazette, also issue their own orders under the EC Act to that effect and take necessary actions as per the situation prevailing in the respective States. Under the EC Act, powers of the Central Government have already been delegated to the States by way of orders during 1972 to 1978. The States/UTs, therefore may take action against the offenders under the EC Act and PBMMSEC Act. An offender under the EC Act may be punished with an imprisonment upto 7 years or fine or both and under the PBMMSEC Act, he can be detained for maximum of 6 months.
The decision would empower the Government and States/UTs to regulate production, quality, distribution etc. of masks  and hand sanitizers and to smoothen the sale and availability of these items and carry out operations against orders speculators etc. and those involved in over pricing, blackmarketing etc. It will enhance the availability of both the items to the general people at reasonable prices or under MRP. The States are also advised to give publicity of State Helplines for registering complaints by the consumers of the above two items. The consumers may also register their complaints in this matter with the National Consumer Helpline No. 1800-11-4000, Online Complaints: www.consumerhelpline.gov.in, Department’s Website www.consumeraffairs.nic.in, dsadmin-ca[at]nic[dot]in and dirwm-ca[at]nic[dot]insecy.doca[at]gov[dot]in.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia flagged off direct daily flight between Kolhapur-Bengaluru
The route will be operated by IndiGo seven days a week
Enhanced air connectivity between these cities will help bolster tourism and trade activities in the region
Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen. Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh  have inaugurated a direct flight from Kolhapur to Bengaluru today.
The flight will operate from 13th January as per the following schedule:
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Flight No.
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From
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To
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Departure
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Arrival
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Frequency
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Aircraft
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6E - 7427
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Bengaluru
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Kolhapur
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14:50
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16:45
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Daily
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ATR
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6E - 7436
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Kolhapur
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Bengaluru
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17:05
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18:50
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Daily
In his inaugural address, Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia said that focusing on the development and progress of Kolhapur, an investment of 245cr is finalized for the construction of a new airport terminal, expansion of the runway, and the establishment of an ATC tower.
Furthering the vision and mission of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to connect every corner of India, with the inauguration of this route Kolhapur is connected with Hyderabad, Tirupati, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and today, India’s silicon capital Bengaluru.
The minister further emphasized that with the commencement of this connectivity, new opportunities will rise and benefit people of both cities.
Gen. Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh  congratulated the people of Kolhapur for getting this connectivity, which will help in boosting business, trade, and tourism in the area.
The inauguration was graced by Prof. Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, MP, Lok Sabha, and Shri Ruturaj Sanjay Patil, MLA - Kolhapur South. Besides, Shri SK Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Shri R. K. Singh, Principal Advisor, IndiGo, and other dignitaries from MoCA, AAI, IndiGo, and local administration from Kolhapur were also present.
Special Service and Features
Holidays to be observed by Central Government Offices in Kerala in 2023
The list of Holidays for the year 2023 to be observed by Central Government Offices in Kerala has been published. In 2023, there will be 17 holidays and 41 restricted holidays.
Holidays:
|January 26
||Republic Day
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|April 04
||Mahavira Jayanti
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|April 07
||Good Friday
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|April 21
||Idu'l-Fitr ,
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|May 05
||Buddha Purnima
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|June 28
||Idu'l Zuha 
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|July 28
||Muharram
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|August 15
||Independence Day
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|August 29
||Thiruvonam
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|September 06
||Janmashtami
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|September 27
||Milad-Un-Nabi 
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|October 2
||Gandhi Jayanti
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|October 23
||Mahanavami
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|October 24
||Vijayadasami
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|November 12
||Diwali
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|November 27
||Guru Nanak Jayanti
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|December 25
||Christmas
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Of these, April 21: Idu'l-Fitr, June 28: Idu'l Zuha , July 28: Muharram, and September 27: Milad-Un-Nabi  have been adopted from the State list. If the State Government changes any of these Holidays, only the changed date will be observed as a Holiday for the Central Government Offices in Kerala
Two of the 41 restricted holidays are available to Central Government employees. These include the following special days in Kerala:January 02: Mannam Jayanti,January 14:Makarasanranti, February 18: Maha Shivrathri, March 12: Ayya Vaikundaswamy Jayanti , April 14 : Vishu, July 17: Karkadaka Vavu, August 28: First Onam, August 30: Third Onam, August 31 - Fourth Onam/Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti, September 19 :Ganesh Chaturthi, September 22: Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi Day
The decision regarding finalization of the list of holidays to be observed by Central Government Offices in 2022 was taken at a meeting of the Central Government Welfare Employees Coordination Committee in Thiruvananthapuram.
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President's Secretariat
President of India hosts President of Sri Lanka; Says India wants Sri Lanka to be part of its growth story
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received His Excellency Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . He also hosted a banquet in his honour.
Welcoming President Rajapaksa on his first State Visit to India, the President said that as close neighbours our growth and progress are tied together. We both have a common stake in the peace and prosperity of our neighbourhood. Our bilateral relationship has its own standing and footing, and we must make progress in that manner. We should strengthen our cooperation in all fields to promote shared security and development of both the countries and our region. Our close relationship should be built upon our common aspirations, our shared commitment to work together and our mutual sensitivity to each other’s concerns.
The President said that India has always been keen to strengthen the economic pillar of our bilateral relationship and promote greater trade and investment links between India and Sri Lanka. India wants Sri Lanka to be part of its growth story. There is a lot that can be achieved, given the synergies between our economies.
The President said that development cooperation is an important pillar of India-Sri Lanka ties. India is happy that its engagement with Sri Lanka in this regard has brought tangible benefits to the people. India is ready to undertake more projects of mutual interest, as per Sri Lanka’s own requirements and priorities.
Subsequently, in his banquet speech, President Kovind said that India attaches the highest importance to its relationship with Sri Lanka. We wish to see a stable, prosperous and peaceful Sri Lanka, wherein the aspirations of all her people are fulfilled. Inclusivity and respect for diversity are the strength of our shared democratic values. Our government’s vision of inclusive development, that is ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas’ also extends to our neighbourhood.
The President said that our shared heritage is deep and abiding. We need to find innovative ways to further cement our multi-faceted ties for the mutual benefit of our peoples. We deeply appreciate Sri Lankan government’s resolve to work closely with us to ensure stability and security in our region.
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Ministry of Railways
Recruitment of 2.3 Lakh people in Railways
Three Centralized Employment Notifications  for around 1.41 lakh vacancies for various Group ‘C’ posts  have been notified in 2018. Against 02 CENs, recruitment is completed and, as on 14.11.2019, panels of around 73,500 candidates have already been supplied to Indenting Railways.
Further, in 2019, another four CENs for around 1.43 lakh additional vacancies have also been notified. Recruitment for 01 CEN is completed and, as on 14.11.2019, panels of 1519 candidates have been furnished to Indenting Railways. Recruitment process for remaining CENs is in progress.
Further, for around 10,000 vacancies of Sub-Inspectors and Constables in Railway Protection Force / Railway Protection Special Force , three CENs have been issued in 2018 and recruitment for the same has been completed.
A total of about 2.94 lakh vacancies for various Group ‘C’ posts  have been notified in years 2018 & 2019. Retirement  is one of the parameters of vacancy assessment process.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends best wishes to Indian contingent for Tokyo Olympics
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent for Tokyo Olympics2020.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Come, let us all #Cheer4India!
Caught a few glimpses of the @Tokyo2020 Opening Ceremony.
Wishing our dynamic contingent the very best. #Tokyo2020"
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Devendra Jhajharia for winning Silver medal in Javelin at Paralympics Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Devendra Jhajharia for winning the Silver medal in Javelin at Paralympics Games in Tokyo.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Superb performance by @DevJhajharia! One of our most experienced athletes wins a Silver medal. Devendra has been making India continuously proud. Congratulations to him. Best of luck for his future endeavours. #Paralympics"
Ministry of Jal Shakti
PM to launch ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan:Catch the Rain’ campaign on 22nd March
Historic MoA for Ken Betwa Link Project to be signed
Gram Sabhas to take ‘Jal Shapath’ for water conservation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan:Catch the Rain’ campaign on World Water Day i.e. on 22nd March 2021 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. In the presence of the Prime Minister, the signing of historic Memorandum of Agreement between the Union Minister of Jal Shakti and the Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project, the first project of the National Perspective Plan for interlinking of rivers, will also take place.
About ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan:Catch the Rain’
The Campaign will be undertaken across the country, in both rural and urban areas, with the theme “catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls”. It will be implemented from 22nd March 2021 to 30th November, 2021 - the pre-monsoon and monsoon period in the country. It will be launched as a Jan Andolan to take water conservation at grass-root level through people’s participation. It is intended to nudge all stakeholders to create rainwater harvesting structures suitable to the climatic conditions and subsoil strata, to ensure proper storage of rainwater.
After the event, Gram Sabhas will be held in all Gram Panchayats of each district  to discuss issues related to water and water conservation. Gram Sabhas will also take ‘Jal Shapath’ for water conservation.
About MoA for Ken Betwa Link Project
The agreement heralds the beginning of inter- state cooperation to implement the vision of Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee to carry water from areas that have surplus water to drought prone and water deficit areas, through the interlinking of rivers. This project involves transfer of water from the Ken to the Betwa River through the construction of Daudhan Dam and a canal linking the two rivers, the Lower Orr Project, Kotha Barrage and Bina Complex Multipurpose Project. It will provide annual irrigation of 10.62 lakh ha, drinking water supply to about 62 lakh people and also generate 103 MW of hydropower.
The Project will be of immense benefit to the water starved region of Bundelkhand, especially to the districts of Panna, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Sagar, Damoh, Datia, Vidisha, Shivpuri and Raisen of Madhya Pradesh and Banda, Mahoba, Jhansi and Lalitpur of Uttar Pradesh. It will pave the way for more interlinking of river projects to ensure that scarcity of water does not become an inhibitor for development in the country.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH notifies rules for facilitating renewal of International driving licence while travelling abroad
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification on 7th Jan 2021 to facilitate the issuance of International Driving Permit  for Indian citizens whose IDP has expired while they are abroad.
There was no mechanism for its renewal while citizens were abroad and their IDP had expired. Now, with this amendment, it is proposed that Indian citizens can apply for renewal through the Indian Embassies / Missions abroad, from where these applications would move to the VAHAN portal in India, to be considered by the respective RTOs. IDP would be couriered to the citizen at his/her address abroad by the respective RTOs.
This notification also removes the conditions of a Medical Certificate and a valid visa at the time of making the request for the IDP in India. The idea is that a citizen who has a valid driving licence should not have a requirement for another medical certificate. Further, there are countries where the Visa is issued on arrival or Visa is issued at the last moment: in such cases, VISA is not available when applying for the IDP in India before travel. Hence , IDP application can be made with out VISA now.
Ministry of Textiles
Market Linked Focus Products Scheme
The Market Linked Focus Products Scheme  was being implemented under the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14, as extended till 31.03.2015. The Scheme is no longer in operation for exports from 01.04.2015, as the new FTP 2015-20 is launched on 01.04.2015 with new scheme in the name of Merchandise Export from India Scheme 
In order to bail out the textile sector from the severe consequences of COVID-19, Ministry of Textiles has conducted a Symposium with Textile Export Promotion Councils and other industry stakeholders for finalizing a list of potential textile and apparel export products against which exports can be enhanced. The list of potential export products were shared with the Indian Missions abroad for identification of potential buyers in the respective countries. Further, to make the textile sector competitive by rebating all taxes/levies in international market, the Government has decided to continue the RoSCTL  scheme until such time the RoSCTL scheme is merged with Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Product  Scheme. For this purpose, the Government has approved adhoc allocation of funds of Rs.7398 crore for FY 2020-21 for issuance of duty credit scrips under RoSCTL Scheme. Further, in order to boost exports in MMF sector, Government has removed anti-dumping duty on PTA, a key raw material for the manufacture of MMF fibre and yarn. To mitigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on trade, this Ministry has taken up the various trade facilitation related issues raised by the industry stakeholders from time to time with the concerned Ministries for early redressal.
Details of textile products exported to US and European countries during the last three years, year and product-wise are as under:
 Textile products exported to US:

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||
|
2017-18
|
|
2018-19
|
|
2019-20
|
|
Readymade Garment
|
|
3864.30
|
|
4165.66
|
|
4227.30
|
|
Cotton Textiles
|
|
2090.39
|
|
2289.11
|
|
2254.72
|
|
Man-made textiles
|
|
537.48
|
|
599.93
|
|
550.21
|
|
Wool & Woolen textiles
|
|
7.63
|
|
6.84
|
|
7.77
|
|
Silk Products
|
|
13.79
|
|
20.20
|
|
26.65
|
|
Carpets
|
|
733.24
|
|
808.01
|
|
774.76
|
|
Jute Products
|
|
70.60
|
|
70.41
|
|
74.80
|
|
Total Textile & Clothing
|
|
7317.43
|
|
7960.16
|
|
7916.21
|
|
Source: DGCIS
 Textile products exported to European Countries:

|
||
|
2017-18
|
|
2018-19
|
|
2019-20
|
|
Readymade Garment
|
|
6444.21
|
|
6225.43
|
|
5710.68
|
|
Cotton Textiles
|
|
1582.29
|
|
1440.17
|
|
1339.95
|
|
Man-made textiles
|
|
1510.58
|
|
1500.26
|
|
1336.71
|
|
Wool & Woolen textiles
|
|
86.99
|
|
100.27
|
|
81.83
|
|
Silk Products
|
|
19.31
|
|
19.82
|
|
15.65
|
|
Carpets
|
|
413.77
|
|
384.95
|
|
340.06
|
|
Jute Products
|
|
89.86
|
|
92.52
|
|
101.76
|
|
Total Textile & Clothing
|
|
10147.01
|
|
9763.42
|
|
8926.64
|
|
Source: DGCIS
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Rural Development
More than 4.31 lakh rural houses and 1.37 lakh water conservation structures, 38287 cattle sheds, 26459 farm ponds, and 17935 Community Sanitary Complexes created by the 16th week of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
In the pursuit of objectives of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan , a large number of structures have been created including 1,37,787 water conservation structures, 4,31,640 rural houses, 38,287 cattle shed, 26,459 farm ponds, and 17,935 Community Sanitary Complex. 7,816 works have been taken up through District Mineral Funds, 2,123 Gram Panchayat have been provided internet connectivity, a total of 22,592 works related to solid and liquid waste management, 65,374 candidates have been provided skill training through Krishi Vigyan Kendras  during the Abhiyaan.
By the 16th week a total of about 33 crore mandays employment provided and Rs.33114 crore has been spent so far in the of pursuit of objectives of the Abhiyaan.
GKRA was launched to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers returning to villages and similarly affected citizens in rural area, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. The Abhiyaan is taking action on mission mode to provide employment to migrant workers who have returned to their native villages of 6 states. The Abhiyaan is now empowering villagers with livelihood opportunities in 116 districts of these states.
The Abhiyaan’s success so far can be seen as convergent efforts of 12 Ministries/Departments and State Governments, which are giving higher quantum of benefits to the migrant workers and rural communities. The stage is set for longer term action for a longer term initiative for jobs and livelihoods for those who chose to stay back.