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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt flags-in, in New Delhi, first-ever six-nation Cycling Expedition undertaken by a NIMAS team
The team creates national record in cycling by covering 5,374 kms in just 37 days in six South East Asian Nations
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt flagged-in, in New Delhi on March 15, 2023, ‘Six-Nation Cycling Expedition 2023’ carried out by a team of National Institute of Mountaineering & Adventure Sports , Dirang. A team of four Service personnel, presently posted with NIMAS, led by Director, NIMAS Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal, had undertaken the first-ever cycling expedition in six South East Asian Nations - Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore - from January 16, 2023 to March 06, 2023. In the process, it created a national record in cycling by covering 5,374 kms in just 37 days in six South East Asian Nations.
The Raksha Rajya Mantri commended the NIMAS team for displaying extreme endurance & resilience and making the cycling expedition a great success. He hoped that the NIMAS would continue to bring laurels to the nation through more adventurous journeys.
The team commenced the expedition from Hanoi in Vietnam and culminated it at INA Memorial in Singapore. It was carried out in extreme weather conditions where the team members cycled on an average of 9-10 hours a day.
The team visited over 10 monuments/memorials and interacted with the heroes of Azad Hind Fauj, revisiting the stories of sacrifice and bravery of Indian National Army. In addition, the team scaled the highest peak of Vietnam Mount Fansipan . On March 03, 2023, High Commissioner of India to Singapore Shri P Kumaran had felicitated the team for successful completion of the expedition. It was part of the events organised to mark India’s G-20 presidency and in line with the country’s theme of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
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NIT Puducherry to Conduct Yuva Sangam-Student Exchange Programme
To celebrate the cultural and linguistic diversity of our country, the Government of India is organizing Yuva Sangam  through the Ministry of Education under One India Excellent India Scheme. Also, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and Youth Affairs and Ministry of Sports, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ministry of Railways and Ministry of North Eastern Regional Development play vital roles in organizing these programs.
The Yuva Sangam focuses on conducting exposure tours of the youth comprising students studying in higher educational institutions and off-campus youngsters from a particular region to various states of India. Yuva Sangam  envisages participation from 23 States and UTs from across India. In this regard, Puducherry UT is paired with West Bengal.
A team of 45 delegates from West Bengal  is visiting NIT Puducherry and touring Puducherry UT. They will stay at NIT Puducherry karaikal from 18th May to 24th May, 2023. The inaugural function of this program held today  at National Institute of Technology Puducherry, In this function Shri. A. Kulothungan I.A.S, District Collector and District Magistrate, Dr. G. Aghila, Director, NIT Trichy, Dr. Ganesan Kannabiran, Director, NIT Puducherry, Dr. S. Sundaravarathan, Registrar, NIT Puducherry, Faculty, Staff and Students of NIT Puducherry all are attended this function.
During the tour, the West Bengal Delegates will visit places of interest such as Tharangambadi Ozone Beach, Danish Fort, Museum, Karaikal, MS Swami Nathan Research Foundation, Poompuhar, Chidambaram Natarajar Temple, Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, Estuary and Eco visit, Raj Nivas, Arvind Ashram, Auroville, Legislative Assembly, Museum, White Town, Cultural and Eco visit to Nagore, Velankanni, Vedaranyam Salt March, Kodiyakarai , The Great Living Chola Temples - UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Darasuram and The Big Temple, Thanjavur and Saraswathi Mahal Library.
During their stay, they will also enjoy the traditional performances of Tharai thappattai, Mayilattam, Oillattam, kolattam, karagattam and silambattam by professionals. In addition to these performances, college students of Karaikal will also exhibit the arts and culture to the visitors. Furthermore, each visitor will have a buddy and visit their home to understand the diversity of India and culture of the people of Puducherry. NIT Puducherry acts as the Nodal Institute to host the participants from West Bengal.
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Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves Laying Down Procedure and Mechanism for Asset Monetization of CPSEs/PSUs/other Government Organizations and Immovable Enemy Properties
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved laying down of institutional framework for monetization of identified non-core assets of the CPSEs under Strategic Disinvestment and assets relating to immovable enemy property under the custody of Custodian of Enemy Property for India , MHA as per Section IV of Section 8-A of the Enemy Property Act, 1968. The institutional framework for monetization of the assets is also available for use to monetize other CPSEs, PSUs, other Government organizations and loss making/sick CPSEs.
The multi-layer institutional mechanism envisages constituting of Alternative Mechanism, Core Group of Secretaries on Asset Monetization and Inter-Ministerial Group as main decision bodies.
The exact model for monetization of any particular asset and model contact documents shall be approved by the competent authority based on the recommendations of the technical consultants, respective Administrative Ministry, CPSEs, NITI Ayog etc.
The independent External Monitor set up for Strategic Disinvestment shall oversee the process of asset monetization as well. The approved framework shall be reviewed after a period of two years for instituting any change including delegations on financial limits, if required.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Prakash Javadekar Takes Charge as Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister
Prakash Javadekar assumed office of Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprisestoday
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting & Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar,assumed office today in the Ministryof Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
The Minister was welcomed by Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry, Asha Ram Sihag, Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, Sailesh, and senior officers of both Departments.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Sexual Harassment of Children in Juvenile Homes
The Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015  and the Juvenile Justice  Model Rule, 2016 framed thereunder mandate regular monitoring and inspection.The primary responsibility of execution of the JJ Act lies with the State/UT Government. Ministry has been pursuing with the State/UT Governments to regularly monitor the CCIs. Ministry had issued an advisory to the State/UT Governments on the action to be taken in case of disruption to the life of children and any untoward incidence of abuse in CCIs.
Besides, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights  and State Commission for Protection of Child Rights  have been created as statutory bodies under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 , to oversee the implementation of the JJ Act in the country. As per the information provided by the NCPCR, they have received 43 complaints of sexual harassment / exploitation of children in the CCIs during the last three years, State/UT wise is Annexed.
Annexure
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Sr. No.
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Name of the State/UT
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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Total
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1
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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|
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0
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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0
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3
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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|
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|
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0
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4
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|
Assam
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1
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1
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2
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5
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Bihar
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|
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3
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3
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6
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Chandigarh
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0
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7
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Chhattisgarh
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0
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8
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|
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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0
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9
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|
Daman and Diu
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|
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0
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10
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Delhi
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2
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2
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4
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8
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11
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Goa
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0
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12
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Gujarat
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0
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13
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Haryana
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2
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2
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14
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Himachal Pradesh
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0
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15
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Jammu and Kashmir
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1
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1
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|
16
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Jharkhand
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|
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0
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17
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Karnataka
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0
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18
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Kerala
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0
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19
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Lakshadweep
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0
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20
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Madhya Pradesh
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|
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3
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3
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21
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Maharashtra
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2
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1
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1
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4
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22
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Manipur
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0
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23
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Meghalaya
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0
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24
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Mizoram
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0
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25
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Nagaland
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|
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0
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26
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Orissa
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1
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1
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27
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Puducherry
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|
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0
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28
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Punjab
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0
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29
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Rajasthan
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|
|
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|
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1
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|
1
|
|
30
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|
Sikkim
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|
|
|
|
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0
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31
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|
Tamil Nadu
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1
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|
|
|
|
|
1
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32
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Telangana
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|
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0
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33
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Tripura
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|
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0
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34
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Uttar Pradesh
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4
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|
3
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|
9
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|
16
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|
35
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Uttarakhand
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1
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|
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1
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36
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West Bengal
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0
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Total
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9
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8
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26
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43
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bahrain on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised about the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bahrain on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes.
The MoU was signed in March 11, 2019 at Bengaluru by India and on March 28, 2019 at Manama by Bahrain.
Details:
- This MoU shall enable the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
- This MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from DOS/ISRO and the Bahrain National Space Science Agency  of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
Implementation Strategy and Targets:
The signed MoU would lead to concluding specific implementing Arrangement and setting up of Joint Working Group, to work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
Impact:
The signed MoU will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space.
Expenditure involved:
The financial contribution with respect to each specific activity would depend on the nature of Joint activity and will be detailed in corresponding Implementing Agreements  / Contracts.
Benefits:
Cooperation with the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain through this MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity. Thus, all sections and regions of the country will get benefited.
Background:
- Chief of the Bahrain National Space Science Agency  and the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunication of Bahrain have expressed interest to have space cooperation with ISRO to Indian Ambassador in April 2018.
- As a follow up, on the request of MEA in July 2018, an MoU for India-Bahrain Space Cooperation was drafted and shared with MEA. Subsequently, Bahrain side has given its concurrence and both sides have arrived at mutually agreed version for signing.
President's Secretariat
Decision-Makers have to be Guided by National Interests as well as International Objectives, Both of which should be Adaptive and Multi-Pronged; President Kovind
President Addresses the Valedictory Ceremony of 60th NDC Course through a Video Message
The state of the world today poses multiple challenges before every nation. Decision-makers have to be guided by national interests as well as international objectives, both of which should be adaptive and multi-pronged, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 60th NDC course today  through a video message.
The President said that the policy of expansionism followed by a few nations demands a strategic and matured response globally. It is in this context that the NDC deals with several such challenges and offers its course participants tools to understand the multi-dimensional geostrategic and geopolitical environment for future.
The President said that the NDC has imparted skills and knowledge to senior officers not only from our Armed Forces and Civil Services, but also those from Friendly Foreign Countries, to help them make informed policy decisions related to their respective national objectives and aims. The wide range of curriculum that this course offers for all participants is clearly designed to impart training and knowledge to aspire for a safer world. But a safer world can be thought of only if we could purge it of terrorism, the most virulent curse on humanity. It has become an issue of international significance with various countries of the world facing its wrath. The recent incidents of killings in European countries are reprehensible beyond words. It brings us to the point where we need to understand that terrorism in any form and manifestation needs to be stamped out through collective efforts of the international community.
Referring the institution of ‘The President’s Chair of Excellence on National Security’ at the NDC few days ago, the President said that it was a befitting gesture to mark the diamond jubilee of the great institution. He expressed hope that the Chair would enrich the intellectual and academic standards at India’s apex institution of strategic learning.
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Prime Minister's Office
Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the UAE calls on PM
HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the UAE called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
He conveyed to Prime Minister Modi, greetings from Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The Prime Minister warmly reciprocated the good wishes.
The two dignitaries touched upon a range of bilateral cooperation including in trade and investment, defence and people-to-people ties. The Minister noted the growing interest in UAE for investment in India in sectors such as energy, housing, food processing and infrastructure. PM expressed appreciation for ADNOC’s decision to invest in the upcoming US$ 44 billion 60 MMTPA greenfield mega refinery and petrochemicals complex in India and welcomed the signing of an MoU in this regard earlier today.
The Minister noted the contribution of the Indian community in UAE to the Country’s economy and well-being.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.12 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
61,828 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,554
Active cases stand at 0.01%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.8%
201 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,46,055
188 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
91.15 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,93,051 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas to launch the Road Show for Phase II of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves on 17th Oct’2018
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will launch the Road Show for Phase II of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves on 17th Oct’2018, in New Delhi.
In line with the integrated energy policy of Government of India, Union Cabinet accorded “in principle” approval for Phase-II SPR program which involves creation of additional 6.5 MMT of storage in underground rock caverns and associated facilities at Chandikhol, Odisha  and Padur-II, Karnataka . 
In order to explore feasibility of commercialisation of the Phase I SPR at Padur  and the proposed Phase II SPRs at Chandikhol, Odisha  and Padur II, Karnataka , it is planned to solicit investment partners and pursue the initiatives of Phase II SPRs through PPP mode of implementation for construction, filling, and operation respectively and also filling and operation of the existing Phase I SPR at Padur.
To elicit interest and seek feedback from prospective investors, it is planned to conduct roadshows. Based on the evinced interests, a suitable model for on-boarding of investors/PPP partners will be prepared for an international competitive bidding for wider participation.
The roadshow will outline the Phase I and Phase II SPR programs along with technical details, plausible financial models and the implementation modalities.
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Ministry of External Affairs
Regional Passport Office , Kolkata Organized a Special Exhibition and Cultural Programme at ICCR
Kolkata,27th February
On the eve of 75 years of India's independence, Regional passport office under the ministry of External Affairs and branch secretariat, in collaboration with Indian council for cultural relations, Kolkata & Protector of Emigrants Kolkata has organised a special programme on Saturday 26th February.
In ICCR Satyajit Ray auditorium a special exhibition was formally inaugurated by Governor of West Bengal Sri Jagdeep Dhankhar with his wife Smt. Sudesh Dhankhar.
In his inaugural speech, the Governor said the main objective of this 'Amrit Mahotsav' program is to unfold the story of our unsung heroes of our freedom movement.
He said that the advancement of our digital platform has reduced the corruption rates in our country.
Sri Uttam Kumar Biswas, regional passport officer, Sri R Parthiban ,Regional Director ICCR, Sri Kalyan Kumar Haldar protector of Emigrants Kolkata along with few others were also present on this occasion.
A documentary produced by the Films division was screened in the programme. Rabindra sangit was also presented by Sri Agnibha Bandopadhyay and Chhau dance was performed as well.
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Ministry of Coal
Efforts on to Auction Partially Explored Coal Blocks
362.72 Crores Allocated Under Central Sector Scheme
In Five Years for Coal Mine Infrastructure Development
The Mineral Laws  Act, 2020 was enacted to amend the Coal Mines  Act, 2015 [CMSP Act] and the Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957 [MMDR Act]. The amendments in CMSP Act and MMDR Act enable allocation of coal blocks for composite prospecting license-cum-mining lease. The methodology for auction of coal and lignite mines / blocks for sale of coal / lignite on revenue sharing basis was issued on 28.05.2020 and modified vide order dated 24.11.2021. The methodology shall be applicable on auction of all fully explored coal blocks/mines  and partially explored coal blocks/mines  for sale of coal under the CMSP Act and MMDR Act.
So far, 6 partially explored coal blocks have been successfully auctioned.
No such grant was given to the Coal Ministry. However, Coal companies under the Ministry of Coal have taken up infrastructure development for more efficient evacuation of coal.
Further, under the sub-scheme "Development of Transportation Infrastructure in Coalfield " under the Central Sector Scheme of "Conservation, Safety and Infrastructural Development in coal/lignite mine, the following fund allocation for five years has been approved by the Government:
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Year
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2021-22
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2022-23
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2023-24
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2024-25
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2025-26
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Total
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Approved outlay
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74.72 Cr.
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72.00 Cr
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72.00 Cr
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72.00 Cr
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72.00Cr
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362.72 Cr
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Actual allocation
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65.48 Cr
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50.04 Cr
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-
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This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
India and the Republic of Lithuania today agreed to work in the areas of deep tech Start-Ups and also forge lasting ties in manufacturing of semiconductor chips
A High-level Lithuanian Delegation led by its Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation Mr. Karolis Žemaitis today called on Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh in North Block in New Delhi and discussed ways and means to revive the 2010 Agreement in the area of Science and Technology
Lithuania assures the Indian side that it has robust know-how and capacities in life sciences, biotechnology and other STEM areas and keen to have cooperation between the two countries in high tech Start-Ups: Dr Jitendra Singh
India and the Republic of Lithuania today agreed to work in the areas of deep tech Start-Ups and also forge lasting ties in manufacturing of semiconductor chips.
A High-level Lithuanian Delegation led by its Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Karolis Žemaitis today called on Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in North Block here and discussed ways and means to revive the 2010 Agreement in the area of Science and Technology.
Responding to the keen interest of Dr Jitendra Singh to give a further fillip to Start-Up culture to create more job opportunities and wealth creation, Karolis Žemaitis assured the Indian Minister that Lithuania has robust know-how and capacities in life sciences, biotechnology and other STEM areas and keen to have cooperation between the two countries in high tech Start-Ups.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, India has made rapid advances in the last 9 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi in areas of Science, Technology and Innovation and conveyed to the Lithuanian side that India is ready to extend all help to its age-old partner. He said, apart from rapid and globally recognized achievements in Space, the Biotech laurels in terms of 4 Indigenous Vaccines of COVID is before the world. The Minister said, India has supplied over 723 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine to 94 countries and also shared the COWIN app for efficient vaccine delivery.
The Lithuanian Minister mentioned that a global MNC from his country, "Teltonika" is working with Taiwan for manufacturing of sophisticated chips and the company has a presence in India also and can take collaboration of chip making to a new height in years to come.
The Department of Science & Technology through MEA has been negotiating a Science & Technology Agreement with the Government of Lithuania since 2010. In April 2010, a revised Indian counter draft incorporating few minor modifications was formally submitted to the Lithuanian side. Formal response of the Lithuanian side is still awaited. Copy of the last version may be handed over to the Lithuanian Vice Minister.
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