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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
EEPC India’s e-catalogue launched by Secretary Department of Commerce
The Secretary Department of Commerce, Smt. Rita Teaotia launched EEPC India’s e-catalogue in New Delhi today. This is a major digital drive under the aegis of EEPC India for promoting the country's engineering exports through the 'Brand India' initiative, reaching major export destinations through digital technologies.
Launching the e-catalogue the Secretary Department of Commerce, Ms Rita Teaotia said the e-catalogue can be a model for other export promotion councils for taking similar initiatives. The e-catalogue covers four major sectors:-
 Medical devices
 Textile machinery and accessories
 Electrical machinery equipment
 Pumps and valves
The Secretary Department of Commerce felt that more engineering product group panels should also come forward and make themselves part of this e-catalogue.
The e-catalogue would be compatible on different devices such as laptops, tabs and mobile phones. Potential buyers anywhere in the world, will be able to use features such as Advanced Search with City, End Use Sector, Certificates and Product Categories.
The e-catalogue will also have an option to download profiles of individual companies. There would be dedicated kiosks at major engineering exhibitions globally participated by EEPC India, besides back end support, to circulate overseas sourcing queries, media publicity and promotion and digital promotion and SEO.
The EEPC India Chairman Shri Ravi P. Sehgal said textile engineering is one of the sectors to be promoted through the Brand India digital drive. It has the potential to be the largest manufacturing hubs for the world, second to China.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 617
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 217.54 Crore
More than 12 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 217.54 Crore  today. More than 12 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
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10414988
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2nd Dose
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10116856
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Precaution Dose
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6978746
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18436444
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2nd Dose
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17713574
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Precaution Dose
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13572207
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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40938521
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2nd Dose
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31526033
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61914687
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2nd Dose
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52959869
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561177789
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2nd Dose
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515382754
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Precaution Dose
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89868842
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204012088
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2nd Dose
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196870358
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Precaution Dose
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46520751
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127655240
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2nd Dose
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123078314
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Precaution Dose
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46287533
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1024549757
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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947647758
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Precaution Dose
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203228079
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Total
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2175425594
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 24th September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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24
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2nd Dose
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168
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Precaution Dose
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4491
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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30
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2nd Dose
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212
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Precaution Dose
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9188
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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15089
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2nd Dose
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32022
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4634
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2nd Dose
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15924
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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12907
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2nd Dose
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43843
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Precaution Dose
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682520
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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1955
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2nd Dose
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9240
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Precaution Dose
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265915
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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1100
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2nd Dose
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5692
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Precaution Dose
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123112
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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35739
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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107101
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Precaution Dose
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1085226
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Total
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1228066
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.
AYUSH
100 Days countdown to 7th International Day of Yoga, 2021
The press conference on 100 days’ countdown to 7th IDY by Shri Kiren Rijiju, Honourable Minister of State , Youth Affairs & Sports and additional Charge MoS AYUSH scheduled at 3PM on 12.3.2021 was called off due to security reasons.
The Secretary  announced that Hon’ble Minister will be participating in the countdown celebration at MDNIY, Ashok Road, New Delhi at 7.30 AM to 9 AM on 13.3.2021. All media persons were invited to attend the celebration where live demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol would be done.
It is worth mentioning that 100 days’ countdown is an important event in observation of International day of Yoga every year. The Ministry hopes to kindle a “Mass Movement for Health and Wellbeing” through Yoga in the 100 -day run-up to IDY-2021. At a time when the country and the world are focussed on recovery from the adverse effects of the pandemic, such a movement would be highly relevant and contribute significantly to the recovery of Pandemic of CoVId-19 —lending greater focus to public health, preventive medicine, and personal care on both physical and mental fronts.
The launch of 100 days’ countdown will be done by the Hon’ble Minister at 7.30 AM on 13.3.2021 in MDNIY, New Delhi. This CYP - based activity will be inaugurated ,which will be live-streamed through various social media platforms of the Ministry and sister organisations.
IDY 2021 is the 7th edition of International Day of Yoga This year will mark the 7th edition of International Day of Yoga  on the 21stof June, which was recognised as the IDY by the United Nations General Assembly at the initiative of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 by a unanimous vote.
Every year the Hon’ble PM himself leads the nation in observation of IDY. Last year the venue was Leh, but the physical event could not happen due to pandemic. However, around 100 volunteers from UT Ladhak were trained by MDNIY as yoga protocol instructors. The Yoga instructors and teachers helps development of tourism in the region. The Hon’ble Minister will also inaugurate the reorientation programme for these yoga protocol instructors. The Hon’ble Minister will also participate in live demonstration of the CYP during the 100 days’ launch by MDNIY.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training to Hold Half Marathon for Central Employees and their Family Members in New Delhi Tomorrow
Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board  under the Department of Personnel and Training  and Youth Hostels Association of India  are jointly organizing Half Marathon race for Central Government Employees and their immediate families in New Delhi tomorrow. Theme of the event is to promote fitness amongst Central Government employees and their family members. On the sidelines, it will also promote Scheme for promotion of Adventure Sports and similar activities amongst Central Government Employees-Calendar of Programme for the year 2019.
The Starting & Finishing point of the event will be at the Sports Complex on Vinay Marg. The Marathon will be organized in three categories including 21km, 10km and 5km and will be flagged off by Union Minister of State for Personnel and Training Dr. Jitendra Singh, National President of YHAI Shri. Mohammed Shafi Pandit and National Chairman of YHAI Shri. S. Venkat Narayanan along with prominent international athletes.
Three male and female winners will be awarded prizes at the hands of Dr. Jitendra Singh in the first of its kind event being organized by the DOPT this year. The event is also open for the immediate family members aged between 10 to 60 years of the Central Government Employees posted in Delhi.
Ministry of Defence
Jaisalmer gets Ready to Host International Army Scout Masters Competition 2019
International Army Scout Masters Competition as a part of International Army Games will be organised under the aegis of Konark Corps at Jaisalmer from 24 July to 17 August 2019. The event will witness participation of the Mechanised Infantry Scout Teams of eight countries including Russia who is the founding member of this format of International Army Games.
The Russian Delegation, Senior Military and Diplomatic dignitaries from participating countries visited Jaisalmer Military Station on 14 and 15 May 2019. The delegates were shown and briefed on the special training facilities created at Jaisalmer and Pokhran. The visiting team of officials were impressed with the overall arrangements and complimented the Indian Organisers for creating the excellent infrastructure for the competition. The head of the Russian delegation Lieutenant General Budyshkin Albert Alienvich expressed confidence that India will provide the right opportunity for all teams to excel and bring long term tangible benefits to International Military Cooperation.
The International Army Scout Masters Competition will be conducted in five stages, which will test the overall skills of Mechanised Infantry Scouts in simulated battle field scenarios. The combat skills will be adjudicated by a panel of international judges and referees.
The competition will showcase combat training and promote camaraderie amongst the contestants, facilitate sharing of best practices as well as develop military and technical cooperation between participating nations. India will be conducting the Army Scout Masters Competition for the first time as part of the International Army Games. It is also for the first time that an Indian team will participate in this competition
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Ministry of Culture
FROM FINDING HISTORY TO MAKING HISTORY
ASI PLANS TO BUILD EXPERIENTIAL GIFT SHOPS THAT LETS PEOPLE TAKE A PIECE OF HISTORY WITH THEM
Archaeological Survey of India  is planning to establish gift shops in its monuments creating an opportunity for the Cultural and Creative Industries to work closely with the monuments. ASI intends to leverage souvenirs for generating interest and promotion of heritage monuments.
In order to enhance interest and recognition of Indian cultural crafts and heritage leading to their conservation, development and sustaining livelihood of the associated artisans and their communities the ASI has released an Expression of Interest on www.eprocure.gov.in and www.asi.nic.in. An entire list of 84 monuments is available on the EOI.
For the past two years the ASI has been deliberating the policy for running high quality souvenir shops at monuments of national importance. The souvenir shops intend to provide a visitor experience that the people of India can engage with in order to connect with their heritage. Souvenir varieties will range from replicas of highlighted features of the site, such as architectural fragments, important sculptures, inclusion of One District One Product  and artifacts of antiquarian value. Besides replicas, this souvenir shop can serve as a playground for creative ideas where craftspeople, artisans, corporate conglomerates, boutique manufacturers and startups can participate in manufacturing items that speak directly to the culture of India.
This public amenity was formerly provided by the ASI in the form of a publications counter. This humble publication counter now will evolve into a more multidimensional offering for the general public where the scope of the souvenirs will be defined by the ASI with academic support in better understanding a monument.
The intent of the ASI in this EOI is beyond a simple gift shop which only sells magnets and souvenir mugs. Instead interested parties are encouraged to imagine far more exciting offerings using technology and historic techniques that are regionally important and globally relevant. From the use of 3D printing for creating replicas, inclusion of One District One Product  products, to redeveloping and packaging old games of Ancient and Medieval India, could expand the relevance of souvenirs that are well thought out.
Link for Expression of Interest is given below:
www.eprocure.gov.in and www.asi.nic.in.
Special Service and Features
Release of Special Cover to Commemorate the Inauguration of Ashok Roy Training Simulator Complex  on 25.04.2023
Department of Posts, Chennai City Region under Tamilnadu Circle released a Special Cover on Ashok Roy Training Simulator Complex  to commemorate the inauguration of Ashok Roy Training Simulator Complex at INS Rajali, Arakkonam – 631 006 on 25.04.2023.
Ashok Roy Training Simulator Complex  is a state of the art simulator providing training to the aircrew and ground crew of P8I aircraft. It is a turnkey project being fourth of its kind in the world along with US, UK and Australia. It offers improved training standards. This simulator is named after the Lieutenant commander Ashok Roy, an alize pilot of Indian Navy who played a vital role during Indo Pak war in 1971. He was awarded with a Vir Chakra and Navy medal.
The Special Cover was released by Shri G Natarajan, Postmaster General, Chennai City Region and Shri Giridhar Aramane, Defence Secretary received the special cover. Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, FOC- In-C, Eastern Naval Command, Shri. Kapil Mehta, Commandant Officer, INS Rajali and other senior officers also attended the release function.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.80 Cr
Over 4.10 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 34,598
1,968 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.74%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.29%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.80 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.10 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415230
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2nd Dose
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10119129
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Precaution Dose
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7033521
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FLWs
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1st Dose
|
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18436865
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2nd Dose
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17716920
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Precaution Dose
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13669193
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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41044847
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2nd Dose
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31838542
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
|
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61950936
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2nd Dose
|
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53100981
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
|
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561302022
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2nd Dose
|
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515877623
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Precaution Dose
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96836457
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204034629
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2nd Dose
|
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196986661
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Precaution Dose
|
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49248756
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127672289
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2nd Dose
|
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123156490
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Precaution Dose
|
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47609509
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Precaution Dose
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21,43,97,436
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Total
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2,18,80,50,600
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 34,598. Active cases now constitute 0.08% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.74%. 3,481 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,36,152.
1,968 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,09,801 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.59 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.29% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.94%.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Colombia in the field of agriculture and fisheries
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Colombia in the field of agriculture and fisheries.
The MoU provides for cooperation in the following fields of agriculture and Fisheries:
- Innovative agricultural practices/approaches,
- New agricultural mechanizations,
- Successful models of agricultural marketing,
- To develop projects in association with agricultural companies for production of seed,
- Innovative production models and value generation processes in horticulture,
- Exchange of information/exchange visits of SPS experts,
- Jatropha and Karaya,
- Cooperation in research in oil seeds and oil palm,
- Marine Industrial Fishing, Aqua-culture and Research & Training in the field of Fisheries,
- Small and large ruminants  and pigs productivity, diseases and diagnostics and
- Pork processing and value addition.
Under the MoU, a Joint-Working Group  will be constituted to prepare/finalize Work Plan for the next two years while specifying task/ activities to be undertaken during that period. The MoU will be initially valid for a period of five years and shall be automatically extended for a subsequent periods of five years unless either party expresses its desire/intention to terminate it.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India for the month of April 2021 for the Financial Year 2021-22
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of April 2021 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs. 1,47,991 crore  for April 2021 comprising Rs. 1,30,811 crore Tax Revenue , Rs. 16,808 crore of Non Tax Revenue and Rs. 372 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans.
Rs. 39,175 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is Rs. 6,864 crore lower than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs. 2,26,690 crore , out of which Rs. 1,79,564 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs. 47,126 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs. 29,671 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs. 37,369 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Finance
Amendments for enabling FPIs to subscribe to listed debt securities of REITs and InvITs
In the Budget speech 2021-22, it has been announced that “debtfinancing of InvITs and REITs by Foreign Portfolio Investors will be enabled by making suitable amendments in the relevant legislations. This will further ease access of finance to InvITs and REITs thus augmenting funds for infrastructure and real estate sectors.”
In this context, the Government of India as part of the Finance Bill, 2021 has proposed amendments in the Securities Contracts  Act, 1956 and Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 with consequential amendments in the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of SecurityInterest Act, 2002 and The Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 to confer the power to Pooled Investment Vehicles  to borrow and issue debt securities.
The necessary notifications would be issued by the concerned regulators after the Finance Bill is passed by the Parliament.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO Flight Tests Final Deliverable Configuration of MPATGM
Defence Research and Development Organisation  successfully flight tested the final deliverable configuration of Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile  on January 11, 2022. The indigenously developed anti-tank missile is a low weight, fire & forget missile and is launched from a man portable launcher, integrated with thermal sight. The missile impacted the designated target and destroyed it. The final impact event was captured on camera and the test has validated the minimum range successfully.
The present test was to prove the consistent performance for the minimum range. All the mission objectives were met. The missile has miniaturised infrared imaging seeker and advanced avionics for on-board control and guidance. The missile performance has been proven for the maximum range in earlier test trials.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO for the consistent performance of the anti-tank missile and said that this is an important step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in advanced technology-based defence system development. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the team for the excellent performance of the missile during the test.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Shri Piyush Goyal gives a call to convert the respect India has earned globally into an opportunity to progress economically
We should work towards creating quality consciousness in the country and win the confidence of our customers: Shri Goyal
Today is a day of celebration of the Rights of the Customers and we should pledge to serve him better: Shri Goyal
We have to convert the respect that India has earned in the world in recent years into an opportunity and we have to convert the demand of the consumers for their rights into a consciousness for quality. This was stated by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal on the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day today.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been a role model and a very popular leader who has given us the message that we should all work collectively towards making India a developed nation in Amrit Kaal by creating an environment that contributes to serving the customers well, Shri Goyal said. This is because PM has always focussed on the customer and this is why he has always emphasised on quality, he explained.
Shri Goyal said that people want high quality in services and products and that it is their right. Today is a day of celebration of this right and it is a day to commit ourself to work towards ensuring that quality and service. He said that consumer rights also involves creating a sustainable and a green economy that would lead to healthy living - something that is in the very ethos of India.
Consumer is at the core of all our activities because if there is no consumer what is the use of all our efforts, the minister said. We must win the confidence of the consumers – that should be the core focus of our activities, he added. When we work towards quality, the country progresses, he explained.
The awareness and consciousness of the consumers for their rights should motivate us to work towards doing our duty towards the country, the minister concluded.