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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Promotion of Plywood Industry
Subsequent to the announcement of Industrial Policy by Government of India in 1991, most industries are now delicensed except for four sectors [cigars and cigarettes of tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, electronic aerospace and defence equipment, industrial explosives including detonating fuses, safety fuses, gun powder, nitrocellulose and matches and hazardous chemicals]. In all other sectors entrepreneurs are free to setup industry in any part of the country.
There are no specific schemes to promote the plywood industry. However, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under Ministry of Commerce & Industry has notified North East Industrial Development Scheme , 2017.This scheme is meant for granting incentives to new industrial units established in North–East States which also includes plywood industry. Industrial Development Scheme  also exits for Himalayan States namely Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Under the scheme incentives are provided to all eligible new and existing units and for their substantial expansion located anywhere in Himalayan states.
Good & Services Tax  on plywood has already been reduced from 28% to 18% in November, 2017 on the recommendation of GST Council for promoting the industry.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
NITI Aayog
Chief Ministers Subgroup Constituted to Coordinate Policy Approaches for Agriculture and MGNREGS
Unanimous Decision taken during the Fourth Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog yesterday
Government has set up a Chief Ministers Subgroup to Coordinate Policy Approaches for Agriculture and MGNREGS with the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh as the Convener and CMs of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim along with the Member NITI Aayog, Shri Ramesh Chand as its members. The move comes in the backdrop of the vision of the Prime Minister towards Doubling Farmers’ Income by 2022 which requires a multi-dimensional and inclusive approach. It comes close on the heels of the unanimous decision taken at the 4th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog on 17thJune. During the deliberations it was suggested to come out with approaches with special emphasis on pre-sowing and post-harvest interventions using MGNREGS, for creating durable assets that double incomes of farmers and reduce agrarian distress.
The Prime Minister nominated the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh to convene a Sub-Group of seven Chief Ministers for coordinated policy approach on the Agriculture Sector and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme .Subsequently the Chief Ministers Sub-Group has been constituted with the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh as its Convener. The Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim, and Shri Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, have been named has Members of the Sub-Group. The Sub-Group will be serviced by the NITI Aayog.
Terms of Reference of the Sub-Group has tentatively been assigned as follows:
 To suggest a wider choice of State specific interventions both for pre-sowing and post-harvest to further improve the thrust on incomes, water conservation and waste to wealth.
 To align works under MGNREGS fully to the requirements of achieving the goal of Doubling Farmers’ Income by 2022. This will improve thrust on Water Conservation, individual Beneficiary Schemes, Construction of Rural Haats, Vermi-Composting etc.
 To make recommendations on interventions of MGNREGS that can facilitate reduction of agrarian distress including work availability, wage rates, seasonality etc.
 To explore the possibilities of MGNREGS as a livelihood resource for development and diversification of livelihoods of small and marginal farmers specially belonging to SC/ST households.
 To suggest ways of aligning MGNREGS and its livelihood thrust with women Self Help Groups , producer Groups, and Producer Companies to enable a better use of resources for livelihood.
 To explore successful convergence of program resources across Departments to ensure optimal fund utilization, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability.
The Sub-Group will submit its report within three months from its date of constitution. The first meeting of the Sub-Group is expected to be held within the next month, as per the convenience of the Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik visits NCC Republic Day Camp 2020
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik visited the National Cadet Corps  Republic Day Camp 2020 at the Cariappa Parade Ground here today. Upon his arrival, Raksha Rajya Mantri inspected the Guard of Honour presented by a contingent of the three wings of NCC - the Army, Navy and Air Force. It was followed by a band display by the NCC cadets.
Shri Shripad Naik also visited the ‘Flag Area’, prepared by NCC Cadets, depicting various social awareness themes and cultural activities. The cadets briefed him about their respective State Directorate themes, aimed at national integration and development. The Raksha Rajya Mantri also visited the ‘Hall of Fame’, a proud possession of the NCC, with display of rich archival collection of alumni photographs, models, motivational and other visual delights of the three wings of NCC.
Later, the NCC cadets presented a cultural programme, comprising group dances and ballets, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the nation. DG NCC Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra was also present on the occasion.
In his address, Shri Shripad Naik complimented the cadets for their smart drill and confidence. He recalled his days as an NCC cadet and appreciated the commitment of National Cadet Corps to groom future leaders. Highlighting the immense contribution of the NCC, he said, it was in the forefront of the organisations engaged in youth empowerment, promoting a unique mix of scholastic education and multifaceted activities, enabling all round development of its cadets.
The NCC Republic Day Camp 2020 is being attended by 2,155 cadets, including 732 girls, selected from 28 states and nine union territories. In addition, a total of 115 foreign cadets from 10 friendly countries are participating under the NCC Youth Exchange Programme.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Visit of Shri Shantanu Thakur, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to Paradip Port Trust
After assuming the charge as Minister of State for Shipping, the Union Minister, Shri Shantanu Thakur made his maiden visit to Paradip Port Trust as part of regular review on 26th November’ 2021. He was extended very warm welcome by Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPT and Shri A.K. Bose, Dy. Chairman, PPT at Jawahar Guest House. On arrival, he was given Guard of Honour by the CISF, PPT contingent at Jawahar Guest House. Thereafter, he visited the Port and saw the operations in the Dock area. In the afternoon he had an interaction with the local media at the Officers’ Club.
Tomorrow, Minister will review the functioning of the Port and will meet local Representatives, Unions and Association. Shri Thakur wished excellent prospects for Paradip Port in coming years.
Special Service and Features
Nominations invited for National Awards for e-Governance 
Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances , in association with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology , Government of India has invited nominations for the National Awards for e-Governance for the year 2021-22
The awards are given in five categories: Excellence in Re-engineering of Government Processes for Digital Transformation, Excellence in providing Citizen-Centric Service Delivery, Excellence in District-Level Initiative in e-Governance, Outstanding research on Citizen-Centric Services by Academic/Research Institutions, and Excellence in Adoption of Emerging Technologies. Nominations should be submitted on www.darpg.gov.in and www.nceg.gov.in by 31st July 2022.
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Special Service and Features
Meri Maatti Mera Desh pilgrimage took place in Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts on Behalf of Nehru Yuva Kendra
The second phase of the nationwide Mera Maati Mera Desh campaign as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mohatsav is progressing across the state of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry. The mitti  and rice are being collected in Amrit Kalash by youth volunteers & members of youth clubs from the households in the villages as well as urban areas. Amrit Kalash Yatras carrying soil and rice from all corners of the state are the major highlight of the second phase of Meri Matti Mera Desh campaign being undertaken by various stakeholders including central and state government agencies, NYKS, NSS, NCC, Scouts & Guides, anganwadi workers and general public. Panch Pran pledge are also being administered at the time of collection of soil from the villages. These village level activities will continue up to 30th September and the soil so collected during Amrit Kalash Yatra will be mixed and poured in to large Kalsh  and then brought to the block headquarters where the functions will also be arranged to felicitate the brave hearts
Nehru Yuva Kendra Dharmapuri organized Amrit Kalsh Yatra which concluded at Senthil Public School in Dharmapuri. S.P Venkateswaran M.L.A, Dharmapuri Constituency received the soil collected by the volunteers at the function held at the school. NYK, District Youth Officer Prem Bharat Kumar, Nallampalli Union Chairman Maheswari Periyasamy, Senior Principal S. Sreenivasan, Adv. K.G Kaveriverman & Senthil Public School Principal P. Senthilmurugan spoke on the occasion. Punch Pran pledge was taken at the function. NYK organized soil collection in Krishnagiri District also. National Youth volunteers, members of youth clubs and mahila clubs led the campaign. Dr. T. Sundararaj, Senior Scientist & Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra was the chief guest in the function held at Richmaan Higher Secondary School in Krishnagiri. Similar programmes were conducted in other districts too by District NYKs with the support of NSS & educational intuitions.
Ministry of Steel
RINL bags prestigious gold awards at the International Convention on Quality Control Circles  held in Jakarta
Three lean quality circle  teams from RINL's Visakhapatnam steel plant bagged "Gold Awards"  at ICQCC-2022. The International Convention on Quality Control Circles , organised by the Indonesia Quality Management Association , Indonesia, was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from November 15–18, 2022, on the theme "Building back better through quality efforts."
Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL, congratulated all the members and officials of the RINL lean quality circle teams for bringing laurels to RINL at the international level yet again.
Teams of RINL, i.e., "ALPHA" from the light & medium merchant mill , "PROXY TECH" from the blast furnace  and "ATMANIRBHAR" from the special bar mill  departments of Visakhapatnam steel plant , presented their case studies in the competition conducted during the convention. QC team "ALPHA" of the LMMM Dept. consisting of Shri S Sirihari Rao, Shri K V Bhaskar, Shri E V Narayana, Shri P Vikrama Rao and Shri D M Krishna presented their case study on "Easy replacement of split bush bearing in charging grid drum shaft.".
The QC team "PROXY TECH" of the BF department, consisting of Shri D Ramsatyanarayana, Shri Ahamad Valli, Shri K Suvarna Raju, Shri S Ranga Raju and Shri K Suresh presented their case study on "Avoid stoppage of Bell Less Top charging due to BLT greasing system failure" and bagged an "Excellence" award. The QC team "ATMANIRBHAR" of SBM, consisting of Shri M Vignesh, Shri B Prasad, Shri PNR Lakshmana Rao, Shri Ch Kanas Babu and Shri B Kiran Kumar, presented their case study on "Modification of vertical frames of stands in SBM" and bagged an "Excellence" award.
All three teams bagged "Gold Awards"  at ICQCC-2022.
Special Service and Features
Free training for SC/ST Youth
National Career Service Centre, Thiruvananthapuram under the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment will organise free training courses in various districts of Kerala for the youth belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes. The duration of the courses range from six months to one year. Those between the age of 18 to 30 yrs can apply. Annual income should not exceed Rs.3,00,000 lakhs. Plus Two is the basic qualification. The courses include Special coaching scheme, 'O' level computer software, Office automation etc. Those selected for the free course will get a monthly stipend of Rs 1000 and study materials. Those who are interested to register for the courses can submit their applications before 12 June 2023 through https://forms.gle/mwN89tZH6Zhx2RX89. More information is available on the Facebook page of National Career Service Centre for SC/STs, Trivandrum and 0471-2332113/ 8304009409.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Beneficiaries under PMMVY
During the calendar year 2020, more than 68.33 lakh beneficiaries were provided maternity benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana . The State/UT-wise details are annexed.
The Government implements PMMVY with the objectives of  providing partial compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentive so that the woman can take adequate rest before and after delivery of the first child; and  providing cash incentive to improve health seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers.
Further, the Government has carried out amendment in the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 in 2017. The key amendments are as under:
- Increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks;
- Extension of 12 weeks of paid maternity leave to ‘commissioning/adopting mothers’;
- Mandatory provision for crèche in respect of establishments having 50 or more employees, including four  visits a day to the crèche by the woman;
- Depending upon the nature of work assigned to a woman, provision for work from home after availing of the maternity benefit for such period and on such conditions as the employer and the woman may mutually agree;
- Mandatory intimation, in writing & electronic form, to every woman at the time of her initial appointment conveying benefits under the Act.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal meets UAE Minister of State for Food Security on the sidelines of Gulfood 2020
Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal met the Minister of State for Food Security in the United Arab Emirates, Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi today in Dubai today on the sidelines of Gulfood 2020. The two Ministers expressed satisfaction at the existing bilateral cooperation in the field of food security, with India being one of the largest food exporters to UAE. They further deliberated upon ways and means to further increase cooperation and collaboration in the sector between the two countries.
Both the Ministers discussed UAE investments in food corridors in India in accordance with the vision given by the top leadership of the two countries. Both Ministers mentioned that the two sides could also exchange information in new areas such as saline water agriculture. Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal highlighted the enormous potential for investments in the food processing sector in India and said that the UAE side stays positive on opportunities for investing in various areas of food processing such as cold chains, food parks, contract farming and logistics.
Earlier in the day, FPI Minister addressed a business roundtable on opportunities in the food processing sector in India. More than 50 prominent business groups, traders and investors participated in the roundtable. Union Minister highlighted steps taken by Government of India for ease of doing business and the investor friendly policies in food processing. Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal invited business groups to invest in food parks wherein Government of India gives support of upto Rs. 50 crore. She highlighted the Operation Greens scheme of Government of India for integrated development of tomato, onion and potato. She also emphasized that India can become a major player in organic food, especially the states in the North East. She invited UAE companies to participate in the first Organic Food exhibition being organized in Delhi on February 21-23, 2020.
The participants at the roundtable appreciated the various steps taken by Government of India for promoting trade and investment.The discussions resulted in valuable suggestions such as single window clearances for investments, standardization of certificates for food exports from India, recognition of organic products of India, support for SMEs in identifying new markets and marketing of Indian products. The event was organized by Consulate General of India, Dubai together with PIOCCI, UAE.
Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal held one-on-one meetings with various companies in trading of food products and investing in the sector. The Union Minister inaugurated the India pavilion put together with the assistance of APEDA at Gulfood 2020 on 16th February 2020. India is the largest participant in Gulfood with almost 300 companies and India's food exports to UAE stand at almost 1.8 billion dollars.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Child Care Allowance for Divyang Women
Consequent upon implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, the rates of special allowance for women with disabilities have been increased from Rs.1500 per month to Rs.3000 per month for child care which shall be payable from the time of child’s birth till the child is two years old. This special allowance shall be payable for a maximum of two eldest surviving children and would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%. It is effective from 1st July, 2017 and applicable to all Central Government disabled woman employees, irrespective of their place of posting.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Japan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Japan today. Shri Modi further said that our ties have deepened in every sphere, whether strategic, economic or people-to-people contacts.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"As we celebrate 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Japan today, I am happy to see that our ties have deepened in every sphere, whether strategic, economic or people-to-people contacts."
"The recent visit of my friend PM Kishida @kishida230 to India for the Annual Summit laid out a roadmap for deepening our Special Strategic and Global Partnership in a post-COVID world. I look forward to continue working with PM Kishida to realize that objective."
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
2932 athletes under Khelo India scheme and 10248 athletes under SAI schemes have been selected for further training: Sports Minister
‘Sports’ being a State subject, the responsibility of promotion of sports, including identification of young talent and its nurturing, rests with State Governments. Government of India supplements the efforts of State Governments and National Sports Federations  under its various schemes such as Khelo India, Assistance to National Sports Federations and by providing training facilities in Sports Authority of India  Centres.
In order to tap the sporting talent, under the component ‘Talent Search and Development’ of Khelo India Scheme of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports , selection of talented sports persons is carried out as per competitive performance and assessments made through scientifically designed battery of tests. The selection is not done State wise.
A total of 2932 athletes under Khelo India scheme and 10248 athletes under various SAI sports promotional schemes have been selected for further training to excel in various National/ International competitions.
Also, under the schemes of the Department of Sports, the identified promising sportspersons and teams are provided support of modern sports science, exposure abroad under experts of respective sports discipline, participation in International events/ competitions.
Budgetary provisions for training in sports under the schemes of Department of Sports: 
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Allocation

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Sports Authority of India
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500.00
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Special  Awards
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38.00
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National Sports Awards
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2.00
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Pension to Meritorious Sports persons
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30.00
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Assistance to National Sports Federation
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245.00
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National Sports Development Fund
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50.00
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PanditDeendayalUpadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons
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2.00
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Khelo India
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890.42
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Total
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1757.42
This information was given by Union Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri KirenRijiju in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Election Commission
Bye Election to the Council of States from Bihar-reg.
There is a casual vacancy in the Council of States from Bihar as per following details: -
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Term Up to
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Bihar
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Dr. Mahendra Prasad
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Death
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27.12.2021
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02.04.2024
2. The Commission has decided to hold bye-election to the Council of States from Bihar to fill up the above-mentioned vacancy in accordance with the following schedule: -
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Counting of Votes
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01st June, 2022 
3. Broad Guidelines of Covid-19 issued by ECI as contained in para 06 of Press Note, dated 02.05.2022, available at link https://eci.gov.in/files/file/14151-schedule-for-bye-election-in-3-assembly-constituencies-of-odisha-kerala-and-uttarakhand%E2%80%93-reg/ to be followed, wherever applicable, during entire election process by all persons.
4. The Chief Secretary, Bihar is being directed to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the said bye election.
PIB Headquarters
Dak Adalat on August 8
The 91st Dak Adalat of Kerala Postal Circle will be held at the office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram 695033, on 8th August 2017. The time of the Adalat is 3.30 pm. The complaints/petitions and disputes which will be taken up in the Adalat will cover matters relating to postal services including Counter Services, Savings Bank, Money Orders etc.
Those who wish to file their cases before the Dak Adalat may send their petition/complaint in a cover super scribed “CIRCLE DAK ADALAT- 2017 addressed to Shri. M Salim Kumar, Assistant Director O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvanathapuram-695033.
The items for consideration in the Dak Adalat should reach the above address on or before July 28th. Complaints & Petitions taken up in any of the previous Adalats will not be considered in te present Adalat.
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