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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
It’s a test among the best at the Khelo India University Games: Boxer Akshay ‘Kumar’ Siwach
The young pugilist from Haryana is representing OPJS University, Rajasthan at the Khelo India University Games 2021
The land of Haryana has been a vast hunting ground for the brightest talents in Indian boxing since the turn of the 21st century, making household names of stars such as Vijender Singh, Vikas Krishan Yadav, Pooja Rani, Amit Panghal, and many more. Another such star in the making at the Khelo India University Games 2021 is the young Akshay ‘Kumar’ Siwach from Bhiwani, Haryana.
20-year-old boxer Akshay was named after the Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. Sharing an anecdote about he got his name, Akshay said, “My family name is actually Siwach, but I am more commonly known as Akshay Kumar by my friends and family. When I was born, my mother named me Akshay, and my father added the name ‘Kumar’ because he was fond of the actor by the same name. That’s how I got this name.”
Akshay is competing in the 63.5kg weight category at the Khelo India University Games 2021, where he is representing OPJS University, Rajasthan. He has already breezed into the semi final of the competition, where he is set to face Harshdeep on wednesday.
Speaking about the Khelo India platform, Akshay stated that the platform will help young athletes by offering them competition against the best athletes from across the country. “The Khelo India University Games are like a test among the best young athletes in the country, because to qualify for this stage, the athletes have to already come through state and university level qualifying competitions beforehand,” he said.
“Oragnising these Games is a good initiative by the Government of India. They understand the needs of young athletes and give them a chance to make progress in their respective discipline. I am happy with the diet that is being given to athletes who have come here. We are being given the right diet in the right amounts. Other than their training, this is the most important aspect for athletes to improve. The accommodation facilities are also very good, so we can focus fully on our performance in the Games and not worry about where the resources will come from.”
Boxing came naturally to young Akshay Siwach as he hails from a family with a rich legacy in the sport. With two uncles and an elder brother who have competed at International level, Akshay believes he was destined to take up the sport from a young age. However, the source of his inspiration comes from another renowned name. “I idolise and try to follow Vikas Krishan Yadav, because I am also a southpaw just like him and we both come from Bhiwani. He is a great boxer, and his biggest quality is how he applies his mind in each bout. He shows that boxing is not just a physical sport, but a mental battle as well”, Akshay added.
PIB Headquarters
Pension Adalat of Income Tax Department
As per directions of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, it has been decided to conduct Pension Adalat to redress the grievances of pensioners of Income Tax Department, Tamilnadu & Puducherry. The same will be held at “Vaigai Hall” , Aayakar Bhawan, 121, M G Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034 at 11 a.m. on 23.08.2019 . The pensioners of Income Tax Department, Tamilnadu & Puducherry are requested to furnish their grievances, if any on or before 14.08.2019 to Shri. R Sundar, Administrative Officer at Aayakar Bhawan  appointed as Nodal Officer for this purpose, according to the press release issued by Smt. R ILAVARASI, Addl.Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shri Gowda reviewed the progress of three upcoming project's of HURL
These projects will increase Domestic production capacity by 38.1 Lakh MT -Gowda
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri D.V. Sadananda in Gowda reviewed the progress of three upcoming projects of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited  at Gorakhpur, Barauni and Sindri in new Delhi today.
Shri Arun Kumar Gupta, MD, HURL gave a brief presentation on progress of all the three projects, and said that Gorakhpur, Sindri and Barurani projects have achieved 80 %, 74 % and 73 % progress so far. However, the projects have been affected due to lockdown, travel restrictions, unavailability of laborers and so on. Situation has now improved and sufficient manpower, although lesser by 20 % than pre covid level, have been mobilized to resume the work at all the three sites. Although there could be delay in commissioning by five to six months from scheduled deadline, he assured that all the three projects would be commissioned by end of the next year.
Shri Gowda said that aggressive catch up plan must be prepared to compensate for the delay emanating from challenges due to covid-19.
He suggested that video conferencing may be used to connect with consultants from foreign countries as travel restriction is expected to continue for some time. He appreciated efforts of the management of HURL for resumption of work at their sites. Once the three projects are commissioned by end of next year, domestic capacity would increase by 38.1 Lakh MT, thereby would increase Atma Nirbharta in urea production. Commissioning of these projects will bring benefits to the nation in terms of reduced import dependency, saving of foreign exchange, generation of hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, tax receipts for Government etc.
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited  was incorporated on 15th June, 2016 as a joint venture company by Coal India Limited , NTPC Limited  and Indian Oil Corporation Limited  as the lead promoters with Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited  and Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Limited  as other two partners. Through HURL, Government of India is reviving three closed urea plants of FCIL and HFCL at Gorakhpur, Sindri and Barauni, each having annual capacity of 12.7 Lakh MT.
Prime Minister's Office
PM salutes Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on his birth anniversary.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari instructs to open one side of Kuthiran Tunnel in Kerala
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari instructed to open one side of the Kuthiran Tunnel in Kerala in a tweet message yesterday This is the first road tunnel in the state and will drastically improve connectivity to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The 1.6 km long tunnel is designed through Peechi- Vazahani wildlife sanctuary. The road will improve connectivity to important ports and towns in North – South Corridor without endangering wildlife.
Shri Gadkari said under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi transformation in the infrastructure of the country is ensuring better economic opportunities to every citizen.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
River Cities Alliance
The River Cities Alliance  has been launched with the objective to provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects that are vital for sustainable management of urban rivers, sharing best practices and supporting innovation. The alliance has been launched initially with 30 cities namely Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Srinagar, Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Farrukhabad, Mirzapur, Mathura, Bijnor, Ayodhya, Patna, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Munger, Sahibganj, Rajmahal, Howrah, Jangipur, Hugli-Chinsurah, Behrampore, Maheshtala, Aurangabad, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Hyderabad, Pune, Udaipur and Vijaywada.
The Alliance is open to all river cities of India. Any river city can join the Alliance at any time.
State Governments are implementing Action Plans for restoration of water quality of the identified polluted river stretches. The implementation is being monitored regularly at State level by Chief Secretary of the respective State/UT and at Central level by the Central Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
In addition, under Namami Gange Programme, the progress and activities are reviewed regularly by National Mission for Clean Ganga , State Governments and District Ganga Committees.
RCA is envisaged as a facilitatory platform for initiating river-sensitive planning and development. Namami Gange through its integrated and comprehensive framework has been working towards rejuvenating Ganga river basin. As cities start to implement the river-sensitive development agenda, the River Cities Alliance will support them to learn from each other and inspire others to take up progressive action on this front.
For adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers and river valley thereof, the Parliament has enacted the Inter-State River Water Disputes  Act, 1956. When any request under the said Act is received from any State Government in respect of any water dispute on the inter-State rivers and the Central Government is of the opinion that the water dispute cannot be settled by negotiations, the Central Government constitutes a Water Disputes Tribunal for the adjudication of the said water dispute. Currently, 5 such water disputes Tribunals are active, the details of which are given at Annexure. In addition, Inter State Water disputes has been raised by Government of Bihar in respect of Tilaiya-Dhadhar Diversion scheme concerning States of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal and by Government of Tamil Nadu  in respect of use, distribution and control of Pennaiyar river and its tributaries concerning States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and UT of Puducherry.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers brave soldiers who fought in 1971, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered brave soldiers who fought in 1971, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.
“Today on Vijay Diwas, we remember the indomitable spirit of the brave soldiers who fought in 1971. Their unwavering courage and patriotism ensured our country is safe. Their service will always inspire every Indian”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
IAF’S Support Towards Fight Against Coronavirus
Indian Air Force  continues to be ready 24 x 7 to undertake any task for complementing the efforts of the Govt of India to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. All efforts are being made to ensure timely delivery of the essential medical supplies and ration to the nodal points of various States, thereby equipping the State governments and supporting agencies to combat the contagion effectively and efficiently.
During the last few days, IAF airlifted essential medical supplies and commodities from nodal points to various States across the country including Maharashtra, Kerala, Telangana, Nagaland and the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.
Indian Air Force flew dedicated sorties for DRDO and airlifted around 9000 Kg of raw material from various nodal points for producing PPE at the production facilities of DRDO. It also airlifted N95/99 Masks manufactured by DRDO. Meanwhile, IAF is ensuring that all necessary precautions as specified by the Govt of India to prevent the spread of the contagion, are put in place while undertaking these tasks.
IAF is ever ready and geared up to meet all the emerging needs to support the fight against prevailing pandemic situation in the country.
Photos : An An-32 aircraft of IAF being loaded with essential raw material for producing Personal Protection Equipment  at the production facilities of DRDO
Ministry of Defence
21st EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE ‘VARUNA’ – 2023
The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France – Exercise Varuna commenced on the Western Seaboard today, 16 Jan 23. While the bilateral exercise between the two navies were initiated in 1993, it was christened as ‘VARUNA’ in 2001 and has become a hallmark of India – France strategic bilateral relationship.
This edition will witness participation of indigenous guided missile stealth destroyer INS Chennai, guided missile frigate INS Teg, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I and Dornier, integral helicopters and MiG29K fighter aircraft. The French Navy will be represented by the aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle, frigates FS Forbin and Provence, support vessel FS Marne and maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique. The exercise will be conducted over five days from 16 to 20 January 2023 and will witness advanced air defence exercises, tactical manoeuvres, surface firings, underway replenishment and other maritime operations. Units of both navies will endeavour to hone their war-fighting skills in maritime theatre, enhance their inter-operability to undertake multi-discipline operations in the maritime domain and demonstrate their ability as an integrated force to promote peace, security and stability in the region.
Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, this exercise provides an opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices. The exercise facilitates operational level interaction between the two navies to foster mutual cooperation for good order at sea, underscoring the shared commitment of both nations to security, safety and freedom of the global maritime commons.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves subscription to securities of Ecom Express Private Limited by CDC Group plc.
The Competition Commission of India  approves subscription to securities of Ecom Express Private Limited by CDC Group plc.
The proposed combination envisages subscription tosecurities of Ecom Express Private Limited by CDC Group plc. .
CDCis a Development Finance Institution, wholly owned by the UK Government, which provides capital to private sector entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Ecom, a company incorporated in India, is engaged in providing third party logistics  services.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Under Y20 Consultation of G20, Seminar Session on ‘Shared Future: Youth in Democracy & Governance’ being organised in Manipur University, Imphal tomorrow.
Manipur University will be hosting the Y20 Consultation which is a platform that brings young people together to connect, share ideas and experiences, and deliberate on finding innovative solutions to pressing global concerns. The Y20 Consultation, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Manipur University will organise a one day seminar tomorrow at the MU Auditorium Hall. The deliberations from these consultations will help in shaping future policies.
Shri Nongthombam Biren Singh Chief Minister of Manipur ,Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh Minister of State for External Affairs and Education, India and Shri Govindas Konthoujam Singh Hon’ble Minister , Manipur will grace the inaugural function.
There will be 5 invited international speakers from G20 members. In addition, 25 youth delegates from G20 members and 25 from within India will also be attending. The targeted audience is academicians, scholars, students and youths. 13 Indian panellists/speakers, 1 Padma Shri Awardee, and 1 Arjuna Awardee among the speakers.
There are four sub themes or topics in the seminar which will be discussed.
1.Youth in Legislature and Politics
2.Youth in Policy Making and Governance Shared Future:
3.Youth in Democracy and Governance
4.Institutionalising Leadership and Governance Training Youth in Community Governance
The Y20 is the official youth engagement group for youth from G20 members. Y20 promotes youth as future leaders to raise awareness of global issues, dialogue with each other and reach consensus. The focus on youth, in terms of their engagement in the political arena, is a relatively new priority but extremely timely, particularly in light of recent events and democratic transitions in the country. In order to respond to the needs of young people, and to guarantee that their basic human rights are recognized and enforced, young people’s active and meaningful participation in their societies and in democratic practices and processes, is of crucial importance. Tailored efforts to inform and communicate with youth are needed to promote an open government culture and include youth as active actors in open government strategies and initiatives. India has recognized the need for participatory structures and greater trust between youth and institutions for greater capacity development.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Health Authority  Invites Comments on the Consultation Paper on ‘Operationalising Unified Health Interface  in India’
UHI is envisioned to expand interoperability of health services in India through open protocols
The National Health Authority  has released a consultation paper on ‘Operationalising Unified Health Interface  in India’ that outlines the market rules that will govern the UHI Network. UHI is envisioned as a foundational layer of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  and aims to enable interoperability in health services in India through open protocols.
The Consultation Paper focuses on the different elements of UHI and the market rules that will govern them. These include guidelines that will govern the way search & discovery will take place in a fair and transparent manner, payment & settlement processes, rules around cancellation & rescheduling, grievance redressal mechanism, and more. Each section has specific open questions where feedback from stakeholders is sought. Comments from the public are invited to ensure that the UHI Network is designed and operationalised in a collaborative and consultative manner.
Speaking about the importance of this consultation paper, Dr. R. S. Sharma, CEO, National Health Authority, stated, “Unified Health Interface will enable interoperability of health services in India. Since the development of UHI involves several stakeholders, it is important to clearly define how different elements will be operationalised in a fair, efficient and transparent manner. We urge the stakeholders to share their valued comments and play a role in shaping India’s digital healthcare ecosystem. This stakeholder participation can help avoid roadblocks in implementation, and help make adoption faster and easier.”
Full text of the consultation paper is available for download on ABDM’s website at https://abdm.gov.in/publications. Comments and feedback can be submitted here - https://abdm.gov.in/operationalising-uhi-consultation-form till Friday, 13th January 2023.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur reviews Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Shantanu Thakur undertook an emergent review meeting of efforts for strengthening the development initiatives of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port , Kolkata, last evening. He also reviewed activities for port-related and port-based industries in the hinterland and step undertaken to streamline the same. The review meeting was attended by Chairman SMP Shri Vinit Kumar, Dy. Chairman, HODs of SMP Kolkata and senior officers of Inland Waterways Authority of India and Cochin Shipyard Limited at Kolkata Dock system.
Shri Shantanu Thakur appreciated the performance of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. The Minister, however, directed for expediting following projects for the benefits of stakeholders, trade and commerce community, and people of the State at large:
 Feasibility of Seaplane project in West Bengal,
 Development of Passenger Jetties,
 Development of Ro-Ro and Cargo Trasportation on the Icchamoti River, and
 Development of Ship/Barge repair facilities in NW–I area of West Bengal.
Ministry of Textiles
Setting Up of Common Facility Centres
The Government of India, Ministry of Textiles is implementing National Handloom Development Programme and Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme, wherein there is provision under Block Level Cluster for setting up of Common Facility Centres for housing the technical facilities to meet the local requirements of weavers. This may include loom shed for skill up-gradation/sample development/production etc., warping, dyeing, yarn depot, store room etc. Design layout of the CFC, if required may be partially modified to meet local requirement. CFC should have built-up area of about 3,000 sq. ft.  with an estimated cost of not more than Rs.50.00 lakh , excluding land cost. This facility may also be set up by gap filling in the existing infrastructure available in the identified Block. Implementing Agency may have their own land or taken on lease from Government/Government agency for atleast 15 years. Proposals are submitted by the Implementing Agency through the State government and based on recommendations of State Government, they are examined and if approved, funds are released directly to the Implementing Agencies.
For setting up of CFC, funds for construction are released to the Central or State Government agency, which have to follow transparent bidding process to engage the contractor. Machines and equipments to be installed in CFC with their cost and suppliers are finalised by the local Committee, chaired by the Office In-charge of Weavers’ Service Centre with representative of State Director of Handlooms and Cluster Implementing Agency. Funds are sanctioned as budgetary provision to the Weavers Service Centre for purchase of machines and equipments.
Following Agencies/Entities are eligible to be Implementing Agencies:
- National Level Handloom Organizations
- State Handloom Development Corporations
- State Apex Handloom Weavers’ Co-operative Societies.
- Central Government Organizations.
- Primary Handloom Weavers’ Co-operative Society, having large presence in the Block as identified by the State Government.
- Self Help Groups registered as legal entity.
- Non-Government Organizations, engaged in the handlooms .
- Any other appropriate legal entity working for handlooms .
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Rural Development
No works pending under PMGSY due to lack of funds in UP, Chhattisgarh and Bihar
The details of the central share of funds released to the states of Uttar Pradesh , Chhattisgarh and Bihar under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana  during each of the last five years and current year are given as under:-
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Years
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Central share released 
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Uttar Pradesh 
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|
Chhattisgarh
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|
Bihar
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2016-17
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|
1234.87
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|
449.81
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|
2958.34
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|
2017-18
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|
910.30
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|
508.66
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|
1592.26
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|
2018-19
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|
370.17
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|
664.39
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|
140.00
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|
2019-20
|
|
78.07
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|
1614.60
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|
286.70
|
|
2020-21
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|
123.90
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|
837.04
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|
49.13
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2021-22 
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1418.55
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|
394.41
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|
374.99
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Total
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4,135.86
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4,556.35
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|
5,401.42
Funds are released to the States for implementation of PMGSY keeping in mind the works in hand, execution capacity of the State and unspent balance of previous year available with the State. Adequate funds are available with the States for execution of the schemes. As on date, unspent balances available with these states  are given as under:-
Uttar Pradesh- Rs. 764.98 crore
Chhattisgarh- Rs. 123.31 crore
Bihar- Rs. 748.82 crore.
There are no works pending under PMGSY due to lack of funds in the said states.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends best wishes to all athletes taking part in the 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games in Jammu and Kashmir
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended best wishes to all athletes taking part in the 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games in Jammu and Kashmir.
Responding to a tweet by Office of LG J&K, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Best wishes to all athletes taking part in the 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games. The Games are being held in the picturesque surroundings of Gulmarg. This will also boost the sporting culture in Jammu and Kashmir.”