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Ministry of Jal Shakti
River Cleaning will be taken up in a Mission Mode-Shekhawat
“Cleanathon” at 8 Ghats in Yamuna today under Namami Gange
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today lamented that 22 kilometers of Yamuna stretch in Delhi contains more than 90 percent of pollution load and we are sounding helpless to clean the same. Participating in a Cleanathon event of “Namami Gange” at the Kalindi Kunj Ghat near Okhla Barrage this morning, the Minister said that when Prime Minister took a broom in his hand, while launching the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October, 2014, it became a mass movement and access to toilets became from 39 percent in 2014 to 99 percent in 2019. Similarly, under his leadership the cleaning of river Ganga and its tributaries would be taken up in a mission mode. Today, Cleanathon under Namami Gange was carried out at 8 Ghats in Delhi.
Shri Shekhaewat said that Government could only be a catalyst, but to realise the dream and vision of Prime Minister- “Aviral Dhara”, “Nirmal Dhara” and “Swachh Kinara”, the Cleanathon project should truly become a mass movement. He said that the Government is working on the project by adopting the Basin Approach, which is more sustainable.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Shri Rattan Lal Kataria said that Government is well aware of its responsibilities towards cleaning of rivers and he is happy that slowly this is also taking the shape of a mass movement like the Swachh Bharat Mission. He said, apart from Ganga, Yamuna, Kali Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and Koshi will be brought under the Cleanathon Project.
Secretary, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri U.P. Singh said that a river is river which must flow, but sadly this is not true for Yamuna. He also said that community engagement is must for taking Yamuna to its past pristine glory. He also lamented that people of Delhi had so far not felt Yamuna as one of their own heritages, and hence the plight of the river.
Earlier, a committee found in a report that "Although the Yamuna river flows only for 54 kilometres from Palla to Badarpur through Delhi, the 22-km stretch from Wazirabad to Okhla, which is less than 2 per cent of the river length of 1370 kilometres from Yamunotri to Prayagraj, accounts for about 76 per cent of the pollution level in the river". This 2 per cent stretch from Wazirabad to Okhla sees maximum discharge of untreated industrial and domestic wastes.
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Ministry of Textiles
Textiles Minister Launches Scheme for Development of Knitting and Knitwear Sector
Smriti Zubin Irani addressing on the launch of development of knitting and knitwear sector
Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, launched a comprehensive scheme for Development of Knitting and Knitwear Sector under PowerTex India in New Delhi today.The Textiles Minister also interacted with industry associations related to knit wear sector in three clusters of Kolkata, Tirupur and Ludhiana through video link.
Smriti Zubin Irani said knitting and knitwear sector is predominantly MSME in size and mainly located in decentralized sector and is one of the major employment generator sector. It also has a significant contribution on the exports of textiles. Knitting is a major segment in the entire textile value chain. The Minister further said that knitted fabrics contribute to 27% of the total fabric production in India and 15% of knitted fabric is being exported.
Textiles Minister assured that to look into the demand for creation of knitwear mark to give quality assurance to the customers. The main components of the scheme are:
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Creation of new service centers on Public Private Partnership  model by industry and association in the knitting and knitwear clusters.
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Modernization and upgradation of existing power loom service Centers  and institution run by Textile Research Associations  and Export Promotion Councils  Association in knitting and knitwear clusters.
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Group work shed scheme.
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Yarn bank scheme.
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Common facility centerscheme.
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Pradhan mantra Credit Scheme.
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Solar Energy Scheme.
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Facilitation, IT, awareness,studies, surveys, market development and publicity for knitting and knitwear units.
There is an installed capacity of nearly 12,000 knitting machines under SSI fold and nearly 4600 knitting machines under non-SSI fold, besides a number of household knitting machines. Some of the major clusters in the knitted garment sector are Tirupur in Tamil Nadu, Ludhiana in Punjab, Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh and Kolkata in West Bengal. Tirupur is the most important export cluster, followed by Ludhiana. More than 90%mof the garment is manufactured in Tirupur are exported.
TheMinistryhas approved combined SFC of PowerTex India Scheme and Knitwear Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 487.07 crores. Out of this Rs. 439.35 crore is for PowerTexfor 3 years from 1.4.2017 to 31.03.2020 and Rs. 47.72 crores for Knitwear for the remaining period of 2018-19 and for 2019-20.
Department of Space
Spacecrafts Launched by The Country
The number of Space Crafts launched by Space Centres in the country from 2016-2017 to 2021-2022 till date, year-wise are as follows:
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135
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67
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40
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2019 - 2020
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56
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2020 – 2021
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The number of space crafts launched by the country for domestic use, year-wise are as follows:
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During the year 2016-2017 to 2021-2022 a total of 285 customer satellites from 29 foreign countries were successfully launched on-board PSLV on commercial basis.
Year wise breakup of number of foreign satellites launched:
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Country wise breakup of number of foreign satellites launched during 2016-17 to 2021-22:
Algeria , Australia , Austria , Belgium , Brazil , Canada , Chile , Colombia , Czech Republic , Finland , France , Germany , Indonesia , Israel , Italy , Japan , Kazakhstan , Latvia , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Malaysia , The Netherlands , Republic Of Korea , Slovakia , Spain , Switzerland , UAE , United Kingdom , USA .
This was stated by 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 a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Visits CVRDE, Chennai
Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Ajay Bhatt visited DRDO’s Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment , Avadi, Chennai on 05th Sep 2023. He interacted with the scientists and reviewed the progress of on-going projects of the laboratory, evincing keen interest in the advanced systems developed by CVRDE.
Raksha Rajya Mantri appreciated the CVRDE fraternity for their unstinted efforts and contributions in the development of defence systems and emphasized the importance of the self-reliance in R&D systems. He commended DRDO’s efforts in empowering the nation with ‘Make in India’ concept.
RRM also made a ride in the Main Battle Tank  and got familiarized with the advanced features of this indigenously developed tank.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President calls for greater participation of private sector in strengthening health infrastructure
Medical fraternity and private organisations must organise regular health awareness camps for people: VP
Shun sedentary lifestyles, adopt healthy dietary habits: Shri Naidu
Vice President inaugurates new Mahajan Imaging facility
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasised the need for greater private sector participation in strengthening healthcare infrastructure in India. Noting that catering to India’s healthcare needs is a stupendous task, he called upon the private sector to complement the government efforts and take “medical profession and allied activities as a mission”.
Inaugurating the new Mahajan Imaging facility in Safdarjung Development Area in New Delhi, Shri Naidu said that making world-class health infrastructure and diagnostics accessible to people is the need of the hour. Shri Naidu said that high-standard diagnostics will enable doctors to diagnose more accurately and make safer interventions.
Highlighting the worrying trend of increasing non-communicable diseases in India, Shri Naidu urged the medical fraternity in the private sector to create awareness among people, particularly the youth, on the dangers posed by a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy dietary habits. Shri Naidu appealed to the people to shun a sedentary lifestyle and adopt a healthy way of living.
Shri Naidu said the COVID pandemic and rapidly changing climate “teach us many lessons about our habits and way of life”. He called for spending more time in the lap of nature and to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.
The Vice President complimented the management of the Mahajan Imaging for their efforts in coming up with an advanced diagnostic facility. Dr Harsh Mahajan, Founder and Managing Director of Mahajan Imaging, Smt. Ritu Mahajan, Executive Director and other dignitaries were present during the event.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Vigilance Awareness Week observed at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week - 2021 commenced at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata today, with administration of “Integrity Pledge” by Shri Vinit Kumar, Chairman, Syama Prsad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata in presence of Dy. Chairmen and Heads of Department. During the occasion, the messages of the President, the Prime Minister and CVC were read out to the gathering.
There were brief presentations on Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers  Resolution, which has been a special initiative by CVC this year for creating awareness pertaining to PIDPI complaints. The same was followed by short discourses on Digital Life Certificate  initiatives and various other technology driven initiatives at both Kolkata and Haldia Docks of SMP Kolkata.
Shri Vinit Kumar, Chairman addressed the participants and deliberated upon the importance of implementation of different aspects of CVC’s message, like improvements in internal processes and other housekeeping activities as well as the way forward. The inaugural programme was concluded with the vote of thanks.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Pre-bid conference organised by Ministry of Heavy Industries for prospective bidders for Advanced Chemistry Cell  PLI Scheme receives great response;
MHI released RFP in October inviting bidders for a total manufacturing capacity of ACC battery storage of 50 Giga Watt Hour  with an outlay of Rs.18,100 crore
Bidding to be held online through a transparent two-stage process, under the Quality and Cost Based Selection  mechanism
The pre-bid conference organised by the Ministry of Heavy Industries  for prospective bidders for Advanced Chemistry Cell  PLI Scheme has received wide participation and interest from bidders both in person and virtually with around 100 participants from about 20 companies. It was organised by MHI on 12th November, 2021. Earlier MHI had released RFP on October 22, 2021 inviting bidders for a total manufacturing capacity of ACC battery storage of 50 Giga Watt Hour  with an outlay of Rs.18,100 crore.
Presentations were made on the terms and conditions, technical details of ACC manufacturing and various incentives and opportunities to promote ACC battery manufacturing in the country. In the pre-bid conference the queries of the bidders were addressed and they were asked to seek any further clarification through e-mail.
The bidding will be held online through a transparent two-stage process, under the Quality and Cost Based Selection  mechanism.
Key features of the selection process include satisfying the eligibility criteria, transparent bidding process, full flexibility in innovation for ACC battery manufacturing, optimised payment structures, promoting self-reliant India through domestic value addition and setting up of ACC manufacturing facilities.
ACCs are the new generation advance storage technologies that can store electric energy either as electrochemical or as chemical energy and convert it back to electric energy as and when required. The consumer electronics, electric vehicles, advanced electricity grids, solar roof top etc. which are major battery consuming sectors are expected to achieve robust growth in sales volume in the coming years. It is expected that the dominant battery technologies will control some of the world’s largest growth sectors.
While several companies have already started investing in battery packs, though the capacities of these facilities are too small when compared to global averages, but there still is negligible investment in manufacturing, along with value addition, of ACCs in India. All the demand of the ACCs is currently being met through imports in India. The National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell  Battery Storage will reduce import dependence. It will support the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
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COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAMINATION, 2020 
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2020  in Computer Based Mode.
In Southern Region, 2,56,457 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 39 Venues at 20 Centres/Cities viz. Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli & Vellore in Tamil Nadu, Chirala, Guntur, Kakinada, Kumool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam & Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad, Karimnagar & Warangal in Telangana.
In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 7 days on 13.08.2021, 16.08.2021, 17.08.2021, 18.08.2021, 20.08.2021, 23.08.2021 and 24.08.2021. There will be 3 Shifts in a day - 1st Shift from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 2nd Shift from 12:00 Noon to 1 :00 PM and 3rd Shift from 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM.
Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in SSC website in such a way that candidates can download the same only 4 days before their actual date of examination and all the subsequent days till their date of examination. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and e-mail to their mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
Candidates are, strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue. Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate.
All candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
The Commission has taken necessary precautions in view of COVID-19 and the candidates are requested to follow the instructions given in e-Admission Certificate regarding COVID-19 scrupulously for safe and smooth conduct of Examination.
This is stated in a press release issued by Joint Secretary & Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission .
Ministry of Science & Technology
One Day Workshop on “Interaction with CSIR-CMERI, CSR Personnels and NGOs for effective utilization of CSR Funds”
Kolkata, February 12, 2020.
A One Day Workshop on “Interaction with CSIR-CMERI, CSR Personnels and NGOs for effective utilization of CSR Funds” was organized at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur on 11.02.2020. The program was chaired by Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, and gracing the occasion were Chief Guest Shri S.M. Chauthaiwale, GM & BUH, NSPCL, Durgapur, and Guest of Honour Shri Gautam Mukherjee, GM, Head, CSR, SAIL, DSP, Durgapur. The program was attended by 54 participants from various NGOs and Companies such as NSPCL, TATA Long product, Jai Balaji Industries, SAIL-DSP, ECL.
Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, in his welcome address expressed his eagerness to host such an interactive workshop, which will provide a deep and analytical understanding to the attendees of the array of technologies at the disposal of CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur.
Dr. Harish Hirani stated that CSR funds should be channelized in such a manner so that consequently it aids in enhancing the Living Standard of the poor masses. CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, is a hub for striving excellence in Clean and Green technologies and also seeks to get its lab-tested technologies implemented in the field. This Institute also provides a platform for Open-Exchange of Ideas and Information. As a testimony to the ideals of the Institute, the Zero-Waste Colony Model, Air-Purification Technologies and the Water Purification Technologies were cited to provide a picture of a comprehensive and integrated technology which effectively deals with Environmental Pollution. Dr. Hirani urged all present to believe and use the CSIR-CMERI developed technologies and help in Value-Addition to the society.
Chief Guest Shri S.M. Chauthaiwale, GM & BUH, NSPCL, Durgapur, congratulated Director, CSIR-CMERI, for having such wonderful indigenously developed technologies and its considerable impact on the immediate environment. The technologies developed for Rural Empowerment were also appreciated and it was stated that CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur has tremendous underlying potential to revolutionize the usage of renewable energy. Shri Chauthaiwale hoped that CSIR-CMERI will continue to contribute for the Social Up gradation and Societal Enhancement.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH surpasses NH construction target for April-August period of this year
Over 3100 km NH constructed against a target of about 2700 km
3300 kms NH length awarded against 1300 kms in same period last year
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has surpassed its target for construction of National Highways in the country till the past weekend. During April to August this year, 3181 kilometre NH length was constructed against the target of 2771 kms for this period. This includes 2104 kms by State PWDs, 879 kms by NHAI, and 198 kms by NHIDCL.
Further, 3300 km length of NH works have been awarded in this year till August, which is more than double of the 1367 kms during the same period last year. This includes 2167 kms of NH by PWDs, 793 kms by NHAI, and 341 kms by NHIDCL.
Sanctions were issued for construction of 2983 kilometres of NHs all over the country during this period. This includes 1265 kms by PWDs, 1183 kms by NHAI, and 535 kms by NHIDCL.
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Concession Agreement signed between V.O. Chidambarananar Port Authority and Tuticorin International Container Terminal Private Limited 
A Concession Agreement has been signed on September 3, 2022 between V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority , Tuticorin, and Tuticorin International Container Terminal Private Limited  for conversion of berth No.9 as a container terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority.
The Agreement was signed on behalf of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin, by Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Chairman, and on behalf of Tuticorin International Container Terminal Private Limited, by Shri Dhruv Kotak, Managing Director, JM Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited .
As per the Concession Agreement, the container handling facility will be developed by the Concessionaire at an estimated cost of Rs. 434.17 crores, with an estimated capacity addition of 6,00,000 TEUs per annum.
The project would be executed on DBFOT  basis, with a construction period of 21 months and is slated to be completed by December, 2024.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri T.K. Ramachandran stated that the terminal with a length of 370 metres and draft of 14.20 metres would be able to cater to vessels upto 8000 TEUs, thereby, facilitating to attract more investments and pave way for the economic development of the region.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, presently, the second largest container handling port in Tamilnadu, has a container handling capacity of 1.17 million TEUs per annum. The Port had handled 7.6 lakh TEUs of containers during the last financial year 2021-22. The Compounded Annual Growth Rate  of the container traffic of the port over the last 5 years is 6% and the port is expected to handle 1.16 million TEUs by the year 2024-25 and 2 million TEUs by the year 2034-35.
This information was stated in a press release issued by V. O. Chidambaranar Port Authority.
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Sulabh International to organize “Swacchagraha: celebrating Swachhta and Swadhinta” tomorrow
Event being organised as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage mass awareness with focus on ‘Swachhta, Swadhinta and Sulabh'
Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with Sulabh International is organizing an event “Swacchagraha” under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage the mass awareness with the core thought of “Swachhta, Swadhinta and Sulabh” tomorrow in New Delhi.
The event will be conducted in two sessions and in the first session Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh Sanitation, Social Reform & Human Rights Movement will address the audience. On the occasion, Baba Ramdev, Yoga Guru from the Patanjali Yogpeeth center situated at Haridwar will also address the audience virtually. The event will also be graced by many eminent personalities and guests who have contributed to this field including Dr. Richard Pais, Prof. Kameshwar Nath Singh, Smt. Usha Chaumar.
A special screening of the Amrit Mahotsav film will be done on the occasion. The event will also have a panel discussion on new ideas and measures for increasing Swacchtha, Swadhinta and Sulabh along with a song and film showcase.
The evening session themed ‘Ek Shaam Sur, Taal aur Swachhta ke Naam’ will be addressed by Chief Guest Shri Vijay Goel. On the occasion Saraswati Stuti will be performed by Dr. Sushmita Jha .
The event will also feature performance by Dhruva –The Sanskrit Band. This is the world’s only music band that is based on India’s oldest own tradition of Vedic–gaan and Stotra–gaan in Sanskrit language. The evening will be summed up by a musical performance of prominent percussionist in India Pandita Anuradha Pal’s and SuFoRe music group that combines an exhilarating mix of Indian Folk, Sufi, Qawwali, Hindustani and Carnatic Classical music, recharged with dazzling Indian and World percussion.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates MP colleagues who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated MP colleagues who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023.
Quoting a tweet by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Congratulations to the MP colleagues who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards. May they keep enriching parliamentary proceedings with their rich insights.”