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Ministry of Home Affairs
Message from Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah on the occasion of World Environment Day
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has said that from times immemorial, India has rich tradition and deep knowledge about nature conservation. In his message on the occasion of World Environment Day, Shri Shah said that different ways of worshipping and preserving the environment are intrinsic to our culture. On this World Environment Day, let us resolve to preserve our environment for a better tomorrow, he added.
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President's Secretariat
President of India Addresses Function in Mhow on 127th Birth Anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, addressed a function in Mhow  today  on the 127th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar. Earlier he paid tributes to Dr Ambedkar at his memorial in Mhow. In doing so President Kovind became the first President of India to pay homage to Dr Ambedkar at his birthplace  on his birth anniversary.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that the greatest contribution of the Constitution of India, created under the guidance of Dr Ambedkar, was to make all Indians equal citizens, irrespective of social or economic background. This Fundamental Right ensured that every Indian has the right to a dignified life. In parallel, the Constitution introduced universal franchise and gave every citizen, irrespective of social background or economic status, the right to vote.
These two rights, President Kovind said, have special significance for the poor, the traditionally disadvantaged and the weaker sections of our society. These rights, along with the importance of education that Dr Ambedkar underlined, are crucial for the proper exercise of all other rights granted to citizens by our Constitution. Our country is run on democratic traditions – elections are held, governments are formed, and the future of citizens is worked towards. There is need for people to be aware of challenges and opportunities – and to exercise their democratic rights wisely.
The President said that in his move towards building a better and fairer society, Dr Ambedkar emphasised the values of nonviolence and of compassion in public life. He fought for welfare of weaker sections of society but his path remained nonviolent – stressing consensus through dialogue. He believed that this was our country, for all of us, and that whatever needed to be done to bring justice to the weaker sections of society could be achieved by adhering to social harmony. In his final speech in the Constituent Assembly, Dr Ambedkar said now that we have constitutional methods of expressing opposition, we should avoid disruptive mechanisms.
The President said our Constitution is our sacred text. It empowers those from traditionally weaker and disadvantaged sections to aspire to and reach the highest positions in the country. It is a tribute to Dr Ambedkar’s efforts that today people from such sections are making important contributions to building a modern and better India.
The President said Dr Ambedkar often stressed that being an Indian was his primary, secondary and ultimate identity. Today, there is need for every citizen to internalise this sentiment. Equality and fraternity create harmony. As such, all citizens, especially young people, should follow the path of fraternity that Dr Ambedkar showed us.
Ministry of Education
Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ felicitates KV student Harsh Pandit for his efforts to run from Jabalpur to Delhi for a noble cause
Kendriya Vidyalaya’s Student Harsh Pandit completes 900 KMs Marathon in 18 days
Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ met the Harsh Pandit, Student of Class VII in Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, GCF Jabalpur, who has been on Marathon run from Jabalpur and finally reached his destination at India Gate in New Delhi today.Harsh Pandit started his Marathon on 26th January 2020 from Jabalpur and covered approximately 900 KMs in 18 days to reach New Delhi with a message of Pollution & Plastic Free India and Water Conservation.
Union Minister complimented Harshfor his efforts to run from Jabalpur to Delhi for a noble cause. Shri Nishank motivated the student and his family to further take up this awareness drive toward Plastic Free India and Water Conservation. HRD Minister appealed all students to take up awareness drives in the direction of Environment Conservation.
KVS Commissioner Shri Santosh Kumar Mall received the young athlete at India Gate along with other senior KVS officials. He congratulated the student and his family for taking up this long marathon for the cause of Plastic Free India and Water Conservation.
Received by a cheering crowd of KV students and Teachers at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, Harsh was overwhelmed with this success at this young age. Harsh’s father Sh. Himanshu Pandit also accompanied his son supporting and running with him. Harsh covered 50 KMs daily on an average to reach his final destination.
Discussing about his aims behind this long Marathon, Harsh said that I was inspired to spread the message of Plastic Free India and Water Conservation. My father supported me throughout to achieve this target. I am also thankful to my Teachers and Principals for providing moral support.
Harsh’s name is likely to be recommended for the Guinness Book of World Record and Limca Book of Record.
Ministry of Education
Last date to submit applications  for National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme  is 31st October, 2022 on National Scholarship Portal 
The last date for submission of applications for NMMSS for the year 2022-23 is 31st October, 2022. Under the ‘National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme’ scholarships are awarded to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at class VIII and encourage them to continue their education at secondary stage. One lakh fresh scholarships are awarded to selected students from class IX every year and their continuation / renewal in classes X to XII for students studying in State Government, Government-aided and local body schools. The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum.
The National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme  is boarded on the National Scholarship Portal  - a one stop platform for scholarship schemes given to students. NMMSS scholarships are disbursed directly into the bank accounts of selected students by electronic transfer through Public Financial Management System  following DBT mode. This is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme.
Students whose parental income from all sources is not more than Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum are eligible to avail the scholarships. The students must have minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class VII examination for appearing in the selection test for award of scholarship .
There are two levels of verification, L1 is Institute Nodal Officer  Level and L2 is District Nodal Officer  level. The last date of INO level  verification is 15th November, 2022 and of DNO level  verification is 30th November, 2022.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
214.95 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
17,81,723 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 47,945
Active cases stand at 0.11%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
5,970 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,39,19,264
5,076 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
88.94 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,20,784 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia to inaugurate new infrastructure at Tezu airport on 24th September 2023
⮚ The newly developed infrastructure includes an extension of the runway, the construction of a new apron, the construction of a new terminal building, and a fire station cum ATC Tower
⮚ The government has spent Rs. 170 Cr to develop the infrastructure
Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, along with Shri Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh will inaugurate the newly developed infrastructure of Tezu Airport on 24th September 2023.
Tezu Airport is a domestic airport located in the town of Tezu which operates through a single runway. The airport is developed on 212 acres of land, and is capable of handling operations for ATR 72 type of aircraft. AAI undertook the development and upgradation work to operationalize Tezu Airport at the request of the State Government. The works undertaken for Rs. 170 Cr. includes the extension of the runway  and the construction of a new apron for 02 nos. ATR 72 type aircraft, construction of a new terminal building, and a fire station cum ATC Tower.
Teju airport was operationalized in 2018 under the RCS UDAN scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The airport is currently connected to Dibrugarh, Imphal & Guwahati through regular scheduled flights by Alliance Air & Flybig Airline.
Salient Features of Terminal Building:
- Terminal Area: 4000 Sqm.
- Peak Hour Serving Capacity: 300 passengers
- Check-in Counters: 05 + 
- Arrival Carrousels 02
- Aircraft Parking Bays: 02 - ATR-72 type of aircraft.
Sustainability Features:
- Double Insulated Roofing System.
- Energy Efficient HVAC & lighting system.
- Low Heat Gain Glazing.
- ECBC-compliant equipment.
- Solid Waste Management System.
- Re-use of treated water for flushing and horticulture purposes.
- Rainwater Harvesting Integrated with Sustainable Urban Drainage System.
- Use of Efficient Water Fixtures.
Benefits of the project
- Expansion of airport capacity to handle more traffic.
- Ensure better connectivity of the north eastern region with the rest of the country.
- Boost tourism, trade, and employment generation.
- Promote infrastructure development & economic growth of the region.
Tezu is a small town located on the banks of the Lohit River and is the headquarters of Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh. The town is known for its scenic beauty, with lush green forests and rolling hills all around.
Ministry of Rural Development
Special guests from various walks of life invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi
Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, fishermen invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations
3 MNREGA Workers from Punjab among the special guests
3 workers involved in the making of Amrit Sarovar and hailing from the state of Punjab, will witness the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2023 as Special Guests. Fifty such workers, along with their families, are among around 1800 persons who have been invited to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from ramparts of the iconic monument. The initiative to invite the people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Speaking to DD News in Fatehgarh Sahib , Sirhind, Hakam Singh who hails from Chanarthal Khurd appreciated the initiative thanking the Central Government as well as the district administration for this invitation.
Another MNREGA Worker, Karamjeet Kaur, that she was elated and excited at the news of being invited to witness the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2023 as Special Guest.She also said that she had only watched PM Modi Addressing on TV, but now she would be able to watch speak live.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 57.15 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 1 Crore doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 57.15 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category. Further, 1,00,84,700 doses are in the pipeline.
More than 3.29 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India’s Stategic and Economic Interests will be Protected in Multilateral Engagements: Piyush Goyal
Extensive Stakeholder Discussions held for Rcep: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minsiter Releases HLAG Report
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways, Piyush Goyal, released the High Level Advisory Group HLAG report today in New Delhi.
In his address at the event Commerce and Industry Minister said that the report shows the way forward for India to become an attractive investment destination by grasping all the opportunities available so that India is able to achieve the target of exports contributing one trillion USD to the GDP. Commerce and Industry Minister thanked the Advisory group for the bold report that has recommendations for industry both manufacturing and services and sectors like textiles, finances and tourism so that India is able to take its manufacturing potential to 25 percent of the GDP.
During an interaction with the audience after the release of the report Commerce and Industry Minister assured that India will always protect its strategic and economic interests while engaging in multilateral talks. He urged citizens to talk, argue and understand issues and not indulge in creating fear psychosis as the Government of India will never sign on any trade agreement without consultations. He further said that for the regional Economic Partnership Agreement talks that are underway the most extensive stakeholder consultations have been done by the Minister and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
India is also looking at new opportunities and new markets of exports with other geographies like the United States, European Union and United Kingdom informed the Commerce and Industry Minister. He further said that in a globalized world India cannot remain isolated as it will not be in the interests of the industry and the consumers.
The HLAG report has been prepared by the Advisory Group led by Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla to assess the global environment and make recommendations for boosting India’s share and importance in global merchandise and services trade, managing pressing bilateral trade relations, and mainstreaming new age policy making.
The other members of the Group were S.Jaishankar, former Foreign Secretary, Rajeev Kher, former Commerce Secretary and Member, Competition Appellate Tribunal, Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Advisor, Government of India, AdilZainulbhai, Chairman, Quality Council of India, Dr.HarshaVardhana Singh, former DDG, WTO, Dr.ShekharShah,DG, NCAER, Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale, Foreign Policy Advisor, Dr.Pulok Ghosh, IIM Bangalore, Jayant Dasgupta, former Ambassador of India to the WTO, Rajiv K Luthra of Luthra&Luthra and Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII.
Click here to see HLAG Report
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his 100th Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Lokmanya Bal GangadharTilak on his 100th Punya Tithi.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said,
"India bows to Lokmanya Tilak on his 100th Punya Tithi. His intellect, courage, sense of justice and idea of Swaraj continue to inspire."
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister launches online portal for Common Carrier Capacity booking on GAIL’s pipelines
The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today launched an online portal for enabling easy, efficient and transparent booking of Common carrier capacity for natural gas transmission services under GAIL’s pipelines. It would be a first step to facilitate gas trading on hub or exchange traded platform in India.
Launching the portal, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that the portal is a transparent, market-friendly component in the gas trading system. He said that the policy reforms in last 4 years have helped in increasing the production and import of gas multi-fold in the country. The Government is focusing on the clean fuel, and for this purpose the gas import contracts have been renegotiated, bio-CNG is being promoted, and PNG supplies will soon reach new Geographical Areas. Gas is a price sensitive commodity and its marketing in a transparent manner is essential. The portal should enable the new entities to utilize the GAIL’s infrastructure in procuring the gas in a cost-effective manner. The Minister said that the portal will act as a milestone in expansion of gas marketing, without human interface, through digital means.
The online portal www.gailonline,com is the first of its kind in the natural gas sector of the country, to provide gas consumers the facility to register pipeline capacity bookings online and endeavours to continue the practice of serving on first come-first served basis.
Speaking on the occasion, the GAIL CMD Shri B.C. Tripathi said that with this online initiative, GAIL has raised the standards of consumer experience for third-party access to natural gas pipelines to consumers in India. He said that the company has been providing third party access to pipelines since 2004 and over 100 consumers, small and big, are routinely being serviced at any time, for the last few years.YB
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Union MoS for New & Renewable Energy Shri Bhagwanth Khuba reviews IREDA performance
Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy , and Chemicals and Fertilisers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, yesterday, visited IREDA’s Registered Office at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Shri Khuba reviewed the performance and the future roadmap of IREDA, followed by an interactive session with senior officials of the company.
Welcoming the Minister and senior officials from MNRE to the company’s office, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director , IREDA, shared IREDA’s excellent performance in the previous two years as well as the future plans. Shri Khuba was apprised about sectors being financed, diversification & fund-raising plans, and initiatives undertaken in the last two years for ‘Ease of Doing Business’, among others. The challenges being faced by the company to meet the huge demand for funding for the RE sector were also discussed. A detailed presentation was made by CMD, IREDA.
Shri Khuba shared that IREDA has initiated the process of upgradation from ‘Mini-Ratna’ to ‘Navratna’ and ‘Schedule-B’ to ‘Schedule-A’. The Hon’ble Minister assured IREDA to speed-up the process considering the company's plan for its Initial Public Offering .
Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, in his interaction, appreciated IREDA for being the industry's pioneer and serving RE sector since its inception. He praised IREDA for historic performance in last two years despite the worst business environment due to COVID pandemic. He applauded Team IREDA for adopting holistic approach of development the working culture of organisation.
The Minister along with CMD, IREDA, Shri Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, MNRE and Smt. Manisha Saxena, CVO, IREDA has released 2nd version of “Employee Handbook on Vigilance”, which would increase awareness of various procedures and practices amongst the IREDA officials.
In line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister's target of 50% of energy from non-fossil fuels and also the 500 GW Renewable Energy capacity by 2030, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba assured IREDA for constant support by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy's in meeting the RE sector's financing needs.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President’s Message to the Nation on the eve of Raksha Bandhan
On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I convey my greetings and good wishes to all Indians.
The celebration of Raksha Bandhan embodies the beautiful bond of love that binds brothers and sisters, and holds them together in mutual trust and unbreakable commitment.
On this Raksha Bandhan, let us resolve to stand by our ‘Nari Shakti’ as they commit to take Bharat to greater glory.
May this festival add to the joy and happiness in our lives.
Ministry of Defence
Outreach Programme conducted by Army Recruiting Office Kolhapur at Satara on 29 April 2023
Pune, 29 April 2023
ZRO Pune and Army Rtg Office Kolhapur organised an Outreach Programme at Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science , Satara on 29 Apr 23 to reach out to the defence aspirant youth of the region who are eligible to join the Indian Army.
During the programme, the Candidates were explained in detail various modes of the entry, qualification criteria and the new online registration process as given in www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The event also aimed to educate the audience about the transformational changes that have been introduced by the Indian Army with effect from this year to add technology and transparency to the recruitment procedure. A large number of NCC Cadets and Students from various Schools, Colleges, ITIs and Poly techniques attended the programme.
There was great enthusiasm and interest displayed by the attendees. Students exhibited keen interest during the interaction and were highly motivated to join the Indian Army. Such outreach events are being regularly conducted by the Indian Army to reach out to its people. It has always being the endeavor of the Indian Army to conduct fair and transparent recruitment process, duly upholding its high ethos and principles.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Recoveries on a Steep Upward trend, cross 47.5 lakh
10 States/UTs contribute 73% of new recovered cases
On the day when India’s has registered the highest number of tests in a single day with nearly 15 lakhs tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the trend of high recoveries continues unabated.
More than 47.5 lakh  patients have recovered so far. 81,177 patients recovered in the last 24 hours.
Recovered cases have exceeded active cases  by nearly 38 lakhs  today.
Spurred by this number of very high recoveries, the national Recovery Rate continues to follow a rising curve. It stands at 81.74% today.
73% of the new recovered cases have been reported from ten States/UTs, viz. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal and Assam.
Maharashtra continues to lead with more than 17,000 new recoveries. Andhra Pradesh contributed more than 8,000 to the single day recoveries.
86,052 new confirmed cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country.
75% of the new cases are found to be concentrated in ten states/UTs. Maharashtra contributed more than 19,000 to the new cases. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka both have contributed more than 7,000.
1,141 deaths have been registered in the past 24 hours. 83% of these are from 10 States/UTs.
40% of the new deaths reported yesterday are from Maharashtra with 459 deaths followed by Punjab and Uttar Pradesh with 76 and 67 deaths, respectively.