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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved Memorandum of Understanding  between the Government of the Republic of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful users of outer space signed on November 19, 2020 by both sides at Bangalore/Thimpu and exchanged.
Point-wise details:
This MoU shall enable India and Bhutan to pursue cooperation in potential interest areas, such as remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellitebased navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
This MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from DOS/ISRO and the Ministry of Information and Communications  of Bhutan, which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementation.
Implementation Strategy and targets:
The signed MoU would lead to concluding specific Implementing Arrangement on specific areas of cooperation and setting up of Joint Working Group, to work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
Major Impacts:
The signed MoU will provide Impetus to explore cooperation possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space.
No. of beneficiaries;
Cooperation with the Royal Government of Bhutan through this MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity. Thus, all sections and regions of the country will get benefitted.
Background:
India and Bhutan have been discussing on establishing formal space cooperation. A template for Inter-Governmental MoU for Space cooperation was shared with MEA in November 2017 for further taking up with Bhutan. This draft was further discussed along with other cooperative proposals during the bilateral meeting in February 2020.
After a few iterations through diplomatic channels, both sides have arrived at a workable draft of the MoU and the same was processed for internal approvals. After obtaining necessary approvals the MoU was signed on November 19, 2020 by both sides and exchanged.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO Regional Office, Ahmedabad urges people not to visit the office until further notice due to Novel Coronavirus 
In the interest of the public health, EPF Members/ employers/ members of public are hereby dissuaded from visiting Regional Office, Ahmedabad in person until further notice from this office due to outbreak of Novel Corona Virus .
This advisory is passed on the EPF members based upon the direction issued by the EPFO, Head Office circular No. HRD/12014/Misc/Pt. 11 dated 13.03.2020 & 18.03.2020 endorsing the circular of Ministry of Labour & Employment No. D-31016/3/2014-Adm-II dated 11.03.2020 and Ministry of DoPT Circular No. 11013/9/2014-Estt. A. III dated 17.03.2020.
Accordingly, this office has been advised to take all the necessary measures to discourage to the maximum extend to restrict the entry of visitors in the office complex and to suspend issue of routine visitors/ temporary passes immediately. Only those visitors who have proper permission of the officer, who they want to meet, should be allowed after being properly screened.
We regret the inconvenience caused to all concerned in this regard. However, we assure the members that this office would continue to do the public relations function without any reprieve through electronic and manual mode of papers.
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Ministry of Defence
Integrated Defence staff celebrates its 19th Raising Day
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff  is celebrating its 19th Raising Day today. Chief of the IDS to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee  Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar laid wreath at the National War Memorial to pay homage to the Martyrs of the Armed Forces to mark the occasion. Senior officers of HQ IDS from the three Services were also present during the ceremony.
Conveying his felicitations on the occasion, the CISC exhorted all ranks of the 'Purple Fraternity', to continue striving hard towards jointmanship and wished them all success in every endeavour in the years ahead.
The HQ IDS was raised on October 1, 2001 as a ‘Tri Service Entity’ with an overarching aim of ‘Victory Trough Jointness’. Since then, IDS has led the conduct of Disaster Relief Operations, Tri-Service Exercises, including those with friendly foreign countries, training leaders at Tri-Service Institutions, consolidating defence intelligence and progressing procurement for the defence forces. In a landmark effort, the IDS spearheaded construction of the National War Memorial, inaugurated by Prime Minister on February 25, 2019. The HQ IDS is currently progressing the operationalisation of Defence Cyber Agency, Defence Space Agency and Armed Forces Special Operations Division as Joint organisation.
On this occasion, HQ IDS conducted a number of events for troops and their family members.
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PIB Headquarters
Central Media units to celebrate International Women’s day
Press Information Bureau and Regional Outreach Bureau, Thiruvananthapuram, under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will jointly hold a Round Table on Women – Education, Employment & Empowerment as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. It will be inaugurated by Smt. A. Shainamol IAS, Director, Spices Board, Government of India at 9.30 am at LBS Institute of Technology for Women , Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram on 07th March 2020.
Dr. Shiju.P.P, Associate Professor, LBSITW will deliver the keynote address. The participants in the round table include Dr. Gita Gopal, Former Gender Advisor, Govt.of Kerala & Former Lead Evaluation Expert, World Bank, Smt. Babitha Marina Justin, Asso. Professor in English Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology, Smt. Geethanjali Krishnan, Sr. Manager, Technopark & Writer, Ms. Jancy James, Managing Director, Strava Technologies  Ltd. Smt. K.A. Beena, Dy. Director, ROB, Thiruvananthapuram will be the moderator.
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Enrolling of Ex-Servicemen under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 
Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  skilling is being imparted through Short Term Training  courses and Recognition of Prior Learning . STT is being imparted to either school/college dropouts or unemployed youth at accredited and affiliated Training Centres . Upon successful completion of their assessment, candidates are being offered / provided with placement assistance by Training Providers . Under RPL, individuals with prior learning experience or skills are being assessed and certified. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skills Qualification Framework . Directorate of Indian Army Veterans  is the implementing body who is providing placement in support with Army Welfare Placement Organisation . The State-wise details of ex-servicemen trained/oriented under PMKVY 2016-20 are as under:
 Short term training :
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S. No.
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|
State
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Enrolled
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Trained
|
|
Assessed
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|
Certified
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|
Placed
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|
-
|
|
Jharkhand
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|
410
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|
387
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|
347
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|
306
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|
0
|
|
-
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
156
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|
156
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|
144
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|
124
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|
0
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|
-
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
49
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
TOTAL
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615
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543
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491
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430
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0
 Recognition of Prior Learning :
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S. No.
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State
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Enrolled
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|
Oriented
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|
Assessed
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|
Certified
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|
-
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Andhra Pradesh
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1372
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1372
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1351
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1351
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-
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Assam
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26
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26
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26
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26
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-
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Bihar
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3386
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|
3347
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3147
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2336
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|
-
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Delhi
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3626
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|
3626
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3311
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2567
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-
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Goa
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55
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55
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26
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26
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-
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Gujarat
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1476
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1476
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1411
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1352
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|
-
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
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1829
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1786
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1747
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1350
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|
-
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|
Jammu and Kashmir
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2977
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2878
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|
2884
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2209
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|
-
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Jharkhand
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3321
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3321
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3168
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2404
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|
-
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Karnataka
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|
11058
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|
10894
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|
10447
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8899
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|
-
|
|
Kerala
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|
2748
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|
2748
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2539
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2302
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-
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Madhya Pradesh
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|
14645
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|
14053
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|
14262
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11224
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|
-
|
|
Maharashtra
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|
9976
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|
9347
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|
9486
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|
8086
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|
-
|
|
Meghalaya
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6746
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|
6746
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6474
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5500
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-
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|
Odisha
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1318
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1318
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1367
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1218
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|
-
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Punjab
|
|
110
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|
110
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109
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|
81
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|
-
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|
Rajasthan
|
|
88
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|
88
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|
88
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|
62
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|
-
|
|
Tamil Nadu
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2829
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|
2759
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|
2623
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|
2029
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|
-
|
|
Telangana
|
|
3011
|
|
3026
|
|
2868
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|
2778
|
|
-
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
14601
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|
13854
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|
12897
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|
9503
|
|
-
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
7617
|
|
7579
|
|
7517
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|
6444
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|
-
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
74
|
|
74
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|
74
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
Grand Total
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92889
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90483
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87822
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|
71801
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri R.K. Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
Over 35000 people displaced due to setting up of steel plants of SAIL and RINL Provided Employment
Two public sector steel manufacturing companies namely Steel Authority of India Limited  and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited  under the Ministry of Steel have provided employment to over 35 thousand persons under displaced category. In Vishakhapatnam Steel Plant of RINL, 7845 persons were given employment as against commitment of 5000. In Bhilai Steel Plant 4468 persons, Rourkela Steel Plant , 6,486 persons,Bokaro Steel Plant  16000 persons and Salem Steel Plant  214 persons were provided employment. They have been provided employment against regular grades in the pay scales earmarked for the grades and the wages are paid as per Company Rules.This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel, Vishnu Deo Sai, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. He also said that data about number of displaced persons in setting of private steel plants is not maintained in the Ministry of Steel.
The Minister further informed that in Vishakhapatnam Steel Plant, 16850 are identified as displaced and all of them have been rehabilitated in four rehabilitation colonies developed by Government of Andhra Pradesh. These colonies have amenities like drinking water, roads, street lights, school health centers and community centers. He said land for setting up of public sector plants, is acquired by the concerned State Government as per the provisions of Land Acquisition Act. The rehabilitation, compensation and other issues of displaced persons are also dealt by the competent authority under the Land and Rehabilitation policies of the concerned State Government.
Special Service and Features
RURAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT REVIVING THE LIVELIHOOD OF RURAL POOR
Rs 300 crorecovid 19 assistance package implemented to benefit 1.39 lakh persons in Tamil Nadu
Covid 19 pandemic lockdown has affected rural economy badly as most of the villagers are dependent on daily wages and agriculture. PM Atmanirbhar schemes worth Rs 20 lakh crore are being implemented to revive the livelihood of people affected by lockdown. Prime Minister had said that villages should become the pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat while launching e-Gopala App and other schemes for farmers.
In Tamil Nadu, Covid 19 assistance package scheme worth Rs 300 crore is implemented to benefit 1.39 lakh beneficiaries including self help group members, farm producer group members, differently abled persons, youth who have returned to hometown after losing jobs in other states due to lock down. In Tiruchirapalli district, covid assistance package scheme worth Rs 9.92 crore is being implemented by Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project benefiting 4500 persons. This scheme is being implemented in 135 village Panchayats of Musiri, Manikandam, Manaparai, Anthanalalur and Thurayur unions in Trichy district. As part of the scheme, two Farm Producer groups were given Rs 7 lakh each by district collector. Moreover seven Farm Producer groups were given Rs 1.5 lakh each under covid assistance package. This will be one-time capital grant to existing producer groups up to a maximum of Rs.1,50,000 per group. In Tiruchirapalli, 1995 Self help group members were given Rs 50000 each totalling Rs 5.4 crore assistance under the special scheme.
Moreover 1900 differently abled and affected persons were given Rs 20000 loan assistance totalling Rs 1.69 crore. Many persons have been affected by covid 19 lockdown and returned to home town after losing jobs in other states. 88 youth who returned to hometown Trichy from other states/ countries and even other districts after losing job due to covid 19 lockdown were given Rs one lakh each credit assistance under the package. The credit assistance is given to SHG group members to start enterprises like grocery retail shop ,vegetable retail shop, tea shops, Small eateries , Bakeries Dairy, goat, poultry, meat & fish retail shop/vendors goat, poultry, pig & fish traders, Tailoring etc., The entrepreneur should repay the amount to the Self help group in maximum 39 monthly instalments including 3 months moratorium period. The Self help group will repay the amount to the Panchayat level federation with an additional grace of 2 months - full repayment in 41 months.
Unlock 4 is the time to rehabilitate and resurge from lockdown inflicted losses due to covid 19. Government is helping economy to bounce back and help people to come out of the crisis.
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Special Service and Features
FCI’s Special Cleanliness Drive as a part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav
As a part of the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, Food Corporation of India, Kerala Region conducted a Special Cleanliness Drive program at FCI Divisional Office/ Depot Officesand Regional Office.
The program started in true spirit and also given awareness among the Offices/ staff and labourers of FCI. With an elucidation on the National Mission on Clean India – Swatch Bharat, all staff members and labourers pledged that they will start Swatchata from their houses/ natives. Also all the staff of FCI put their efforts on daily routine to keep the environment clean and avoid the usage of plastics and disposal of the wastes in appropriate manner.
All the staff members and labourers had cleaned the surroundings of the office premises.
In all most all the Divisional Offices/ Depot Offices and Regional Office in FCI Kerala Region, Kitchen gardens are maintaining.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of Shri Roddam Narasimha
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Shri Roddam Narasimha.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Shri Roddam Narasimha personified the best of India’s tradition of knowledge and enquiry. He was an outstanding scientist, passionate about leveraging the power of science and innovation for India’s progress. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."
Prime Minister's Office
Meeting of Prime Minister with President of South Africa on the sidelines of G-7 Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, on 27 June 2022 on the sidelines of G-7 Summit in Schloss Elmau, Germany.
Both leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly following the signing of the Strategic Programme of Cooperation in 2019. They expressed satisfaction at the progress achieved in defence, education and agriculture sectors, and reiterated the need for further deepening bilateral cooperation in areas like trade and investment, food security, defence, pharmaceuticals, digital financial inclusion, skill development, insurance, health and people to people contacts.
Both leaders also welcomed the WTO agreement reached in June 2022 that supports the production of COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries. India and South Africa had submitted the first proposal suggesting a waiver for all WTO members on the implementation of certain provisions of the TRIPS Agreement in relation to the prevention, containment or treatment of COVID-19.
Discussions were also held on continued coordination in multilateral bodies and the need for their reform, particularly the UN Security Council.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot to inaugurate 14 Cross Disability Early Intervention Centres at 7 National Institutes and 7 Composite Regional Centres tomorrow
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment will inaugurate 14 Cross-Disability Early Intervention Centres located at 7 National Institutes and 7 Composite Regional Centres under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India on 17.06.2021 at 11:00 am through the virtual platform.
Presently, the National Institutes under DEPwD have expertise and specialize in providing rehabilitative care and early intervention therapeutic services with a single disability focus. Recognizing the need of providing specialization of cross disability early intervention to children  with disabilities, at risk or those having developmental delays, DEPwD has taken an initiative of setting up 14 Cross Disability Early Intervention Centres on a pilot basis at 7 National Institutes at Delhi, Mumbai, Dehradun, Secunderabad, Kolkatta, Cuttack and Chennai and 7 Composite Regional Centres at Sundernagar, Lucknow, Bhopal, Rajnandgaon, Patna, Nellore and Kozhikode in the first phase
These 14 Cross Disability Early Intervention Centres will provide contiguous facilities for therapeutic, rehabilitative care services and pre-school training for children with disabilities  covering all types of disabilities covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. These services will be provided under a single roof with accessible and aesthetically designed environments.
Live streaming of the inauguration programme will be available on the web link webcast.gov.in/msje.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Basic Road Statistics in India 2018—19
The Basic Road Statistics of India is an annual publication on the road sector, brought out by Transport Research Wing of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The present volume of ‘Basic Road Statistics in India-2018-19’ provides information on various facets of road statistics in the country during the year 2018-19. It has eight sections and covers information relating to road length, surfaced road length, major initiatives of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Data/information presented in this report is sourced from various departments of States/Union Territories like State Public Work Departments, Municipalities, Panchayat, Railway, Forest etc.
As per the report ‘Basic Road Statistics in India-2018-19’, India has a network of over 63, 31,757 kilometres of roads on 31.03.2019, which is the second largest in the world. There has been a consistent increase in the construction of roads under various categories during the period 1950-51 to 2018-19. The total road constructed has increased to 63, 31,757 Km in 2019 from 62, 15,797 km in 2018 and has registered a growth of 1.9 percent.
Road transport is the dominant segment in India’s transport sector and has contributed 3.06 per cent to GVA against the total transport sector contribution of 4.58 percentages for the year 2019-20, whereas the share of Railways has contributed 0.74 per cent, Air Transport 0.12 per cent and Water Transport 0.08 per cent. Road Transport also serves as the feeder to railway, shipping and air traffic.
Report also reveals that, National Highways constitutes 2.09 % of total road network in the country and the total length of National Highways as on 31.03.2019 was at 1, 32,499, registering an increase of 4.9 % over previous year. Maharashtra has the largest network of National Highways with 17,757 km  followed by Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan with 11,737 km  and 10,342km  respectively, as on 31.03.2019.
The State Highways constitutes 2.8 percent of total road network in the country and the total length of State Highways as on 31.03.2019 was at 1, 79,535. Maharashtra has the largest State Highways network in the country 17.83 %  followed by Karnataka 10.85 % , Gujarat 9.33 % , Rajasthan 8.39 %  and Andhra Pradesh 7.52 % . These five States accounted for 53.9% of the total State Highways network in the country.
Rural Roads  constitute 71.4 % of total road network in the country and its length rose to 45, 22,228 km on 31st March, 2019 registering a growth of 2.5 % over previous year. Maharashtra accounted for the largest network of Rural Roads with 4,26,327 km  followed by Assam 3,72,510 km , Bihar 2,59,507 km , Uttar Pradesh 2,55,576 km  and Madhya Pradesh 2,32,344 km . These five States account for 42.4 % of the total Rural Roads in the country.