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Ministry of Communications
India Post Payments Bank launches WhatsApp Banking Services
- To empower customers pan-India to access banking services on their mobile phones in just a few clicks
- Delivered on Airtel IQ, the messaging solution will augment the Govt.’s Digital India mission by enabling IPPB customers across the country to seamlessly connect with their bank on WhatsApp
India Post Payments Bank , in collaboration with Airtel, announced the launch of WhatsApp Banking Services for IPPB customers in New Delhi today, enabling them to access banking services on their mobile phone.
The newly launched IPPB WhatsApp Banking channel will enable IPPB customers to seamlessly connect with the bank on WhatsApp and effortlessly avail a host of banking services, including doorstep service request, locating nearest Post Office and much more. In line with the ambition of the Government to bring digital and financial inclusion to citizens in their language, the Airtel – IPPB WhatsApp Banking solution is also working on to build multi-language support, enabling added convenience to customers, especially to those in the rural parts of the country to access banking services in their preferred language.
Airtel has been working with IPPB to deliver as many as 250 million messages per month to the bank’s customers many of whom are located in mofussil towns and tier 2,3 cities. The addition of the WhatsApp messaging will add to customer’s accessibility to connect with the bank on their fingertips, furthering Digital India mission of the Government, as part of which IPPB has been working tirelessly to deliver banking services in the rural pockets of the country.
Shri Gursharan Rai Bansal, CGM & CSMO – India Post Payments Bank said, “We are delighted to work with Bharti Airtel as our partner in driving digital and financial inclusion in India. We believe that financial services driven by technology have great potential and can go a long way in ensuring that the best financial products reach the farthest corners of the country.”
Shri Abhishek Biswal, Business Head - Airtel IQ said, “Airtel IQ is a robust, intuitive and secure cloud communication suite. With the addition of WhatsApp messaging to the existing SMS and voice communication that we offer to India Post Payments Bank customers, we will further enable a two-way communication between the bank and their customers. We are delighted to continue our association with IPPB to contribute significantly in making banking services more accessible to tier2,3 cities in the country. We promise to continue delivering customer centric solutions that offer greater convenience to customers.”
The IPPB and Airtel IQ are working towards further integrating a LIVE interactive customer support agent into the WhatsApp solution which will enable customers to access 24X7 support and get quick resolutions for their queries.
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Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and USA in insurance regulatory sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India  and the Federal Insurance Office, USA.
Impact:
The MoU provides a framework for cooperation and coordination, including for the exchange of information and research assistance with respect to each Authority’s overview and other lawful responsibilities. Under the agreement, both the countries intend to share their experiences on various regulatory functions and to provide mutual assistance including training activities. India andUSA have also agreed to continue to facilitate cooperation on international standard-setting activities, financial stability and the development and implementation of consumer protection through sound prudential regulation of the insurance sector.
Background:
IRDAI is a body set up under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 to regulate, promote and ensure orderly growth of the insurance and re-insurance business in India. Similarly, in USA, Federal Insurance Office  is vested with the authority to monitor all aspects of the insurance sector and to represent the USA on prudential aspects of international insurance.
India and USA have strong business relations with each other and both the countries have been in regular discussions at various political and official levels. Various institutional mechanisms have also been put in place over time to strengthen bi-lateral cooperation on wide ranging multi-sectoral issues between the two countries.
USA is one of the major contributors of foreign direct investment in India and many insurance companies have set up joint venture with USA based insurance companies. With increase in foreign investment cap to 49%, there is further scope for foreign investments in Indian insurance sector particularly from USA based companies. Hence the bilateral MoU between IRDAI and FIO, USA holds lot of potential for the two countries.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has expressed grief on demise of renowned classical singer Pandit Jasraj
“Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji was an incredible artist who enriched Indian classical music with his magical voice”
“Pandit Jasraj ji’s demise feels like a personal loss”
“Pandit Jasraj will remain in our hearts forever through his peerless creations”
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has expressed grief on demise of renowned classical singer Pandit Jasraj. In a tweet Shri Amit Shah said that “Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji was an incredible artist who enriched Indian classical music with his magical voice. His demise feels like a personal loss. He will remain in our hearts forever through his peerless creations. Condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti”.
Pandit Jasraj was one of the most prominent singers of Indian classical music. In the year 2000, Pandit Jasraj was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
147.72 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,14,004
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.61%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.01%
15,389 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,43,21,803
58,097 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
68.38 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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S. No.
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State
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No. of Omicron Cases
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|
Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
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|
1
|
|
Maharashtra
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|
653
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|
259
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2
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|
Delhi
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464
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57
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|
3
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|
Kerala
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|
185
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|
58
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|
4
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|
Rajasthan
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|
174
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88
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|
5
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|
Gujarat
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|
154
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|
96
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|
6
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|
Tamil Nadu
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|
121
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108
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|
7
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|
Telangana
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|
84
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|
32
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|
8
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|
Karnataka
|
|
77
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|
25
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|
9
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|
Haryana
|
|
71
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|
59
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|
10
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Odisha
|
|
37
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|
4
|
|
11
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
31
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|
4
|
|
12
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|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
24
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6
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|
13
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|
West Bengal
|
|
20
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|
4
|
|
14
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|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9
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|
9
|
|
15
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|
Uttarakhand
|
|
8
|
|
5
|
|
16
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|
Goa
|
|
5
|
|
4
|
|
17
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Meghalaya
|
|
5
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|
0
|
|
18
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|
Chandigarh
|
|
3
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|
2
|
|
19
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|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
3
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|
3
|
|
20
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|
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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|
2
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|
0
|
|
21
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|
Punjab
|
|
2
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|
2
|
|
22
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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|
1
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|
1
|
|
23
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|
Ladakh
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|
1
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|
1
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|
24
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Manipur
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|
1
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1
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Total
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2,135
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828
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
West Bengal undertake triggering activities in National Parks & Wildlife sanctuaries
Kolkata; September 25, 2023
With a view of ‘Garbage free India’, National Parks, Tiger Reserve Forest, Wildlife Sanctuaries in different places of West Bengal participated in ‘SwachhataHi Seva’ Campaign. Awareness campaign was conducted in an enabling atmosphere through various activities on the disadvantage of overconsumption and mismanagement of plastic waste near tourist places. Along with community people, tourists from those areas also contributed their thoughts and feedback towards achieving cleanliness.
More than 2000 community people, 1000 school children and 320 youth volunteers from surrounding GPs of these sanctuary and national parks also participated in this program. From these districts, more than 450 VBDC worker and SGH women jointly took part in shramdaan activities like clean drains and legacy waste, cleaning of local water bodies and source reduction activities of larva.
Several activities including Pledge taking by tourists, signature campaign, rally by community people and school children and cleanliness activities by SHG and VBDC workers around sanctuaries and national parks are being held to create awareness among the citizens.
Cleanliness drive by VBDC workers in Lothian Wildlife Sanctuary
Cleanliness activity organizing near Haliday wildlife sanctuary, South 24 Parganas .
Rally Organized by school children, VBDC workers near Sundarban Tiger Reserve forest
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
ROBOT 'BANDICOOT' TECHNOLOGY TO ELIMINATE MANUAL SCAVENGING
The requirement which products like Bandicoot deals with, is limited to removal of accumulated grit and deposits at bottom of a manhole, which could cause choking and sewer overflows. Thus local bodies have been advised to acquire appropriate manhole de-gritting machines which can be operated without need to enter inside a manhole and also set up an appropriate cleaning periodicity. The need of periodic as well as emergency de-gritting manholes can be completed by adopting much simpler machines, easily locally fabricated which will give almost the same, If not better, output while ensuring similar level of safety for sanitation workers.
Cities have been advised to use simple, cost effective mechanical products for management of their manholes and sewers.
As per Section 33 of the MS Act, 2013 every local authority and other agency are supposed to use appropriate technological appliance for cleaning of sewer and septic tanks. Government has to promote the use of modern technology through financial assistance, incentives and otherwise.
As per “Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Rules,2013 ” it is mandatory for the employer to provide the safety gear, devices and ensure safety precautions as prescribed in the Rules.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has issued Standard Operating Procedure  for cleaning of sewer and septic tanks. In addition, to this, NAMASTE scheme is being implemented in all Urban Local Bodies  in the country to ensure the following:-
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Zero fatalities in sanitation work in India
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All sanitation work to be performed by skilled workers
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No sanitation workers come in direct contact with human faecal matter
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Increased awareness amongst sanitation services seekers  to seek services from registered and skilled sanitation workers
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Strengthening and capacitating Emergency Response Sanitation Units  to ensure safe delivery of mechanized sanitation services.
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Empowering of Sanitation workers to run sanitation enterprises and promote mechanization of cleaning operation through availability of machines.
The scheme also formalizes sewer septic tank workers by providing occupational training, safety gears and extension of health insurance under AB-PMJAY to ensure safe cleaning with mechanized equipment and enhancing their dignity.
This information was given by Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Shri Ramdas Athawale in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets champion women boxers from World Boxing Championship
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met the champion women boxers from World Boxing Championship, Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda today.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said :
"Glad to have met boxers @nikhat_zareen, @BoxerMoun and Parveen Hooda who made India proud at the Women's World Boxing Championship. We had excellent conversations on their life journeys including passion towards sports and life beyond it. Best wishes for their future endeavours."
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Defence Secretary to Headquarters Southern Naval Command
Shri Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary, visited Headquarters Southern Naval Command  on 17 Sep 21. He was accompanied by VAdm SN Ghormade, Vice Chief of Naval Staff and by Shri Sanjiv Mittal, Financial Adviser . They visited various training establishments at HQSNC and also visited Indigenous Aircraft Carrier  to review its progress. The Defence Secretary was also given a demonstration of the indigenous Oxygen Recycling System and appraised about the Environmental Projects undertaken by Southern Naval Command. The Defence Secretary also met Vice Admiral AK Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command and discussed various issues pertaining to the Southern Naval Command.
Ministry of Defence
Japan-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise – Jimex 2022
The sixth edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022  hosted by Indian Navy commenced in the Bay of Bengal on 11 Sep 22.
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force  ships are being led by R Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, and Indian Naval ships by R Adm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
The Indian Naval ships welcomed JMSDF ships Izumo, a Helicopter Carrier, and Takanami, a Guided Missile Destroyer, on their arrival in the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Navy is being represented by three indigenously designed and built warships; Sahyadri, a multi-purpose stealth frigate and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes Kadmatt and Kavaratti. Additionally, Guided Missile Destroyer Ranvijay, Fleet Tanker Jyoti, Offshore Patrol Vessel Sukanya, submarines, MIG 29K fighter aircraft, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and ship borne helicopters are also participating in the exercise.
JIMEX 22 involves two Phases; exercises at sea and a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam.
This edition marks the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012. It also coincides with the 70th anniversary of establishing of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. JIMEX 22 seeks to consolidate the high degree of interoperability that exists between maritime forces of the two countries, through complex exercises in the surface, sub-surface and air domains.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
7500 metric ton Wheat and 4000 metric ton Rice from Central Pool Stock granted to deserving countries through MEA in 2020-21
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ms. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed that the total stock of foodgrains in the Central Pool as on 16.07.2021 was 882.77 lakh tons consisting of 589.06 lakh tons of wheat and 293.71 lakh tons of rice.
Quantity of rice  and wheat exported from India during 2019-20 and 2020-21 is as under;-

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Years
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Wheat
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Rice
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Basmati
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Other than basmati
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2019-20
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219693
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4454747
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5056259
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2020-21
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2088489
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4630465
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13095147
Grant from Central Pool Stock through humanitarian aid through Ministry of External Affair  to deserving countries is as under;-

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Years
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Wheat
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Rice
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2019-20
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1584.117
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600
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2020-21
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75000
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4000
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to Shri Shyamji Krishna Varma on his Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to Shri Shyamji Krishna Varma on his Punya Tithi.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"I pay homage to Shri Shyamji Krishna Varma on his Punya Tithi. A devout nationalist and courageous personality, he was at the forefront of India’s struggle against injustice and colonial rule. Inspired by his ideals, we will keep working for the people of our great nation."
Ministry of Defence
DRDO to set up 500 Medical Oxygen Plants within three months under PM CARES Fund
The Medical Oxygen Plant  technology, developed by DRDO for On‐Board Oxygen Generation for LCA, Tejas by DEBEL, DRDO will now help in fighting the current crisis of oxygen for COVID-19 patients. The oxygen plant is designed for a capacity of 1,000 litres per minute . The system can cater to 190 patients at a flow rate of 5 LPM and charge 195 cylinders per day. Transfer of Technology has been done to M/s Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Bengaluru and M/s Trident Pneumatics Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, who will be producing 380 plants for installation across various hospitals in the country. 120 plants of 500 LPM capacity will be produced by industries working with Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, belonging to CSIR.
Oxygen is a very important clinical gas in health care centres and hospitals for treatment of COVID‐19 Patients. Medical Oxygen Plant  technology is capable of generating oxygen with 93±3% concentration which can be directly supplied to hospital beds or can be used to fill medical oxygen cylinders. It utilizes Pressure Swing Adsorption  technique and Molecular Sieve  technology to generate oxygen directly from atmospheric air.
The MOP technology will be useful to provide oxygen supply during Corona Pandemic in hospitals in urban and rural areas. Hospitals will be able to generate on site medical oxygen, in a cost-effective manner with this oxygen plant rather than depending upon sourcing it from other places.
The installation of this plant helps in avoiding hospital dependency on scarce oxygen cylinders especially at high altitude and inaccessible remote areas. MOP has already been installed at some of the Army sites in North East and Leh-Ladakh region. The plant complies with International Standards like ISO 1008, European, US and Indian Pharmacopeia. Site preparation for 5 plants to be installed in Delhi/NCR region has already been initiated.
The DRDO has initiated fabrication of 380 numbers of Medical Oxygen Plants with release of Supply Orders for 332 numbers on M/s Tata Advanced Systems Limited, Bengaluru and 48 numbers on M/s Trident Pneumatics Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore with a target of producing 125 plants per month under PM CARES Fund. With this it is expected that 500 Medical Oxygen Plants will be installed within three months.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has appreciated DRDO for using the MOP technology to generate much needed oxygen for COVID-19 patients which will help in overcoming the present crisis. Secretary Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy has assured the support of DRDO for use of the technology by hospitals and other health agencies.
Prime Minister's Office
To mark the year-long celebration of the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a grand statue of Netaji to be installed at India Gate
Till the work for the statue is completed, a hologram statue of Netaji to be present at the same place
On Parakram Diwas, PM to unveil the hologram statue of Netaji at India Gate
PM to also confer Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskars for 2019 to 2022
In order to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and as part of the year long celebrations, the government has decided to install a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. The statue, made of granite, shall be a fitting tribute to the immense contribution of Netaji in our freedom struggle, and would be a symbol of the country’s indebtedness to him. Till the work for the statue is completed, a hologram statue of Netaji will be present at the same place. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will unveil the hologram statue of Netaji at India Gate on 23rd January, 2022 at around 6 PM.
The hologram statue will be powered by a 30,000 lumens 4K projector. An invisible, high gain, 90% transparent holographic screen has been erected in such a way so that it is not visible to visitors. The 3D image of Netaji will be projected on it to create the effect of a hologram. The size of the hologram statue is 28 feet in height and 6 feet in width.
During the programme, Prime Minister will also confer the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskars, for the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 in the investiture ceremony. A total of seven awards will be presented during the ceremony.
Union government has instituted the annual Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organisations in India in the field of disaster management. The award is announced every year on 23rd January. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs. 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual.
It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to honour the freedom fighters in a befitting manner. A special focus of these efforts has been on the legendary freedom fighter and visionary leader, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Several steps have been taken in this regard, including the announcement that his birth anniversary will be celebrated as Parakram Diwas every year. In this spirit, Republic Day celebrations will begin a day early, from 23rd January.
Ministry of Communications
Pension Adalat
Nagpur: 17 February 2022
The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai will be holding the “50th Postal Pension Adalat” for pensioners/family pensioners of Postal Department on 23th March 2022 at 15.00 Hrs.in the O/o The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai-400 001.
Grievances regarding pensionary benefits pertaining to those who retired/died while in service from Department of Posts, Pensioners of Postal Department Maharashtra and Goa States, which have not been settled within 3 months, will be only entertained in the Postal Pension Adalat.
Physical attendance for pension adalat should be avoided due to Covid-19 pandemic situation.
Cases involving purely legal points i.e. succession, Notional pension, TBOP/MACP Promotion, stepping up of pay and disciplinary cases involving policy matters and cases pending for review of DPC will not be considered in Pension Adalat. Pensioner should forward their grievance individually in triplicate in the Proforma attached to Accounts Officer/Secretary, Pension Aadalat, O/o Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai GPO Bldg., 2nd Floor, Mumbai-400 001 on or before 23rd February 2022. The applications received after 23rd February 2022 will not be considered in the Pension Adalat.
Further the Postmaster General Nagpur Region, Nagpur will be holding 50th Postal Pension Adalat on 10.03.2022 at 11.00 hrs. Pensioners can apply in the Proforma to The Postmaster General Nagpur Region, Dak Sadan, 1st Floor, Shankar Nagar Post Office Building, Nagpur-440010 on or before 04.03.2022. The applications received after 04.03.2022 will not be considered in the Pension Adalat.
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
APPLICATON FORM OF POSTAL PENSION ADALAT
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SUBJECT
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DETAILS TO BE FILLED IN BY THE INDIVIDUAL/PENSIONER
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Name of pensioner/family pensioner with designation at the time of retirement/death
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Name of Post Office from where retrired etc. and date of retirement
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PPO No.
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Name of Post Office from where Pension is being drawn
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Postal address of the pensioner
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Complaints in brief 
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Date & signature of the individual/Pensioner.
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PIB Nagpur/PM
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