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Ministry of Education
HRD MINISTER URGES STUDENTS TO LEAD THE WORLD AND WORK SINCERELY FOR SOCIETY
65TH ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF IIT KHARAGPUR HELD
Kharagpur, August 27, 2019
Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, the Union Minister of Human Resource Development attended the 65th Convocation of IIT Kharagpur here today. 2430 students of BTech, BArch, five-year integrated MSc and two-year MSc were awarded degrees while 372 students were awarded PhD degrees, among others. Congratulating the graduating students and expressing happiness over IIT Kharagpur being in the forefront of addressing the issues of national and high societal importance, Shri Pokhriyal said that over the years, IIT Kharagpur and in fact the IIT network and community has become an important window to the world. This is in keeping with our country’s and our civilisation’s character. I have no doubt that this educational system founded in our rich culture and values will help us unlock the hidden potential of our citizens, the Minister added. Shri Pokhriyal congratulated the graduating students and urged them to focus on water conservation and take a pledge to plant a tree daily to protect the environment.
To achieve the objectives of research and innovation, a National Research Foundation  has been set up to fund, coordinate and promote research in the country, The Minister mentioned and explained that NRF will ensure that the overall research eco-system in the country is strengthened with focus on identified thrust areas relevant to our national priorities and towards basic science without duplication of effort and expenditure.We have urged educators, in the draft document on education policy, to underline traditional Indian values such as service, non-violence, cleanliness, truth, selfless work, tolerance, honest hard work, respect for women, elders and all people and their inherent capabilities regardless of background and concern for environment, the Minister added. He also made a special mention of the upcoming Super speciality hospital which will not only enable technology based medical science education but provide affordable medical care to the people from the surrounding rural area.
The Minister also inaugurated the Research Park digitally at its Rajarhat campus. First of its kind in Eastern India, the park will foster entrepreneurship skills by bringing research, development and the industry under a single roof.
Professor Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya, Director , IIT Kharagpur, urged the toppers as well as the students who were awarded degrees today to take tender care of the fellow countrymen while they set their path to conquer the world. “They have supported your education in the sincere hope that you will make their world better. Please try your best to ensure a smile in the face of fellow citizens through social justice, societal sustainability with due respect to the indianness, which is our great culture,” he said.
Shri Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Kharagpur and Chairman, R P Sanjiv Goenka Group was also present among others on the occasion.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU signed in 2011 and Renewal of MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding  signed in 2011 and Renewal of MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants, of India  and Higher Colleges of Technology , United Arab Emirates.
The renewal of the MoU with the HCT, UAE is on the following terms:-
1. ICAI will provide technical assistance to HCT by reviewing the current curriculum of HCT related to accounting and finance;
2. ICAI will recommend introduction of new/revised courses and modules that will facilitate HCT students to write ICAI's Technical professional Examination with aim to acquire membership of ICAI;
3. ICAI will provide technical assistance in holding ICAI's professional examination for qualified HCT students;
4. ICAI will collaborate to provide seminars and workshops for HCT students and faculty;
5. ICAI will provide specialized relevant Adjunct faculty on mutually agreeable basis;
6. ICAI will provide certification courses for HCT students;
7. HCT will provide facilities to hold ICAI's professional and technical exams;
8. HCT and ICAI will encourage faculty and student exchange programmes;
9. HCT and ICAI will collaborate to hold professional development and technical events, seminars and conferences at various HCT's colleges in UAE. HCT will provide venue for such events and will encourage its students and faculty member to attend these events;
10. HCT and ICAI will collaborate to offer short professional courses in the domain of accounting, finance and audit in UAE via HCT's Centre of Excellence for applied Research and Training .
The proposal seeks to advance the goals on equity, public accountability and innovation.
Background:
The ICAI is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament of India namely The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. HCT UAE is a community of more than 23,000 students and 2,000 staff based on 17 modern, technology-enhanced campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, Madinat Zayed, Ras Al Khaimah, Ruwais and Sharjah, making it the largest higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates . HCT is dedicated to the delivery of technical and professional programs of the highest quality to the students within context of sincere respect for all beliefs and values and has the vision to be an internationally recognized and accredited provider of technical and professional tertiary education. The mission of HCT is to be a key education fundamental pillar on which a modern nation is built.
The ICAI has considered renewal of the MoU between ICAI and HCT, UAE to work together in strengthening the Accounting, Financial and Audit knowledge base within UAE through this MoU. The MoU with HCT was signed on 4th January, 2011 for a period of 5 years.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 264
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 92.60 crore
More than 40 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 8:30 pm
In a significant achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 92.60 Crore today. More than 40 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 8:30 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10374450
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2nd Dose
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8967231
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18356753
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2nd Dose
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15197085
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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374465272
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2nd Dose
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94056319
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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162975904
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2nd Dose
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80369648
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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103184211
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2nd Dose
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58101654
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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669356590
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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256691937
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Total
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926048527
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 6thOctober, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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151
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2nd Dose
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8076
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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355
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2nd Dose
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20243
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1480646
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2nd Dose
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1432801
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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324905
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2nd Dose
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402082
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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162020
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2nd Dose
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212321
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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1968077
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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2075523
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Total
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4043600
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
President's Secretariat
President summoned Rajya Sabha from 18th July 2018
The President has summoned the Rajya Sabha to meet on Wednesday, the 18th July, 2018 at New Delhi. Subject to exigencies of business, the Session is scheduled to conclude on Friday, the 10th August, 2018.
Special Service and Features
MoS External Affairs V. Muraleedharan for Sudan Rescue Mission
Thiruvananthapuram : 24 April 2023
Sri V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs has left for Jeddah to spearhead "Operation Kaveri" to rescue Indians from the war-torn Sudan. The trip is on the direct instructions of the Prime Minister Sri. Narendra Modi. Sri. V. Muraleedharan will reach Jeddah tomorrow  morning.
The mission to evacuate Indians, including Malayalis, who are stuck in Sudan, where the civil conflict has erupted, is continuing. Navy's INS Sumedha arrived at Sudan port as part of a mission. Around 500 Indians have been brought to the port city of Port Sudan.
Indian Air Force's C130J aircraft is ready at Jeddah Airport in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Sri V. Muraleedharan was entrusted the charge of the mission by the Prime Minister at the Yuvam event in Kochi.
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Ministry of Power
Salient features, implementation and current status of Integrated Power Development Scheme in the country
Steps by Government to reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial  losses to ensure 24X7 power supply
Government of India launched the Integrated Power Development Scheme  in December, 2014 under which Distribution Infrastructure projects for strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in urban areas metering of distribution transformers / feeders / consumers in the urban areas, IT enablement works; Enterprise Resource Planning ; smart metering; Gas Insulated Sub-stations ; and, Real Time Data Acquisition System  were executed.
Under IPDS, Central funding is being provided for strengthening of sub- transmission & distribution networks in the urban areas and metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers for reduction of Aggregate Technical & Commercial  losses. Funds have also been sanctioned under IPDS for underground  cabling and Aerial Bunched  cables and metering, which help in reducing AT&C losses.
Under IPDS, System Strengthening and Distribution  projects covering 547 Circles in 33 States/UTs were taken up. Out of these, the distribution system strengthening works in 546 circles have been successfully completed.
Apart from IPDS, the Government have recently launched a Reforms based results-linked Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme  for Distribution Utilities and a scheme for additional borrowings, both of which have linked financial incentives to reform in the areas of AT&C losses reduction and reliability of power supply. Reforms and financial incentives have been made inextricably linked to release of funds to Distribution Utilities and States in this regard.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh Union Minister for Power and MNRE in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves infusion of Rs.1,500 crore in Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited 
Employment generation of approximately 10200 jobs-year and CO2 equivalent emission reduction of approximately 7.49 Million Tonnes CO2/year
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the equity infusion of Rs.1500 crore in Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited .
This equity infusion will help in employment generation of approximately 10200 jobs-year and CO2 equivalent emission reduction of approximately 7.49 Million Tonnes CO2/year.
Additional equity infusion of Rs.1500 crore by Government of India will enable IREDA:
- To lend Rs.12000 crore approximately to the RE sector, thus facilitate the debt requirement of RE of additional capacity of approximately 3500-4000 MW.
- To enhance its networth which will help it in additional RE financing, thus contributing better to the Government of India targets for RE.
- To improve the capital-to-risk weighted assets ratio  to facilitate its lending and borrowing operations.
IREDA, a mini ratna  company under the administrative control of MNRE was set up in 1987 to work as a specialised non-banking finance agency for the Renewable Energy  sector. IREDA with more than 34 years of techno-commercial expertise, plays a catalytic role in the RE project financing which gives confidence to the FIs/banks to lend in the sector.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Financial assistance upto Rs. 5.00 Lakh for outstanding sportspersons living in indigent circumstances provided under Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund : Shri Anurag Thakur
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs implements the scheme of ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons’  with the objectives to provide suitable assistance to outstanding sportspersons now living in indigent circumstances, to provide suitable assistance to outstanding sportspersons injured during the period of their training for competitions and also during the competitions, depending on the nature of the injury, to provide suitable assistance to sportspersons for medical treatment, to provide suitable assistance to promote welfare of sportspersons generally in order to alleviate distress among them and their dependents in indigent circumstances, and to provide assistance to sportspersons living in indigent circumstances for training, procurement for sports equipment, participation in national and international sports events etc.
The information about state-wise and sports-wise number of sportspersons supported from this fund during last five years is available on the Department’s website https://yas.nic.in. Financial assistance upto Rs. 5.00 Lakh for outstanding sportspersons living in indigent circumstances and upto Rs. 10.00 Lakh for medical treatment to sportspersons or family members is provided under the scheme of PDUNWFS.
This reply was given by the minister of Youth affairs and sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Need to use state-of-the-art technology to get citizens to use public transport: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
BES&T administration can prepare a development plan for water-based and air-powered double-decker buses at Nariman Point, suggests Union Minister Shri Gadkari
Union Minister addresses Platinum Jubilee  Year Celebrations of BrihanMumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking 
Mumbai, 18 August 2022
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari addressed the Platinum Jubilee  Year Celebrations of BrihanMumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking  in Mumbai today. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Nitin Gadkari said that it is a matter of happiness that BEST is celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav when the nation too is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
As the Union Road Transport Minister, pollution-free vehicles are my priority, said Shri Gadkari. "The cost of electric transport is very less compared to Petrol and Diesel. Centre is getting 5,000 electeic buses, this will reduce pollution as well as cost."
To get the maximum number of citizens diverted to using public transport, it is time to use technology in a sophisticated way, pointed out the Minister. Shri Gadkari appealed to the BEST administration to digitize the public transport system as 70 per cent subsidy is received from the Centre for digitalisation. The Union Minister proposed to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to build a multi-storey bridge to solve the problem of traffic congestion in Mumbai. For the Mumbai-Delhi 12 hour highway journey, cooperation from the State is needed, added Shri Gadkari.
If water taxis are introduced to connect with Navi Mumbai airport, it will be reachable in just 17 minutes and it is also pollution free. If BES&T takes up this project, it will be beneficial and it is easy to go for a 100-seater fast speed boat.
The Minister's advice to BES&T is to electrify all buses soon, so the losses will be covered soon. "Government should think about using hydrogen. Flex engine vehicle production has already started. Most of these vehicles are manufactured in Maharashtra. If taxis and Auto rickshaws in Mumbai start using electric or flex engines, it will help reduce pollution. This will also bring financial benefits by reducing the cost of petrol."
Shri Gadkari appealed to Maharashtra Government to send proposals for ropeway, cable car and funicular railway. 165 such schemes have been approved across the country. A double-decker bus that runs on water and in the air can be started in Mumbai by putting a ropeway peeler from Nariman Point, like in the Philippines. For this, he said BES&T may start working on Detailed project Report .
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Ministry of Defence
Nation pays tributes to Kargil war heroes on 23rd anniversary of India’s historic victory in 1999
Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Defence Secretary & three Service Chiefs pay homage at National War Memorial, New Delhi
With their memories in our hearts, we will continue to move forward on the path of nation building, says Shri Rajnath Singh
The Nation is today paying tributes to the bravehearts of the Kargil war on the 23rd anniversary of India’s historic victory in 1999, which is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ every year. To mark the day, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari laid wreath at National War Memorial, New Delhi and paid homage to the fallen heroes who ensured India’s victory during the Kargil war of 1999. Senior civil and military officials of Ministry of Defence were also present on the occasion.
In a message in the visitors’ book of National War Memorial, Shri Rajnath Singh recalled the valour and sacrifices of the Armed Forces personnel during the war, which protected the unity and integrity of the Nation. “The Nation will forever be grateful to the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces. With their memories in our hearts, we will keep energising ourselves and continue to move forward on the path of nation building,” he wrote.
In a tweet, the Raksha Mantri commended the act of valour & indomitable spirit of the bravehearts which will remain etched forever as a defining moment in India’s history.
Various events, remembering the fallen heroes of the Kargil war, have been organised across the country, including at Kargil War Memorial in Dras to mark this momentous occasion. During the Kargil conflict, the gallant soldiers of the Indian Army, with the help of Indian Air Force, overcame insurmountable odds, hostile terrain and inclement weather to win against the enemy that had occupied dominating heights.
Ministry of Railways
Kisan Rail for seamless National Cold Supply Chain for perishables
Indian Railways’ initiatives for the Development of Cold Chain for Transportation of Perishable Traffic
In keeping with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s commitment towards “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas”, the Union budget 2020-2021 has reiterated that the government is committed to the goal of doubling farmers’ incomes by 2022. Prosperity to farmers can be ensured by making farming competitive. For this, purchase of farm produce, logistics and agri‐services need copious investments. Farmers desire integrated solutions covering storage, financing, processing and marketing.
The budget proposes that “To build a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables, inclusive of milk, meat and fish, the Indian Railways will set up a “Kisan Rail”- through PPP arrangements. There shall be refrigerated coaches in Express and Freight trains as well.”
Towards fulfillment of the budget proposals, following are the major initiatives which have already been taken by Indian Railways regarding Development of Cold Chain for Transportation of Perishable Traffic
Refrigerated Parcel Vans: New design of Refrigerated Parcel Vans  for transportation of highly perishable parcel traffic was developed, and procured through Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala. At present, Indian Railway has a fleet of nine  Refrigerated Parcel Vans available.
These Refrigerated Parcel Vans are booked on round-trip basis, and are charged at 1.5 times the freight of normal VP as per category of train.
Reefer  Rail Containers: 98 Ventilated Insulated Containers  have been procured, through CONCOR, for movement of fruits and vegetables to different parts of the country.
Cold Storage Facilities for Perishables: ‘Temperature controlled perishable cargo centres’ have been commissioned at Ghazipur Ghat , New Azadpur  and Raja ka Talab  as a pilot project under Kisan Vision Project by CONCOR under CSR initiative. Another project is under construction at Lasalgaon, Nasik .
Approval has been granted to Central Railside Warehousing Corporation  to develop temperature controlled storages at Fatuha and Mancheswar.
Cold storage facility has also been developed at Dadri. Fresh & Healthy Enterprise Ltd.  has been redeveloped as Agriculture Logistic Center at Rai, Sonepat. This facility is CONCOR’s 100% own subsidiary developed in an area of 16.40 acres of land.
In his Independence Day speech 2019, Hon’ble Prime Minister had highlighted that Rs. 100 lakh crore would be invested on infrastructure over the next 5 years. As a follow up measure, the National Infrastructure Pipeline was launched on 31st December 2019. It consists of more than 6500 projects across sectors and are classified as per their size and stage of development. These new projects will also include modern railway stations, metro and railway transportation, logistics and warehousing etc.
Prime Minister's Office
PM announces ex gratia for the next of kin of those killed and seriously injured, in the bus accident in HP, from PMNRF
PM announces ex gratia for the next of kin of those killed and seriously injured, in the bus accident in HP, from PMNRF
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has announced ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs for the next of kin of those killed, and Rs. 50,000 for those seriously injured, in the bus accident near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, from PMNRF.
AYUSH
Recognition of Ayush Certifications
There are 476-Ayurveda, 56-Unani, 13- Siddha, 07- Sowa- Rigpa and 284- Homoeopathy medical institutions imparting education and training in the country. There are 34202 seats in Ayurveda, 916 seats in Siddha, 3103 seats in Unani, 85 seats in Sowa-Rigpa and 19757 seats in Homoeopathy stream has been permitted for undergraduate course for the academic year 2021-22. The admission status of candidates against the aforesaid permitted seats may vary with the number of students enrolled to the courses and is available with universities to which the concern Ayush course is affiliated. As per the information available, during the Academic session 2021-22, total number of UG students enrolled in Unani- 2529, Siddha-603, Ayurveda- 28268 and Homoeopathy- 15581.
Ayurveda, Yoga- Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa- Rigpa and Homoeopathy are being regulated as per the extant Regulation in their respective country. However, there are provision under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020 and the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020 for recognition medical qualifications granted by medical institution outside India.
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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