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Ministry of Culture
INDIA HAS 40 SITES IN THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST
Archaeological Survey of India  follows its own guidelines for the conservation of centrally protected monuments as per the National Conservation Policy, 2014. There are 3696 centrally protected monuments/sites under the jurisdiction of Archaeological Survey of India . Conservation of monuments/sites is taken up as per the requirement and availability of resources.
Currently, India has 40 Sites in the UNESCO World Heritage List and 52 sites  in the UNESCO Tentative List.
Inclusion of any property in Tentative List is a prerequisite condition for onward inclusion in the World Heritage List. Augmentation of Tentative List is continuous process. As per UNESCO Operational Guidelines, 2021, only one property, either cultural or natural, can be nominated for inscription process annually. Additionally, inclusion of any site requires fulfilment of Criteria, meeting the condition of authenticity and integrity and providing justification of Outstanding Universal Value.
This reply was given by Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North-Eastern Region Shri G Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
COME, SEE AND EXPLORE THE TREASURE OF JHARKHAND: Principal Secretary, Government of Jharkhand
‘Jharkhand’s film policy one of the most progressive in India’
‘State will be turned into a filmmaking destination’
Jharkhand has one of the most progressive film policies in India, said Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Secretary, Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Jharkhand. With the new film policy unveiled in 2015, the state is witnessing a rush of film makers from all over India, especially regional languages, he said. Dr. Barnwal was addressing a press conference at the 49th International Film Festival of India today November 25, 2018 here in Panaji, Goa. Jharkhand has been chosen as the State in Focus at IFFI this year. This is the first time that IFFI has started a State Focus segment.
Bestowed with rich mineral deposits ranging from coal to gold, the state is known as the mineral capital of India, accounting for 40% of country’s mineral wealth. But the other aspects like hills, waterfalls, water dams, forests, wildlife and religious places in Jharkhand which have rich potential are not yet explored, the Secretary pointed out. “The state has 30% of geographical area covered by dense forests. There are many scenic water falls ranging from 2 metres to several feet high,” he said. Through the film policy, the state targets to attract the attention of people to the film industry and invites them to come, see and explore the embedded treasure of Jharkhand, he added.
The Secretary also explained the features of Jharkhand’s film policy, such as incentives and subsidies for films shot in Jharkhand, training for film technicians, tax exemptions and single window system for granting sanctions. According to the policy, films made in Jharkhand’s local languages will be given a grant of maximum 50% of the total costs and those made in Hindi, Bangla, Odia and other regional languages will be given a grant amounting to 25% of the total cost. Films shot in Jharkhand for more than half of the total shooting days of the film will get Rs. 1 crore and those shot for two-third of total days will get Rs. 2 crore. Once a grant is given for film making in the state, further films shot in Jharkhand will get more incentives, Dr. Barnwal elaborated.
Replying to a question, the Secretary said that there are a good number of local artists available in Jharkhand who can rise to national level if given a chance. Many great filmmakers including Satyajit Ray used to capture Jharkhand on celluloid multiple times in the past. Other Bengali directors also used to explore the nature and scenic beauty of the state. But most of those film shots used to be done in isolation, without government support. The new film policy is expected to streamline such efforts and put film shooting under a single umbrella, thereby turning the state into a film shooting destination, he concluded.
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NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog Releases Report - Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India
NITI Aayog released a report titled Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India. The report was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman K. Bery in the presence of Member  Dr. V.K. Paul, Member  Dr. Ramesh Chand and CEO B. V. R. Subrahmanyam.
Ms. Aditi Rout, Additional Secretary Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ms Shubha Thakur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ms. Deepa Anand, Deputy Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy and Senior Advisor NITI Aayog Mr Rajib Sen were also present at the launch.
The report presents a set of good and innovative practices adopted by states governments and organizations in various aspects of millet value- chain especially production, processing and consumption. The report in three themes i.e.  State Missions and initiatives to promote millets;  Inclusion of millets in ICDS;  Research and development and use of technology for innovative practices. The report will serve as a guiding repository to revive and mainstream millets in our diets.
Speaking on the occasion, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Sh. Suman K. Bery said, “the release of the publication is very timely. Hon’ble Prime Minister has provided strategic leadership in raising the importance of millets. Slowly, there have been shifts in diets which is linked to the environmental sustainability and health impacts and people are now beginning to appreciate the medicinal, nutritional and anti-inflammatory value of millets. As a way forward, we need to leverage the power of branding and marketing to popularize millets as a super food and make it fashionable”.
Member NITI Aayog Dr. V.K. Paul said, “Millets are nutritionally wholesome crops. Having a document of this nature is vital as it will give confidence to people and those engaged in millets who look at data, evidences and practices to mainstream millets in our diets and systems”.
Member NITI Aayog, Prof Ramesh Chand said, “Our Hon’ble Prime Minister has taken personal interest in giving millets a respectable status both nationally and globally. This Report comprehensively covers good practices in policy, state missions and research & development and technological innovations to boost millets which will help in capturing people’s imagination of millets”
CEO Mr. B. V. R. Subrahmanyam said “Millets were very common part of our diets. However, our dietary patterns have been slowly shifted more towards rice and wheat. With the rise in non-communicable diseases like diabetes, millets are coming back to our diets. There is an immense potential of millets in nutritional security of the nation. Our Hon’ble Prime Minister has played a vital role in mainstreaming millets and this compendium will further contribute to the same”.
Click here to see Report, Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India
Ministry of Defence
Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame at Air Force Station, Car Nicobar
Key Highlights:
- A ceremonial function organised to mark the occasion
- Ex-servicemen felicitated at the event to commemorate India’s victory in 1971 war
- Victory run by 200 Armed Forces personnel held along with the Victory Flame
- Tree plantation drive conducted as part of Green India campaign
A ceremonial function was organised at Air Force Station, Car Nicobar to mark the visit of Victory Flame of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’. 2021 is being celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ to commemorate India’s victory in the 1971 war. The ceremony began with the arrival of the Victory Flame which was honoured by a ceremonial salute.
Deputy Commissioner, Car Nicobar Shri Yash Chaudhary, other senior civil & military officials and ex-servicemen attended the event. The gathering was briefed about the 1971 war and in particular about the role of the Armed Forces in the historic victory. All the veterans present on the occasion were felicitated by the Station Commander, Air Force Station Car Nicobar.
The event culminated by paying homage to the martyrs and singing of the National Anthem. Thereafter, a victory run by 200 personnel of the Armed Forces was carried out along with the Victory Flame. As part of the Green India campaign, a tree plantation drive was conducted in the premises of the Air Force Station.
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Cabinet approves MoU on Cooperation in the field of Medicinal Plants between India and Equatorial Guinea
The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  on Cooperation in the field of Medicinal Plants between India and Equatorial Guinea
The MoU will further enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the area of Medicinal Plants.
The financial resources necessary to conduct research, training courses, conferences / meetings will be met from the existing allocated budget and existing plan schemes of the National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH.
Background:
India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity, having 15 agro-climatic zones. Out of the 17000-18000 species of flowering plants, more than 7000 are estimated to have medicinal usage in folk and documented systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy . About 1178 species of medicinal plants are estimated to be in trade of which 242 species have annual consumption levels in excess of 100 metric tonnes/year. Medicinal plants are not only a major resource base for the traditional medicine & herbal industry but also provide livelihood and health security to a large segment of Indian population. There is global resurgence in traditional and alternative health care systems resulting in world herbal trade which stands at US$ 120 billion and is expected to reach US$ 7 trillion by 2050. Moreover, there are a large number of medicinal plants, particularly those found in tropical region, which are common to the two countries given similar geo-climatic factors.
Ministry of Science & Technology
SwarnaJayanti Fellow working towards decoding light emission down to single-photon for improving quantum technologies
Scientists are working towards understanding the light emission down to a single elementary particle called photon for improving quantum technologies.
Spontaneous emission can be tailored by precise engineering of the photon density of states of the elementary particles called photon using photonic structures or periodically ordered patterns; like that in a peacock feather. These structures act as a powerful tool to control the emission and propagation of light. Hence, the emission properties of quantum emitters that can even emit single photons can be tailored for applications in high efficient lasers and quantum technologies.
Dr. Rajesh V.Nair, Associate Professor Department of Physics atIndian Institute of Technology-Ropar a recipient of this year’s SwarnaJayanti Fellowship of the Department of Science & Technology , Government of India has achieved precise control on the light transport and emission using engineered photonic systems in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
In order to cater to the requirement of single photons for high emission speed in quantum communication, Dr. Nair aims to understand the light emission down to a single photon level from the precise atomic defects in solid-state materials through the Swarnajayanti Fellowship.
He proposes the emission studies of nitrogen-vacancy  centers  embedded in photonic structures by modifying the photon density of states around the emitter. This is necessary for enhancing their R & D prospects in photonic quantum technologies and ultra-sensitive sensing. Along with his group, he intends to understand the modification of single photons emission rate as well as the spin properties of NV centers resulting in better intensity and rate of emission readout by measuring the intensity. The controlled manipulation of single spins and photons using defect centers, such as the NV center, is the need of the hour and would place India as the forerunner in quantum technologies.
More details about the current research in this area can be found at www.iitrpr.ac.in/LaNOM .
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Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Co-Chairs a Business Round Table in Berlin
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi co-chaired a Business Round Table with Chancellor H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz. In his remarks, Prime Minister emphasised on the broad-based reforms carried out by the Government and highlighted the growing numbers of start-ups and unicorns in India. He invited the business leaders to invest in India’s youth.
The event saw participation of high representatives from the Governments and selected CEOs from both sides, who engaged in discussions on topics ranging from climate cooperation; Supply chains; Research and Development.
Following Business Leaders participated in the Business Round Table:
Indian Business Delegation:
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Sanjiv Bajaj  President Designate, CII Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv;
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Baba N Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge;
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C K Birla, Managing Director and CEO, C K Birla Group;
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Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO Indian Hotels Company Ltd;
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Salil Singhal, Chairman Emeritus, PI Industries;
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Sumant Sinha, Chairman & Managing Director, ReNew Power and President, Assocham;
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Dinesh Khara, Chairman State Bank of India;
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C P Gurnani, Managing Director and CEO, Tech Mahindra Limited;
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Deepak Bagla, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Invest India;
German Business Delegation:
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Roland Busch, Head of German Delegation, President and CEO, Siemens and Chairman, Asia Pacific Committee of German Business;
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Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF;
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Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management, Volkswagen;
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Stefan Hartung, Chairman of the Board of Management, Bosch;
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Marika Lulay, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, GFT Technologies;
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Klaus Rosenfeld, Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler;
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Christian Sewing, Chief Executive Officer Deutsche Bank;
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Ralf Wintergerst, Chairman of the Management Board, Giesecke+Devrient;
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Jürgen Zeschky, Chief Executive Officer, ENERCON;
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Italian Film “Despite the Fog” to Open 50th IFFI
The 50th International Film Festival of India  is all set to spellbound audiences with the Opening Film of the Festival, which is “Despite the Fog ”, directed by GoranPaskaljevic, one of Europe’s most respected filmmakers.
The Asia Premiere of the Italian film will bring to screen the story of Paolo, owner of a restaurant in a small town in the province of Rome, returning home after work on a rainy evening. Along the way he sees a child huddled in the cold at a bus stop and decides to take him home.The child is called Mohammed and is a refugee, abandoned, who lost his parents during the trip to Italy on a rubber boat.The presence of the child upsets his wife Valeria, hesitant and doubtful at the beginning, but who eventually agrees to host him for the night. After a while she changes her mind and decides to keep Mohamed despite everybody’s opinion.
GoranPaskaljevic is one of Europe's most respected independent directors. Born in Belgrade , he studied at the famous Prague school of cinema . He has made 30 documentaries and 18 feature films, shown and acclaimed at the most prestigious international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, San Sebastian, to name a few. The renowned filmmaker has received numerous awards and honours for his acclaimed works.
In 2001, Variety International Film Guide marked him as one of the world's top five directors of the year. The Museum of Modern Art in New York  in 2008 and the British Film Institute  in 2010, both presented a full retrospective of his feature films, along with the publication of a monograph in English about his work.He was awarded the title of Officier des Arts et des Lettres, the most important French decoration in the field of culture.
2019 marks the 50th year of the International Film Festival of India , which is often counted amongst one of the earliest film festivals of the Asian continent. The 50th International Film Festival of India,2019 will witness over 200 best films from 76 countries, 26 feature films and 15 non feature films in Indian panorama section and more than 10,000 people and film lovers are expected to participate in the golden jubilee edition.
Competition Commission of India
CCI imposes penalty on seven entities for bid rigging in the tender of State Bank of India
The Competition Commission of India  passed a final order against seven entities for indulging in anticompetitive agreement for supply of signages for branches/offices/ATMs of State Bank of India . Amongst these seven entities, one party was a lesser penalty applicant before CCI.
This matter was initiated suo motu by CCI on the basis of complaint received in 2018 alleging bid-rigging and cartelisation in the tender floated by SBI Infra Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The investigation inter alia found e-mails exchanged between the parties which formed the basis for manipulation of the bidding process.
Based on a cumulative assessment of the evidence collected, CCI found that there was an agreement amongst the parties which resulted in geographical market allocation as well as bid-rigging in the above mentioned tender of SBI. Accordingly, all the parties were held to be guilty of contravention of the provisions of Section 3 of the Competition Act, 2002 , which prohibits anti-competitive agreements including cartels. Further, 9  individuals of these parties were also held liable for the anti-competitive conduct of their respective entities, in terms of the provisions of Section 48 of the Act.
Considering that one party has filed lesser penalty application besides cooperating during investigation as well as inquiry process and that most of the parties are MSMEs - some of which even acknowledged their conduct during the inquiry, CCI took a lenient view and decided to impose penalty upon the parties @ 1% of their respective average turnover. The individuals found guilty under Section 48 of the Act were also imposed penalty @1% of their respective average incomes. Further, considering the stage at which the lesser penalty applicant approached the CCI and in light of the co-operation extended by it thereafter, CCI granted a reduction in penalty by 90% to it and its individuals. Apart from the above, CCI also directed the parties and their respective officials to cease and desist from indulging in anti-competitive conduct.
A copy of the order in Suo Motu Case No. 02 of 2020 is available on CCI’s website at the following link:
https://www.cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/SM-02-of-2020.pdf
Ministry of Railways
One Station One Product
‘One Station One Product’ concept aims to encourage indigenous and specialised products and crafts of India through providing display and sale outlets on railway stations across the country. The products would be specific to that place and could include artefacts made by indigenous tribes, handlooms by local weavers, handicrafts like world famous wood carving, chikankari and zari-zardozi work on clothes, or spices tea, coffee and other processed/semi processed food items/products indigenously grown in the area.
Indian Railways intends to provide stall/ kiosk/ sale outlets at identified railway stations for sale and promotion of items sourced from local manufacturers to improve their skills and livelihood. Presently a pilot is under implementation and requirement of funds has not been assessed at this stage.
A pilot project has been launched w.e.f. 25.03.2022 on each Zonal Railway. One product indigenous to the respective locality/ region has been identified and it is envisaged to allot space on the station for sale of this product.
The details of State-wise stations that have been taken up for pilot project are Appended:
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Identified Station
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Identified product
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Zone
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Division
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Patna Jn
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Madhubani painting and related products
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Bihar
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ECR
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Danapur
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Visakhapatnam
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Etikoppaka Toys 
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Andhra Pradesh
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ECoR
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Waltair
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Howrah
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Tant Handloom Sarees + handloom textile
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West Bengal
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ER
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Howrah
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Guwahati
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Assamese Gamocha
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Assam
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NFR
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Lumding
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Bengaluru
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Channapatna wooden toys
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Karnataka
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SWR
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Bangalore
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Chennai Central
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Kanchipuram saree
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Tamil Nadu
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SR
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Chennai
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Tirupati
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Kalamkari Saree and textiles
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Andhra Pradesh
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SCR
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Guntakal
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Balasore
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Coconut mat products
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Odisha
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SER
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Kharagpur
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Jaleshwar
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Silver and stone jewellery
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Odisha
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SER
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Kharagpur
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Nagpur
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Bamboo handicrafts
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Maharashtra
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CR
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Nagpur
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Rajkot
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Terracotta/Ceramic products
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Gujarat
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WR
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Rajkot
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Kota
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Kota Doria Sarees
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Rajasthan
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WCR
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Kota
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Bilaspur
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Dokra Bell Metal handicraft products
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Chattisgarh
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SECR
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Bilaspur
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Gorakhpur
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Terracotta handicrafts
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Uttar Pradesh
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NER
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Lucknow
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Banaras
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Azamgarh Black pottery
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Uttar Pradesh
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NER
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Banaras
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Varanasi Cantt
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Wooden toys
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Uttar Pradesh
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NR
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Lucknow
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Panipat
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Handloom & Pickles
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Haryana
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NR
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Delhi
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Jaipur
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Sanganeri print items & Jaipuri Razai
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Rajasthan
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NWR
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Jaipur
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Agra Cantt
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Marble handicrafts
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Uttar Pradesh
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NCR
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Agra
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Relations with UAE are at their best, we consider UAE our brothers” - MOS Finance,Shri Anurag Thakur
The Union Minister of state for finance and corporate Affairs, Shri Anurag Thakur while addressing the session on ‘Growing economic ties between with UAE at the first day of the Global Investors' Meet 2019, in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh said that India and UAE share a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, it is time to enhance this further through investments in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Shri Anurag Thakur while lauding Prime Minister, Shri NarendraModi’s initiatives in introducing the new investment policy which made India a ‘Investor’s heaven’ said thatUAE is the 3rd largest partner which lead the relations with UAE at their best, we consider UAE our brothers.
He said that the Union Government has taken numerous policy reforms, economic measures, corporate tax cuts and steps to facilitate ease of doing business in India. Himachal has a conducive climate, hardworking and skilled workforce that will be an asset to any companies looking to invest here.Dharamsala is known the world over for two reasons: His Highness, Dalai Lama who has had a special bond with Dharmshalaand who’s presence has brought millions of tourists to this region. Second, the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium which has immensely boosted economic activity in the region and state, he added
The Minister further said that there are many tasks force and Joint Working Groups and Ministerial Groups between India and UAE working on investment, trade, skills etc. He said that he is confident that we will galvanise the strength of our 3.3 million workforce in bringing our nations together.