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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Joint CSR COVID- relief initiatives of NSFDC AND NBCFDC of M/o Social Justice & Empowerment
During the second wave of Covid-19 Pandemic  as part of Joint CSR initiative of National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation and National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation  are conducting the following activities for providing relief to Covid – 19 patients and needy people affected due to lockdown.
Food distributionProgramme:
Food distribution has been sanctioned to provide food to migrant workers, daily wagers, senior citizens, abandoned persons and other needy persons during lockdown at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The Food distribution programme will provide 39000 food packets to needy persons over a period of 15 days. The programme has started in Mumbai from 08.05.2021. The food distribution programme at Bengaluru and Delhi is scheduled to start from 11.05.2021. The food distribution programme will be implemented by local NGOs with participation from NSFDC and NBCFDC.
Provision of Medical Equipments to treat Covid-19 patients:
Medical equipments consisting of Oxygen cylinders , One Oxygen Concentrator and Bipap machine are sanctioned to Government Hospitals  and an NGO at Delhi.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit  established for providing hassle-free filing, timely and process-bound striking off companies from MCA Register
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs  has moved a step forward by centralising the strike off process of companies with the establishment of the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit . The establishment of the C-PACE will help to reduce the stress on the Registry along with keeping the registry clean besides availability of more meaningful data to the stakeholders. The C-PACE will also benefit the stakeholders by providing a hassle-free filing, timely and process-bound striking off their company’s names from the Register. The setting up of the C-PACE is part of the several measures taken by MCA in the recent past towards Ease of Doing Business and ease of exit for the Companies.
The C-PACE institution, established under sub-section  of section 396, shall be in operation through the Registrar of Companies  for the purposes of exercising functional jurisdiction of processing and disposal of applications.
The Office of C-PACE was inaugurated on 1st May 2023 by Shri R.K. Dalmia, Director, Inspection & Investigation, MCA. Shri Harihara Sahoo, ICLS, has been appointed as first Registrar of the office of C-PACE. The C-PACE office will work under the supervision/administration of Director General of Corporate Affairs. , New Delhi.
ABOUT C-PACE
C-PACE was established vide MCA Notification No. S.O. 1269 dated 17th March 2023 which shall be situated at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs , 7th Floor, Plot No. 6,7,8, Sector 5, IMT Manesar, District Gurgaon , Pin Code – 122050
Subsequently vide notification No.G.S.R. 298 dated 17th April 2023, Ministry amended the companies  Rules, 2023 which has come in effect from 1st May, 2023.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Shri Satyen Vaidya appointed as Additional Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court
President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Satyen Vaidya, to be an Additional Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, for a period of two years with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
Shri Satyen Vaidya, B.A., LL.B., enrolled as an Advocate on 03.11.1986, has more than 31 years of practice at District Courts Shimla from 1986 to 2009 and since 2009 at Himachal Pradesh High Court in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Service and Arbitration matters.
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Election Commission
National Voters Day celebrated by Chief Electoral Office, Goa
Governor inaugurates Photo Exhibition by Field Outreach Bureau on the occasion of National Voters Day
Goa, January 25, 2022
Governor Shri P.S.Sreedharan Pillai graced the National Voters Day programme today. ‘My Vote, My Right’ a photo exhibition by Field Outreach Bureau, Goa also inaugurated on this occasion in the presence of CEO Shri Kunal, Acting Chief Secretary Puneet Goel, State Election Commissioner Shri W.V. Ramanamurthy at Margao.
“India has a very systematic election system that makes the country a vibrant democracy. For strong democracy electoral literacy is essential”, said the Governor. Massive Voter awareness campaign by Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Office, Goa is praiseworthy, he added.
Governor praised the initiatives of CEO Goa for inclusive elections like Braille Guide, Keeping pace with the latest technology and utter importance to adhere Covid-19 protocols on the booth.
CEO Kunal said that, theme of this year’s National Voters Day is ‘Making Elections inclusive, Accessible and Participative’. ECI also introduced a new app ‘Know Your Candidate’ to generate awareness among the voters.
On the occasion of National Voters Day, Photo Exhibition on Goa Elections has been organised by Field Outreach Bureau at Ravindra Bhawan, Margao. The exhibition highlights the rare photo collection by the Election Commission of India.
Field Outreach Bureau has also organised ‘Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation Program  across the state. Four cultural troupes will perform ‘SVEEP ‘programs at over 50 locations with a special focus on lower voter turnout areas from 26th January to 12th February.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 131 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 21.65 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,31,62,03,540
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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21,65,09,916
More than 131 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 21.65 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Condoles demise of Shri Pallonji Mistry
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of noted industrialist Shri Pallonji Mistry.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
“Saddened by the passing away of Shri Pallonji Mistry. He made monumental contributions to the world of commerce and industry. My condolences to his family, friends and countless well-wishers. May his soul rest in peace.”
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds telephonic conversation withU.S. Secretary of Defence, Dr. Mark T. Esper
Both leaders express happiness at the progress in defence relations and vow to further strengthen ties
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with U.S. Secretary of Defence, Dr. Mark T. Espertoday. Raksha Mantri congratulated Dr. Esper on his appointment as the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Both the Ministers expressed happiness at the significant progress in bilateral defence co-operation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and deepen the relations further. They exchanged views on a range of issues related to military-to-military co-operation, defence policy, R&D co-operation, defence trade, technology and industrial co-operation. They expressed satisfaction on the first tri-service joint exercise planned for later this year and steps taken to operationalize agreements like LEMOA and COMCASA.
Raksha Mantri invited the U.S. companies to invest in the Indian defence manufacturing sector under the ‘Make in India’ programme.
Shri Rajnath Singh raised the issue of cross-border terrorism affecting India and appreciated U.S. support for India’s effort to maintain peace and stability in the region. He said issues relating to Article 370 are an internal matter of India which are aimed at improving growth and economic development, democracy and prosperity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
U.S. Secretary of Defence appreciated India’s position that the recent developments in Jammu & Kashmir are an internal matter of India. He hoped that any issue between India and Pakistan will be resolved bilaterally.
Both the Ministers looked forward to the 2+2 dialogue later this year in the U.S.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Tributes to Loknayak JP on his Jayanti. He was a remarkable personality, who left an indelible mark on India’s history. He devoted himself to public welfare initiatives and was at the forefront of protecting India’s democratic ethos. We are deeply inspired by his ideals."
Special Service and Features
Workshop on "Implementation of Plastics Waste Management  Rule: 2021  in MSME Units” in Chennai
In line with the notification given by Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change on Plastics Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, CIPET : IPT - Chennai is conducting a two-day workshop on “Implementation of Plastics Waste Management  Rule: 2021  in MSME Units” at TVK Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai - 32.
The workshop is supported by Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India.
The inaugural function of the workshop was conducted at CIPET : IPT - Chennai premises. The workshop was inaugurated by Shri A Udhayan IFS, Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai and the function was presided over by Prof  Shishir Sinha, Director General - CIPET.
The welcome address was given by Shri Shrikant Shirali, Principal Director & Head, CIPET : IPT - Chennai.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
NAI UDAAN SCHEME
State-wise fund is not allocated under the Nai Udaan scheme. The details of year-wise fund allocation, actual expenditure and number of beneficiaries under the scheme during the last three financial years are given below:
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F.Y.
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Fund allocated 

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Actual Expenditure

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No. of beneficiaries
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2019-20
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10.00
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8.01
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1539
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2020-21
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8.00
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4.15|
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832
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2021-22
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7.97
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7.97
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1641Due to Covid-19 pandemic, exams were not conducted as per their schedule and results were not declared on times which lead to lesser number of eligible applicants.
State-wise details of beneficiaries under the scheme are available on the website of Ministry i.e. https://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of External Affairs
Cabinet approves ratification of Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement between India and France
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the ratification of Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement between India and France. The Agreement was signed in March, 2018 during the State Visit of the French President to India.
The Agreement represents a major milestone in enhancing people-to-people contacts, fostering mobility of students, academics, researchers and skilled professionals and strengthening cooperation on issues related to irregular migration and human trafficking between the two sides. The Agreement is a testimony to India's rapidly expanding multi-faceted relationship with France and symbolizes the increasing trust and confidence between the two sides.
The Agreement is initially valid for a period of seven years, incorporates provision for automatic renewal and a monitoring mechanism through a Joint Working Group.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Credible system of environmental scrutiny
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1986, the Government has issued the Environment Impact Assessment  Notification vide S.O. 1533 , dated 14/09/2006.As per the extant provisions of EIA notification,2006, prior Environment Clearance  is required for  all new projects or activities listed in the Schedule to this notification;  expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities listed in the Schedule to this notification with addition of capacity beyond the limits specified for the concerned sector, that is, projects or activities which cross the threshold limits given in the Schedule, after expansion or modernization; and  any change in product-mix in an existing manufacturing unit included in Schedule beyond the specified range. The EC process for projects comprises of four stages namely screening, scoping, public consultation and appraisal. The Ministry has taken various initiatives and made the required changes in the policies, rules, and notifications with the objective to create a robust and transparent process of EC with the focus on sustainable development. The important initiatives are:
- Online submission and processing of proposals has been mandated through PARIVESH . PARIVESH automates the entire process starting from submission of application, preparation of agenda, preparation of Minutes as well as grant of clearances.
- It facilitates single registration for all types of clearances [Environment, Forest, Wildlife and Coastal Regulation Zone ].
- EIA Notification, 2006 has been amended and various Office Memoranda have been issued from time to time to streamline the EC process without compromising on environmental rigour and safeguards.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
From health surveys to testing and cap on in-patient private hospital costs, COVID-19 management in Delhi streamlined on directions of the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
Charges for isolation beds in private hospitals for COVID patients slashed to about one-third
House-to-house health survey in 242 containment zones of Delhi completed; a total of 2.3 lakh people surveyed
Cheaper and faster Rapid Antigen testing started; a total of 7,040 people tested in 193 testing Centres; Testing to be ramped up in coming days
Demonstrating the Modi Government’s commitment to provide relief to the people of Delhi, the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has been personally monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Delhi, on the advice of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. As per directions given by the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah in a series of meetings chaired by him over last few days in regard to Covid-19 situation in Delhi, house-to-house health survey in 242 containment zones of Delhi has been completed yesterday. A total of 2.3 lakh people were surveyed.
Further, on directions of the Union Home Minister to increase testing capacity & quick delivery of results in Delhi, testing via Rapid Antigen testing methodology was started yesterday. A total of 7,040 people have been tested in 193 testing Centres. Testing will continue with increased numbers in coming days.
Sample testing has been doubled immediately following decisions taken by Shri Amit Shah. A total of 27,263 testing samples have been collected in Delhi from 15th to 17th June 2020 against the daily collection which varied between 4,000-4,500 earlier.
To provide relief to the common man in Delhi, the Home Minister Shri Amit Shah constituted a committee under Dr. VK Paul, Member, Niti Aayog to fix rates charged by private hospitals in Delhi for 60 percent beds for COVID-19 patients in various categories therefore; isolation beds, ICUs without ventilator support & ICUs with ventilator support.
New Rate list for Covid-19 treatment in Delhi’s private hospitals
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Category

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New Rates 

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Old Rates 

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Isolation beds
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Rs 8000 – 10000
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Rs 24000 - 25000
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ICUs without ventilator
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Rs 13000 – 15000
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Rs 34000 - 43000
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ICUs with ventilator
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Rs 15000 – 18000
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Rs 44000 - 54000
The Committee has recommended a range from Rs 8,000-10,000 per day , 13,000-15,000 per day  & 15,000-18,000 per day  for Isolation beds, ICUs without ventilators and ICUs with ventilators respectively for all private hospitals . This is as compared to the current charges ranging from Rs 24,000-25,000 per day , 34,000-43,000 per day  & 44,000-54,000 per day .
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 59.03 per bbl on 31.10.2017
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell  under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 59.03 per barrel  on 31.10.2017. This was higher than the price of US$ 58.92 per bbl on previous publishing day of 30.10.2017.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket decreased to Rs. 3823.41 per bbl on 31.10.2017 as compared to Rs. 3826.21 per bbl on 30.10.2017. Rupee closed stronger at Rs. 64.77 per US$ on 31.10.2017 as compared to 64.93 per US$ on 30.10.2017. The table below gives details in this regard:
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Particulars
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Unit
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Price on October 31, 2017 
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Crude Oil 
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59.03 
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3823.41 
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Exchange Rate
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64.77 
AD/MB Daily Crude Oil Price
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Kum. Shobha Karandlaje to attend Rozgar Mela in Mysuru tomorrow.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Kum. Shobha Karandlaje will attend the Rozgar Mela in Mysuru tomorrow. The event to be organised at the AIISH Campus, Manasagangotri in the morning will be linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressing Rozagar Mela. On Wednesday the Minister will attend DISHA meeting and local programmes at Udupi before returning to Bengaluru.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Denial and Renewal of FCRA
During preceding 3 years  registration certificates of 1811 number of Associations have been cancelled under the provisions of the Foreign contribution Regulation Act, 2010 . Reasonable opportunity of being heard is given in terms of Section 14 of FCRA 2010, by issuing Show Cause Notice before a decision about cancellation of registration is taken. State-wise details of cancellation of registration are given below:
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S. No
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State
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Number of Associations whose registration has been cancelled 
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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168
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2
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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|
2
|
|
3
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|
Assam
|
|
23
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|
4
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|
Bihar
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|
122
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|
5
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|
Chandigarh
|
|
4
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|
6
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|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
14
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|
7
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|
Delhi
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|
68
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|
8
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|
Goa
|
|
4
|
|
9
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|
Gujarat
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|
45
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|
10
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|
Haryana
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|
8
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|
11
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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|
8
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|
12
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|
Jammu and Kashmir 
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|
9
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|
13
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|
Jharkhand
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|
43
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|
14
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|
Karnataka
|
|
96
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|
15
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|
Kerala
|
|
52
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|
16
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|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
54
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|
17
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|
Maharashtra
|
|
206
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|
18
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|
Manipur
|
|
43
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|
19
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|
Meghalaya
|
|
7
|
|
20
|
|
Mizoram
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|
2
|
|
21
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|
Nagaland
|
|
14
|
|
22
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|
Odisha
|
|
109
|
|
23
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
8
|
|
24
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|
Punjab
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|
8
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|
25
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|
Rajasthan
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|
41
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|
26
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|
Sikkim
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|
3
|
|
27
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
218
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|
28
|
|
Telangana
|
|
90
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|
29
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|
Tripura
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|
3
|
|
30
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|
Uttar Pradesh
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|
115
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|
31
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|
Uttarakhand
|
|
31
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|
32
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|
West Bengal
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|
193
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|
Total
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1811
Applications for renewal of certificates of registration issued under the FCRA, 2010 are processed as per provisions of FCRA, 2010 and rules made thereunder. 783 number of applications for renewal have been denied during preceding 3 years . State wise details of denied application are given below:
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S. No.
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State
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Number of applications for renewal denied 
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|
1
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Andhra Pradesh
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84
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2
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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|
5
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|
3
|
|
Assam
|
|
7
|
|
4
|
|
Bihar
|
|
20
|
|
5
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
6
|
|
6
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
4
|
|
7
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|
Delhi
|
|
41
|
|
8
|
|
Goa
|
|
4
|
|
9
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
22
|
|
10
|
|
Haryana
|
|
12
|
|
11
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
4
|
|
12
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir 
|
|
5
|
|
13
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
10
|
|
14
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
57
|
|
15
|
|
Kerala
|
|
19
|
|
16
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
24
|
|
17
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
110
|
|
18
|
|
Manipur
|
|
1
|
|
19
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
1
|
|
20
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
2
|
|
21
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
2
|
|
22
|
|
Odisha
|
|
55
|
|
23
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
3
|
|
24
|
|
Punjab
|
|
5
|
|
25
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
17
|
|
26
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
4
|
|
27
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
66
|
|
28
|
|
Telangana
|
|
48
|
|
29
|
|
Tripura
|
|
4
|
|
30
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
59
|
|
31
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
17
|
|
32
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|
West Bengal
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|
65
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|
Total
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|
783
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
Press Communique
At a ceremony held today  at 1030 hrs in the Darbar Hall, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Shri Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. He made and subscribed to the oath of office before the President.