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Ministry of Science & Technology
Taking science to the common man through various means including films, television programmes and other modes of communication.
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Film star, Amitabh Bachchan, today, appreciated the efforts being made by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology to help take science to the common man through various means including films, television programmes and other modes of communication.
In a video address to the concluding session of India International Science Film Festival organised as part of the sixth India International Science Festival, he noted that science and technology had an important role to play in the socio-economic development of a country and emphasised that there was a need to impart knowledge and disseminate information on science and technology to the general public. The holding of the science film festival was commendable, he added.
The festival was organised by Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous institution of the Union Science and Technology Ministry with a mandate to popularise science and promote science communication in the country through films, television programmes and other modes of communication.
President of the Film and Television Institute of India and internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who was the chief guest, said there was a need for scientists and filmmakers to work together as scientific pursuit requires a sense of curiosity and adventure and good filmmakers could help develop this quality among the younger generation by producing inspiring films on science and scientists.
Environmentalist and film director and producer, Mike Pandey, called for more monetary and other assistance to build up the capacity to utilise the powerful medium of documentary and other films on science-related themes.
Director, Vigyan Prasar, Nakul Parashar, announced that a special standing committee of filmmakers and other stakeholders would soon be set up for regular deliberation and recommendations on how to tap the potential of films to popularise science.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
ESIC takes Major Policy Initiatives for better medical services to Workers
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation  during its 183rd Meeting held yesterday under the chairmanship of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Labour & Employment  has taken several significant decisions to improve its delivery of medical services and other benefits to workers.
Medical services to the insured workers and their dependants under the ESI Scheme are provided primarily through hospitals and dispensaries run by the State Governments. There are, at present, around 1520 ESI dispensaries and 159 hospitals across the country, out of which 45 dispensaries and 49 hospitals are directly run by ESIC while remaining dispensaries and hospitals are run by the respective State Governments. Several representatives have been received about deficient services in ESI hospitals run by State Governments due to poor availability of equipment and doctors.
In view of demand from both workers and employees and with the objective to provide better medical services to beneficiaries, ESI Corporation in the meeting held on 7.1.2020 has decided to directly run by itself all newly constructed hospitals and those that are approved in future unless the State Government insists to run the hospital.
Keeping in view the increase in ESI coverage over the recent years and the absence of ESI’s own medical infrastructure in several areas, the ESI Corporation has now decided that in areas where ESI infrastructure is not available within a radius of 10 kms, the beneficiary can avail medical consultation for OPD services directly from a hospital empanelled with ESIC or with Ayushman Bharat without the need for referral from an ESI dispensary or hospital. In such cases if admission for indoor treatment is required, the empanelled hospital will obtain time bound permission from the ESI approving authority through an online system.
Super speciality services in cardiology including nephrology, urology and oncology will be strengthened in select ESIC hospitals in Delhi/NCR and this will be extended to other ESIC hospitals across the country in a phased manner.
ESIC will engage Hospital Managers with specialisation in hospital management or hospital administration or health care administration for maintenance, housekeeping, patient assistance, patient safety and other ancillary activities in ESIC hospitals across the country.
ESIC will also engage the services of project management consultant for monitoring and facilitating execution of hospital and dispensary construction projects of ESIC from the stage of concept plan to the commissioning of the project.
The ESI Corporation has also decided to extend the relaxed conditions and the enhanced benefit of 50% of the average per day earning upto a maximum of 90 days under the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana to the insured workers who became unemployed due to COVID-19 induced lockdown for a further period of six months i.e. upto 30th June, 2021. The eligible workers can file their claims on the ESIC portal  with the mobile number, Aadhaar and bank details.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 197.74 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,07,189
- Active cases stand at 0.25%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.55%
- 14,413 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,28,36,906
- 17,070 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 86.28 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 5,02,150 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Tourism
IRCTC to operate Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra tour package under “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative
The proposed 07 nights and 08 days Bharat Gaurav Tourist train tour starts from Delhi
IRCTC will be operating Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra tour package under “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative,covering some of the prominent sites associated with the life of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The First journey of the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra will be from New Delhi in April 2023. Under “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative, Ministry of Railways along with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation ,is operating Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains on various theme based circuits across India.
The proposed 07 nights and 08 days Bharat Gaurav Tourist train tour starts from Delhi and the first halt is Dr. Ambedkar Nagar  in Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of Baba Saheb  Then the train moves to Nagpur railway station where tourists proceed to visit Deekshabhoomi, a consecrated monument of Navayana Buddhism. The train departs from Nagpur for Sanchi. The sightseeing of Sanchi includes visit to the eponymous stupa and other Buddhist sites. Sanchi is followed by Varanasi as the next destination along with a visit to Sarnath & Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Gaya is the next and the final destination where the tourists will be taken to the holy site of Bodhgaya to visit the famous Mahabodhi Temple and other monasteries. Rajgir and Nalanda, the other important Buddhist sites would also be covered by road. The tour will finally terminate at New Delhi. Tourists will have the option to board / de-board the train at Delhi, Mathura and Agra Cantt stations.
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar, fondly referred to as “Baba Saheb”, was the main architect of the Indian Constitution. Besides he was also an eminent jurist, political activist, anthropologist, author, orator, historian, writer, economist and scholar. . Ambedkar, throughout his life, fought to eradicate the social evils like untouchability and stood up for the rights of the socially backward classes. The tour, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra, designed by IRCTC, aims to highlight the places and destinations, connected with the life of Ambedkar.
Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train launch is in line with the Government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote special interest circuits in domestic tourism. The train is being operated by IRCTC and all details of the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra, a special interest train package is available at IRCTC website: https://www.irctctourism.com.
Special Service and Features
Gold Smuggling racket busted by Chennai Air Customs. Five Arrested
A smuggling racket involving airport housekeeping contract staff has been busted by Chennai air customs. Based on information that gold was likely to be smuggled by a passenger arriving from Dubai by flight 6E 8497, surveillance was maintained by AIU officers in transit area. One airport janitor was noticed going inside the toilet and he was followed and was caught while he was retrieving two black bundles from a waste bucket . On cut opening the bundles three gold paste packets weighing 2 kg were recovered. On extraction 1.81 Kg of gold valued at Rs. 93.2 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act.
The suspect passenger Sheikhussman,35, of Trichy was intercepted at the exit. The janitor was identified from his airport entry pass as one Gnanasekar,31, employee of M/s Service Master Clean Limited ,Chennai which is providing housekeeping services at airport. On questioning he informed that one Shankar his colleague told him to collect the bundles from transit toilet on orders from Kumar his boss who is working as a Supervisor in M/s SMCL. The passenger received a call from someone outside the airpot who had come to receive him. He was taken out and the receiver was apprehended when he approached him. He was identified as one Syed Ibrahim Shah,21, of Chennai. Kumar who was not at the airport was apprehended later on. Kumar is the mastermind of this smuggling racket. All five have been arrested.
In another case based on information Etihad Airways flight EY-268 which arrived from Abu Dhabi was rummaged. Three bundles were recovered from the two toilets in aircraft during rummaging. On cut opening 4 gold bars of 1 kg each with foreign markings and 3 rectangular gold plates totally weighing 5.1 kg valued at Rs. 2.63 Crore were recovered and seized as unclaimed.
- 6.9 Kg gold worth Rs 3.6 Crore seized by Customs at Chennai Airport.
Further investigation is under process, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs Chennai International Airport. Chennai.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Production of Pulses and Oilseeds in the Country
As per the 4th Advance Estimates of 2021-22, the production of pulses and oilseeds is 27.69 million tonnes and 37.69 million tonnes respectively. The production of pulses increased from 23.03 million tonnes to 27.69 million tonnes and oilseeds increased from 33.21 million tonnes to 37.69 million tonnes during 2021-22 compared to 2019-20.
The National Food Security Mission -Pulses programme is being implemented in 28 states and 2 Union Territories  and NFSM-Oil seeds in 25 states and 3 Union Territories  of the country. The assistance is being provided to the farmers through state governments on latest crop production technologies, distribution & production of new varieties of pulses & oilseeds, integrated nutrient and pest management techniques, farm implements, water saving devices, capacity building of farmers through trainings etc. Further, seed mini kits of high yielding varieties of pulses and oilseeds are provided free of cost to the farmers. Under NFSM-oilseeds, assistance is also given on the purchase of breeder seed and production of foundation seeds.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
CHANGE OF GUARD CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE FROM 0800 HRS TO 0900 HRS FROM THIS SATURDAY
The Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will take place from 0800 hrs to 0900 hrs instead of 0900 hrs to 1000 hrs from this Saturday .
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Anurag Thakur felicitates the winners of Half Marathon in Himachal Pradesh
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur felicitated the winners of Half Marathon in Himachal Pradesh today. The Half Marathon was organized by the Central Civil Services Cultural &Sports Board, Department of Personal and Training GoI and Youth Hostels Association of India under the guidance of Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in road accident in UP; approves ex-gratia from PMNRF for victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister has also approved an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund  for the victims.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
"Anguished by the road accident in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Prayers with the injured. Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured: PM @narendramodi"
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Scaling down operations of MSMEs due to pandemic
The COVID-19 epidemic has temporarily affected various sectors including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. Economic activity contracted due to the strict lockdown measures imposed by the Government. This contraction has also had impact on the MSME sector.
Studies have been conducted by National Small Industries Corporation  and Khadi and Village Industries Commission  to assess the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on MSMEs including units set up under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme .
- The main findings of the online study conducted by NSIC to understand the operational capabilities and difficulties faced by the beneficiaries of NSIC schemes amid Covid-19 pandemic are as follows:
- 91% MSMEs were found to be functional.
- Five most critical problems faced by MSMEs were identified as Liquidity , Fresh Orders , Labour , Logistics  and availability of Raw Material 
- The findings of the study conducted by KVIC are as under:
i. 88% of the beneficiaries of PMEGP scheme reported that they were negatively affected due to Covid-19 while the remaining 12% stated that they were benefitted during Covid-19 Pandemic.
ii. Among the 88% who were affected, 57% stated that their units were shut down for some time during this period, while 30% reported drop in production and revenue.
iii. Among the 12% who had benefitted, 65% stated that their business increased as they had units in retail and health sector and around 25% stated that their units benefitted as they were dealing with essential commodities or services.
iv. On the question of regular payment of salaries to the employees, around 46.60% respondents stated that they had paid the salaries in full, 42.54% reported to have partially paid and 10.86% reported to have not paid salary for some time during this period.
v. Majority of the beneficiaries expressed the need for additional financial support, relaxation of waiver of interest and marketing support for their products.
This information was given by Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 12.14 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 vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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12,14,44,440
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 12.14 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Jammu Airport handled more than 16 Lakh vaccine doses to support the fight against COVID 19
Vaccination camp organised by the Airport ; 489 persons vaccinated in phase 1
Our nation is fighting a severe battle against the Corona Virus and in this crisis period supply of medical essentials like Vaccines and other medical essentials is of utmost importance. Jammu Airport has also been playing an active role by facilitating seamless transportation of medical essentials.
Frontline Warriors of Jammu Airport facilitated over more than 16 lakhs doses of Covishield and Covaxin and handed over to the representatives of State Immunization Department, UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The airport has been effectively ensuring a safe and secure journey experience to the passengers. Well sanitized airport and passengers and workplace for employees is maintained through various measures taken by the airport as per the Standard Operating Measures of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  . Apart from this, all facilities are being extended to Health Department for Covid-19 testing of all arriving passengers.
Jammu Airport in coordination with District Administration has also organised vaccination camp at G. B. Pant Hospital, Jammu Cantt. Satwati for employees of AAI and stakeholders of airport as a priority group under National Health Mission of Government of J&K. Under this, more than 489 persons have been vaccinated in first phase. Further in the second phase of vaccination drive shall be extended to rest of the employees and their dependent family members. Around 300 workers of airport security staff  have already been vaccinated.
To create awareness on COVID-19 appropriate behaviour among passengers, display of instructions through FIDS, Banners, posters and announcement of information through Public Address System are being made regularly at the Jammu Airport.
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Prime Minister's Office
In light of PM’s instructions to offer all possible assistance to cope with earthquake in Türkiye today, meeting held in PMO to discuss immediate relief measures
Search & Rescue Teams, Medical Teams along with relief material to be dispatched to Türkiye in coordination with Government of Republic of Türkiye
In light of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s instructions to offer all possible assistance to cope with the earthquake in Türkiye today, Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister held a meeting in South Block to discuss immediate relief measures. It was decided that Search & Rescue Teams of NDRF and Medical Teams along with relief material would be dispatched immediately in coordination with the Government of Republic of Türkiye.
Two teams of NDRF comprising 100 personnel with specially trained dog squads and necessary equipment are ready to be flown to the earthquake hit area for search & rescue operations. Medical Teams are also being readied with trained doctors and paramedics with essential medicines. Relief material will be dispatched in coordination with the Government of Republic of Türkiye and Indian Embassy in Ankara and Consulate General office in Istanbul.
The meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary, representatives of Ministries of Home Affairs, NDMA, NDRF, Defence, MEA, Civil Aviation and Health & Family Welfare.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Secretary Launches DGNCC Digital Forum
The Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar launched the DGNCC Digital Forum, here today. This Digital Forum hosted on the DGNCC website, will provide a platform to National Cadet Corps cadets all over the country to share their experiences of various NCC activities.
Speaking at this event, Defence Secretary said that this forum will help NCC cadets to share their experiences, opinions and suggestions on NCC training, Social Service and Community Development and Sports & Adventure activities and host of other issues related to National Security, National Integration and National Building.
Dr Ajay Kumar also praised the contribution of more than one lakh NCC Cadets as the frontline Corona Warriors by executing various tasks in the fight against the pandemic during Exercise Yogdan. He further added that NCC imbibes the cadets with self-discipline, secular ideas, camaraderie and selfless service which motivate the cadets to excel in all spheres of life.
This NCC Digital Forum is a positive step towards digitization of NCC, in line with Digital India vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and will go a long way in providing a digital platform to the NCC cadets to share and disseminate their experiences and suggestions to other cadets and general public.
Director General NCC Lt General Rajeev Chopra and other senior civil and military officials of the HQ DGNCC were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
LCA Tejas successfully test-fires indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile off Goa coast
Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft  LSP-7 successfully fired the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range  air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa on August 23, 2023. The missile release was successfully carried out from the aircraft at an altitude of about 20,000 ft. All the objectives of the test were met and it was a perfect text book launch.
The test launch was monitored by the Test Director and scientists of Aeronautical Development Agency , Defence Research and Development Organisation , Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  along with officials from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification  and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance . The aircraft was also monitored by a Chase Tejas twin seater aircraft.
ASTRA, a state-of-the-art BVR air-to-air missile to engage and destroy highly maneuvering supersonic aerial targets, is designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Laboratory , Research Centre Imarat  and other laboratories of DRDO. The indigenous Astra BVR firing from home grown Tejas fighter is a major step towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented ADA, DRDO, CEMILAC, DG-AQA and the industry for the successful firing of the missile from Tejas-LCA. He said the launch would significantly enhance the combat prowess of Tejas and reduce the dependency on imported weapons.
Secretary, Department of Defence  and Chairman DRDO has also congratulated the teams involved in the successful launch.
Ministry of Defence
All India Thal Sainik Camp 2023 inaugurated by DG NCC
DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh formally inaugurated the All India Thal Sainik Camp at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt on September 20, 2023. Around 1,547 Cadets , drawn from 17 NCC Directorates covering all the States and Union Territories are participating in the camp. During the 12-day camp, which began on 19 September, the cadets would compete in a number of disciplines like shooting, Obstacle Training, Map Reading & other professional training competitions.
Speaking on the occasion, the DG NCC welcomed the cadets to the prestigious camp and said that it would give them an exposure of life full of adventure, discipline & honour, thereby inculcating a sense of leadership and camaraderie. He added that the aim of the camp is to give an exposure to salient aspects of Army Wing Training, generate competitive spirit & fostering sense of discipline, leadership and national Integration amongst the participating cadets.