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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Union Minister of Development of North East Region, Tourism and Culture Sri G. Kishan Reddy addresses the ‘North East MSME Conclave: Building Competitiveness for Leveraging Opportunities’
MSME sector is the backbone of the economy and it must take the lead on the journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, says the Union Minister
He observes that thehuge potentialfor the MSMEs in Northeast needs to be tapped for bringing about inclusive development in the region
The recently announced Rs 1,500 crore Prime Minister Development Initiative for the North East  scheme will prove to be a bonus for the sector: Sri G. Kishan Reddy
Key Highlights
Union Ministerof Development of North East Region, Tourism and Culture Shri G. Kishan Reddy said that the central government has remained committed towards empowering the MSMEs and the recent budget has given a further push to make them more competitive.
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Shri Reddy highlighted that the North East Region has huge untapped potential when it comes to the MSME sector and opportunities in agriculture, food processing, tourism, mineral based industries, IT, infrastructure etc. need to be explored
Union Minister of Development of North East Region, Tourism and Culture Sri G. Kishan Reddy addressed the ‘North East MSME Conclave: Building Competitiveness for Leveraging Opportunities’, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries .
The Union Minister hailed the MSME sector as the backbone of the economy and emphasised that on the journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, MSME’s must take the lead.
He further emphasised the fact that the MSMEs will play a critical role for the nation’s economic growth over the next 25 years of ‘AmritKaal’.
He added that there is immense potential for the MSMEs in Northeast – be it agriculture, food processing, tourism, mineral based industries, IT, infrastructure. He said that this huge potential needs to be tapped for bringing about inclusive development in the region.
The Union Minister also emphasised on the fact that the central government has remained committed towards development of the North East Region and several measures have been taken in this regard. He added that the recently announced Rs 1,500 crore Prime Minister Development Initiative for the North East  scheme will prove to be a bonus for the sector.
He further added that the North East Region is entering a new phase of development with several new opportunities emerging and that there is a need to make the most of this changing paradigm.
The Minister also urged that to achieve the goal of overall development, it is pertinent that all stakeholders, including the MSMEs need to work together to embark on a vibrant journey to realise the dreams of a better future.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Naval Ships Kochi & Tabar arrive at New Mangalore Port carrying Critical Medical Stores
Stepping up the Covid relief operation 'Samudra Setu II', two more Indian Naval Ships Kochi and Tabar reached New Mangalore Port on 11 May 21 with critical medical stores.
Both ships with cumulative consignment of 100MT Liquid Medical Oxygen  in five containers and 1200 Oxygen cylinders, had departed Kuwait for India on 06 May 21.
The shipment was handed over to Indian Oil Corporation Ltd authorities for further necessary action.
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Ministry of Defence
GOVERNMENT PLANS ON AMCA
Process for obtaining Cabinet Committee on Security’s  approval for design and prototype development of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft  has been initiated.
5th Generation fighter aircraft, due to very special features, are costlier than 4th Generation fighter aircraft. Since AMCA is an indigenous 5th Generation aircraft, it is less costlier than similar aircraft available outside.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Smt Shanta Chhetri in Rajya Sabha on March 14, 2022.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions  Code, 2020 provides for social security to all category of organized and unorganized workers including migrant workers
In order to safeguard the interest of the migrant workers, the Central Government had enacted the Inter-State Migrant Workmen  Act, 1979. This Act has now been subsumed in the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions  Code, 2020. The OSH Code, provides for decent working conditions, minimum wages, grievances redressal mechanisms, toll free helpline, protection from abuse and exploitation, and social security to all category of organized and unorganized workers including migrant workers.
Migration of workers from one state to another state is a continuous process and dynamic in nature. As per Census 2011 data, total 4.14 crore people have migrated for work and employment across the country.
A total number of 7,06,557 persons migrated for the purpose of employment from Bihar to other States as per Census 2011 data. Besides, this Ministry has launched e-SHRAM portal, a National Database of the Unorganised Workers on 26th August, 2021. The e-Shram portal captures current and permanent addresses of unorganised workers to track migration.
This information was provided by Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Setting up of Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior in Madhya
The Government has approved the proposal regarding setting up of a Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, to be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, which is to function under the name of Centre for Disability Sports, Gwalior. Setting up of the Centre shall entail an estimated cost of Rs 170.99 crore , spread over a period of 5 years.
The Centre will have an Outdoor Athletic Stadium, Indoor Sports Complex, Basement Parking Facility; Aquatic Centre having 2 Swimming Pools, one covered Pool and an Outdoor Pool; High Performance Centre with classrooms; medical facilities; Sports Science Centre; hostel facilities for athletes, support facilities including accessible lockers, dining, recreational amenities and Administrative Block. The facilities so developed would be multi-functional centres with provision for training, selection, sports academics and research, medical support, spectator galleries and suitable for holding national/international events.
The sports identified for training in the Centre are as under:
- Integrated sports  like Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Judo, Taekwondo, Fencing and Rugby;
- Adapted sports  like Boccia, Goalball, Football 5 a side, Para Dance Sport and Para Power Lifting;
- Integrated sports  like Athletics, Archery, Football 7 a side and Tennis; and
- Integrated sports  – Swimming.
Taking 1st April, 2019 as the zero date, the project is expected to be completed in two years time, i.e, by 31st March, 2021. Thereafter, it will take another 6 months for the Centre to become operational.
Once operational, this Centre will result in employment of 140 personnel. In addition, construction and allied activities will also generate considerable employment opportunities.
Improved sports infrastructure created by this Centre will ensure effective participation of persons with disabilities in sports activities and also enable them to compete at national and international levels. Setting up of the Centre will develop a sense of belonging in Divyangjan to facilitate their integration in society.
AYUSH
Preparations for International Day of Yoga  - 2021 kicks off with a high quality online training programme on Common Yoga Protocol
The Ministry of AYUSH , has been taking numerous steps to enhance the acceptance and adoption of the practice of Yoga, both within India and abroad. One such step has been the formulation of the Common Yoga Protocol  training programme. The CYP, in many ways, is the soul of the IDY observance, as it facilitates harmony among the millions of people who join the observation of the IDY.
The Common Yoga Protocol was developed by a team of leading Yoga gurus and experts, which includes safe practices to improve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the population. It is one of the most popular Yoga programmes across the world and is widely performed every year on the International Day of Yoga . It is designed to be easily adoptable by most of the people, irrespective of their age and gender, and can be learnt through simple training sessions and online classes. Hon’ble PM leads the nation in practicing CYP during IDY every year.
The Ministry of AYUSH , Government of India , in association with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga , has been organizing the Common Yoga Protocol  - Yoga Appreciation Programme, which aims to promote and disseminate the knowledge and practice of Yoga, among the general public, at the national level, for the improvement of health and well-being.
The objectives of the programme include the following –
To spread the knowledge and skill of Yoga amongst the masses.
To increase mass awareness about the health benefits of Yoga.
To introduce the basic well-being principles and practices of the Common Yoga Protocol , to the common people.
To promote positive health through Yoga.
To propagate Yoga for preventive practices, as an approach to holistic health.
The Common Yoga Protocol  – CYP Volunteer training will consist of four levels, with the overall duration being 36 hours. Their details are as given below –
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YOGA APPRECIATION PROGRAMME
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CYP – INTRODUCTION PROGRAMME
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12 Days
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18 Hrs. 
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36 Hours
The Common Yoga Protocol  - Yoga Appreciation Programme  will commence at 7 am on the 1st of every month, starting from February 2021, and will continue upto June 2021. There will be no participation fee, except a nominal fee of INR 250/- will be charged for volunteer certification by YCB. The event will be streamed live on various social media platforms on MDNIY, MoAYUSH, NIN and CCRYN , and the medium of instruction will be English and Hindi.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 26/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.18/2021-Customs, dated 18th February, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 5th March, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
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58.15
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55.75
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Bahraini Dinar
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200.00
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187.65
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Canadian Dollar
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58.75
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56.65
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Chinese Yuan
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11.45
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11.10
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Danish Kroner
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12.05
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11.60
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89.65
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86.45
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9.60
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249.25
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233.70
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54.35
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51.95
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103.60
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20.10
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55.75
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4.70
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Swiss Franc
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Turkish Lira
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10.10
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UAE Dirham
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20.55
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
ONGC on way to add another Basin on production
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited  is on its way to commercialize another Basin – the Vindhyan Basin. This would be the ninth producing Basin of India- the eighth by ONGC. This comes close on the heels of the eighth Indian Basin – the Bengal Basin –dedicated to the nation on 20th December 2020.
Exploratory well Hatta#3 was drilled with the objective to establish commercial potential through detailed testing to acquire reservoir-specific data. The Well Hatta#3 is in the Son valley sector of Madhya Pradesh. On testing, the well-produced over 62,044 cubic meters/day gas, thus confirming the production potential of Proterozoic Basin for the first time in India.
Active exploration in the Vindhyan Basin began with the acquisition of seismic data in the late 1980s. The very first well Jabera#1, drilled in the Basin in 1991, produced gas of around 2000 cubic meters/day. Perseverance of ONGC spanned over the next 25 years, with drilling of 26 exploratory wells in the Son and Chambal valley sector of the Vindhya Basin, notwithstanding 14 of them providing sub-commercial gas flows in the Son Valley. Finally, continued efforts have now paid off – the Vindhyan Basin is close to becoming the ninth producing Basin of India. ONGC is fully geared to consolidate this development. With belief in prospectivity, it has already acquired 5 Blocks under OALP rounds on the same Play trend.
ONGC is now working out various monetization options for the gas viz. direct marketing to industries in the vicinity, Cluster-based gas production through cascade systems, CNG bottling at well-head as the gas is of high calorific value and transportation using available facility.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Gravel geometry of the Indus river unravel its paleoclimatic history
Researchers from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology , Dehradun, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, have traced the paleoclimatic history of the Indus River in Ladakh Himalaya with the help of geometric data from overlapping gravels of channel fills.
They studied the discharge during periods in which the river experienced an increase in land elevation, due to the deposition of sediment) and its incision.
River Terraces are ubiquitous in mountains that nourish and help sustain past, present, and future human societies. These terraces are part of valley-wide aggradations, which has been studied extensively in Himalaya to understand the processes driving such a periodic increase in river valley land elevation and incision. Scientists are still debating whether wetter climate intervals with increased rainfall and glacial melting promote river aggradation through increased discharge and enhanced sediment load, or instead, is it during drier conditions when aggradation occurs through increased sediment to water ratio.
The researchers studied the discharge during periods of established river aggradation and incision of the Indus River, Ladakh Himalaya over late Quaternary . They used geometric data from overlapping gravels of channel fills to calculate paleodischarges during net river aggradation at 47–23 ka ,and preserved slack water deposits  at 14–10 ka to constrain paleodischarges that occurred during net river incision.
They observed that the aggradation in the Himalayan rivers occurred in glacial-interglacial transient warm climatic conditions  when the sediment budget in the rivers increased just after the glacial events.
Their study published in the journal Geomorphology shows that aggradation took place in the Indus River when sediment to water ratio was higher during MIS-3 , marine oxygen-isotope stages, are alternating warm and cool periods in the Earth's paleoclimate, deduced from oxygen isotope data reflecting changes in temperature derived from data from deep-sea core samples) and incision initiated when sediment to water ratio reduced during post-glacial climatically wet phase .
Figure 1  Clast-supported gravels  showing imbrication angle .  Photograph showing clast data: longest , intermediate  and shortest  diameters, imbrication angle , and litho-type.
[Publication details :
Kumar, A., Srivastava, P., and Devrani, R. 2020. Using clast geometries to establish paleo river discharges: Testing records for aggradation and incision from the upper Indus River, Ladakh Himalaya. Geomorphology, v. 362, p.107202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2020.107202]
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Expenditure on PM-KISAN Yojana
As on 30-11-2019, around 7.6 crore farmers in the country have been granted benefit under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi  Yojana’.
As on 30-11-2019 an amount of around Rs.36,000 crores has been disbursed under the Scheme. Since the Scheme is ongoing and beneficiaries are added on a continuous basis, it is not possible to give estimation of expenditure till 2022.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PIB Kolkata celebrated 70th Republic Day
Kolkata, January 26, 2019
The nation today celebrates the 70th Republic Day with pride, honour, vigour and enthusiasm. PIB Kolkata celebrated this special day along with the whole country. Smt Jane Namchu, ADG, unfurled and hoisted the national flag while Sri Chinmay Chakraborty, Director  and all other staff members honoured the occasion. The programme was concluded with the national anthem being sung by all staff members of PIB Kolkata.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Shri KPS Gill
PM condoles the demise of Shri KPS Gill
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Shri KPS Gill.
"KPS Gill will be remembered for his service to our nation in the fields of policing and security. Pained by his demise. My condolences", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Pensioners Requested to Complete Annual Identification by May 25, 2022
The ministry of defence has once again requested those defence pensioners who are yet to complete their annual identification/life certification to complete the process by May 25, 2022 positively to ensure smooth processing of monthly pension.
Upon verification of data received as of 17 May 2022, it has been noticed that 43,774 Pensioners who have been migrated to System for Pension Administration - Rakshasa  have not completed their annual identification, neither online nor through their respective banks by November 2021.
Further, for legacy pensioners  who continue to be on the old system of Pension, it is informed that nearly 1.2 lakh pensioners have not completed their annual identification through any of the means available.
The Annual Identification/Life Certification can be done via the following means:
1. Via the Digital Jeevan Pramaan online/Jeevan Pramaan Face App for Android Users
a. Details of installation & usage may be found here: https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/package/documentdowload/JeevanPramaan_FaceApp_3.6_Installation
b. SPARSH Pensioner: Please choose Sanctioning Authority as “Defence – PCDA  Allahabad” & Disbursing Authority as “SPARSH – PCDA  Allahabad
c. Legacy Pensioner : Please choose your respective Sanctioning Authority as “Defence – Jt. CDA  Subroto Park” or Defence – PCDA  Allahabad” or “Defence – PCDA  Mumbai& Disbursing Authority as your respective pension disbursing bank/DPDO etc.
2. Pensioners may also visit Common Service Centres  for completion of Annual Identification. Find your nearest CSC here: https://findmycsc.nic.in/
3. Pensioners may also visit their nearest DPDO for updation of Life Certification. Legacy Pensioners may continue to update their Life Certification with their respective banks.
The process of Annual Identification/Life Certification is a statutory requirement for continued and timely credit of monthly pension. However, the Monthly Pension for April 2022 was credited through a special one-time waiver for 58,275 Pensioners , as their annual identification details could not be verified by their respective banks by month-closing..
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
About 26.80 Lakh Paddy Farmers have benefitted from KMS Procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 56965.62 crore
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh Odisha and Maharashtrra with purchase of over 301.72 LMTs of paddy upto 23.11.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 256.58 LMT showing an increase of 17.59 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 301.72 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.23 LMT which is 67.02% of total procurement.
About 26.80 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 56965.62 crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.24 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 23.11.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 76971.05 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.415.85 Crores benefitting 44482 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 23.11.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha. Till 23.11.2020 a quantity of 2260823 cotton bales valuing Rs. 6783.52 Crore has been procured benefitting 453560 farmers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM attends the Defence Investiture Ceremony
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan where the Distinguished Service Awards were presented. We are proud of all those who have been conferred these awards."