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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Indian Maritime University organises first alumni meet in Navi Mumbai
Our objective is to make India a top seafaring nation and a global maritime power- VC, IMU
Mumbai, 15 November 2022
Indian Maritime University, a Central University under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways organised its first alumni meet at its Navi Mumbai campus on 14 November, 2022.
Indian Maritime University was established in 2008, subsuming pre-existing institutes like National Institute of Port Management, Indian Institute of Port Management and others with a view to expand the horizon of maritime training and education in the country. IMU, Navi Mumbai Campus was formerly known as the Training Ship Chanakya. T.S. Chanakya was the shore-based successor to the Training Ship Rajendra and the Grand Old Lady of Indian Shipping, Training Ship Dufferin, where the training of Merchant Navy Officers in India started in the year 1927. Currently, IMU has campuses in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai , Visakhapatnam, Kochi. Originally, it was under the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai in the Ministry of Shipping.
The institute undertakes studies, training, research and extension work in the core disciplines of marine engineering and nautical science and offers courses like Maritime Management, Naval Architecture, Oceanography etc. Vice-Chansellor of IMU, Dr. Malini Shankar said that the University aims to focus on emerging areas like maritime biology, maritime laws, maritime security, maritime statistics etc in future. “Our objective is to make India a top seafaring nation and a global maritime power”.
Vice-Chansellor of IMU further said that India is a maritime nation and we need to build upon it. “As part of the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime India Vision 2047, IMU is focussing on research and consultancy, enhanced academia-industry interaction and maritime policy so as to improve the influence of India in the International Maritime Organisation”.PIB Mumbai | Prarthna/Darshana
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
NIPCCD HQ organizes an awareness programme on Toy based ECCE activities for Parents and Caregivers of Children in AWCs
Awareness Programme on Toy based ECCE activities for Parents and Caregivers of Children in AWCs’ was organized from 13-14 September, 2023 by NIPCCD, New Delhi. 50 Participants attended the Programme.
Ministry of Mines
Centre Focusing on Acceleration of Mineral Exploration, Says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Urges State Governments to be proactive in Auctioning Mining Blocks
Hundred G4 Stage Mineral Block Reports of Geological Survey of India Handed over to 14 State Governments
Union Minister of Coal,Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi has said that Ministry of Mines is contemplating further amendment to the Mines and Minerals , MMDR Act to bring about tangible reforms in the mining sector of the country. He urged the mining sector to increase the contribution of the sector to the country’s GDP to 2.5 per cent. Addressing a function organized by the Ministry of Mines here today for handing over 100 G4 mineral blocks reports of Geological Survey of India  to different State Governments, Minister Joshi stated that Ministry of Mines is in the process of finalizing the accreditation process for private exploration entities.
The Minister called upon the States that received the mining block reports to act on the reports without any delay to make the auction process faster. He also directed the Ministry of Mines to make available more financial assistance
to States. Stating that proactive approach by State governments can bring about tangible reforms in mining, the Minister assured all assistance from the Centre. Shri Joshi pointed out that despite having the fourth largest coal reserve, India is still importing thermal coal and our mineral potential is no way less than other mineralrich countries like Australia.
The Minister said that mining is crucial for both AatmaNirbhar Bharat as well as for India to become a USD 5-trillion economy. During the past decades this sector was mired in controversies and choked by political apathy. The present Government under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken several transformative initiatives to invigorate the mining sector and also to accelerate mineral exploration in the country, Shri Joshi said.
Addressing the function virtually,the Minister of State for Mines, Coal and Railways Shri RaosahebPatilDanve said that mining process by the States need to be initiated at the earliest so that other sectors like energy and transportation also get the right fillip.
Out of fourteen States that received the mining block reports today, Madhya Pradesh received maximum number of 21 reports, followed by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, nine reports each
Ministers from the states of Bihar, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh who attended the function expressedtheir happiness for all the assistance from the Centre. Senior functionaries including Secretary, Ministry of Mines Shri AlokTandon, Director General, Geological Survey of India  Shri Rajendra SinghGarkhaalso attended the function.
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Election Commission
Polling Percentage in First Phase of General Election, 2019 in West Bengal is 80.85, Says CEO
Kolkata, April 11, 2019
In the first phase of General Election, 2019, polling was held today in 91 out of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies spread over 20 States and Union Territories including West Bengal.
Polling was held in two Parliamentary constituencies of the State in this phase of election- Coochbehar  and Alipurduar . The Chief Electoral Officer , Dr Aariz Aftab said, the combined polling percentage in these two constituencies is 80.85. Out of this, in Coochbehar  constituency, the polling percentage is 80.11, whereas in Alipurduar  constituency, it is 81.55.
Total 34 lakh 62 thousand and 583 electors exercised their franchise in these two constituencies, out of which 18 lakh 14 thousand 200 are from Coochbehar  and 16 lakh 48 thousand 383 are from Alipurduar  constituency.
Barring few stray incidents, the polling was peaceful in these two constituencies said Dr Aftab in a press meet in the evening today. Eight people have been arrested as preventive measures, he added.
Shri S N Gupta, the Additional Director General  of the State was present in the press meet.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Smt. Maneka Gandhi felicitates 'Web Wonder Women'
The Ministry of Women and Child Development hosted a felicitation event for Web Wonder Women, a campaign organised to celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving social reforms via social media. As many as 30 women, who were selected after an extensive research process, were honoured by the Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in New Delhi, on 6th March, 2019.
Organised in collaboration with Twitter India and Breakthrough India, the event aimed to recognise the fortitude of Indian women stalwarts from across the globe who have used the power of social media to run positive campaigns to steer a change in society.
"Women online, though niche, are a very powerful voice. #WebWonderWomen was a campaign to recognise, honour and encourage such voices that have in their own capacity driven a positive impact on social media platforms," said Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
The WCD Minister, along with a panel of 10 judges, finalised the names of 30 women who have impacted and influenced society through social media. The women were selected from over 240 nominations received under the categories media, awareness, legal, health, governmental, food, environment, development, business and art.
On 8th March, the Ministry honours women who have contributed to society but have remained unsung with the Nari Shakti Puruskar, which is conferred by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Along with these Puruskars, the Ministry started a new system of recognising women who have broken the glass ceiling and ventured into unusual fields. In 2018, the Ministry hosted 'First Ladies', a first-of-its-kind Government initiative to felicitate exceptional women who were the first to set a milestone in their respective fields. In 2015, the Ministry had collaborated with Facebook to recognise '100 Women Achievers' who have excelled in diverse sectors of public work. These women were hosted by His Excellency the President of India. Web Wonder Women' is the third leg of the ‘Women Achievers’ campaign of the Ministry.
Click here for the Awardees’ profile.
Prime Minister's Office
Tribal children’s musical band to perform in front of Prime Minister in Kevadia on 31st October
Children who once used to beg at Ambaji temple will now perform in Kevadia after PM’s encouragement
Band had performed earlier also during PM’s visit to Ambaji on 30th September
A musical band of Tribal children of Ambaji town of Banaskantha district will perform in front of the Prime Minister in Kevadia on 31st October. Prime Minister will visit Kevadia on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
It is not the first time that the musical band will perform for the Prime Minister. On 30th September, 2022, when the Prime Minister visited Ambaji, Gujarat and dedicated to Nation/laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over ₹7200 crores, the band had performed welcoming the Prime Minister, when he was arriving for the public function.
Prime Minister not only appreciated and enjoyed the young band’s performance but he made sure that he personally interacted with them before the public function started. To encourage his young friends, Prime Minster asked for a group photo with them.
The story of these tribal children, who have learned such exceptional musical skills is worth telling. The children were once fighting for their basic needs and a chance to get educated. They were often found near Ambaji temple where they used to beg in front of the visitors. A local NGO named Shree Shakti Seva Kendra based in Ambaji worked with such children, to not only educate them but also identify the skills in which they are good. The tribal children with musical band were also skilled by the NGO Shree Shakti Seva Kendra.
Prime Minister enjoyed and appreciated the young band’s performance so much that he ensured that the band was invited to Kevadia on 31st October on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, so that they can also participate and perform on the historic day.
On 31st October, Prime Minister will visit Kevadia and pay homage to Sardar Patel on his 147th birth anniversary. He will also participate at the Ekta Diwas Parade and will interact with Officer Trainees belonging to various Civil Services undergoing Foundation Course at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews COVID19 preparedness and measures for COVID Appropriate Behaviour in Uttar Pradesh
“Next 3 months are going to be decisive in determining COVID trajectory for the country. If we take adequate precaution and follow COVID appropriate behaviour in the coming festival and winter season, we will be in a better position to fight corona”
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, held a meeting through video conferencing to review COVID-19 preparedness COVID and measures for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour with the Health and Medical Education Ministers and other senior officials of Uttar Pradesh, here today.
At the outset, Dr. Harsh Vardhan appreciated the efforts of the corona warriors in combating COVID-19. He informed that in the last three months, the country has seen significant improvement in the COVID parameters. “From recording over 95,000 cases in a day, the cases have been substantially reduced to less than 55,000 cases in a day. The Recovery Rate of India is nearing 90%. The Case Fatality Rate is also declining. CFR stands at 1.51% and is moving towards the target of having CFR less than 1%”, he said.
He further added, “The number of active cases are less than 7 lakh and the doubling rate has increased to 97.2 days, as of now. The journey which started from having just one lab, we have come a long way in now having nearly 2000 labs in the country. The number of total tests conducted across the country have surpassed 10 crore. This is a positive indication that we are moving in the right direction”.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated, “Appropriate measures are being taken to combat COVID-19. But the next three months are going to be decisive in determining the situation of COVID in the country. If we take adequate precaution and follow COVID appropriate behaviour in the coming festival and winter season, we will be in a better position to fight Corona.” He further added “For a big state like Uttar Pradesh, it becomes important that maximum thrust is given to simple precautionary measures which are effective in preventing the Coronavirus to a large extent like wearing mask/face cover especially in public spaces, and following hand and respiratory etiquettes.” Dr Vardhan also spoke to the officials of the districts where the new cases or deaths are increasing.
He also informed that as on date Uttar Pradesh has fatality rate of 1.46 which is less than the National Average. The Recovery Rate of the State  is also more than the national recovery rate. The positivity rate is 3.44%.
Dr Harsh Vardhan stressed that the State needs to focus on increasing testing, surveillance, contact tracing, and early diagnosis to keep fatality rate low. He appreciated the efforts of UP in vaccinating those children who were left out of immunisation due to Corona.
Sh. Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, Smt. Arti Ahuja, Addl. Secretary  and Shri Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary MoHFW were also present in the meeting. Other senior officials from the State joined virtually.
AYUSH
All India Institute of Ayurveda signs MoU with National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
The All India Institute of Ayurveda , the apex institute of Ayurveda in India under the Ministry of AYUSH, and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology , Japan have signed an MoU for academic establishment. AIST is a reputed and one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focusing on technologies and on “bridging” the gap between innovative technological seeds and commercialisation.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Tanuja Nesari, Director, AIIA and Dr. Tamura Tomohiro, Director General, Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, who was present online. The event was graced by Renu Wadhwa, Prime Senior Researcher, Head AIST-India DAILAB, Dept of Life Science and Biotechnology, whose efforts have been instrumental in making this collaboration a reality. Other dignitaries who were present virtually at the occasion were Dr. Manoj Nesari, Advisor, Ministry of Ayush; Dr. Chiba, Director, AIST, Japan; Dr Ohmiya Yoshihiro, Principal Senior Researcher, AIST; Dr Sunil Kaul, Invited Senior Researcher, Dept. of Life Science & Biotechnology AIST; Mrs. Sheila Tirky, Representative of MoA.
With the signing of this MoU, AIIA aims to promote Institute’s research activities both at a national and international stage. The MoU will enable both countries to promote research collaboration and building capacities in the field of the Indian Ayurvedic system of traditional medicines. All these activities will be executed in support of the Ministry of Ayush.
The scope of activities that is intended by the participants includes research activities in the field of Ayurveda including studies in design and execution with the purpose of developing evidence-based guidelines for integrating Ayurvedic principles and practices with conventional medicine, evolving safety standards and protocols for the use of Ayurveda in Japan in conformity with medical guidelines, exchanging scientists, researchers and staff as determined by the collaborators on a project-to-project basis, students’ participation in collaborative activities to achieve excellence in Ayurveda towards achieving scientific advances, tools and techniques.
AIIA already has MoUs with the European Academy of Ayurveda, Bernstein, Germany; Western Sydney University, Australia; Graz Medical University, Austria; College of Medical, UK; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK an Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
Cost Effective Process Technology of Favipiravir Developed by CSIR Used by M/s Cipla Ltd., for Scale up & the Repurposed Drug Expected to be Launched Soon
An off patent anti-viral drug Favipiravir, originally discovered by Fuji, Japan has shown promise in clinical trials for treatment of Covid-19 patients, especially the mild and the moderate patients.
CSIR constituent lab CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology  has developed a cost effective process using locally available chemicalsto synthesize this Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient  and transferred the technology to leading pharmaceutical industry M/s Cipla Limited.
Cipla has scaled up the process in their manufacturing facility and approached DCGI for permission to launch the product in India. Given that DCGI has given restricted emergency use for Favipiravir in the country, Cipla is now all set to launch the product to help patients suffering from Covid-19.
Commenting on the development, Director CSIR-IICR, Dr S Chandrashekhar said that the technology provided by CSIR-IICT is very efficient and makes it affordable and allows Cipla to make large quantities of the product within a short span of time.
DG-CSIR, Dr Shekhar C Mande observed that CSIR is working with industry in developing quick solutions and products for mitigation of Covid-19 and this partnership with Cipla is an example of how CSIR is committed in bringing repurposed drugs on a fast track.
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Prime Minister's Office
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President of Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President of Sri Lanka.
The leaders reviewed topical developments and the ongoing cooperation between both countries in bilateral and multilateral forums. They agreed to maintain regular contact between relevant officials, including in the context of the continuing COVID-19 challenges.
Prime Minister reiterated the importance of Sri Lanka to India's Neighbourhood First policy.
Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of Press Statement by Prime Minister during his visit to Sweden 
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven,
Friends from Media!
This is my first visit to Sweden.The Prime Minister of India is visiting Sweden after a gap of nearly three decades.I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Lofven and the Swedish government for our warm reception and honor in Sweden.During this visit, Prime Minister Lofven has organized India's Summit along with other Nordic countries. I also express my heartfelt gratitude for this.
In India's Make in India mission, Sweden has been a strong partner since its inception. In 2016, in the Make in India program in Mumbai, Prime Minister Lofven himself participated with a very big Business Delegation.The most prominent program of Make in India outside India was also held in Sweden in October last year. It is a matter of great happiness and pride for us that Prime Minister Mr. Lofven himself participated in it.I believe that the most prominent theme in our conversation today was how Sweden can do a win-win partnership with India under the opportunities created by India's development.As a result, today we have agreed on an Innovation Partnership and Joint Action Plan.
Innovation, Investment, Start-ups, Manufacturing etc. are our main dimensions of partnership.With them, we are also focusing on many topics like renewable energy, urban transport, waste management, which are the topics related to the quality of life of the people of India.On topics related to trade and investment today, Prime Minister Lofven and I will also discuss with Sweden's leading CEOs.
Another key pillar of our bilateral relations is our defense and security cooperation.Sweden has been India's partner for a long time in the defense sector. And I believe that in the future, in this area, especially in defense production, many new opportunities will be created for our cooperation.
We have decided to strengthen our security cooperation, especially cyber security cooperation.We agree on one thing, it is that the importance of our relations are also at the regional and global stage.We have very close cooperation on the international stage, and will continue even further.
Today we have exchanged views in detail about the developments taking place in Europe and Asia.
In the end, I would once again like to thank Prime Minister Lofvenfrom my heart.
Thank you very much.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre imposes stock limits on Soya Meal for a period upto 30th June, 2022
In a bid to cool down the domestic prices of Soya Meal, Government of India has issued an Order by which it has imposed stock limits on Soya Meal for a period upto 30th June, 2022. The Soya Meal Stock Control Order, 2021 has been issued with immediate effect i.e. from 23rd December, 2021. Under this Order, the stock limit has been set in consultation with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India.
The following stock limits have been promulgated:
“All Soya Meal for a period upto 30th June, 2022 with following stock limits for all States and Union Territories;
- Plant/Miller/Processor: Maximum stock of 90 days production, as per daily input production capacity of Plant/Miller/Processor, defined in its IEM. The storage location should be declared.
- Trading company/Trader/Private Chaupals: Only Government registered enterprise, maximum stock of 160 MT with a defined and declared storage location.
In case of stocks held by respective legal entities are higher than the prescribed limits then they shall declare the same on the portal http://evegoils.nic.in/soya_meal_Stock/login of Department of Food & Public Distribution and bring it to the prescribed stock limits within 30 days of the issue of this notification.
It shall be ensured that Soya Meal stock is regularly declared and updated on the above portal. The data on the portal will be regularly monitored by Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying and any follow-up action will be taken by Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
The above measures are expected to stop any unfair practices  in the market having the potential to hike the prices of Soya Meal. Consequently the market price of Soyabean Oil will cool down.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 197.98 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,13,864
- Active cases stand at 0.26%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.53%
- 13,958 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,28,79,477
- 16,135 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 86.39 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,32,978 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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