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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Khadi to get Trendier with 60 New Designs;
KVIC Awards Budding Fashion Designers in Khadi Fashion Show
The essence of Khadi’s simplicity, purity and sustainability was reflected through the Khadi fashion show organized by Khadi and Village Industries Commission  at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi last evening. The fashion show, curated by the Fashion Design Council of India  led by ace designer and KVIC Advisor Shri Sunil Sethi, showcased 60 designs by 10 budding fashion designers, who were selected through an All-India Khadi Designers Competition organized by KVIC. Top 3 designers were also awarded on this occasion.
Designer Swatti Kapoor received the 1st prize with a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for her creation depicting Khadi as the most ethical and sustainable clothing. The collection was inspired by the 19th Century poem titled “Kubla Khan” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. She used fine Khadi Muslin fabric in plain and self check with block printing, hand crochet and hand embroidery and other kinds of fabric manipulation.
Designer Dhruv Singh was declared the 2nd runner up with a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh. His collection named 'Anaarbagh' is inspired by a painting of Krishna dancing in a full moon night with his devotees/lovers, in the month of Kartik. The idea was to give Khadi a bit of a festive look by creating ensembles which gives the feel of couture with comfort and ease to the body. He used plain Khadi cotton fabric and all the ensembles are completely hand embroidered by our karigars from Bengal and Gujarat, using 6 strings of hand twisted pure zari.
Two designers namely, Kaushal Singh and Gaurav Singh bagged the 3rd prize of Rs 2 lakh each. Kaushal used plain weave Khadi and Blue Khadi Denim. The print artwork was created by fine artists, translated into a screen and further printed on the fabric. Designer Gaurav also used Khadi cotton fabric using zero waste design technique and contrast stitch line details.
The All-India Khadi Designers Competition was organized to introduce new design interventions and add a trendy twist to Khadi. The KVIC received 393 nominations from young fashion designers from across the country. A screening committee comprising Fashion Designers, experts from design institutes and top functionaries of KVIC was constituted to shortlist 10 best designers. The top 3 designers were selected during the show by the jury.
Chairman KVIC, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said the creations of these contestants will soon be made available at Khadi India outlets as designer wear. The idea is to attract younger generations towards Khadi with clothing that is comfortable, easy to wear and trendy.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of Army Staff Enthralled by NCC Cadets
General Bipin Rawat, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Army Staff visited the NCC Republic Day Camp 2018 at the DGNCC Camp on 16 Jan 2018. On arrival, he was received by the DGNCC, Lieutenant General BS Sahrawat, SM.
Contingents of all the three wings namely Army, Navy and Air Force presented an impressive “Guard of Honour” to the Chief of Army Staff on his arrival. NCC cadets thereafter presented a fine band display. The COAS also visited the ‘Flag Area’ prepared by the NCC cadets depicting various social awareness themes and cultural activities. The cadets briefed him in detail about their respective State Directorate themes.
The versatile NCC cadets then presented a spectacular Cultural Programme in the NCC auditorium comprising group dances and ballet showcasing the rich cultural heritage of our Nation.
The COAS congratulated the ‘Guard of Honour’ for the impeccable turnout and drill and the bands for their excellent display. The COAS expressed his happiness that many ex NCC Cadets hold very high offices in the Government and Armed Forces and urged the cadets to put their heart and mind in everything they undertake and become role model for the youth of our nation.
Ministry of Steel
SAIL records its best ever Q1 performance with respect to Crude Steel Production and Sales
Steel Authority of India Limited  declared its financial results for the quarter ending 30th June, 2023. The Key highlights of financial results are mentioned below:
Performance of Q1 FY 2023-24  at a glance:
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Unit
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Q1 2022-23
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Q4 2022-23
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Q1 2023-24
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Crude Steel Production
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Million Tonne
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4.33
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4.95
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4.67
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Sales Volume
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Million Tonne
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3.15
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|
4.68
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|
3.88
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Revenue from Operations
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₹ Crore
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24,029
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29,131
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24,358
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|
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation 
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₹ Crore
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|
2,606
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|
3,401
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|
2,090
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|
Profit Before Tax 
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|
₹ Crore
|
|
1,038
|
|
1,480
|
|
202
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|
Profit After Tax 
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|
₹ Crore
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|
776
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|
1,049
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|
150
SAIL achieved its best ever Q1 performance with respect to Productions and Sales. The company registered a growth in the Crude Steel Production and Sales Volumes by 8% and 23% respectively over CPLY . Despite increase in volumes, the turnover has increased by 1% due to decline in price realization.
With the coking coal prices stabilizing and the market outlook positive for sustained consumption growth in the country, margins are likely to improve going forward. The Company is also taking up debottlenecking and efficiency improvement projects to shore up the profitability in the medium term.
Ministry of Defence
DISABILITY PENSION TO LOWER RANKS/SEPOY
As per extant orders, Armed Forces Personnel including Sepoy who is invalided out from service on account of a disability which is attributable to or aggravated by Military service is being granted disability pension consisting of service element and disability element. The rate of disability element for 100% disability shall be 30% of emoluments last drawn by the individual. For lower percentage of disability, the disability element reduces proportionately.
Saabka Sainik Sangarsh Committee submitted various representations regarding calculation of disability element on slab based system as had been recommended by 7thCentral Pay Commission .
The 7th CPC recommended a return to the slab based system. The 7th CPC, however, in respect of Civilian Employees of Central Government had not made any recommendation. Civilian Employees of Central Government were getting disability pension under 6th CPC on percentage based system as such they will continue to get disability element on percentage based system. It created an anomalous situation. Therefore, the Service Headquarters requested to maintain Status quo i.e. to be continued the calculation method of disability element on percentage basis as per 6th CPC regime. The concerns of Services were examined in this Department and the matter was referred to Anomaly Committee on Pension through Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance conveyed the approval of the Cabinet regarding recommendation of Anomaly Committee in the matter that parity with Civilian for grant of Disability Element which was granted to Defence Forces under 6th CPC regime, shall be maintained. Accordingly, orders were issued on 04.09.2017 for continuing Disability Element on percentage basis.
Saabka Sainik Sangarsh Committee was replied on the lines of existing position.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Ramalingam S in Lok Sabha on February 11, 2022.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
91.54 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
18,346 new cases in the last 24 hours; lowest in 209 days
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.75%; Lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload stands at 2,52,902; lowest in 201 days
Recovery Rate currently at 97.93%; Highest since March 2020
29,639 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,31,50,886
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 102 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 36 days
57.53 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University on 24 December
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of the Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan on 24th December 2020 at 11 AM via video conferencing. The Governor of West Bengal and Union Education Minister will also be present on the occasion.
About Visva-Bharati
Founded by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, Visva-Bharati is also the oldest Central University in the country. In May 1951, Visva-Bharati was declared to be a Central University and "an Institution of National Importance" by an Act of Parliament. The University followed the pedagogy devised by Gurudev Tagore, though gradually it evolved in the format in which modern Universities developed elsewhere. The Prime Minister is the Chancellor of the University.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condemns attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama, Kashmir
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has condemned the attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama, Kashmir.
“Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly”, the PM said.
Ministry of Education
Six courses of SWAYAM appear in best 30 online courses of 2019 in the Class Central list
The Class Central  has released the list of best 30 online courses of 2019 out of which 6 courses are from SWAYAM.
The ‘Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds'  an integrated platform for online courses, using information and communication technology  which covers school  to Post Graduate Level. Till date, a total of 2867 Courses have been offered through SWAYAM and 568 courses have been uploaded to offer for January 2020 Semester. About 57 lakhs  unique users / registrations have been made on SWAYAM platform and about 1.25 cr  enrollments in various courses of SWAYAM. It also offers online courses for students, teachers and teacher educators. It may be accessed on swayam.gov.in.
Following 6 courses of SWAYAM have been listed in the best 30 online coursed of 2019.
1. Academic Writing: H.N.B Garhwal University  Srinagar Garhwal
2. Digital Marketing: Punjab University Chandigarh.
3. ANIMATIONs: Banaras Hindu University.
4. Mathematical Economics: Doon University, Dehradun
5. Python for Data Science: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
6. Early Childhood Care and Education : Avianshilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
INCLUDING NATURAL FARMING IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
ICAR has constituted a committee for developing syllabus and curricula of Natural farming at under graduate and post graduate level
Government is promoting Natural Farming through Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati  introduced during 2020-21 as a sub scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana  for the promotion of traditional indigenous practices including Natural Farming. The scheme mainly emphasises on exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling with major stress on biomass mulching, use of cow dung-urine formulations and other plant-based preparations. Under BPKP, financial assistance of Rs 12200/ha for 3 years is provided for cluster formation, capacity building and continuous handholding by trained personnel, certification and residue analysis. Until now, under natural farming an area of 4.09 lakh ha area has been covered and a total fund of Rs. 4980.99 lakh has been released to 8 States across the country.
ICAR  has constituted a committee for developing syllabus and curricula of Natural farming at under graduate and post graduate level.
The State –wise details of funds released and area covered under
Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhthi 
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Sl. No.
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States
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Released date
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Area in Ha
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Amount released 
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1.
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Andhra Pradesh
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30.09.20
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100000
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750.00
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2.
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Chhattisgarh
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|
09.12.20
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85000
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|
1352.52
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|
3.
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Kerala
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30.09.20
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84000
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|
1336.60
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|
4.
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Himachal Pradesh
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|
24.12.20
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12000
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286.42
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|
5
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Jharkhand
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02.12.20
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3400
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|
54.10
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6.
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Odisha
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02.02.21
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24000
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|
381.89
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7.
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Madhya Pradesh
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16.02.21
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99000
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|
787.64
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8.
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Tamil Nadu
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16.02.21
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2000
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31.82
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Total
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409400
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4980.99
This information was given by the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications releases RTR exam schedule at Chennai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata Centres for the Year 2022
Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has released the Radio Telephony Restricted exam schedule at Chennai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata Centres for the Year 2022. A Notice pertaining to this has been uploaded on website of Department of Telecommunications 
The Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, Wireless Planning and Co-ordination Wing will hold examinations for award of Radio Telephony Restricted Certificate of Proficiency and Licence to operate in the Aero mobile Service under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy  Rules, 1954 and subsequent amendments made thereafter. The schedule for the exam is :
TABLE 1
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SL No
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Centre
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Date of Commencement of Examination 
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Tentative date for receiving hard copy of the application at concerned RLO
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Hard Copy to be sent to Regional Licensing Officer  as per Table-2 mentioned in NOTICE
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Start Date
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Last Date
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-
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Chennai
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27-06-2022
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07-05-2022
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21-05-2022
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|
Chennai
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|
-
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|
New Delhi
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|
22-08-2022
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|
15-06-2022
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|
30-05-2022
|
|
New Delhi
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|
-
|
|
Hyderabad
|
|
17-10-2012
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|
15-08-2022
|
|
30-08-2022
|
|
Hyderabad
|
|
-
|
|
Kolkata
|
|
12-12-2022
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|
15-10-2022
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|
30-10-2022
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|
Kolkata
The Notice stated, “The above dates  are tentative, hence likely to be changed. Admitted candidates shall, however, be intimated through Department of Telecom  website for the correct dates and venue of the examination would be confirmed through Department of Telecom  website.” All the candidates, Examiners, Coordinators and other staff associated with Examination have been directed to follow the COVID-19 guidelines/SOPs issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare from time to time.
It has also been mentioned that the hardcopy of the application should be submitted within the stipulated period as mentioned in the Table-1 above to respective  RLOs.
NOTICE
Special Service and Features
Kerala Postal Service to launch Vishukkaineettam-2022
Kerala Postal Circle is launching a new service "Vishukkaineettam-2022" in connection with this year's Vishu .
(The scheme has been introduced with an objective to remember loved ones in the current COVID pandemic situation and to wish them a Happy New Year. “Vishukaineettam” can be ordered from any part of the country to the post offices in Kerala. The service will be available at all departmental post offices till 10th April 2022. Vishukaineettam can be booked for an amount of Rs.100/-Rs.200/-, Rs.500/ - and Rs.1000/- along with its commission at the post office in India . Vishukaineettam booked in this way will be delivered to the addressee in specially designed envelopes. This is for the first time Kerala Postal Circle has implemented this initiative.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
EXPORT OF FRESH FRUITS
The export of fresh fruits from India has increased from USD 516.26 million in 2014-15 to USD 768.54 million in 2020-21.
Details of India’s exports of guava and grapes during the last five years are as under:
Quantity in MT; Value in USD million
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Year
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Guava
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Grapes
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|
Quantity
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|
Value
|
|
Quantity
|
|
Value
|
|
2016-17
|
|
1,408.16
|
|
0.91
|
|
1,98,471.30
|
|
267.04
|
|
2017-18
|
|
1,229.77
|
|
0.86
|
|
2,05,039.41
|
|
303.71
|
|
2018-19
|
|
978.69
|
|
0.67
|
|
2,53,619.00
|
|
335.11
|
|
2019-20
|
|
1,697.14
|
|
0.73
|
|
1,96,376.51
|
|
303.46
|
|
2020-21
|
|
2,886.37
|
|
1.27
|
|
2,47,187.05
|
|
314.11
Source: DGCI&S
Promotion of exports of agriculture products, including dairy products like curd and cheese, is a continuous process. To promote the export of dairy products, an Export Promotion Forum  has been constituted under the aegis of Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority . The EPF has representation from trade/industry, line Ministries/Departments, regulatory agencies, research institutes, state governments etc. Meetings of the EPF are held regularly to discuss the various issues affecting exports, such as SPS/ TBT issues, market access issues, plans for export promotion and capacity building programmes etc. Recommendations made by the EPFs are passed on to the relevant authorities for appropriate action.
Mathura and Banaskantha districts in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat respectively have been identified as clusters for export of dairy products. APEDA has organized awareness cum capacity-building programmes for farmers/Farmer-Producer Organisations  in these clusters. APEDA also provides assistance to exporters of dairy products under various components of its export promotion scheme.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Cabinet approves “FMBAP” for Flood Management Works in entire country and River Management Activities and works related to Border Areas during 2017-18 to 2019-20
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the "Flood Management and Border Areas Programme " for Flood Management Works in entire country and River Management Activities and works related to Border Areas for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20 with a total outlay of Rs.3342.00 crores.
Benefits:
The FMBAP Scheme will be implemented throughout the country for effective flood management, erosion control and anti-sea erosion. The proposal will benefit towns, villages, industrial establishments, communication links, agricultural fields, infrastructure etc. from floods and erosion in the country. The catchment area treatment works will help in reduction of sediment load into rivers.
Funding pattern:
The funding pattern for FM Component for works in general category States will continue to be 50%  : 50%  and for projects of North Eastern States, Sikkim, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the funding pattern will continue to be 70%  : 30% . RMBA component being specific to activities in border areas with neighbouring countries and in accordance with bilateral mechanisms, the projects / works will continue to be funded as 100% grant-in-aid / central assistance.
Salient features:
The Scheme "FMBAP" has been framed by merging the components of two continuing XII Plan schemes titled "Flood Management Programme " and "River Management Activities and Works related to Border Areas ". The aim of the Scheme is to assist the State Governments to provide reasonable degree of protection against floods in critical areas by adopting optimum combination of structural and non-structural measures and enhancing capabilities of State / Central Government officials in related fields.
The works under the scheme will protect valuable land from erosion and flooding and help in maintaining peace along the border. The Scheme aims at completion of the on-going projects already approved under FMP. Further, the scheme also caters to Hydro-meteorological observations and Flood Forecasting on common rivers with the neighbouring countries. The Scheme also includes survey and investigations, preparation of DPR etc. of water resources projects on the common rivers with neighbouring countries like Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Sapta Kosi-Sun Kosi Projects in Nepal which would benefit both countries.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to deliver Keynote address at national launch ceremony of 'Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore' on 20th January
PM to flag off seven initiatives of Brahma Kumaris
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver the Keynote address at the national launch ceremony of 'Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore' on 20th January, 2022 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. The program will unveil yearlong initiatives dedicated to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Brahma Kumaris, which include more than 30 Campaigns and over 15000 programs & events.
During the event, Prime Minister will flag off seven initiatives of Brahma Kumaris. These include My India Healthy India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Self Reliant Farmers, Women: Flag Bearers of India, Power of Peace Bus Campaign, Andekha Bharat Cycle Rally, United India Motor Bike Campaign and green initiatives under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
In the My India Healthy India initiative, multiple events and programs will be held in medical colleges and hospitals with focus on spirituality, well-being and nutrition. These include organisation of medical camps, cancer screening, conferences for Doctors and other health care workers, among others. Under Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Self Reliant Farmers, 75 Farmer Empowerment Campaigns, 75 Farmer Conferences, 75 Sustainable Yogic Farming Training Programs and several other such initiatives for the welfare of farmers will be held. Under Women: Flag Bearers of India, the initiatives will focus on social transformation through women empowerment and empowerment of girl child.
The Power of Peace Bus Campaign will cover 75 cities and Tehsils and will carry an exhibition on positive transformation of today's youth. The Andekha Bharat Cycle Rally will be held to different heritage sites, drawing a connection between heritage and environment. The United India Motor Bike Campaign will be held from Mount Abu to Delhi and will cover multiple cities. The initiatives under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan will include monthly cleanliness drives, community cleaning programmes and awareness campaigns.
During the event, a song dedicated to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, by Grammy Award winner Mr. Ricky Kej, will also be released.
Brahma Kumaris is a worldwide spiritual movement dedicated to personal transformation and world renewal. Founded in India in 1937, Brahma Kumaris has spread to over 130 countries. The event is being held on the occasion of 53rd Ascension Anniversary of Pitashree Prajapita Brahma, Founding Father of Brahma Kumaris.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Ms. Kamala Harris on assumption of office
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Ms. Kamala Harris on assumption of office as Vice President of the United States of America.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said "Congratulations to @KamalaHarris on being sworn-in as @VP. It is a historic occasion. Looking forward to interacting with her to make India-USA relations more robust. The India-USA partnership is beneficial for our planet."
Ministry of Defence
AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV RUN FROM GWALIOR TO NEW DELHI
As a part of “AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV”, a tri-service run was organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff . The run commenced from Maharani Laxmibai Smarak, Gwalior on 15 Oct 21 with seven members that included two women officers.
On 21 Oct 21, the last leg of run to Delhi was flagged off by Rear Admiral Manish Sharma Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff HQ IDS from Air Force Station Faridabad. Gp Capt KS Ganesh, Station Commander, Air Force Station Faridabad and avid runners of the Station accompanied the team upto 3 km from the Station as a gesture of togetherness and support to the cause.
The run culminated at National War Memorial, New Delhi, where the team was received by General Bipin Rawat, PVSM UYSM AVSM YSM SM VSM ADC, the Chief of Defence Staff.