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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘5.09% GS 2022’, Auction for Sale  of ‘5.79% GS 2030’, Auction for Sale  of ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.19% GS 2060’.
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.09 per cent Government Stock, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘5.79 per cent Government Stock, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 18,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.19 per cent Government Stock, 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on July 17, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on July 17, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on July 17, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on July 20, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
CSOI contributes Rs 25 lakh to the Prime Minister Cares Relief Fund
India is currently fighting a war against the corona virus. Our determined fight is led by the honourable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi, and all of us stand strong and united behind him. The Civil Serivces Officers Institute , under the guidance of Shri Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary-cum- Chairman CSOI, has made a humble contribution of Rs.25 lakh to the Prime Minister Cares Relief Fund for providing assistance to those impacted by the pandemic.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
A big boost to grassroot level hockey as Shri Anurag Thakur inaugurates first-ever Khelo India Women's Hockey League; Winners to get cash prize of Rs 30 lakh
Key Highlight
- Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Nishith Pramanik and the Indian Olympic Association President Shri. Narendra Batra also graced the event
- A total of 14 teams are competing in the first phase of the tournament to be held from 15thto 21stDecember, 2021
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur formally inaugurated the first-ever national level Khelo India Women's Hockey League  at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Shri Thakur was joined by Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Nishith Pramanik and the Indian Olympic Association President Shri Narendra Batra and other dignitaries. The league holds a cash prize of Rs 30 lakh for the winners, 15 lakh from MYAS and 15 lakh from Hockey India.
A total of 14 teams are competing in the first phase of the tournament to be held from December 15 to 21. As many as 42 matches will be played during the first phase, while the second and third phase will be held early next year.
Congratulating the Sports Authority of India and Hockey India for jointly organising the first-ever national level Khelo India league, Shri Thakur spoke of the importance of these leagues and said, "All our athletes train very hard through the year, but it is very important for athletes to also get enough competition exposure if they have to prepare themselves for bigger competitions in the future. Therefore, having leagues of this kind, that give athletes competition exposure throughout the year, is crucial." Shri Thakur said that going forward, leagues for other sports disciplines will also be held. He also mentioned that after 2015 this is the first big programme being held at the Dhyanchand stadium and welcomed the players to the iconic venue.
Reiterating the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Pramanik mentioned, "Led by the vision of Shri Modi ji, we are taking forward the campaign of Cheer 4 India through this league. I believe there are many such young players who will always make sure we keep our flag high in the sporting arena."
Shri Batra, IOA President said that the league would do wonders in terms of taking hockey to every part of India. "I believe this is a big initiative. The support from SAI and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the last 5-6 years have been immense and this positive attitude has helped in getting a very good result for hockey in the Olympics this year," Shri Batra said.
Shri Anurag Thakur and other dignitaries interacted with the young players before the launch of the League.
Ministry of Home Affairs
PRESS NOTE
On 26.07.2022, Narcotics Control Bureau, Sub-Zone Bhubaneswar disposed of 1896.812 Kgs of Ganja of 07 cases registered at various Courts of Odisha through incineration at Sani Clean Pvt. Ltd, Khurda in presence of the Regular Drug Disposal Committee.
Before the disposal process, as stipulated, the Regular drug disposal committee  was held under the chairmanship of Shri Sudhansu Kumar Singh, Zonal Director, NCB, Kolkata Zonal Unit, Kolkata along with the other members from DRI, Bhubaneswar and DGGI, Bhubaneswar.
On 26.06.2022, the RDDC verified the case documents pertaining to disposal of drugs in 07 cases at Sani Clean Pvt. Ltd, Khurda in compliance to the Para 18 of Judgment dated 28.01.2016 passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 652 of 2012  and the disposal of the drugs were carried out at Sani Clean Pvt. Ltd, Khurda following all legal formalities.
This is the first instance of Drug Disposal in Pre-Trial Category in the State of Odisha after Orissa HC issued the SOP for disposal.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
After KIUG 2021 Gold-medal, Haryana's Wrestler Ashish eyes Commonwealth Games glory
Ashish, from Kurukshetra University, won the Gold Medal in the 97kg Freestyle Wrestling category
Ashish was 10 years old when his father forced him into the sport of Wrestling. At that time, Ashish had no idea about the sport and had never even seen it before. But his father, who worked as a farmer in Joshi Jat village of Sonepat district in Haryana, had seen Wrestling all around in his village and believed it to be a tough, individual sport that can bring discipline into his son's life.
"Because winning or losing in this sport is completely dependent on the individual, my father believed this sport will really give me important life lessons," Ashish said.
While initially reluctant to pursue the sport, Ashish fell in love with Wrestling in 2017 when he bagged his first medal in the Sub-Junior Nationals in the 97kg category. "Slowly and steadily, I started winning medals and getting better at it. I started enjoying it when I won a Sub-Junior Nationals in Andhra Pradesh. I felt proud of my hard work and started enjoying the sport," he said.
Ashish continued to attain success in his career, as he went on to win three more medals in Junior Nationals in the same category, and in 2021, at the Senior Nationals in Noida, he attained a Bronze medal in the 97kg weight category.
Ashish then went on to win a Gold medal in the All India University Games and at the Khelo India University Games 2021, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Sunday, Ashish attained another Gold medal in the 97kg Freestyle Wrestling, defeating Maharshi Dayanand University's Ajay in the Final by Technical Superiority.
"This is my first Gold medal in Khelo India University Games. Now my focus is completely on Commonwealth Games. I competed here to check out the competition and prepare for the multi-sport event. There will be trials to get selected for CWG, and I am eagerly awaiting the same now," a pumped-up Ashish said after receiving his Gold medal at the KIUG 2021.
On being asked how his training for the Commonwealth Games is going on, Ashish said that his big focus is to avoid any significant injuries as they can really derail a wrestler's career.
"I am training along with my father. Hum kamde maarte hain, dand lagate hain... training is going really strong," he said. "We are taking a lot of care to avoid injuries. I have never suffered a major injury and I don't ever want to suffer one as well ," he added.
Praising the level of competition and the organisation of KIUG 2021, Ashish said: "The Khelo India Games were amazing. The competition was great. I had good fights and I feel confident now."
But while many athletes at the KIUG 2021 are eyeing a chance at the Paris Olympics 2024, Ashish said his complete focus is on the upcoming calendar year and qualifying for the CWG and the Asian Games 2022.
"My sole focus at this point is on the upcoming Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games this year. I am not thinking too far ahead of Paris at this point, as I am deeply focused on performing this year at the two major international events," he signed off.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism’s "Dekho Apna Desh" webinar series showcases the potential of culinary tourism through “Awadh ki sair- the pride of Lucknow”
The next webinar titled ‘Exploring Pondicherry's French quarter - French Connections’and participants to be held on 27th April 2020
26th April, 2020The Union Tourism Ministry’s Webinar Series under the banner “Dekho Apna Desh” on 25th April 2020 showcased the potential of ‘Culinary Tourism’ with an episode titled Awadh ki sair- the pride of Lucknow. The webinar presented amazing diverse culinary heritage of Lucknow and was laced with the food trail with some stories from history, textiles and other traditions of Lucknow .
Cuisine forms an important experience of the destination and today we have a different kind of tourist who is either travelling just to taste the unique gastronomic delights of the destination or where cuisine forms an important experience of the destination. India’s culinary traditions go back to the ancient times and have had so many influences which have perfected the art of mixing and blending flavours. The unique contribution of Indian cuisine to the world is how we have managed to bring together all the great flavours that are available to us naturally in the form of spices and at the same time retaining their individual aspects.
The webinar was presented by Mr.Prateek Hira, Pioneer of Heritage walks, Professor and Researcher and presently he is a visiting faculty at University of Wales, Chef Ms. Pankaj Bhadouria, winner of Indian Masterchef 2010 and Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah
The webinar showcased from the popular simple breakfast options to the exquisite Dum style cooking, melting kababs and kormas, Biryani and sheermal and the rich street food options.
Khasta Kachori with spicy Aloo ki Sabji plus Dahi and Jalebi, Nihari Kulcha, Tunday Kebab, Galoti Kebab, Kakori Kebabs,the famous Ulte Tawa ka Paratha, Chaat Items , Salan , Makhan Malai and LucknowiPann were some of the items presented in detailed to the participants along with a mention of the most sought after bun kabab, Christmas cake baked in the canteen of La Martiniere College Lucknow.
The Ministry of Tourism’s webinar series has been attracting an average of 3000 participants not only from India but also abroad. These episodes are now available on the https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIbBmMvtvH7d6Zo_ZEHDA/featured and also on all social media handles of Ministry of Tourism , Government of India.
The next episode of the webinar scheduled Monday, 27th April 2020 at 11.00 am , is titled ‘Exploring Pondicherry's French quarter - French Connections’and participants can join the webinar be registering at https://bit.ly/WebinarPondicherry
Prime Minister's Office
Nepal Prime Minister speaks to the Prime Minister on telephone
Nepal Prime Minister speaks to the Prime Minister on telephone
Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ made a telephone call to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
The two Prime Ministers discussed recent developments in India-Nepal relations, including the recently concluded highly successful State visit of President of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble Bidya Devi Bhandari to India.
Prime Minister Prachanda spoke about the ongoing efforts of his government to take all stakeholders on board in the constitution implementation process. PM Prachanda also spoke about Nepal holding the first local elections in nearly twenty years and requested for India’s assistance in this connection.
PM Modi conveyed the good wishes of the people and government of India to the friendly people of Nepal in their national efforts to achieve peace, stability and socio-economic transformation, and assured PM Prachanda that India would extend all possible assistance for local elections.
The two Prime Ministers reiterated their commitment to advance multi-faceted India-Nepal cooperative ties for the benefit of the two peoples.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 446
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 185.18 Crore
More than 13 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 2.03 Crore Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group so far
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 185.18 Crore  today. More than 13 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 2.03 Crore  vaccine doses have been administered to 12-14 years age group so far. More than 2.38 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403948
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|
2nd Dose
|
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10003324
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|
Precaution Dose
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4506173
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|
FLWs
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1st Dose
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|
18413665
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|
2nd Dose
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|
17517199
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
6958578
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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20364082
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
57486063
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
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|
39021232
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
554899836
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
468544414
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
202797106
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|
2nd Dose
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|
185920533
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
126774604
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2nd Dose
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115805891
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Precaution Dose
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12431306
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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991139304
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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836812593
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Precaution Dose
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23896057
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Total
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1851847954
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 6th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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38
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2nd Dose
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465
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Precaution Dose
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|
6923
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|
FLWs
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|
1st Dose
|
|
43
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2nd Dose
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|
972
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Precaution Dose
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|
11160
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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492124
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
|
|
41819
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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128608
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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35751
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
363303
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
5251
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|
2nd Dose
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|
75420
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
4194
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
48320
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Precaution Dose
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100224
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
579220
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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617088
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Precaution Dose
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|
118307
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|
Total
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1314615
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Home Affairs
President’s Medals awarded to Fire Service, Home Guards  and Civil Defence  personnel on the occasion of Independence Day, 2021
President’s medal for Gallantry and President’s medal for distinguished services as well as gallantry medal and meritorious services medals are awarded to the personnel of Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards on Republic Day and Independence Day each year.
On the occasion of Independence Day, 2021, 86 personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals.
Out of these, Fire Service Medal for Gallantry is awarded to 26 personnel for their respective acts of valour and gallantry.
President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to 10 personnel and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service is awarded to 50 personnel for their respective distinguished and meritorious records of services.
In addition, 55 personnel are also awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2021. Of these, President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Distinguished Service and Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service are awarded to 05 personnel and 50 personnel respectively.
The list of Fire Service Medals and Home Guards & Civil Defence Medals awardees are enclosed as Annexure.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles passing away of former Odisha CM Shri Hemananda Biswal
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Hemananda Biswal.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Anguished by the passing away of former Odisha CM Shri Hemananda Biswal Ji. He was active in public life for many years and worked extensively among people. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti."
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Cuba on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Cuba on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine. The MoU was signed on 06th December, 2017 in New Delhi.
The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:-
Exchange & training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts;
- Assistance in development of human resources, health services and setting up of health care facilities;
- Short term training of human resources in health;
- Regulation of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and exchange of information;
- Promotion of business development opportunities in pharmaceuticals and others identified by parties;
- Procurement of generic and essential drugs and assistance in sourcing of drug supplies;
- Procurement of health equipment and pharmaceutical products;
- Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.
A Joint Working Group  will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoU.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to road accident in Nadia, West Bengal
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Nadia, West Bengal.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Extremely pained by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Nadia, West Bengal. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest."
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Foreign Investment
The details of foreign investment reported through routes of Foreign Direct Investment  inflow and Foreign Portfolio Investment  inflows  during the last five financial years are as under:
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S. No.
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Financial Year
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Total FDI Inflow

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FPI inflows 

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1.
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2016-17
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60,220
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7,735
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2.
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2017-18
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60,974
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22,165
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3.
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2018-19
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62,001
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 2,225
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4.
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2019-20
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74,390
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552
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5.
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2020-21
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81,973
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38,725
Source: Reserve Bank of India.
As shown in table above, despite COVID-19 pandemic, the country has shown growth both in FDI inflow and FPI inflows  during Financial Year 2020-21 as compared to previous Financial Year 2019-20.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Minister of Argentine Republic arrives in New Delhi; To hold talks with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to bolster bilateral defence ties
Defence Minister of Argentine Republic Mr Jorge Enrique Taiana arrived in New Delhi on July 17, 2023 on a four-day visit to India. During his stay, Mr Jorge Taiana will hold bilateral talks with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 18, 2023 to further consolidate defence cooperation between the two countries. The visiting dignitary will also lay a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi and pay homage to the fallen heroes.
The Argentine Defence Minister is also scheduled to visit Bengaluru during the visit.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Outlay of Rs. 1.45 lakh crore for Food Corporation of India  in FY 2023-24 represents an indicative estimate of short term working capital requirement to defray costs of procurement/ managing PDS operations
The purpose of an outlay of Rs. 1.45 lakh crore shown as Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources  for Food Corporation of India  in Budget Estimate  FY 2023-24 represents an indicative estimate of short term working capital requirement of FCI to defray costs of procurement/ managing PDS operations.
Food subsidy  is released to FCI on reimbursement basis from the Union Budget after essential commodities are made available for distribution through Public Distribution System  outlets. Pending its receipt, FCI manages its working capital requirements or the costs arising from procurement operations, establishment, freight, storage inventory carrying charges, etc., by availing cash credit from consortium of Banks, short term loans , ways and means advance, etc. Costs from working capital requirements are included in the food subsidy released to FCI from the Union Budget.
As part of the Government’s commitment to budgetary transparency and proactive disclosure, the budget documents for FY 2023-24 discloses an indicative working capital requirements for FCI during the next FY upfront. The actual utilization against the indicative estimate is expected to be need based and in a phased manner. This has been a continuing arrangement made available to FCI. For instance, in the current FY 2022-23, the indicative IEBR outlay was Rs. 89,425 crore in the Budget Estimates which has been scaled down to Rs. 56,935 crore in the Revised Estimates, on account of lower carrying cost of reduced inventory.
The higher estimate for FY 2023-24 reflects FCI’s anticipation of higher levels of procurement including incidental expenses due to increased inventory of essential commodities in the year. The Government further reiterates that the provision for food subsidy in the Budget for FY 2023-24 is adequate to cover all anticipated costs pertaining to projected PDS requirement of essential commodities for distribution amongst the beneficiaries.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA facilitated first export of the value-added products of Jack fruit to NEW ZEALAND
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority  flagged off the first consignment of “Value added products of Jackfruit” from Thrissur, Kerala to New Zealand on 12th Oct 2021. The consignment of value-added products of Jack fruit has also been send to USA along with the first consignment to New Zealand.Dr. Tarun Bajaj, Director, APEDA has flagged off the consignment. Global Natural Food processing Co,Chalakudy, Thrissur & Importers along with other officials of APEDA also took part in the flag off ceremony. Dried Jack powder, Jack puttu powder, Jack dosa powder & Jack chappathy powder were the products exported from Thrissur, Kerala. Value-added products of Jack with more than 1 year shelf life have been exported to both countries together.
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