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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to road accident in Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a road accident in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted;
“राजस्थान के भरतपुर में हुआ सड़क हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें गुजरात से धार्मिक यात्रा पर गए जिन श्रद्धालुओं को अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ी है, उनके परिवारजनों के प्रति मेरी शोक-संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं । “
“The Prime Minister has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the mishap in Bharatpur. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each.”
Ministry of Defence
BRO conducts final break through blast of Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh
Border Road Organisation  conducted final “break through blast” to mark the successful completion of excavation work of the Nechiphu Tunnel, in Arunachal Pradesh on May 20, 2022. Director General of BRO Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry conducted it remotely from New Delhi. The foundation stone of project was laid by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on October 12, 2020.
The Nechiphu Tunnel, at an altitude of 5,700 feet, is a unique 500-metre-long “D-shaped, Single Tube Double Lane Tunnel” on the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang  Road in West Kameng District. The tunnel will accommodate two-way traffic and will be equipped with modern lighting and safety facilities. The tunnel has been conceived to bypass extreme foggy conditions prevailing around Nechiphu Pass which have caused hindrance to general traffic and military convoys since many decades. The tunnel will be provided with a state-of-the-art electro-mechanical system including firefighting devices, auto illumination system and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition  controlled monitoring systems. It will also accommodate raised footpaths on both sides for safer pedestrian movement which will have ducts for Power cables, optical fibre cables and utility lines to strengthen the civic amenities infrastructure.
In tandem with the Nechiphu Tunnel project, the Project Vartak of BRO has also completed the excavation work on another strategic tunnel, the Twin Tube  “Sela Tunnel Project” on the same road, on January 22, 2022. Today’s blast thus, marks the cumulative excavation of more than 4,500 meters, achieved by BRO Karmyogis in less than two years.
Once in service, the Nechiphu Tunnel along with the Sela Tunnel will provide safe, all weather strategic connectivity on the BCT Road while reducing the carbon foot print in this eco-sensitive area. The ongoing tunnel construction is being accomplished by cutting through fragile and highly fractured rock strata. The attendant challenges are being tackled on daily basis through strict 3D monitoring and through proactive application of desired tunnel support systems in accordance with the New Austrian Tunneling Method .
The BRO has been consistently achieving success in execution of infrastructural marvels in the most challenging areas of the nation over the last two years. It has taken up tunnelling in a big way with successful completion of High Altitude and Mountainous tunnels, in addition to the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh the Chamba Tunnel in Uttarakhand, has also been dedicated to the Nation, in the recent past. The organisation has also embarked on construction of a series of small tunnels, which it will construct with manpower resources integral to the organisation.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO allows its members to avail second COVID-19 advance
Decision taken in view of second wave of Covid19 pandemic
To support its subscribers during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, EPFO has now allowed its members to avail second non-refundable COVID-19 advance. The provision for special withdrawal to meet the financial need of members during pandemic was introduced in March 2020, under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana . An amendment to this effect was made by Ministry of Labour & Employment in Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 by inserting therein sub-para  under paragraph 68L, through notification in the Official Gazette.
Under this provision, non-refundable withdrawal to the extent of the basic wages and dearness allowances for three months or up to 75% of the amount standing to member's credit in the EPF account, whichever is less, is provided. Members can apply for lesser amount also.
The COVID-19 advance has been a great help to the EPF members during the pandemic, especially for those having monthly wages of less than Rs. 15,000. As on date, EPFO has settled more than 76.31 lakh COVID-19 advance claims thereby disbursing a total of Rs. 18,698.15 crore.
During the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, ‘mucormycosis’ or black fungus has been declared an epidemic recently. In such trying times, EPFO endeavours to lend a helping hand to its members by meeting their financial needs. Members who have already availed the first COVID-19 advance can now opt for a second advance also. The provision and process for withdrawal of second COVID-19 advance is same as in the case of first advance.
Considering urgent need of members for financial support in these trying times, it has been decided to accord top priority to COVID-19 claims. EPFO is committed to settle these claims within three days of their receipt. For this, EPFO has deployed a system driven auto-claim settlement process in respect of all such members whose KYC requirements is complete in all respects. Auto-mode of settlement enables EPFO to reduce the claim settlement cycle to just 3 days as against the statutory requirement to settle the claims within 20 days.
Ministry of Rural Development
2.92 crore PMAY-Grameen houses sanctioned by States and Union Territories  till last week
Mumbai, 26 July 2023
The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin  is being implemented with effect from 1st April, 2016 to provide assistance to eligible rural households with an overall target to construct 2.95 crore pucca houses with basic amenities by 31st March 2024. Against the target of 2.95 crore houses, a total of 2.92 crore houses have been sanctioned to the beneficiaries by the States/Union Territories  and 2.41 crore houses have been completed as of 20.07.2023. At present, there is no proposal under consideration to start the next phase of PMAY-G beyond March 2024.
This has been stated by the Minister of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today.PIB Mumbai | JPS/ SC / DR
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Production of CNG from Stubble
Compressed Bio-Gas  can be produced from biomass and organic waste sources like paddy straw & farm stubble, agricultural residue, cattle dung, sugarcane press mud, distillery spent wash, municipal solid waste, sewage treatment plant waste, forest residue etc.
Government of India has launched Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation  initiative on 1.10.2018 to promote CBG as an alternative, green transport fuel for efficient management of biomass and organic waste. As part of the SATAT scheme, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Gail  Limited and Indraprastha Gas Limited had launched an Expression of Interest  for procurement of CBG from the entrepreneurs at an assured price. The CBG shall be sold to automobiles as clean fuel in a similar way to CNG and can also be sold to domestic, industrial and commercial consumers which are using LPG and other fuels. SATAT initiative has the potential of addressing environmental problems arising from stubble burning. The viability is based on techno commercial factors.
This Information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Union Govt. releases Rs. 890.32 cr as II installment of COVID-19 Financial Package to States/UTs
Government of India has released Rs. 890.32 cr as the second installment of the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package to 22 States/UTs. These include Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim. The amount of the financial assistance is based on the COVID-19 case load in these States/UTs.
As part of the ‘Whole of Government’ approach where the Centre is leading the COVID-19 response and management, and supporting the States/UTs through technical and financial resources, the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package was announced by the Prime Minister. In his address to the nation on 24th March 2020, he said that "The Central Government has provisioned 15 thousand crore rupees for treating Coronavirus patients and strengthening the medical infrastructure of the country. This will allow for rapidly ramping up the number of Corona testing facilities, Personal Protective Equipment , isolation Beds, ICU beds, ventilators and other essential equipment. Simultaneously, training of medical and paramedical manpower will also be undertaken. I have requested the State Governments to ensure that only healthcare is treated as their first and topmost priority now."
The financial aid as part of the second installment will be used for strengthening of public health facilities infrastructure for testing including procurement and installation of RT-PCR machines, RNA extraction kits, TRUNAT & CBNAAT machines and BSL-II cabinets etc.; strengthening of public health facilities infrastructure for treatment and development of ICU beds; installation of oxygen generators, cryogenic oxygen tanks and medical gas pipelines in public health facilities and procurement of bed side oxygen concentrators etc.; and engagement, training and capacity building of necessary Human Resources and incentives to healthcare workforce and volunteers, including ASHAs, on COVID duties. Wherever necessary, volunteers registered on the COVID Warriors portal may also be engaged for COVID duties.
The first installment of Rs. 3000 cr was released in April 2020 to all States/UTs to aid and enable them to ramp up testing facilities, augment hospital infrastructure, conduct surveillance activities along with procurement of essential equipment, drugs and other supplies.
As part of this package, States/UTs have been strengthened with 5,80,342 isolation beds, 1,36,068 oxygen supported beds and 31,255 ICU beds. Also, 86,88,357 testing kits and 79,88,366 Vial Transport Media  have been procured by them. As many as 96,557 human resource has been added in the States/UTs and incentive has been given to 6,65,799 HR. The package has aided provision of mobility support to 11,821 staff.
National Security Council Secretariat
India & UK conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations
India’s National Security Council Secretariat  and the UK Government in collaboration with BAE Systems successfully designed & conducted the Cyber Security Exercise for 26 Countries as part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group which is being led by India under the leadership of National Cyber Security Coordinator .
The exercise has been facilitated by BAE Systems via the Immersive Labs platform, and the scenario has been written specifically for the participants based on Threat Intelligence and operational experiences.
The theme of the exercise is based on Energy Sector in which the respective National Cyber Crisis Management Teams of the CRI Partner Nations will have to deal with a ransomware attack on multiple electricity distribution companies. These companies are responsible for the distribution of electricity to domestic customers and are the last link to the public supply. The exercise explores the complexity of decision-making around response to ransomware on Critical National Infrastructure.
There are over 26 invitees, from CRI Partner Nations and their respective organisations; including Cyber Security, National Crisis Management, National Security Policy, Critical National Infrastructure, and Law Enforcement Agencies.
The aim to organise this virtual Cyber Exercise on Ransomware Resilience is to simulate a large, wide-spread cyber security incident affecting organisations within a country. This exercise has been designed to support the mission of the CRI, and aims to allow participating CRI Members to test their capability to respond to a major ransomware incident; Demonstrates the benefit of sharing information and collaborating during a major incident; provide opportunities for the CRI Nations to share their approaches to countering ransomware.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA celebrates ‘Constitution Day’
IREDA celebrates ‘Constitution Day’
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.  celebrated Constitution Day, yesterday, by organizing a webinar on “Indian Constitution, Idea of India”. Constitution Day, also known as "National Law Day" or “Samvidhan Diwas”, is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to spread the importance of the constitution and to spread thoughts and ideas of Shri B.R. Ambedkar – the Father of the Constitution of India.
The webinar was conducted by Shri Nitesh Vyas – Member, Youngshala, Bhopal  and former Constitutional values fellow of school for democracy , Rajasthan. Shri Vyas emphasized on the importance of constitutional values and fundamentals of Indian constitution and its relevance in current times.
CMD, IREDA addressed all IREDA officials virtually and mentioned that “The true spirit of celebrating Samvidhan Diwas lies in imbibing and implementing the four-fold ideals enshrined in the Constitution vis-à-vis Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. If we continue to endeavor to carry out these principles in our personal and professional lives and be true to this spirit, the Constitution can serve India for all times to come.”
The webinar was attended by Director  IREDA and other officials, virtually. The webinar was followed by administering pledge on Preamble of the Indian constitution.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange rate Notification No.105/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.98/2021-CUSTOMS , dated 16th December, 2021 with effect from 29th December, 2021.
In the SCHEDULE-I of the said Notification, for serial No.18 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: -
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Depression  weakened into a well marked low pressure area over Bihar and adjoining east Uttar Pradesh.
Yesterday's depression over central parts of Jharkhand moved northwestwards and weakened into a Well Marked Low pressure area in the early morning  of today, the 28thMay, 2021over Bihar and adjoining East Uttar Pradesh.It lay as a well marked low pressure area over eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Bihar at 0830 hours IST of today,the 28’hMay,2021.
The system is very likelyto move north-westwards and weaken further into a low pressure area during next 12 hours.
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i) Rainfall:
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim: Light to moderate rainfall at few places with heavy rainfall at isolated places on 28th May.
Bihar: Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on 28th and heavy rainfall at isolated places on 29th.
East Uttar Pradesh: Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on 28th
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Squally wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph would prevail over Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during next 12 hours and decrease gradually thereafter.
OBSERVEDTRACK OF VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM “YAAS” OVEREAST CENTRAL BAY OF BENGAL DURING 23-28 May, 2021
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets everyone as Dhanu Yatra begins
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted everyone as Dhanu Yatra begins. The vibrant Dhanu Yatra is associated with the culture of Odisha.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"The vibrant Dhanu Yatra is associated with the culture of Odisha. As this Yatra begins, my greetings to everyone. May this Yatra further the spirit of harmony and happiness in our society."
Ministry of Women and Child Development
PM releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme
PM CARES kit handed over to 6 Children in Goa
Goa, 30 May 2022
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme today via video conference. Union Minister Smt Smriti Irani, many other members of the Council of Ministers, and Chief Ministers and Ministers from various were among those connected to the event.
In Goa benefits under PM CARES are handed over to 6 children, 1 from North Goa and 5 from South Goa . Among these 4 children are below the age of 18 years. In the programme held in North Goa Collectorate Shri Vishwajit Rane, Minister for Health, TCP, Forest, Urban Development, Women & Child Development handed over the PM CARES kit to Ms. Aditi Kalangutkar. In South Goa District Collectorate, PM CARES kits were handed over to 5 beneficiaries by Collector Jyoti Kumari. The PM CARES kit consists of a passbook of PM CARES for Children, and health card under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
'PM CARES for Children' Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister on 29 May 2021 to support children who have lost both the parents or legal guardian or adoptive parents or surviving parent to Covid-19 pandemic, during the period from 11 March 2020 to 28 February 2022. The objective of the Scheme is to ensure comprehensive care and protection of children in a sustained manner by providing them boarding and lodging, empowering them through education and scholarships, equipping them for self-sufficient existence with financial support of Rs. 10 lakh on attaining 23 years of age and ensuring their wellbeing through health insurance. A portal named pmcaresforchildren.in was launched to register the children. The portal is a single window system which facilitates approval process and all other assistance for children.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Novel Coronavirus: Quarantine centres are being established at Manesar and Chawla Camp
Government of India has made elaborate arrangements for the evacuation of 366 Indian citizens from Wuhan cityin response to the emergency situation that has arisen due to outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in China. A team of doctors, public health specialists and para medical staff have been sent in the aircraft of AI. The incoming Indian passengers will be quarantined for 14 days at the two Quarantine Centres set-up at Manesar and Chawla Camp . All proposed male passengers  are proposed to be sent to Manesar Camp and families/females  can be housed in the ITBP camp.
If any person is found affected by Novel Coronavirus, he/she will be shifted to the designated hospital for further investigation and management.In that case, it will be also assessed if further quarantine of the contacts is required. Dr Rajiv Garg, DGHS will be the Nodal Officer from Ministry of Health& Family Welfare to look after overall arrangements at the ITBP facility.Medical Teams for Manesar Camp are being taken care by AFMS.Adequate medical care will be provided by a team of doctors at both the facilities. In addition, a 50-bedded critical care facility has been set-up at Safdurjung Hospital in Delhi for critical care of the patients. All persons admitted to both the quarantine facilities will be monitored on daily basis for a period of 14 days.
A nodal officer will be deputed from each Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs for effective coordination.A WhatsApp group of all these officers along with Nodal Officers of the Camps will be created for seamless communication.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the nation on Dhanteras
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras.
“धनतेरस के शुभ अवसर पर समस्त देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई। Greetings on the special occasion of Dhanteras”, the Prime Minister said.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 218.17 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 21,63,248 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 40,750
- Active cases stand at 0.09%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.72%
- 4,474 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,40,13,999
- 4,272 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 89.47 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,16,916 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCoron
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Ministry of Defence
Five Member Philippine Coast Guard Delegation visits Goa for Bilateral meet with Indian Coast Guard
Goa, 21 August 2023
A five-member delegation led by CG Admiral Artemio Manalo Abu, Commandant Philippine Coast Guard  visited Goa on 21 August for a bilateral meet with the Indian Coast Guard .
During the visit, the delegation visited Headquarters Coast Guard District no-11, Goa and met with senior ICG officials and toured a number of ICG facilities including the frontline Offshore Patrol Vessel, ICGS Sujeet.
The delegation was showcased the Indian Shipbuilding by visit to GSL and Aerospace industry capabilities, which included a Customer Demonstration Flight  on the ALH MK3 helicopter by HAL. The ALH MK3 is a multi-role helicopter capable of performing a variety of missions, including search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime surveillance.
The delegation also visited the Goa Shipyard Limited , which is one of India's leading shipbuilding companies. The GSL is currently building a number of ships for the Indian Coast Guard and Navy. The PCG is also looking to acquire new assets and technologies to improve its maritime capabilities.
The visit is a significant milestone in the Philippines cooperation with India. It is expected to further strengthen the two countries' maritime ties and promote regional cooperation signaling a significant step forward in their bilateral relationship.PIB Panaji | Gautam SK/S.Thakur/D.Rane
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