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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Atmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana 
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Atmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana  to boost employment in formal sector and incentivize creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0.
Cabinet has approved an expenditure of Rs. 1,584 crore for the current financial yearand Rs.22,810 crore for the entire Scheme period i.e. 2020-2023.
The salient features of the Scheme are as under:
- Government of India will provide subsidy for two years in respect of new employees engaged on or after 1st October, 2020 and upto 30th June, 2021
- Government of India will pay both 12% employees' contribution and 12% employers' contribution i.e. 24% of wages towards EPF in respect of new employees in establishments employing upto 1000 employees for two years,
- Government of India will pay only employees' share of EPF contribution i.e. 12% of wages in respect of new employees in establishments employing more than 1000 employee for two years.
- An employee drawing monthly wage of less than Rs. 15000/- who was not working in any establishment registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation  before 1st October, 2020 and did not have a Universal Account Number or EPF Member account number prior to 1stOctober 2020 will be eligible for the benefit,
- Any EPF member possessing Universal Account Number  drawing monthly wage of less than Rs. 15000/- who made exit from employment during Covid pandemic from 01.03.2020 to 30.09.2020 and did not join employment in any EPF covered establishment up to 30.09.2020 will also be eligible to avail benefit,
- EPFO will credit the contribution in Aadhaar seeded account of members in electronic manner,
vii. EPFO shall develop a software for the scheme and also develop a procedure which is transparent and accountable at their end.
- EPFO shall work out modality to ensure that there is no overlapping of benefits provided under ABRY with any other scheme implemented by EPFO.
Ministry of Culture
Winners of Vande Bhartam, Nritya Utsav competition gearing up to enthrall audiences at the Republic Day 2022 parade at Rajpath
Rehearsals for the grand performance now on in full swing
The winners ofVande Bhartam, Nritya Utsav Grand Finale are gearing up to enthrall the audiences at the Republic Day 2022 parade at Rajpath, New Delhi on 26th January. The rehearsals for the grand performance have been taking place with full enthusiasm at Rajpath and Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium , New Delhi.
The winners are being trained by the four renowned choreographers. These include Kathak Dancer Ms. Rani Khanam, along with Ms. Maiyetree Pahari, Ms. Tejaswini Sathe, and Mr.Santosh Nair who are giving training to 36 teams who have come from different states.
The 480 performers have been selected by the Ministry of Culture through a four level Vande Bharatam-Nritya Utsav competition. The Grand Finale of the Vande Bharatam-Nritya Utsav, a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was held in New Delhi on 19th December, 2021
The Vande Bharatam competition began at the district level on November 17 and saw the participation of more than 3,870 contestants in 323 groups. Those who cleared the screening at the district level took part in the state-level competition from November 30, 2021. More than 20 virtual events were conducted for the state-level competition over a span of 5 days till 4th December 2021
Over 2,400 participants from 200 plus teams were short-listed for the zonal level competition. The zonal finals took place at Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi from 9th to 12th of December where 104 groups displayed their dance prowess before an august jury and applauding fans. Participating groups performed specially choreographed acts in various dance categories like classical, folk, tribal, and fusion. They will now give a performance on Republic Day where all the groups will merge into a one whole, yet retaining the identity of individual dance forms, in the true spirit of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.
Of these 104 groups,73 groups comprising 949 dancers from all 4 zones made it to the Grand Finale, which was held in Delhi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Auditorium on 19th of December.
Top 480 dancers were declared as winners from the Grand Finale and they will perform on the Republic Day Parade to be held at Rajpath, New Delhi on 26th January 2022.
This is the first time that teams are selected for Republic Day Performance at Rajpath through an All India dance competition with the aim of enhancing Jan Bhagidari.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves signing and ratification of Agreement between India and Brunei Darussalam for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes
The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has has approved the signing and ratification of Agreement between India and Brunei Darussalam for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes.
Details:
- The Agreement enables the competent authorities of India and Brunei Darussalam to provide assistance through exchange of information that is foreseeably relevant to the administration and enforcement of the domestic laws of the two countries concerning taxes covered by this Agreement.
- The information received under the Agreement shall be treated as confidential and may be disclosed only to persons or authorities  concerned with assessment, collection, enforcement, prosecution or determination of appeals in relation to taxes covered under the Agreement. Information may be disclosed to any other person or entity or authority or jurisdiction with the prior written consent of the information sending country.
- The Agreement also provides for automatic exchange of information between India and Brunei with respect to categories of cases.
- The Agreement also enables assistance in collection of tax revenue claims between both countries.
- The Agreement provides for Mutual Agreement Procedure for resolving any difference or for agreeing on procedures under the Agreement.
- The Agreement shall enter into force on the date of notification of completion of the procedures required by the respective laws of the two countries for entry into force of the Agreement.
The Agreement will stimulate the flow of exchange of information between India and Brunei for tax purposes which will help curb tax evasion and tax avoidance. It will also enable assistance in collection of tax revenue claims between both countries.
As such, the Agreement does not have any financial implications. Only in the event of extraordinary costs exceeding USD 500 as per Article 9 of the Agreement, the same will be borne by the Government of India. India has similar provisions in other such tax information exchange agreements.
Background:
The Central Government is authorized under section 90 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to enter into an Agreement with a foreign country or specified territory for exchange of information for the prevention of evasion or avoidance of income tax chargeable under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Negotiations for entering into an Agreement for the Exchange of Information with respect to Taxes were conducted at Brunei from 10th to 11th January, 2017. Pursuant to the same, the Governments of India and Brunei Darussalam have agreed on the text of the Agreement.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates direct flight between Bhopal and Udaipur
The flight will commence its operation from 1st November 2022 and will operate three days a week
- This flight is under the UDAN RCS Scheme and will be operated by Indigo
- Flight operation from Bhopal airport has increased from 94 to 178 flights per week
- Bhopal was connected to five cities and now it is connected to nine
- Sixteen routes have been given to Rajasthan. Out of these sixteen routes six will be given to Udaipur.
Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated a direct flight from Bhopal to Udaipur under the RCS UDAN Scheme, today, 1st November 2022.
The flight operation on this new route will connect Bhopal & Udaipur from today. This new route will not only enhance regional connectivity but will also promote trade, commerce, and tourism activities between these states. The fight will be operated by Indigo three days a week as per the following schedule:
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In his address, Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia congratulated the people of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and said that around a year ago only 94 flights per week were operating from Bhopal airport, now this number has increased to 178 flights per week. Earlier Bhopal was connected to five cities and now it is connected to nine. Moreover, 33 routes have been given to Madhya Pradesh.
Minister further added that sixteen routes have been given to Rajasthan. Out of these sixteen routes six will be given to Udaipur.
Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and providing air connectivity to every part of the country.
The inauguration was graced by Shri Girish Gautam, Speaker, Vidhan Sabha, Madhya Pradesh, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, MP , Bhopal, Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi, MP , Udaipur, and Shri Rameshwar Sharma MLA. Additionally, officers from Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Govt. of Rajasthan, AAI, and Indigo were also present.
Previous press releases on UDAN can be seen here-
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1872729
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1872042
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Denial Of Reservations to OBCs
As per the recent decision taken by the Government, Twenty seven per cent of All India Quota admission for medical and dental courses  will be reserved for the OBCs from this academic year.
Government is in consultation with legal experts and the Ministry of Law and examining ways to protect the power of the States in determining the State list of OBCs for their respective States. This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.
Prime Minister's Office
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E.  Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President of the Republic of Austria
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with H.E.  Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President of the Republic of Austria.
The Austrian President condoled the damage caused in India by Cyclone Amphan. The leaders exchanged views on measures taken in their countries to manage the adverse health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. They agreed on the importance of international collaboration to deal with the present challenges.
Both the leaders reiterated their shared desire to further strengthen and diversify India-Austria relations in the post-Covid world. The Prime Minister highlighted the opportunities for enhanced cooperation in sectors like infrastructure, technology, research and innovation, SMEs, etc.
The leaders shared the hope that the world would soon overcome the current health crisis, so as to be able to focus on longer-term concerns like the health of the environment.
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Finance Commission
Advisory Council of the Fifteenth Finance Commission meets today
The meeting of the Advisory Council of the Fifteenth Finance Commission was held in New Delhi today. The meeting which was chaired by Shri N.K. Singh, Chairman of the Commission, was attended by the Commission’s Members Dr. Anoop Singh, Dr. Ashok Lahiri, Prof. Ramesh Chand and the Members of the Advisory Council, Dr. M. Govinda Rao, Dr. D. K. Srivastava, Dr. Indira Rajaraman, Dr. Arvind Virmani, Mr. Surjit S. Bhalla, Mr. Neelkanth Mishra and Dr. Pinaki Chakraborty.
The meeting reviewed the chapter plan of the Fifteenth Finance Commission Report. The Members exchanged views on the macro exemptions for the Finance Commission which included GDP growth, Taxation of the Centre and the States, Expenditure Growth of the Centre and the State. Views were also exchanged on the terminal position of debt between Centre and States.
Innovative ideas and fresh approaches to the classic issues of the obligation of the Finance Commission were reiterated. In addition of this, the meeting discussed how the changed circumstances could be adopted while bearing in mind the inescapable frame work of the Indian Constitution.
The next meeting of the Advisory Council is expected to be held in the next month.
Ministry of Defence
IAF FLOOD RELIEF OPERATIONS: RATNAGIRI
On 22 July 2021, at around 1:30 pm, the IAF received a message for requirement of flood relief operations in Chiplun and Khed towns of Ratnagiri district Maharashtra. When the weather permitted, a Mi-17 IV helicopter got airborne from Mumbai for Ratnagiri at 3:40 pm and landed at Ratnagiri at 5 pm. Bad weather did not permit any further operations in the evening.
Operations have resumed today with the helicopter deployed at Ratnagiri along with another one flown in from Mumbai. An NDRF team of 10 personnel with approximately one-ton load has also been flown in by IAF to Ratnagiri.
Today, a helicopter from Ratnagiri got airborne at 11:35 am, carried out reconnaissance and rescued two people before landing back at Ratnagiri. The IAF is also positioning two Mi-17V5s and two Mi-17s for flood relief operations. Another helicopter is standing by at Pune for any emergent requirement.
Special Service and Features
KVIC increases the wages of Khadi cotton-weavers by 33 percent, a wave of happiness among artisans
Making a strong pitch for the Khadi sector, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has spoken of promoting it globally as well as ensuring two to three times the income of weavers.
Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman Khadi and Village Industries Commission said that, with the aim of encouraging Khadi workers at the village level, and to increase Khadi production, resulting in strengthening the rural-economy by creating optimum employment, KVIC organised series of Khadi Samvad in the last few months with Khadi workers, Khadi institutions and organizations working in different areas of the country.
He said that during the 'Khadi Samvad', he found that the spinners and weavers of Khadi sector have made a special contribution in increasing the production of Khadi and the demand for increasing their remuneration has been pending for decades.
Keeping in mind the contribution of Khadi cotton-weavers, Khadi and Village Industries Commission under the Chairmanship of Shri Manoj Kumar, took a decision in 694 th meeting of KVIC to increase the wages from Rs.7.50 per hank to Rs.10 per hank for income generation, which would increase the monthly income of artisans by around 33% and 10 % increase in the wages of weavers. This decision will be effective from 1 April 2023.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through his radio broadcast program "Mann Ki Baat" has appealed many a times to buy khadi “especially the youth”. As a result, there has been a record sale of Khadi products year after year. Prime Minister has appreciated every possible effort to increase the adoption of khadi and production and sales of Khadi with the motto of “Khadi for Nation, Khadi for Fashion and Khadi for Transformation” to popularize Khadi time and again, Chairman, KVIC stressed.
Further he said that in the financial year 2021-2022, the production of Khadi and Village Industries products was 84,290 crores and the sale was 1,15,415 crores. This year on 2nd October, CP Outlet of Khadi India has set a new record of Khadi sales in a single day of Rs 1.34 crore. The credit for which goes to the Clarion call made by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the people of the country to buy Khadi and to lakhs of artisans and Khadi workers engaged in Khadi production and sales work, who work tirelessly.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission is organizing exhibitions at national and international level with the objective of providing maximum work to its artisans, weavers, Khadi institutions and marketing support to PMEGP unit. Loan approval is being speeded up under the PMEGP scheme to set up self-employment.
Ministry of Defence
Functioning of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
The present capacity available in HAL is adequate to fulfil the existing orders/projects in hand.
Currently, HAL has firm orders to manufacture platforms like Su-30 MKI, LCA, DO-228, ALH, Chetak and Cheetal helicopters.
As and when required, HAL borrows from banks to meet its working capital requirements.
An amount of Rs.8140 crore has been paid to HAL from January, 2019 to June, 2019 from defence services. Dues of vendors including HAL are paid depending on the availability of funds, prioritization of schemes and advances/payments that fall due to the vendors including HAL.
The amount of arrears of payment to other contractors outstanding with HAL is Rs. 868.14 crore.
The Company has initiated various productivity improvement measures through:
- Developing robust supply chain eco-system by partnering with the emerging Indian Defence Manufacturing Private Sector including Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises  to enable HAL to focus on its core activities.
- Introduction of Digital Technology, Software Tools in the areas of Product Life-Cycle Management and Product Data Management  to convert the Design Data to the Production Data, Design Simulator and Analysis to optimise development cost and time. Enhancing capability and improving the processes through introduction of new manufacturing technologies.
- The company implemented an integrated software solution i.e., Enterprise Resource Planning  to encompass all areas of Production, Planning, Finance, Materials, Marketing and Human Resources Development . This facilitates implementation of uniform procedures and practices as well as providing on-line information for decision making for Management.
- Strengthening the network connectivity to improve the communication and collaboration services across the Company.
- With an objective to enhance the productivity, quality and customer satisfaction, through Skill upgradation, Skill Development Policy was notified in July 2016. Skill Mapping of the employees has been conducted for necessary training based on Skill Gap Analysis. The Company has also implemented globally acclaimed training methodology, “Training Within Industry ”, to improve efficiency and productivity. It has resulted in upgrading the skills of the employees, reduction of rejection and rework, reduction of cycle time.
- Promoting Quality Circles, Suggestion Scheme, implementation of Performance Based Incentives, etc.
The Company has regularly monitored the Performance of Production and related activities to identify areas for improvement, corrective actions as necessary for implementation as a continuous measure for companywide efficiency and productivity improvement.
This information was given by RakshaMantri Shri Rajnath Singh in a written reply to Dr.T. Subbarami Reddyin Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Textiles
NIFT, Mumbai organises 3-day Orientation Program for Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses
Mumbai, 3 August 2022
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai has organised a three-day Orientation Program to welcome 333 new entrants in Undergraduate  and Post Graduate  courses.
The 3-day orientation programme began today at the NIFT Campus Kharghar. On the first day, the formal function of the orientation programme was inaugurated by Campus Director Prof. Dr Pawan Godiawala, Ex-Dean Prof. Dr Sharmila Dua, Joint Director, Mr Khusal Junagade and Campus Academic Co-ordinator Prof. Dr Sushil Raturi.
The campus Director, Prof. Dr Pawan Godiawala, congratulated all freshers of NIFT Mumbai. Addressing the students and parents, Director Mumbai spoke about NIFT's time-tested teaching pedagogy, which ensures to discover their identity. Dr Pawan Godiawala said ‘NIFT equips them to hone their professional skills by encouraging them to explore new avenues’. He mentioned that NIFT Mumbai is committed to academic excellence and the vision of the institute provides a strong foundation to foster its aspirants.
During the day, a Cyber Jagrukta session was organised for the students conducted by Shri Sagar Gawasane, API, Cyber Crime Cell, Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate. Shri Sagar Gawasane discussed about online financial and social media frauds and gave insight on how to prevent these frauds.
The Joint Director and Controller of Examinations NIFT Mumbai shared with the students an overview of the examination procedures. The Campus Academic Coordinator introduced the academic structure of NIFT.
The students took a Campus tour and visited their respective departments to get an overview of their departments.| PIB Mumbai | CP/D.Rane
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Ministry of Law and Justice
All India Conference of Law Ministers and Law Secretaries to begin from tomorrow in Gujarat
Union Minister of Law and Justice Shri Kiren Rijiju to deliver Keynote Address
Event will provide a platform for exchange of ideas and an opportunity to various States and Union Territories to share their best practices
An All India Conference of Law Ministers and Law Secretaries is being organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice from 14th – 16th October, 2022 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, where Law Ministers & Law Secretaries from States and Union Territories will be participating.The keynote address will be delivered on 15 October by Union Minister of Law and Justice Shri Kiren Rijiju.
This initiative by the Ministry of Law & Justice will provide a forum for discussion on a variety of topics relating to India's legal system so that policymakers may develop a road map for the country's future. This event will provide a platform for exchange of ideas and an opportunity to various States and Union Territories to exchange their best practices that can serve to upgrade the overall legal system of the country in the interest of its citizens particularly the weaker sections of the society thereby empowering them to make an “Inclusive & Vibrant New India”.