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Ministry of Culture
Judicial Delegates of SCO countries visits Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on 10th March
The Chief Justices/Chairmen of the Supreme Courts of the members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization  visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya on 10 March 2023. They were welcomed by Shri Sanjiv Nandan Sahai, Director, NMML. The delegation included Mr. Jinghong Gao, Vice President of Supreme People’s Court of People’s Republic of China, Mr. Aslambek Mergaliyev, Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Zamirbek Bazarbekov, Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Vyacheslav M. Lebedev, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, Mr. Shermuhammad Shohiyon, Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Mr. Valery Kalinkovich, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Belarus.
The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a tribute to every Prime Minister of India since Independence, and a narrative record of how each one has contributed to the development of our nation over the last 75 years. It is a history of collective effort, and powerful evidence of the creative success of India’s democracy. Our Prime Ministers came from every class and tier of society, for the gates of democracy were equally open to all. The Sangrahalaya tells us the story of how our Prime Ministers navigated the nation through various challenges and ensured the all-round progress of the country. It gets a large number of visitors from India and abroad. It has also been visited by a large numbers of Indian and foreign dignitaries since its opening.
The delegates were given an extensive guided tour of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. They saw the distinctive displays at the Sangrahalaya including the experimental zone, Anubhuti. They complimented the unique journey of Indian democracy led by the chief executives.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Newly Launched Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna to Benefit More Than 3 Crore Insured Persons
Around 3.2 crore Insured Persons  will benefit from newly launched scheme of ESIC ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna’. The ESI Corporation has approved ‘ATAL BIMIT VYAKTI KALYAN YOJNA’ for Insured Persons  covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948. This scheme is a relief payable in cash directly to the Bank Account in case of unemployment and while they search for new engagement. The cash benefit given to the unemployed persons searching for new employment will be 25 percent of his average earning of 90 days. Shri Gangwar was addressing on the occasion of 7th National Conference on Security and Safety at Workplace and distribution of Safety Systems Excellence Awards in New Delhi today.
Addressing the function, the Minister added that there are around six crores of workers in organized sector who are getting benefits of EPFO, ESIC and Social Security Schemes. The Union Government has taken many steps to enhance their working conditions, safety and social security in order to improve their standard of living. Present government is continuously making efforts to improve life conditions of around 40 crore workers of the unorganized sector also. In last two years nearly one crore workers have been linked with ESIC benefits and more than one crore have been brought in the fold of EPFO. Pradhan Mantri Jeewan Jyoti Beema Yojna and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Beema Yojna are totally free for unorganized workers. He further said that nearly 3 crore workers are benefitting from these Social Security Schemes.
The honorarium of 14 Lakh Aanganwadi workers have been increased from Rs. 3,000 per month to Rs. 4,500 per month. Likewise, honorarium of Aanganwadi helpers has also been increased from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,250 per month. The incentive of AASHA workers has also been doubled, he added.
Shri Gangwar further said that the Ministry is making efforts to increase employment opportunities through Pradhan Manrti Rojgar Protsahan Yojana. Twelve per cent of the Employees’ Provident Fund  contribution of new employees is being given by government so that employers may not have to bear this cost. The government has spent Rs. 1,744 crores for this EPF contribution for around 72 Lakh employees of nearly 87,000 organizations in last two years.
The Minister congratulated all the winners of Safety Systems Excellence Awards and expressed hope that all the participants of this conference will gain from the ideas discussed on this forum.
Prime Minister's Office
PM welcomes CJI's idea of making SC judgments available in regional languages
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the thought of Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud about making SC judgments available in regional languages.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“At a recent function, the Hon’ble CJI Justice DY Chandrachud spoke of the need to work towards making SC judgments available in regional languages. He also suggested the use of technology for it. This is a laudatory thought, which will help many people, particularly youngsters.”
The Prime Minister added;
"India has several languages, which add to our cultural vibrancy. The Central Government is undertaking numerous efforts to encourage Indian languages including giving the option of studying subjects like engineering and medicine in one’s Matru Bhasha."
Ministry of Defence
Lt Gen M.M. Naravane appointed as Chief of Army Staff
Government has decided to appoint Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, as the next Chief of the Army Staff after the retirement of General Bipin Rawat, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC on December 31, 2019. Lt Gen Naravane will take over as Chief of the Army Staff in the substantive rank of General with effect from the afternoon of December 31, 2019.
Lt Gen Naravane did his schooling at Dnayana Prabodhinee Prashala, Pune. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy, the General Officer was commissioned into the 7th Battalion, The Sikh Light Infantry Regiment in June 1980. He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Higher Command Course, Mhow. He holds a Master’s Degree in Defence Studies, M. Phil Degree in Defence and Management Studies and is currently pursuing his Doctorate.
In a distinguished military career spanning almost four decades, the General Officer has the distinction of tenating key command and staff appointments in Peace and Field both in North East and Jammu & Kashmir and has been part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka during ‘Operation Pawan’. The Officer brings with him enormous experience of serving in the most challenging areas. The General Officer has commanded 2nd Battalion, Rashtriya Rifles , 106 Infantry Brigade, Inspector General Assam Rifles  at Kohima, Nagaland and 2 Corps. His staff assignments include tenures as a Brigade Major of an Infantry Brigade, Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster General  of Headquarters Establishment No 22, Defence Attache at Yangon, Myanmar, an instructional appointment in the Army War College as Directing Staff in the Higher Command Wing, besides two tenures at the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence , New Delhi.
The General Officer had the privilege of commanding the Republic Day Parade in 2017 in his capacity as the General Officer Commanding  Delhi Area. After successfully commanding the Army Training Command, Shimla, he took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief  of Eastern Command on October 01, 2018.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 161.92 Cr
More than 71 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 93.18%
3,33,533 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 21,87,205
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 16.87%
With the administration of more than 71 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 161.92 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,74,72,203 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,91,997
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2nd Dose
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98,17,823
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Precaution Dose
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27,07,857
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,90,938
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2nd Dose
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1,71,33,844
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Precaution Dose
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26,22,380
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4,15,77,103
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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53,39,04,245
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2nd Dose
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38,70,64,716
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,90,38,358
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2nd Dose
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16,61,68,085
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,40,49,287
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2nd Dose
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10,37,37,618
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Precaution Dose
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26,80,019
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Precaution Dose
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80,10,256
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Total
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1,61,92,84,270
2,59,168 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,65,60,650.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 93.18%.
3,33,533 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 21,87,205. Active cases constitute 5.57% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 18,75,533 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 71.55 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 16.87% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 17.78%.
Special Service and Features
Passport Seva Kendras under Kochi Regional Passport Office will accept PCC applications on November 5 .
Kochi, November 03, 2022
To address the unanticipated surge in demand for Police Clearance Certificate , it has decided to accept and process PCC applications in all five Passport Seva Kendras  on 5th November, 2022 .
Accordingly, those who are residing under the jurisdiction of RPO, Cochin and who wish to obtain PCC, can now apply  and take appointment for 5 November, 2022 . The applicants should reach respective Passport Seva Kendra on scheduled time. Appointment slots are already released to avail the service.
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Ministry of Rural Development
Alumni meets organized across the country under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushalya Yojana , commemorating 75 years of Independence
With an ambitious agenda to benchmark wage placement-linked program to global standards, Ministry of Rural Development  revamped the placement linked skill development program under National Rural Livelihood Mission as DeenDayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana  on the 25th September, 2014. DDU-GKY is a nationwide placement-linked skill training program funded by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
The program is currently being implemented in 27 States and 3 UT and has over 2198 Training Centres in 1822 projects, in partnership with 839 Project Implementing Agencies conducting training across 56 sectors, and over 600 job-roles.During FY 2020-21, 28687 candidates have been trained and 49396 candidates have been placed till 31.03.2021.Progress since Inception – Total 10.81 lakh candidates have been trained in 56 sectors and 600 Trades and 6.92 lakh placed .
Alumni meet is an important component of the scheme. The Alumni meets provide healthy ground for experience sharing by the former trainees with their present counterparts on topics like placements, career goals, challenges they faced in finding employment before undertaking the trainings and the benefits they reaped after. Some of the former trainees are also felicitated at the events for their exemplary performances at their workplaces.
As part of the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, around 119 ‘Alumni Meets’ were organized across the country between 5th and 11th April, 2021, with much fervor by States/UTs commemorating 75 years of Indian Independence. State Rural Livelihood Missions of 22 States & UTs came together with various Project Implementation Agencies  to make the all-India event a grand success.
As part of the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, more than fifty PIAs reached out to former trainees, who have been successfully employed after undergoing training in various trades at the DDU-GKY centres. The meets were organized both virtually and physically at PIA centres, following all Covid safety protocols. ‘Covid Appropriate Behaviour’ along with vaccination of eligible persons was also stressed at these meets. States like Kerala, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Assam etc. saw maximum number of events being organized.
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Ministry of Finance
38thGST Council Meeting - Presentation on GST Revenue Trends
The 38th meeting of the GST Council met under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today. The meeting was also attended by the Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur besides Finance Ministers of States & UTs and senior officers of Ministry of Finance.
A presentation was made to the 38thGST Council on the issue of revenue, GST rate structure and compensation needs of the States. Before the presentation, the Convenor of GoM on revenue augmentation Sh. Sushil Kumar Modi, Dy CM  made opening remarks about the revenue position and future roadmap. The presentation made thereafter was based on discussions in the Committee of officers of State and Centre on revenue augmentation. The revenue trends since inception of GST as shown below was taken note of -
A constructive discussion followed the presentation covered a wide range of issues such as measures for encouraging voluntary compliance, expanding tax base, measures to improve return filing and tax collection and rate rationalisation. Automation measures such as e-invoice, new return system, QR code on bills were also discussed. To exchange knowledge about best practices of tax administration, State of UP and UT of J&K made presentation on their effort to improve GST collection, as in the recent past they have shown a healthy growth in compliance.
GST Council gave necessary guidance on further analysis regarding exemption and concession impact analysis, tax base analysis, sensitivity analysis and compliance measures needed to keep pace with revenue needs. The Council also directed for expeditious implementation of IT and other initiatives.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Major Improvements in National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Schduled Castes students w.e.f. selection Year 2020-21
The Annual Family Income limit for National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes students w.e.f. selection year 2020-21 has been increased from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per annum. Students securing admission in higher ranking institutions internationally will be given preference. The minimum qualifying marks have been increased from 55% to 60%. Maintenance Allowance has been linked with progress of the awardee. Various verification processes have been simplified. Police verification has been done away and self-declaration has been introduced.
With the changes introduced, the selection process has become simplified and all the slots are likely to be filled up in short period as compared to the last year. So far 42 slots out of a total of 100 slots have been filled up based on the applications received during the first quarter. The selection process for the second quarter is underway.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Law Commission of India solicits views & ideas of the public and recognized religious organizations about Uniform Civil Code
The 22nd Law Commission of India is inter alia examining the Uniform Civil Code, a reference sent by the Ministry of Law & Justice.
Initially the 21st Law Commission of India had examined the subject on Uniform Civil Code and solicited the views of all the stakeholders through its appeal along with a questionnaire dated 07.10.2016 and further public appeals/notices dated 19.03.2018, 27.03.2018 and 10.4.2018. Pursuant to the same, overwhelming responses have been received by the Commission. The 21st Law Commission has issued the consultation paper on “Reforms of Family Law” on 31.08.2018. Since more than three years have been lapsed from the date of issuance of the said Consultation Paper, bearing in mind the relevance and importance of the subject and also the various Court orders on the subject, the 22nd Law Commission of India considered it expedient to deliberate afresh over the subject.
Accordingly, the 22nd Law Commission of India decided again to solicit views and ideas of the public at large and recognized religious organizations about the Uniform Civil Code. Those who are interested and willing may present their views within a period of 30 days from the date of Notice through “click here” button or by Email at membersecretary-lci[at]gov[dot]in to the Law Commission of India.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds quantum jump in India’s overall coal production
The Coal Ministry tweeted about quantum jump in India’s overall coal production to 893.08 MT in FY 2022-23 as compared to 728.72 MT in FY 2018-2019 with a growth of about 23%.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi responded by tweeting :
"Very good news for the sector and also for India’s overall economic progress."
More details can be found at
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1921662
Ministry of Home Affairs
BSF Jawans have always worked hard to protect and serve the nation during crisis: Nityanand Rai
MoS  Shri Nityanand Rai takes salute at the 55th Raising Day of BSF
The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai took salute at the 55th Raising Day of BSF here today.
Addressing the gathering, the MoS for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai said that BSF personnel has been diligently protecting our borders and worked hard in serving the citizens during crisis situations. The Minister said that the country is proud of the sacrifices made by the BSF while defending the country. Appreciating the supreme sacrifice made by the BSF jawans in the line of duty, he said that because of them every citizen is fearlessly contributing inthe development works of the country.
Shri Nityanand Rai said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, Government has increased the retirement age for CAPF personnel from 57 to 60 years, allowed jawans to spend 100 days in a year with their families and non-entitled jawans can now air travel when deployed in Jammu and kashmir. This Government has also taken initiative of increasing the personal insurance for CAPF personnel given by the banks to 30 lakh under the Para Military Salary Package Scheme . He said that multiple efforts from the Govt has been made to give all possible facilities to jawans of Central Armed Police Forces,
Praising the force the Minister said that the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak is secured under the supervision of Border Security Force. He said that due to immense effort of jawans, enemies have to think multiple times before any intrusion or committing any crime.
Shri Rai further said that Government is taking constant steps towards the modernization and making the Paramilitary Forces stronger. Government is committed to making the Forces powerful, provide all facilities and welfare to its personnel, the Minister added,
On the occasion, the Minister inspected an impressive parade by BSF jawans and took salute of the march past. He later presented Police Medals for Gallantry and Meritorious Services to the BSF personnel. He also released the yearly magazine " Borderman". Earlier, he paid homage to martyrs at BSF memorial.
Attractions of the Parade included armed female contingent, Camel/ Horse unit, march past by BSF Camel mounted Band and a display of the latest equipment and armaments. During the ceremony, the BSF Jawans and Camel Contingent also displayed acrobatics to a huge round of applause from the viewers’ galleries.
Speaking on the occasion, the DG, BSF, Shri Vivek Kumar Johri said that the nation pays homage to the BSF personnel who made supreme sacrifices for the security of the nation. He said that BSF is also fulfilling its social responsibilities by helping the Government in implementing the central Government schemes to serve the people of this country. Senior officers of BSF and Ministry of Home Affairs were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
6th India-Maldives Joint Staff Talks held in New Delhi to further bolster bilateral defence cooperation
6th Joint Staff Talks  between India and the Maldives were held in New Delhi on December 20, 2022. The meeting was conducted in a friendly, warm and extremely cordial atmosphere. Discussions focused on the ongoing and new initiatives under the ambit of existing bilateral defence cooperation mechanism of all the three services and further strengthening the engagements.
The meeting was co-chaired by Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff  Air Vice Marshal Ashish Vohra and Commandant, Maldives National Defence Force  Service Corps Brigadier General Hamidh Shafeeg. The JST is a forum established to boost defence cooperation between India and the Maldives through annual talks at the strategic and operational levels between HQ IDS & MNDF.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Achievements Under Ujjawala Scheme
The Ujjawala Scheme is for prevention of trafficking, rescue, rehabilitation, re-integration and repatriation of victims of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation. There are 254 projects including 134 Protective and Rehabilitative Homes in the country. The number of beneficiaries are 5,291.
Separate data in respect of the number of cases registered, agencies registered and the number of women rehabilitated under the prevention, rescue, rehabilitation, re-integration, repatriation components of the scheme are not maintained.
This scheme is helping the beneficiaries by making a change in their life. The details of Ujjawala Projects, Ujjawala Homes and the number of beneficiaries under the Scheme are given below:
State wise details of Ujjawala Homes
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SI. No.
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Name of the State
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Total Number of Projects Under Ujjawala Scheme
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Number of Ujjawala Homes
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No. of Beneficiaries
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1.
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Andhra Pradesh
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4
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4
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150
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2.
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Assam
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32
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19
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607
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3.
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Chhattisgarh
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4
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3
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75
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4.
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Sikkim
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1
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1
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14
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5.
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Karnataka
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37
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18
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337
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6.
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Kerala
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7
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3
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100
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7.
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Maharashtra
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50
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23
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1150
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8.
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Manipur
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20
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19
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950
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9.
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Mizoram
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1
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1
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60
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10.
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Nagaland
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1
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1
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25
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11.
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Rajasthan
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19
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7
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250
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12.
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Orissa
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33
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12
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600
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13.
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Tamil Nadu
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5
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4
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98
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14.
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Uttar Pradesh
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21
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2
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100
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15.
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Uttarakhand
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4
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2
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100
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16.
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West Bengal
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2
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2
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100
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17.
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Gujarat
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8
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8
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325
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18.
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Telangana
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5
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5
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250
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Total
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254
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134
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5291
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.