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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri J P Nadda reviews preparedness of States to manage vector borne diseases, before the onset of monsoon
Assures all support of Central Government
Emphasising the need for early preparedness to be adequately in a position to manage vector borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, JE, Kala Azar , Chickungunya, Lymphatic Filariasis in the coming monsoon months, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda reviewed the status of vector-borne diseases and the preparation of States through video conference, here today. The Union Health Minister interacted with Principal Health Secretaries and Mission Directors of 20 endemic States –Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh,Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, UP and West Bengal. The advance review at the level of the Health Secretaries and senior officials of the States was done in view of the predicted upsurge of vector borne diseases at the onset of monsoon.
Shri J P Nadda reviewed the availability of diagnostic kits, drugs, testing labs, manpower and funds. Awareness being the key to prevention of many diseases, ShriNadda stressed on the importance of conducting focussed and intensive IEC campaigns and sustaining them through the monsoon season. He advised that best practices from states like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu may also be emulated.
ShriNadda further stated that the focus should be on active case finding for source identification and reduction of vectors. He said adequate attention should be given to building sturdy surveillance systems. Effective surveillance and monitoring was key to success in combatting these diseases, he emphasised. The Minister also underscored need to develop special strategy and effective micro-plans for endemic districts. He requested the Health Secretaries to personally guide the State’s efforts and monitor the measures and assured the states of all necessary support to enhance their capacity to manage Vector Borne diseases. The Health Minister also urged States to fill up the vacant posts and wherever necessary redeploy the human resource to endemic areas.
Stressing on the importance of inter-sectoral coordination and convergence of efforts in not only the prevention but also management of vector borne diseases such as dengue, malaria etc., ShriNadda advised them to review and strengthen inter-sectorial coordination. He said that coordination with Rural Development Ministry must also be taken up for construction of pucca houses under PMAY in Kala Azar endemic areas to effect reductionin breeding of sandflies.The Health Minister further reassured the states for all possible help from the Central government.
Shri Manoj Jhalani, AS&MD, SmtPromila Gupta, DGHS, ShriVikasSheel  and other senior officers of the Union Health Ministry, National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme , National Centre for Disease Control  were also present in the meeting .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 194.17 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.98 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,94,17,34,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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7,98,65,080
More than 194.17 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than7.98Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Technology and Skills are the two important pillars that will transform the future of Young Indians: Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
India was never poor, but its Netas made it poor: Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar addresses students at HRIT Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, as part of the New India for Young India initiative
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today drew a comparison between India pre-2014 and post-2014, when Shri Narendra Modi ji took over as Prime Minister, and said the country is today at an inflection point - the most exciting period in its history.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar at HRIT Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad
“Never before in the 75-year-old history of Independent India have there been so many opportunities available for Young Indians,” the Minister said, while addressing a session with students at HRIT Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad as part of the New India for Young India series.
Stating that India “was never poor, but its Netas  made it poor”, the Minister spoke about how in the Old India, corruption, nepotism etc was rife and contrasted that with the opportunity-rich era of New India ushered in by the Narendra Modi government through its various proactive and pro-people policies and programmes.
“The age old narrative of dysfunctional democracy and governance has been changed to functional democracy and maximum governance,” he said.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar addressing the Students at HRIT Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad
Giving out some data pointers on India’s progress in the past eight years, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “Today, Young Indians are driving the country’s progress in India’s Techade. There are more than 90,000 startups, including 110 unicorns, in which Young Indians are playing a big part. They have achieved their success due to their hard work and efforts and because of any connections or famous last name.”
He encouraged students to take up some skilling programmes of their choice, preferably in digital skills, in addition to their educational degrees, saying, Technology and Skills are the two important pillars that will transform the future of Young India.
After his address, the Minister had an interactive session with the students and answered their queries ranging from skilling, R&D and innovation ecosystem, entrepreneurship opportunities and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ recent meet with him.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar along with Dr. Anil Agrawal, Rajya Sabha MP, then gave away awards to the best students from the institute.
‘New India for Young India’ is a series of interactions initiated by Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, with school and college students that involve discussions around the developments in the digital and entrepreneurial space under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Minister has visited 43 educational institutions across India and interacted with Young Indians across the India over the past 18 months.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh addresses side event on ‘Promoting Incredible India through Film Tourism’ on the sidelines of 3rd Tourism Working Group Meeting
Ease of film making and upgradation of the existing studious has to be pursued rigorously: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and the Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri G Kishan Reddy today addressed the side event on the theme ‘Promoting Incredible India through Film Tourism’ on the sidelines of 3rd Tourism Working Group Meeting in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The side event was also attended by Secretary Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Shri Apurva Chandra.
The side event on Tourism was aimed at furthering the scope of the Film Tourism sector and highlighting all the aspects of Incredible India.
During the event, Dr. Jitendra Singh said India is not far from getting an Oscar, having the best film production policies in place like the film facilitation process. India has no dearth of talent having the century old film legacy with leading names of Guru Dutt and Satyajit Ray who have been acknowledged for their art work despite no avenues and facilities, Dr. Singh added.
Dr. Singh hoped that the business community will help in scaling up the efforts already taken by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of I&B.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, ease of film making and upgradation of the existing studios has to be pursued rigorously to support the film industry. Liberalisation of state regulations has to be taken up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to encourage film making throughout India, Dr. Singh added.
Ministry of Defence
Southern Star Army-Academia-Industry Interface on 17 Feb 2023
Pune : 17 February 2023
The Southern Command Regional Technology Node  conducted a ‘Southern Star Army – Academia – Industry Interface’  at Charak Auditorium, Command Hospital, Pune on 17 February 2023. The Southern Army Commander, Lt Gen Ajai Kumar Singh AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM addressed a gathering of representatives from the industry and academia. The Chief of Staff, HQ Southern Command, Lt Gen Manjit Kumar was also present.
About 100 participants from a diverse spectrum of industry bodies, industries, academia and army formations attended the event which provided an interactive platform for various stakeholders and also hosted an interesting display of indigenously produced innovations from IIT Bombay and local industries.
In his address, Lt Gen AK Singh stressed on the urgent need to shift towards indigenous defence production, especially in the light of recent global events. He said that the Armed Forces need to be ready to undertake operations at short notice and that conventional warfare should be supported by contemporary technologies. He stressed that indigenization would help resolve our own security needs and project the nation as a producer of its own weapon systems.
Lt Gen AK Singh mentioned that the Rules of Doing Business have been simplified and various initiatives taken by the Govt. to introduce newer regulations to assist industry, fast track Research & Development  and accelerate procurement procedures. In addition, new changes to the Defence Acquisition Procedure and significant increase in budget allocation under Atmanirbharta in Defence have been announced. These will give a much-desired fillip to defence procurement. Lt Gen AK Singh urged the audience to carry forward the existing exchange of ideas so as to understand potentials of industry and academia that may effectively enhance the Army’s capabilities through technology infusion.
Mr Prashant Girbane, DG MCCIA delivered the Inaugural Address. The other speakers at the event included Shri Rajinder Singh Bhatia, President and CEO, Bharat Forge Defence and Aerospace who spoke about ‘Supporting Technology Infusion into Indian Army’ and Prof Suhas Rautmare, NCETIS, IIT Bombay who covered the topic of ‘Opportunities and Potential of Academia to Promote Military Indigenization’. The Chairman of the RTN, Brig NP Singh also spoke about ‘Atmanirbharta’ in the Indian Army.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth to jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court Building of Mauritius
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on Thursday, July 30, 2020. The inauguration is scheduled to take place through video-conference in presence of senior members of Judiciary from Mauritius and other dignitaries from both the countries. The building has been constructed with Indian grant assistance and will be the first India assisted infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis after Covid.
The new Supreme Court building project is one of the five projects being implemented under the ‘Special Economic Package’ of USD 353 million extended by the Government of India to Mauritius in 2016. The project has been completed within schedule and below expected costs. The building is spread over an area of more than 4700 sqm with over 10 floors and a built up area of around 25,000 sqm. The building flaunts a modern design and green features with focus on thermal and sound insulation and high energy efficiency.
In October 2019, Prime Minister Modi and the PM of Mauritius had jointly inaugurated the Phase -I of the Metro Express Project and the new ENT Hospital project in Mauritius, also built under the special economic package. Under Phase-I of Metro Express project, construction of 12 km of metro-line was completed in September last year, while work on its Phase -2 envisaging 14 km of metro-line is ongoing. Through the ENT Hospital project, India assisted in construction of a 100 bed state of the art ENT hospital in Mauritius.
The new Supreme Court Building is expected to become an important landmark in the city center symbolizing the strong bilateral partnership between the two countries.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  Regulations, 2017
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India   Regulations, 2020 on 15th January. 2020.
The aforesaid amendment provides that a Liquidator shall deposit the amount of unclaimed dividends, if any, and undistributed proceeds, if any, in a liquidation process along with any income earned thereon into the Corporate Voluntary Liquidation Account before submission of an application for dissolution of the corporate person. It also provides a process for a stakeholder to seek withdrawal from the Corporate Voluntary Liquidation Account.
The amended regulations are effective from today. These are available at www.mca.gov.in and www.ibbi.gov.in.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Goa on their Statehood Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day.
"Greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day. Goa is a land of scenic beauty and warm hearted people. The state is enriching India’s development trajectory in many sectors. I pray for Goa’s continued progress in the years to come", the Prime Minister said.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 251
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 84 crore landmark milestone
More than 65 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
In a landmark achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 84 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 65 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. 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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1,03,70,538
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2nd Dose
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87,99,476
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,47,928
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2nd Dose
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1,47,16,085
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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34,05,90,440
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2nd Dose
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6,88,05,465
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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15,44,27,846
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2nd Dose
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7,21,67,362
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,86,82,625
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2nd Dose
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5,39,13,425
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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62,24,19,377
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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21,84,01,813
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Total
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84,08,21,190
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 23rdSeptember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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321
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2nd Dose
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12,510
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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577
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2nd Dose
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42,710
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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26,81,429
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2nd Dose
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18,32,923
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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6,78,037
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2nd Dose
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6,18,765
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3,58,269
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2nd Dose
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3,00,891
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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37,18,633
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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28,07,799
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Total
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65,26,432
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
Population of India
As per the latest Population Census conducted in 2011, the population of India is 121,08,54,977. Population Census in India is conducted once in ten years.
UIDAI has issued a total of 122.90 crore Aadhaar as on 30.11.2018. This includes 6.71 crore Aadhaar for children below 5 years and 29.02 crore for the age-group 5 to 18 years.
The number of children born within last one year of Census 2011 is 2,08,98,228. As per the latest data available from Sample Registration System, carried out on continuous basis in randomly selected villages and urban blocks throughout the country, birth rate for the year 2016 is 20.4 and death rate is 6.4.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
The First Consignment of Gems & Jewellery Under the India-Australia ECTA Flags Off From Chennai
The first consignment under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement  on 29th December at Chennai Air Cargo Customs was held in the presence of Smt. Rajalakshmi Devaraj, I.D.A.S, Zonal Additional Director General of Foreign Trade; Shri Mahendiravarma RA, IRS, Jt. Commissioner, Chennai, Air Cargo Customs, Shri. A.V. Narasimhan, Asst. Commissioner, Chennai, Air Cargo Customs, Shri. Princeson Jose, Regional Chairman , GJEPC and Shri. Surya Narayanan, Regional Director  GJEPC.
After the flagging off Smt. Rajalakshmi Devaraj, I.D.A.S, said, “The removal of trade barriers between India and Australia serves the commercial interests of both nations. The ccompetitiveness of Indian exports will increase due to immediate zero duty access and will result in higher market share. The pact will boost overall bilateral trade and benefit various labour intensive sectors of Indian products wherein import duty from existing 5% becomes zero under India-Australia ECTA.
The another flagging off ceremony of the export consignments from Tamil Nadu under ECTA was held on 29th December at Ennore Adani Container Terminal in the presence of Mr. Balaji, IRS, Addl. Commissioner of Customs, Mr.Vishwas BN, ITS, Jt. DGFT, Chennai, Mr. Israr Ahmed, Past Chairman FIEO,Chennai, Mr. Unnikrishnan AR, MD, Saint Globain India Pvt. Lt, Mr. Milind Sangtiani, Container Terminal Head, Adani Ennore Container Terminal Ltd, and other senior officials from O/o. Zonal DGFT, FIEO, Ennore Port and leading exporters to Australia. St.Globain’s Float glasses consignment to Australia flagged off during the function. Glasses and building materials will be getting Zero duty concession in Australia under ECTA.
According to FIEO, Textiles and Garments will gain immensely especially on the made-ups, apparel and garments along with opening of window for the handloom sector. Other segments which can gain larger market share within short term from Tamil Nadu is Gems and Jewelly, Leather and non-leather footwear segment, Handicraft, Auto parts, engineering products, etc. During the FY 21-22, export form Tamil Nadu to Australia was to the tune of USD 384 Million and during the current financial year form April to October export form TN was 322 Million USD and it is expected that during this year export form TN to Australia may cross USD 500 Million.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Steps by Government to enhance the domestic manufacturing of Solar module
MNRE launches “Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme” to enable indigenous technology development and manufacture for wide spread applications of new and renewable energy
The Government has taken a number of steps to enhance the domestic production of important components such as solar cells, modules and solar inverters, namely:
- Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme  Scheme of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology: The scheme mainly provides subsidy for capital expenditure – 20% for investments in Special Economic Zones  and 25% in non-SEZs. The Scheme was open to receive applications till 31st December, 2018. The Scheme inter-alia covered solar PV cells, solar PV modules, EVA, backsheet and solar glass.
- Preference to ‘Make in India’ in Public Procurement in Renewable Energy Sector: Through implementation of ‘Public Procurement  Order’, procurement and use of domestically manufactured solar PV modules and domestically manufactured solar inverters has been mandated for Govt. / Govt. entities.
- Domestic Content Requirement : Under some of the current schemes of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy , namely CPSU Scheme Phase-II, PM-KUSUM and Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II, wherein government subsidy is given, it has been mandated to source solar PV cells and modules from domestic sources.
- Imposition of Basic Customs Duty on import of solar PV cells & modules: The Government has imposed Basic Customs Duty  on import of solar PV cells and modules with effect from 01.04.2022.
- Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules: MNRE is implementing the Production Linked Incentive Scheme ‘National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’, with an outlay of Rs. 4,500 crore for supporting setting up of integrated manufacturing units of high efficiency solar PV modules by providing Production Linked Incentive  on sales of such solar PV modules. Letters of Award have been issued to the eligible successful bidders to the extent of funds allocated . An additional outlay of Rs. 19,500 crore was announced in the Budget 2022-23 on 1st February 2022.
- To promote the Indian renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem in India, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency , a CPSE under MNRE, has a loan scheme for setting up manufacturing facilities.
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy  is implementing a scheme “Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development  Programme” to enable indigenous technology development and manufacture for wide spread applications of new and renewable energy. This scheme covers research and development in the area of solar module manufacturing. Under the scheme, upto 100% financial support to Government / non-profit research organizations and upto 50-70% to Industry, Start-ups, Private Institutes, Entrepreneurs and Manufacturing units, is provided.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh Union Minister for Power and MNRE in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.