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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
NFDC opens entries for feature and non-feature films to be showcased in the Indian Panorama section of 54th IFFI
The National Film Development Corporation, the nodal agency of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which organises the International Film Festival of India , has opened entries for Indian films, both feature and non-feature to be screened in the Indian Panorama section at the 54th edition of the festival in Goa, from 20th to 28th November 2023.
The Indian Panorama section is a flagship property of IFFI and aims to promote films of Indian languages which are selected by an eminent jury and screened at IFFI as well as in international film festivals in India and abroad, Indian Film Weeks held under Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes and specialized Indian Film Festivals outside cultural exchange protocols, and special Indian Panorama festivals in India. Exercising their individual expertise, the eminent jury panels, 12 members for the feature film section and 6 for the non-feature film section contribute evenly to the consensus that leads to the selection of Indian Panorama films of respective categories.
Like all years, this year too, a maximum of 26 films in the feature and 21 films in the non-feature section will be selected. The selections will include the Best Feature Film and the Best Non-Feature Film of the National Film Awards of 2023. Films distinguished by cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence, are selected in accordance with the conditions and procedure of Indian Panorama.
While details of eligibility criteria for films and the process of submission can be viewed in detail on the IFFI website, there are two basic eligibility criteria for selection of films, firstly that all films must include English subtitles and secondly that films should have been completed between August 30, 2022 to July 31, 2023 or have a certification of the Censor Board in this period. The last date of submission of films is August 10th, 2023.
Details of eligibility criteria can be accessed on: https://www.iffigoa.org/ip-rules-and-regulations.html
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Sri Ramanujacharya on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Sri Ramanujacharya on his Jayanti.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“I bow to Sri Ramanujacharya on his Jayanti. His illuminating thoughts continue to give strength and wisdom to millions. He was always proud of our cultural roots and also worked towards building a society that is modern and harmonious.”
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
MOC approves shooters Ganemat Sekhon and Gurjoat Singh’s proposals to train in Italy
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports  Mission Olympic Cell  of May 18th approved proposal of Target Olympic Podium Scheme  shooters Ganemat Sekhon and Gurjoat Singh’s proposals to train in Italy under foreign coaches Piero Genga and Ennio Falco respectively.
Ganemat, who recently won mixed team event Gold in the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, is currently ranked India's number one in the Women’s Skeet event, would be spending 11 days training in Bari under Italian coach Genga while Gurjoat will head to Capua, to train at TAV Falco for 10 days. They both are preparing for the upcoming ISSF World Championship and Asian Games which is set to take place later this year.
The financial assistance will cover Ganemat and Gurjoat’s Coaching Fees, Range Fees, ammunition costs, Travel and Lodging costs, local transportation costs, and OPA among other expenses.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Criteria for Recruitment of Anganwadi Workers
As per guidelines, Anganwadi Workers under the Anganwadi Services Scheme are selected from the local village by a Committee constituted by the State Government/ UT Administration. The minimum prescribed qualification is Matriculation and age limit is 18-35 years for engagement of Anganwadi Workers  and Anganwadi Helpers .
AWWs and AWHs, being honorary workers, are paid monthly honoraria as decided by the Government from time to time, which is uniform in all States/UTs. AWWs at main Anganwadi Centres  are paid an honorarium of ₹ 4,500/- per month; AWWs at mini- AWCs ₹3,500/- per month and AWHs are paid ₹2,250/- per month. Also, performance linked incentive of ₹ 250/- per month is paid to AWHs and @ ₹ 500/- per month to AWWs.
In addition, States/UTs are also paying additional monetary incentives/ honorarium to these functionaries from their own resources. Presently, no proposal to increase the salary of Anganwadi Workers is under consideration.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Union Labour Minister Shri Santosh Gangwar to donate one month's salary to PM Relief Fund for fighting COVID-19
Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Gangwar has decided to donate one month's salary to Prime Minister's Relief Fund for relief work following outbreak of COVID-19. Announcing this Shri Gangwar said, " We are contributing to fight the epidemic caused by COVID-19, in one way or the other. I have decided to make a contribution of my one month's salary to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund towards combating the pandemic."
Shri Gangwar also stated that under the leadership Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Govt has been swift in taking appropriate and timely relief measures for common people especially the poor and the workers.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Kharif Crop Sowing Crosses 830 Lakh Hactare
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 28th July 2023.
Area: In lakh hactare
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S.
No.
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Crops
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Area Sown
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Current Year 2023
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Last Year 2022
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1
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Rice
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|
237.58
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233.25
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2
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Pulses
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96.84
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|
109.15
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a
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Arhar
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|
31.51
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|
37.50
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b
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Urdbean
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|
25.83
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|
30.06
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|
c
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Moongbean
|
|
27.64
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|
29.78
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|
d
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|
Kulthi
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|
0.21
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|
0.16
|
|
e
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|
Other pulses
|
|
11.65
|
|
11.66
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|
3
|
|
Shri Anna cum Coarse cereals
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|
145.76
|
|
143.48
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|
a
|
|
Jowar
|
|
10.58
|
|
10.56
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b
|
|
Bajra
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|
60.60
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|
58.08
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|
c
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|
Ragi
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|
2.48
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|
3.08
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|
d
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|
Small millets
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|
2.74
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|
2.83
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|
e
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|
Maize
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|
69.36
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|
68.94
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|
4
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Oilseeds
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|
171.02
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|
167.61
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a
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Groundnut
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|
37.58
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|
38.59
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b
|
|
Soybean
|
|
119.91
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|
115.63
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|
c
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|
Sunflower
|
|
0.52
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|
1.64
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|
d
|
|
Sesamum
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|
10.07
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|
10.04
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|
e
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|
Niger
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|
0.09
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|
0.20
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|
f
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|
Castor
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|
2.77
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|
1.39
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|
g
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|
Other Oilseeds
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|
0.08
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|
0.13
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|
5
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|
Sugarcane
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|
56.00
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|
53.34
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6
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Jute & Mesta
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|
6.37
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6.92
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|
7
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Cotton
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116.75
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|
117.91
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Total
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830.31
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831.65
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation
21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation  was held on 09th July 2021 virtually. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Commerce & Industry Minister and Mr. Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy co-chaired the Session.
Both sides held extensive discussions on bilateral trade and Investment and economic cooperation in the areas of Food Processing, Textiles, Leather, Railways, Start-ups and promotion of SMEs which play crucial role in economic growth and employment generation. The bilateral market access issues and non-tariff barriers were also discussed to facilitate trade and investment. The progress on the outcomes of India-EU leaders Summit in Porto, Portugal was also reviewed.
Indian side also raised the issues of Mutual recognition of COWIN Vaccine Certificate and opening up of Travel restrictions, longer duration of Business Visas and Portability of social security benefits of Indians working in Italy.
Following the India-Italy JCEC G2G Meeting, a G2B Session focusing on Energy partnership was held virtually in the presence of the two Ministers. During the meeting, 3 Indian companies  and 3 Italian companies  made presentations focusing on the areas of green economy, clean technology and promotion of use of renewable energy for grid-based multi-energy systems. During the Session, both the Ministers reiterated the vision laid down by the Prime Ministers of India and Italy, under the Plan of Action adopted on 6th November 2020, to promote energy transition, leveraging technology and climate partnerships. They underscored the pioneering role played by India and Italy at the multi-lateral fora as early adopters of ambitious clean energy targets and invited the private and public sectors of both countries to explore synergies to further enhance mutual energy capacities.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES/LAYS FOUNDATION STONES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS OF GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM AND UNION MINISTRIES OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS, PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS AND RAILWAYS
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, virtually inaugurated /laid the foundation stones for the various projects of Government of Assam and Union Ministries of Road Transport & Highways, Petroleum & Natural Gas and Railways today  from Srimant Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati. These include inauguration of Railhead Depot of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. at Moinarbond, Silchar and two highway projects; laying of foundation stones for - 100 model Secondary Schools in the tea garden areas of Assam; 3000 model Anganwadi centers; two highway projects; and modern Cargo-cum-Coaching Terminal at Aghtori, Guwahati. The President also flagged off a train from Guwahati to Lumding Pass upto Shokhuvi  and Mandipathar .
Speaking on the occasion, the President wished for the success of projects related to health, education, railways, road construction, petroleum and women empowerment which were launched today. She expressed confidence that the successful implementation of these schemes will provide new opportunities for business and employment, increase transportation facilities and strengthen the economy in the entire North Eastern Region including Assam.
The President said that better infrastructure is the basis of development of any state. The North-Eastern Region is the centre point of India's 'Act East Policy'. She was happy to note that the Central Government is paying special attention to infrastructure and connectivity in this region. She said that the development of Assam can be the engine of development for the entire North Eastern Region.
The President said that the North Eastern Region is rich in natural resources. She noted that Assam contributes 13 percent of India's total crude oil production. Also 15 percent of India's total natural gas production comes from the North Eastern Region. She expressed confidence that the state-of-the-art depot at Moinarband inaugurated today, will help in meeting the petroleum products requirements of the entire Barak Valley as well as of Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram.
The President said that the Central Government is giving special attention on road and railway connectivity in all the North Eastern states including Assam. She expressed confidence that various projects related to road and railways of which foundation stones laid/inaugurated will increase tourism opportunities apart from enhancing trade and transportation in the region.
The President said that the safety and all-round development of women and children is the sign of a civilized society. To further strengthen the various services for women and children in Assam, 3000 Model Anganwadi Centres launched today is a commendable initiative. She also expressed happiness over laying the foundation stones for 100 Model Secondary Schools with the aim of providing better education for the children of tea garden workers.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves modifications in “Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India”
Offer 50% incentives for semiconductor fabs across the technology nodes as well as for compound semiconductors, packaging and other semiconductor facilities
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the following modifications in the Programme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India:
- Fiscal support of 50% of Project Cost on pari-passu basis for all technology nodes under Scheme for Setting up of Semiconductor Fabs in India.
- Fiscal support of 50% of Project Cost on pari-passu basis under Scheme for Setting up of Display Fabs.
- Fiscal support of 50% of Capital Expenditure on pari-passu basis under Scheme for Setting up of Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics / Sensors Fab and Semiconductor ATMP /OSAT facilities in India. Additionally, target technologies under the Scheme will include Discrete Semiconductor Fabs.
Under modified programme, a uniform fiscal support of 50% of Project Cost shall be provided across all technology nodes for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs. Given the niche technology and nature of compound semiconductors and advanced packaging, the modified programme shall also provide fiscal support of 50% of Capital Expenditure in pari-passu mode for setting up of compound semiconductors / silicon photonics / sensors / Discrete semiconductors fabs and ATMP/OSAT.
The programme has attracted many global semiconductor players for setting up fabs in India. The modified programme, will expedite investments in semiconductor and display manufacturing in India. On the basis of discussion with potential investors, it is expected that work on setting up of the first semiconductor facility will commence soon.
An Advisory Committee comprising global experts from industry and academia was constituted to advise India Semiconductor Mission - the nodal agency for the Programme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. Advisory Committee has unanimously recommended uniform support for all technology nodes of silicon semiconductor fabs / Silicon Photonics / Sensors / Discrete Semiconductor Fabs and ATMP/OSAT, which has been accepted by the Government. The technology nodes of 45nm and above have high demand which is inter-alia driven by Automotive, Power and Telecom applications. Moreover, this segment constitutes around 50% of the total semiconductor market.
Prime Minister's Office
Every decision made, every action taken, has been guided by the desire to improve the lives of people: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed humility and gratitude as the Government completed 9 years in service to the nation.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Today, as we complete 9 years in service to the nation, I am filled with humility and gratitude. Every decision made, every action taken, has been guided by the desire to improve the lives of people. We will keep working even harder to build a developed India. #9YearsOfSeva "
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Delhi’s AQI in ‘Very Poor’ category, Stage III of GRAP remains enforced
Delhi’ overall Air Quality Index  clocked 357 today as per the 4PM AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board . The Sub-Committee for invoking actions under the Graded Response Action Plan  of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas  met today to review the air quality scenario of Delhi-NCR.
Delhi’s overall AQI was showing an increasing trend due to low wind speeds and unfavourable weather/ meteorological conditions. Moreover, the AQI today is in the upper-end of ‘Very Poor’ category.
Considering this, the Sub-Committee for invoking actions under the Graded Response Action Plan , after comprehensively reviewing the air quality scenario and relevant aspects has decided that the ongoing actions implemented under Stage III of GRAP shall continue for the present.
The Sub-Committee is keeping a close watch on the situation and will review the air quality scenario accordingly on a regular basis.
Ministry of Defence
COMMEMORATION ON TANGAIL AIR DROP SWARNIM VIJAY VARSH
Fifty years to this day, on 11 December 1971, a successful airdrop of the Indian Army’s 2nd Parachute Battalion was carried out at Tangail, in erstwhile East Pakistan. The battalion group, led by Lt Col Kulwant Singh Pannu with an Artlillery Battery of 17 Parachute Field Regiment, platoon of 411  Parachute Field Company, medical detachment, surgical team and other administrative troops from the Shatrujeet Brigade was tasked to cut off the retreat of the Pakistani troops from the north towards Dhaka.
The landmark event was commemorated at Agra on 11 December 2021 in the presence of the Victory Flame as a poignant and touching tribute to the veterans who had participated in the Airdrop 50 years ago. As a mark of respect to his professional dynamism, the parachute jump was dedicated to our first CDS, Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and the soldiers and air warriors who lost their lives in the line of duty on 08 Dec. Gen Bipin Rawat envisioned jointmanship amongst the services to touch the highest standards of integration and execution. The Parachute jump today was marked by precise coordination between the Army and Air Force in the best spirit of jointmanship.
Veterans who had participated in the Tangail airdrop and subsequent operations in Bangladesh collected at Agra to witness the commemoration of the landmark event. The presence and experience of veteran paratroopers continues to inspire the current generation to achieve loftier heights of professional excellence. The mass parachute jump by the Shatrujeet Brigade was led by Lt Gen Yogendra Dimri, GOC-in-C Central Command himself, who later felicitated the 1971 War veterans to honour their service and contribution to the Nation.
Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma  who was the Adjutant of the 2nd Parachute Battalion during the 1971 War, was present during the event. Four veteran paratroopers also participated in the parachute jump, viz Lt Gen RR Goswami , Maj Gen Shiv Jaswal , Col Thomas Kochappan  and Col Pramod Tembe . The event was witnessed by a large number of war veterans, senior serving paratroopers, civil dignitaries, all ranks and families of Shatrujeet Brigade and school children.
At the Drop Zone, a weapons and equipment display and photo gallery was also setup to showcase the Shatrujeet Brigade’s participation in the Eastern Sector during the 1971 War and the famous Tangail Air Drop.
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Ministry of Communications
Task Force to Provide Market Support to Telecom Equipment Makers
Grievances from telecom equipment makers in respect of import of telecom equipments from China have been received. However, Government has mandated registration of the companies incorporated/ having beneficial ownership in countries sharing land border with India to be eligible to bid in the procurement. Also, Government has taken steps for streamlining and categorising the HS Codes so as to avoid mislabelling of imported items.
Moreover, domestic telecom manufacturing industry is being incentivised via schemes like Production linked Incentive  and Public Procurement  . PLI scheme aims to incentivise manufacturing of telecom and networking products within the country whereas PPP-MII Policy provides preference to domestic manufacturers in public procurement. An expert committee has been constituted by Department of Telecommunications to recommend measures to promote export of domestically manufactured equipments.
Department of Telecommunications issued amendment in Telecom Licenses on 10.03.2021, wherein, all Licensees have been directed to connect only Trusted Products in their Telecom Networks with effect from 15.06.2021. A portal  has been launched which facilitates evaluation of telecommunication equipments as Trusted Products and intimation of the same to Licensees.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Department of Space
32 Earth Observation Sensors currently in orbit, providing space based information
The Union Minister of State , Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today that there are 32 earth observation sensors with advanced capabilities, currently in orbit, providing space based information.Five earth observation satellites and five communication payloads were realized since January, 2018.Information support was provided for all the major disaster events viz. floods, cyclones and forest fires occurred since January 2020.
About 2,51,000 value added data products were disseminated to users since April 2020. The value added products comprise of geophysical & remote sensing data products derived using the data from meteorological, oceanographic and land remote sensing satellites.The total number of satellites launched by ISRO that are no longer operational and currently in orbit are 47 .
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Staff Selection Commission to fill 1, 40, 000 vacancies by March 2021
Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission Shri Braj Raj Sharma today met the Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region , Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh here and apprised him that the Commission will fill about one lakh forty thousand vacancies in Group-B &C for various Ministries/Departments and Offices of Government of India by March 2021. He said, both Gazetted and Non-Gazetted posts, besides Non-Technical ones will be filled up in a phased manner.
While, in the year 2019-20, as on 28-02-2020, the commission has already recommended 14,611 candidates for appointment in the Government of India, till Jun-2020, the Commission is likely to declare results for filling up of about additional 85,000 posts in various Ministries/ /Departments/Offices of the Government of India. Shri Sharma informed that additional 40,000 vacancies are likely to be filled up by the Commission in the remaining part of the Financial Year 2020-21 .
The Staff selection Commission makes recruitment for:
 Group-B  posts in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
 Group-B  Posts for various Ministries/Departments/Offices of Government of India.
 Group-C  posts for various Ministries/Departments/Offices of Government of India.
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
NESIDS Scheme
Under North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme , Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region has sanctioned projects in various identified sectors as per the scheme guidelines. So far, 110 projects worth Rs.2563.14 crore in sectors such as connectivity, power, water supply, education and health, have been sanctioned in the North Eastern States under NESIDS.
During the financial year 2020-21, 17 projects worth Rs.491.71 crore have been sanctioned under NESIDS. The sector-wise details of projects are as under:
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S. No.
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Sector
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Number of projects
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Cost

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|
1
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Connectivity
|
|
2
|
|
70.38
|
|
2
|
|
Water Supply
|
|
2
|
|
83.99
|
|
3
|
|
Education
|
|
2
|
|
23.35
|
|
4
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|
Health
|
|
11
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|
313.99
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||
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Total
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|
17
|
|
491.71
All projects are duly prioritized by the State Governments before they are sent to the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for funding under NESIDS. These prioritized projects undergo several stages of examination inter alia the examination by Inter-Ministerial Committee at two separate stages for selection and sanction, as per scheme guidelines.
This information was given by Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today.