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Ministry of Power
Clarification regarding the number of households electrified under Saubhagya
The Government of India launched ‘Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana’  in Sept. 2017 to achieve the goal of universal household electrification in the country by 31st March 2019. The scheme envisages last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all remaining households. The Government is implementing the Scheme with the support of State Power Departments / State DISCOMs and the projects are being executed by the concerned State Power Departments / State DISCOMs.
At the time of launch of the Scheme, the States reported that about 4 crore households were un-electrified as on 10.10.2017. This was an estimate based on census figures. The States uploaded their data on Saubhagya portal  created for the purpose of regular monitoring of the progress on household electrification under the scheme. Data is uploaded on the portal by the State Power Departments / State DISCOMs regularly based on field reports of progress of household electrification under the scheme.
When the electrification teams of the States went to the villages, they found that the number of houses left for electrification in most villages was less than that estimated by them. This was mostly on two counts –
 many census households were living together and availing electricity services together with single connection, and
 many households have already availed connections in the process of village electrification and intensive electrification under ongoing scheme of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana  and States’ scheme.
As more and more villages were visited by the teams, the figures of the houses to be electrified and those electrified were updated on the basis of actual.
It may be reiterated that the Government is committed to providing electricity to each and every willing household in the country. All States have been requested to launch a special campaign in all parts of the State to identify any left out un-electrified households and to provide electricity connections to such households. Under the campaign, a special vehicle ‘Saubhagya Rath’, is moving around in villages/towns and any left out households may approach them to avail electricity connection under the scheme. A dedicated toll free helpline 1800-121-5555 has also been launched for the purpose of reporting any left out households. This is in addition to already existing helpline of 1912. Governance is all about providing the services to the citizens.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Five-day exhibition to celebrate the 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi and essence of his teachings inaugurated
Kolkata, September 23, 2019
In observance of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a five-day exhibition, organized by the Regional Outreach Bureau , Kolkata under the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was inaugurated here today. The programme in reverence of Mahatma Gandhi is being organized in collaboration with the National Service Scheme  Unit of the Rabindra Bharati University at the Jorasanko campus of Rabindra Bharti University. The exhibition displaying the teachings and the morals of Mahatma Gandhi will continue till September, 27. The exhibition will openat 10 in the morning and will continue till5 in the evening. About 100 photographs in40 illustrative panels depicting the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi in various stages of his life have been put up. These are important aspect of awareness to the visitors visiting the gallery, particularly the school children.
Smt. Jane Namchu, Additional Director General, PIB, Kolkata in her welcome address emphasized about the role and teachings of Mahatama Gandhi and Rabindra Nath Tagore in the freedom movement of the country.
Smt. Alaknanda Roy, well known danseuse spoke in detail about the life and teachings of Gandhiji. She said that both Gandhiji and Rabindra Nath Tagore had similar vision on style of teaching about the philosophy of life and empowering the people for development of the nation. She spoke at length about the Gandhian models of development of rural populace. She told about the role of artisan in development of rural areas. She emphasized that the country’s growth cannot be complete without farmers’ welfare.
On a request by Smt. Roy to make Gandhiji’s messages available in audio format, Professor Somnath Sinha, Cordinator, NSS Unit of the Rabindra Bharati University assured her that Gandhiji’s messages will soon be available in audio format for ease of understandability for the rural populace.
Shri AKA Lakra, Director, ROB, Smt. Priyanka Charan, Assistant Director, DD News among others were also present on the occasion.
Special Service and Features
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme open at Post Offices under Chennai Central Division
India Post has announced the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 Seriex X is open for subscription for the period from 28 February 2022 to 4 March 2022. The nominal value of the bond is Rs 5109 per gram of gold.
The sale is open in all Post Offices under Chennai City Central Division which includes Thyagaraya Nagar  Head Post Office and Mylapore Head Post Office and 22 other Sub-Post Offices.
The Sovereign Gold Bond is safe and secure. The investor can invest maximum of 4 kg for the financial year and minimum of 1 gram under the scheme. The investor will be compensated at a fixed rate of 2.50% per annum payable semi-annually. The tenor of the Bond will be for a period of eight years with premature close facility after fifth year. Bonds can be used as collateral for loans.
The investor can get the Sovereign Gold Bond by completing the application and submit the same in Post Office along with copy of Pan Card, Aadhar Card/Passport/Voter ID and first page of bank passbook.
The above is stated in a press note issued by Major Divya D, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City Central Division. Email: dochennaicitycentral.tn@indiapost.gov.in
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Gudi Padwa
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted People on Gudi Padwa. He wished health and joy for everyone.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा.
हे वर्ष आनंद आणि उत्तम आरोग्याचे जावो अशी मी प्रार्थना करतो.
आगामी वर्षात तुमच्या सर्व मनोकामना पूर्ण होवोत."
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
PM to inaugurate 25th National Youth Festival on 12th January
Festival to incorporate discussion on themes in line with youth-led development and motivating youngsters to solve emerging issues and challenges
Open discussions with Olympians & Paralympians to also be held
PM to unveil selected essays on “Mere Sapno ka Bharat” and “Unsung Heroes of Indian Freedom Movement”
PM to also inaugurate an MSME Technology Centre and Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Manimandapam - an auditorium with open air theatre
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 25th National Youth Festival on 12th January, 2022 at 11 AM in Puducherry, via video conferencing. The day, being the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, is observed as National Youth Day.
The Festival aims to shape the minds of India's youth and transform them into a united force for nation building. It is one of the biggest exercises in social cohesion and intellectual & cultural integration. It aims to bring diverse cultures of India and integrate them into a united thread of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.
This year, in view of the emerging Covid situation, the Festival has been scheduled to be held virtually from 12 - 13 January, 2022. The inauguration will be followed by the National Youth Summit wherein there will be panel discussions on four identified themes. In line with the youth-led development and motivating youngsters to solve the emerging issues and challenges, the themes will include environment, climate and SDG led growth; tech, entrepreneurship and innovation; indigeneous and ancient wisdom; and national character, nation building and home grown. Recorded video capsules of Puducherry, Auroville, Immersive City Experience, indigenous sport games & folk dances etc. will be shown to the participants during the Festival. There will also be open discussions with Olympians & Paralympians followed by live Performance in the evening. Virtual Yoga session will be organised in the morning.
During the event, the Prime Minister will unveil selected essays on “Mere Sapno ka Bharat” and “Unsung Heroes of Indian Freedom Movement”. These essays have been selected from submissions by over 1 lakh youth on the two themes.
Prime Minister will also inaugurate a Technology Centre of the MSME Ministry, established at Puducherry with an investment of about Rs. 122 crore. With focus on the Electronic System Design & Manufacturing  Sector, this Technology Centre will be equipped with the latest technology. It will contribute towards skilling youth and will be able to train around 6400 trainees per year.
Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Manimandapam - an auditorium with open air theatre, constructed by Government of Puducherry at a cost of about Rs 23 crores. It would primarily be used for educational purposes, and can accommodate more than 1000 people.
· Inaugurates Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam memorial
· Flags off Kalam Sandesh Vahini
· Launches train from Rameswaram to Ayodhya, and other development projects
· Addresses Public Meeting
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam memorial at Rameswaram. He unveiled a statue of Dr. Kalam, and offered floral tributes at Kalam Sthal. The Prime Minister also briefly interacted with the family members of Dr. Kalam.
The Prime Minister flagged off the Kalam Sandesh Vahini, an exhibition bus which shall travel across various States of the country and reach Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 15, which marks the birth anniversary of the former President.
At a large public meeting, the Prime Minister distributed sanction letters to select beneficiaries of Long Line Trawlers under the Blue Revolution Scheme.
He flagged off a new Express train from Rameswaram to Ayodhya - named Shraddha Setu - via video conference. He released the synopsis of the Green Rameswaram Project; and unveiled a plaque to mark the dedication to the nation of a 9.5 km Link Road on NH-87, between Mukundarayar Chathiram, and Arichalmunai.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said Rameswaram has been a beacon of spirituality for the entire nation; and is now also known as the place closely associated with Dr. Kalam. He said Dr. Kalam reflected the simplicity, depth and calmness of Rameswaram.
The memorial for Dr. Kalam showcases his life and times in a remarkable manner, the Prime Minister said.
Paying rich tributes to Dr. J. Jayalalithaa, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister said she is a leader we all remember. He added that she would have been very happy and would have extended her good wishes.
The Prime Minister said a transformation in the ports and logistics sectors can contribute immensely to India's growth. He mentioned that there is a healthy competition among States as far as the Swachh Bharat Mission is concerned.
The Prime Minister said Dr. Kalam inspired the youth of India. He said that today's youth wants to scale heights of progress, and become job creators.
Ministry of Culture
A number of New Science Centre projects have been taken up under scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science by Ministry of Culture
Under the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science , National Council of Science Museums , an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, has developed a chain of Science Cities/ Science Centres/ Innovation Hubs throughout the Country.
As per the scheme guidelines, the projects are taken up on receipt of the proposal from State-Govt /UTs with commitments of encumbrance free land, cost of the project , operation, manpower and management of the project etc.
List of new projects that are in progress in various States/UTs under SPoCS Scheme is attached at Annexure-A. A list of projects which have been approved by MoC and are in the pipeline is placed at Annexure-B.
ANNEXURE-A
New Science Centre projects taken up by NCSM under SPoCS Scheme of Govt. of India
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Names of the new science centre projects taken up by NCSM under SPOCS Scheme of Govt. of India
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01
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Science City, Guwahati
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Assam
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02
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Regional Science Centre, Kottayam
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Kerala
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03
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Sub-Regional Science Centre, Palampur
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Himachal Pradesh
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04
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Sub-Regional Science Centre, Gaya
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Bihar
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05
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Sub- Regional Science Centre, Almora
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Uttarakhand
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06
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Sub-Regional Science Centre, Udaipur
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Rajasthan
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07
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Sub-Regional Science Centre, Mayabundar
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A&N Islands
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08
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Sub-Regional Science Centre, Kokrajhar
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Assam
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09
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Science Centre,  Rajahmundry
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Andhra Pradesh
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10
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Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Science City, Patna
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Bihar
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11
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Science Centre , Ambala
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Haryana
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12
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Science Centre , Ujjain
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Madhya Pradesh
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13
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Science City, Dehradun
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Uttarakhand
ANNEXURE-B
New Projects approved by MoC under SPoCS Scheme of Govt. of India
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Science Centre,  Jabalpur#
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Madhya Pradesh
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02
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Science Centre,  Ajmer##
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Rajasthan
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03
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Science Centre,  Kanyakumari$
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Tamil Nadu
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04
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Science Centre,  Bikaner|
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Rajasthan
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05
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Science Centre , Srinagar|
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Jammu & Kashmir
This information was given by Minister of Culture, Tourism & Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President attends last rites of Smt. Sushma Swaraj
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has attended the last rites of former External Affairs Minister and senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, who was cremated with State Honours, here today.
Earlier, Shri Naidu visited her residence in New Delhi and offered his condolences to the family members.
The Vice President in a message said that he was deeply shocked by the sudden demise of Smt. Sushma Swaraj.
Shri Naidu described her death as a huge loss to the country and personal loss to him. “She was an excellent administrator, outstanding Parliamentarian, and a remarkable orator. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family member,” he added.
Later in a Facebook post, Shri Naidu recalled his long and close association with Smt. Swaraj and her family and mentioned that she used to tie Rakhi on his wrist every year.
The Vice President said that she served the country selflessly and described her as an embodiment of integrity, dignity, and grace.
He said that she was known for her humane and compassionate nature and used to always respond to people in distress.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Promotion of Nano Fertilisers
Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare & Secretary, Department of Fertiliser co-chaired a meeting on 01st March, 2023 with representatives of ICAR and State Governments. The efforts of Government of India to promote integrated nutrient management for improving soil health and increased productivity were highlighted and the States were advised to promote judicious mix of chemical, organic & bio fertilisers and other innovative fertilisers based on the recommendation of soil health card. In recent years, nano fertilizers have been introduced in the market and which has shown encouraging results in trials conducted by ICAR. States were advised to encourage the use of nano fertilizer and other innovative fertilisers such as Sulphur coated Urea , Triple Super Phosphate , Potash Derived from Molasses , Bio-fertilizers etc. ADG, ICAR emphasized that the Nano-fertilizers have shown promise for application in plant nourishment because of the size-dependent qualities, high surface-volume ratio, and unique optical properties. ICAR has conducted bio-efficacy trials in respect of nano-fertilisers in a number of crops at multi locations with different doses and is in the process of preparing Package of Practice for application of nano urea which would help farmers to make a shift to these fertilisers. Some States also informed that farmers have got good results in terms of yield and quality with the application of nano-fertilisers and were making efforts for integrated nutrient management and use of nano urea.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Health Ministry deploys multi-disciplinary teams to Avian Influenza affected districts in Kerala and Haryana
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to Avian Influenza affected Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in Kerala, and Panchkula District, Haryana.
The Department of Animal Husbandry on 4th January 2021 notified detection of Avian Influenza  in samples of dead ducks from Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in Kerala. A similar reports of Avian Influenza has also been received from poultry samples from Panchkula District of Haryana.
The two multi-disciplinary teams comprising of experts from National Center for Disease Control, National Institute of Virology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi and Lady Hardinge Medical College. New Delhi have been deployed to the affected districts by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on 4th January 2021 to assist the State Health Departments in implementation Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s Avian Influenza containment plan.
Additionally, a high level team comprising Director, NCDC and Joint Secretary & COVID-19 nodal officer, Ministry of Food Processing Industries has been deployed to Kerala on 6th January 2021  to oversee the implementation of Avian Influenza containment operations and guide State Health Departments in mounting appropriate public health interventions for the same. In addition, this high level team will also review the COVID-19 situation in the State.
Similar reports of avian influenza have also been reported from Jhalawar, Rajasthan and Bhind, Madhya Pradesh involving crows and migratory birds. Department of Animal Husbandry as per laid down protocol has issued alerts to further intensify surveillance to detect any case in poultry birds.
So far, no human case of Avian Influenza has been reported. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare continues to keep a strict watch over the evolving scenario.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Surat Airport facilitates essential medical supplies amid tough times
397 Oxygen concentrators and 22 oxygen cylinders transported by Surat airport
Vaccine movement carried out safely
Surat Airport has been tirelessly working to ensure that vaccines, medical equipment and other essential supplies are safely loaded and reaching their destination on time.
During April and May 2021, 5143 kgs  of oxygen concentrators, 1023 kgs  of oxygen cylinders and 1435 kgs  of Covid vaccines have been transported safely by Surat Airport. The airport has also facilitated five flights of IAF C-17 Globemaster movements which brought Oxygen tankers to be refilled at Surat.
Surat Airport is one of the first airports where Rapid Antigen testing is being carried out by local authorities for arriving passengers. Covid vaccination camp was also arranged for all the passengers and stakeholders during Tika utsav.
Apart from this, the airport is ensuring that all the COVID 19 related instructions and protocols of the central and state governments are being strictly adhered to, making the journey of passengers safe and hassle-free. All the employees, visitors, and passengers are always required to maintain COVID appropriate behaviour and the airport staff works tirelessly to ensure the same. All the safety measures are in place to ensure maximum protection of all the stakeholders.
Ministry of Defence
Successful Test Firing of Long-Range Missile Agni V
Agni V, a long-range surface-to-surface Nuclear Capable Ballistic missile, was successfully launched from a canister on a road mobile launcher at the Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, today.
The launch operations were carried out and monitored by the Strategic Forces Command  in presence of Scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation  and other associated officials.
All the mission objectives were successfully achieved. This launch comes after a series of successful launches of the missile. It further strengthens the country’s deterrence capability, which has been developed indigenously by assiduous efforts of scientists.
AA/Nampi/DK/Rajib
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches on two business groups in Tamil Nadu
Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on 06.07.2022 on two business groups of Tamil Nadu engaged in the business of Civil Contracts, Real Estate, Advertising etc. The search operations were carried out at more than 40 premises located in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai.
During the course of the search operations, various incriminating documentary and digital evidences have been seized. The preliminary examination of such evidences indicates that both these groups have been suppressing their taxable income by claiming bogus purchases and expenses in their books of account over the last few years.
In the case of one of the groups, it has been found that the payments made for these bogus purchases etc. were being received back in cash by the group. In addition, evidences have been found indicating suppression of huge income on account of sharing of profits in joint ventures, which is not reflected in the regular books of account.
In the case of the second group, it has been found that the group had created a number of bogus entities which were being used for claiming bogus purchases and sub-contract expenses. Secret hideouts, maintained by the group for keeping documentary and electronic records in respect of such unaccounted and bogus transactions, were also discovered by the search team. Evidences showing introduction of bogus capital and loan liabilities in the books of account of some group concerns have also been unearthed.
The undisclosed income of the groups detected so far is estimated at more than Rs. 500 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.
PIB Headquarters
ROLE OF MEDIA IN SPREADING AWARENESS ON DISEASES STRESSED DFP WORKSHOP ON MISSION INDRA DHANUSH, TB AND LEPROSY INAUGURATED
Media should be effectively used in spreading awareness among people on spread of diseases, Shri E. Mariappan, Additional Director General  Press Information Bureau, said here today. Inaugurating a regional work shop on ‘Intensified Mission Indradhanush, TB and Leprosy’ organised by the Department of Field Publicity , under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Mariappan said that due to the wide publicity given to Mission Indradhanush Programme in Telangana, the programme has succeeded and the mortaity rate among children has come down.
Dr. Anuradha Medoju, Regional Director Health & Family Welfare, Government of India said that in Telangana, Mission Indradhanush Programme has been implemented in four phases the MR  vaccine has been administrered to 99.2% children in Telangana. As Japanese Encephalitis cases have been identified in Telangana, a vaccine to prevent this desease also is being administrered to children, she said. Dr. Anuradha said that the Central Government was allocating huge funds to promote hospital deliveries.
Telangana State Health and Family Welfare Joint Director, Smt. Sudhira, Leprosy Eradication, Joint Director, Shri John Babu also spoke.
DFP Joint Director Shri M. Devendra and other I & B Ministry officials and Telangana health and Family Welfare Department officials participated in the programme.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to hold meeting with State Chief Ministers
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be holding the 5th meeting with State Chief Ministers via video-conference, tomorrow, 11th May, 2020 at 3 PM.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister’s Office said, “PM @narendramodi to hold the 5th meeting via video-conference with state Chief Ministers tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM”.