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PIB Headquarters
Chennai South Division “Dak Adalat” postponed to 28.01.2020
Chennai South Division “Dak Adalat” which was proposed to conduct at divisional level on 24.01.2020  in Chennai City South Division has been postponed to 28.01.2020.
DAK ADALAT will be conducted at 1100 hours on 28.01.2020 at the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City South Division, T.Nagar North PO Complex , North Usman Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600017. Phone Number – 28341668, 28342554 & email ID: dochennaicitysouth.tn@indiapost.gov.in.
Members of the public are requested to send their complaints/suggestions regarding the postal services  in the post offices viz Vadapalani, Virugambakkam, Saligramam, Kodambakkam, West Mambalam, Ashoknagar, K.K.Nagar, St. Thomas Mount, Guindy I.E, Saidapet, Adyar, Tiruvanmiyur, Besantnagar, St. Thomas Mount HO, Madipakkam, Adambakkam, Nanganallur, Sholinganallur, Oggiamthuraipakkam, Alwarthirunagar, RA Puram, Kotturpuram, Velachery etc in the jurisdiction of Chennai City South Division to the above address so as to reach on or before 27.01.2020 .
Ministry of Railways
Decline in the number of train accidents
Consequential train accidents have come down from 118 in 2013-14 to 73 in 2017-18. Year-wise details of these consequential train accidents are given below:
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Type of accidents
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2013-14
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2014-15
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2015-16
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2016-17
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2017-18
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Collisions
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|
4
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5
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3
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|
5
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|
3
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Derailments
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|
53
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63
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|
65
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|
78
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|
54
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Manned Level Crossing Accidents
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|
4
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6
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|
6
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|
|
|
3
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|
Unmanned Level Crossing Accidents
|
|
47
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|
50
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|
29
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|
20
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|
10
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|
Fire
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|
7
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6
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|
|
|
1
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|
3
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|
Miscellaneous Accidents
|
|
3
|
|
5
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|
4
|
|
|
|
|
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Total
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|
118
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|
135
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|
107
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|
104
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|
73
The comparative position showing average annual capital expenditure during 2009-10 to 2013-14 viz-a-viz average annual expenditure during 2014-15 to 2017-18 is given below:

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Capital Expenditure : From 2009-10 to 2013-14
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Years
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2009-10
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2010-11
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2011-12
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2012-13
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2013-14
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Total
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Average Annual CE
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CE
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39671.85
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40792.74
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45061.02
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50383.45
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53989.26
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229898.32
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45979.66

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Capital Expenditure : From 2014-15 to 2017-18
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Years
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2014-15
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2015-16|
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2016-17|
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2017-18|
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Total
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Average Annual CE
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CE
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58718.93
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93519.79
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108290.14
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101988.53
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362517.39
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90629.35Includes Public Private Partnership  projects.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Railways Shri Rajen Gohain in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL PLACEMENT AGENCY AND FLIPKART SIGN MOU TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESETTLEMENT OF NAVY VETERANS
The Indian Naval Placement Agency  and Flipkart today signed an MoU, through which the two entities will explore opportunities for the recruitment naval of veterans at the Flipkart Group. Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, Controller of Personnel Services, Indian Navy and Mr Rajneesh Kumar, Senior Vice President, Flipkart signed the MoU. Senior Officers from Indian Navy and Flipkart were also present on the occasion.
Through the MoU, INPA will identify a pool of Ex-Servicemen candidates for relevant roles as per recruitment standards of Flipkart. The company will, in turn, enable these individuals transition to the corporate sector through in-house assimilation and training programs.
Flipkart is undertaking this program under its ‘Diversity and Inclusion Charter’ under the aegis of ‘FlipMarch’ that aims to offer Ex-Servicemen opportunities in line with their qualifications, experience, and attributes acquired during their service period.
“As a country we are indebted to the valour and contribution of the armed forces to our country. Through our Flip March program, Flipkart aims to create a bridge to facilitate Ex-Servicemen to find opportunities in the corporate world, enriching our talent pool, while also finding continued employment that leverages their skill set. We are proud to be associated with INPA’s efforts and mutually grow our programs further,” said, Rajneesh Kumar, Senior Vice President, Flipkart.
“The INPA is committed to facilitating Ex-Servicemen, our veterans, find employment opportunities after their service to our Nation and it is our endeavour to work with the corporate sector to identify and develop programs that enables this cause. We look forward to working with Flipkart on this initiative,” said, Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, Controller of Personnel Services.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
The Northern Limit of Monsoon  continues to pass through Diu, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhopal, Nowgong, Hamirpur, Barabanki, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Ambala and Amritsar
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

ALL INDIA WEATHER SUMMARY AND FORECAST BULLETIN
- The Northern Limit of Monsoon  continues to pass through 20.5°N/ Long. 60°E, Diu, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhopal, Nowgong, Hamirpur, Barabanki, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Ambala and Amritsar.
- Large-scale atmospheric conditions are not favourable for further advance of monsoon into Rajasthan, remaining parts Punjab, Haryana and However, there could be slow progress into some more parts of Gujarat state and Uttar Pradesh during next 2 to 3 days.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over Gangetic West Bengal & Under its influence, widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal & Sikkim and north Odisha during next 2-3 days.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over East Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood. Under its influence, fairly widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over East Uttar Pradesh during next 2-3
- An offshore trough runs from south Karnataka to north Kerala coast. Under its influence, widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over Konkan & Goa and Madhya Maharashtra during next 2-3 days; over Karnataka and Kerala & Mahe during next 2 days. Isolated extremely heavy falls also very likely over Konkan & Goa and Madhya Maharashtra during next 24
- A Western Disturbance runs from north Jammu & Kashmir to northeast Arabian Sea. Under its influence, fairly widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over Uttarakhand during next 2
Moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by frequent cloud to ground lightning very likely over Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand during 17th-18th June. This may cause injuries leading to casualties to people and animals staying outdoors.

Kindly download MAUSAM APP for location specific forecast & warning, MEGHDOOT APP for Agromet advisory and DAMINI APP for Lightning Warning & visit state MC/RMC websites for district wise warning.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI awards contract for 4-Laning of Hiran River to Sindoor River section of NH-12 in Madhya Pradesh
The National Highways Authority of India has issued Letter of Award  for the development of the following national highway section in the state of Madhya Pradesh:
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NH No.
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Section
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Length
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Total Capital Cost
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Contractor’s Name
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NH-12
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Hiran River to Sindoor River from km 66.00 to Km 130 section
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64 km
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Rs. 866.39 Crore
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M/s Krishna Constructions-Gawar Construction Limited 
The project would be implemented on EPC mode with construction period of 24 months. The project includes upgradation of the highway from 2 lane to 4 lane with rigid pavement , along with construction of 4 major bridges, 20 minor bridges, 9 underpasses at the location of minor junction and 29 minor junctions for the free and safe movement of road users.
Thirteen kilometer of the project road passes through wild life sanctuary in which 39.750 ha. area of wildlife forest land is required for diversion. The road also passes through Reserve and Protected forest for 2 km length in which 11.081 ha. forest land is required for diversion. In order to facilitate free and safe movement of wildlife, adequate mitigation measures have been included in the project viz. additional span of 5m on the either side of the major bridges, provision of structures of size 5X3.5M at 25 locations.
On completion of the project, the journey on this highway stretch will become safer, saving time, fuel and vehicle maintenance cost.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
80.43 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
30,773 new cases in the last 24 hours
Active cases account for 0.99% of total cases
India's Active caseload stands at 3,32,158
Recovery Rate currently at 97.68%
38,945 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,26,71,167
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 86 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 20 days
55.23 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban  - “Housing for All” Mission up to 31st December 2024
Govt of India has accepted the request of States/UTs for more time for completion of houses.
Financial assistance is being provided for the construction of 122.69 lakh sanctioned houses under the scheme
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban  up to 31stDecember 2024 wherein financial assistance is to be provided for the completion of already sanctioned 122.69 lakh houses till 31stMarch 2022.
PMAY-U: Housing for All is one of the major flagship programmes being implemented by Government of India to provide all weather pucca houses to all eligible beneficiaries in the urban areas of the country through States/UTs/Central Nodal Agencies. The scheme covers the entire urban area of the country, i.e., all statutory towns as per Census 2011 and towns notified subsequently, including Notified Planning/ Development Areas. The scheme is being implemented through four verticals: Beneficiary Led Construction/ Enhancement , Affordable Housing in Partnership , In-situ Slum Redevelopment  and Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme . While Govt of India provides financial assistance, State Govt/UTs implement the scheme including selection of beneficiaries.
During the period of 2004-2014, 8.04 lakh houses were completed under Urban Housing Scheme. Under the Modi Govt, the issue of providing houses to all eligible Urban dwellers in saturation mode was brought into focus and the scheme of PMAY-Urban was conceptualised. In 2017, the original projected demand was 100 lakh houses. Against this original projected demand, 102 lakh houses have been grounded/under construction. Further, out of these 62 lakh houses have been completed. Out of the total sanctioned 123 lakh houses, the proposals of 40 lakh houses were received late  from the States/UTs which require another two years to complete them. Therefore, based on the requests from the States/UTs, Union Cabinet decided to extend the implementation period of PMAY-U till 31.12.2024.
Central Assistance approved since 2015 is Rs. 2.03 lakh crore against Rs. 20,000 crore in 2004-2014.Upto 31st March 2022, Central Assistance/subsidy of ₹1,18,020.46 crore has already been released and ₹85,406 crore will be released as Central Assistance/subsidy till 31st December 2024.
The continuation of the scheme based on the request of States/UTs upto 31st December 2024 will help in completion of already sanctioned houses under BLC, AHP & ISSR verticals.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Cabinet approves signing of revised air services agreement between India and Philippines
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing the revised Air Services Agreement between India and Philippines.
The revised Air Services Agreement signifies an important landmark in the civil aviation relations between the two countries. It will provide enabling environment for enhanced and seamless connectivity while providing commercial opportunities to the carriers of both sides ensuring greater safety and security. It has the potential to spur greater trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog to Release State Energy and Climate Index on 11 April
NITI Aayog will release the State Energy and Climate Index-Round 1 on 11 April 2022.
The index will be released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar, in the presence of NITI Aayog Member Dr VK Saraswat and CEO Amitabh Kant, secretaries of various government departments and stakeholders from the energy sector.
The State Energy and Climate Index  Round-1 aims to rank states and UTs on six parameters:  Discoms’ Performance  Access, Affordability and Reliability of Energy  Clean Energy Initiatives  Energy Efficiency  Environmental Sustainability; and  New Initiatives. These parameters include a total of 27 indicators. Based on the outcome of SECI Round-1 scores, states and union territories have been categorized into three groups: ‘Front Runners’, ‘Achievers’, and ‘Aspirants’.
The index can be used by the states and UTs to benchmark their performance against their peers, analyze the potential challenges to develop better policy mechanisms, and efficiently manage their energy resources.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.74/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.71/2021-Customs, dated 2nd September, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 17th September, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Sl.
No.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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55.10
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52.75
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|
2.
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Bahraini Dinar
|
|
201.40
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|
189.00
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|
3.
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Canadian Dollar
|
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59.25
|
|
57.15
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|
4.
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Chinese Yuan
|
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11.60
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11.25
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|
5.
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Danish Kroner
|
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11.90
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|
11.45
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|
6.
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EURO
|
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88.45
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|
85.30
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|
7.
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Hong Kong Dollar
|
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9.60
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9.30
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8.
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Kuwaiti Dinar
|
|
252.70
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|
236.90
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|
9.
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New Zealand Dollar
|
|
53.70
|
|
51.30
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|
10.
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Norwegian Kroner
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|
8.75
|
|
8.40
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|
11.
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Pound Sterling
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|
103.50
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|
100.00
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|
12.
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|
Qatari Riyal
|
|
20.85
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|
19.55
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|
13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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20.25
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|
19.00
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|
14.
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Singapore Dollar
|
|
55.75
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|
53.90
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|
15.
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South African Rand
|
|
5.25
|
|
4.95
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|
16.
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Swedish Kroner
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|
8.70
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|
8.40
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|
17.
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Swiss Franc
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|
81.55
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|
78.35
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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9.00
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|
8.45
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|
19.
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UAE Dirham
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20.65
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|
19.40
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|
20.
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|
US Dollar
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|
74.40
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|
72.70
SCHEDULE-II
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Sl.
No.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Japanese Yen
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68.55
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66.05
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2.
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Korean Won
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6.50
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6.10
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
SRI VENKAIAH NAIDU REVIEWES FUNCTIONING OF I & B MEDIA UNITS
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Prime Minister's Office
Translation of Prime Minister's opening remarks at the informal summit of 'Russia-India-China'  leaders on the margins of G-20 Summit 2019
Your Excellencies and my friends President Xi and President Putin,
We three countries had a summit level meeting last year in Argentina.
After the useful exchange of views on the major issues of the world, we agreed to meet again in the future.
I am very happy to welcome you to this RIC Informal Summit today.
As the world's leading economies, exchange of views between us, on the economic, political and security situation of the world is important. Our trilateral meeting today is a useful medium for discussing and coordinating on major global issues.
We had exchange of views on many issues in the meeting of our Foreign Ministers in China in February this year. It included promotion of counter-terrorism, international hot-spot issues, reformed multilateralism, climate change and cooperation under RIC.
Now I request His Excellency, President Xi to make his opening remarks.

Thank you President Xi.
Now I request His Excellency, President Putin for his opening remarks.
Thank you President Putin.
Disclaimer: PM's remarks was delivered in Hindi. This is an approximate translation of the speech.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
G20 MACS meeting in Varanasi to feature the MAHARISHI Initiative i.e., Millets And OtHer Ancient Grains
Following is the message from Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary  & Director General  on G20 MACS Meeting to be held on 17-19 April in Varanasi:
“Agriculture is the foundation of the civilization, culture and heritage of India. Indian Agriculture is unique, diversified and vast providing livelihood and income to more than half of our population. During the last 75 years, the country has marched from a ship-to-mouth to self-sufficient to a food exporting nation. It achieved science- and policy-backed agri-revolutions including Green, White, Blue, Yellow, Golden, Silver, Brown, Grey and rainbow revolutions, which transformed Indian agriculture. Food production increased by 6 to 70 times since 1950 with only 1.3 times increase in the net cultivated area.
The Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists  in G20 is instrumental in promoting joint action to put science-based solutions for achieving sustainable, resilient and profitable agri-food systems. It provides a good platform for discussion, deliberations and exchange of knowledge, science and technologies for food and nutrition security and strengthening cooperation among the G20 nations.
In consonance with India’s G20 Presidency theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future”, the Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists  will pursue discussion on food and nutrition security, resilience to climate change, One Health approaches, digital agriculture, and public–private partnerships for research, education and extension.
The 12th MACS meeting under India’s Presidency has identified the theme of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems for Healthy People and Planet. In this theme, there are four priority areas on which focused discussion will take place. The areas are, firstly Food Security and Nutrition – the role of frontiers in science and technology; secondly Building resilience and sustainable agriculture through approaches of climate resilient agriculture and One Health, thirdly Digitalization for Agricultural Transformation, and finally Public-Private Partnerships for Research and Development.
The meeting will feature the MAHARISHI Initiative i.e., Millets And OtHer Ancient Grains International ReSearcH Initiative. This International Initiative will focus on Research and Awareness wi agro-biodiversity, food security, and nutrition aligning with the International Year of Millets 2023.
In these areas, options will be explored of G20 countries coming together to help sharing science-based technological and innovative solutions.
The event will provide new opportunities of collaboration in research, education and extension in the field of agriculture and strengthen the G20 forum for international economic cooperation. I wish the event a success.”
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO HOST ‘HIGH TEA’ FOR INDIAN CONTINGENT OF TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will host the Indian Contingent of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 over a ‘High Tea’ on August 14, 2021 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
EMPOWERMENT OF TRIBAL WOMEN
The Government has adopted a holistic approach for overall development of tribal population, including tribal women, by providing support, inter alia, for education, health, employment, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, sanitation, drinking water, skill development and livelihood across the country including the State of Madhya Pradesh. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been implementing schemes/ programmes with focused approach on the socio-economic development of the Scheduled Tribes , including tribal women, in a coordinated and planned manner.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs through Tribal Co-Operative Marketing Development Federation of India  and National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation  provides assistance and support to promote entrepreneurship among tribal people with special focus to tribal women in the States / UTs with notified STs including Madhya Pradesh, who are involved in traditional work through the following schemes:
‘Pradhan Mantri Jana JatiyaVikas Mission ’ from 2021-22, having two components “Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce  through Minimum Support Price  and Development of Value Chain for MFP” and “Institutional Support for Development and Marketing of Tribal Products / Produce”; and  "Equity Support to National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation  / State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporations ". TRIFED is implementing Van DhanVikasKaryakaram  under PMJVM in the areas with significant tribal population. The VDVK envisages setting up Van DhanVikasKendras , each having about 300 members to promote value-addition and marketing of tribal products and minor forest products . Each VDVK consists of 15 Van Dhan Self Help Groups , each of which comprises of up to 20 members. Since August, 2019, TRIFED has sanctioned 3,110 Van DhanVikas Kendra wherein 52,976 Van Dhan Self Help Groups associated with 9.27 lakhs beneficiaries has been included in 25 States and 02 UTs.
NSTFDC is implementing an exclusive scheme titled "Adivasi MahilaSashaktikaranYojana ” for Tribal women to undertake any income generation activity. Under this scheme, loan up to 90% of project costing up to Rs.2 lakh is provided at a highly concessional rate of interest of 4% per annum.
This information was given by the MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Premature Retirement
As on 27.02.2020, based on the updated/reconciled information/data provided by various Ministries/Departments/Cadre Controlling Authorities  on the Probity Portal operated by Department of Personnel and Training, provisions of the Fundamental Rules FR 56 similar rules have been invoked against 163 Group ‘A’ officers,  and 157 Group ‘B’ officers during the period July, 2014 to January, 2020.
As per the provisions under FR 56, Rule 48 of Central Civil Services   Rules, 1972, and Rule 16  of All India Services  Rules, 1958, Government has the absolute right to retire Government officials prematurely on the ground of lack of integrity or ineffectiveness, in public interest.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Coas and Vcoas Commendation Cards Awarded
The list of Army personnel who have been awarded Chief of Army Staff and VCOAS Commendation Cards on the occasion of 73st Independence Day -2019 is attached to this e-mail.
Attached file: FINAL COAS CC
Attached file: Final VCC 19