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Ministry of Culture
India’s biggest drone show organised in Lucknow as part of Amrit Mahotsav series of events on First War of Independence of 1857
India’s biggest drone show was organised in Lucknow today evening as part of Amrit Mahotsav series of events on 1857.On the occasion, Union Minister of state for Culture and External Affairs Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath along with officials of Central and State Governments were present.
Earlier yesterday, Uttar Pradesh’s Principal Secretary  Shri Mukesh Kumar Meshram said that under the joint aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and the Department of Tourism and Culture, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the country’s largest drone show is being organised.
The big drone show took place today evening at the Residency, which witnessed the first revolution of 1857 in Lucknow. More than 500 drones took part in this show.
Secretary, Union Ministry of Culture, Shri Govind Mohan in a statement said “We have always tried to raise the bar with each event being curated under Amrit Mahotsav. These events not only help us reflect on our glorious legacy but also help reach out to people especially the youth of today in ways that are in sync with their new ways of thinking.” He also mentioned that so far since the start of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in March more than 13,000 programmes have been held making it one of the largest commemoration initiatives anywhere in the world.
All programs under AKAM are guided by a whole of government approach that brings together multiple stakeholders within and outside the Government, working towards a common goal. The initiatives are constantly supported by digital outreach, and planned with element of janbhagidari to make it a ‘people’s initiative’.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 207.03 Cr
Over 3.96 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,28,261
16,047 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.52%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.90%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 207.03 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,74,83,097 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.96 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,12,772
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2nd Dose
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1,00,96,525
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Precaution Dose
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64,90,347
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,32,304
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2nd Dose
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1,76,81,389
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Precaution Dose
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1,26,13,719
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,96,04,796
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2nd Dose
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2,88,55,319
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,13,95,012
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2nd Dose
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5,15,90,257
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,99,08,236
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2nd Dose
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51,04,02,579
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Precaution Dose
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3,58,29,498
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,37,69,068
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2nd Dose
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19,56,73,969
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Precaution Dose
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2,24,37,847
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,74,96,216
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2nd Dose
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12,22,93,113
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Precaution Dose
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3,53,88,238
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Precaution Dose
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11,27,59,649
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Total
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2,07,03,71,204
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,28,261. Active cases now constitute 0.29% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.52%. 19,539 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,35,35,610.
16,047 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,25,081 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.88 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.90% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.94%.
Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Sri Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Temple in Delhi on Ravidas jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has visited Sri Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Temple in Delhi and paid his obeisance on the occasion of Ravidas jayanti.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"रविदास जयंती के पुण्य अवसर पर आज मैंने दिल्ली के श्री गुरु रविदास विश्राम धाम मंदिर जाकर दर्शन किए।
सभी देशवासियों को रविदास जयंती की शुभकामनाएं।"
"संत रविदास जी का यह पवित्र धाम जन-जन के लिए एक प्रेरणास्थल है। मैं सौभाग्यशाली हूं कि एक सांसद के रूप में मुझे यहां के विकास कार्यों को पूरा करने का अवसर प्राप्त हुआ है।"
"Very special moments at the Shri Guru Ravidas Vishram Dham Mandir in Delhi."
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Draft National Policy on e-COMMERCE
A draft National e-Commerce policy covering various areas of e-Commerce, has been prepared and placed for comments in public domain. Views/suggestions from stakeholders including several e-commerce firms on the various provisions of the draft National e-Commerce Policy have been received. Views/suggestions received are under consideration.
A Committee has been constituted on 12th July, 2019 under Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade with members from the Department of Commerce, Department of Consumer Affairs, Department of Legal Affairs and Ministry of MSME to examine issues related to FDI in e-Commerce and give its suggestions.
Digital India initiatives like Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, BHIM, COE-IT, CERTIn, Digi DhanAbhiyaan, Digitize India, Ebiz, Electronic Development Fund and GeM have been introduced by the Government to facilitate growth of digital economy.
The Government has also introduced National Policy on Electronics  and National Policy on Software Products  in 2019 for the growing digital economy. The details are available on Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology’s website .
This information was given by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Last date for filing of Annual statements extended
All publishers are advised to file their Annual Statement for the Financial Year 2021-22 on the portal opened by the office of the Registrar of Newspapers for India  through its website www.egov.rni.nic.in . The last date for filing is extended up to 30 th june 2022. Publishers who have not filed their annual statements for previous years  can do so in the e-filing portal with a fine of Rs 1000/-per year for non-filing of annual statements.
For technical enquiries, publishers may contact 011-24363241 between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days and by email at it-helpdesk.rni[at]nic[dot]in/ annualstatement.rni[at]gmail[dot]com.
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Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism invites final comments on draft report for setting up National Digital Tourism Mission
Ministry of Tourism had constituted an inter-ministerial task force for National Digital Tourism Mission on 23rd July, 2021 to undertake consultations with the tourism industry and domain experts, define the context, mission, vision, objectives, and overall scope of the National Digital Tourism Mission.
The Task Force has prepared a draft report on proposed National Digital Tourism Mission, which inter-alia lays down domain and technology principles, standards, digital stack, governance structure and plan for implementation of the envisaged National Digital Tourism Mission.
The Ministry of Tourism has invited final comments from the stakeholders on draft report for setting up of National Digital Tourism Mission. The draft report has also been published on website for suggestions and feedback from public.
The draft report takes note of the fact that tourism sector is highly fragmented. Subsectors of tourism such as transport, accommodation, restaurants and catering, and personal services are all subject to very different challenges and opportunities.
It has also been noted that most of the tourism systems developed by Central Government, State Governments, Public sector and Private sector function in silos. As a result, the tourism ecosystem is unable to harvest the combinatorial benefits of information exchange. Data systems currently don’t interact with each other using a common language, thereby curtailing data analytics and resultant policy-making. In order to overcome the same, there is need for seamless standardized data exchange amongst various stakeholders
The vision of National Digital Tourism Mission is to bridge the existing information gap amongst different stakeholders of tourism ecosystem through a digital highway.
The National Digital Tourism Mission envisages to achieve the objective of harnessing the full potential of digitization in tourism sector by facilitating exchange of information and services in tourism sector spreading across national and state tourism organizations, tourism service providers, tourism destinations, products, experiences and tourists.
The report and notification documents have been uploaded on the Ministry of Tourism website: tourism.gov.in for comments/suggestions of the stakeholders and general public.
Ministry of Textiles
Centre increases the budget outlay of Amended Technology Upgradation Fund
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that, the allocation of Textiles Sector in Budget 2023-24 is Rs. 4,389.34 crore. This is higher than the R.E of 2022-23 which is Rs. 3,579.61 crore.
Government has increased the budget outlay of Amended Technology Upgradation Fund  from Rs. 650 crores in RE 2022-23 to Rs. 900 crores in BE 2023-24. As regards other steps for the development of textiles sector, initiatives and schemes/programmes of the Ministry of Textiles cover all key areas viz. Research, innovation and development; Textiles infrastructure development; Education, training and skill development, Market development, Exports promotion, Improvements on quality controls and standards etc. Some of the major schemes implemented by the government include: PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel , Production Linked Incentive  Scheme, Silk Samagra, Development of Handicraft Sector, Development of Handloom Sector, SAMARTH – Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector, Development of Jute Textile Scheme, Integrated Wool Development Programme , and National Technical Textile Mission  etc. These schemes and programmes are oriented towards promotion and development of Textile Sector on Pan-India basis.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA signs MoU with MNRE, setting annual performance target for the year 2022-23
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- The Government of India has set a target ₹ 3,361 crores for Revenue from Operation, up by approx. 18% from the previous year achievement
- Government has also set various performance-related key parameters such as Return on Net Worth, Return on Capital Employed, NPA to Total Loans, Asset Turnover Ratio and Earning per share, etc.
- IREDA has demonstrated exceptional performance by securing 96.54 marks for the MoU of FY 2021-22
Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary, MNRE and Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director , IREDA signs MoU in the presence of senior officials from MNRE & IREDA
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.  signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy , Government of India, setting annual performance target for the year 2022-23. The MOU was signed by Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary, MNRE and Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director , IREDA today in the presence of senior officials from MNRE & IREDA.
The Government of India has set a target ₹ 3,361 crores for Revenue from Operation, up by approx. 18% from the previous year achievement. The Government of India has also set various performance-related key parameters such as Return on Net Worth, Return on Capital Employed, NPA to Total Loans, Asset Turnover Ratio and Earning per share, etc.
Shri Pradip Kumar Das highlighted that IREDA has been delivering exemplary performances for the previous two financial years and is fully geared to meet these targets. The company has posted 67% jump in Profit After Tax  in 2nd Quarter of FY 2022-23, as compared to corresponding period during FY 2021-22. Most importantly, Net NPAs have been reduced from 4.87% to 2.72% in Quarter 2, as compared to corresponding period during FY 2021-22.
IREDA has demonstrated exceptional performance by securing 96.54 marks for the MoU of FY 2021-22. The company as on date, has financed more than 3,068 Renewable Energy projects loan accounts with cumulative loan sanction and disbursement to the tune of
₹ 1,41,622 crores & ₹ 90,037 crores respectively and has supported Renewable Energy capacity addition of 19,502 MW in the country.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves proposed acquisition of 9.93% stake by Emerald Sage Investment Limited in Apollo Tyres Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves proposed acquisition of 9.93% stake by Emerald Sage Investment Limited in Apollo Tyres Limited. The proposed combination envisages subscription by Emerald Sage Investment Limited  to 10.80 crores compulsorily convertible preference shares constituting approximately 9.93% of the post-issue paid up share capital of Apollo Tyres Limited .
Emerald is an investment holding company incorporated under the laws of Mauritius. Shareholders of Emerald are certain private equity funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC, which acts as a manager to certain private equity funds. The portfolio companies owned by these private equity funds are active in a variety of sectors including energy, financial services, healthcare and consumer, industrial and business services, technology, media and telecommunications.
Apollo is engaged in manufacturing and sale of automotive tyres. Product portfolio of the Apollo group consists of tyres of passenger car, sports utility vehicle, multi utility vehicle, light trucks, etc., and retreading material.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Mirabai Chanu for winning Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mirabai Chanu for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Could not have asked for a happier start to @Tokyo2020! India is elated by @mirabai_chanu’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020"
President's Secretariat
Application of Buddhist Values and Principles in Addressing issues of Global Concern will help in healing the World and making it a better place: President Kovind
President of India Addresses Annual Asadha Poornima – Dharma Chakra Day being organised by The International Buddhist Confederation
Application of Buddhist values and principles in addressing issues of global concern will help in healing the world and making it a better place, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was addressing the annual Asadha Poornima – Dharma Chakra Day being organised by the International Buddhist Confederation through a video message today . He said that it is important to stick to the essence of the teachings of the Buddha and not get lost in several different interpretations and variations of it. He noted that in this context, the objectives of the International Buddhist Confederation are laudable. He also praised IBC’s effort in providing a common platform for all Buddhist traditions and organisations to serve humanity.
The President said that he believed that the appeal of Buddhism goes much beyond the nearly 550 million formally ordained followers of the faith. People belonging to other faiths, and even sceptics and atheists feel attracted to the teachings of the Buddha. This universal and eternal appeal of Buddhism is due to its logical, rational and simple answers to the fundamental problems faced by human beings across time and place. The Buddha’s assurance of putting an end to suffering; his emphasis on universal compassion and non-violence; his message to pursue morality and moderation in all aspects of life, have inspired countless people over the last 2600 years since his first sermon at Sarnath on this very day.
The President said that the Buddha’s well documented life contains invaluable messages for humanity. Lord Buddha commanded great trust and respect even among his critics and opponents. They would become his followers. He had acquired this spiritual power because he remained steadfast in his adherence to the truth.
The President said that reeling under the impact of COVID-19, the world, more than ever before, needs the healing touch of compassion, kindness and selflessness. These universal values propagated by Buddhism need to be adopted by all in their thoughts and actions. The President expressed hope that today’s world gets inspired by the Buddha’s infinite compassion and resolves to overcome all sources of human suffering.
Early in the morning, the President planted a sapling of the Bodhi tree in the garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Union Minister of Culture, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Ministers of State for Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi and Secretary General, International Buddhist Confederation, Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addresses Combined Meeting of Defence Ministers of SCO, CSTO & CIS Member States in Moscow;
Stresses that peace and security in SCO region demands a climate of trust and cooperation, non-aggression, respect for international rules and norms
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has emphasised that, “Peaceful, stable and secure region of SCO member states – which is home to over 40 per cent of global population, demands a climate of trust and cooperation, non-aggression, respect for international rules and norms, sensitivity to each other’s interest and peaceful resolution of differences." He was addressing the Combined Meeting of Defence Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , Collective Security Treaty Organisation  and Commonwealth of Independent States  Member States in Moscow today. "If I may borrow an idea articulated by our Prime Minister in a different context, our goal should be ‘Security and Growth for all in the Region’.” he added.
Referring to the threats faced by the world today, Shri Rajnath Singh said, “We need institutional capacity to deal with both traditional and non-traditional threats – above all, terrorism, drug-trafficking and transnational crime. As you all are aware, India unequivocally condemns terrorism in all forms and manifestations, and condemns its proponents. India values the works of SCO Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure . We laud RATS’ recent work in the cyber domain to prevent the spread of radicalism and extremism. The adoption of anti-terror measures by the SCO Council to counter extremist propaganda and de-radicalisation is a significant decision.”
Raksha Mantri expressed his deep concern about the situation in the Persian Gulf Region. He said, “India has vital interests and links of civilisation and culture with all States in the Gulf. We call upon countries in the region – all of which are dear and friendly to India, to resolve differences by dialogue based on mutual respect, sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of each other.”
Speaking about the situation in Afghanistan, Shri Rajnath Singh said, “Security situation in Afghanistan remains a concern. India will continue to support the efforts of the people and Government of Afghanistan for an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled inclusive peace process. The SCO Contact Group on Afghanistan is useful for exchanging notes among SCO member States."
Raksha Mantri reaffirmed India’s commitment to evolution of a global security architecture which will be open, transparent, inclusive, rules-based and anchored in international laws. Raksha Mantri thanked Russian Federation for organising the annual anti-terror exercise ‘Peace Mission’, which has contributed to building trust and sharing of experience among Defence Forces.
Shri Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to Moscow from September 3-5 at the invitation of Defence Minister of Russian Federation General Sergei Shoigu.
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Ministry of Cooperation
Educational Programmes on Co-operation
The details of the cooperative education and training programmes conducted by various institutions are as under:
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Year
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NCCT
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NCUI
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NCDC 
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No. of programme
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No. of Participants Trained
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No. of programme
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No. of participants trained
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No. of programme
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No. of participants trained
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2019-20
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1783
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60881
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10855
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133693
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66
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1848
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2020-21
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1100
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40288
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12371
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157368
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121
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8076
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2021-22
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1598
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62774
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12361
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159119
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256
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19927
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2022-23
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3287
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201507
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14634
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207911
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246
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18364
The budget allocated and utilized for these programmes in each financial year since 2019-20 are as under -
Figures in lakh Rs.
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Year
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NCCT
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NCUI
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Budget Allocated
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Utilized
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Budget Allocated
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Utilized
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2019-20
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6181.25
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6181.25
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250.50
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250.50
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2020-21
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5174.82
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5174.82
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1416.12
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1416.12
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2021-22
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5382.50
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5382.50
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1290.40
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1290.40
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2022-23
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4400.00
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4400.00
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Nil
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-
Note: No separate budget has been allocated to NCDC for cooperative education and training.
Cooperative training and education programme conducted by various institutes have been well received by participants. The imparted training inputs enhanced the cooperative skills of the participants/stakeholders thereby facilitating a better functioning of cooperatives, besides improving their level of awareness about various government schemes as well.
This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.