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Ministry of Culture
Shri Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs to attend the cultural programme Mukti-Matrika  at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata tomorrow
The event is being organised as part of ongoing celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
The Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah will attend a cultural programme, Mukti-matrika , organised by Ministry of Culture at the Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata tomorrow. The Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will also grace the occasion among other dignitaries.
Mukti-matrika will consist of a dance performance by eminent Odissi dancer Smt. Dona Ganguly and her troupe, Diksha Manjari, and a recital by the noted musician duo, Sourendro-Soumyojit. It is a significant event in the ongoing celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – 75 years of India’s Independence, a commemoration of the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
The cultural programme is also being organised in the backdrop of UNESCO inscription of the Durga Puja of Bengal in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and Centenary Year celebration of Victoria Memorial Hall in 2021-22.
The term Mukti-matrika conjures up the perennial image of a mother, even the Divine Mother, but its symbolism goes much beyond that and encompasses the idea of ‘mukti’ or freedom / independence / liberation, as well as the idea of ‘matrika’, an icon in which a land or a nation can be imagined. Bengal is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with a special fervour, an ode to the Azadi that was made possible by the monumental struggles and sacrifices made by its revolutionaries  and nationalists. Additionally, it is enshrining the recognition given to its landmark cultural heritage, the iconic Durga Puja, worldwide. Binding these two themes, Mukti-Matrika will establish the connection between Independence and Mother  especially in view of the fact that Durga, too, symbolizes our ‘Azadi’, our deliverance from the clutches of evil, symbolized by the demon .
The cultural programme is scheduled to be held from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Central Hall of the Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata, on Friday, 6 May 2022.
Department of Atomic Energy
Additional nuclear reactors at Kudankulam
A General Framework Agreement  for setting up two additional units of 1000 MW each at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu  was signed by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited  with Atomstroyexport  of Russian Federation in June 2017.
Following the signing of the GFA, excavation for main plant buildings and off-shore structures is in progress. The work on the contracts for first priority design works, first priority equipment, long manufacturing cycle equipment, working documentation etc. is in progress.
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, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana beneficiaries across the country through video bridge
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana beneficiaries from across the country, through video bridge. This is the third in the series of video bridge interactions by the Prime Minister with various beneficiaries of Government schemes.
Expressing delight at interacting with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana beneficiaries, Prime Minister said that such interactions help in understanding various aspects of the scheme, including areas that needs to be improved. Prime Minister further added that Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is not just about brick and mortar but about providing better quality of life and dreams coming true.
Addressing the beneficiaries, Prime Minister said that the last 4 years, Government has taken a mission mode approach towards providing housing for all. Government is working towards ensuring that every Indian has a home by 2022, when India will celebrate its 75 years of independence, Prime Minister added.
Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Government plans to build around three crore houses in rural areas and one crore houses in urban areas. The Government has so far given sanctions to build more than 47 lakh houses in urban areas, which is 4 times more than the sanctions given by the previous government in 10 years. Similarly, sanctions have been given to build more than one crore houses in the rural areas compared to 25 lakh sanctions by the previous government in its last 4 years. Government has also been able to reduce the time needed to build a house from 18 months to 12 months, thereby saving about 6 months.
Emphasizing on the changes brought by the present government in PMAY, Prime Minister said that the size of houses built have been increased to 25 square metre from 20 square metres. Also the financial assistance for the scheme has also been enhanced upto Rs. 1,25,000 from the earlier allocation of Rs. 70,000 - 75,000.
During the interaction, Prime Minister said that Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is linked with the dignity of the citizens and the focus of the Yojana is to ensure more women, Divyang sisters and brothers, SC, ST, OBC, and Minority communities get access to housing.
Engaging with beneficiaries, Prime Minister said that PMAY has created employment opportunities for all. In order to strengthen the scheme, Government is working towards skill development to ensure faster, and quality construction of houses. As part of it, government has started training about one lakh masons. In addition, Government has also started training female masons in many states, thereby resulting in women empowerment.
Interacting with the Prime Minister, all the beneficiaries expressed happiness in owning a house, which has always been a dream. They also explained how it has changed their life and improved the quality of life.
Prime Minister's Office
PM in Varanasi: Dedicates Multimodal Terminal to the nation; Inaugurates major road projects
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Varanasi today.
He dedicated, inaugurated or laid the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs. 2400 crore.
He dedicated the Multimodal Terminal on the River Ganga, to the nation, and received the first container cargo. He inaugurated the Varanasi Ring Road Phase 1, and the development and construction for four laning of Babatpur-Varanasi Section of NH-56. He also inaugurated and laid the Foundation Stone for various other development projects in Varanasi.
Addressing a large and enthusiastic gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the day is historic, for Kashi, for Poorvanchal, for Eastern India, and for the whole of India. He said that the development work that has happened today, should have been completed decades ago. He said that along with Varanasi, the entire country is now witness to how, the vision of Next Gen Infrastructure can transform the means of transport.
Referring to the arrival of the first inland container vessel in Varanasi, the Prime Minister said that Eastern Uttar Pradesh is now connected with the Bay of Bengal, through the water route.
He mentioned the various other projects, including roads, and projects related to Namaami Gange, which were inaugurated, or for which the foundation stone was laid today.
The Prime Minister said that the inland water-way would save time and money, reduce congestion on roads, reduce the cost of fuel, and reduce vehicular pollution.
He said the road connecting Babatpur Airport with Varanasi was becoming an attraction for tourists, besides facilitating travel.
The Prime Minister said that modern infrastructure has been built at a rapid pace in the last four years. He said that airports in remote areas, rail connectivity in parts of the North East, rural roads and highways have become a part of the Union Government's identity.
The Prime Minister said that projects worth Rs. 23,000 crore have been approved under Namaami Gange so far. He said almost all villages along the banks of the River Ganga have now become open defecation free. He said these projects are part of the Union Government's commitment to cleaning the River Ganga.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
GEN  Dr V K Singh to Review the Progress of Char Dham Project From Tomorrow
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Gen  Dr V K Singh will embark upon Uttarakhand visit for three days from tomorrow. He will be accompanied by CM Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat. The Minister will review the progress of the Chardham project with project engineers and officials. Gen V K Singh will also conduct aerial survey of Narendra Nagar, Chamba, Chinyalisaur, Dharasu, Barkot, Jankichatti, and Uttarkashi areas.
Char Dham National Highway  connectivity programme launched by the Prime Minister in December 2016 comprises projects of improvement/development of 889 km length of NHs leading to Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, Badrinath Dham and part of route leading to Kailash Mansarovar yatra.
The projects under Char Dham Programme include widening of existing roads along with adequate/sufficient slope protection by way of erection of retaining walls and breast walls and by deploying drapery system, netting, anchoring, reinforced wall etc. The projects include mitigation measures/stabilisation of chronic landslide & sinking spots/zones as stand-alone project or part of road widening projects to avoid land slide and safety of road users. Bio engineering methods like hydro seeding are being used for vegetative growth on fragile slopes for their stability. All these measures shall safeguard the highway and habitation against natural calamity.
Prime Minister's Office
Joint Virtual Inauguration of the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline by Prime Ministers of India & Bangladesh
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline on 18 March 2023 at 1700 Hrs  via video-conference.
This is the first cross border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh, built at an estimated cost of INR 377 crore, of which the Bangladesh portion of the pipeline built at a cost of approx. INR 285 crore, has been borne by the Government of India under grant assistance.
The Pipeline has a capacity to transport 1 Million Metric Ton Per Annum  of High-Speed Diesel . It will supply High Speed Diesel initially to seven districts in northern Bangladesh.
The operation of India- Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline will put in place a sustainable, reliable, cost-effective and environment friendly mode of transporting HSD from India to Bangladesh and will further enhance cooperation in energy security between the two countries.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between India and Antigua & Barbuda on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister approves the signing of Memorandum of Understanding  on 13th of June 2023 between the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Information, Communications Technologies, Utilities and Energy of the Antigua & Barbuda on Cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation.
The MoU intends to promote closer cooperation and exchange of experiences and digital technologies-based solutions  in the implementation of digital transformational initiatives of both the country. MoU envisages improved collaboration leading to employment opportunities in the field of IT.
The MoU shall come into effect from the date of signature of the Parties and shall be remain in force for a period of 3 years.
Both G2G and B2B bilateral Cooperation in the field of Digital Public Infrastructure  will be enhanced. The activities contemplated in this MoU would be financed through their administration’s regular operating allocations.
MeitY is collaborating with a number of countries and multilateral agencies for fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the ICT domain. Over the period, MeitY has entered into MoUs/MoCs/Agreements with its counterpart organizations/ agencies from various countries to promote cooperation and exchange of information in the ICT domain. This is in consonance with the various initiatives taken by Government of India such as Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India etc. to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. In this changing paradigm, there is an imminent need for exploring business opportunities, sharing of best practices and attracting investments in the digital sector with the objective of enhancing mutual cooperation.
Over the last few years, India has demonstrated its leadership in implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure  and has successfully provided delivery of services to public even during COVID pandemic. As a result, many countries have evinced interest in learning from India’s experiences and entering into MoUs with India for learning from India’s experiences.
India Stack Solutions are DPls developed & implemented by India at population scale to provide access & delivery of public services It aims to provide meaningful connectivity, promote digital inclusion, and enable seamless access to public services. These are built on open technologies, are interoperable and are designed to harness industry and community participation which foster innovation. However, each country has unique needs and challenges in building DPI, although the basic functionality is similar, allowing for global cooperation.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 482
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 190.97 Crore
More than 12 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 190.97 Crore  today. More than 12 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10406035
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10027674
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
4991856
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18417400
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
17562012
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
8088985
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
31273090
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
11354899
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
58879905
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
43679020
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
556479258
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
483743406
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
348046
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203114924
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
189393059
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
917130
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126997913
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
118040662
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
16036787
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
1005568525
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
873800732
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
30382804
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|
Total
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|
1909752061
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 12th April, 2022 
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
34
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
513
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
11314
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
102
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1166
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
28407
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
166145
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
282653
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
28543
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
90890
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
45511
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
305879
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
16355
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
11891
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
72532
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
25050
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
5813
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
49882
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
72451
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
258039
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
803515
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
153577
|
|
Total
|
|
1215131
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
NSO, Nagpur celebrates 13th Statistics Day
In recognition of the notable contribution made by Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development in the post independent era, the Government of India has been celebrating 29th June every year, coinciding with his birth anniversary, as Statistics Day. The National Statistical Office , Nagpur under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, has celebrated Annual Statistics day today, jointly with Data Quality Assurance Division , Nagpur. The function has been inaugurated and presided over by Shri Anil Patil, Dy. Director General, DQAD, Nagpur.
Shri Srinivas Uppala, Director, NSO , Regional Office, Nagpur in his welcome address invited all the dignitaries, guests, officers and officials. He said that the 17 colored blocks in the logo represents the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Shri M.S.R. Raju, Joint Director, NSO, Zonal Office, Nagpur in his address stressed upon the important role of statistics in calculation of GDP. He briefly elaborated the important contribution of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis in nation-building and policy formulation. He also emphasized that there is need of devotion and hard work to achieve the goals of development set by Government of India. The Chief Guest, Dr. Vinayak Deshpande, Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Registrar, R.S.T.M., Nagpur University addressed the gathering and explained the 17 Sustainable Development Goals  by Govt. which are to be achieved by 2030, by giving various examples.
Shri Anil Patil, Dy. Director General, NSO, Nagpur in his speech expressed his concern and views on SDGs earmarked as the theme of Statistics Day for the year 2019. He expressed that the estimation of implementation of various planning will only be possible after achieving the goals of Sustainable Development.
The Special Guest Smt. Shalini Bhoyar, Director General, expressed her concern about India's rankings in SDGs. Shri T.K. Basu, Additional Director General  correlated the exising various schemes of Govt. which are presently operative and helpful to achieve the different 17 goals of SDGs. Later, crossword puzzle and quiz contest ware held on this occasion. Prizes have been distributed to the winners and runners-up of competitions. A large number of Officers / Officials and students from various colleges were present on this occasion. The event concluded with the vote of thanks.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 203.11 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 3.67 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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|

|
|
SUPPLIED
|
|
2,03,11,98,325
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|
BALANCE AVAILABLE
|
|
3,67,68,140
More than 203.11 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 3.67 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses $are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Interaction of Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas with Senior Officials of Oil Marketing Companies
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has interacted with the Chairman/CMDs and Senior Management of Oil Marketing Companies  through video conference on the Cabinet decision of the Government to expand the scope of eligible beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana  to include all poor families in the country to achieve the universal coverage. The Minister appreciated the efforts and proactive role of OMC officials in successfully implementing the Ujjwala scheme with full commitment and dedication. Under PMUY, 5.86 Cr connections have been released so far. Minister expressed satisfaction to the fact that 48% of the PMUY beneficiaries are SC/ ST households. He thanked the OMCs for expanding LPG coverage in India from 55% in 2014 to near 90% now.
The Minister further advised OMCs to disseminate the decision to extend the benefits of PMUY to all poor families at ground level and also prepare a detailed road map for its time bound implementation. They were asked to mobilize required equipment to release connections to PMUY beneficiaries in a mission mode.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 568
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 206.18 Crore
More than 24 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 206.18 Crore  today. More than 24 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10412482
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10093696
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6442866
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18431769
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17677206
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12516269
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
39481288
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
28671624
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61349620
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
51460476
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
559771136
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
509861817
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
31901347
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203731702
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
195518943
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
20387360
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127470371
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
122189684
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
34484118
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
1020648368
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
935473446
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
105731960
|
|
Total
|
|
2061853774
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Date: 6th August, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
67
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
423
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
13555
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
115
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
615
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
34462
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
64065
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
95191
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18557
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
54842
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
30571
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
127053
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1143461
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
4677
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
27895
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
608499
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2990
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17281
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
234329
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
121042
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
323300
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2034306
|
|
Total
|
|
2478648
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.