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Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar to inaugurate G20-Digital Innovation Alliance  Summit in Bengaluru tomorrow
Digital Innovation Alliance Summit is being held on sidelines of Fourth meeting of DEWG under G20
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will inaugurate the G20-Digital Innovation Alliance Summit, being held in Bengaluru from tomorrow.
The two-day Summit, being held on sidelines of the Fourth meeting of DEWG under G20, will be attended by global experts and digital leaders including representatives from other G20 countries. The Summit will have focused discussions on ‘Digital Public Infrastructure ’, ‘Security in the Digital Economy’, ‘Digital Skilling ‘ etc.
The Minister will also inaugurate an innovation exhibition, that has been put up by corporates and startups, on the sidelines of the Summit.
As part of India’s G20 Presidency, G20 Digital Innovation Alliance  initiative was launched under MeitY Startup Hub. It recognizes and accelerates the growth of startups from all G20 countries and nine invited guest countries in six sectors – Ed-tech, Health-tech, Agri-tech, Fin-tech, Secured Digital Infrastructure, and Circular Economy that are using digital technologies to solve humanity’s most pressing needs.
A total of 174 startups from 29 countries are part of the program. These startups will pitch to a jury of global leaders at the G20-DIA Summit.
The Summit will culminate on August 18 with an awards ceremony in which 30 startups will be honoured in various categories.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri approves participation of private sector industries apart from OFBs and DPSUs for RM’s Awards for excellence
In a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative in Defence and Aerospace sector, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh accords approval to allow Private Sector industry compete with Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector Units  for the prestigious Raksha Mantri’s Awards for Excellence. This is a significant departure from the past wherein only OFB Units and DPSUs competed only amongst each other for the Annual Raksha Mantri’s Awards, and the Private Sector industry was not eligible for any national level award competition.
The revised format includes awards in Institutional and Individual/Team category for Excellence in Technological Breakthroughs, Indigenization/Import Substitution and Excellence in Exports. Separate sub-categories for Large, Medium, Small and Start-Up segments have been included to provide a level playing field for competition. The amount of Cash Award has also been significantly increased in case of Individual/Team Awards.
The nominations for awards will be invited on-line and a web portal will be developed for uploading and management of applications. The selection process will include assessment by an Expert Committee/Jury of eminent experts. A separate cell for handling all activities pertaining to Raksha Mantri’s Awards will be opened under Director General of Quality Assurance .
It is expected that this move will facilitate widening and deepening of Industrial base in Defence and Aerospace Sector by identifying ‘hidden gems’ and wider recognition of outstanding Indian firms amongst national and international customers. It is also expected to provide a boost to export potential of Indian defence industry, especially for MSME and Start-Up firms, by publicising their outstanding achievements at the global level.
Detailed guidelines for ‘Raksha Mantri’s Awards for Excellence in Defence and Aerospace Sector’ are available at https://www.ddpmod.gov.in, http://makeinindiadefence.gov.in and http://www.dgqadefence.gov.in.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Organised Farming
There is no specific scheme of the Government to promote organized farming. However, the Government is promoting contract farming and formation of Farmer Producer Organization  in order to promote farming in organized manner.
The Government of India, through Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium , has been promoting formation of FPOs with technical handholding and financial support to leverage the collectivization from pre-production to post-harvest marketing.
The Government has formulated and released the progressive and facilitative Model Act “The ---State /UT Agricultural Produce & Livestock Contract farming and Services  Act, 2018” in May, 2018 for its adoption by the States/Union Territories . The aforesaid Model Contract Farming Act provides that Farmer Producer Organisation  may enter into agreement with the contract farming sponsor to draw all the benefits of contract farming all long the agri-food value chain. Self Help Groups  as part of FPOs can avail the benefits.
This Information was given by the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Shri K.V. Sampath Kumar
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Shri K.V. Sampath Kumar Ji editor of Sudharma, the Sanskrit daily.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Shri K.V. Sampath Kumar Ji was an inspiring personality, who worked tirelessly towards preserving and popularising Sanskrit, specially among youngsters. His passion and determination were inspiring. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet Secretary chairs a meeting with Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of all States and UTs to review their status of COVID-19 Management
Cabinet Secretary, Shri Rajiv Gauba, chaired a meetingwith Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of all States and Union territoriesto review their status of COVID-19 Management through video conference, today.
At the outset, Cabinet Secretary noted that more than 350 Shramik special trains have been run by railways carrying 3.5 lakh migrant workers. He requested State governments to cooperate with railways in running of more Shramik special trains.He also noted the cooperation of States on return of Indians from abroad under Vande Bharat Mission.
Cabinet Secretary emphasised that movements of doctors, nurses and paramedics should be totally unhindered and all steps be taken to facilitate and protect Corona Warriors.
The StateChief Secretaries informed about the situation in their States and also said that while protection is required from COVID, the economic activities also need to be stepped up in a calibrated manner.
Ministry of Defence
Expression of Interest  for 111 Naval Utility Helicopters  for Indian Navy
In a first of its kind, Ministry of Defence has issued Expression of Interest  for shortlisting of potential Indian Strategic Partners and foreign OEMs for the ‘Procurement of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters  for the Indian Navy on 12 Feb 19. These helicopters will replace Chetak Helicopters and will be utilised for albeit SAR, CASEVAC, LIMO, passenger roles and torpedo drops. 95 helicopters out of 111 will be manufactured in India by the selected Indian Strategic Partner. The case was approved by DAC on 25 Aug 18. The project is likely to provide major boost to Govt’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and fillip to manufacturing capability for helicopters in India.
The Request for EoI from Indian private companies for participating in the project has been hosted on the MoD/Indian Navy website on 12 Feb 19. However, the Request for EoI from foreign OEMs has been forwarded to companies that participated in the RFI deliberations. The OEMs have been mandated to set up dedicated manufacturing line, including design, integration and manufacturing processes for NUH in India and make Indian Manufacturing Line as a global exclusive facility for the NUH platform being offered.
Whilst Indian companies have been given two months to respond to the EoI, the foreign OEMs have been given three months for responding due to the nature of inputs required. High level of indigenisation i.e about 60% of the helicopter is desired through the NUH project. The RFP for procurement is likely to be issued towards the end of third quarter of this year to the shortlisted Indian companies.
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Ministry of Defence
BASTILLE DAY PARADE AT PARIS, FRANCE
The Indian Navy Marching Contingent, as part of the Tri services contingent, arrived in France for participation in the Bastille Day Parade at Paris on 14 Jul 23. The Navy team on parade will comprise of four officers and 64 sailors. The contingent will be led by Cdr Vrat Baghel. The officer is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Warfare and has sailed on the French Ship BCR Var during exercise Varuna. He will be followed by his deputies, Lt Cdr Disha Amrith , Lt Cdr Rajat Tripathi and Lt Cdr Jittin Lalitha Dharmaraj.
To commemorate the event, the Indian Navy will also be represented by INS Chennai, an indigenously built frontline destroyer, which will be deployed to France from 12 – 16 Jul 23. The ship’s crew will represent India at the Bastille Day celebrations at Brest, France.
Indian Navy is amongst the largest Navies in the world with a potent mix of ships, submarines and aircraft. It’s motto in sanskrit ‘Sam No Varunah’  has been taken from Rig Veda which dates back to 1500 BC. The Navy is a ‘Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Proof Force’ which is manned by a highly skilled and professional workforce.
India’s shipbuilding prowess has immensely contributed to the Indian Navy’s coming of age and rapid modernisation. Today, the country’s shipyards are building all types of vessels and it is a matter of great pride that India belongs to a very small group of select and elite countries that has built and operates its own aircraft carrier, destroyers, frigates and nuclear submarines. INS Chennai embodies the cutting edge of indigenous technology.
This year marks a quarter century of Indo-French Strategic partnership. The two countries enjoy deep ties in the maritime domain which extend to their navies as well. Indigenous construction of the Project 75 Scorpene class submarines by M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in collaboration with M/s Naval Group, France, has not only enhanced Naval capability but has also paved the way for future programmes.
The Bilateral exercise  between the two navies has matured into a complex exercise involving all domains of Naval power. It reflects the growth of India – France strategic bilateral relationship. The exercise was initiated in 1993 and christened as ‘Varuna’ in 2001. The 21st edition of Varuna was conducted in Jan 23 in the Arabian Sea.
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PIB Headquarters
Unregistered and Sped Post articles to be delivered on September 3
In view of the three consecutive Postal holidays from 2nd September to 4th September 2017, on account of Bakrid, weekly holiday and Thiruvonam respectively, Chief Postmaster Gereral has informed that unregistered postal articles and Speed Post articles will be delivered on 3-09-2017  from all Departmental Post Offices and Speed Posts Centres across the state.
The policy of the Postal Department is that there should not be three or more consecutive holidays without delivery of postal articles.
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Ministry of Finance
CBDT grants relaxation in eligibility conditions for filing of Income-tax Return Form-1  and Form-4  for Assessment Year 2020-21
In order to ensure that the e-filing utility for filing of return for assessment year  2020-21 is available as on 1st April, 2020, the Income-tax Return  Forms ITR-1  and ITR-4  for the A.Y 2020-21 were notified vide notification dated 3rd January, 2020. In the notified returns, the eligibility conditions for filing of ITR-1 & ITR-4 Forms were modified with an intent to keep these forms short and simple with bare minimum number of Schedules. Therefore, a person who owns a property in joint ownership was not made eligible to file the ITR-1 or ITR-4 Forms. For the same reason, a person who is otherwise not required to file return but is required to file return due to fulfilment of one or more conditions in the seventh proviso to section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 , was also not made eligible to file ITR-1 Form.
After the aforesaid notification, concerns have been raised that the changes are likely to cause hardship in the case of individual taxpayers. The taxpayers with jointly owned property have expressed concern that they will now need to file a detailed ITR Form instead of a simple ITR-1 and ITR-4. Similarly, persons who are required to file return as per the seventh proviso to section 139 of the Act, and are otherwise eligible to file ITR-1, have also expressed concern that they will not be able to opt for a simpler ITR-1 Form.
The matter has been examined and it has been decided to allow a person, who jointly owns a single house property, to file his/her return of income in ITR-1 or ITR-4 Form, as may be applicable, if he/she meets the other conditions. It has also been decided to allow a person, who is required to file return due to fulfilment of one or more conditions specified in the seventh proviso to section 139 of the Act, to file his/her return in ITR-1 Form.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves release of an additional instalment of DA to Central Government employees and DR to Pensioners, due from 1.1.2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance  to Central Government employees, and Dearness Relief  to pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2019 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rate of 9% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise. This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission . The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both DA and DR would be Rs. 9168.12 crore per annum and Rs. 10696.14 crore in the FY 2019-20 .This will benefit about 48.41 lakh Central Government employees and 62.03 lakh pensioners.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Allocation of Budget to Institutions of National Importance
Details of budgetary allocation to the Rashtriya Raksha University and the National Forensic Sciences University are as below:

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Year
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Head
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Rashtriya Raksha University
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National Forensic Sciences University
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2020-21
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Operational
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14.09
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Nil
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Capital
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28.15
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Nil
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2021-22
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Operational
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30.00
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77.00
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Capital
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40.00
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10.00
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2022-23
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Operational
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40.00
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60.00
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Capital
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30.00
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10.00
Note: National Forensic Sciences University did not receive central grant in the year 2020-21
Out of the budgetary allocation for 2022-23, a total of Rs.17.92 crore and Rs.12.00 crore have been given as first installment for operational and capital heads respectively to the Rashtriya Raksha University. Similarly, a total of Rs.36.00 crore and Rs.6.00 crore are first installment for operational and capital heads respectively in the year 2022-23 for the National Forensic Sciences University.
Rashtriya Raksha University is established in its own campus at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. In the case of National Forensic Sciences University, apart from the campuses at Gandhinagar and Delhi, two new campuses have been made operational in Goa and Tripura. The National Forensic Sciences University is also commencing training in the Central Forensic Sciences Laboratories at Pune, Bhopal and Guwahati. Taking into account the need for trained manpower in the forensic sciences sector, the Government has approved a Scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities, which inter-alia, has a component for expansion of educational facilities for forensic science in the country. The expansion of University infrastructure is a continuous activity, and as per requirements the budget is also provisioned annually.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness as farmers welcome hike in MSP
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the happiness of farmers inspires the government to work with renewed vigour.
He was reacting to a tweet by DD News where farmers were welcoming recent Cabinets decision to hike MSP on Kharif crops.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"किसान भाई-बहनों की यही खुशी तो है, जो हमें उनके लिए ज्यादा से ज्यादा काम करने की प्रेरणा देती है।"
PIB Headquarters
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI
Press Release issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai is as follows:
1. An oil spill was reported at around 0400 hours on 18.11.2018 at the MLT 1 berth of Kamarajar Port, Ennore, while discharge of oil cargo [heavy oil] was in progress from the vessel ‘MT Coral Stars’. It is understood that the leakage occurred from the Terminal’s cargo hose connected between the vessel and the terminal, thereby resulting in spillage of oil into jetty and water. Oil spill response was initiated immediately as the spillage was noticed by the ship staff. The discharging operations were accordingly ceased immediately and spreading of spilled oil was contained by the immediate response of the port by deployment of boom around the vessel.
2. The Indian Coast Guard had carried out an aerial assessment and engaged their surface unit for oil spill response. Currently, the recovery of the spilled oil is in progress and a coordinated effort is being carried out by the port, Indian Coast Guard, vessel, and associated agencies.
3. As per the directions of the Directorate General of Shipping, a preliminary inquiry is being carried out by the Mercantile Marine Department [MMD], Chennai and the initial inspection indicates that oil has currently been contained within the port break water limit and has not further spread out into the sea or shore area outside the port. Investigation is also on by the MMD, Chennai to determine the reason for failure of the Terminal’s cargo hoses.
4. As per the situation report received in, a major portion of the recovery and clean-up has already completed. It is estimated that the recovery and clean-up of the spilled oil is expected to be completed by Tuesday [20.11.2018].
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 192.27 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 20.57 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
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1,92,27,23,625
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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20,57,10,711
More than 192.27 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than20.57 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
30.79 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India administered 60.73 lakh vaccine doses in last 24 hours
India reports 51,667 new cases in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload declines to 6,12,868
2,91,28,267 Total Recoveries across the country so far
64,527 patients recovered during last 24 hours
Daily recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 43rd consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 96.66%
Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 3.00%
Daily positivity rate at 2.98%, less than 5% for 18 consecutive days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 39.95 cr tests total conducted
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.63 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 8.32 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
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1,93,63,12,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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8,32,51,830
More than 193.63 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 8.32 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Finance
Central transfers of funds for development of states
The Union Government provides funds to the State Governments under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes , Central Sector Schemes , Finance Commission grants  and Other Grants /Loans/Transfers as per the guidelines of the respective Scheme within the availability of Gross Budgetary Support with the Union Government. This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
The Minister gave details of central transfers to States as per the Union Budget 2020-21 and 2021-22  as under:-

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S. No.
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Nature of Central Transfers to States
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2020-21 
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2021-22 
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-
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Total Transfers excluding Tax Devolution
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713014.40
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674253.42
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Of which
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-
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Centrally Sponsored Schemes
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315238.00
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318857.20
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-
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Central Sector Schemes
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42374.08
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43016.21
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-
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Finance Commission Transfers
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182352.43
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220843.00
The concerned State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments review and monitor implementation of the schemes as per the scheme/programme specific guidelines to ensure effective utilization of funds including expenditure incurred, the Minister said.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet approves Promulgation of: i) The Daman and Diu Civil Courts  Regulation, 2019
ii) The Dadra and Nagar Haveli Amendment Regulation, 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Promulgation of the Daman and Diu Civil Courts  Regulation, 2019 and the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Amendment Regulation, 2019 under Article 240 of the Constitution.
Benefits:
The move will be helpful in bringing uniformity in Judicial Service. It will also help overcome the difficulties being faced by the litigants in travelling to Mumbai for filing appeals due to existing limited pecuniary jurisdiction. Enhanced pecuniary jurisdiction will accelerate the justice delivery system, besides making access easier for litigants without having to travel outside the Union Territory.