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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 18.47 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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More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 18.47 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog to release the report‘Health System for a New India: Building Blocks–—Potential Pathways to Reform’
NITI Aayog will release “Health System for a New India: BuildingBlocks - Potential Pathways to Reform” Reporton 18 November 2019, a synthesis of all the discussions and efforts initiated at the national-level workshop‘Development Dialogue’ held last year. The report will be released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar in the presence of Bill Gates, co-chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,and representatives from national and international academia.
The report reveals India’s health system as a story of multiple fragmentations at the level of payers and risk pools, healthcare services and at digital backbone running it. The report integrates viewpoints on the concerted efforts required for strengthening the existing fractured health system, to meet the challenges that lie ahead of the nation. The report is based on the data collected and provided by ACCESS Health International for the public sector and by PWC Indiafor private sector. NITI Aayog is grateful to all experts and organizations that participated in this crucial and impactful work.
Consultations as a part of our ‘Development Dialogues’ series have been initiated to generate debate and discussions on the vision of the nation. NITI launched this series with a workshop titled ‘Health System for a New India: Building Blocks’ on 30 November 2018. The dialogue engaged international and national experts and key stakeholders to engender an informed discussion and debate on the trajectory of India’s health system. Through this and further dialogues in this area, NITI aims to facilitate multi-sectoral and stakeholder conversations on a systemic approach to reforming healthcare in India, looking at interlinked changes across the multiple building blocks of its health system.
This report is an attempt to bring together all the valuable findings of these studies, including supporting data from this analysis. It also incorporates the discussions from the Development Dialogue wherein these authors have presented their work to wide multi-sectoral audience. In this, the book presents a preliminary menu of strategic choices available before India to steer its health system, especially in the context of health systems reforms launched by the Government of India.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Nyaya Vikas Portal
Nyaya Vikas online monitoring system has been developed with the technical assistance of National Remote Sensing Centre of ISRO for collection of data on progress and completion of court halls and residential units and 3 new componentsviz; lawyers’ halls, toilet complexes and digital computer rooms. Space technology has been leveraged for online monitoring through Nyaya Vikas Web Portal. For the purpose, a web portal and mobile app named “Nyaya Vikas” has been developed for monitoring of construction projects which was launched in 2018. The State Governments have nominated Nodal Officers at State level and Surveyors & Moderators for each project to enter and upload data/information relating to ongoing and completed projects. Geotagging of projects using Nyaya Vikas mobile application has helped better monitoring of the judicial infrastructure projects. The users in States enter data through web portal and upload photographs through mobile app with geo-tagging. “Nyaya Vikas Version 2.0”, with upgraded features has been launched in April, 2020. The new version of the Mobile App which was launched in April 2020 is more user friendly and runs on iOS phones as well as Android systems. The mobile application is being used by State Surveyors to Geo-tag and upload photographs at remote locations through dimensions trapped through spatial technology. Data analysis and visualization techniques have been used in the portal.
The dashboard of this portal provides dataon physical and financial progress of the projects under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for District and Subordinate Judiciary. As on 30.06.2023, details of 7,410 court halls  and 7,287 residential units  are uploaded on the portal.
There are two Centrally Sponsored Schemes being implemented by the Department namely, Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary and Scheme for setting up of Fast Track Special Courts which also extends to the State of Tamil Nadu.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Clarification about Levy of surcharge on trains run on diesel traction
Some section of the media are enquiring whether Indian Railways is going to levy a surcharge on trains which are being run on diesel traction.
It is informed for the guidance of all concerned that Indian Railways has no such plans. The speculation is baseless.
Election Commission
Bye Election to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council by the members of Legislative Assembly  - Polling on 6th July 2020
There is one casual vacancy in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council by the members of Legislative Assembly. The details of the vacancy are as follow:
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Term up to
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Sri Dokka Manikya Vara Prasad
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By MLAs
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Resignation on 09.03.2020
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29.03.2023
The Commission, after receiving inputs from CEO, Andhra Pradesh, has decided to hold a bye-election to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council by the members of the Legislative Assembly to fill the above mentioned vacancyas per the following schedule: -
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Adequate measures for close monitoring of the election process by appointing observers shall be taken to ensure free and fair election.
Commission has also directed the Chief Secretary of the State to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the elections.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Manipur joins celebration of World Bicycle Day under Union YAS ministry
Manipur on Friday joined the celebration of World Bicycle Day which was celebrated as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
As a part of the celebration organized by the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports, a big number of cyclists took part in a cycle rally carried out at Santhei Natural Park, Andro village in Imphal East. It was organised by NYK Manipur Region.
The rally was a part of the celebration of the day when Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the nationwide Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle Rally at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on World Bicycle Day this morning.
On the occasion, Thakur along with Union Ministers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Shri Kiren Rijiju as well as 750 young cyclists pedalled 7.5 km distance.
In Manipur, the event was held at Santhei Natural Garden in Andro of Imphal, an iconic place chosen for the event.
The bicycle rally kicked off from Santhei Natural Garden and pedaled across Andro town and culminated at the starting point followed by a cultural performance from Regional Outreach Bureau, Ministry of information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Earlier, in the morning, the rally was flagged off by MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan from Top Awang Leikai, Imphal East and rode across Imphal city.
The rally culminated at the starting point and followed by cultural performances from Regional Outreach Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Addressing as the chief guest of the function MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan stated that pedaling a bicycle can reduce pollution besides staying one fit.
Using bicycles will also promote the clean India campaign as there will be less or no pollution, he added.
He encouraged bicycle pedalling saying that if one pedals cycle on a daily basis, it will help one lose weight, prevent disease, and mitigate the negative effects of air and noise pollution.
“So, on this World Bicycle Day, let us begin pedaling in order to protect our own lives and make the world a better place for future generations,” he said.
The function was also attended by Kshetri Tama Devi, Up- Adhakshya of Imphal East, Pradhan of Top Dusara GP Pradhan M Surbala Devi and president of Nehru Memorial Club ,Top Awang Leikai L Ibotombi Singh among others.
The Union ministry YAS organized the event in a unique style in terms of scale and outreach as a large number of youth from all over the country participated in the event on institutional and voluntary basis.
The program also envisaged enhancing the spirit of brotherhood and nationalism, to popularize the usage of cycles to solve the dual issues of global warming and unhealthy lifestyle.
The United Nations declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day in 2018. It recognizes the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle which has been used for two centuries.
Bicycles are simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally friendly, help keeping the human body fit and many other benefits. Bicycles are the oldest means of communication on earth.
Ministry of Textiles
Vice President of India to confer Shilp Guru and National Awards to the Master Craftspersons on Monday, 28th November, 2022
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Commerce & Industry to preside over the function
Shilp Guru and National Awards aim to give recognition to outstanding craftspersons in the handicrafts sector
The Union Ministry of Textiles will be organizing Shilp Guru and National Awards to master craftpersons for the year 2017, 2018 and 2019 on Monday, 28th November 2022.
The Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will be the Chief Guest of the award ceremony. The Union Minister of Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal will preside over the function. Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Minister of State for Railways and Textiles will be the Guest of Honour at the event.
The Office of the Development Commissioner  has been implementing the scheme of National Awards for master craftspersons since 1965 and Shilp Guru Awards was introduced in 2002. These Awards are being conferred every year to legendary master craftspersons of handicrafts whose work and dedication have contributed not only to the preservation of rich and diverse craft heritage of the country but also to the resurgence of handicraft sector as a whole. The main objective is to give recognition to outstanding craftspersons in the handicrafts sector. The awardees represent almost all states and UTs of the country, as well as different craft styles of different locations.
Due to pandemic, the awards for the last three years are being conferred together.
The Handicrafts Sector plays a significant & important role in the country’s economy. It provides employment to a vast segment of craftsperson in rural & semi urban areas and generates substantial foreign exchange for the country, while preserving its cultural heritage. The Handicrafts sector continues to contribute substantially to employment generation & exports.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 196.18 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 76,700
- Active cases stand at 0.18%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.61%
- 8,537 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,27,07,900
- 12,781 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 85.81 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,96,050 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
686 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 20,219
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
1,800 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,41,75,135
3,641 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.18 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 59,512 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
Gandhian Thought and Swachhata seminar organized in Wardha
Part of 150th birth year celebrations of Father of the Nation
The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation  organized a seminar in Wardha district of Maharashtra. The seminar, titled “Gandhian Thoughts and Sanitation”, was centered on the Gandhian ideology on sanitation and the implementation of the same through the Swachh Bharat Mission .
The seminar on Gandhian Thoughts and Sanitation included addresses on topics such as appropriate technologies in rural sanitation, organic waste management, and preventive sanitation linked with Nai Talim and industrialization: Gandhi’s concept of Swachh evam Swawalambhi Sankul. During his opening remarks at the seminar, Shri Parameswaran Iyer, Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, also shared with the participants an international medley version of “Vaishnava Jana Toh”, Gandhiji’s favourite bhajan, which was developed by the Ministry of External Affairs and includes contribution by 124 countries. The seminar ended with a visit to Sevagram, to experience and learn from Gandhiji’s time there.
Mahatma Gandhi has been one of the biggest proponents of sanitation and hygiene in modern times. He acknowledged not only the indignity of defecating in the open and living in insanitary conditions, but also the effect insanitary practices made on the environment. Picking up from the Gandhian ideology on safe sanitation practices, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, put sanitation at the top of the nation’s development agenda and launched the Swachh Bharat Mission in 2014. The SBM today is a massive jan andolan , which has shown significant progress with the rural sanitation coverage having increased from 39%, at the launch of the SBM in 2014, to over 95% today. With 8.7 crore toilets constructed, 5.15 lakh villages, 530 districts and 25 States and Union Territories have been declared ODF.
Mr. Akshay Rout, Director General , Mr. Shyamlal Goyal, Addl. Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, and prominent Gandhian scholars - Mr. Soham Pandya, Dr. T. Karunakaran, Ms. Priti Joshi, and Mr. Kanakbhai Gandhi were also present at the seminar in Wardha.
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Kerala
The Income Tax Department has carried out search and seizure operations on 05.11.2020 in the case of a well-known self-styled evangelist of Thiruvalla in Kerala and his group of various trusts that enjoy exemption under the Income-tax Act, 1961 as charitable/religious trusts. The group operates places of worship, a number of schools and colleges across the country, a medical college and a hospital in Kerala. The action covered 66 premises located in Kerala, Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Karnataka, Chandigarh, Punjab and Telengana.
The searches were carried out as credible information was received that the group has received donations from foreign countries ostensibly for helping the poor and the destitute and for evangelical purposes, but was actually siphoning out such tax-exempted funds in cash to engage in unaccounted cash transactions for personal and other illegal expenses in real estate transactions.
The group operates about 30 trusts, registered across the country, and most of them exist only on paper and have been found to be used for routing the unaccounted funds and for accommodation transactions.
It has been found that the modus operandi of the group is to systematically inflate expenses with the help of other parties, who would return the inflated amount in cash through domestic hawala channels to the functionaries of the group. Some of these other parties were also covered in the search action. During the search action, evidences have been found of systematic inflation of expenses in purchase of consumables, construction expenses, real estate development expenses, payment of salary, etc.
The search has led to unearthing of a number of real estate transactions involving unaccounted cash payments. Related documents such as sale agreements, etc have been seized. The group has also inflated the price in real estate transactions to show as if the money received in donations is being spent on the activities of the trusts. The evidence found so far indicate that the siphoning of funds in cash may be running into hundreds of crores of rupees.
Unexplained cash of approximately Rs. 6 crore has also been found during the search, including Rs 3.85 crore in a place of worship in Delhi.
Substantial electronic computing and data storage has been found, which is being examined. Further investigations are going on.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
India reports less than 40,000 daily new cases after 102 days
37,566 new cases in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload declines to 5,52,659
Active cases constitute 1.82% of total cases
2,93,66,601 Total Recoveries across the country so far
56,994 patients recovered during last 24 hours
Daily recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 47th consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 96.87%
Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 2.74%
Daily positivity rate at 2.12%, less than 5% for 22 consecutive days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 40.81 cr tests total conducted
32.90 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Ministry of Culture
Curtain raiser programme of Two-day National Conference and Exhibition on 'The National Calendar of India' held at the Mumbai university, Mumbai
A curtain raiser programme of Two-day National Conference and Exhibition on 'The National Calendar of India' was held at the Kalina campus of the Mumbai university in Mumbai today. The curtain raiser programme held on the occasion of 65th Anniversary of Adoption of the National Calendar of India is a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
A Two-Day Conference and Exhibition on the National Calendar of India has been scheduled on April 22-23, 2022 at Ujjain and Dongla .
Addressing the gathering, Pro V C of Mumbai University, Dr R D Kulkarni announced that Mumbai University will be using National Calendar in all its communications. Dr Kulkarni said ‘Just like the National anthem, National Calendar too is an expression of national ethos and expresses national pride’.
After independence, India started to define many national identities like a national bird ‘Peacock’, national flag ‘Tricolour’, national flower ‘Lotus’, national anthem ‘Jan-Gan-Man’ etc. On similar lines, the nation also came up with a national calendar known as the ‘National Calendar of India’, which was passed through an Act of Parliament in 1957 and implemented from March 22, 1957 and in our Indian terms as Caitra 01, 1879 onwards.
Organizing Secretary of Vijnan Bharati, Shri Jayant Sahasrabuddhe, Dr Arvind Ranade, Senior Scientist, Vigyan Prasar, Mrs Leena Mehendale, former bureaucrat, Radio astronomer Dr Ananda Hota were present on the occasion.
To promote and popularise the Two-Day Conference and Exhibition on the National Calendar of India six curtain-raisers of the event were held across the country.
The aim of curtain raisers is to make the youth aware about the Indian National Calendar. Registration and other details of the conference is available at http://bharatcalendar.in. An Expo related to the National Calendar, lectures, panel discussion and observation sessions will be the 2-day part of this conference.