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Ministry of Defence
‘Optimising Resources’ and ‘Emerging Technologies’ to dominate Navy Commanders’ Conference deliberations
The second edition of the Navy Commanders’ Conference of 2018 that kicked off today, would see top Commanders of the Indian Navy deliberate on the themes of ‘Optimisation’ and ‘Emerging Technologies’.
India is a maritime nation and its growth is inexpricably linked to the seas. Under the overall vision of the Hon’ble PM of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ , the Indian Navy has been at the forefront of providing an environment of stability and peace in the IOR. As the premier Navy in the region, the Indian Navy aspires to remain the ‘Net Security Provider’ in the Indian Ocean through collaboration and cooperation with like-minded and friendly nations.
The Indian Navy has witnessed an unprecedented growth in its operational tasking over the past decade in consonance with India’s rising maritime interests. The Navy has adopted the ‘Mission-based Deployment’ philosophy and the ‘Maintenance-to-Operations’ transition cycle over the past year to address the need to be present and to respond to emerging situations in the IOR.
The conference would among other issues, deliberate upon combat readiness of units and optimisation of resources including manpower to meet the growing list of missions and tasks that the Navy is expected to perform. The conference would have dedicated ‘Brain-storming’ sessions to discuss and conceptualise new ideas and concepts, as well as critically examine organisational structures and processes to meet developing challenges and threats to maritime security. Commanders would also look at utilising emerging technologies such as Big-Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence  to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness.
The Hon’ble RM would also address the Navy Commanders, outlining the maritime vision of the Government and expectations of the nation and its citizens from the Navy. The conference would conclude on Friday after three days of intense and focussed deliberations.
Ministry of Power
Power CPSEs register 45% growth in Capex Investment over previous year
Power Ministry invests Rs 35,628.6 Crore in infrastructure development up till November in this FY
For the Financial Year  2021-22 the target for Capital Expenditure  of the Central Public Sector Enterprises  of the Ministry of Power is Rs. 50,690.52 crore. During FY 2020-21, power sector CPSEs incurred a capex of Rs. 22,127 crore till the month of November which was 49.3% of the total expenditure for that FY.
However, during FY 2021-22, the CPSEs of Power Ministry have so far invested capex of Rs. 32,137 Crore, which is 63.4% of the annual capex target.
Thus, the capex performance of the Ministry in absolute as well as relative terms is better compared to the previous year. In absolute terms it has shown a growth of 45 % over last year’s performance.
Even in the schemes for infrastructure development, the ministry has been making good progress. It has spent Rs 1593.72 Crore in IPDS, Rs 1007.51Crore in DDUGJY and Rs 890Crore in Transmission Development schemes for North Eastern region. Hence besides the expenditure of Rs 32137.37 Crore by CPSEs , an additional amount of Rs 3491.23 Crore has been invested in infrastructure through development schemes of the ministry.
In all, till end of November, the Power Ministry has invested Rs 35,628.6 Crore in infrastructure development.
The progress of the schemes and projects is being monitored on weekly basis by Secretary, Ministry of Power. Through regular monitoring and coordination with other ministries and state governments Power Ministry is making rapid strides in infrastructure development.
Ministry of Finance
Sabka Vishwas – Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme
The details of total amount of funds that are locked up in cases at various quasi-judicial, appellate and judicial forums under Service Tax and Central Excise put together as on dated 31.12.2019 are as follows:
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Serial No.
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Forum
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Number
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Amount 
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-
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Supreme Court
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2327
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31088.96
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-
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High Court
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9952
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45893.47
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CESTAT
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51841
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184860.65
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-
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Commissioner 
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16068
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8015.86
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Adjudication 
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64368
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145313.85
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-
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Total
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144556
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415172.83
The total number of settlements done under the Sabka Vishwas  as on dated 05.02.2020 are 49,534 and amount involved in these cases is 24,970 crores.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition by Lightstone Fund S.A., for and on behalf of Lightstone Global Fund  of certain equity stakes in 91Streets Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. , Ascent Health and Wellness Solutions Pvt. Ltd. , API Holdings Pvt. Ltd. , Aahaan Commercials Pvt. Ltd.  and Lokprakash Vidhya Pvt. Ltd. 
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition by Lightstone Fund S.A., for and on behalf of Lightstone Global Fund  of certain equity stakes in 91Streets Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. , Ascent Health and Wellness Solutions Pvt. Ltd. , API Holdings Pvt. Ltd. , Aahaan Commercials Pvt. Ltd.  and Lokprakash Vidhya Pvt. Ltd.  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, today.
Lightstone Fund S.A. is structured as a reserved alternative investment fund and was established as an umbrella fund structure with initially one sub-fund, i.e. Lightstone Global Fund. Lightstone Fund S.A. is managed by its Alternative Investment Fund Manager i.e. LGT Capital Partners  Limited.
91Streets is a company incorporated in India and operates on a pan-India basis directly and through its subsidiaries. 91Streets inter alia owns technology and intellectual property required to develop an e-commerce platform , focusing on the sale of medicines and nutraceuticals by retailers/retail pharmacies with valid licenses, and diagnostic test package facilities offered by third-party labs. It also owns and develops a tele-medical consultation platform. Additionally, 91Street’s subsidiaries are engaged in the wholesale ) sale and distribution of pharmaceutical products, and sale to pharmaceutical retailers in India & in the provision of logistics delivery and transportation services.
Ascent is a company incorporated in India and is operating on a pan-India basis directly and through its subsidiaries. These are inter alia engaged in the  wholesale B2B sale and distribution of pharmaceutical, over the counter FMCG and nutraceutical products, on a cash and carry basis and in the business of owning and developing an application which provides an order management system for facilitating B2B sales in the pharmaceuticals industry.
API is a company incorporated in India and is not engaged in any business. In FY21, API, through its subsidiary, acquired stake in Instinct Innovations Private Limited, which is engaged in the business of developing software and enterprise resource planning solutions for healthcare business as well as non-healthcare space, inter alia, and customized application services for the retail pharmacies on which sales can also be made.
Aahaan & Lokprakash do not carry out any business activities and do not have any subsidiaries.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to April, 2021 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.
A detailed note is annexed.
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Ministry of Finance
Government has left behind the “Chalta Hai Attitude” and adopted “Badal Sakta Hai” Vision: Says Shri Anurag Thakur
Digital India and Digital Payments to ensure more people can benefit from technology, especially in rural areas
The Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said that Government has left behind the “Chalta Hai Attitude” and adopted “Badal Sakta Hai” Vision. The launch of Digital India and Digital Payments is to ensure more people can benefit from technology, especially in rural areas. He said that the Government has ensured that the advantages of technology are not restricted to a select few but are there for all sections of society.
Addressing the Conference on Digital & Cashless Economy – “The Future of India’s Digital Payments” here today, Shri Thakur shared a small incident where the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi went to Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala last month and paid temple ceremonies in advance, through a “Digital Transaction”. He said, “through his action, he inspired the idea that, “Temple, Tradition and Technology” can co - exist together in New India. His actions inspired millions of temple visitors across India to go Digital. This is how Tradition Meets Technology”.
Shri Thakur further said that by applying Direct Benefit Transfer  and Aadhaar-linked Payments , the government has reduced delays in the payment of wages, curbed corruption and plugged up any leakages in the system. He said to ensure digital literacy in every house-hold, government has initiated the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan  to make 60 million adults digitally literate in rural India of which more than 10 million people have already been trained.
The Minister mentioned that Reserve Bank of India has released the ‘Payment And Settlement Systems In India: Vision – 2019-2021 which aims to transform India into a cash-lite economy and ensure that the country has a ‘state-of-the-art’ payment and settlement systems that are safe and secure. He said that “the west transitioned from Paper currency to Plastic card currency. India will transition from Paper currency to Digital currency, much faster and with more volume anywhere seen in the world”. He also cautioned that with these disruptive transformations, comes immense challenges of integrity and security of digital payment systems which is where there is a need to partner together, as government and industry.
The Minister also released “CII – Panacea” Paper on “The Future of India’s Digital Payments and Cashless Economy” during the conference.
The conference was attended by Mr. Ashutosh Chadha, VP & Head South Asia Public policy & Government Affairs, Mastercard, Dr. Rishi Mohan Bhatnagar, President, Aeris Communications, Mr. Ajay Kaushik, CEO, Panancea Infosec among others.
Special Service and Features
2.7 kgs Gold worth ~1.18 Crores seized by Chennai Air Customs
Based on intelligence, Chennai Air Customs officers intercepted two male passengers who arrived from Mumbai by Vistara Flight No UK 823 on Dt. I 0.10.2022. On examination of their hand baggage, 27 Gold bars of 24K purity having foreign markings were found, resulting in total recovery of 2. 7 Kgs of Gold worth t I .18 Crores, which was seized under the Customs Act, 1962. Both passengers were arrested.
Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by M.Mathew Jolly, Pr.Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to unveil 108 ft statue of Hanuman ji in Morbi on 16th April
On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will unveil a 108 ft statue of Hanuman ji in Morbi, Gujarat on 16 April, 2022 at 11 AM via video conferencing.
This statue is the second of the 4 statues being set up in the four directions across the country, as part of #Hanumanji4dham project. It has been set up in the west, at the Ashram of Param Pujya Bapu Keshvanand ji in Morbi.
The first statue of the series was set up in the north in Shimla in 2010. Work on the statue in the south at Rameswaram has been started.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Nominations for Padma Awards-2022 open till 15th September, 2021
Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards  to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2022 is on. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2021. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Padma Awards portal https://padmaawards.gov.in .
Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc.
All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards. Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
The Government is committed to transform Padma Awards into “People’s Padma”. All citizens are therefore requested to make nominations/recommendations including self-nomination. Concerted efforts may be made to identify talented persons whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be recognized from amongst women, weaker sections of the society, SCs & STs, divyang persons and who are doing selfless service to the society.
The nominations/recommendations should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the above mentioned Padma Portal, including a citation in narrative form , clearly bringing out the distinguished and exceptional achievements/service of the person recommended in her/his respective field/discipline.
Ministry of Home Affairs
NCMC meets for the 3rd time to review Relief and Restoration work in the aftermath of Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ over West Bengal and Odisha
A meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee , was held today at the Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi, to review Relief and Restoration work in the aftermath of Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ over West Bengal and Odisha.
West Bengal reported 7 human casualties, damages to about 1 lakh houses and standing crops. While electricity has been restored, telecom services are expected to be restored shortly. While no human casualty was reported from Odisha, there has been extensive damage to standing crops in over 2 lakhs hectares. Power and water supply have been restored barring a few areas where services are expected to be resumed by tomorrow evening.
The NCMC assured all central assistance in terms of additional stocks of food items, drinking water, health services as well as restoration of telecom and power services. Central teams would be visiting the affected areas in both states within this week to take stock of the damages. Both the states indicated that they are carrying out detailed assessment after which they may seek specific central assistance, if required.
It may be recalled that IMD had provided regular and timely alerts on a sustained basis about the Cyclone to the States. Concerned Central agencies including NDRF, Coast Guard etc have been fully involved in rescue and relief operations.
Senior officers of the Ministries of Home, Defence, Power, Telecommunications, Agriculture and Cooperation, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Food Processing Industries, Health & Family Welfare as well as those from NDRF and NDMA attended the meeting. Senior officers from West Bengal and Odisha participated in the meeting through Video Conference.
Ministry of Defence
Successful Maiden Flight Test of Akash Prime Missile
A new version of the Akash Missile – ‘Akash Prime’ has been successfully flight tested from Integrated Test Range , Chandipur, Odisha on 27 September 2021. The missile intercepted and destroyed an unmanned aerial target mimicking enemy aircrafts, in its maiden flight test after improvements.
In comparison to the existing Akash System, Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency  seeker for improved accuracy. Other improvements also ensure more reliable performance under low temperature environments at higher altitudes. Modified ground system of the existing Akash weapon system has been used for the current flight test. The range stations of ITR comprising Radars, Electro Optical Tracking System  and Telemetry stations monitored the missile trajectory and flight parameters.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Defence Public Sector Undertaking  and industry for the successful trials of Akash Prime Missile. He stated that the successful flight test proves the competence of DRDO in design and development of world class Missile systems.
Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the team for the successful flight trial of Akash Prime Missile. He said that the Akash Prime system will further boost the confidence of the users  as the Akash system is already inducted and now getting improved with more lethal missiles.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Santosh Gangwar Rewards Rs. One Lakh to Food Delivery Boy
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Labour and Emloyment honoured today Mr. Siddrameshwar Siddharam Humanabade, Food Delivery Boy who has acted as a saviour in helping the fire victims of the tragic fire accident at ESIC Hospital, Andheri, Mumbai on 17.12.2018 and saved the lives of 10 persons beyound the call of his duty.
He said, “It is also praiseworthy to mention that Mr. Siddrameshwar contiuned his selfless service for rescuing the victims until he started feeling uncomfortable due to inhaling of toxic gases due to the fire. In recoginition of his courage, selfless nature and missionay zeal, I am also pleased to reward Mr. Siddrameshwar a sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- .”
The Minister praised the selfless service of Mr. Siddrameshwar and said that he, even though not an employee of ESIC, has set an example for the whole ESIC team working in Hospitals and other units of ESIC and to the country as a whole in times of such crisis.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
International Youth and Sustainability Festival 2023 begins in Pune
Mumbai | 4th March 2023
The two day International Youth and Sustainability Festival 2023 by Symbiosis International commenced in Pune today. Jointly organised by Symbiosis Centre for Waste Resource Management and ExploreiT as a prelude to the upcoming Y20 consultation meeting scheduled for 10th and 11th March in Pune, the festival aims to bring together young people to learn and engage in discussions on sustainability and the environment. The festival was inaugurated by the "Water Man of India" Dr. Rajendra Singh and Dr. Ujjwal Chauhan, Additional Commissioner, Income Tax, Mumbai. Other co-hosts included Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune, Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability, Symbiosis Centre for Outreach Program and Extension, APCCI, and Climate Reality Project.
Dr. Ujjwal Chauhan, the Guest of Honour, shared his inspiring journey of addressing water scarcity and conservation in many villages of Jalgaon, which was motivated by the news of a farmer's death. He described his journey of successfully constructing reservoirs of over 500 crore litre capacity, benefitting more than 40,000 farmers and making over 70 villages drought-free.
In his keynote address, Chief Guest Dr. Rajendra Singh shared his childhood experiences and nature-based learning and inspired the youth to take responsibility for the environment. He emphasized that actual education from nature provides more avenues for learning than mainstream modes of education.
Aditya Pundir, head of the Climate Reality Project, India and South Asia, graced the inaugural function along with Dr. M.S. Shejul, Registrar of Symbiosis International , who delivered the welcome address and felicitated the guests. Also present were Dr. Manikprabhu Dhanorkar, Director of Symbiosis Centre for Waste Resource Management and Shivam Singh, CEO of ExploreiT.
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Prime Minister's Janaushadhi Kendra celebrates National Doctors Day in Kanchipuram
Prime Minister's Janaushadhi Kendra celebrates National Doctors Day in Kanchipuram today . The celebration started with a medical camp and conference on awareness of Genetic medicine and ending with love feast lunch benefited around 150 participants. There are about 18 doctors are participated and received honour from Janaushadhi Nodel officer.
On the occasion of National Doctors day we hounored healers who work tirelessly to empower individuals, families and communities with the gift of health. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  salutes and thanks Doctors for serving the Nation selflessly and with full dedication to save the mankind. Doctors are prescribing Jan Aushadhi High Quality Generic Medicines that are available at affordable prices.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC Commemorates Gandhi Jayanti by Unveiling Charkha at Its Central Office, Mumbai
Khadi and Village Industries Commission  commemorated Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary by installing a 3.5 feet steel Charkha at its Mumbai office premises. KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena unveiled the Charkha through web-conferencing and in his address during the occasion he said: “This journey of Charkha is a symbol of India’s Swadeshi Movement, journey towards Self- reliance and economic freedom and it is indeed a proud moment for KVIC to further this movement. He added that it is the dream and vision of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to take this tool of warp and weft of our social fabric at global level. Following our PM's vision, KVIC has been taking up continuous efforts touplift the lives of the downtrodden and light a candle in the house of poorest of the poor with its schemes and programmes especially in the COVID-19 period . KVIC has played a strong role in building the Nation, and this is also reflected in the leap growth of 6.28% to 28% in past 08 years which can be marked as the glorious period in empowering the Khadi and Village Industries artisans.
Once again installation of Charkha in the KVIC, Mumbai is a tribute to our artisans who have dedicated their life in following legacy set by Gandhiji. It may be noted that in the last four years, the KVIC had installed grand Charkhas across the nation at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Dehi which is the world's largest Charkha, Grand Steel Charkha at Rajiv Chowk in Connaught Place, Steel Charkha in Charkha Park-located in front of Gandhi Museum at Motihari, and steel Charkha at the Sabarmati River front to remind the people about the importance of Charkha in our freedom struggle.
Earlier, on 1st October 2020, on the eve of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Chairman KVIC in association with CEO KVIC launched 150 activities of Khadi and Village Industries across the Nation, which includes inauguration of Sales outlets/worksheds, training on potters wheels, distribution of bee boxes/charkhas to the artisans, inauguration of SFURTI and PMEGP units through video conferencing. He mentioned that the programs aimed at creating sustainable local employment and making artisans Aatmanirbhar.
Ms Preeta Verma, Chief Executive Officer, KVIC, after paying homage to Gandhiji in the KVIC premises said, the installation of Gandhiji’s Charkha is a matter of pride for KVIC as based on Gandhian ideologies have been working relentlessly at grassroots level to provide employment and create self-reliance amongst the people and build a strong rural community spirit towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Expanding its vision and taking up new avenues KVIC is trading on new path of success, she added.
On this revered occasion, KVIC is offering a discount of 20% for a limited period on all Khadi and Village Industries products sold through its departmental sales outlets across the country.
On this day Swachhata Abhiyan was also organized by KVIC to instill motivation among everyone to keep their surroundings clean as part of wider Shramdaan activity.