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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Establishment of MSMEs
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  sector consists of private players and investments in this sector are made by the entrepreneurs themselves. The Ministry of MSME does not establish micro, small and medium enterprises in the country. Promotion and development of enterprises is a State subject. However, the Central Government supplements the efforts of the State/UT Governments through various schemes, programmes and policy initiatives for promotion, development and enhancing the competitiveness of MSMEs in the country.
MSMEs can avail the benefits of schemes being implemented by the Government such as Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme , Rural Employment Generation Programme , Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency , Credit Linked Capital Subsidy for Technology Upgradation Scheme , Scheme for Khadi, Village and Coir Industries, International Cooperation Scheme, Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme, Scheme for Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro and Small Enterprises, etc.
This information was given by Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
National Policy on Bio-Fuels
Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has said that with the objective of ensuring adequate and sustained availability of domestic feedstock for biofuel production, increasing Farmers Income, Import Reduction, Employment Generation and Waste to Wealth Creation, the Government has notified the National Policy on Biofuels-2018 on 8.6.2018.
In a written replyin Rajya Sabha today, Minister said that the policy categorizes biofuels as “Basic Biofuels”,i.e.,such as bio ethanol & biodiesel and “Advanced Biofuels” such as Second Generation  ethanol, bio-CNG, Third Generation Biofuels, etc. to enable extension of appropriate financial and fiscal incentives under each category. It also includes promotion of advanced biofuels through various incentives, off-take assurance and viability gap funding.
With an objective of increasing production of ethanol, this Policy allows production of ethanol from damaged food grains like wheat, broken rice etc. which are unfit for human consumption. Additionally, during an agriculture crop year, when there is projected over supply of food grains as anticipated by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the policy allows conversion of surplus quantities of food grains to ethanol, based on the approval of National Biofuel Coordination Committee.
He said that use of damaged food grains and surplus food grains for production of ethanol will increase its availability for Ethanol Blended Petrol  Programme, resulting in increasing the blending percentage, increasing farmer’s income, saving of foreign exchange and addressing environmental issues. During the ethanol supply year 2016-17, 66.5 crore litres of ethanol was blended in Petrol which resulted in foreign exchange impact of Rs. 1749 crore and carbon emission reduced to the extent of 13.23 lakh tonnes.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Norway for undertaking non-intrusive Geological Surveys and Investigations
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Norway for undertaking non-intrusive Geological Surveys and Investigations. The MoU was signed on 6th September 2018.
Benefits:
The MoU entails collaboration between the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.  and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute , Oslo for facilitating a mechanism to work on mutually agreed progressive and supportive activities for further development and improvement of road infrastructure projects in the country, particularly in the North Eastern Regions. The proposal is innovative in terms of extensive geological investigations for introduction of non-intrusive remote sensing techniques like Airborne Electromagnetic  Survey in conjunction with intrusive technique like Horizontal Directional Coring so as to mitigate the risks associated with geological surprises during construction. It is the most efficient and latest employed technology for geophysical investigation in some major countries of the world in challenging terrain. This non-intrusive method of Geophysical Survey is being used for the first time in India. The technology is provided by very few companies/organizations worldwide, the NGI being one of them.
The NGI, Oslo has expertise in Geotechnical Investigation and Geophysical Mapping and its being a premier Geotechnical organization primarily engaged in the R&D in Geotechnical Investigations can be of immense help in the construction of mega tunneling projects. It also has expertise in R&D of avalanche protection and slope protection works and other related fields and has knowledge to help save lives and reduce material and environmental damage from natural hazards. The MoU with NGI will enable preparation of Detailed Project Reports  in respect of several on-going projects for construction of strategic tunnels.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN AIR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTILATERAL INTERNATIONAL EXERCISE ORION AT MONT DE MARSAN, FRANCE
An Indian Air Force  contingent will be departing tomorrow for France, to participate in Exercise Orion at Mont-de-Marsan, an Air Force base of the French Air and Space Force . The exercise will be conducted from 17 April to 05 May 2023, with the IAF Contingent comprising four Rafale, two C-17, two ll-78 aircraft and 165 air warriors. This would be the first overseas exercise for the IAF's Rafale aircraft.
Besides the IAF and the FASF, Air Forces from Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain and United States of America would also be flying in this multilateral exercise. Participation in this exercise would further enrich the employment philosophy of the India Air Force, by imbibing the best practices from other Air Forces.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari meets Austrian Delegation led by Ambassador of Republic of Austria to India, Ms. Katharina Wieser
Union Minister for Road transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today met Austrian Delegation led by Ambassador of Republic of Austria to India, Ms. Katharina Wieser.
In the meeting, views were exchanged on the latest technologies and innovations in the road infrastructure development and green technologies. Representatives from Austrian Companies apprised the Minister about the various innovative technologies and the innovative products being manufactured by them.
Shri Gadkari informed several ropeways and cable car projects are being executed by India. He appreciated the high quality of the ropeways and cable cars components and equipment are being manufactured by Austrian companies and emphasized on collaboration in technology transfer and manufacturing the same in India. He also invited the companies to set up manufacturing plants in India to reduce the overall costs.
Deliberations also took place about other potential areas of collaboration such as new technologies in highways construction, tunnel construction, electronic toll systems, intelligent transportation systems, traffic management systems, green technologies tunnel monitoring systems and road safety.
The meeting paved the way for strengthening India’s continued partnership and developmental cooperation with Austria for bringing innovations in the road transport sector and develop effective solutions to contemporary challenges in Transportation and Logistics. Austrian Ambassador also extended an invitation to Shri Gadkari to visit Austria.
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Lt Gen MM Naravane assumes appointment of VCOAS
Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane assumed the charge of Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 01 Sep 2019. He succeeds Lt Gen Devraj Anbu who after an illustrious career, superannuated on 31 Aug 2019. Before this, the General Officer was heading the Eastern Command of the Indian Army.
Lt Gen Naravane is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. He was commissioned into the 7th Battalion, The Sikh Light Infantry Regiment in Jun 1980. He brings with him an enormous amount of experience in serving in the most challenging areas. In a distinguished military career spanning almost four decades, he has the distinction of tenating key appointments in active Counter Insurgency environments, both in the North East and in Jammu and Kashmir & was a part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka during Operation PAWAN. He also has had the opportunity of serving as a Defence Attache at the Indian Embassy in Myanmar for three years.
The General is a highly decorated and accomplished Officer who has been awarded the ‘Sena Medal’  for command of his Battalion in J&K, the ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ for his services as the Inspector General Assam Rifles  in Nagaland, the ‘Ati Vishisht Seva Medal’ for command of a prestigious Strike Corps and was honoured with ‘Param Vishisht Seva Medal’ for his distinguished services as the GOC-in-C of the Army Training Command.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
GPS-based toll collection system cleared: Nitin Gadkari
Toll income may rise up to Rs 1.34 lakh crore in 5 years using GPS technology
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that the Government has finalised GPS-based technology toll collection to ensure seamless movement of vehicles across the country. He said, this will ensure India becomes ‘toll booth free’ in next two years.
Addressing the ASSOCHAM Foundation Week Programme here today, he shared his perspective on the theme ‘National Infrastructure Pipeline critical for economic revival across sectors,’ and explained that the toll amount will be deducted directly from the bank account based on the movement of vehicles. While now all commercial vehicles are coming with vehicle tracking systems, the Government will come up with some plan to install GPS technology in old vehicles, he said.
The Minister expressed hope that the toll collections may reach Rs 34,000 crore by coming March. Mr Gadkari informed, by using GPS technology for toll collection,the toll income in next five years will be Rs 1,34,000 crore.
The Minister said that industrial development is key to employment generation and poverty eradication in India, however at present, industry is India is centralised in urban areas as such decentralisation of industry is imperative to boost growth rate as growing urbanisation is causing grave problems in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and others.He also impressed upon the need to promote public-private investment in infrastructure development. He assured Government’s support in projects that are not economically viable.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur to felicitate Fit India Quiz 2022 State round winners in Mumbai tomorrow
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will be hosting a felicitation ceremony for the State Rounds winners of the 2nd Fit India Quiz on July 23, 2023 at the BKC in Bandra, Mumbai. The ceremony will be graced by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Thakur.
The state-level winners of the Fit India Quiz 2022 will be felicitated at the ceremony on Sunday. They will be awarded cash prizes and certificates. The Fit India Quiz is a part of the Fit India Movement, which was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2019. The movement aims to make India a fitter and healthier nation.
The Fit India Quiz 2022 is India’s biggest quiz on sports and fitness with the cash prize of ₹ 3.25 crore to school and students. The 2nd edition of the Fit India National Fitness and Sports Quiz for Schools was launched on 29th August last year on the eve of the National Sports Day by Union Minister, Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Minister of State, Youth Affairs & Sports and Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Nisith Pramanik, in the presence of Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. The quiz covers a wide range of topics related to India's rich sporting history, fitness, and nutrition.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to dedicate Five DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories to the nation
In a boost to indigenous research capabilities in the defence sector, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate Five DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories to the nation on Thursday January 2, 2020.
The event shall be organised at the Aeronautical Development Establishment, DRDO at Bengaluru. Prime Minister shall unveil a plaque to mark the dedication, and address the Scientists.
DRDO will also showcase some of its innovative products to the Prime Minister at an Exhibition on the occasion.
Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa and DRDO Chairman Dr. G Satheesh Reddy will be present on the occasion.
It may be recalled that in 2014, addressing a distinguished gathering of senior and eminent defence scientists, and senior officers of the armed forces, after giving away the Defence Research and Development Organization  awards, the Prime Minister had suggested that at least five DRDO labs should be identified exclusively for innovation from young scientists upto the age of 35 years.
On that occasion, the Prime Minister had also called for involving youth in defence research related activities in a big way, to ensure that India remained abreast of global technological advancements in the field.
Ministry of Defence
DAC approves proposals worth Rs 13,700 crore
Defence Acquisition Council , under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals of various weapons/platforms/equipment/
systems required by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in New Delhi on February 23, 2021. Three Acceptance of Necessities  for an overall cost of Rs 13,700 crore were accorded. All these AoNs are in the highest priority category of Defence Acquisition viz 'Buy [Indian-IDDM ].
All these acquisition proposals will be indigenously designed, developed and manufactured. These will include inter-alia platforms and systems designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation .
To meet the Atmanirbhar Bharat goals of the Government on time-bound defence procurement process and faster decision making and to systematically work towards reducing the time taken for capital acquisition, the DAC also approved that all capital acquisition contracts  other than D&D cases shall be concluded in two years. The Ministry, in consultation with the Services and all stakeholders, will come up with detailed plan of action for achieving the same.
Special Service and Features
Grand Master Praggnanandhaa joins the galaxy of IndianOil’s Sport Stars
Mr. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman – IndianOil presented the tenure based engagement letter to Grand Master Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in a glittering event held at Chennai in presence of Mr. K Sailendra, Executive Director , Southern Region, Mr. V C Asokan, Executive Director & State Head  and Grand Master Sasikiran, Grand Master Karthikeyan Murali, Grand Master R B Ramesh – Coach of Praggnanandhaa and other dignitaries.
In his address, Chairman appreciated the talent of Chess Prodigy Grand Master Praggnanandhaa and expressed his happiness over on boarding him to IndianOil as Sport Star. He assured all the necessary support from IndianOil in all his efforts and future endeavors to achieve his dream to become the World No-1 in Chess. He also briefed on the contribution of IndianOil, as a socially responsible corporate contributing for the growth of Sports and aspiring sporting talents in India.
Chairman also said IndianOil family is proud to have a sensational talent like Grand Master Praggnanandhaa, who is a role model for most of the kids aspiring to do wonders in the field of Chess and other games.
Indian Oil has always stood together in solidarity to provide the fuel for propelling the aspirations of deserving Sportsmen in India. Indian Oil has been nurturing Sports talent in the country for over three decades now, grooming World Champions in diverse Sports across disciplines.
Indian Oil has been actively involved in promoting Sports across the country, by recruiting Sportspersons, offering Sports Scholarships to budding Sports talents and sponsoring major sporting events. Indian Oil has been conferred the “Rashtriya Khel ProtsahanPuruskar”, for encouragement of Sports through CSR, last year.
As a Socially Responsible Corporate, Indian Oil through its Scholarship scheme is tapping young talent below the age of 19 years and providing the vital support needed to nurture these promising talents into future Sports stars
Indian Oil Welcomes the Chess Genius and is delighted to recognize his achievement.
This is stated in a Press Release issued by V.Vetriselvakkumar, Chief General Manager , IndianOil – Southern Region.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Road Safety Month from Monday, 18th January
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the Road Safety Month in New Delhi on Monday. The commemoration of this Month marks the Ministry’s commitment for making roads safer for all the road users. The event is organised throughout the country to create awareness among general public and specially amongst the youth to improve safety on roads and to give an opportunity to all stakeholders to contribute to the cause of road safety. During the Month, awareness about various causes of road accidents and measures to prevent them will be highlighted by organizing various activities with School/college students, drivers and all other road users. These activities include display of banners, walkathons, road signage and pamphlets related to road safety. Various stakeholders such as different departments of State Governments such as Transport, Police, PWD, Health, Education, Municipal Bodies, Vehicle manufacturers and Dealers, Transporters’ Association, Doctors, PSUs, Corporate and various NGOs are participating in the events during the Road Safety Week.
UPSC
Result of Engineering Services  Examination, 2021
On the basis of the result of the written part of the Engineering Services  Examination, 2021 held by the Union Public Service Commission  on 18th July, 2021, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for the Engineering Services  Examination, 2021.
The candidature of these candidates is purely provisional at all the stages of the Examination subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. The candidates declared qualified are required to appear at the Engineering Services  Examination, 2021 to be held on 21st November, 2021. The qualified candidates are further advised to refer to the Rules of the Engineering Services Examination, 2021 issued by the Ministry of Railways and the Examination Notice No.07/2021-ENGG. dated 07.04.2021 issued by the Commission, which is available on its Website. The candidates may download their e-Admit Cards from the Commission’s Website around 3 weeks before the commencement of the Engineering Services  Examination, 2021. Candidates are also informed that marks and cut-off marks of the Engineering Services  Examination, 2021 will be uploaded on the Commission’s website i.e., https://upsc.gov.in after the entire process of the Engineering Services Examination, 2021 is over i.e. after the declaration of final result of the Engineering Services Examination, 2021. No request for change of centre/discipline for Engineering Services  Examination, 2021 will be entertained under any circumstances.
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Ministry of Power
NTPC and GE Gas Power Sign MoU for demonstrating Hydrogen co-firing in Gas Turbines to Further Decarbonize Power Generation
In its efforts to adopt advanced powering technology to decarbonize power generation in India, NTPC Ltd., the country’s largest power generating utility, and GE Gas Power signed today a Memorandum of Understanding  for feasibility to demonstrate of hydrogen  co-firing blended with natural gas in GE’s 9E gas turbines installed at NTPC’s Kawas combined-cycle gas power plant in Gujarat. Under this significant collaboration, the two companies will jointly explore the pathways to reduce CO2 emissions from the Kawas gas power plant and further implementation at scale across NTPC’s installed units in India.
NTPC’s Kawas gas power plant is powered by four GE 9E gas turbines operating in a combined-cycle mode and has an installed capacity of 645 megawatts . Further, GE’s advanced E- Class gas turbine portfolio currently can burn up to 100% by volume of hydrogen when blended with natural gas. This capability varies depending on the type of combustion system used. For fuels with over 5% hydrogen by volume, gas turbine accessories need to be evaluated and possibly modified to reliably deliver the fuel to the combustors.
In this first-of-its-kind MoU with NTPC in India, GE Gas Power will evaluate the possible modifications in the gas turbine unit and auxiliaries required for blending H2 with natural gas. Thereafter, a pilot project for 5% Co-firing of hydrogen may be implemented at the Kawas gas power plant in a safe environment based on the feasibility report. NTPC shall provide H2 required for the project.
“NTPC, with a large fleet of power generation facilities delivering more than 70 GW across India, has been at the forefront when it comes to piloting new hydrogen-related initiatives. NTPC is committed to playing a key role in India’s energy transition journey as the country marches ahead to achieve the net-zero target and climate goals. In parallel, it’s crucial to invest and effectively utilize the proven technology that can generate electricity, which is affordable, accessible, and reliable. This MoU is among the steps we are taking in the direction to meet the objectives of the National Hydrogen Mission. As our collaboration with GE grows deeper, we are more focused to use advanced technology and leverage our gas power assets with a higher percentage of zero-carbon fuels such as H2, as the availability of the fuel becomes viable.” said, Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, Director , NTPC Ltd.
“India’s power landscape is strengthened by the emerging technologies that are at various stages of development and industrial competitiveness. Hydrogen has a significant potential to play a complementary role along with other low-to-zero carbon fuels in generating electricity at scale. We applaud NTPC’s leadership, commitment, and investment in hydrogen that can further set new industry benchmarks in terms of discovering low-cost hydrogen industry going forward and achieving energy self-reliance.” said Deepesh Nanda, CEO, GE Gas Power South Asia.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "We will never forget the cowardly attack on our Parliament on this day in 2001. We recall the valour and sacrifice of those who lost their lives protecting our Parliament. India will always be thankful to them."