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Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister chairs a review meeting on Rashtriya Ucchtar Shiksha Abhiyan
Union Education Minister chaired a review meeting on Rashtriya Ucchtar Shiksha Abhiyan  in New Delhi today. Secretary, Higher Education Shri Amit Khare along with senior officials of the ministry attended the meeting.
During the meeting Shri Pokhriyal asked the officials to strengthen the RUSA Scheme and to draw plans on educating additional 3.5 crore students to increase GER to 50% by 2035. A total of 7 crore students with employable skills that suits local conditions should pass out from our colleges and Universities, he added.
He further said that to reach the last mile students, online distance learning and infrastructure development should be encouraged across the country. The Minister stressed that education should lead to local employment. Education in Degree College should be aligned with “One district one product” plan.
Shri Pokhriyal also said that University Grants Commission will monitor the progress of work done by Institutions which received funding under RUSA Scheme. The Minister will review the RUSA Scheme in every three months.
Special Service and Features
Online Postal Adalat on March 30
Kerala Postal Circle will conduct 110th Dak Adalat online at the office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram 695033 on March 30th at 11 AM via Google meet platform. The complaints/ petitions and disputes which will be taken up in the Adalat will cover matters relating to postal services including Counter Services, Savings Bank, Money Orders etc.
Those who wish to file the cases before the Dak Adalat may send their petition/ complaint including their mobile number at email aspcsco.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com or cpmg_ker@indiapost.gov.in with subject “CIRCLE DAK ADALAT- QE March 2022” addressed to Smt.M.Bindhu, Assistant Director , O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram 695033 on or before 23 March 2022.
Complaints & Petitions taken up in any of the previous Adalats will not be considered in the present Adalat. The meeting ID and password  will be intimated directly to the applicant.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Kenya on bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Kenya on bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
The MoU covers various activities in these fields which include agricultural research, animal husbandry and dairy, livestock and fisheries horticulture, natural resource management, post-harvest management and marketing, soil and conservation, water management, irrigation farming systems development and integrated watershed development integrated pest management, agricultural plant, machinery and implements, sanitary and phytosanitary issues.
The MoU provides for constitution of a Joint Working Group comprising of representatives from both countries, the task of which would be to develop detailed cooperation programmes and monitorimplementation of the MoU.
The MoU shall enter into force on the day of signing and shall remain valid for a period of five years and shall automatically be renewed for a subsequent period of five years unless either Party notifies the other in writing, six months before the expiry of the validity period of the intention to terminate it.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Thailand in the field of Astronomy
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding on the cooperation between India and Thailand in the field of Astronomy / Astrophysics / Atmospheric Science.
The MoU will lead to new scientific results, human resource development through increased scientific interaction and training, joint use of scientific infrastructure etc.
The MoU was signed in November, 2018
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
KAZAKH SINGER AND COMPOSER DIMASH KUDAIBERGEN ADDRESSES SESSION ON COMPOSING MUSIC, BREAKING BARRIERS AT SCO FILM FESTIVAL
MUSIC TRANCENDS THE LANGUAGE BARRIER: DIMASH KUDAIBERGEN
Mumbai | 28 January 2023
Kazakh singer and composer Dimash Kudaibergen described his journey to stardom in a candid conversation at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization Fire side chat session today. During the session titled “Composing music, breaking barriers” he also shared his joy at being part of the jury of the competition section of the festival.
At the session, Dimash Kudaibergen, who can sing in 15 different languages highlighted the significance of music in the development of any civilizational culture. He described how winning a Chinese music competition at the age 22 changed his life and shared moments from his initial days through a video. Attributing his inspiration to mysterious forces from above, the young musical icon described his most famous song, 'The Story of One Sky', as an appeal to the world to respect every culture. He stated how his song gives the message that the world is divided by cultures but united by humanity.
Explaining his international fame, the Pop-star, beautifully states, “Music itself is a separate language. It transcends the language barrier.” He stated how he grew up listening to all genres of music including Indian and French music. Bringing the session to a close, Dimash Kudaibergen thrilled all those seated with a rendition of the popular bollywood song, 'Jimmy jimmy' from the film 'Disco Dancer'
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Export and import details of Petroleum and Natural Gas
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas,ShriRameswarTeli in a written reply to a question in the RajyaSabha today informed that the Oil and Gas Companies after meeting the domestic demand, export surplus production of petroleum products. The details of import of Crude Oil, Petroleum Products & Natural Gas and export of Petroleum products  in the last five years, year-wise, are as under:-
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Unit
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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Import of Crude Oil
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In MMT
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213.93
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220.43
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226.50
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226.96
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196.46
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In Rs. Crore
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4,70,159
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5,66,450
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7,83,183
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7,17,001
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4,59,779
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Import of Petroleum Products
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In MMT
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36.29
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35.46
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33.45
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43.79
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43.25
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In Rs. Crore
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71,566
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88,374
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1,13,665
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1,25,742
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1,09,430
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Export of Petroleum Products
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In MMT
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65.51
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66.83
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61.10
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65.69
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56.77
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In Rs. Crore
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1,94,893
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2,25,388
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2,67,697
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2,54,018
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1,57,168
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Import of Natural Gas
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In MMT
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18.75
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20.71
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21.69
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25.57
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24.93
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In Rs. Crore
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41,084
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52,122
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71,867
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67,383
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58,129
Prime Minister's Office
PM to dedicate to the nation three key projects related to the Petroleum sector in Bihar on 13th September
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation three key projects related to the Petroleum sector in Bihar on 13th September, via video conferencing. The projects include the Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur Pipeline Augmentation Project and two LPG Bottling Plants. They have been commissioned by IndianOil and HPCL, PSUs under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Chief Minister of Bihar will also be present on the occasion.
Durgapur-Banka section of the Pipeline Project
The 193 km long Durgapur-Banka pipeline section, built by IndianOil, is a part of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur Pipeline Augmentation Project, for which the foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister on 17th February 2019. Durgapur-Banka section is the extension of the existing 679 Km long Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline to the new LPG bottling plant at Banka in Bihar. The pipeline of 14” diameter passes through three states viz. West Bengal , Jharkhand , and Bihar . Presently, LPG injection can be made in the pipeline system from Paradip Refinery, Haldia Refinery, and IPPL Haldia. On completion of the whole project, the LPG injection facility will also be available from the Paradip Import terminal and Barauni refinery.
Laying of the pipeline under Durgapur-Banka Section required crossing several natural and manmade hurdles. A total of 154 crossings were bridged including 13 rivers , 5 national highways, and 3 railway crossings. The pipeline was laid under the riverbeds through state-of-the-art Horizontal Directional Drilling technique without disturbing the water flow.
LPG Bottling Plant at Banka, Bihar
IndianOil's LPG Bottling Plant at Banka will increase the ‘AtmaNirbharta’ of Bihar by meeting the rising demand for LPG in the state. This Bottling Plant has been built at an investment of around Rs 131.75 crore to serve the districts of Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Araria, Kishanganj & Katihar in Bihar, along with the districts of Godda, Deoghar, Dumka, Sahibganj, and Pakur in Jharkhand. With the LPG storage capacity of 1800 MTs and bottling capacity of 40,000 cylinders per day, this plant would generate direct and indirect employment opportunities in the state of Bihar.
LPG Plant at Champaran, Bihar
HPCL's 120 TMTPA LPG Bottling Plant has been constructed at Harsidhi in East Champaran district for Rs. 136.4 crores. This plant has been constructed on 29 acres of land and its Foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister on 10th April 2018. The bottling plant will cater to the LPG requirement of East Champaran, West Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Gopalganj & Sitamarhi districts in Bihar.
The event will be telecast Live on DD News.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Shri S. Iqbal Singh Lalpura assumes charge as Chairperson, National Commission for Minorities.
Shri S. Iqbal Singh Lalpura has assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities, NCM, in New Delhi today after being re-nominated as Chairperson vide Ministry of Minority Affairs Notification dated 12.4.2022. During his previous term as Chairperson, NCM, he worked tirelessly for the welfare of all the Minorities with a focused approach to ensure that the grievances of the Minorities are addressed and they avail the benefits of the Welfare schemes run by the Government.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti.
“I bow to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Jayanti. He was a stalwart who committed himself towards ensuring India is free and leads a life of dignity. We are committed to fulfilling his ideals and creating a strong India”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts starts providing NPS services through online mode
All eligible citizens may avail this facility hassle free, without physically visiting any post office
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications  has been providing the National Pension Scheme , a voluntary Pension Scheme of Government of India managed by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority through its designated Post Offices since 2010 through physical process system.
Department of Posts is now pleased to start providing NPS  through online mode w.e.f. 26.04.2022
Any Citizen of India in the age group of 18-70 years of age group can avail this online facility by visiting the official website of the Department of Posts  under the menu head "National Pension System -Online Services"
The specific link is https://www.indiapost.gov.in/Financial/Pages/Content/NPS.aspx
Facilities like new registration, initial/ subsequent contribution and SIP options under NPS Online are available to the customers at minimum charges for all services. NPS service charge of the Department is amongst the lowest. The subscriber are also eligible for tax deduction in NPS as per declaration made by Ministry of Finance time to time under sec. 80CCD 1.
This online facility may be availed by all eligible persons for NPS without physically visiting any post office and to enjoy the hassle free experience at minimum fee structure. NPS Online facility will go a long way in promoting National Pension Scheme  and will ensure a secured and dignified life of people in the country in their old age.
Special Service and Features
Innovation in space technology is vital for India's Techade: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology & Skill Development, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that innovations in space technology are vital for India's Techade. He was virtually addressing the inaugurating ceremony of Engineers Conclave-2022, jointly organized by the Indian National Academy of Engineers  and the Indian Space Research Organisation . The three-day conclave is being held at ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre , Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram. He said that innovations and research in the space sector will lead to the development of the adjacent sectors of our technology ecosystem.
Union Minister said that Indian youngsters today have opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities to make world-class products. He said that it is the ambition of the Government of India to see that Indian entrepreneurs are behind the development of next-generation technologies. He asked the conclave to discuss how India can develop its economy, opportunities, technology, and capabilities for the future.
Shri. S Somanath, ISRO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Space, delivered the keynote address. He said that the participation of industries and financial institutions is important for scaling up the space sector. He also said that additional satellites are needed in the agriculture sector.
Dr. V Narayanan, Director, LPSC delivered the welcome address. Lt. Col Shobhit Rai, INAE Deputy Executive Director, gave the vote of thanks.
An engineering exhibition by ISRO centers and leading aerospace enterprises was inaugurated by Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair S, Director , VSSC and IIST and Dr D Sam Dayala Dev, Director, IISU.
Engineers Conclave-2022 is being held in Thiruvananthapuram from 13-15 October 2022. Space for National Development" and "Make India a Global Manufacturing Hub" are the themes for this year's conclave. It is an annual event of engineers, to discuss important national issues with respect to development in engineering science and technology, addressing policy issues for growth, the requirement of a faster pace of development, human resources, etc.
More than four hundred delegates including Directors of ISRO Centres, INAE Fellows, eminent scientists, engineers & technologists of various disciplines from all over India are participating in the conclave. As part of the continuing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a khadi mela is also organised.
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Ministry of Finance
Financial Literacy Conference held at Panjim, Goa as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Conference on ‘Creating Wealth through Markets’ calls for increased financial literacy among public
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management , Ministry of Finance, Government of India, organized a conference on “Creating Wealth through Markets” as part of the department’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, at Panjim Convention Centre, Panaji, today .
Similar conferences were organized by DIPAM at 75 localities across the country. Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the conference in Bengaluru which was live-streamed at all the 75 programs.
At Panaji, Ms Mamu Hage IAS, Collector, North Goa, inaugurated the conference. Addressing the gathering, Ms Hage explained the steps being taken by the Government of Goa to foster investment in the state.
Shri Harbir Singh Mehrolia of National Stock Exchange said that increased public share of investment in the share market can help the economy grow faster. “At present, just six percent of the household earning is invested in the share market. The Indian economy will be unstoppable if we can make it 50 percent. For that, financial literacy among the masses is very important,” he said.
Drawing attention to the gender inequality in the financial market, Dr Suvarna Suryawanshi, financial literacy advisor, said that women are part of wealth creation but not part of asset ownership. “For women, the gender gap in asset ownership is huge. To overcome that, women should have a source of income, bank account, investment in share market etc. That is not possible unless every woman is made financially literate,” Dr Suryawanshi said.
Other speakers at the conference included Mr Sanjay Nunes from Central Depository Service  Limited – CDSL, Mr Balkrishna Kini of Association of Mutual Funds in India, and Ms Varsha Nerlekar, financial literacy advisor.
Earlier in Bengaluru, inaugurating the nationwide conference, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman said that the principle in which disinvestment is happening now, is not to shut down a unit but to prime it up and make it run efficiently. “The government wants professional hands to manage those companies, other than intending to create more jobs. Companies that have been disinvested strategically are now giving better returns in terms of equity, better profits for stakeholders,” she said.
Young entrepreneurs are people who are creating a lot of value in the market. If they take interest in telling what can be done better in public sector companies, then Public Private Partnership can result in greater good for the country, she added.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cow Smuggling Through Indo-Bangladesh Border
The details of cattle seized by BSF along Indo-Bangladesh border during last five years is as under:
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Year
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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Total number of cattle seized
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1,68,801
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1,19,299
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63,716
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77,410
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46,809
Following steps are being taken by Border Security Force  to prevent cattle smuggling along Indo-Bangladesh Border:-
- Effective domination of the borders by carrying out round the clock patrolling, laying nakas, establishing observation posts all along the International Border  and strengthening of existing defences of the Border Out Posts .
- Vulnerability mapping of BOPs to assess the sensitivity of area of responsibility for cross border crimes is being reviewed regularly and accordingly, sensitive BOPs are being strengthened by deploying additional manpower, special surveillance equipment and other force multiplier.
- Deployment of technological solutions.
- Erection of border fencing on the IB.
- Installation of border floodlight along border security fence to lit up the area.
- Use of water crafts/boats and floating BOPs for domination of riverine area of IB.
- Simultaneous Co-ordinated Patrolling is being conducted with Border Guard Bangladesh on Indo-Bangladesh border.
- Conduct of special operations along the border and nearby areas.
- Upgradation of intelligence network and coordination with other security agencies.
Whenever the involvement of a BSF personnel comes to light for cattle smuggling along Indo-Bangladesh border, BSF carries out investigation and appropriate disciplinary action is taken as per the rules.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Governor-General of Australia
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia on 24 May 2023 at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia.
Prime Minister recalled his meeting with the Governor-General in 2019 during the latter’s visit to India as Governor of New South Wales.
Both leaders discussed ways to strengthen the long-standing bilateral partnership.
Prime Minister recalled the positive contributions of the Indian community in Australia, and their role in fostering closer links between the two countries.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
SPECIAL SWACHHATA CAMPAIGN 2.0 AT DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF EMPLOYMNET
Rs. 2.30 Lakhs revenue generated under the campaign
All file records of DGE fully digitized
5155 sq.ft area created, 6360 files disposed
Under the Special Swachhata Campaign 2.0, the Directorate General of Employment  conducted extensive cleanings exercise has been undertaken by all subordinate offices of DGE including headquarters. Digitization initiative was undertaken as a part of this campaign and all file records of DGE have been fully digitized. During the campaign 9606 files were reviewed for weeding out and 6360 files were weeded out. As a result, about 5155 sq. ft area was created. During this campaign there was a revenue generation of 2.30 Lakhs by way of disposing of the condemned items.
About Directorate General of Employment
The Directorate General of Employment  in Ministry of Labour and Employment is the apex organization for development and coordination of policies/ programmes relating to National Employment Services at national level. DGE is an attached office of Ministry of Labour & Employment and located at New Delhi and about 50 filed offices are under DGE. The field offices of DGE include National Career Service Centres for SC/ST and Differently Abled.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
ULBS to Qualify for Finance Commission Grants From 2021-22 Onwards
States will have to Notify floor rates for Property Tax
MOHUA Constituted a consultative group of Urban Development Ministers on 29.05.2020
15th Finance Commission  in its Report for 2020-21 has recommended that for Urban Local Bodies  to qualify for Finance Commission grants from 2021-22 onwards, States will have to notify floor rates for property tax and thereafter show consistent improvement in collection in tandem with the growth rate of State’s own Gross State Domestic Product. Additionally, Ministry of Finance, as part of the additional borrowing of 2% of GSDP to States for 2020-21 under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, has linked 0.25% of the additional borrowings to the following reforms in property tax and user charges for water, sewerage and drainage:
 The States will notify  floor rates of property tax in ULBs which are in consonance with the prevailing circle rates  and  floor rates of user charges in respect of the provision of water-supply, drainage and sewerage which reflect current costs/past inflation.
 The States will put in place a system of periodic increase in floor rates of property tax/user charges in line with price increase.
Adoption of these reforms by the States will lead to increase in property tax collection thereby increasing the revenue of the ULBs. In order to facilitate the implementation of reforms pertaining to property tax, Ministry of Housing &Urban Affairs  has constituted a Consultative Group of Urban Development Ministers on 29.05.2020 under the chairmanship of Union Minister of State , Housing and Urban Affairs with regional representation from Gujarat, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh.
Ministry has undertaken a landscape study for identification of the best practices in property tax and presented the findings to Consultative Group. Considering the inputs received from Consultative Group, Ministry is preparing a toolkit with actionable recommendations and stepwise implementation plan for undertaking property tax reforms in ULBs. These recommendations in toolkit are aimedto enhance the resources available for ULBs.
This was informed by Minister of State  for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.