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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister chairs meeting of floor leaders of political parties in both the houses of parliament in the wake of Thursday’s Pulwama attack
Meeting adopts unanimous resolution condemning support to terrorism from across the border
Government determined to root out terrorism, says Shri Rajnath Singh
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of floor leaders of political parties in both the houses of parliament, here today in the wake of Thursday’s Pulwama attack. The Union Home Minister briefed them about his visit to Srinagar yesterday and said that the morale of the Security Forces is high and they expressed resolve to continue the fight against terrorism till its logical conclusion. He said the Government has given a freehand to the Security Forces to deal with terrorists and their perpetrators. The Government has followed a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism from the beginning. The 14th February cowardly attack reflects this very desperation among terrorists.
Shri Rajnath Singh said a vast majority of people of Jammu and Kashmir are peace loving but there are certain elements in the state who are in league with the terrorist groups operating from across the border.
The Union Home Minister said the sacrifices made by our Security Forces will not go in vain and the country is united in its fight against terrorism. The government is determined to root out terrorism from our soil, he added. Shri Rajnath Singh said this meeting has sent a message to the global community that the country, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, speaks in one voice on matters of national interest.
Shri Rajnath Singh said the Centre will provide all possible assistance to the families of martyrs. “We appeal to the states also to provide maximum possible assistance to them,” he said.
The floor leaders of all political leaders also spoke and extended their support to the government. Later, they unanimously adopted a resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows:
“We strongly condemn the dastardly terror act of 14thFebruary 2019 at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir in which lives of 40 brave jawans of CRPF were lost. We, along with all our countrymen, stand with their families in this hour of grief.
We condemn terrorism in all forms and the support being given to it from across the border.
India has during the past three decades faced the menace of cross border terrorism. Of late, terrorism in India is being actively encouraged by the forces across the border. India has displayed both firmness and resilience in dealing with these challenges. The entire nation speaks in one voice to express its determination to fight these challenges. Today, we stand united in solidarity with our Security Forces in fighting terrorism and in defending the unity and integrity of India.”
Floor leaders of Congress, AIADMK, NCP, TDP, SP, AITC, AAP, BSP, BJD, LJP, RLSP, INLD, CPI , CPI, RJD, SAD, IUML, RPI , JKNC, NPF and TRS, attended the meeting. The Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Mines, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar was also present.
President's Secretariat
President of India Lays Foundation Stone for Bhagwan Mahavir Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone for Bhagwan Mahavir Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that priority has been given to service in the Jain tradition. He noted that a state-of-the-art Bhagwan Mahavir Super Speciality Hospital with 250 beds would be completed by the year 2023. He said that it is a matter of happiness that in this super specialty hospital, high quality health services will be made available to all sections of the society at affordable rates, and free of cost to the poor. He was also happy to note that this Hospital has rendered its services as Covid care Hospital during the pandemic. He cautioned people that Covid is not completely over yet. He appealed all citizens to be alert and follow all the government’s guidelines.
Speaking about the importance of face masks, the President said that we know that the introduction of surgical masks into modern history dates back to the year 1897 when surgeons began using masks to protect themselves from bacteria during operations. But Jain saints understood the importance of masks centuries ago. By covering their mouth and nose, they were not only able to avoid killing living beings but they also able to prevent the entry of micro-organisms into their body. During the Covid-19 pandemic, masks have been used as an effective means of protection against the virus. He said that Jain saints also laid great emphasis on walking to underline the importance of physical exercise. He expressed confidence that this hospital would follow the path of making humanity healthy on the basis of scientific traditions shown by the saints.
The President said that the Jain tradition teaches us to adopt a balanced and environment friendly lifestyle. The way of life and eating habits in present times is not suitable with the nature. We know that Jain saints and their disciplined followers eat their food only between sunrise and sunset. Adopting the lifestyle according to the daily movement of the Sun is an easy way to stay healthy. This is the lesson we get from the ideal lifestyle of Jain saints. He said that integration of such scientific traditions with modern medical systems in hospitals will be helpful for a healthy life.
Click here to see the President's Speech in Hindi.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
RELEASING OF FUNDS FOR POLAVARAM PROJECT
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, vide Office Memorandum dated 05.06.2023, has communicated no objection to additional funding for completing the balance work of Polavaram Irrigation Project  for filling of water up to 41.15 meters amounting to Rs. 10,911.15 crore and Rs. 2,000 crore for cost of repairing damages caused to PIP by flood being considered by the Government of India, subject to the approval of the Cabinet, by modifying the earlier Cabinet decision.
Government of Andhra Pradesh, vide letter dated 05.06.2023, has submitted revised cost estimate for Rs.17,144.06 crore for balance works for phase I, i.e., for storage of water upto EL 41.15 m. Action has been taken for examination of the proposal expeditiously for facilitating its approval by the Government of India. However, it is not considered advisable to set a time line for the purpose.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, vide letter dated 15.07.2022, requested for sanction of an adhoc grant of Rs. 10,000 crore to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, based on the proposal regarding PIP submitted by the State Government vide letter dated 15.03.2022. The provision requested has been duly incorporated in the O.M. dated 05.06.2023 of Department of Expenditure referred to in reply to part  above.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
“Designing ambitious programs in systems of lending finances with appropriate safeguards is need of the hour” ~Shri Hardeep S. Puri
53 Glorious years of HUDCO
Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas impressed upon designing ambitious programs in systems of lending finances with appropriate safeguards. He also highlighted HUDCO’s impending operational transition from HFC to NBFC-IFC  that would enhance the range of infrastructure project financing company can provide. As the business environment recovers and we see more financial institutions compete to lend to the state in the housing sector, it is imperative that HUDCO retains its edge. Since 1970, HUDCO has facilitated the construction of almost 2 crore residential units in India by providing financial and technical assistance and over 95% of these dwelling units have benefited the economically weaker sections and low-income groups of our society. He was speaking at the 53rd Raising Day of HUDCO here today.
Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Shri Kuldip Narayan, Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs and Chairman and Managing Director, HUDCO; Board of Directors; and other senior officials from the Ministry and HUDCO were also present.
Sh. Puri further stated that the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban  has sought to address the shortage of housing in urban areas, particularly for low-income groups. It has become one of the largest housing programmes in the world, in terms of both scale and pace.
Sh. Puri complimented Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd.’s  contribution as one of the three Central Nodal Agencies  for the CLSS component of the PMAY – U, apart from providing viability gap funding to the other three components of the mission. Shri Puri also appreciated HUDCO's excellent contribution towards nation's growth and business performance, particularly in the recent years.
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister said that 75 years of Independence are the years of achievements for any country. He reiterated that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has placed the journey of the nation from 75 years to 100 years before the people as our Amrit Kaal. The resolve we will show in these 25 years, will make it a journey of fulfilment of the resolve and hard work.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Protection of Covid Affected Children
The Ministry has asked all the States/UTs to ensure that all the children in need of care and protection are reported to the respective Child Welfare Committee and rehabilitated in accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 . The States and UTs have also been asked to take immediate action for care and protection of children adversely impacted by COVID 19, in accordance with the provisions of the JJ Act 2015 and Rules thereunder, while leveraging the facilities funded under the Child protection Services scheme. Advisories and guidelines were issued to encourage COVID appropriate behavior, monitoring of Child Care Institutions and coping strategies during COVID times for mental health support to children and care givers. A responsibility matrix defining role of primary duty holders at all levels from State to Panchayati Raj Institutions was also shared with States/UTs.As per information provided by States/UTs, data of orphan children who have lost their parents to Covid since April 2021 to 28.05.2021, is as per Annexure.
Hon’ble PM has announced PM CARES for children scheme to support children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme provides support for education and health and will create a corpus of Rs 10 lakh for each child when he or she reaches 18 years of age. This corpus will be used to give a monthly financial support/ stipend form 18 years of age, for the next 5 years to take care of his or her personal requirements during the period of higher education and on reaching the age of 23 years, he or she will get the corpus amount as one lump-sum for personal and professional use. The scheme is accessible through an online portal i.e. pmcaresforchildren.in. The portal has been introduced to all the States and UTs on 15.07.21. Any Citizen can inform the administration regarding a child eligible for support under this scheme through the portal.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
Power & RE sector PSUs contributing Rs. 925 Cr. To PM CARES fund
The Central Public Centre Enterprises  under Ministry of Power and Ministry of New & Renewable Energy have decided to contribute Rs. 925 Crore to ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ ’ which has been created by PMO to provide relief to victims of coronavirus  pandemic.
Informing about the major initiative by PSU under his Ministries, Shri R.K.Singh, the Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy has tweeted, “ We feel honoured to share that the Public Sector Undertakings of the Ministry of Power & MNRE have decided to contribute INR 925 Cr to the PM- CARES fund with INR 445Cr being deposited on 31st March and remaining in the first week of April.”The amount of Rs. 925 Cr includes contribution of Rs. 905 Cr from PSUs under Ministry of Power and contribution of Rs. 20 Cr. From PSUs under MNRE.
"Covid-19, a highly contagious disease has spread to almost the entire world. In India too the pandemic is posing severe health hazard, which requires the entire nation to stand together," Shri Singh said. He complemented all those who are contributing wholeheartedly to the PM Cares Fund responding to the appeal of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Following are the details of the contribution:
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Fig. in Rs. Crores
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CONTRIBUTION IN PM CARES ACCOUNT BY CPSEs, MINISTRY OF POWER
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S.No.
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Name of CPSE
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Contribution by 31st March,2020
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Amount proposed to be deposited out of CSR budget for 2020-21
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Contributions of Employees from Salary
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Total
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-
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NTPC
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NIL
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250
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7.5
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257.50
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-
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PGCIL
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130
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70
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2.47
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202.47
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-
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PFC
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181
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19
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0.18
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200.18
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-
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REC Ltd.
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100
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50
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0.15
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150.15
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-
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NHPC
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20
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30
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1.9
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51.90
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-
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SJVN Ltd.
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5
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20
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0.32
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25.32
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-
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THDC
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2.0
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7.4
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0.60
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10.00
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-
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BBMB
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NIL
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NIL
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2.5
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2.50
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-
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POSOCO
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0.27
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0.3
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0.17
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0.74
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-
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NEEPCO
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2.56
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1.50
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0.60
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4.66
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440.83
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448.20
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16.39
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GRAND TOTAL
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905.42
Fig. in Rs. Crores
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CONTRIBUTION IN PM CARES ACCOUNT BY CPSEs, MINISTRY OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
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S.No.
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Name of CPSE
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Amount to be contributed 
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1.
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IREDA
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15
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2.
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SECI
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5
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Total
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20
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years
Stipendiary support of Rs. 3,054 crore to apprentices who undergo apprenticeship training under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
Approximately 9 lakhs apprentices will be trained by industry and commercial organisations
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today has accorded its approval for stipendiary support of Rs. 3,054 crore to apprentices who undergo apprenticeship training under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme  of Ministry of Education for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26 .
Approximately 9 lakhs apprentices will be trained by industry and commercial organisations. NATS is a well-established scheme of Government of India which has demonstrated to enhance the employability of students who have successfully completed the apprenticeship training.
The apprentices who have completed graduate and diploma programme in Engineering, Humanities, Science and Commerce will be given stipend of Rs.9,000/- and Rs.8,000/- per monthrespectively.
The Government has approved an expenditure of more than Rs. 3,000 crore during the next five years which is about 4.5 times the expenditure made during the previous 5 years. This increased expenditure on apprenticeship is in line with the thrust which National Education Policy 2020 has given to apprenticeship.
In keeping with the Government emphasis on "SabkaSaath, SabkaVikas, --SabkaVishwas, SabkaPrayaas", the scope of NATS has further been expanded to include students from Humanities, Science and Commerce besides students from engineering stream. This scheme aims to raise the standards of skill level by strengthening the skill ecosystem and as a result, will provideemployment to approximately 7 lakhs youths in the next five years.
The NATS will provide apprenticeship in the emerging areas under 'Production Linked Incentive'  such as Mobile manufacturing, Medical devices manufacturing, Pharma sector, Electronics/Technology products, Automobile sector etc. The scheme will also be preparingskilled manpowerfor connectivity/logistics industry sectors, identified under GatiShakti.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of noted litterateur Manorama Mohapatra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of noted litterateur Manorama Mohapatra Ji.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Anguished by the passing away of noted litterateur Manorama Mohapatra Ji. She will be remembered for her writings on a wide range of issues. She also made rich contributions to the media and did extensive community service. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Central teams being deployed to districts with highest number of COVID19 cases
As many as twenty  Central Public Health Teams from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have been formed and are being sent to the 20 districts that are reporting the maximum number of COVID-19 cases in the country. These districts are:
1. Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3. Delhi 
4. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5. Pune, Maharashtra
6. Jaipur, Rajasthan
7. Thane, Maharashtra
8. Surat, Gujarat
9. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10. Hyderabad, Telangana
11. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
12. Jodhpur, Rajasthan
13. Delhi 
14. Agra, Uttar Pradesh
15. Kolkata, West Bengal
16. Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
17. Vadodara, Gujarat
18. Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
19. Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
20. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
These teams will support the States in implementation of containment measures for COVID-19 in the affected areas within these districts/cities. The teams shall assist the State Governments.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘3.96% GS 2022’, Auction for Sale  of ‘5.15% GS 2025’, Auction for Sale  of ‘5.85% GS 2030’ and Auction for Sale  of ‘6.80% GS 2060’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘3.96% Government Security, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘5.15% Government Security, 2025’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘5.85% Government Security, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘6.80% Government Security, 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction.
GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on December 11, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on December 11, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on December 11, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on December 14, 2020 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
A 13 MEMBER PRESS TEAM FROM SIKKIM ARRIVES IN GOA TODAY
A delegation comprising of eleven media professionals and two officials from Press Information Bureau  in Sikkim has arrived in Goa today for a week-long visit. This media tour is being organized under the guidance of Shri Pranab Kumar Nath, Assistant Director at PIB Guwahati, in close collaboration with PIB Goa and the Department of Information and Publicity  Goa.
The primary objective of this press tour is to provide firsthand exposure to various Government of India's initiatives being implemented in Goa, foster interaction between journalists from Sikkim and Goa, and offer journalists from Sikkim the opportunity to gain insights into Goa's socio-economic and cultural dynamics etc.
Furthermore, a meeting with the Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant, as well as representatives from the Goa Union of Journalists is expected during their visit.
During their stay in Goa, besides visiting flagship programmes, the team will also visit National Institute of Oceanography, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Mormugao Port Trust, Green School- Shree Rakhumaee Government Primary School and Atal Setu, Zuari Bridge, among others.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
17th Mumbai International Film Festival: Deadline for film submissions extended
Filmmakers can submit entries up to 20th March, 2022; Films completed between 1st Sep 2019 and 31st Dec 2021 eligible
MIFF 2022 to be held from 29 May to 4 June, 2022
Special award for Best Short Film on the theme, India@75
Best Documentary will receive Golden Conch and Rs.10 lakhs cash award
Mumbai, 15 March 2022
The submissions deadline for 17th Mumbai International Film Festival  has been extended till 20th March 2022. Filmmakers can now submit their entry in Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation category of films up to 20th March, 2022. Films completed between 1st September, 2019 and 31st December, 2021, are eligible for entry in MIFF-2022.
17th MIFF will be held from 29th May to 4th June, 2022 at the Films Division complex, Mumbai. For more details, film makers can log on to www.miff.in or https://filmfreeway.com/MumbaiInternationalFilmFestival-MIFF and enter their films in different competition categories. For queries, the Festival Directorate can be contacted on +91-22-23522252 / 23533275 and miffindia[at]gmail[dot]com
The Best Documentary of the Festival will receive a Golden Conch and Rs.10 lakhs cash award. The winning films in different categories will receive handsome cash awards, Silver Conches, Trophies and Certificates.
As India is celebrating "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav", the current edition has instituted a special award for Best Short Film on the theme, India@75.
The festival will also honour a veteran personality from the Indian non-feature film fraternity with the prestigious V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award. The winner of the award will receive cash component of Rs.10 lakhs, a trophy and citation.
The oldest and largest festival for non-feature films in South Asia, MIFF, organized by Films Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India and supported by Government of Maharashtra, attracts film makers from all over the world. Apart from competition and non-competition sections, interactive sessions like workshops, master classes, open forum and B2B sessions are some of the major highlights of the festival.
The 16th MIFF received a record 871 entries from India and abroad and was attended by a number of prominent documentary, animation and short film makers from India and other parts of the world. The grand jury comprised eminent film personalities from France, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Bulgaria and India.PIB Mumbai | MIFF- /DL/DR
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