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Ministry of Finance
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Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills

The Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2020as under:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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08 April, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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15 April, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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22 April, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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29 April, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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06 May, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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13 May, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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20 May, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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27 May, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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03 June, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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10 June, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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17 June, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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24 June, 2020
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10,000
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8,000
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7,000
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25,000
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Total
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120,000
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96,000
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84,000
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300,000
2. The Government of India/Reserve Bank of India will continue to have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through regular press releases.
3. The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.No.4–W&M/2018, dated March 27, 2018issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
India administered highest ever single day vaccinations with 2.5 crore doses given in last 24 hours
35,662new cases in the last 24 hours
Active cases account for 1.02% of total cases
India's Active caseload stands at 3,40,639
Recovery Rate currently at 97.65%
33,798recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,26,32,222
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 85 days
Daily positivity rate less than 3% for last 19 days
55.07cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduces the “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020” and revised the “LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020” to provide relief to law abiding companies and Limited Liability Partnerships  in the wake of COVID 19
In pursuance of the Government of India’s efforts to provide relief to law abiding companies and Limited Liability Partnerships  in the wake of COVID 19, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs , has introduced the “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020” and revised the “LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020” which is already in vogue to provide a first of its kind opportunity to both companies and LLPs to make good any filing related defaults, irrespective of duration of default, and make a fresh start as a fully compliant entity.
The Fresh Start scheme and modified LLP Settlement Scheme incentivise compliance and reduce compliance burden during the unprecedented public health situation caused by COVID-19. The USP of both the schemes is a one-time waiver of additional filing fees for delayed filings by the companies or LLPs with the Registrar of Companies during the currency of the Schemes, i.e. during the period starting from 1st April, 2020 and ending on 30th September, 2020.
The Schemes, apart from giving longer timelines for corporates to comply with various filing requirements under the Companies Act 2013 and LLP Act, 2008, significantly reduce the related financial burden on them, especially for those with long standing defaults, thereby giving them an opportunity to make a “fresh start”. Both the Schemes also contain provision for giving immunity from penal proceedings, including against imposition of penalties for late submissions and also provide additional time for filing appeals before the concerned Regional Directors against imposition of penalties, if already imposed.
However, the immunity is only against delayed filings in MCA21 and not against any substantive violation of law.
Details of the both the Schemes may be perused from the Circulars dated 30.03.2020, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends best wishes to people of Telangana on state’s Formation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended best wishes to the people of Telangana on the occasion of state’s Formation Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said,
"Best wishes to the people of Telangana on the state’s Formation Day. The state is blessed with a unique culture and hardworking people who have excelled in many areas. Praying for the good health and well-being of the people of Telangana."
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Goa on their Statehood Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Goa on their Statehood Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Greetings to the people of Goa on their Statehood Day. May the state scale new heights of progress. I pray for the good health and well-being of the people of Goa."
Ministry of Law and Justice
Cabinet approves issue of Notifications for “General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2019)”
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the "“General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2019) -for issuance of statutory notifications under under sub-section of Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951”. It provides for calling upon the parliamentary constituencies to elect Members to the House of the People, on the dates to be recommended by the Election Commission of India in its Proceedings.
Impact:
The issuing of notifications would begin the election process for constituting the Seventeenth House of the People.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister’s “Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 awarded for 4 Special Operations, Includes 11 officers from Maharashtra
The “Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 have been awarded for 4 Special Operations. The medal winners include 11 from Maharashtra. Their names and designations: 1. Ankit Triloknath Goyal, IPS, SP 2. Sameer Aslam Sheikh, IPS, ASP 3. Sandip Punja Mandlik – Inspector 4. Vaibhav Ashok Rankhamb – API 5. Sudarshan Suresh Katkar, API 6. Ratiram Raghunath Poreti – APSI 7. Ramsay Gawali Uike – HC 8. Lalit Ghanshyam Raut – Naik 9. Shagir Ahmad Sheikh, Naik 10. Prashant Amrut Barsagade, Constable and 11. Amardeep Tarachand Ramteke, Constable.
The medal was constituted in 2018 with the objective to recognize those operations, which have high degree of planning, high significance for the security of the country/State/UT and have significant impact on the security of larger sections of the society. The award shall be conferred for Special Operation in the areas such as counter terrorism, border action, arms control, prevention of narcotics smuggling and rescue operations. It is announced on 31st of October every year. In a year, normally 3 Special Operations are considered for the award and in extraordinary circumstances; the award may be given up to 5 Special Operations to encourage State/UT Police.
Ministry of Mines
Shri Pralhad Joshi launches R&D Portal for AatmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement
Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs launched SATYABHAMA  Portal for Science and Technology Programme Scheme of Ministry of Mines on 15th June 2020. The portal has been designed, developed and implemented by National Informatics Centre , Mines Informatics Division. Shri Sushil Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Mines and other senior officials of the Ministry were also present.
At the launch, Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs emphasized the role of Digital Technologies in promoting research and development in the mining and mineral sector in the country. Shri Joshi appealed to the scientists and researchers in the Mining and Mineral Sector to undertake qualitative and innovative research and development work for AatmaNirbhar Bharat.
In contrast to present system where research proposals are submitted physically by the Scientists / Researchers, SATYABHAMA Portal allows online submission of project proposals along with monitoring of the projects and utilization of funds / grants. The researchers can also submit progress reports and Final Technical Reports of the projects in the electronic format in the portal. A User Manual is also available on the Portal where the stepwise procedures for submission of project proposals have been highlighted. The Portal is integrated with NGO Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog.
Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India provides funds to Academic institutions, universities, national institutes and R&D institutions recognized with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India for implementing R&D projects under Science and Technology Programme Scheme of Ministry of Mines with the vision to promote research in applied geosciences, mineral exploration, mining and allied areas, mineral processing, optimum utilization and conservation of the mineral resources of the country, for the benefit of the nation and its people.The Portal will increase efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of the Scheme.
The major Institutes where research projects have been funded include Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru; Indian Institute of Technology , Kharagpur; IIT-Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad; IIT, Roorkee; IIT, Bombay; IIT Delhi; IIT, Bhubaneswar; IIT, Madras Chennai; CSIR - Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar; CSIR- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology; ICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute; CSIR- National Geophysical Research Institute; CSIR-NML; National Institute of Technology, Rourkela;Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre, Nagpur, National Institute of Rock Mechanics, Bengaluru; Nonferrous Materials Technology Development Centre, Hyderabad, etc.
The SATYABHAMA Portal can be accessed at research.mines.gov.in. For further information on the Scheme, Ministry of Mines may be contacted at met4-mines[at]gov[dot]in.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot Inaugurates “PAN India Workshop on Prevention of Hazardous Cleaning of Sewers and Septic Tanks
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot inaugurated a “PAN India Workshop on Prevention of Hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks” organized by National Safai Karmcharis Finance & Development Corporation  under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in East Delhi Municipal Corporation , Delhi today. Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Smt. Neelam Sawhney, Mayor of East Delhi Municipal Corporation Shri Bipin Bihari Singh, Managing Director, NBCFDC Shri K. Narayanan and senior officers of M/o Social Justice and Empowerment and EDMC were present on the occasion.
Addressing on the occasion, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot said that he is pleased to be a part of this momentous occasion of launch of Workshops on Prevention of Hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, as a part of yearlong commemoration of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi from 2nd October, 2018 to 2nd October, 2019.
He said that Gandhi ji was deeply concerned about sanitation. He wanted to make sanitation a priority for India more than a century ago. While nation is celebrating one year period starting from today in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi, it is apt that we maximise our interventions for sanitation and for those who do this important work. Therefore, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has planned various activities in this regard, through the NSKFDC, during this period, which include :- Survey of Manual Scavengers and their rehabilitation ; Organising Workshops on ‘Prevention of Hazardous Cleaning of Sewers and Septic Tanks’; and Skill upgradation of sanitation workers and waste pickers through conducting 5 day training programmes.
Shri Gehlot said that recent deaths of sanitation workers in and around Delhi have moved him a lot. His ministry has taken the initiative to organize these workshops all our the country to sensitize the municipal officers, sanitation inspectors, senior sanitation workers and contractors, He said that while we can control the operations of cleaning of sewers by bringing mechanization and taking due precautions, it is suggested that each municipality should take action to regulate the cleaning of septic tanks also as many deaths are taking place while cleaning septic tanks.
The Minister hoped that through this initiative of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the sanitation workers, officers of urban local bodies etc. would directly and indirectly gain valuable insight into the hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks and the scenario of accidents and deaths during cleaning sewers and septic tanks would get changed comprehensively.
Special Service and Features
Seizure of 910 Grams gold worth N0.53 Lakhs and mobile phones, cigarettes wortht 3.15 Lakhs by Chennai Air Customs
Chennai Air Customs officers intercepted a male passenger who arrived from Dubai by Emirates Airlines flight EK-546 on 28.10.2022. On search of his check-in baggages, twenty metal foils were found concealed in "Transcend Slim Portable CD/DVD Writer" which resulted in recovery of one gold ingot of 24k purity weighing 385 grams valued at ~17. I 5 Lakhs. On further examination of his baggages, 15 nos. of one Plus mobile phones & 20 cartons of Dunhill and 25 cartons of ESSE Change cigarettes containing 9000 sticks totally valued at 3.15 Lakhs was recovered and seized
In another case, a male passenger who arrived from Dubai by Emirates Airlines flight EK-542 on 29.10.2022 at 0231 hours was intercepted. On search of his person, three bundles of gold in paste form were recovered from his body, which resulted in recovery of one gold ingot of 24k purity weighing 525 grams valued at t 23.38 Lakhs.
Totally, Gold weighing 910 grams valued at~ 40.53 Lakhs and mobile phones & cigarettes totally valued at~ 3.15 Lakhs were seized under the Customs Act, 1962.
Further investigations under progress.
PIB Headquarters
Pasport Seva Kendras to remain closed on May 10
Regional Passport Office Thiruvananthapuram, Pasport Seva Kendra’s at Kollam, Neyyattinkara & Vazhuthacaud, Post Office Pasport Seva Kendra, Pathanamthitta will remain closed on 10-05-2017  on account of Budhapoornima. This was informed by Regional Passport Office Shri. Ashique Karattil.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI Enables FASTag Based Payments at Forest Entry Points
To facilitate seamless and efficient entry process for vehicles entering into the forest area, Indian Highways Management Company Limited  a company incorporated by NHAI to carry out Electronic Tolling, inked a Memorandum of Understanding  with the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve spread across the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The initiative aims to provide FASTag based payment system at Forest entry points and will extend the benefit of collection of Ecosystem Management Coordination  fee via FASTag at various entrance points of the Tiger reserve.
The FASTag system employs Radio Frequency Identification  technology to enable automatic toll payments at toll plazas and affixation of FASTag on all 4-wheelers & above vehicles have been mandated across India. By enabling FASTag - based payments at forest entry points, visitors can avoid long queues and delays, allowing them to savor the natural beauty and wildlife of these areas without any hassles.
This partnership between IHMCL and the Forest Department is a significant step towards promoting sustainable tourism and preserving natural resources by curbing vehicular emissions at the forest entry points.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy Preparedness for Cyclone Maha
The Deep Depression over Maldives -Comorin areas has intensified into Cyclonic Storm Maha. Naval Officer-in-Charge  Lakshadweep & Minicoy  and INS Dweeprakshak at Kavaratti are taking all precautions in co-ordination with Union Territory Lakshadweep  Administration to ensure safety of men and material.
The Cabinet Secretary  Shri. Rajiv Gauba reviewed the preparedness of UTL administration on 30 Oct 19 through video conference. The CS was informed by representative of Indian Navy  about preparedness of IN at Lakshadweep and Southern Naval Command's readiness to depute warships with Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  bricks/relief material embarked. Naval teams at Kavaratti, Androth and Minicoy have been directed to provide all possible assistance required to UTL administration.
Ministry of Culture
Prime Minister inaugurates the new Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology at Greater Noida in UP
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh today. He also unveiled a statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at the campus and paid floral tributes. Later he also visited the Deendayal Museum in the Institute campus. Present at the inaugural was Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Culture Dr. Mahesh Sharma.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that Noida has been completely transformed. Noida is now known for development and creating employment opportunities for the youth, the PM said. He added that Noida is being developed as the Make in India hub of the nation. In this context, Prime Minister mentioned about the presence of various electronic companies in Noida, including the world’s largest mobile factory.
The Prime Minister said that the country’s biggest airport is being built in Jewar, in Uttar Pradesh. Once completed, Jewar airport will not only bring ease of living but also will be economically beneficial to Uttar Pradesh.
Inaugurating the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology, Prime Minister said that the institute will provide modern amenities for research scholars and students from India and all over the world.
The Prime Minister said that a New India is being created. He added that this has been possible due to the strength and support given by 125 crore Indians. Saluting the bravery of the soldiers in giving a befitting response to terrorists, Prime Minister said that the Government will continue to take strong decisions against terrorism.
Earlier, delivering the Welcome address, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture enumerated the various infrastructural Projects that have been inaugurated by the government in the course of development. Mentioning the dream of the leader Deendayal Upadhyayji, he said these projects have turned into reality the dream of the great leader for the nation.
Speaking at the event Shri YogiAdityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, congratulated the Ministry of Culture and thanked the Government for gifting the state with a prominent institute like this.
The state-of-the-art institute, built at an estimated cost of Rs. 289 crore is spread over 25 acres. The 3 star ultra modern green building of the Institute is equipped with all latest technologies. The Institute comprises of an auditorium with seating capacity of 1000 people, an open air theatre and an Archaeological Museum. The Institute of Archaeology  is an academic wing of ASI under the Ministry of Culture. In the Institute , the students are provided with a supportive, enthusiastic and challenging academic atmosphere which enables them to achieve their full potential in the field of Archaeology.
Ministry of Science & Technology
SCTIMST scientists develop disinfected barrier-examination booth for examining COVID-19 patients
The examination booth is closed like a telephone booth for examining the patient without direct contact with the doctor to prevent transmission of infection
Installed UV light in the booth disinfects the chamber after each patient leaves
“A thoughtfully designed protective booth with clinician inputs is a good step in preventing transmission of infection”, says Professor Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST.
Scientists at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology ,Govt. of India, have designed and developed a disinfected barrier-examination booth for examining COVID-19 patients.
The innovative disinfected examination booth is closed like a telephone booth for examining the patient without direct contact with the doctor to prevent transmission of infection. It is equipped with a lamp, table fan, rack, and Ultraviolet  light.
The installed UV light in the booth disinfects the chamber after each patient leaves.The UV light installed has a wavelength of 254nmwith a 15 watts rating, which effectively removes most of the viral load within 3 minutes of exposure. A pair of gloves provided in the examination booth allows the patient’s physical examination.Additionally, an entry tunnel onthe side frame is provided to pass a Stethoscope within the chamber. This feature would help the doctor to place stethoscope on the patient and listen to heart and breath sounds.
After the examination, the patient is requested to vacate the chamber, and UV light will be turned on for 3minutes. When UV exposure in the chamber is completed, the next patient is examined, and the sequence is repeated. The Examination Booth hasdimensions of 210 cmX 150cmX 120cm, which provides enough space for thepatient.
"Providing the highest standards of safety to the doctors and the front-line medical workers while interacting with the carriers of a highly contagious virus is clearly a critical priority. A thoughtfully designed protective booth with clinician inputs is a good step in that direction”, said Professor Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST.
The team of innovatorsfrom SCTIMST comprises of Mr. Muraleedharan C. V,Mr. Ramesh Babu V.,Mr. D. S. Nagesh, Er. Saurabh S. Nair, Er. Arvind Kumar Prajapati, Dr. Sivakumar K. G. V., and theteam of Artificial Internal Organ & Division Of Extra Corporeal Devices , SCTIMST.The technical know-how of the Examination Booth has already been transferred to FlyTechIndustries, Trivandrum.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO successfully conducts second flight-test of indigenously developed conventional Surface-to-Surface missile ‘Pralay’
Defence Research and Development Organisation  successfully conducted second flight-test of indigenously developed conventional Surface-to-Surface missile ‘Pralay’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on December 23, 2021. For the first time, two consecutive flight tests of a ballistic missile have been conducted successfully on two consecutive days. The flight test met all the mission objectives. This launch proves the system in both the configurations of the missile.
In today’s launch, the ‘Pralay’ missile was tested for heavier payload and different range to prove the precision and lethality of the weapon. This launch was monitored by all the range sensors and instruments, including Telemetry, Radar and Electro-Optic Tracking System deployed across the eastern coast and the down range ships positioned near the impact point.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and associated teams for this consecutive successful development flight trial. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy appreciated the associated team and said, with this successful flight test, the country has proved strong design and development capabilities in defence R&D.
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