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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Ministry of Power concludes Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 with felicitation of Sanitation/ Housekeeping staff (Safai-Mitras) and staff

    Source: Government of India

    Ministry of Power concludes Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 with felicitation of Sanitation/ Housekeeping staff (Safai-Mitras) and staff

    Ministry organizes 170 Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs (SMSS) during the campaign

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 5:26PM by PIB Delhi

    The Ministry of Power, along with its Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and various associated organizations, organized activities of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign for 2024, themed “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata” (Cleanliness as Nature – Cleanliness as Culture).  This initiative focused on comprehensive cleanliness, raising community awareness, and promoting the benefits of maintaining a clean environment.

    Focus Areas

    The SHS 2024 campaign emphasized on three primary pillars:

    1. Swachhta Ki Bhagidari (Public Participation, Awareness, and Advocacy)
    2. Sampoorna Swachhta (Comprehensive Cleanliness, including Swachhta Lakshit Ekayi – CTUs)- some picture of CTUs (Before and After) are enclosed)
    3. Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs (Preventive Health Checkups and Social Security Coverage)

    Special attention was given to identifying, adopting, and maintaining Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs).

    Pre-Launch Activities

    In preparation for this campaign, the Ministry of Power and its organizations have initiated the following key activities:

    1. Nodal Officer Appointments: Nodal officers have been designated across the Ministry, CPSUs, and other organizations to streamline efforts. A dedicated WhatsApp group has been created for timely communication and action.
    2. Awareness Campaign: Banners and hoardings promoting SHS 2024 have been displayed at Shram Shakti Bhawan (SSB) and in the offices of CPSUs and other organizations. Social media platforms are also being leveraged to raise awareness about the upcoming activities.

    Progress Since the SHS 2024 Launch

    Since the official launch of SHS on September 17, 2024, the following actions were  undertaken:

    1. The Pledge: On launch day, the Ministry and its organizations collectively took a pledge to prioritize cleanliness both within and outside their offices.
    2. Tree Plantation Drive: A large-scale tree plantation initiative began on September 17, 2024, resulting in the planting of 5,011 trees to date.
    3. Community Engagement Initiatives: As of October 03rd , 2024, the following community-driven actions have been taken:
      • 1217 Swachhata Mein Jan Bhagidari (SMJB) initiatives have been launched.
      • 408 Swachhata Lakshya Ekai (SLE) units have been created.
      • 170 Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs (SMSS) have been organized.
      • 257 CTUs have been identified, adopted, and will be maintained over the years.
    4. Distribution of Sanitary Kits: On September 17 and 23, 2024, sanitary kits (gloves, masks, brooms, wipers, etc.) were distributed to housekeeping staff engaged in the Ministry to ensure safe and effective cleaning of office premises.
    5. Sanitary Pad Vending/Dispensing Machines and Incinerators: On September 26, 2024, sanitary pad vending machines and incinerators with a capacity of 100 pads were installed in the five female restrooms in Shram Shakti Bhawan, under the Ministry of Power, to promote a healthy and clean environment.
    6. Preventive Health Check-up: As part of the SHS 2024 campaign, a preventive health check-up camp was organized on September 26, 2024, for 25 Safai-Mitras (housekeeping staff) and staff involved in insecticide spraying.
    7. Distribution of Immunity Booster Kits: On September 26, 2024, Immunity Booster Kits, containing items like Chyawanprash, Dettol soap, masks, sanitizer, and protein supplements, etc. were provided to Safai-Mitras and drivers engaged in the general pool in the Ministry of Power.
    8. A Mega Shramdaan activity was organized for the employees of Ministry of Power officers/officials on 01st October, 2024 at nearby area of PFC office complex, Barakhamaba Road, New Delhi. Appx. 800 officers/officers were participated in this Shramdaan activity.

    Swachhata Hi Seva Concluded on October 2nd, 2024

    The Swachhata Hi Seva campaign 2024 was conclude on 2nd October 2024 (Swachh Bharat Diwas) with a Shramdaan activity conducted at Shram Shakti Bhawan, followed by felicitation of all the Sanitation/ Housekeeping staff (Safai-Mitras) and staff involved in insecticide spraying by distributing of Woolen Quilts to them for their consistent efforts in ensuring the success of this event.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Organizations under Ministry of Textiles conduct ‘Cleaning of Office Premises’ under Swachhata Hi Seva 2024

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 5:53PM by PIB Delhi

    Organizations under the Ministry of Textiles conducted ‘Cleaning of Office Premises’ under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign.

    National Institute of Fashion Technology:

    Mass-scale cleanliness of dining and cooking spaces activities were undertaken under the Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign on 01.10.2024.

    The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd., Navi Mumbai

    As a part of the “Swatchhata Hi Seva “ Campaign, a mass-scale cleanliness drive at public spaces was undertaken wherein all officials offered their Shramdaan in the said activity.

    Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts):

    This office has done fogging of pest control activity. Fogging machines, also known as foggers or misters, serve as versatile tools in pest control and disinfection. These machines work by producing a fine mist or fog of pesticide or disinfectant solution, which effectively reaches and treats areas that are difficult to access using traditional methods.

    Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd., (CCIC) New Delhi:

    Pest control drive was undertaken at CCIC, JVB Showroom during the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ Campaign 2024.

      

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Activities of Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare during the Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 4.0

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 5:30PM by PIB Delhi

    Special Campaign 4.0 was launched by Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), which is being implemented in two phases namely Preparatory Phase from 16th – 30th September 2024 and Main Phase from 2nd – 31st October, 2024.

    For the Preparatory Phase, Nodal Officer of this Department has already been appointed.  Nodal Offices for all Divisions of this Department and all Subordinate / Attached Offices, PSU, Autonomous Bodies and Authorities under the administrative control of DA&FW have also been appointed.

    During the Preparatory Phase, Nodal Officers of all Division and of Subordinate / Attached Offices, PSU, Autonomous Bodies and Authorities under the administrative control of DA&FW have been asked to identify the pendency and  to furnish the given targets regarding cleanliness sites, space management, disposal of scrap & redundant items, disposal of references from MPs, State Governments, Inter-Ministerial references, Parliament Assurances, PMO References, Public Grievances and its Appeals and Record Management etc.

    During the Preparatory Phase from 16th to 30th Sept., 2024, the following parameters/targets have been identified in respect of the various Divisions of DA&FW and its Subordinate / Attached Offices, PSU, Autonomous Bodies and Authorities for the Special Campaign 4.0:

    S. No.

    Parameters

    Targets
    1.  

    No. of cleanliness campaign sites

    1172
    1.  

    Number of pending references from MPs

    44
    1.  

    Number of pending references from State Governments

    06
    1.  

    Pending Parliamentary Assurances

    15
    1.  

    Pending PMO References

    01
    1.  

    Number of Rules/Processes identifying for simplification

    01
    1.  

    Pending Public Grievances

    4702
    1.  

    Pending PG Appeals

    284
    1.  

    Number of files to be reviewed

    43040
    1.  

    Number of e-files to be reviewed

    1050

     

    The main phases started from today i.e 03.10.2024

    This Department also participated in Swachhta Hi Sewa – 2024 Campaign in which, around 930+ events were organized under SHS-2024. Out of these events, 645+ sub-events were organized under “Swachhta Me Jan Bhagidari” component. Across the country, 63 Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) were identified and under these 63 CTUs, Shramdan and cleanliness drive at 258 locations under Swachhta Lakshit Ekayi, were conducted. 29 Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs were organized. 

    On occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, 2024, Shramdan and cleanliness drives was organized at Subordinate / Attached Offices, PSU, Autonomous Bodies and Authorities under the administrative control of this Department.

    Shramdan and cleanliness drive was organized at North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Biswnath Chariali, District: Biswanath, Assam

    Shramdan and cleanliness drive was organized at Locust cum IMP Centre, Nagaur, Rajasthan.

    In the Implementation Phase from 2nd to 31st October, 2024, all sincere and dedicated efforts will be made to achieve the given targets identified during the Preparatory Phase for Special Campaign 4.0 by all Divisions/Sections and outstation/field offices under the administrative control of DA&FW.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: NICDC’s Logistics Data Bank achieves milestone of tracking 75 Million containers

    Source: Government of India (2)

    NICDC’s Logistics Data Bank achieves milestone of tracking 75 Million containers

    Revolutionizing logistics landscape, Logistics Data Bank fuels India’s growth as a global manufacturing hub

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 6:10PM by PIB Delhi

    Logistics Data Bank (LDB), a key initiative under NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL), has achieved a significant milestone by successfully tracking over 75 million EXIM containers. This achievement underscores LDB’s role in transforming India’s logistics ecosystem, providing the sector with greater visibility and analytics.

    CEO & MD, NICDC and Chairman, NLDSL, Shri Rajat Kumar Saini commended the achievement, stating, “This is a monumental achievement for NLDSL and LDB. Tracking 75 million containers reflects the growing impact of digitalization in India’s logistics sector. LDB has significantly enhanced the country’s supply chain efficiency and is instrumental in India’s journey toward becoming a global manufacturing hub. Our commitment remains unwavering in continuing to support the growth of the logistics sector.”

    LDB serves as a single-window container logistics visualization system, providing comprehensive tracking using container numbers. This system tracks containers between ports and their hinterlands, including Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Container Freight Stations (CFSs), port-associated parking plazas, toll plazas, railway stations, industrial corridors, SEZs, and empty yards, etc. during EXIM and domestic journeys.

    The World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI), which ranks countries based on their logistics performance, has recognized the pivotal role of LDB in India’s improved rankings. India’s LPI ranking improved from 44 in 2018 to 38 in 2023, showcasing the significant advancements in logistics efficiency driven by LDB’s contributions.

    Moreover, LDB has seen widespread acceptance within the trade community, with an average of over 45 lakh unique container searches per month. This high usage reflects the system’s effectiveness and the value it brings to stakeholders within the logistics sector. LDB’s tracking services can be accessed through a single window via http://www.ldb.co.in, simplifying the container tracking process for logistics stakeholders.

    In addition to container tracking, LDB also publishes analytics reports, offering valuable insights into metrics such as dwell time, transit time, and comparative performance of various ports and terminals. These reports provide stakeholders with essential data to enhance logistics efficiency.

    About LDB

    The project is currently operational at all the port terminals across 18 ports (30 Terminals which handles 100% container traffic) in India, encompassing approximately 435+ Container Freight Stations (CFSs), Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Empty Yards (EYs), Parking Plazas (PPs), as well as around 183 Toll plazas, 03 Integrated Check Posts (ICPs), 11 Industrial Zones and 88 Manufacturing Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

    About NLDSL

    NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL) has been at the forefront of transforming India’s logistics sector through its innovative solutions like LDB and ULIP. By leveraging advanced technology, NLDSL has enhanced efficiency, transparency, and digitization within the industry.

    The company was established on December 30, 2015, with the primary objective of harnessing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance efficiency in the Indian logistics sector. It is a joint venture between the Government of India represented by National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) and Japanese IT major NEC Corporation.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and US Secretary of Commerce Ms. Gina Raimondo co-chair India-U.S. CEO Forum

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and US Secretary of Commerce Ms. Gina Raimondo co-chair India-U.S. CEO Forum

    Forum stands as indispensable catalyst for economic cooperation between India and US; serves as key advisory body to India-US Commercial Dialogue

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 5:59PM by PIB Delhi

    The India-U.S. CEO Forum, chaired jointly by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, and US Secretary of Commerce, Ms. Gina Raimondo was held today in Washington D.C., USA.

    The India-U.S. CEO Forum convened as a platform to allow private sector members to develop and provide recommendations to the Indian and US governments that reflect the private sector’s views, concerns and suggestions about the creation of an environment in which the bilateral economic links are strengthened. The Forum works in tandem with, and provides inputs to, government-to-government U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue.

    The Forum is co-chaired from Private Sector by Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, and Mr. James Taiclet, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lockheed Martin. This is the third time the Forum has been convened since its reconstitution in November 2022 by the Governments of India and the USA and saw participation from 16 CEOs. Both governments appreciated the Forum’s progress on initiatives and its achievements over the past two years.

    The CEOs, under the seven working groups, presented priority areas to create stronger partnerships and boost growth across various critical areas such as Entrepreneurship and Promoting Small Businesses, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace and Defence, ICT and Digital Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Environment, Infrastructure and Manufacturing, Financial Services, Trade and Investments, among others.

    Both sides deliberated on the progress made as of the last meeting of the Forum in March 2023, including the launching of innovation handshake and a knowledge sharing platform called NIHIT (Network for Innovation and Harnessing Investments and Trade).

    Government representatives and CEOs reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening commercial and trade ties, driving economic growth and innovation, and fostering a resilient bilateral partnership.

    Earlier during the day, Minister Goyal began his third day of the U.S. tour with the offering of a floral tribute at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial across the Embassy of India in Washington D.C. in remembrance of his 155th birth anniversary.

    The Minister of Commerce and Industry met with the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ms. Gina Raimondo over a luncheon meeting and discussed areas of mutual interests. They discussed the pathway for strengthening bilateral cooperation in critical minerals supply chains as recommended by the US-India CEO forum. They also discussed opportunities to increase US investments in India especially in some of the new industrial cities being planned in India.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates and lays foundation stone of projects worth ₹919 cr including various development works of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in Gujarat

    Source: Government of India

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates and lays foundation stone of projects worth ₹919 cr including various development works of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in Gujarat

    After Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is the only national leader who transformed the cleanliness campaign into a mass movement

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has worked to spread the cleanliness campaign and its ethos throughout the country

    Efforts should be made to bring Ahmedabad to the top in the upcoming cleanliness survey

    The construction of modern schools in the area by the Nagar Prathmik Shiksha Samiti is a commendable initiative

    These initiatives being taken by Nagar Prathmik Shiksha Samiti will become an important medium for the overall development of children by making the education system easier

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 6:28PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid foundation of projects worth Rs. 919 crore in Gujarat including various development works of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).  On this occasion Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel and many other dignitaries were also present.    

    Beginning his address with Navratri greetings, Shri Amit Shah said that today, development projects worth ₹919 crore have been inaugurated and laid the foundation for, which include works related to health, education, libraries, parks, and small street vendors. He stated that the most significant of these is the construction of modern schools by the Municipal Nagar Prathmik Siksha Samiti. Shri Shah expressed his gratitude towards AMC, stating that due to the corporation’s efforts, all municipal primary schools in his parliamentary constituency have successfully been transformed into model schools.

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that if children properly benefit from the initiatives of the Primary Education Committee, there will be no doubt that India’s future is bright. He added that when we see children from poor families taking an interest in subjects like science, art, music, and many others, all the despair in life disappears, and we feel confident that India’s future is bright.

    Shri Amit Shah said that today, development projects worth approximately ₹472 crore have been inaugurated and laid the foundation for in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Additionally, development projects worth around ₹446 crore have been inaugurated and launched in Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha constituency of MP Shri Hasmukhbhai Patel and in Ahmedabad West Lok Sabha constituency of MP Shri Dineshbhai Makwana. He mentioned that all these development projects will enhance facilities for the residents of Ahmedabad city.

    Shri Shah further said that Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, over the past few years, has approved projects worth ₹23,951 crore in Ahmedabad city, Kalol and Sanand taluka, some areas of Ahmedabad city, and the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Moreover, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has also inaugurated development projects worth around ₹14,000 crore. He added that in the past five years, a total of ₹37,000 crore worth of development projects have been carried out in just one Lok Sabha constituency.

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that numerous development initiatives have been undertaken in seven assembly constituencies of Ahmedabad. These include efforts related to child nutrition, exercise facilities, libraries to enhance knowledge for adolescents, water collection ponds, the planting of 4 million saplings in a year, the construction of roads, overbridges, street lights, hospitals, primary health centers, and primary schools.

    Shri Amit Shah said that AMC has decided to bring Ahmedabad to the forefront in the cleanliness campaign competition. He emphasized that efforts should be made to bring Ahmedabad to the top in the upcoming cleanliness survey. Shri Shah acknowledged that it might not be possible to achieve the first position this time, but we should set a goal to make a fresh start and work towards creating an Ahmedabad that reaches the top position in cleanliness among all municipal corporations in India by next year.

    Union Home Minister stated that after Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is the only national leader who has turned the cleanliness campaign into a people’s movement. Prime Minister Modi envisioned that every home in the country should have toilet facilities. After 70 years of independence, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi initiated this campaign. His aim was to ensure that clean drinking water is available in every household, and that our homes, societies, streets, cities, and villages are clean, fostering a culture of cleanliness among citizens. Union Home Minister mentioned that Shri Narendra Modi is the only Prime Minister who has spoken about the construction of toilets from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

    Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has worked to promote the cleanliness campaign and its values across the entire country, from Nagaland to Kerala and from Uttar Pradesh to Assam.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, ASHVA (YARD 337)

    Source: Government of India (2)

    LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, ASHVA (YARD 337)

    THIRD 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG ON 03 OCT 24 AT M/s TRSL KOLKATA

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 6:28PM by PIB Delhi

    Third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Ashva (Yard 337) was launched by Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (WB) on 03 Oct 24 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited Kolkata. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Govt of India.

    Contract for construction and delivery of six 25T BP Tug was concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) in consonance with “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative of the Government of India. This Tug is built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The availability of Tugs will provide impetus to Operational commitments of IN by facilitating assistance to Naval ships and submarines during berthing and un-berthing, turning and manoeuvring in confined waters. The Tugs will also provide afloat firefighting assistance to ships alongside, and at anchorage, and will also have capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Chairs 4th General Council Meeting of Khelo India Scheme

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Chairs 4th General Council Meeting of Khelo India Scheme

    Draft Sports Policy Released for Public Consultation

    Union Minister Directs Reconstitution of Sub-Committees for Athlete Welfare, Talent Identification, and Strengthening Sports Ecosystem

    Union Minister Stresses Whole-of-Government Approach for Coordinated Talent Identification Efforts Across Agencies

    Ministry to Develop Dedicated Portal for Sports Recruitment in Collaboration with States and Central Ministries

    Unified National Database to Capture and Consolidate All Existing Sports Infrastructure in the Country

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 6:34PM by PIB Delhi

    The 4thmeeting of the General Council (GC) of the Khelo India Scheme was held under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi today. The meeting was attended by senior officials from States, prominent Sports Control Boards, National Sports Federations, and key representatives from Central Ministries.

    In a significant announcement, the Union Minister informed that a Draft Sports Policy has been released on the Ministry’s website for public consultation. This policy aims to modernize and update the current framework in line with the evolving sports landscape of the country. Stakeholders, including the governments of States and Union Territories, as well as the general public, are invited to submit their feedback. Once finalized, this policy will also serve as a model for states that have yet to establish their own sports policies.

    During the meeting, Dr. Mandaviya reviewed the progress of the Khelo India Scheme and held detailed discussions on improving sports infrastructure and facilities to enhance athlete performance. He emphasized the need for a Whole-of-Government Approach to ensure coordination among various agencies involved in talent identification and nurturing under different Central and State Government schemes, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and National Sports Federations.

    The Union Minister directed the reconstitution of sub-committees to focus on:

    1. Improving recruitment policies and procedures across Ministries and Departments to ensure better career progression for sportspersons.
    2. Enhancing welfare and support systems for athletes.
    3. Developing effective programs for talent identification at the grassroots level.

    In another key decision, Union Minister announced the creation of a dedicated portal that will contain information on sports recruitment across Central Ministries. States will also be encouraged to use this platform to advertise sports quota vacancies, improving accessibility and transparency in recruitment.

    The meeting also included a review of the progress on the unified sports infrastructure database under PM Gati Shakti. Dr. Mandaviya directed the collation of data from States, Sports Federations, and other entities to create a comprehensive inventory of all sports infrastructure in the country.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country

    Source: Government of India (2)

    13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country

    In the last 10 years, medicines worth Rs.6100 crores sold through Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana; led to estimated savings of Rs. 30,000 Crores for citizens as compared to the branded medicines

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 7:16PM by PIB Delhi

    Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, as of September 30, 2024, a total of 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country. Notably, in September 2024, these Kendras achieved record sales of ₹200 Crores – the highest monthly sales in the history of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.

    For comparison, in September 2023, sales were ₹141 Crores, highlighting a significant 42% growth on year to year basis. This remarkable increase reflects the programs success in providing affordable and accessible healthcare solutions to the masses. Overall up to September 2024, there has been 31.20% of total annual growth as sales target of Rs. 913.30 Cr. has already been achieved. Almost 10 lakh people daily purchase medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

    Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), in last 10 years, sale of medicines worth Rs. 6100 crores have been done through Kendras, which has led to estimated savings of Rs. 30,000 Crores for the citizens as compared to the branded medicines.

    Under the PMBJP, a medicine is priced on the principle of a maximum of 50% of the average price of the top three branded medicines. The price of Jan Aushadhi Medicines, surgical devices and nutraceutical products are cheaper at least by 50% and in some cases, by 80% to 90% of the market price of branded medicines available in the market. PMBI has already been progressing at very fact pace towards achieving the target of 25000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in India.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Department of Pharmaceuticals conducts comprehensive exercise to identify targets under Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 4.0

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Department of Pharmaceuticals conducts comprehensive exercise to identify targets under Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 4.0 

    Department of Pharmaceuticals identified 11,0046 sites for cleaning activities, surpassing the 9,624 sites achieved in the previous phase

    The Department of Pharmaceuticals is among the few ministries achieving 100% digitization of file management maintaining a fully paperless office

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 7:15PM by PIB Delhi

    As part of the preparatory phase for Special Campaign 4.0, the Department of Pharmaceuticals, along with its affiliated offices (NPPA), autonomous bodies (NIPERs), PSUs (HAL, KAPL, and BCPL), and the society (PMBI), conducted a comprehensive exercise to identify targets based on parameters and criteria set by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG). These targets have been uploaded on the SCDPM 4.0 Portal.

    In this phase, the Department of Pharmaceuticals identified 11,0046 sites for cleaning activities, surpassing the 9,624 sites achieved in the previous phase. The Department remains committed not only to ensuring accessibility, availability, and affordability of medicines for all but also to promoting cleanliness and environmental sustainability through this initiative. The Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), a society under the Department’s aegis, is leading the implementation of this campaign. PMBI is mobilizing efforts to clean a vast network of 11,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs), with 2,786 in the East Zone, 2,700 in the North Zone, 2,718 in the South Zone, and 2,796 in the West Zone. Additionally, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), through its 20 Price Monitoring and Resource Units (PMRUs), National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), and three PSUs—Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited(KAPL), Hindustan Antibiotics Limited(HAL), and Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited (BCPL)—are contributing by organizing outdoor cleaning campaigns.

    Furthermore, the Department of Pharmaceuticals is among the few ministries that have achieved 100% digitization of file management, maintaining a fully paperless office. Currently, there are 9,797 e-files, of which 5,126 are active. During the campaign period, the Department will review the “4,671 parked files.”  In addition, total 4805 Physical files have been identified by NPPA, NIPERs and PSUs.

    Additionally, the PSUs under the Department have committed to disposing of identified scrap following due procedures, with an expected revenue of approximately ₹33 lakhs. The goal is to achieve full compliance with all identified parameters across attached offices, autonomous institutions, and PSUs by the end of the campaign, while also reducing pendency in the key areas highlighted by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG).

    Overall, the Department aims to significantly reduce pendency in all targets identified during the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 4.0.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Swachhta Hi Seva , 2024 campaign successfully conducted by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 7:41PM by PIB Delhi

    Swachhta Hi Seva, 2024 Fortnight was observed by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs from 14thSeptember to 2ndOctober, 2024 with the theme ‘Swabhav Swachhta- Sanskar Swachhta’.

    To mark the launch of Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) 2024, Swachhata Pledge was administered by Shri Umang Narula, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on 17.09.2024 in a function wherein Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary and other officers/officials of the Ministry were present.

    During the Swachhta Hi Seva 2024 campaign, various activities like “Swachhata Bhagidari” through “Shramdaaan” (Cleanliness drives with participation of all)/ reviewing/recording/weeding out of physical files etc. were conducted in the Ministry.

    Shri Umang Narula, Secretary and Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs led the Mass Cleanliness Drive at and around Kerala Education Society Senior Secondary School, R. K. Puram, New Delhi. Officers/officials of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs along with School children took part in the Shramdaan for the cause of Swachhata.

    In line with the campaign, a Tree Plantation Drive was conducted under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Abhiyan, led by Shri Umang Narula, Secretary, MoPA and Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, MoPA in the same School. The tree plantation symbolizes the Ministry’s commitment to environmental conservation besides its protection and the promotion of a cleaner and greener India.

    This event underscores the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to uphold the values of cleanliness and environmental responsibility as part of its larger mission to serve the public good. Trees play an important role in keeping our environment clean. By providing clean air, they make us healthy.

    To imbibe the spirit of Swachhata amongst students, an Essay writing competition was also held in the same school on the theme of SHS 2024 “Swabhaav Swachhata, Sanskar Swachhata” wherein students from different classes participated. To encourage students, Secretary, MoPA awarded best three students of Essay competition with Cash prize and Certificates for their performance in Essay writing competition.

    Ministry regularly kept posting Messages on Social Media Platforms about cleanliness activities being conducted.

    Secretary and Additional Secretary carried out inspections in the Ministry to check status of cleanliness etc. for ensuring progress of SHS campaign.

    SHS, 2024 campaign ended with felicitation of Safai Mitras who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our communities clean and safe. In the concluding ceremony, Additional Secretary gave a clear message that  Swachhata campaign may not be limited to a fortnight only but everyone must do efforts every day to ensure neatness and cleanliness of environment around us and also that internal cleanliness (purity of mind) is as much as important and desirable as the external cleanliness.

    Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs lauded the efforts of the employees and insisted maintaining the momentum throughout the year. The successful campaign undertaken and enthusiastic participation made by employees reinforce the Ministry’s untiring commitment to a cleaner and healthier India.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS), 2024 campaign successfully conducted by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 7:41PM by PIB Delhi

    Swachhta Hi Seva, 2024 Fortnight was observed by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs from 14th September to 2nd October, 2024 with the theme ‘Swabhav Swachhta- Sanskar Swachhta’.

    To mark the launch of Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) 2024, Swachhata Pledge was administered by Shri Umang Narula, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on 17.09.2024 in a function wherein Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary and other officers/officials of the Ministry were present.

     

    During the Swachhta Hi Seva 2024 campaign, various activities like “Swachhata Bhagidari” through “Shramdaaan” (Cleanliness drives with participation of all)/ reviewing/recording/weeding out of physical files etc. were conducted in the Ministry.

    Shri Umang Narula, Secretary and Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs led the Mass Cleanliness Drive at and around Kerala Education Society Senior Secondary School, R. K. Puram, New Delhi. Officers/officials of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs along with School children took part in the Shramdaan for the cause of Swachhata.

    In line with the campaign, a Tree Plantation Drive was conducted under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Abhiyan, led by Shri Umang Narula, Secretary, MoPA and Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, MoPA in the same School. The tree plantation symbolizes the Ministry’s commitment to environmental conservation besides its protection and the promotion of a cleaner and greener India.

    This event underscores the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to uphold the values of cleanliness and environmental responsibility as part of its larger mission to serve the public good. Trees play an important role in keeping our environment clean. By providing clean air, they make us healthy.

    To imbibe the spirit of Swachhata amongst students, an Essay writing competition was also held in the same school on the theme of SHS 2024 “Swabhaav Swachhata, Sanskar Swachhata” wherein students from different classes participated. To encourage students, Secretary, MoPA awarded best three students of Essay competition with Cash prize and Certificates for their performance in Essay writing competition.

    Ministry regularly kept posting Messages on Social Media Platforms about cleanliness activities being conducted.

    Secretary and Additional Secretary carried out inspections in the Ministry to check status of cleanliness etc. for ensuring progress of SHS campaign.

    SHS, 2024 campaign ended with felicitation of Safai Mitras who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our communities clean and safe. In the concluding ceremony, Additional Secretary gave a clear message that  Swachhata campaign may not be limited to a fortnight only but everyone must do efforts every day to ensure neatness and cleanliness of environment around us and also that internal cleanliness (purity of mind) is as much as important and desirable as the external cleanliness.

    Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs lauded the efforts of the employees and insisted maintaining the momentum throughout the year. The successful campaign undertaken and enthusiastic participation made by employees reinforce the Ministry’s untiring commitment to a cleaner and healthier India.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Ministry of Education organizes workshop on ‘Volunteering for Ullas’

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:07PM by PIB Delhi

    Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education presided over a virtual workshop with students of Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) under the NCTE on ‘Volunteering for Ullas’ today. The workshop aimed at fostering Youth Volunteerism from TEIs to achieve full literacy across India as enshrined in the NEP 2020. Smt. Archana Sharma Awasthi, Joint Secretary, DoSE&L; Prof. Pankaj Arora, Chairperson, NCTE; Ms. Kesang Y. Sherpa, Member Secretary, NCTE; Smt. Preeti Meena, Director, DoSE&L, and other officials were present at the meeting.

    While addressing the students and teachers from TEIs, Shri Sanjay Kumar emphasized coming together to pay special attention to promoting literacy across the country in all sections of society. He exhorted that illiterate people in our society should be given the gift of literacy. Teacher Educators and administrators should support and guide the students at their institutes in registering on the ULLAS App, he added.

    Smt. Archana Sharma Awasthi presented on the agenda of the workshop of ‘ULLAS: Nav Bharat Literacy Programme’ and encouraged the students and teachers to join the program for community service and engagement.

    Prof. Pankaj Arora highlighted that the National Council for Teacher Education is fully committed to realizing the dream of Viksit Bharat by achieving the goal of ‘Jan Jan Saakshar’.

    Ms. Kesang Y. Sherpa presented on the Role of Teacher Education Institutions in ULLAS. While presenting the role of NCTE in the context of the implementation of ULLAS, she highlighted that for the academic session 2023-24, NCTE had directed all Teacher Education Institutions to connect 8-10 students with the ULLAS initiative and motivate them to become volunteer teachers and contribute to nation building cause. The students can earn 2 Credits for Community Engagement & Service for active participation in activities related to ULLAS-New India Literacy Programme (NILP), NSS & Other community activities, she added.

    Smt. Preeti Meena gave a detailed presentation on Ullas which also covered the implementation steps of Ullas in TEIs.

    More than 18,000 TEIs, faculty and student-teachers were inducted during the session.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Last date for submitting applications (fresh & renewal) on National Scholarship Portal for 2024-25 under NMMSS extended

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:05PM by PIB Delhi

    The last date for submission of applications by the selected meritorious students on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the year 2024-25 has been extended up to 15.10.2024. The NSP portal is open for submission of applications by students with effect from 30th June 2024. In this project year 2024-25, the selected students are first to do a one-time registration (OTR) on the NSP, after which they have to apply for the scholarship scheme that they have selected. The FAQ details for registration on NSP can be accessed at https://scholarships.gov.in/studentFAQs.

    Through the ‘National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme,’ implemented by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, scholarships are awarded to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to arrest their drop-out after elementary level, i.e., Class VIII and encourage them to complete their school education up to higher secondary level, i.e., Class XII.

    The scheme provides one lakh fresh scholarships every year for Class IX students who clear the qualifying exam for the scholarship conducted by the State/UT governments. The scholarship is continued through renewal mode from Classes X to XII based on the student’s academic performance. The scheme is applicable only to students studying in State Government, Government-aided and local body schools and the scholarship amount is Rs. 12000 per annum per student.

    The NMMSS is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – the one-stop platform for scholarship schemes disbursed to students by the Government of India. As of 01.10.2024, 81443 fresh and 152617 renewal applications have been finally submitted by the applicants. NMMSS scholarships are disbursed directly into the bank accounts of selected students by electronic transfer through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) following DBT mode. The eligibility parameters for availing the scholarship include parental income not more than Rs. 3.50 lakh per annum, a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in the Class VII examination for appearing in the selection test for award of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students).

    On the NSP portal, there are two levels of verification of the scholarship application of selected students, Level-1 (L1) verification is at the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) and Level-2 (L2) is with the District Nodal Officer (DNO). The last date for INO level (L1) verification is 31.10.2024 and for DNO level (L2) verification is 15.11.2024.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cabinet approves the PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) to promote sustainable agriculture and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) to achieve food security for self sufficiency

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Cabinet approves the PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) to promote sustainable agriculture and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) to achieve food security for self sufficiency

    States given flexibility to reallocate funds from one component to another based on their specific requirement

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:14PM by PIB Delhi

     The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) for rationalization of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) operating under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s into two-umbrella Schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), a cafeteria scheme and Krishonnati Yojana (KY).  PM-RKVY will promote sustainable agriculture, while KY will address food security & agricultural self-sufficiency. All components shall leverage technology to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the various components.

    The PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) will be implemented with total proposed expenditure of Rs.1,01,321.61 crore. These Schemes are implemented through the State Governments.

    This exercise ensures that all the existing schemes are being continued.   Wherever it was considered necessary to give fillip to any area for farmer’s welfare, the scheme has been taken up in Mission mode, for example National Mission for Edible Oil-Oil Palm [NMEO-OP], Clean Plant Program, Digital Agriculture & National Mission for Edible Oil-Oil Seeds [NMEO-OS].

    The scheme Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER), a component under the KY, is being modified by adding an additional component namely MOVCDNER- Detailed Project Report (MOVCDNER-DPR), which will provide flexibility to the North Eastern  states  to address critical challenges.

    By rationalization of the schemes, the States are given an opportunity to prepare a Comprehensive Strategic Document on Agriculture Sector of the State in a holistic manner. The Strategic Document focuses not only the production and productivity of the crops but also tackles the emerging issues of Climate Resilient Agriculture and development of Value Chain approach for agricultural commodities. These plans are envisaged to articulate the overall strategy and the schemes/programs, linked with the objectives flowing from the strategic framework.

    The rationalisation of Various Schemes has been undertaken to:

    •      To avoid duplication, ensure convergence and provide flexibility to States.

    •      Focus on emergent challenges of Agriculture – Nutrition security, Sustainability, Climate resilience, value chain development & private sector participation.

    •      State governments will be able to draw a comprehensive strategic plan suiting their requirements for agriculture sector.

    •      Annual Action Plan (AAP) of States can be approved in one go rather approving individual scheme-wise AAPs.

     

    One important change is to provide, in PM-RKVY, the state governments be given flexibility to re-allocate funds from one component to other based on their state specific requirements.

    Out of the total proposed expenditure of Rs.1,01,321.61 crore the projected expenditure towards central share of DA&FW is Rs.69,088.98 crore and states share is Rs.32,232.63 crore. This includes Rs.57,074.72 crore for RKVY and Rs.44,246.89 crore for KY.

    The PM-RKVY comprises of the following schemes:

                    i.        Soil Health Management

                  ii.        Rainfed Area Development 

                 iii.        Agro Forestry

                 iv.        Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

                  v.        Agricultural Mechanization including Crop Residue Management

                 vi.        Per Drop More Crop

               vii.        Crop Diversification Programme

              viii.        RKVY DPR component

                 ix.        Accelerator Fund for Agri Startups

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cabinet Approves National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Cabinet Approves National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31

    Mission aims at making India self reliant in seven years in oilseeds’ production

    Mission will introduce SATHI Portal enabling States to coordinate with stakeholders for timely availability of quality seeds

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:13PM by PIB Delhi

    The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic oilseed production and achieving self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oils. The Mission will be implemented over a seven-year period, from 2024-25 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of Rs 10,103 crore.

    The newly approved NMEO-Oilseeds will focus on enhancing the production of key primary oilseed crops such as Rapeseed-Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, and Sesamum, as well as increasing collection and extraction efficiency from secondary sources like Cottonseed, Rice Bran, and Tree Borne Oils. The mission aims to increase primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31. Together with NMEO-OP (Oil Palm), the Mission targets to increase domestic edible oil production to 25.45 million tonnes by 2030-31 meeting around 72% of our projected domestic requirement. This will be achieved by promoting adoption of high-yielding high oil content seed varieties, extending cultivation into rice fallow areas, and promoting intercropping. The Mission will harness ongoing development of high-quality seeds by using cutting-edge global technologies such as genome editing.

    To ensure the timely availability of quality seeds, the Mission will introduce an Online 5-year rolling seed plan through the ‘Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory (SATHI)’ Portal, enabling states to establish advance tie-ups with seed-producing agencies, including cooperatives, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and government or private seed corporations. 65 new seed hubs and 50 seed storage units will be set up in public sector to improve the seed production infrastructure.

    Additionally, over 600 Value Chain Clusters will be developed across 347 unique districts, covering more than 10 lakh hectares annually. These clusters will be managed by value chain partners such as FPOs, cooperatives, and public or private entities. Farmers in these clusters will have access to high-quality seeds, training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and advisory services on weather and pest management.

    The Mission also seeks to expand oilseed cultivation by an additional 40 lakh hectares by targeting rice and potato fallow lands, promoting intercropping, and promoting crop diversification.

    Support will be extended to FPOs, cooperatives, and industry players to establish or upgrade post-harvest units, enhancing recovery from sources such as cottonseed, rice bran, corn oil, and Tree-Borne Oils (TBOs).

    Furthermore, the Mission will promote awareness of recommended dietary guidelines for edible oils through an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign.

    The Mission aims to significantly enhance domestic oilseed production, advancing the goal of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in edible oils, thereby reducing import dependency and conserving valuable foreign exchange while boosting farmers’ incomes. This mission will also accrue significant environmental benefits in the form of low water usage and improved soil health and making productive use of crop fallow areas.

    Background:

    The country is heavily reliant on imports which account for 57% of its domestic demand for edible oils. To address this dependency and promote self-sufficiency, the Government of India has undertaken a series of measures to enhance domestic production of edible oils, including the launch of National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) with an outlay of Rs 11,040 crore to boost oil palm cultivation in the country in 2021.

    In addition, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for mandated edible oilseeds has been significantly increased to ensure remunerative prices to the oilseed farmers. The continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) ensures that oilseed farmers receive MSP through price support scheme and price deficiency payment scheme. Besides,  20% import duty on edible oils has been imposed to protect domestic producers from cheap imports and encourage local cultivation.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cabinet approves Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II comprising three corridors – (i) Madhavaram to SIPCOT, (ii) Light House to Poonamallee Bypass and (iii) Madhavaram to Sholinganallur

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Cabinet approves Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II comprising three corridors –  (i) Madhavaram to SIPCOT, (ii) Light House to Poonamallee Bypass and (iii) Madhavaram to Sholinganallur

    Phase II will comprise 128 stations with new lines of 118.9 km enabling total Metro Rail Network of 173 kms in Chennai

    Financial implications will be Rs.63,246 crore

    Commuter friendly multi-modal integration at 21 locations

    Approved corridors connect North to South and East to the West of Chennai

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:23PM by PIB Delhi

    The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs for Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II comprising three corridors.  The total length of the approved lines will be 118.9 km with 128 stations.

    The project completion cost is Rs.63,246 crore and is planned to be completed by 2027.  Once Phase-II is fully operational, the Chennai city will have a total Metro Rail network of 173 Km.  The Phase II Project comprises following three corridors:

    • Corridor-(i):         from Madhavaram to SIPCOT for a length of 45.8 Km with 50 stations.
    • Corridor-(ii):        from Lighthouse to Poonamalle Bypass for a length of 26.1 Km with 30 stations, and
    • Corridor-(iii):       from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur for a length of 47 Km with 48 stations.

     

    Once Phase-II is fully operational, the Chennai city will have a total Metro Rail network of 173 Km.

    Benefits and Bolstering Growth:

    The Phase-II of Chennai Metro Rail Project represents a significant advancement in the city’s infrastructure development. Phase-II acts as a major expansion of the Metro Rail Network in the city.

    Enhanced Connectivity: Phase-II will add approximately 118.9 Km of new metro lines. The Corridors of Phase-II connects North to South and East to the West of Chennai passing through the major influence areas at Madhavaram, Perambur, Thirumayilai, Adyar, Sholinganallur, SIPCOT, Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, Porur, Villivakkam, Anna Nagar, St. Thomas Mount connecting large number of industrial, commercial, residential and institutional establishments and also provides effective Public Transport for the work force engaged in these clusters       and connectivity to various parts of the city. It will extend connectivity to rapidly growing areas like Sholinganallur, which serves as a hub for the south Chennai IT corridor. By connecting Sholinganallur via ELCOT, the metro corridor will cater to the transportation needs of the burgeoning IT workforce.

    Reduction in Traffic Congestion: Metro Rail as an efficient alternate road transport and with Phase-II as an extension to the Metro Rail network in the Chennai city is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and will be particularly impactful on heavily congested routes of the city. Reduction in road traffic can lead to smoother movement of vehicles, reduction in travel time, increasing overall road safety etc.

    Environmental Benefits: With the addition of Phase-II Metro Rail Project and increase in overall Metro Rail Network in Chennai city, can significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel-based transport.

    Economic Growth: Reduced travel times and improved access to different parts of the city can enhance productivity by allowing individuals to reach their workplaces more efficiently. The construction and operation of Phase-II will generate numerous jobs in various sectors, from construction workers to administrative staff and maintenance personnel. Also, the enhanced connectivity can stimulate local businesses, especially in areas near new metro stations which can also attract investment and development in previously less accessible regions.

    Social Impact: The expansion of Phase-II Metro Rail network in Chennai will provide more equitable access to public transport, benefiting diverse socio-economic groups and reducing transport disparities which will contribute to a higher quality of life by reducing commute times and improving access to essential services.

    The Phase-II Chennai Metro Rail Project is set to be a transformative development for the city. It promises to deliver enhanced connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, environmental benefits, economic growth, and improved quality of life. By addressing key urban challenges and providing a foundation for future expansion, Phase-II will play a crucial role in shaping the city’s development trajectory and sustainability.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cabinet approves India to Join International Energy Efficiency Hub by signing the Letter of Intent

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Cabinet approves India to Join International Energy Efficiency Hub by signing the Letter of Intent

    Decision will help India gain access to an exclusive 16 nation group sharing strategic energy practices and innovative solutions

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:25PM by PIB Delhi

    The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of ‘Letter of Intent’ thus enabling India to join the ‘Energy Efficiency Hub’.

     India will join the International Energy Efficiency Hub (Hub), a global platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting energy efficiency worldwide. This move solidifies India’s commitment to sustainable development and aligns with its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

     Established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), in which India was a member, the Hub brings together governments, international organizations, and private sector entities to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions. By joining the Hub, India will gain access to a vast network of experts and resources, enabling it to enhance its domestic energy efficiency initiatives. As of July, 2024, sixteen countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, European Commission, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United States and United Kingdom) have joined the Hub.

     As a member of the Hub, India will benefit from opportunities for collaboration with other member states, sharing its own expertise and learning from international best practices. The country will also contribute to global efforts to address climate change by promoting energy-efficient technologies and practices.

     Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), the statutory agency, has been designated as the implementing agency for the Hub on behalf of India. BEE will play a crucial role in facilitating India’s participation in the Hub’s activities and ensuring that India’s contributions align with its national energy efficiency goals.

     By joining the Hub, India is taking a significant step towards more sustainable future. The country’s participation in this global platform will help to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and improve energy security.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cabinet approves and announces Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 78 days to railway employees

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:34PM by PIB Delhi

    In recognition of the excellent performance by the Railway staff, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved has approved payment of PLB of 78 days for Rs. 2028.57 crore to 11,72,240 railway employees.

    The amount will be paid to various categories, of Railway staff like Track maintainers, Loco Pilots, Train Managers (Guards), Station Masters, Supervisors, Technicians, Technician Helpers, Pointsman, Ministerial staff and other Group XC staff.  The payment of PLB acts as an incentive to motivate the railway employees for working towards improvement in the performance of the Railways.

    Payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Durga Puja/ Dusshera holidays. This year also, PLB amount equivalent to 78 days’ wages is being paid to about 11.72 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees.

    The maximum amount payable per eligible railway employee is Rs.17,951/- for 78 days. The above amount will be paid to various categories, of Railway staff like Track maintainers, Loco Pilots, Train Managers (Guards), Station Masters, Supervisors, Technicians, Technician Helpers, Pointsman, Ministerial staff and other Group ‘C staff.

    The performance of Railways in the year 2023-2024 was very good. Railways loaded a record cargo of 1588 Million Tonnes and carried nearly 6.7 Billion Passengers.

    Many factors contributed to this record performance. These include improvement in infrastructure due to infusion of record Capex by the Government in Railways, efficiency in operations and better technology etc.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cabinet approves conferring status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:30PM by PIB Delhi

    The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to confer the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.  The Classical Languages serve as a custodian of Bharat’s profound and ancient cultural heritage, embodying the essence of each community’s historical and cultural milestone.

    Point Wise Detail & Background:

    The Government of India decided to create a new category of languages as “Classical Languages” on 12th October 2004 declaring Tamil as Classical Language and setting following as criteria for the status of Classical Language:

    A.   High Antiquity of its early texts/ recorded history over a thousand years.

    B.   A body of ancient literature/ texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generation of speakers.

    C.   The literary tradition must be original and not borrowed from another speech community.

    A Linguistic Experts Committee (LEC) was constituted by the Ministry of Culture under Sahitya Akademi in Nov 2004 to examine the proposed languages for the status of Classical Language.

    The criteria were revised in Nov 2005 as following, and Sanskrit was declared as Classical Language:

                       I.          High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.

                      II.          A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.

                    III.          The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community.

                   IV.          The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.

    The Government of India, has conferred status of Classical Languages to following languages so far:

    Language

    Date of Notification

     

    Tamil  

    12/10/2004

    Sanskrit

    25/11/2005

    Telugu 

    31/10/2008

    Kannada 

    31/10/2008

    Malayalam 

    08/08/2013

    Odia

    01/03/2014

     

    A proposal from the Maharashtra Government in 2013 was received in the Ministry requesting Classical Language status to Marathi, which was forwarded to the LEC. The LEC recommended Marathi for Classical Language. During the inter-ministerial consultations on the draft note for cabinet in 2017 for conferring classical status to the Marathi language, MHA advised to revise the criteria and make it stricter. PMO vide its comment stated that the Ministry may conduct an exercise to find out how many other languages are likely to become eligible.

    In the meantime, proposal from Bihar, Assam, West Bengal was also received for conferring status of Classical Language to Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali.

    Accordingly, Linguistics Experts Committee (under Sahitya Akademi) in a meeting on 25.07.2024, unanimously revised the criteria as below. Sahitya Akademi has been appointed as nodal agency for the LEC.

    i.   High antiquity of (its) is early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500- 2000 years.

    ii.  A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a heritage by generations of speakers.

    iii. Knowledge texts, especially prose texts in addition to poetry, epigraphical and inscriptional evidence.

    iv.  The Classical Languages and literature could be distinct from its current form or could be discontinuous with later forms of its offshoots.

    The committee also recommended following languages to be fulfilling revised criteria to be considered as a Classical Language.

    I.        Marathi

    II.        Pali

    III.        Prakrit

    IV.        Assamese

    V.        Bengali

     

    Implementation strategy and targets: 

    The Ministry of Education has taken various steps to promote Classical Languages. Three Central Universities were established in 2020 through an Act of Parliament for promotion of Sanskrit language. The Central Institute of Classical Tamil was set up to facilitate the translation of ancient Tamil texts, promote research and offer courses for University students and language scholars of Tamil. To further enhance the study and preservation of Classical Languages, the Centres for Excellence for studies in Classical Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Odia were established under the auspices of the Central Institute of Indian Languages in Mysuru. In addition to these initiatives, several national and internation awards have been instituted to recognize and encourage achievements in the field of Classical Languages. Benefits extended to Classical Languages by the Ministry of Education include National Awards for Classical Languages, Chairs in Universities, and Centers for promotion of Classical Languages.

    Major impact, including employment generation:

    The inclusion of languages as Classical Language will create significant employment opportunities, particularly in academic and research fields. Additionally, the preservation, documentation, and digitization of ancient texts of these languages will generate jobs in archiving, translation, publishing, and digital media.

    States/districts covered:

    The primary states involved are Maharashtra (Marathi), Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (Pali and Prakrit), West Bengal (Bengali), and Assam (Assamese). The broader cultural and academic impact will extend nationally and internationally.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Ministry of Culture is undertaking the Special Swachhata Campaign 4.0

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:28PM by PIB Delhi

    Ministry of Culture is undertaking the Special Swachhata Campaign 4.0 within the Ministry and its Attached, Subordinate and Autonomous Organizations across the country. The Campaign started with a Preparatory Phase from 16thto 30thSeptember, 2024 during which the targets for disposing and cleaning during the Campaign period have been earmarked. The implementation Phase of the campaign has started from 2ndOctober, 2024 and will continue up to 31stOctober, 2024. During the Campaign, special focus is being given on reducing pendency, improving Swachhata and space management in Govt. Offices.

    During the Preparatory Phase of the Special Campaign, Ministry along with its organizations have identified 529 sites across the country for cleanliness. Besides, Ministry has identified pending 101 MP references, 45 Parliamentary Assurances, 22 PMO references, 13 States Govt. references and 220 Public Grievances, 436 PG Appeals for disposal and redressal. Besides, 12,668 physical files and 3,261 e-files have also been identified for review. Scrap Disposal has been scheduled on 14.10.2024 across the Ministry and its Organizations.

    Every year the fortnight of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ (SHS) activities is observed to strengthen voluntarism and collective action from officials and public to bring a positive impact in offices and society through Swachhata. This year also, the Ministry of Culture & its various organizations organized activities like Walkathon, Waste to Art Workshops, Lectures, massive cleanliness drives, health camps, Nukkad Nataks, competitions, distribution of sanitation kits etc.

    Waste to Art Workshop conducted at National Council of Science Museums, New Delhi

    Nukkad  Natak staged at Shastri Bhavan premises, New Delhi

    At the conclusion of SHS 2024 & on the occasion of Swachh Bharat Diwas celebration on 2nd October 2024, the Ministry of Culture & Archaeological Survey of India organized a Shramdan & Ek Ped Maa ke Naam Campaign at Purana Quila, Delhi.

    During this campaign, hundreds of Officials participated for Shramdan and thoroughly cleaned the backside area of Purana Quila. After that, a plantation drive was also carried out under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Campaign. Further, the Arts items made from waste by Ministry Officials & Students during the workshop have been put on display for public awareness at the site. The cleanliness workers were distributed sanitation kits comprising of Sanitizers, Soap, First Aid Kit, Gloves & Mask etc. for maintaining hygiene.

    Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Sub-Regional Centre, Jagdalpur has conducted Special Campaign 4.0 on Swachh Bharat in Udukda village of Udkuda gram panchayat of Kanker district, Chhattisgarh on 2nd  October, 2024. This year the Special Campaign 4.0 was organized at the rock art site of the Udkuda village in Chhattisgarh state where the focus of the Campaign was preserving the ancient rock art heritage sites of Chhattisgarh through imparting the awareness among the village youth, elders, leaders, college students and tourists.

     

    Daily progress will be monitored and uploaded on the SCDPM portal hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. All Attached, Subordinate and Autonomous Organizations are enthusiastically participating in the campaign in full swing to achieve the targets set by the Ministry for the period.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PIB Statement

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:46PM by PIB Delhi

    Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions appreciated the efforts made by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to enhance the progressive use and circulation of Official Language Hindi through kanthasth software, Anuvaadini and Bhashini apps, and workshops. Dr. Jitendra Singh extended his best wishes to all the officers and employees on the occasion of conferring Rajbhasha Kirti Award 2024 (first) for best performance in Rajbhasha Hindi to the Department.

    The department has integrated the kanthasth software with e-office in its office. This facilitates officers and employees to translate their file noting from english in to Hindi. About three thousand pages of Specific reports, issued by the Department such as NESDA-Way Forward, reports of Ministries/Departments related to CPGRAMS, and States/UTs reports related to CPGRAMS, Annual Report of CPGRAMS, Report of Grievance Redressal Index, Secretariat reforms Report and the monthly summary report of the Department are being translated every year through Anuvaadini app.  CPGRAMS is the largest grievance redressal portal in the country under the Department on which complaints can be lodged in 22 languages. Any citizen can get redressal in his or her regional language with the help of Bhashini on CPGRAMS. Every year 2.5 lakh complainants are using this facility.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cabinet approves modified Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) Scheme for the major ports and dock labour Board employees/workers from 2020-21 to 2025-26

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:36PM by PIB Delhi

    The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved modification of the existing Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) Scheme for the major ports and dock labour Board employees/workers from 2020-21 to 2025-26.

    The modified PLR scheme applicable from 2020-21 to 2025-26 will benefit about 20,704 employees of Major Port Authorities and Dock Labour Board Employees/workers. The total financial implication for the entire period will be about Rs.200 crore.

    Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has accordingly modified the Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) Scheme for all Major Port Authorities and Dock Labour Board employees/workers for the years 2020-21 to 2025-26 increasing weightage for calculation of PLR to port specific performance instead of weightage to all India performance. Productivity |Linked Reward (PLR) has been calculated on the wage ceiling for calculation of Bonus at Rs.7000/- per month. PLR shall be paid annually by enhancing the port specific performance weightage from 50% to 55% and further increasing to 60%. The All India Port performance weightage will also come down to 40% over a period till 2025-26, This is replacing the existing equal weightage of 50% for the All India port performance and the specific Port performance. It is expected that the proposed modification will bring about the efficiency factor along with competition among the Major Ports.

    This PLR Scheme will foster better industrial relationship and congenial work atmosphere in the Port Sector, apart from stimulating better productivity.

    Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) is an existing scheme for the employees/workers of Major Port Trusts and Dock Labour Board, wherein financial reward is being granted to employees/workers on yearly basis based on the settlement arrived at between Management and the Labour Federations of the Major Port Authorities.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh appreciates efforts made by Department of ARPG to enhanc progressive use and circulation of Official Language Hindi

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:46PM by PIB Delhi

    Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions appreciated the efforts made by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to enhance the progressive use and circulation of Official Language Hindi through kanthasth software, Anuvaadini and Bhashini apps, and workshops. Dr. Jitendra Singh extended his best wishes to all the officers and employees on the occasion of conferring Rajbhasha Kirti Award 2024 (first) for best performance in Rajbhasha Hindi to the Department.

    The department has integrated the kanthasth software with e-office in its office. This facilitates officers and employees to translate their file noting from english in to Hindi. About three thousand pages of Specific reports, issued by the Department such as NESDA-Way Forward, reports of Ministries/Departments related to CPGRAMS, and States/UTs reports related to CPGRAMS, Annual Report of CPGRAMS, Report of Grievance Redressal Index, Secretariat reforms Report and the monthly summary report of the Department are being translated every year through Anuvaadini app.  CPGRAMS is the largest grievance redressal portal in the country under the Department on which complaints can be lodged in 22 languages. Any citizen can get redressal in his or her regional language with the help of Bhashini on CPGRAMS. Every year 2.5 lakh complainants are using this facility.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Department of Financial Services (DFS) aims to clean more than 30,000 sites during Special Campaign 4.0

    Source: Government of India

    Department of Financial Services (DFS) aims to clean more than 30,000 sites during Special Campaign 4.0

    DFS would also focus on specific activities that are relevant to financial service sector that enable operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:49PM by PIB Delhi

    The Special Campaign 4.0 is being undertaken by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, with full enthusiasm and true spirit. The campaign phase has been commenced from 2ndOctober 2024.  During the Preparatory Phase, Nodal Officers of this Department and of field organisations have been appointed.

    All organisations and sections of DFS have identified the pendency and have set a target under various suggestive parameters/activities of the campaign. DFS has also set a target to clean more than 30,000 sites across the country, as against 26,958 sites cleaned during the Special Campaign 3.0.

    The DFS would also focus on specific activities that are relevant to financial service sector viz. updating dormant accounts, renewal of locker agreements, claim settlements, pension grievances redressal and updating nomination in accounts etc. which enables operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction. DFS has also requested its organisations to utilise the opportunity by undertaking customer centric initiatives like installation of water dispensers, enhancement of sitting areas/lobby for senior citizens, construction of ramps for Divyangjans etc.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister hails Cabinet Decision to confer Classical Language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 10:05PM by PIB Delhi

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the Cabinet Decision to confer Classical Language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages

    The Prime Minister posted on X:

    “I am immensely delighted that Assamese will now get the status of a Classical Language after this was approved by the Union Cabinet. Assamese culture has thrived for centuries, and it has given us a rich literary tradition. May this language continue to become even more popular in the times to come. My congratulations.”

    “I am very happy that the great Bengali language has been conferred the status of a Classical Language, especially during the auspicious time of Durga Puja. Bengali literature has inspired countless people for years. I congratulate all the Bengali speakers all over the world on this.”

    “Marathi is India’s pride. 

    Congratulations on this phenomenal language being accorded the status of a Classical Language. This honour acknowledges the rich cultural contribution of Marathi in our nation’s history. Marathi has always been a cornerstone of Indian heritage. 

    I am sure with the status of a Classical Language, many more people will be motivated to learn it.”

    “Pali and Prakrit are at the root of India’s culture. These are languages of spirituality, wisdom and philosophy. They are also known for their literary traditions. Their recognition as Classical Languages honours their timeless influence on Indian thought, culture and history. 

    I am confident that after the Cabinet decision on recognising them as Classical Languages, more people will be motivated to learn about them. This is indeed a joyous moment!”

    “কেন্দ্ৰীয় মন্ত্ৰীসভাৰ অনুমোদন পোৱাৰ পিছত অসমীয়াই এতিয়া ধ্ৰুপদী ভাষাৰ মৰ্যাদা লাভ কৰাত মই অতিশয় আনন্দিত হৈছোঁ।  অসমীয়া সংস্কৃতিয়ে যুগ যুগ ধৰি উজ্বলি উঠিছে আৰু আমাক এক চহকী সাহিত্যিক পৰম্পৰা প্ৰদান কৰিছে।  আগন্তুক সময়ত এই ভাষা আৰু অধিক জনপ্ৰিয় হৈ পৰক।  সকলোকে মই অভিনন্দন জনালোঁ।”

    “আমি অত্যন্ত খুশি যে মহান বাংলা ভাষাকে ধ্রুপদী ভাষার মর্যাদা দেওয়া হয়েছে আর তাও পবিত্র  দুর্গা পূজার  সময়েই।বাংলা সাহিত্য অসংখ্য মানুষকে বছরের পর বছর ধরে অনুপ্রাণিত করে আসছে । এই উপলক্ষে বিশ্ব জুড়ে  সকল  বাংলা ভাষাভাষী-কে  অভিনন্দন জানাই ।”

    “मराठी भाषा ही भारताचा अभिमान आहे. या अद्वितीय भाषेला अभिजात भाषेचा दर्जा मिळाल्याबद्दल अभिनंदन. हा सन्मान म्हणजे मराठी भाषेने आपल्या देशाच्या इतिहासात दिलेल्या समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक योगदानाचा गौरवच आहे. मराठी भाषा ही कायमच भारतीय वारशाचा आधारस्तंभ राहिली आहे. मला खात्री आहे की अभिजात भाषेचा दर्जा मिळाल्याने ही भाषा शिकण्यासाठी असंख्य लोकांना प्रेरणा मिळेल.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Department of Financial Services (DFS) concludes Swachhata Hi Seva-2024 campaign; plants more than two lakh saplings across the country

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Department of Financial Services (DFS) concludes Swachhata Hi Seva-2024 campaign; plants more than two lakh saplings across the country

    More than 25,000 events organised during the campaign, including Swachhata Pledge, Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir, Plantation drive – Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam along with mass scale cleanliness drives

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 8:52PM by PIB Delhi

    The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, along with its organisations (PSBs, PSFIs, PSICs etc) participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva, 2024 campaign observed from 17thSeptember to 2nd October with the Theme of ‘Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata’.  

    More than 25,000 events were organised during the campaign. All organisations took up Swachhata Pledge, Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir, Plantation drive- Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam along with mass scale cleanliness drives. The activities were organised in full force with enthusiasm by involving staff members, customers and general public in almost all States & UTs of the country.

    More than two lakh saplings were planted as part of the SHS Campaign. Various Health camps, Walkathon, Human Chain, Mass Cleanliness Drive, Shramdaan etc were taken up on large scale covering almost all districts of the country. More than 3780, Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) were transformed during SHS -2024.

     

     

         

     

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    https://x.com/bankofbaroda/status/1837367079206539643

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates a newly constructed Police Commissioner’s Office in Ahmedabad, built at a cost of ₹140 crore

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates a newly constructed Police Commissioner’s Office in Ahmedabad, built at a cost of ₹140 crore

    The new building will also be an attempt by the Ahmedabad Police to establish a new working system

    The ‘Joint Interrogation Center’ in the building, ‘Tera Tujhko Arpan’ portal and the book ‘Cyber Saathi’ were also inaugurated

    Modi ji has put forward the concept of pro-active, predictive and scientific approach for pro-active policing

    Many innovations of Gujarat Police in the form of ‘E-GujCop’, body-worn camera and ‘Vishwas’ project, have established its identity as the most modern police force in the country

    Gujarat Police’s campaign against narcotics is exemplary

    Use of technology in three new criminal laws, will complete the judicial process in time for timely justice

    Posted On: 03 OCT 2024 10:19PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the newly constructed Police Commissioner’s Office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today.  On the occasion, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel along with other dignitaries attended the program.

    In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that the new building of the Police Commissioner’s Office in Ahmedabad will not only enhance the facilities of the building but will also enable the Ahmedabad police to establish a new working system.

    Union Home Minister stated that the sevenstorey Police Commissioner’s Office, built with modern technology at a cost of approximately ₹140 crores and covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, includes facilities for the fitness of personnel such as a gym, parking for citizens, CCTV cameras, fire safety equipment, and centralized Air conditioning. He mentioned that this modern building will not only ensure security but also houses a police museum that will showcase the measures taken for the security of Ahmedabad from the beginning to the present.

    He said that a beautiful memorial has also been constructed here in the memory of the police personnel who were martyred to protect the citizens. Besides, a public convenience center and a control room have also been created which will cover every nook and corner of Ahmedabad and ensure the security of the entire city.

    Shri Amit Shah stated that the new Police Commissioner’s Office building also saw the inauguration of the ‘Joint Interrogation Center’ and the ‘Tera Tujhko Arpan’ portal, along with the launch of the ‘Cyber Saathi’ book. The first two initiatives aim to raise awareness among people affected by cybercrime and help them recover their lost money. He mentioned that the establishment of the ‘Joint Interrogation Center’ was made so that central agencies and Ahmedabad police can conduct inquiries in a correct and scientific manner during riots, terrorist attacks, and other situations of unrest.

    Union Home Minister explained that India’s internal security landscape has significantly changed over the past 10 years. A decade ago, there were three major hotspots in the country—Kashmir, the Northeast, and Naxal-affected areas—where bomb blasts were so common that they barely made the news. It was considered as normal. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, due to permanent and systematic measures over the past 10 years, and the dedicated work from a security and development perspective, violence in these three hotspots has reduced by 70 per cent. Shri Shah added that security agencies across the country, along with state police forces, have worked together to reduce mortality rate by 72 per cent in Kashmir, the Northeast, and Naxal-affected areas. He said that this success shows that in the coming days, ‘Naxal free India’ and ‘Terrorism free India’ are going to be a reality.

    Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has made efforts to bring about several changes in the police culture. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has put before the country the concept of pro-active, predictive and scientific approach for pro-active policing. Shri Shah also mentioned that India has made a radical overhaul of the colonial-era criminal laws by creating three new criminal laws, and their implementation has already begun across the country. In these laws, provisions have been made for the use of technology to solve crimes, prevent crimes, complete prosecution quickly and punish as many criminals as possible.Keeping the next 100 years in mind, the laws have been designedto account for future technologies, so that there will be no need to change these laws over the next century.To prevent delays in investigations, prosecutions, and other judicial processes, it has been decided to impose time limits on police, lawyers, and judges on 83 instances of the judicial process.

    Union Home Minister stated that after the implementation of the three new laws, the process of developing the necessary infrastructure has begun. Once this is in place, within the next three years, India’s criminal justice system will become the most modern in the world. He added that with the new laws in effect, the entire process of justice, from filing of an FIR up to justice from the Supreme Court, will be completed within three years, ensuring timely justice for the people.

    Shri Amit Shah stated that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has elevated India’s economy from the 11th to the 5th position globally, and by 2027, we are surely on track to become the world’s third-largest economy. At such a critical time, police officers need robust legal support to ensure the security of our nation, including cybersecurity, and to prevent economic crimes. The three new criminal laws will provide strong backing to police officers in their efforts.

    Union Home Minister said that the Gujarat Police has made several technological innovations throughout its glorious history. Initiatives like ‘E-GujCop’, ‘body-worn cameras’, and the ‘Vishwas Project’ have helped Gujarat Police establish itself as one of the most modern police forces in the country, which is a matter of pride. He added that the way the Gujarat Police has launched a determined campaign against narcotics is commendable, and they are now cited as an example across the country for its investigation.

    Shri Amit Shah also mentioned that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has envisioned a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Gujarat has always been a progressive state. This is the same Gujarat that used to experience frequent curfews in the 1980s and 1990s, but now the situation has changed, and a safe environment has been established in the state.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: US Department of Labor enters agreement with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics to resolve alleged gender pay discrimination at Delaware facility

    Source: US Department of Labor

    NEWARK, DE – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has entered into a conciliation agreement with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. to resolve alleged pay discrimination against female employees at its manufacturing facility in Newark. 

    A routine OFCCP compliance review found that, beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the employer paid females in system engineer roles less than male counterparts in similar positions at the laboratory diagnostics manufacturing center. Such action violates Executive Order 11246, which prohibits federal contractors from discriminating in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

    In addition to paying eight female system engineers $57,200 in back wages and interest, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics made $24,821 in salary adjustments for three women. The company also agreed to review its compensation practices and policies and train managers to ensure future compliance. 

    “Our conciliation agreement with Siemens reflects the U.S. Department of Labor’s continued efforts to bridge gender wage gaps and hold federal contractors accountable when they fail to comply with the law,” said Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Regional Director Samuel B. Maiden in Philadelphia.

    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. is contracted by the National Institutes of Health and employs about 1,300 workers in Newark. Since 2020, the company has held at least $882 million in federal contracts with numerous federal agencies including the National Institute of Health and the Department of Defense.

    Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. is the holding company of Siemens Healthineers AG’s U.S., based in Germany. 

    In addition to Executive Order 11246, OFCCP enforces Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. These laws, as amended, prohibit federal contractors and subcontractors from discrimination in employment because of disability or status as a protected veteran.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Stephen Roe Lewis Pictures a Brighter Future | The Future Thanks You | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (Video News)

    Join Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor of the Gila River Indian Community, as he shares his vision for 2045.

    What does a thriving indigenous future look like? Visit https://thefuturethanksyou.com to share your own vision and see how our choices today can make it a reality.

    The Future Thanks You – a campaign from the Verified initiative by the United Nations and Purpose – aims to build support for a future powered by renewable energy.

    #TheFutureThanksYou #ClimateAction

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