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25 Jan

India’s Top Thought Leaders provide their vision and ideas on draft STIP

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This policy document aims at taking everything into consideration to shape the future of the country: Professor K VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India “we focus on generated knowledge, but we need to consume them properly to bring innovation- connecting innovation to knowledge”:Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST A post-draft consultation process that saw the participation of some of the top experts and thought leaders from a range of disciplines brought in enriching ideas to strengthen the draft of the 5th National Science Technology and Innovation Policy. “There has been a digital revolution with immense changes in technology…

25 Jan

Ministry of I&B and Prasar Bharati gear up for Bharat Parv 2021

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Bharat Parv, a mega event is organized every year to coincide with the republic Day Celebrations. The event envisages generating patriotic fervor and showcases the rich and varied cultural diversity of the country. Bharat Parv 2021 scheduled from January 26 – 31, 2021 will be organized on a virtual platform by Ministry of Tourism, due to Covid pandemic situation. The Virtual platform will include theme pavilion for States, UT’s and various Ministries. The overall theme of Bharat Parv will also be focused towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat. Prasar Bharati, the National Broadcaster plays significant role towards promoting…

25 Jan

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacts with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awardees

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Women & Child Development Minister congratulates the Awardees on their achievement Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees, here today, via video conferencing. Union Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani was also present on the occasion. Congratulating the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awardees on their achievement, the Prime Minister said that this year’s awards are special as the recipient earned them in the difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic. During the interaction, the Prime Minister acknowledged the role of children in major behaviour-change campaigns like swachchta movement. He said when children got…

25 Jan

32 Children Awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar- 2021

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32 children have been awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2021. The Government of India has been awarding the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to the children with exceptional abilities and outstanding accomplishments, in the fields of innovation, scholastics, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery. The awardee children are from 32 districts of 21 States/UTs. 7 awards have been given in the field of Art & Culture, 9 awards have been given for Innovation and 5 for scholastic achievements. 7 children have won in Sports category, 3 children have been felicitated for Bravery and one child has been…

24 Jan

Veteran actor Biswajit Chatterjee crowned as Indian Personality of the Year at IFFI 51 Closing Ceremony

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“Bangladesh and India are one, not separate” Panaji : The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India, Goa has conferred Shri Biswajit Chatterjee, veteran actor, producer, director and singer of Hindi and Bengali cinema, with the Indian Personality of the Year Award, in Goa today, January 24, 2021. The award has been presented to the actor at the closing ceremony today, together by Governor of Goa Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Babul Supriyo. The Award was announced by Union Minister for…

24 Jan

Shri Amit Shah launched ‘Ayushman CAPF’ scheme for personnel and dependents of Central Armed Police Forces

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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched 'Ayushman CAPF' scheme for personnel and dependents of Central Armed Police Forces during a function in Guwahati, Assam Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to serve and take care of those serving the country, making our soldiers Ayushman a priority of the Modi Government I believe that the soldiers who are serving our motherland should not worry about their families, it is our responsibility to take care of their families All CAPF personnel and their families in the country, with a simple card swipe, will receive free treatment in 24,000 hospitals When…

23 Jan

Andaman and Nicobar Command conducts Tri-Services Para Jumping and Freefall Skydiving Training Course

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Andaman and Nicobar Command has accomplished yet another milestone by conducting the first ever Tri-Services Para Jumping and Freefall skydiving training course at Air Force Station Car Nicobar. The course was conducted by the Indian Air Force which trains personnel of Indian Armed Forces. During the Joint para jumping and skydiving course with participants from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, a total of 267 jumps were undertaken within a short span of 04 days and a total of 31 persons qualified the basic and advanced course. The participants of basic course earned Para Wing. The training…

23 Jan

Government of Gujarat signs MOU with Adani Port and SEZ Ltd. For India’s Biggest Multi-Model Logistics Park

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Chief Minister adds another benchmark towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in Gujarat Special Features of Multi-Model Logistic Park • Spread in an area of 1450 acres with a Dedicated Air Cargo Complex • Will provide direct air, rail and road connectivity • Estimated investment of Rs.50 thousand crores and direct and indirect employment to 25,000 people • Construction will begin within 6 months of statutory approvals and the project will be completed by 2023 in three phases Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani has added yet another milestone towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in Gujarat. It is a step towards…

23 Jan

CM announces for construction of 8 new GIDCs in the State and Multi Storey Shed in 5 Districts and ‘Model Estate’

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CM digitally allots 264 plots of GIDC at Charupin Patan through computerized draw Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupanihas made an important announcement for the industrial sector of the state stating that Gujarat is ready to take the lead in developing the industrial sector to make our Prime Minister's dream of making India a five trillion economy come true. He digitally allotted 264 plots of GIDC atCharup of Patan District through computerized draw. We are providing a conducive environment to the factory-manufacturing units in the state for the development of the distinctive product of each district in Gujarat and…

23 Jan

Final stage of Union Budget 2021-22 commences with Halwa Ceremony

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Finance Minister launches “Union Budget Mobile App” to provide easy and quick access to Union Budget information to all stakeholders The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the Budget making process for Union Budget 2021-22, was held in North Block here today afternoon in the presence of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. A customary Halwa ceremony is performed every year before the “lock-in” process of Budget preparation begins. In an unprecedented initiative, Union Budget 2021-22 will be delivered in paperless form for the first time. The Union Budget 2021-22 is to be presented on 1st…