Prime Minister reviews status of COVID-19 and preparedness for COVID19 vaccination

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwWIdlUmk7hmyOUh4qPr8hd-8ang3WVRgXaf0K1CSnOyZOHu8Wgio1Htr-xqA7Mx4sKm6xHRvZ73T1m0mHyWnzZAwUyQANLJqwY47SPuk4VP-EX6iaiBqbQLb611i6OOR-MzUYkjX3Nk/s448/Modi-new.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlwWIdlUmk7hmyOUh4qPr8hd-8ang3WVRgXaf0K1CSnOyZOHu8Wgio1Htr-xqA7Mx4sKm6xHRvZ73T1m0mHyWnzZAwUyQANLJqwY47SPuk4VP-EX6iaiBqbQLb611i6OOR-MzUYkjX3Nk/s320/Modi-new.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">In view of the forthcoming festivals including Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu etc., the COVID19 vaccination will start from 16th January 2021. Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of COVID-19 in the country along with the preparedness of the State/UTs for COVID vaccination, today. Meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretary to PM, Health Secretary, and other senior officials concerned.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Prime Minister took a detailed and comprehensive review of status of COVID management covering various issues. Emergency Use Authorisation or Accelerated Approval has been granted by the National Regulator for two vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin) which have established safety & immunogenicity.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The PM was also briefed about the preparedness status of the Centre in close collaboration with the State and UT governments for roll out of the vaccine in the near future. The vaccination exercise in underpinned by the principles of people’s participation (Jan Bhagidari); utilizing experience of elections (booth strategy) and Universal Immunization Program (UIP); no compromise of existing healthcare services, especially national programs and primary health care; no compromise on scientific and regulatory norms, other SOPs; and an orderly and smooth implementation driven by technology.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine will provide priority to the healthcare workers and the frontline workers who are estimated to be around 3 cr, followed by those above 50 years of age and the under-50 population groups with co-morbidities numbering around 27 cr.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Prime Minister was also apprised about the Co-WIN Vaccine Delivery Management System. The unique digital platform will provide real time information of vaccine stocks, their storage temperature and individualized tracking of beneficiaries of the COVID-19 vaccine. This platform will assist the program managers across all levels through automated session allocation for pre-registered beneficiaries, their verification and for generating a digital certificate upon successful completion of the vaccine schedule. More than 79 lakh beneficiaries have been already registered on the platform.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As the vaccinators and vaccine administrators comprise a crucial pillar of the vaccination exercise, their training process was detailed out. 2,360 participants were trained during national level Training of Trainers which comprised state immunization officers, cold chain officers, IEC officials, development partners etc. More than 61,000 programme managers, 2 lakh vaccinators and 3.7 lakh other vaccination team members have been trained so far as part of trainings at States, Districts and Block levels.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Prime Minister was also apprised on the three phases of dry runs having been conducted across the country. The third dry run was conducted yesterday across 615 districts covering 4895 session sites in 33 States/UTs.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">After the detailed review, it was decided that in view of the forthcoming festivals including Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu etc., the COVID19 vaccination will start from 16th January 2021.</span></p>

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Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) for OBC & Others: Facts in Brief

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBN9fs7EBvKqWhxijimitqtPhIA1DEeIdlPLYTe1BzYdfBzF7AMpvupRBqtYkpjEQiMwUqs_X1JWntsDkCAjmg1zXvOmh8IJRb0JWUCQ6kBddb1lpbOY83fH_skqFeyRF72sMm5WTU0Q40GPuNUp7oIa8OviqKnTRXVfjFvDRdk8XM53v7DFeSztxM36Q/s640/social-justice-ministry-india.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBN9fs7EBvKqWhxijimitqtPhIA1DEeIdlPLYTe1BzYdfBzF7AMpvupRBqtYkpjEQiMwUqs_X1JWntsDkCAjmg1zXvOmh8IJRb0JWUCQ6kBddb1lpbOY83fH_skqFeyRF72sMm5WTU0Q40GPuNUp7oIa8OviqKnTRXVfjFvDRdk8XM53v7DFeSztxM36Q/w400-h300/social-justice-ministry-india.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The scheme Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme- SHREYAS, has been proposed to implement during the 2021-22 to 2025-26 by placing two ongoing Central Sector schemes for OBC and others namely – (i) National Fellowship for OBC (ii) Dr.Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Backward Classes (EBCs).</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The main objective of the schemes is Educational Empowerment of OBC & EBC students by way of awarding fellowship (financial assistance) in obtaining quality higher education and interest subsidy on educational loan for overseas studies.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Scheme comprises following 2 components: 1. National Fellowship for OBC students</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The scheme aims at providing financial assistance to the OBC students in obtaining quality higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil and Ph.D in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The scheme is designed to provide a total number of 1000 Junior Research Fellowships per year to undertake advanced studies and research leading to M.Phil. /Ph.D. Degrees, who have qualified in the following tests: i)National Eligibility Test  – Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) of UGC (for Humanities/Social Sciences) or ii) UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR) NET-JRF Joint Test (for Sciences)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The scheme covers all universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and are implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of the scheme of UGC Fellowships being awarded to research students pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Salient features of the Scheme:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The scheme is now implemented by the Ministry through the designated Central Nodal Agency; National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (A Govt. of India Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and All universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Eligibility </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Eligibility conditions are as per notification for UGC-NET and CSIR-UGC-NET examinations. The rate of fellowship for JRF level is Rs.31000 per month and for SRF level it is Rs.35000 per month, besides contingencies amount. Out of 1000 slots available under this scheme, 750 will be allocated for the subjects under National Eligibility Test – Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) of UGC and remaining 250 UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR) NETJRF joint test (for Science streams). These 1000 slots will be over and above the OBC Students selected under the normal reservation policy of the Government. At least 5% of the total seats should be reserved for students with disabilities while making selection of candidates for award of fellowships by the UGC.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Achievements: Rs.40.11 crore has been released during 2023-24 (pto 3rd Quarter)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Component 2. Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) & Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> “Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This is a Central Sector Scheme to provide interest subsidy to the student belonging to the OBCs and EBCs on the interest payable for the period of moratorium for the Education Loans for overseas studies to pursue approved courses of studies abroad at Masters, M.Phil. and Ph.D. level.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Salient features of the Scheme:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The scheme is implemented through the Canara Bank (the Nodal bank for the scheme). The Scheme is applicable for higher studies abroad. The interest Subsidy shall be linked with the existing Educational Loan Scheme of Indian Banks Association (IBA) and restricted to students enrolled for course at Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D level. The students should have secured admission in the approved courses at Masters, M.Phil or Ph.D levels abroad for the courses listed in the guidelines. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For OBC candidates, total income from all sources of the employed candidate or his/her parents/guardians in case of unemployed candidate shall not exceed present Creamy Layer criteria.  For EBC candidates, total income from all sources of the employed candidate or his/her parents/guardians in case of unemployed candidate shall not exceed Rs.5.00 lakh per annum , 50% of the total financial assistance is reserved for women candidates. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Under the scheme, 100% interest payable by the students availing the education loans of the IBA for the period of moratorium (i.e. course period, plus one year or six months after getting job, whichever is earlier) as prescribed under the Education Loan Scheme of the IBA, shall be borne by the Government of India.  After the period of moratorium is over, the interest on the outstanding loan amount shall be paid by the student, in accordance with the existing Educational Loan Scheme as may be amended from time to time. The candidate will bear the Principal installments and interest beyond moratorium period. Maximum limit of loan is Rs 20 Lakhs.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">(Source PIB)</span></p>

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Point Of View: Know Why Narendra Modi is Known to Impressed his Criticizer

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFSFb_VfT0QU7GvB8Lcyq7WzFdeMw9TPn4vNUll_-wtYOq1dZnKMPCWdxUhD6wGU0TE8ytQZmNQlBlHrOFVolRAMWFmtPtD1MPIyy_JUkxglyyS2nwUGVMywLMxpaY3If9WK1OnqGCoVs/s1600/modi+with+bounded+hands.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Modi invitation to SAARC countries: Know Why Modi is Known to Impressed his Criticizer" border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="336" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFSFb_VfT0QU7GvB8Lcyq7WzFdeMw9TPn4vNUll_-wtYOq1dZnKMPCWdxUhD6wGU0TE8ytQZmNQlBlHrOFVolRAMWFmtPtD1MPIyy_JUkxglyyS2nwUGVMywLMxpaY3If9WK1OnqGCoVs/s320/modi+with+bounded+hands.jpg" title="Modi invitation to SAARC countries: Know Why Modi is Known to Impressed his Criticizer" width="299" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-size: large;">Despite the fact that opposition parties have made the new alliance on the name of I.N.D.I.A, it will not be easy for them to defeat Modi in the coming election in 2024. Undoubtedly, stage is all set for another mega game in 2024 general election and opposition parties are engaged to make a common front to defeat BJP in centre. However Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known for his skill and eloquence for which he never provide any chance to his opponents. Even his criticizer also appreciates his skill to never surrender against the oppositions easily and also for his strong determination. The issues and mistakes by the opposition parties and leaders generally provide a platform to Modi and he defeat the opposite parties with their own issues. Narendra Modi is known for his will and skill to impress his criticizer with his steps. It is the special features for his nature and also his ability to deal with the things around. That is why even his opponents also praise him of course silently and occasionally. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Narendra  Modi do the work in a different way and perhaps that is why he is Narendra Modi. Just remember during his swearing ceremony in 2014 when he decided to call all the SAARC countries chiefs during the function which was widely appreciated by experts. Certainly the move to invite these nations chief will give the clear and impressive message to the entire world. </span></div></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Even chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, who is known for his anti Modi views, has praised the move to invite the SAARC Nation chiefs for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister elected Narendra Modi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span face=""arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/05/modi-termed-kejriwal-as-naakaam-panthi.html"><span style="color: red;">Modi termed Kejriwal as Naakaam Panthi who supports Tukde-Tukde gang</span></a></b></span></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Omar Abdullah said on his tweeter account that it is good move in which SAARC countries especially Pakistan Prime Minister has been called for the swearing-in ceremony is a good indication by the newly elected government.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span face=""arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/03/election-2019-5-reasons-why-modi.html"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">These are the 5 reasons behind the Optimistic Mr Modi</span></a></span></b></span></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Even another strong leader from Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti has also said that Narendra Modi’s invitation to Pakistan Prime Minister is a good omen.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b style="color: red; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/03/pm-on-opposition-i-want-to-finish.html"><i><span style="color: red;">I want to</span> <span style="color: red;">finish Terrorism, they want to finish Modi</span></i></a></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile according to sources, United States has also welcomed the same move in which Modi has decided to call all the SAARC countries including Pakistan during his swearing-in ceremony.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">USA thinks that it is a positive step in which leaders from both the counties including neighbors countries are leading up to the inauguration.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/08/arun-jaitley-biography-and-journey-of.html"><span style="color: red;">Arun Jaitley: Biography and Journey of the Troubleshooter of BJP</span></a></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face=""arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><span style="color: red; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div> </div> </div>

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Akshaya Tritiya 2023: Enthusiasm Among Gold Buyers Witnessed Unimaginable

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcnOVPCjDZexeBCj0aHjEWzcj6gDz3SRmfm6c0Rr5n_BiEQyBjr0vUTREj0CXllxBrr4smQaA52Odk1DF1Tqj-tU4RluaVP_jjULRKmHAPdj-_zohzONl_6iOZPGeRfDvfJ5BW5E4DoJay_0nxPb6NGf_NV-ePC4W2drE-XkKztmx--a5XkVhiL51/s140/ct-logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="114" data-original-width="140" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcnOVPCjDZexeBCj0aHjEWzcj6gDz3SRmfm6c0Rr5n_BiEQyBjr0vUTREj0CXllxBrr4smQaA52Odk1DF1Tqj-tU4RluaVP_jjULRKmHAPdj-_zohzONl_6iOZPGeRfDvfJ5BW5E4DoJay_0nxPb6NGf_NV-ePC4W2drE-XkKztmx--a5XkVhiL51/w400-h326/ct-logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Despite high prices, the enthusiasm seen among gold buyers was unimaginable on the occasion of 2023 Akshaya Tritiya this year. According to the data by All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), initial indications point to an increase in overall jewellery sales volume this year.</span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">According to Mr Saiyam Mehra, Chairman of All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), " The 2023 Akshaya Tritiya was exceptional for jewellery retailers and consumers. Despite high prices, the enthusiasm seen among gold buyers was unimaginable. Initial indications point to an increase in overall jewellery sales volume this year. However, jewellery sales are estimated to have increased by over 40% in terms of the number of pieces this year." </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He further says, "We saw a great demand for lightweight jewellery as consumers preferred to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya without having too much of a burden on their pockets. High prices this season could not affect overall demand sentiment this year.” </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

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108 ft Statue of Lord Hanuman-Morbi Gujarat@Hanumanji4dham Project

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VCOPTGif-qrnJNv3ZDvtoPaTJ4w3od6jJyBwYoTmfziL6mQjyYxeixwhCLCHOi_en0iiQMtz0OIKod-SMQeA6uh2ZwrKCOMxAYV1A0fl_fFVR2vL8kJpTVDP2LTPgoTtnoBnSjQV4jVGWeiLpKIt4BiqfC-fQIn6A3ztWS0g0AlONkOo7JEcsD8k/s640/Lord%20hanuman%20morbi.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img alt="PM unveils 108 ft statue of Lord Hanuman in Morbi(Gujarat) @#Hanumanji4dham Project" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VCOPTGif-qrnJNv3ZDvtoPaTJ4w3od6jJyBwYoTmfziL6mQjyYxeixwhCLCHOi_en0iiQMtz0OIKod-SMQeA6uh2ZwrKCOMxAYV1A0fl_fFVR2vL8kJpTVDP2LTPgoTtnoBnSjQV4jVGWeiLpKIt4BiqfC-fQIn6A3ztWS0g0AlONkOo7JEcsD8k/w320-h240/Lord%20hanuman%20morbi.jpg" title="PM unveils 108 ft statue of Lord Hanuman in Morbi(Gujarat) @#Hanumanji4dham Project" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The 108 ft Statue of Lord Hanuman situated in Morbi, Gujarat is the second of the 4 statues being set up in the four directions across the country,  The move is a part of #Hanumanji4dham project. It has been set up in the west, at the Ashram of Param PujyaBapu Keshvanand ji in Morbi.</div></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 108 ft statue of Hanuman ji in Morbi, Gujarat.  </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The first statue of the series was set up in the north in Shimla in 2010. Work on the statue in the south at Rameswaram has been started.</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Greeting the devotees on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, the Prime Minister said that dedication of the 108 ft statue of Hanuman ji in Morbi is a happy occasion for the devotees of Hanuman ji all over the world. He expressed his deeply felt happiness on getting to be amidst devotees and spiritual leaders several times in the recent times. He mentioned the opportunities to be associated with Uniya Maa, Mata Amba Ji and Annapurna ji Dham in quick succession recently.  He called this ‘Hari Kripa’, god’s grace.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Prime Minister said that the project of establishing four such statues in the four corners of the country is a reflection of the resolve of ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’. He explained that Hanuman ji unites everyone with his service spirit and everyone gets inspiration from him. Hanuman ji is that symbol of strength that got forest-dwelling communities dignity and empowerment. “Hanuman ji is a key thread of EK Bharat Shresth Bharat”, he added.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Similarly, the Prime Minister elaborated, Ram Katha, that is organized all over the country in various localities and languages, binds everyone as one in devotion to the god. This, Shri Modi stressed, is the strength of our spiritual heritage, culture and tradition that kept separate parts united even during the difficult period of slavery. This strengthened the unified efforts of national pledge for independence. “In the face of the vicissitudes of thousands of years, our civilization and culture has played a big role in keeping India steadfast”, The Prime Minister pointed out.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Prime Minister said “Our faith and the stream of our culture is of harmony, equality and inclusion”. This is best reflected in the fact that Lord Ram, despite being fully capable, harnessed everyone’s strength to complete his tasks. “Ram Katha is the best example of SabkaSaath–SabkaPrayas and Hanuman ji is a key part of this”, Shri Modi said invoking the same spirit of SabkaPrayas for the fulfilment of resolve.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Speaking in Gujarati, the Prime Minister remembered KeshvanandBapu and his old connect with Morbi. He recalled the role of the Hanuman Dham in the wake of Machhu Dam accident. He said lessons learnt during the accident helped during the Kutch earthquake also. He noted the resilience of Morbi as it is thriving center of industries today. The Prime Minister said if we look at brass from Jamnagar, engineering from Rajkot and clock industry of Morbi, it gives a feeling of ‘mini Japan’.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Prime Minister noted that Yatra Dham has made Kathiawar a hub of tourism. He talked about the Madhavpur Mela and Rann Utsav which provides immense benefits to Morbi.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Shri Modi concluded by reiterating his request for enlisting the help of the devotees and Sant Samaj for the cleanliness drive and vocal for local campaign. The statured statue that was unveiled today is the second of the 4 statues being set up in the four directions across the country, as part of #Hanumanji4dham project. It has been set up in the west, at the Ashram of Param Pujya BapuKeshvanand ji in Morbi.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div>

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Australian PM Visits INS Vikrant : Scripted New History In Bilateral Relationship

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1YAlTzO2Ez6JVFDGeIF_osTosJDQx6aU2CcRkzYrvZSpEnLMv_Dw5vMJe8-fEJQHQWR1UMLmyKktD4QxzAnWzzrUkI_jexYI6wDfXhiifR8l5xF0QaP4J5LMzSvYlA9ZOaHTVKbvH0S4BWwY7m6gBtkQza40R6lE73XZoRNWpm_M03bqzMV_lmmD/s640/INS%20Vikrant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Australian PM Visits INS Vikrant" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1YAlTzO2Ez6JVFDGeIF_osTosJDQx6aU2CcRkzYrvZSpEnLMv_Dw5vMJe8-fEJQHQWR1UMLmyKktD4QxzAnWzzrUkI_jexYI6wDfXhiifR8l5xF0QaP4J5LMzSvYlA9ZOaHTVKbvH0S4BWwY7m6gBtkQza40R6lE73XZoRNWpm_M03bqzMV_lmmD/w400-h300/INS%20Vikrant.jpg" title="Australian PM Visits INS Vikrant" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, visited INS Vikrant in Mumbai as part of his visit to India from 08 to 11 Mar 23. This is his first bilateral visit to India after he assumed charge in May 22.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Australian PM was received onboard by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command was also present. The PM was accorded a guard of honour onboard and briefed about the roles and capabilities of INS Vikrant. He was also introduced to the Light Combat Aircraft. He then interacted with a cross-section of personnel of the Indian Navy. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">While addressing the media, he underscored the strong diplomatic and military ties between the two countries and announced that Australia, for the first time, will host the 27th edition of the annual multilateral naval wargaming exercise, MALABAR, that is scheduled later this year among the navies of the USA, India, Japan and Australia. The MALABAR Exercise is an annual multilateral naval wargaming exercise that began in 1992 between the navies of India and the United States. Japan joined the exercise in 2015, while Australia became part of it in 2020.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Australia and India upgraded their bilateral relationship from a Strategic Partnership in 2009 to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in 2020. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Over the years, they have put in place several institutional mechanisms to promote their bilateral cooperation, including high-level visits, annual meetings of Prime Ministers, the Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue, 2+2 Defence and Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, Joint Trade and Commerce Ministerial Commission, Defence Policy Talks, Australia-India Education Council interactions, Defence Services Staff Talks, Energy Dialogue, and consultations of Joint Working Groups on different issues. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In Jun 20, the two sides signed the pact that enables reciprocal access to military bases for logistics support, the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) that allows the militaries of the two countries to use each other’s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies, besides scaling up overall defence cooperation.</span></p>

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Budget 2023: Positive for Lab Grown Diamonds and Encourages Jewellery Exports

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqYG6H7ucLVQi9dtgOE-F6ZruhUTNMN99Jz89JG-L6BzENhL_s40RiDj5qU8JP2_96kVYplE8W5s4C5t-4G8w63KPKJ_pGqvcgIs6NOxpkl7vibOCnKD9T9hDbmUMB1YUBprB8YLcHveSJAfWz9lnOoxz3xGAAyeeXCofkcvUK6KtW_Yj9mbjyky1/s650/budget-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Budget 2023: Positive for Lab Grown Diamonds and Encourages Jewellery Exports" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="650" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqYG6H7ucLVQi9dtgOE-F6ZruhUTNMN99Jz89JG-L6BzENhL_s40RiDj5qU8JP2_96kVYplE8W5s4C5t-4G8w63KPKJ_pGqvcgIs6NOxpkl7vibOCnKD9T9hDbmUMB1YUBprB8YLcHveSJAfWz9lnOoxz3xGAAyeeXCofkcvUK6KtW_Yj9mbjyky1/w400-h295/budget-2.jpg" title="Budget 2023: Positive for Lab Grown Diamonds and Encourages Jewellery Exports" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has applauds the pro-reform and export growth-oriented budget by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. In the first Budget of Amritkaal, Hon. Finance Minister has listed 7 priorities as she outlined people-centric agenda of ease of living and doing business to take on global challenges as well as for stimulating exports. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> GJEPC thanks the Government for accepting its recommendation to promote indigenous manufacturing in the emerging Lab-Grown Diamond (LGD) sector by providing Research Grants to IIT for 5 years. GJEPC welcomes the reduction of Customs Duty on LGD seeds to zero from 5%. It will ensure India’s end-to-end world leadership in rough to finished lab-grown diamond and jewellery manufacturing.  In addition to that Govt. has also accepted to have clear segregation Customs (IT HS) codes for Silver and Platinum studded Lab grown jewellery for better differentiation and identification at consumer level.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Another positive pro-growth move is that the conversion of physical gold into digital gold will not attract capital gains tax. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The ₹13.7 Lakh Cr. investment for infrastructure by Govt is a big positive step for the country. This will unleash the potential of Indian Economy. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> GJEPC welcomes the move to increase the duty on articles (jewellery) of precious metals such as gold/silver and platinum from 20% to 25% (+Nil AIDC +2 SWS). However we are clarifying on the import duty on findings which are raw material in character for manufacture of jewllery. Union Finance Minister has also rationalised the import duty on silver by proposing to increase the import duty on silver dore, bars and articles to align them with that on gold and platinum.  However that will have a net effect of increase of around 5% duty at import level for silver resulting in increase of price for silver products domestically.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The industry had recommended Reduction in Import Duty on Gold/Silver and platinum which has not been considered in the Budget. Council will continue to pursue the same with the Government for the overall welfare of the industry.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The enhancement of Income Tax limit to Rs. 7 lakh will benefit workers in the gem & jewellery industry. Reduction in surcharge in the highest Income Tax slab will reduce maximum tax rate to 39% (from 42.74%) will benefit jewellers.  </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> We hope PM Vishwa Karma Kaushal Samman package of assistance for traditional artisans and craftspeople will be extended to the 5000 year old indigenous gem & jewellery industry.   </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">  We appreciate the emphasis on exports, which are a key growth magnet in growth of the economy. GJEPC welcomes the revamped Credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs and the Government’s assurance of returning 95 per cent of forfeited amount to the enterprises in event of contract failure during covid-19 by MSMEs.  </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Government’s Union Budget for FY24 reflects its long-term vision to spur the country’s march as a leading global economy all the way till India@100. </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

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Budget 2023-24: 50 Tourism Destinations, Focus On 'Dekho Apna Desh' and 'Swadesh Darshan Scheme'

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOE1dpL7SRbaN5lhkTHMTA3SbA3FewCZpJVp8VOCO_S-42o0wA9dUD_E_DvqjnLpIhB-H-4271b6aCuTUGqkjFAUSwy1QOKb6ajlm-eBX3zT-_E6XtPdy6tccF1TmOa23Ifpk1xpVq2dnWpnereS8AeK5gqsJPt1iLWGV-n52z8FM3uQnJTgU_KhW/s650/nirmala%20sitaraman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Budget 2023-24 New Tourist Destination" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="650" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOE1dpL7SRbaN5lhkTHMTA3SbA3FewCZpJVp8VOCO_S-42o0wA9dUD_E_DvqjnLpIhB-H-4271b6aCuTUGqkjFAUSwy1QOKb6ajlm-eBX3zT-_E6XtPdy6tccF1TmOa23Ifpk1xpVq2dnWpnereS8AeK5gqsJPt1iLWGV-n52z8FM3uQnJTgU_KhW/w400-h295/nirmala%20sitaraman.jpg" title="Budget 2023-24 New Tourist Destination" width="400" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><br />Budget 2023-24:</b> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a bid to strengthen the domestic tourism and international tourism with a view to provide a complete package of tourism, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman has announced major initiative in this regards. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">At least 50 destinations will be selected and developed as a complete package of tourism, announced the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union budget 2023-2024 in Parliament here today. She added that these destinations will be selected through challenge mode using an integrated and innovative approach while the focus of development of tourism would be on domestic as well as foreign tourists.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Finance Minister proposed to launch an App in which all the relevant aspects of the tourist destination would be made available, in addition to aspects such as physical connectivity, virtual connectivity, tourist guides, high standards for food streets and tourists’ security, to enhance tourist experience.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">To strengthen the domestic tourism, Sector specific skilling and entrepreneurship development will be dovetailed to achieve the objectives of the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative, the Budget 2023-24 proposed. To encourage tourism in the border villages, tourism infrastructure and amenities will be facilitated under the Vibrant Villages Programme, announced the Finance Minister.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Speaking about the various tourism schemes, Smt. Sitharaman said “‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative was launched as an appeal by the Prime Minister to the middle class to prefer domestic tourism over international tourism while ‘Swadesh Darshan Scheme’ was launched for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuit.”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Minister said Unity Mall, to promote and sell State’s own One District, One Product (ODOPs), Geographical Indication (GI) and other handicraft products, will be set up in states. She further added that States would be encouraged to set up such Unity Mall in the capital city or most prominent tourism centre or the financial capital and also provide space for ODOPs & GI products of other States as well.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">“The country offers immense attraction for domestic as well as foreign tourists. There is a large potential to be tapped in tourism. The sector holds huge opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurship for youth in particular. Promotion of tourism will be taken up on mission mode, with active participation of states, convergence of government programmes and public-private partnerships.” said the Finance Minister talking about the potential of Tourism in India.</span></p>

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Budget 2023-24: Major Relief For Middle Class, Now No Tax For Annual Income Up to Rs. 7 Lakh

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUY8LcF7Pmiad-mGDAvP_9n3BoXtoVkl_V89jmCj6quJD-AgvJ4csP9i2k8DJdqA0RJFqZh3ZxFdhDIXzVIhBAr_t-EGcnjLOY8daSkCJuHqR4S_3f4IiqDWWiaOF5hOq3Gf5M10GEqpMmOwzmPr6fZ5Morv7Sku4mnhMuY4tX0JakkR-5XHFQomE/s650/budget-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Budget 2023 What is Tax Rebate Up to 7 Lakh" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="650" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUY8LcF7Pmiad-mGDAvP_9n3BoXtoVkl_V89jmCj6quJD-AgvJ4csP9i2k8DJdqA0RJFqZh3ZxFdhDIXzVIhBAr_t-EGcnjLOY8daSkCJuHqR4S_3f4IiqDWWiaOF5hOq3Gf5M10GEqpMmOwzmPr6fZ5Morv7Sku4mnhMuY4tX0JakkR-5XHFQomE/w400-h295/budget-1.jpg" title="Budget 2023 What is Tax Rebate Up to 7 Lakh" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In a major relief with providing benefit to the hard working middle class of the country, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman made five major announcements with respect to personal income tax while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today.  These announcements pertaining to rebate, change in tax structure, extension of benefit of standard deduction to the new tax regime, reduction of highest surcharge rate and extension of limit of tax exemption on leave encashment on retirement of non-government salaried employees will provide substantial benefits to the working middle class.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In her first announcement regarding rebate, she proposed to increase the rebate limit to Rs.7 lakh in the new tax regime, which would mean that the persons in the new tax regime, with income up to Rs. 7 lakh will not have to pay any tax. Currently, those with income up to Rs. 5 lakh do not pay any income tax in both old and new tax regimes.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Providing relief to middle-class individuals, she proposed a change in the tax structure in the new personal income tax regime by reducing the number of slabs to five and increasing the tax exemption limit to Rs. 3 lakh.  The new tax rates are:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Total income (Rs.)            Rate  (per cent)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Upto 0-3 lakh<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Nil</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">From 3-6 lakh<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">From 6-9 lakh<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>10</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">From 9-12 lakh<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>15</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">From 12-15 lakh<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>20</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This will provide major relief to all tax payers in the new regime. An individual with an annual income of Rs. 9 lakh will be required to pay only Rs. 45,000/-. This is only 5 per cent of his or her income. It is a reduction of 25 per cent on what he or she is required to pay now, i.e. Rs. 60,000/-. Similarly, an individual with an income of Rs. 15 lakh would be required to pay only Rs. 1.5 lakh or 10 per cent of his or her income, a reduction of 20 per cent from the existing liability of Rs. 1,87,500/.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The third proposal of the budget provides major relief to the salaried class and the pensioners including family pensioners as the Finance Minister proposed to extend the benefit of standard deduction to the new tax regime. Each salaried person with an income of Rs. 15.5 lakh or more will thus stand to benefit by Rs. 52,500/-.  At present, standard deduction of Rs. 50,000/- to salaried individuals and deduction from family pension up to Rs. 15,000/- is currently allowed only under the old regime.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As part of her fourth announcement with respect to personal income tax, Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman proposed to reduce the highest surcharge rate from 37 per cent to 25 per cent in the new tax regime for income above Rs. 2 crore.  This would result in reduction of the maximum tax rate to 39 per cent from the present 42.74 per cent, which is among the highest in the world. However, no change in surcharge is proposed for those who opt to be under the old regime in this income group.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As part of the fifth announcement, the budget proposed extension of limit of tax exemption on leave encashment to Rs. 25 lakh on retirement of non-government salaried employees in line with the government salaried class. At present, the maximum amount which can be exempted is Rs. 3 lakh.   </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The budget proposed to make the new income tax regime as the default tax regime.  However, citizens will continue to have the option to avail the benefit of the old tax regime.</span><span style="font-family: georgia; white-space: pre;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

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4th Industry Day: IIT Delhi Showcases over 80 plus Technologies Developed by its Researchers

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9A_S-s15N8Zr0YwbbGKSPluzqNi3HPWmOnB0KKHi3JygdWN2IY4vfnPjRDDyGwvK7SiVPZz8WaEunJFrWZYreB7G0KvlvPw7CKdoOp_3viuaQgTXj7IdUKqCjkyX9r83qF5_18c6Wo33WXT1Z6dhY6kNA-y3eH6uiLPDDSe1aYU6__iqnA5-yIto/s640/IIT%20Delhi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Industry Day IIT Delhi 80 plus Technologies Achievement" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9A_S-s15N8Zr0YwbbGKSPluzqNi3HPWmOnB0KKHi3JygdWN2IY4vfnPjRDDyGwvK7SiVPZz8WaEunJFrWZYreB7G0KvlvPw7CKdoOp_3viuaQgTXj7IdUKqCjkyX9r83qF5_18c6Wo33WXT1Z6dhY6kNA-y3eH6uiLPDDSe1aYU6__iqnA5-yIto/w400-h300/IIT%20Delhi.jpg" title="Industry Day IIT Delhi 80 plus Technologies Achievement" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />IIT Delhi's flagship industry-academia partnership event “Industry Day” witnessed a display of the best of IIT Delhi's collaborative and interdisciplinary sharing through the breadth of the research that was presented. Over 80 cutting-edge technologies developed by IIT Delhi researchers were showcased as product demonstrations at the Industry Day event. 130+ industry-relevant concept posters created by the students of IIT Delhi were also on display.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> IIT Delhi's flagship industry-academia partnership event “Industry Day” celebrated focussed on future-ready solutions in the field of healthcare technologies, electric vehicle research, communications, and sustainable clean energy and environment. The technologies showcased within each of these themes also include those which are being developed in collaboration with industry partners. IIT Delhi is engaging with industry through centers of excellence in specified areas of research like oil technology, smart technology-enabled manufacturing, waste to wealth, sustainable infrastructure, climate change and air pollution, energy and environment, 5G and artificial intelligence.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Inaugurating the 4th Edition of Industry Day, Mr Anant Krishnan, Executive Vice President and CTO, TCS,  who was also the chief guest at the Industry Day 2022 said: "No industry can survive in isolation and Industry needs to work with academia for exploratory works. Addressing the gathering of researchers, business leaders and students at IIT Delhi, he emphasised the need to create more future-ready solutions from IIT Delhi and how the four themes of the Industry Day are interlinked to India's mission of “atma nirbharta”. He also highlighted TCS’s collaboration with IIT Delhi's research ecosystem and its commitment to further strengthen partnership going forward."</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Underlining the importance of Industry-academia collaboration Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director IIT Delhi, said, “Industry can benefit in multiple ways when it partners with premier technology institutions like IIT Delhi. Industry gets access to world-class research facilities, access to a vibrant research ecosystem of IIT Delhi, access to global research and innovations,an opportunity to look at the problems from a new perspective and find path-breaking solutions. On the other hand, Industry leaders can have a role in shaping the future generations when they engage with academia." </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The annual event saw a display of the best of IIT Delhi's collaborative and interdisciplinary sharing through the breadth of the research that was presented. Over 80 cutting-edge technologies developed by IIT Delhi researchers were showcased as product demonstrations at the Industry Day event. 130+ industry-relevant concept posters created by the students of IIT Delhi were also on display.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">A Microsoft Halolens-based Augmented Reality (AR) platform for early intervention and  joint attention training-based rehabilitation for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), wearable Sensors for real-time Healthcare Monitoring, Infection-resistance Polymeric Scaffolds for Wound Healing, bio-medical implant applications were just a few of the many innovations being developed at IIT Delhi that caught the attention of business leaders attending the Industry Day.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Other technologies discussed at the event were in-built solar charge controllers for refrigerators, waterless urinals, plasma gasification technology for municipal solid waste treatment and energy recovery, a smartphone-based rapid diagnostic-test reader for albuminuria; surveillance drones developed in India; two-wheelers running on compressed biogas; SARS COV2 RTPCR assay for COVID-19; Using methods of Machine Learning, and developing an understanding of How Social Media Can Help With Digital Mental Health.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In addition, the use of a bacterial biosorbent for lead recovery, the creation of a reusable porous alumina-based device for the removal of heavy metal ions from water bodies and affluents discards, and the investigation of a neuromorphic approach for hand prosthetics were other projects that were also showcased and generated interest alongside charging of electric vehicles wirelessly, using coexisting communication over the TV broadcast spectrum,the development of the OpenAirInterface software designed for cutting-edge 5G wireless, Industry 5.0 and its implications for food safety and security in the post-COVID age, as well as the state of wireless research and standardisation beyond 5G, the development of underwater visible light communication.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">A few examples of the cutting-edge research by IIT Delhi that were a part of discussions and deliberations included an artificial intelligence-based portable device for rapid detection of epilepsy, extremely cold climate clothing for defense personnel, a means of providing power to biomedical devices and healthcare systems, electric vehicle power converters, a hand exoskeleton for paralytics, recyclable syringes for wastewater treatment, technologies for electric vehicles, and several more.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Sponsored research has been a key driver for research and an innovative ecosystem at IIT Delhi. In  2021-22, 286 sponsored projects were undertaken with sanctioned funds worth Rs 351.9 crore.  In this period, IIT Delhi took 346 consultancies and signed 14 MoUs with eminent institutions.  In 2021-22, 148 patents were filed by IIT Delhi and in 2021, 3513 research papers were published.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The inaugural session was attended by faculty, senior representatives from industry, research sponsoring partners and students. </span></p>

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No One Can Stop Indian Economy From Holding the 3rd Rank in the World by 2027: Amit Shah

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_i_J3XBq_SoRS4NJwJ8AZt8NBqOHAgblLZrHYt8M2evIVXdUs5h1tBjrcum7ledmq1TFonuXGHApKAzIUPcIuy2F9dLlkBkGbHHdNHZVBQ2qA0Agp8nG4I9ewYeZ4ab5NShD92A0AjKHF2dRAd0D8m876W1esnHgXNH2Y_C5agBBhm9GrSly44lYg/s704/amit%20shah%20final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="No One Can Stop Indian Economy From Holding the 3rd Rank in the World by 2027: Amit Shah" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="704" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_i_J3XBq_SoRS4NJwJ8AZt8NBqOHAgblLZrHYt8M2evIVXdUs5h1tBjrcum7ledmq1TFonuXGHApKAzIUPcIuy2F9dLlkBkGbHHdNHZVBQ2qA0Agp8nG4I9ewYeZ4ab5NShD92A0AjKHF2dRAd0D8m876W1esnHgXNH2Y_C5agBBhm9GrSly44lYg/w400-h272/amit%20shah%20final.jpg" title="No One Can Stop Indian Economy From Holding the 3rd Rank in the World by 2027: Amit Shah" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India will become a 5 trillion-dollar economy by 2025. He said that in the last eight years, India has achieved the feat of becoming the 5th largest economy from the 11th rank it held earlier, leaving Britain behind. Even a recent study conducted by Morgan Stanley predicts that no one can stop the Indian economy from holding the 3rd rank in the world by 2027,” the home minister said at the august gathering.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Attending the platinum jubilee celebration of India Cements in Tamil Nadu he said that due to political stability and transparent governance, India has become a fast-paced economy today. " The achievements of India are today acknowledged by the entire world. The IMF has labeled India as a bright spot in a dark zone," he said.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">He further  added that according to IMF estimation  India would rank 2nd in the G20 with a 6.8% growth in GDP in the year 2022-23</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">"It also estimates that in the year 2023-24 India would rank first in the G20 with 6.1% growth in GDP," he said</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stating the achievements  of India he said that the Government of India has focused on expenditure and in the year 2022-23 it increased capital expenditure by 46.8% than the last year and the GST collection in October 2022 was 1,51,718 crores which is the second biggest collection till now.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">He stated that in the same month the number of UPI transactions in India stood at 12.11 lakh  crore and 21 lakh vehicles have been sold which is 7 lakh vehicles more than the last year.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Explaining the government's special focus on Tamil Nadu he said," Narendra Modi government has focused with immense attention for the development of Tamil nadu priority sector. When there was a UPA government in the nation from 2009 to 2014, Tamil Nadu got Rs. 62,000 crores as tax devolution. But now it is 1,19,455 crores,  which is a 91% increase .Grant in aid to the southern state during UPA period was 35000 crores  which increased to Rs. 95734 crores during Narendra Modi regime, which is a clean 171% growth.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

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BJP To Win Gujarat With Over 150 Seats: Piyush Goyal

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLGrPwRbUEtUrNPrR2G3uZAUaXbljWU27MOHRRX0UKyOsfQmEXgWo8PrjIPiQYYwR5MlMatX4DtPO6t9SiY5I3GsiGap4f2_nYndJssmgOnOn2yYvUX_r-hDCH-wIvBwwcccf9I_prrjbrX0hGkAtJgg4xjc7qo3JA_WHj-SJAUP4nW-XkD9rOwBf/s640/Goyal%20final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gujarat Election BJP Confident For 150 Seats" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLGrPwRbUEtUrNPrR2G3uZAUaXbljWU27MOHRRX0UKyOsfQmEXgWo8PrjIPiQYYwR5MlMatX4DtPO6t9SiY5I3GsiGap4f2_nYndJssmgOnOn2yYvUX_r-hDCH-wIvBwwcccf9I_prrjbrX0hGkAtJgg4xjc7qo3JA_WHj-SJAUP4nW-XkD9rOwBf/w320-h200/Goyal%20final.jpg" title="Gujarat Election BJP Confident For 150 Seats" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said that BJP is all set to win Gujarat with record seats this time. Talking about the entry of AAP, Goyal said that the people of Punjab are regretting their decision now. The people of Gujarat are intelligent. He was interacting at the India Today Conclave Mumbai. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He further says that the BJP has no competition in Gujarat, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced at the India Today Conclave Mumbai. “We will win Gujarat with record seats this time. 149 seats-win was the highest so far and secured by the BJP. This time we will cross 150 seats,” Goyal said. Gujarat will vote in two phases on December 1 and 5 to send 182 MLAs to the state assembly.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">“PM Modi enjoys such popularity in India and in Gujarat that people have made up their minds. Their backing is solid behind the party,” he added.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Speaking about the entry of AAP into the electoral ring in the state, the minister said, “The people of Punjab are regretting their decision now. The people of Gujarat are intelligent. They have business acumen and make well-considered decisions. I am not saying this out of arrogance. I have been to the interiors. The mood on the ground is complete adulation for PM Modi and they are looking for the BJP to continue to be in power.”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>On Projects Leaving Maharashtra</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">“Mumbai is the financial capital of the country. Everyone sitting here knows that a project isn’t approved in days. A massive amount of studies go behind each project. Investment decisions go through a rigorous process that includes the study of the overall situation, the political atmosphere, stability, concession, and incentives to name a few. We don’t have the time to respond to these allegations daily. You need this debate to ensure TRPs,” Goyal said.</span></p>

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Teachers Day: CM Kejriwal Launches 26 Schools of Excellence and 15 Model Schools in Tamil Nadu

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaNUA29gAh6BhlBW8SCJQd9Qu1gv4mL6q39ibQQNigkvm_V2B6IJIH-NLakPOJCpjEmWU4MQH4P_DFYc8lQW-hZbykWZByPTXseosbwwE5ZGLFY_nPawkrDzXdKAmbBO0jBgPhgxhOCAKkYX_h4bCBsbWJIf7cYu7jaZjTn5yO6p54yrIfRTr3KEg/s640/Kejriwal%20Thiru%20MK%20Stalin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="CM Kejriwal and Thiru MK Stalin" border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="640" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaNUA29gAh6BhlBW8SCJQd9Qu1gv4mL6q39ibQQNigkvm_V2B6IJIH-NLakPOJCpjEmWU4MQH4P_DFYc8lQW-hZbykWZByPTXseosbwwE5ZGLFY_nPawkrDzXdKAmbBO0jBgPhgxhOCAKkYX_h4bCBsbWJIf7cYu7jaZjTn5yO6p54yrIfRTr3KEg/w400-h235/Kejriwal%20Thiru%20MK%20Stalin.jpg" title="CM Kejriwal and Thiru MK Stalin" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited Tamil Nadu today on the invitation of Tamil Nadu CM Thiru MK Stalin to launch 26 Schools of Excellence and 15 Model Schools developed on the lines of Delhi in Tamil Nadu. Both the CMs also launched Puthumai Penn Thittam, a monetary aid scheme offering Rs 1,000 to female students of the state per month. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">CM Shri Arvind Kejriwal received a warm welcome from the residents of Tamil Nadu upon his visit to the state. After being welcomed by state government functionaries on his arrival, the CM took part in the launch of their educational initiatives. First, at the Bharathi Women’s College, CM Shri Arvind Kejriwal virtually launched 26 Schools of Excellence and 15 Model Schools in presence of CM Thiru MK Stalin. Both the CMs then launched the Puthumai Penn Thittam Scheme and distributed special kits and debit cards to female students of the state. After this event, they headed for a tour of the Anna Centenary Library. Here, the Delhi CM accompanied by his TN counterpart interacted with the students of the state and sought their views on the education sector. The joy of the students was evident as they interacted with the Delhi CM and talked about the state embarking upon its own education revolution like Delhi.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Delhi CM Shri Arvind Kejriwal said, "I want to congratulate everyone on the occasion of Teachers Day. Teachers are the foundation of our country. I feel we have the best teachers in the world. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He lauded the approach of his Tamil Nadu counterpart to rise above party politics and work at a record speed to deliver best possible results for the people of his state. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Shri Arvind Kejriwal expressed happiness on the farsightedness of Tamil Nadu government which brought a pathbreaking scheme for the upliftment of girl children in the State.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Speaking on the occasion, Tamil Nadu CM Thiru M K Stalin said, "We have Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as a special invitee for the launch of three important and revolutionary schemes. He is not just the CM of Delhi, He is a fighter.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Model Schools, Tamil Nadu</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The primary focus of these residential schools is to ensure that students from government schools enter institutes of eminence to pursue professional courses in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Medicine). At present, students from classes 9,10, 11 and 12 are studying in 10 model schools that have been functional since October 2021, located across the state. Model Schools initiative is now being upscaled to additional 15 locations across the state with a budget of Rs 125 crores. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Schools of Excellence, Tamil Nadu</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Twenty six schools across the State’s key Corporations and Municipalities have been selected to be transformed into Schools of Excellence. These 26 schools will act as platforms that will groom talent, nurture the spirit of sportsmanship and diligence while providing exposure to internal and external opportunities, thereby broadening the horizons for students and teachers. In order to lay a strong foundation towards realising the vision, the infrastructure of Schools of Excellence will be upgraded to meet the needs of the learning outcomes. Each of the schools will be provided well equipped classrooms as per need defined by Pupil-Teacher-Ratio. The Smart classrooms and Tamil Nadu’s unique initiative of networked Hi-Tech labs will provide the avenues to groom our students through formative and summative assessments along with digital content to steepen their learning curves. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Puthumai Penn Thittam</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Recognizing that the enrolment ratio of girl students from Government schools in higher education is very low and to promote higher education among girls belonging to the economically weaker families, Tamil Nadu Government’s Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance scheme is being transformed as the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme. All girl students who studied from Classes 6 to 12 in Government schools will be paid Rs.1,000/- per month directly into their bank account till the uninterrupted completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma and ITI courses.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha calls on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBFlUFLvQ5FS61DG63EMqCRjuizVcZE5u3mylug8uRFUE9W5wsto58gG6dKPMXnZWr80DrvLIKKlRDVq2r79krTaH61ze5sYJEyOEIMGophYRbawR9MpGhhM1YSNB7zxh-uxz9UOyAOkw4F8J21aAGpk3-W0hwGLna0F20UJtFXhXkG1bI_OMr_WF/s1200/Raghav%20Chaddha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="AAP MP Raghav Chadha calls on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBFlUFLvQ5FS61DG63EMqCRjuizVcZE5u3mylug8uRFUE9W5wsto58gG6dKPMXnZWr80DrvLIKKlRDVq2r79krTaH61ze5sYJEyOEIMGophYRbawR9MpGhhM1YSNB7zxh-uxz9UOyAOkw4F8J21aAGpk3-W0hwGLna0F20UJtFXhXkG1bI_OMr_WF/w400-h225/Raghav%20Chaddha.jpg" title="AAP MP Raghav Chadha calls on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />AAP MP Raghav Chadha congratulates Jagdeep Dhankhar on becoming the Vice President and held an extensive discussion on significant issues of the country with the Vice President. He wished him luck for his tenure amd also discussed many important issues of the country. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Raghav Chadha on Monday called on the new Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar at his office  and congratulated the Vice President on assuming the office and said that he is looking forward to working under his chairmanship in the Rajya Sabha.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He also discussed many important issues of the country with the Vice President and wished him luck for his tenure.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Taking to twitter to talk about the meeting, Shri Raghav Chadha wrote, “I called on the Hon'ble Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar. I congratulated him for elevation to the prestigious office. Look forward to working under his chairmanship in the Rajya Sabha.”</span></p>

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Address by Smt. Droupadi Murmu President of India: Here Is the Main Points

<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdaCiZG4pmI5o5JfQhrbPXZWBYnB7Txkc_suJZXLo55XjkxeQhU5ko3iVPvPECkYWXQphs_axJiFlaLDPobLqgwdjFPAoSbQ59x5JcFlL4EpcTg60zrJ_T8UzAl_A6_19mdd-KLiCEUgxkeg8SOMz98PVXr0ZDFT1ILLGGyokQYC8KfKewG0C2UpI/s614/President%20Droupadi%20Murmu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Address by Smt. Droupadi Murmu President of India: Here Is the Main Points" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="614" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcdaCiZG4pmI5o5JfQhrbPXZWBYnB7Txkc_suJZXLo55XjkxeQhU5ko3iVPvPECkYWXQphs_axJiFlaLDPobLqgwdjFPAoSbQ59x5JcFlL4EpcTg60zrJ_T8UzAl_A6_19mdd-KLiCEUgxkeg8SOMz98PVXr0ZDFT1ILLGGyokQYC8KfKewG0C2UpI/w400-h313/President%20Droupadi%20Murmu.jpg" title="Address by Smt. Droupadi Murmu President of India: Here Is the Main Points" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today the Smt Droupadi Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India. In her address on her </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">assumption</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> of office as President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu remembered all her struggles and also praised the essence and beauty of Indian democracy.Here is the summary in main points of the details speech by the President of India </span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">1.The country has elected me as the President at a crucial time when we are celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">2.It is also a coincidence that my political career started when the country was celebrating its 50th year of independence.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">And today, in the 75th year of independence, I have been assigned this new responsibility.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">3.Frst President of the country who was born in independent India.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">4.I belong to tribal society. I have got the opportunity to rise from serving as a ward councillor to becoming the President of India. This is the greatness of India, the mother of democracy.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">I also happen to be the first President of the country who was born in independent India.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">5. It is a tribute to the power of our democracy that a daughter born in a poor house in a remote tribal area can reach the highest constitutional position in India.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">6. This election of mine has blessings of the poor of the country. And it reflects the dreams and potential of crores of women and daughters of the country.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">From the country's first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad to Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji, stalwarts have adorned this post.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">7. For me, the democratic-cultural ideals of India and all the citizens will always be my source of energy.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">8.Our freedom struggle was a continuous stream of those struggles and sacrifices which had nurtured so many ideals and possibilities for independent India.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">9.Pujya Bapu had resorted to Swaraj, Swadeshi, Swachhta and Satyagraha to show us the way for realising Indian cultural ideals.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">10.Countless personalities like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Nehru ji, Sardar Patel, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru and Chandrashekhar Azad had taught us to keep national pride as paramount.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">11.Many brave women icons like Rani Lakshmi Bai, Rani Velu Nachiyar, Rani Gaidinliu and Rani Chennamma had taken to new heights the role of women power in defending and building the nation.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">12.From Santhal revolution, Paika revolution to Kol revolution and Bhil revolution, all these revolutions had strengthened the tribal contribution in the freedom struggle.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">13.We derived inspiration from the sacrifice of 'Dharti Aaba' Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji for social upliftment and patriotism.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">14.Today India is adding a new chapter of development in every field.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">15.In the atmosphere created by the Corona pandemic, today the world is looking at India with a new confidence.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">16.Decades ago, I had the opportunity to work as a teacher at Sri Aurobindo Integral School in Rairangpur.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"> 17.After a few days, we will observe the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></h2>

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I am not a terrorist but a ‘sapoot’ of this soil : Arvind Kejriwal

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheRmXx4VuNp2nLXh1vj9vf4-nVu29DB0gI0CGr5Rjl6iAXS3GjcnQDA-fQrwdZu-1wTFMh7TtVhcz4--R07XfA0wDTg5PJqhGnmRm3wBH2ZV6biFj-LPKPuXKLWYCvGoMisrRLr636Zw0xwA430DqZ5OKmMKgnebOJEAJ_NSyfzgZWSUGfBgvXwsGj=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="640" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheRmXx4VuNp2nLXh1vj9vf4-nVu29DB0gI0CGr5Rjl6iAXS3GjcnQDA-fQrwdZu-1wTFMh7TtVhcz4--R07XfA0wDTg5PJqhGnmRm3wBH2ZV6biFj-LPKPuXKLWYCvGoMisrRLr636Zw0xwA430DqZ5OKmMKgnebOJEAJ_NSyfzgZWSUGfBgvXwsGj=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has said that through the results of Punjab, the people of this country have proven that I am not a terrorist but a ‘sapoot’ of this soil. They have proven that the real terrorists are those who are looting this country.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Arvind Kejriwal said that Delhi saw a revolution happen, now Punjab will see one, and soon the whole country will cheer for Inquilab. What people of Punjab have done is truly miraculous, we love you Punjab, you’ve embarked upon a huge revolution. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He reminisced upon the dirty politics that panned out during the elections and added, “Babasaheb and Bhagat Singh’s dreams have been realised today, we’ve built schools for the poor, given them excellent healthcare and ample opportunities to stand shoulder to shoulder with the elite class. This was no easy task. There are greater powers at work to derail our plans and hinder the growth of the country. We’re very weak compared to them. Biggest of the conspiracies unfolded in Punjab, be it vote transfers or nefarious acts, they did all they could, but they failed miserably. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In the end they resorted to calling me a terrorist. Through the results we’ve gotten today, the people of this country have proven that I am not a terrorist but a ‘sapoot’ of this soil. They have proven that the real terrorists are those who are looting this country. Today we must all take a pledge to build an India of the new-era as we stand in face of a new-dawn. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In our idea of India, no one shall sleep on an empty stomach, no woman would ever have to fear, no child would have to worry for their education. Why is it that our children are forced to go to smaller countries to seek medical education? In our India, we’d build so many colleges that no child would need to leave India to seek a good education but instead children from the world over would come here to study.”</span></p>

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Four State Victory is the blessing to the party from Four Directions: Modi

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkKrjwJ9bJzouQPGtaSoK-zL-g0ut2GCFqovtq47QJDzPl8FTfZNRfXhbVdtU6HczL1EpDdKH5wsktsG900QtYLQGuaI5nvs4rgwSc3L2vld98uislTqFg0VCThP18PpI9uUyZTVyOgq0iiWV03A7YojIRzKmojppj6EnwJnaV3wlzZFjKbAq6Y6X9=s448" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="448" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkKrjwJ9bJzouQPGtaSoK-zL-g0ut2GCFqovtq47QJDzPl8FTfZNRfXhbVdtU6HczL1EpDdKH5wsktsG900QtYLQGuaI5nvs4rgwSc3L2vld98uislTqFg0VCThP18PpI9uUyZTVyOgq0iiWV03A7YojIRzKmojppj6EnwJnaV3wlzZFjKbAq6Y6X9=s320" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said on the victory of BJP in four states is nothing but the blessings from all four directions, which the public has given. The Prime Minister was addressing the workers at the BJP office in Delhi.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Prime Minister Modi especially thanked the women and youth for the resounding victory for the party. He said that during the election campaign people had promised him that this time Holi would start from March 10 and he proved it by giving victory to the party.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Describing the victory of the four states as a 'chouka' of the NDA, the Prime Minister said that it is the stamp of the general public on the steps taken by the government for the welfare of the poor. Many schemes were made for the poor but they never got their due. But the BJP government did the work of taking the schemes made for the welfare of the poor to them.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is noteworthy that the results of four states were declared today, in which the BJP is going to form the government in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has got a clear majority under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath. Along with this, according to the trends the BJP can make a majority to form the government  in Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa, </p></span></div></span></div>

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Eastern Bridge-VI: Indo-Oman exercise-Facts in Brief

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTNv7v2UhF0jp1q8Xjx6tfpvTf7I8mf2SA-6xCqp6J3xFWBzq_WcNSUAmiC5pvO2ET2NN9_JCfbZnWdzBs2imxG98aD5QmUmkHEqfkh8jZ8z9qfxl3q-VutUPfYanpM7zN4L6KhcBmsmtM3MKCuUq1EiYZXHPisSKCbK58YPnBtOEor3sP3GhQknB4=s640" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img alt="Eastern Bridge-VI: Indo-Oman exercise-Facts in Brief" border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="640" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTNv7v2UhF0jp1q8Xjx6tfpvTf7I8mf2SA-6xCqp6J3xFWBzq_WcNSUAmiC5pvO2ET2NN9_JCfbZnWdzBs2imxG98aD5QmUmkHEqfkh8jZ8z9qfxl3q-VutUPfYanpM7zN4L6KhcBmsmtM3MKCuUq1EiYZXHPisSKCbK58YPnBtOEor3sP3GhQknB4=w400-h189" title="Eastern Bridge-VI: Indo-Oman exercise-Facts in Brief" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Eastern Bridge-VI:</b> The <b>Indo-Oman exercise, Eastern Bridge-VI</b> (2022) was conducted from 21 to 25 February 2022 between <b>Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) participated with Indian Air Force (lAF)</b>. The Exercise was successfully conducted at <b>Air Force Station Jodhpur from 21 to 25 February 2022. </b></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) participated with Indian Air Force (lAF) in the exercise which was aimed at providing operational exposure and undertaking mutual exchange of best practices, towards enhancing operational capabilities of both the Air Forces.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Senior officers from both sides who visited Air Force Station Jodhpur during this exercise included RAFO's Director General Operations and IAF South Western Air Command's Senior Air Staff Officer. They discussed further prospects of mutual co-operation. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2022/03/milan-2022the-multilateral-naval.html" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Milan 2022:The Multilateral Naval Exercise-Facts in Brief</i></span></b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The exercise provided an opportunity for fruitful interaction between IAF and RAFO elements through mutual exchange of experience and operational knowledge. <b>It also provided avenues of cultural exchanges between the personnel of both countries.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2022/02/ex-dharma-guardian-2022-india-japan.html" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Ex Dharma Guardian 2022: India-Japan Joint Militry Exercise, Facts in Brief</i></span></b></a></span></p>

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Ex Dharma Guardian 2022: India-Japan Joint Militry Exercise, Facts in Brief

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPi93glK1206xHlIx4NFKN4Gvjfdw_lJpuQImT3Lzqs7-DExILn7v4Hydyx0LBBLl4U6ExxuKCKwf1q29vYVmluaCASRgJSjoe8MLaPq81Ffed-TcZ4FYcpafHjHv5ym_n1ggpzDG6DvQuy4CxmhZnj-vVp_qh77grejCGXDIG2-2qsLrDDjdH8DlH=s640" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img alt="Ex Dharma Guardian 2022: India-Japan Joint Militry Exercise,Facts in Brief" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPi93glK1206xHlIx4NFKN4Gvjfdw_lJpuQImT3Lzqs7-DExILn7v4Hydyx0LBBLl4U6ExxuKCKwf1q29vYVmluaCASRgJSjoe8MLaPq81Ffed-TcZ4FYcpafHjHv5ym_n1ggpzDG6DvQuy4CxmhZnj-vVp_qh77grejCGXDIG2-2qsLrDDjdH8DlH=w400-h300" title="Ex Dharma Guardian 2022: India-Japan Joint Militry Exercise,Facts in Brief" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The 12 days long Ex Dharma Guardian 2022 is the joint Military Exercise between India and Japan will be conducted at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi (Belgaum, Karnataka) from 27 February 2022 to 10 March 2022. Exercise “Ex Dharma Guardian 2022 is an annual training event which is being conducted in India since 2018.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Exercise Ex Dharma Guardian with Japan is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of current global situation. The scope of this exercise covers platoon level joint training on operations in jungle and semi urban/urban terrain.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2022/03/milan-2022the-multilateral-naval.html" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Milan 2022:The Multilateral Naval Exercise-Facts in Brief</i></span></b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Combat experienced troops of the 15th Battalion the MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY Regiment of the Indian Army and 30th Infantry Regiment of Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF) are participating in the exercise this year to share experiences gained during operations in order to enhance inter-operability in planning & execution of various operations in jungle & semi urban/ urban terrain. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces contingent arrived at the exercise location on 25 February 2022 where they were accorded a warm reception by the Indian side.</span></p><p><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2022/02/eastern-bridge-vi-indo-oman-exercise.html"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Eastern Bridge-VI: Indo-Oman exercise-Facts in Brief</i></span></b></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The 12 days long joint exercise schedule includes house interventions drills, raid on terrorist hideouts in semi urban terrain, combat first aid, unarmed combat & close quarter combat firing where both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The joint field training exercises, joint combat discussions and joint demonstrations will culminate with a two day validation exercise scheduled on 08 and 09 March 2022. Special emphasis is being laid on enhancing tactical skills to fight global terrorism and on enhancing inter-operability between the forces and to promote Army to Army relations.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">“Exercise Dharma Guardian” will enhance the level of defence co-operation between Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces, which in turn will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.</span></p>

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Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly Nairobi: Things You Need to Know

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5mqoV_mhtg327faBtdQKfmTkNz_o0TJdy9QTArgD_vlrDgNrDeFEtzKJ__DKAwD-pjODv3f2jFIrUoo_Hw9te7u-MO_xyrkKjJRpTq7CaO7GOwCpUXs499YQ0t4xnA8SzoSF4bPQLUnO-QpyTfAzEIw0n3n0tz1Mf5UvQwaGe-kZmSIvNtZJLLR9z=s601" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly Nairobi: Things You Need to Know" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="601" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5mqoV_mhtg327faBtdQKfmTkNz_o0TJdy9QTArgD_vlrDgNrDeFEtzKJ__DKAwD-pjODv3f2jFIrUoo_Hw9te7u-MO_xyrkKjJRpTq7CaO7GOwCpUXs499YQ0t4xnA8SzoSF4bPQLUnO-QpyTfAzEIw0n3n0tz1Mf5UvQwaGe-kZmSIvNtZJLLR9z=w400-h266" title="Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly Nairobi: Things You Need to Know" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The resumed session of fifth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2) held from 28th February 2022 to 2nd March 2022 in Nairobi, considered three draft resolutions to address plastic pollution. One of the draft resolutions under consideration was that of India. The draft resolution submitted by India called for immediate collective voluntary action by countries.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">India engaged constructively with all member states in UNEA 5.2 to develop consensus on the resolution for driving global action on plastic pollution by setting up of an intergovernmental negotiating committee for a new international legally binding treaty.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">On the insistence of India, the principle of national circumstances and capability while taking actions to address plastic pollution was included in the text of the resolution to allow developing countries follow their development trajectories.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">India also stood for not mandating the inter-governmental negotiating committee with development of targets, definitions, formats and methodologies, at this stage, pre-judging the outcome of deliberations of the Committee. The provision for immediate collective voluntary actions by the countries was also included to address plastic pollution on urgent and continual basis.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">After long protracted negotiations, the principal objectives of India’s draft resolution were sufficiently addressed in the resolution on “End plastic pollution: Towards an international legally binding instrument” adopted in the resumed fifth session of UNEA, which concluded on 2nd March 2022. The UNEA 5.2 will be remembered for agreeing for collective global action while respecting national circumstances and capabilities.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Terming the adoption by 175 countries as historic, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, India has embarked on the journey to end plastic pollution by taking sound and effective measures through EPR on plastic packaging as well as putting a ban on single-use plastic items having low utility and high littering potential. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Under the resolution the Member States were called to continue and step up activities and adopt voluntary measures to combat plastic pollution, including measures related to sustainable consumption and production and, which may include circular economy approaches, and developing and implementing national action plans, while fostering international action and initiatives under respective national regulatory frameworks, and also on a voluntary basis to provide statistical information on environmentally sound management of plastic waste, as appropriate, taking into account their national circumstances.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The resolution requests the Executive Director to convene a forum in conjunction with the first session of intergovernmental negotiating committee, building upon existing initiatives, where appropriate, that is open to all stakeholders to exchange information and activities related to plastic pollution.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Earlier, India had piloted a resolution on addressing single use plastic product pollution in the fourth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) held in 2019, bringing global focus on the issue.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">On the domestic front, the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change has put in place a ban on identified single use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential. The Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility on plastic packaging have also been notified. The single use plastic ban coupled with extended producer responsibility guidelines provide legal framework for addressing plastic pollution.</span></p>

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