Day: May 31, 2022

MoD organises second countdown programme of International Yoga Day 2022

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Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar led the countdown programme of International Day of Yoga 2022 organised by Ministry of Defence (MoD) in New Delhi on May 31, 2022. Secretary (Ex-Servicemen Welfare) Shri B Anand, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) Shri Sanjiv Mittal and other senior officials of MoD also attended the event. The event witnessed a presentation by the experts from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga on the role of Yoga in countering…

Govt. has set a target to increase the number of JanAushadhi Kendras to 10,000 by March 2024

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With a vision to provide quality medicines at an affordable rate for the common man especially the poor, Govt. has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10000 by the of March 2024. Till 31.05.2022, the number of stores has increased to 8735. Under the PMBJP, 739 districts of the country have been covered. PMBI is committed to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines at the PMBJKs. In its journey of last 8 years, starting from the annual turnover of Rs. 8 Crore in…

PM addresses ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ in Shimla

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ in Shima, Himachal Pradesh. This novel public programme marking the completion of eight years of the government led by the Prime Minister is being organized across the country at State Capitals, District Headquarters, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The Sammelan conceptualizes elected public representatives across the country directly interacting with the public to get feedback about the various welfare programmes being run by the government. The Prime Minister also released the 11th installment of financial benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi…

India: Content Hub of the World is ‘Country of Honour’ at Cannes

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ANURAG SINGH THAKUR The silent shores of the french riviera are all set to host the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. As the focus country at the Opening Night of ‘Marche Du Films’ this year, India intends to give the global audience a flavour of the country’s cinematic excellence, technological prowess, rich culture and illustrious heritage of storytelling. India and France are marking the 75th year of their diplomatic relations; Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris and bilateral with President Emmanuel Macron takes even more significance in this context.…

Prime Minister releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme today via video conference. Union Minister Smt Smriti Zubin Irani, many other members of the Council of Ministers and Chief Ministers were among those connected to the event. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister empathised with the difficulties in the lives of those children who lost their loved ones due to Corona. “Every day’s struggle, every day’s challenges. It is difficult to put into words the pain of the children who are with us today, for whom…

PM will release the 11th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme worth Rs. 21,000 crores

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Recently CSIR-NIScPR has undertaken a major initiative for dissemination of CSIR technologies for creating livelihood opportunities in rural areas in the wake of situation created by COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, a farmer-industry-scientist meet was organized at Lovraj Auditorium, CSIR-IIP Dehradun on 30 May 2022 to disseminate the Kisan Sabha App and Gur Bhatti Technology to the farmers. The objective was to disseminate Kisan Sabha application developed by CSIR-NIScPR and Gur Bhatti Technology developed by CSIR IIP Dehradun, for creating livelihood opportunities in rural areas; and also to develop the…

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh visits Budgam

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Earth Science; MoS of Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today inaugurated recently completed upgraded Boys High School building having smart class facility with digitilised system at Ompora Badgam. The 10- room double story school building for smart class rooms also comprises of facilities including library and common hall. During interaction with staff and students, the Minister assured that the…

Nominations for Padma Awards-2023 open till 15th September, 2022

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Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2023 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2023 have opened on 1st May 2022. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2022. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the National Awards portal https://awards.gov.in. The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’…

Finance Secretary releases ‘Thank You’ (Shukriya) song celebrating the unsung heroes of the financial system in battle against COVID-19 Pandemic

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Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs today held a Curtain Raiser press conference of their ‘Iconic Week’ celebrations as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (AKAM) during the week of 6th to 11th June, 2022. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had inaugurated the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” (AKAM) on 12th March 2021, marking a 75-week countdown to the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence on 15th August, 2022.  The AKAM celebrations will continue for a year, thereafter, till 15th August, 2023. As part of celebration of 75th anniversary of India’s 75th year of Independence, a ‘Thank…

Rule-based & open Indo-Pacific essential for regional & global prosperity, says Shri Rajnath Singh

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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the three-day 39th Commanders’ Conference of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in New Delhi on May 30, 2022. Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, DG ICG Shri VS Pathania and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence and the ICG were present on the occasion. In his address, the Raksha Mantri commended the professionalism and dedication of the ICG and said that its unparalleled performance has made it one of the best and largest Coast Guards of the world. The Raksha Mantri stressed on the need…