Month: June 2023

Digi Yatra app user base crosses the one million mark

Manish Kumar

The number of passengers who have installed the Digi Yatra application on their mobile phones has crossed one million this week. Since its inauguration by Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on 1st December 2022, 1.746 million people have used this facility. Digi Yatra application user base as on 20th June 2023: Digi Yatra App installed base  Total App users:  1,020 K K=1,000  Android:  866 K App Rating: 4.1  iOS:  154 K App Rating: 4.1   Airport-wise user data since the inauguration of the facility: Airport name Total…

G-20 Education Ministers’ meeting to be held tomorrow in Pune

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, successfully concluded the 4th and the final meeting of G20 Education Working Group (EdWG) in Pune. About 80 delegates from G20 Members, invited countries, and international organisations (IOs) attended the EdWG meeting. The two day meeting was chaired by Indian Chair Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary Higher Education with Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, School Education and Literacy, and Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship as Alternate Chairs. The meeting was also attended by the Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla,…

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan holds series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from UAE, Oman and UK, and senior officials of UNICEF and OECD

Manish Kumar

Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today met Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Tertiary Education, Science & Technology of Mauritius in Pune. He also held bilateral meetings with counterparts from UAE, UK and Oman, and senior officials from UNICEF and OECD on the side-lines of the 4th Education Working Group Meeting and Education Ministers meeting, to take forward the bilateral cooperation in education and skill development to greater heights. During the meeting with  Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Tertiary Education, Science & Technology of Mauritius, the…

Centre allocates 145 Crores rupees to Nagaland for the purpose of Unity Mall in Dimapur

Manish Kumar

Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  and Invest India in collaboration with the Department of Industries and Commerce, Nagaland, and Press Information Bureau Kohima organized an ODOP Sampark event on the 21st of June 2023 at the Hotel Vivor, Kohima, Nagaland. The event was graced by the Smt. Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary, DPIIT, Govt. of India, Shri R. Ramakrishnan, IAS, Development Commissioner, Govt. of Nagaland and Shri Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Govt of Nagaland The event was organized to create awareness regarding the efforts…

India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.

Manish Kumar

 India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) was launched at an event in Washington DC, USA on 21 June 2023. The INDUS X event was co-organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, and US Department of Defence (DoD) and hosted by US-India Business Council (USIBC). Shri Anurag Bajpai, Joint Secretary (Defence Industries Promotion), MoD, led the Indian delegation in the two-day INDUS-X event on 20-21 June 2023. A reception for Indian and US Government representatives, defence start-ups, think tanks, incubators, investors, industries and other stakeholders was orgainsed…

VISIT OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF (DCNS) TO KENYA (21 – 23 JUN 23)

Manish Kumar

The DCNS called on H.E. Aden Bare Duale, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Kenya on 21 Jun 23. During the interaction, historical ties between the two maritime neighbours were highlighted and avenues of strengthening bilateral defence relations were discussed. He also called on General Francis O Ogolla, Chief of Defence Forces, Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF). Key aspects of enhancing coordinated operations in the maritime domain and bolstering interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Kenya Navy were discussed during the interaction. Reaffirming the importance of maintaining peace, stability and good order in the…

PM addresses G20 Education Ministers’ Meet

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Education Ministers’ Meet held in Pune via video message today. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that education is not only the foundation upon which our civilization has been built, but it is also the architect of humanity’s future. The Prime Minister referred to the Education Ministers as the Sherpas and said that they are leading mankind in its effort for development, peace, and prosperity for all. Shri Modi highlighted that the Indian scriptures describe the role of education as the…

Prime Minister participates in “India and USA: Skilling for Future” event with First Lady of USA

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and First Lady of USA Dr. Jill Biden participated in an event focused on “India and USA: Skilling for Future” at National Science Centre in Washington DC. The event focused on workforce redevelopment across higher education institutions to expand and enhance access to quality education across society. Prime Minister highlighted the numerous steps taken by India to promote education, skilling and innovation. He appreciated ongoing bilateral academic exchanges, and collaborations between Indian and US academic and research ecosystems. Prime Minister presented 5-point proposals for energising…

PM’s meeting Elon Musk in New York,USA

Santosh

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr Elon Musk, tech pioneer, business magnate and CEO of Tesla Inc. & SpaceX; owner, CTO and chairman of Twitter; founder of the Boring Company and X-corp; co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI, today, in New York, USA. The Tesla CEO and Twitter owner said on his tweet: “ Great conversation with @NarendraModi.” Later, speaking to the media,the Tesla CEO said that he is a fan of PM Modi. Musk further said, I am incredibly excited about the future of India: India has more promise…

Honeywell Commits 150 Crores Towards Environmental Sustainability Initiatives In India

Manish Kumar

·   Estimated INR 150 Crores will be invested towards the promotion of clean energy solutions, enabling climate resilient agricultural practices, initiating watershed programs to conserve water, protect soil erosion, increase ground water table, and strengthen rural livelihood. ·    Honeywell kicked off an ambitious afforestation drive to plant over 10 lakh saplings across 10 cities by 2032 named ‘Plant the Future Campaign’. ·   These commitments are beyond the significant impact Honeywell has in partnering with Indian customers and regulators with the help of its Products, Solutions, and technologies in addressing…