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International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) An International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is set up at Gandhinagar, Gujarat as a part of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The key features of these regulations will be that any financial institution (or its branch) set up in the IFSC,a) shall be treated as a non-resident Indian located outside India, b) shall conduct business in such foreign currency and with such entities, whether resident or non-resident, as the Regulatory Authority may determine, and c) subject to certain provisions, nothing contained in any other regulations shall apply to a unit located in IFSC. 2. IRDA of India would be permitting insurers including foreign insurer or reinsurers to set up branch in IFSC. Similarly RBI would permit the setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) by banks. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) would allow setting up of exchanges and allow other activities for fund raising, merchant banking, brokerage, fund management, private equity, etc. Activities like currency derivatives, NIFTY futures, Depository Receipts, etc. would take place on the exchanges like any other IFSC. 3. RBI has also formulated a Draft Scheme for the setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) by banks, whose broad contours may be summarised as follows: i. Setting up of IBUs: Eligible banks intending to set up IBUs, to begin with, only Indian banks (public and private, authorised to deal in forex) and foreign banks having a presence in India would be eligible to set up IBUs. Banks already having offshore presence would be preferred and each bank would be permitted to set up only one IBU in one IFSC. IBUs vis-à-vis foreign branches of banks: For most purposes, the IBU will be treated on par with ii. a foreign branch of an Indian bank, like the application of prudential norms, the 90 days’ Income Recognition Asset Classification and Provisioning norms, adoption of liquidity and interest rate risk management policies. iii. Role of the Parent Bank’s Board: The bank’s Board would set comprehensive overnight limits for each currency for IBUs, may set out appropriate credit risk management policy and exposure limits, and monitor overall risk management and ALM framework of the IBU. iv. Capital Requirements: The parent bank would be required to provide a minimum of USD 20 million upfront as capital, and the IBU shall have to maintain minimum capital on an on-going basis as may be prescribed. Page 1 v. Liabilities and Advances: The IBU’s liabilities will be exempt both CRR and SLR. But liabilities only with original maturity period greater than one year are permissible, although short-term liabilities may be raised from banks subject to RBI prescribed limits. vi. Permissibility of activities: Opening of current or savings accounts and issuance of bearer instruments is not allowed. Payment transactions can only be undertaken via bank transfers. IBUs can undertake transactions with non-resident entities other than retail customers/HNIs, and can deal with WOS/JVs of Indian companies abroad. They may undertake Factoring/Forfaiting of export receivables, but are prohibited from cash transactions. vii. Ring Fencing: All transactions of IBUs shall be in currency other than INR, and IBUs would operate and maintain balance sheet only in foreign currency, except a Special Rupee Account to defray administrative and statutory expenses. Separate Nostro accounts will have to be maintained by IBUs with correspondent banks. IBUs will not be permitted to participate in domestic call, notice, term, forex, money and other onshore markets and domestic payment systems. Banking Reforms Performance of Public Sector Banks has remained sub-optimal so far. The Government is taking various steps to improve the situation both on governance side and otherwise. The focus of these reforms is to improve the quality of deliberations in bank boards, leading to better asset quality and further resulting in better market valuations. What has been done (i) Separation of the post of Chairman and Managing Director. (ii) Enabling provision for the appointment as MD & CEO in five major banks, so that wider choice is available. Both Public Sector and Private Sector bankers can apply. Higher salary can be given in appropriate cases. (iii) Revamping of present selection system which inter-alia includes structured three separate interviews, allotment of banks on merit-cum-preference basis. (iv) Blue print for road map for reforms on the basis of deliberations carried out in GyanSangam, a two days top level retreat organised by the department. (v) Allocation of capital purely on the basis of efficiency parameters so that banks start focusing on these. (vi) Clear instructions from the department regarding no interference whatsoever in any matter whether related to HR issues or credit decisions or even otherwise. Changes proposed in priority sector lending (psl)-regarding The following changes are being proposed in the Priority Sector lending:· To enhance credit to Small and marginal farmers, a separate sub limit of upto 8% (for 1st year - 7% and 2nd year - 8%) is being introduced for the first time. · Loans for agri-processing & agri-infrastructure would be included in PSL without any limit on the size of loans. · Loans to Medium Enterprises being included in PSL. · For the first time a separate sub limit of 7.5% of ANBC is being created for the Micro Enterprises. Page 2 · Loans upto Rs.5 crore for Social infrastructure, like schools and health care facilities, drinking water facilities, sanitation facilities etc. are being included under PSL, for towns of less than 1 lac population. · Renewable Energy sector is being added to the PSL, upto Rs.10 crore loans. · Introduction of Priority Sector Lending Certificate (PSLCs), which will provide a market-driven incentive for efficiency, will enable banks to sell their surplus lending and thus earning a premium for their efficiency/geographical spread. · Progress to be monitored quarterly and not at the end of the year. Steps Being Taken for Increasing Financing to Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises (Msmes) Debt Financing: 1) Loans to Medium Enterprises are being brought under Priority Sector Lending. 2) A separate sub-limit of 7.5% in Priority Sector Lending is being created for the Micro Enterprises. 3) RBI has received 72 application for setting up Small Banks. As per license conditions, the small finance banks are required to extend 75% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit to Priority Sector and 50% of loan portfolio to be upto Rs. 25 lakhs. Therefore, once set up, the Small Finance Banks would augment supply of credit to small business units, micro and small industries etc. through high technology & low cost operations. Equity Financing: 1) “Tax pass-through” status for equity funds has been rationalized for supporting the venture capital eco-system. 2) A Fund of Funds has been set up in SIDBI to act as a catalyst to attract Private Capital by way of providing equity, quasi equity and other risk capital for start up companies. Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (Mudra) Bank According to the NSSO survey of 2013, there are 5.77 crore small business units, mostly individual proprietorships, which run small manufacturing, trading or services activities. Most of these ‘own account enterprises’ are owned by people belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Classes. Only 4% of such units get institutional finance. Providing access to institutional finance to such micro/small business units would turn them into strong instrument of GDP growth and also employment. Page 3 Micro Finance is an economic development tool whose objective is to assist the poor to work their way out of poverty. It covers a range of services which include, in addition to the provision of credit, many other services such as savings, insurance, money transfers, counseling etc. The players in the Micro Finance sector can be qualified as falling into 3 main groups:- the SHG-Bank linkage model started by NABARD, the Non Banking Finance companies and the others including Trusts, Societies etc. The government proposes to set up a Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) Bank through a statutory enactment. This Bank would be responsible for regulating and refinancing all Microfinance Institutions (MFI) which are in the business of lending to micro/small business entities engaged in manufacturing, trading and services activities. The Bank would partner with state level/regional level coordinators to provide finance to Last Mile Financer of small/micro business enterprises. The MUDRA Bank would primarily be responsible for – 1) Laying down policy guidelines for micro/small enterprise financing business 2) Registration of MFI entities 3) Regulation of MFI entities 4) Accreditation /rating of MFI entities 5) Laying down responsible financing practices to ward off indebtedness and ensure proper client protection principles and methods of recovery 6) Development of standardised set of covenants governing last mile lending to micro/small enterprises 7) Promoting right technology solutions for the last mile 8) Formulating and running a Credit Guarantee scheme for providing guarantees to the loans which are being extended to micro enterprises 9) Creating a good architecture of Last Mile Credit Delivery to micro businesses under the scheme of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Introduction of the Atal Pension Yojana Note on Atal Pension Yojana Benefit of APY: Fixed pension for the subscribers ranging between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000, if he joins and contributes between the age of 18 years and 40 years. The contribution levels would vary and would be low if subscriber joins early and increase if he joins late. Eligibility for APY: Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is open to all bank account holders who are not members of any statutory social security scheme. Age of joining and contribution period: The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years. Therefore, minimum period of contribution by the subscriber under APY would be 20 years or more. Focus of APY: Mainly targeted at unorganised sector workers. Enrolment and Subscriber Payment: All bank account holders under the eligible category may join APY with auto-debit facility to accounts, leading to reduction in contribution collection charges. Page 4 Enrolment agencies: All Points of Presence (Service Providers) and Aggregators under Swavalamban Scheme would enrol subscribers through architecture of National Pension System. Operational Framework of APY: It is Government of India Scheme, which is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. The Institutional Architecture of NPS would be utilised to enrol subscribers under APY. to eligible subscribers. Payment Mode: The premium will be directly auto-debited by the bank from the subscribers account. Name of nominee to be given in the form. Who will implement this Scheme?: The scheme will be offered by Life Insurance Corporation and all other life insurers who are willing to join the scheme and tie-up with banks for this purpose.FOR LIFE INSURANCE COVER) Eligibility: Available to people in the age group of 18 to 50 and having a bank account. He can also prefer to give a long-term option of continuing. Eligibility: Any person having a bank account and Aadhaar number linked to the bank account can give a simple form to the bank every year before 1st of June in order to join the scheme. . in which case his account will be auto-debited every year by the bank. (ii) Common Publicity Expenditure will be borne by Government.12 per annum. It will be auto-debited in one instalment. Payment Mode: The payment of premium will be directly auto-debited by the bank from the subscribers account.330 per annum.2 Lakh in case of death for any reason. however. Premium: Rs.2 Lakh and for partial disability – Rs. Page 5 Risk Coverage: For accidental death and full disability . This will be decided separately during the year.Funding of APY: Government would provide (i) fixed pension guarantee for the subscribers.1 Lakh. whichever is lower. Highlights of the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (Pmsby – Scheme 1 . Terms of Risk Coverage: A person has to opt for the scheme every year. Risk Coverage: Rs. (ii) would co-contribute 50% of the subscriber contribution or Rs. Highlights of The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY – SCHEME 2 . continue to have the risk of life cover up to the age of 55 years subject to payment of premium.for Accidental Death Insurance) Eligibility: Available to people in age group 18 to 70 years with bank account. Premium: Rs. This is the only mode available. People who join the scheme before completing 50 years can. 1000 per annum.Rs. and (iii) would also reimburse the promotional and development activities including incentive to the contribution collection agencies to encourage people to join the APY. Government Contribution: (i) Various other Ministries can co-contribute premium for various categories of their beneficiaries out of their budget or out of Public Welfare Fund created in this budget out of unclaimed money. Defence offset policy is being leveraged for creating ecosystem of defence manufacturing by MSMEs. (ii) Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) which includes capacity building of 300 khadi institutions and improved marketing to revitalize the khadi sector with enhanced . BPL families and girls in difficult circumstances. He can also prefer to give a long-term option of continuing in which case his account will be auto-debited every year by the bank. free uniforms. which include: Page 6 (i) Workshed Scheme for Khadi Artisans for providing assistance for construction of worksheds for better work environment. the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) provides for the opening of schools in the neighborhood to make access easier for girls. Efforts are on to bridge the gap between Research Institutions and Industries through signing of MOUs with IISc and CSIR. A comprehensive skill mapping is also proposed as a first step towards alleviating the existing skill deficit. Promotion of Traditional Industries The Ministry of Micro. Augmentation of 18 existing Technology Centres (TCs) is to be supported by cluster network Mangers and a National Portal. Who will implement this Scheme?:The scheme will be offered by all Public Sector General Insurance Companies and all other insurers who are willing to join the scheme and tie-up with banks for this purpose. This will be decided separately during the year. (ii) Common Publicity Expenditure will be borne by the Government.Terms of Risk Coverage: A person has to opt for the scheme every year. teachers’ sensitization programmes to promote girls participation. free textbooks. Government Contribution: (i) Various Ministries can co-contribute premium for various categories of their beneficiaries from their budget or from Public Welfare Fund created in this budget from unclaimed money. Make in India Policy for MSME Sector The Ministry is proposing to rise to the challenge through action plans directed at enhancement of the provision of collateral free credit through creation of state verticals for extending guarantees to the entrepreneurs of particular state with financial support from state governments. gender-sensitive teaching learning materials including textbooks and the scheme of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas as residential upper primary schools for girls belonging to SC/ST/Minority Communities. separate toilets for girls. Incentives for Girl Students To encourage the participation of all girls at elementary level. Small and Medium Enterprises has been implementing various schemes for the promotion of traditional artisans through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and Coir Board. the appointment of additional teachers including women teachers. creation of similar verticals for women entrepreneurs and youth among SC/ ST and NE Regions. (vii) Coir Worker’s Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme to provide insurance cover to coir workers. (iii) Market Development Assistance (MDA) under which assistance is provided@ 20% of value of production khadi and polyvastra to be shared among artisans. under which khadi. 47 Village Industries and 25 Coir clusters) have been developed under this scheme. . the Go-India smart card enables passengers to pay for reserved and unreserved tickets.sustainability of khadi. (iv) Khadi Karigar Janashree Bima Yojana to provide insurance cover to khadi artisans (v) Mahila Coir Yojana envisages distribution of motorised ratts for spinning coir yarn to women artisans after being trained. Renewed commitment to expanding Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Research (PACE-R). In addition. training. iii. capacity building and design and marketing support. At present. common facilities centres. Launched “Innovative Finance Forum”. The smart card can be used at nominated Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS)/Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and at Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) on these two sectors for issuing tickets. increased artisans’ welfare and achieve synergy with village industries. 101 clusters (29 Khadi. Page 7 ‘Go India’ Smart Card for Train Tickets ‘Go-India’ smart card scheme has been launched on pilot basis on two sectors i. Established “PACESetter Funds” to support innovative clean energy access projects. business development services. a specific cluster-based scheme named Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) is being implemented by the Government in the Ministry of MSME for promotion of traditional industries. etc.e. Clean Energy Co-Operation Between India and US India and USA have undertaken new initiatives to enhance clean energy cooperation as follows: i. ii. Both the countries desire to expand current Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Development (PACE-D). increased incomes and employment for spinners and weavers. producing institutions and selling institutions in the ratio 25:30:45. (vi) Coir Udyami Yojana(CUY) to provide financial assistance for replacement of outdated ratts/looms and for construction of worksheds so as to increase productivity/production and earnings of workers. New Delhi-Mumbai and New Delhi-Howrah. village industries and coir clusters have been taken up for development by providing them with improved equipments. iv. Desert circuit (Rajasthan). Some of the important goals of Incheon strategy are: Reduction of poverty. Port Blair-Neil Havelock-Little Andaman (Andaman and Nicobar).Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Speaking on the occasion. Nature Tourism Circuit (West Bengal). NERPAP will focus on improving image quality of electors along with sorting issues like corrections of errors etc. and provide support to voluntary organizations working in this sector. Himalayan Circuit. the Minister stated that his Government is fully committed to the cause of empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)and implementation of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilitiesas well as the “Incheon Strategy”. The five circuits indentified under this scheme are: Buddhist Circuit. Krishna Circuit and North-East Circuit. heritage. Kashmir Circuit (Jammu and Kashmir). Promotion of social protection and political participation. and Strengthening of international cooperation etc. using technology to deliver low-cost home-based education through e-learning and providing Identity Cards to all Persons with Disabilities so that they can avail Government benefits. . Enhancement of accessibility. Page 8 During the programme. Election Commission The Election Commission of India has launched “National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme” (NERPAP) throughout the country from today with the prime objective of bringing a totally error free and authenticated electoral roll. develop income generation models to ensure their economic independence. 50 circuits have been identified across India for the development of tourism The Ministry of Tourism has identified 50 circuits for development of tourism. These circuits/destinations cover major and relevant tourist places and attractions and have a judicious mix of culture. The Ministry has formulated a plan scheme SWADESH DARSHAN for integrated development of tourist circuits around specific themes. public buildings and transport. education and employment. Gangtok (Sikkim) are the circuits identified circuits among others. EPIC data of electors will be linked with Aadhar data of UIDAI for the purpose of authentication. Braj-Agra Circuit (Uttar Pradesh). Coastal Circuit. He said that we are presently focussing on enactment of a new comprehensive law to fulfil our international obligations following ratification of the UNCRPD. The Minister said that his government is also committed to ensure easy access of PWDs to public facilities. Special focus on children and women. spiritualism and ecotourism to give tourists a holistic perspective of the country. Development of database of fishery cooperative of India. The number of teletherapy machine in the country is less than the norms of World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Under this scheme.884. (vi).GIS System for Fisheries Sector The components of the scheme for strengthening of database and geographical information system GIS for fisheries sector are as under: (i). Mapping of smaller water bodies and development of Geographical Information System based fishery management system.07 crore is being implemented throughout the country. Scheme Approved for Setting UP of Plastic Parks End-to-End Computerisation of PDS as a Mission Mode Project A scheme on End to end Computerisation of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) Operations with a total approved cost of Rs. Catch Assessment Survey Inland and Marine Fisheries (iv). (viii) Evaluation Studies/ Professional services. Oncology in its various aspects has focus in case of new AIIMS and many upgraded institutions under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY). Technology Demonstrator winged body vehicle weighing 1. (ix). The data for medical infrastructure and the quantum of shortage of specialists for Cancer treatment is not centrally maintained. The Government of India had launched a comprehensive National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer. The Government of India has approved a scheme for enhancing the Tertiary Care Cancer facilities in the country. Strengthening of Statistical Unit at Headquarter. Kolkata has been approved. the Government of India will assist 20 State Cancer Institutes (SCI) and 50 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres (TCCC) in different parts of the country. cervical and oral cancer Page 9 ISRO to carry out a test flight of Reusable Launch Vehicle – Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) by second quarter of 2015 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will carry out a test flight of Reusable Launch Vehicle – Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) by second quarter of 2015. (vii). thus attaining 5 times the . Development of Geographical Information System (v). Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (NPCDCS) in 2010 with focus on 3 types of cancer namely breast. Diabetes.5T will be lofted to a height of 70 km using solid booster. Setting up of the National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar (Haryana) and 2nd campus of the Chittranjan National Cancer Institute. Sample Survey for Estimation of Inland Fishery Resources and their Potential (ii). Census on Marine Fisheries (iii). Strategy for Handling Genetically Transmitted Cancer Disease Cancer can be diagnosed and treated at various levels in the government health care system. Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS). setting up Labour Market Information System and capacity building of the National Skills Development Authority. launched in June 2013 for training and placement of rural poor youth from 27 LWE affected districts in 09 States. Main objectives of the Scheme “Skill Development in 34 Districts affected by Left Wing Extremism” under implementation from 2011-12 are to establish 01 ITI and 02 Skill Development Centres each in 34 LWE affected districts of 09 States. two Skill Development related Schemes. Function as a clearing house for all philanthropy related information on India. Besides. Thereafter it will descend by gliding and splashing down into the sea. 4. Lead overseas Indian philanthropy into India. . Development Schemes in the Naxal Affected Districts The Additional Central Assistance (ACA) for the LWE affected districts. being implemented by the NITI Aayog and the Road Requirement Plan (RRP-I).speed of sound. ‘ROSHNI’ and ‘Skill Development in 34 Districts affected by Left Wing Extremism’ are also being implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Labour and Employment respectively. India-EU Skill Development Project Page 10 India-EU project is a technical assistance project for vocational training under which experts provided by the EU provide advice and guidance on implementation of National Skills Qualifications Framework. are the two major developmental schemes. Partner with and encourage credible philanthropic organizations in the sectors that best match need based philanthropy. Objectives of IDF-OI are to: 1. This test flight would demonstrate the Hypersonic aerodynamics characteristics. being implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. ROSHNI is a special initiative under. The continuation of Integrated Action Plan (IAP) as ACA Scheme for the remaining years of 12th Five Year Plan was approved by the Government. namely. three State Skill Development Missions and six Sector Skills Councils. Thermal protection system. Control system and Mission management. India Development Foundation India Development Foundation of Overseas Indians (IDF-OI) is a “not for profit Trust” established in 2008 by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs to serve as a credible institutional avenue to enable overseas Indians to engage in philanthropy to supplement India’s social development efforts. projects and programmes to NRIs/PIOs. 3. Provide a list of credible institutions. Avionics system. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (Formerly Ajeevika Skills). which focus specifically on the LWE affected districts. 2. Bangladesh. The President said building viable linkages between formal and informal sectors also call for deepening the involvement of the leaders of technological. South Africa. the Scheme of Infrastructure Development in Minority Institutions (IDMI). China. teachers and providing access by opening new schools. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS). the MidDay-Meal Scheme. a three-day special nationwide campaign is being launched by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry from 8-10 March. classrooms. Cambodia. 2015. Philippines. Education to Minorities The Government has been implementing various minority education schemes especially for Muslims. Appointment of Language Teachers. Mauritius. It encourages the engagement of talent with the society to improve the quality of life. Page 11 PM launches first indigenously developed and manufactured vaccine against Rotavirus Government to establish cross cultural linkages with 39 Indian Ocean Countries under Project Mausam The Government has proposed to establish cross cultural linkages and to revive historic maritime cultural and economic ties under ‘Project Mausam’ with 39 Indian Ocean countries. Iraq. establishment of the Model Degree Colleges. providing modern education to Madarasas under National Institute of Open Schooling and the easing of norms for affiliation of Minority Educational Institutions. The process of innovation converts knowledge into social good and economic wealth. Setting up of Block Institutes of Teacher Education. the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme (JNV). Women Hostels and Polytechnics in the Minority Concentration Districts.Health Ministry to celebrate International Women’s Day as ‘Safe Motherhood Day’ In a major initiative towards ensuring better health for women of the country. Thailand . . It is important that the vast repository of indigenous knowledge is protected. to meet infrastructure gaps for schools. A total of 15% of the outlay under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is targeted for the Minority Concentration Districts (MCD)/Areas to achieve the goal of universalisation of elementary education. Singapore. setting up of Girls Hostels. financial and educational sectors with the creativity of common people and young students. says President Speaking on the occasion the President said Innovation is the key to progress and prosperity. are some of the important initiatives undertaken by the Government. Our knowledge system offer tremendous scope for research involving land-to-lab investigation and lab-to-land transfer of technology. Other initiatives which also benefit minorities and Muslims include the Scheme for Providing Quality Education in Madarsas (SPQEM). Yemen. India always has had a strong tradition of knowledge. Model Schools under the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). Pakistan among others. The 39 countries include Bahrain. Innovation is the key to progress and prosperity. Egypt. documented and preserved in active collaboration with prominent practitioners of traditional knowledge. Department of School Education and Literacy.. Subsidy on Rooftop Solar Power Plants National Gas Pipeline Authority Presently. schedule tribes and Muslim minorities. (ii) Existing Gas based LPG plants. CGD for industrial and commercial customers etc. on specific gender related education indicators. is broadly following the under-mentioned order of priority in allocation of domestic gas: (i) Existing Gas based Urea plants.C. The details of the Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar and Jagdishpur-Haldia pipeline projects along with the current status is enclosed at Annexure-II. April.Digital Gender Atlas for Girls’ Education in India Launched The Ministry of Human Resource Development. will help identify low performing geographic pockets for girls. (iii) Existing grid connected and gas based power plants. there is no proposal with PNGRB for setting up a National Gas Pipeline Authority. in WP 13029/1985. The tool. Green Fuel Projects Page 12 The Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply today that presently. It is constructed on an open source platform with an inbuilt scope of updating data by authorized persons to retain its dynamic character. 2002 directing to accord highest priority to . Barauni-Guwahati-Agartala and HaldiaParadip/Srikakulam would be considered through PPP mode with VGF after successful completion of the pilot project. Ministry has approved a pipeline section (Ranchi-Talcher-Paradip) for implementation through PPP mode as pilot project and the remaining 2 pipeline sections viz. which has been developed with the support of UNICEF. petrochemicals. Mehta Vs UOI & Ors. The Atlas provides comparative analysis of individual gender related indicators over three years and that enables a visual assessment of the change and an understanding of whether some intervention introduced in a geography at a particular point in time has worked or not. presented the Digital Gender Atlas for Advancing Girls’ Education in India to the media in New Delhi today. However. refineries. particularly from marginalised groups such as scheduled castes. (iv) City Gas Distribution (CGD) network for domestic and transport sectors (v) Other sectors including steel. Govt. in order to comply with the orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of M. Kedarnath. Amaravati. Both the schemes are to be implemented in mission mode. The Scheme of Mega Food Parks is aimed at providing modern infrastructure facilities along the value chain from farm gate to the market with strong backward and forward linkages. It is expected to facilitate the efforts to increase the level of processing of agricultural and horticultural produce. Kamakhya. Out of these. 4. Stage-wise developments for cleaning the river Ganga. Gaya. Developing world-class infrastructure in the respective destinations/circuits is one of the mission objectives of the schemes. in the country and thereby to check the wastage. The Scheme has a cluster based . the Ganga rejuvenation plan provides for ‘Short-term’ (3 years). Industrial pollution abatement. Under PRASAD. Dwaraka. which will minimise the domestic/ municipal pollution load in the rivers of the country. an Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission has been set up under NGRBA for rejuvenation of river Ganga and its tributaries. Kanchipuram. Follow up action taken in relation to Bhagirathi ecological sensitive zone notification. ‘Medium-term’ (5 years) and ‘Long-term’ (10 years and more) action plan. the Ministry of Tourism has launched two new plan schemes (i) “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)” and (ii) “SWADESH DARSHAN”. Total 42 Mega Food Parks have been Sanctioned by the Government Page 13 A total 42 Mega Food Parks (MFPs) have been sanctioned by the Government for setting-up in the country. Mathura. Status on these have been submitted by the Government to the Hon’ble Supreme Court. 2.transport sector in allocation of natural gas. Incorporating the existing projects under the NGRBA. Pollution abatement and cleaning of river Ganga is an ongoing and collaborative effort of the Central and State Governments. 21 Mega Food Parks have been accorded final approval and are at various stages of implementation. News schemes PRASAD and SWADESH DARSHAN launched by the government to promote Tourism In pursuance of the budget announcement 2014-15. Ajmer. initially. Cleaning of Ganga National Ganga River Basin Authority has resolved that by the year 2020 no untreated municipal sewage or industrial effluent will be discharged into River Ganga. twelve cities namely Amritsar. “Namami Gange”. Varanasi and Vellankani have been identified for development. while 4 Mega Food Parks are progressing towards meeting the conditions for final approval. it has been decided to meet the entire requirement of CGD entities for CNG (transport) and PNG (domestic) segments through domestic gas. 3. with particular focus on perishables. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has made certain observations in some of the recent orders during the year 2014 and 2015 on: 1. Status of Ganga River Basin Management Plan prepared with the help of Consortium of seven IITs. Puri. The Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation have also drawn action plans under ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ (Urban and Rural) to address the sanitation issues. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan Government of India launched the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 in 2013. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and other National Industrial Corridors issuance of Ordinance to make land acquisition easier for important projects a number of items taken off the licensing requirement from Defence products’ list. in-house technology development and domestic production will help industry reach a self-sufficient economies of scale in the long run by around the year 2020.makeinindia. Government has launched the scheme namely Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME India) under NEMMP 2020 in the Union Budget for 2015-16 with an initial outlay of Rs. lack of cohesiveness amongst the promoters etc. CPC has need based core processing facilities and basic enabling infrastructure to be used by the food processing units setup at the CPC. difficulties in obtaining various statutory clearances from the State Government Departments/Agencies. etc. timely contribution of equity by the promoters. The minimum area required for a CPC is 50 acres. It has been experienced during implementation of the Scheme of Mega Food Parks that the major challenges being faced by the Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in implementation of the Mega Food Park projects. Make In India’ Programme Government of India has launched the ‘Make in India’ Programme to promote manufacturing in India and develop it as a hub for manufacturing.approach based on a hub and spokes model. . The thrust for the Government through this scheme will be to allow hybrid and electric vehicles to become the first choice for the purchasers so that these vehicles can replace the conventional vehicles and thus reduce liquid fuel consumption in the country from the automobile sector. It includes creation of infrastructure for primary processing and storage near the farm in the form of Primary Processing Centres (PPCs) and Collection Centres (CCs) and common facilities and enabling infrastructure at Central Processing Centre (CPC). The scheme is demanddriven and would facilitate food processing units to meet environmental. National Manufacturing Policy. savings. It aims to achieve national fuel security by promoting hybrid and electric vehicles in the country. It is envisaged that early market creation through demand incentive. 75 Cr. It is expected to save 9500 Million Liters of crude oil equivalent to Rs. safety and social standards. The PPCs are meant for functioning as a link between the producers and processors for supply of raw material to the Central Processing Centres. There is an ambitious target to achieve 6-7 million sales of hybrid and electric vehicles year on year from 2020 onwards.com) along with details of FDI Policy. 62000 Cr. The scheme will provide a major push for early adoption and market creation of both hybrid and electric technologies vehicles in the country. include acquiring contiguous land of 50 acres or more in the name of SPV. Intellectual Property Rights. and Sector wise plan of action has been prepared with time lines of one year and three years. design and innovation Certain important steps taken to gear up manufacturing include (i) (ii) Page 14 (iii) (iv) (v) creation of an investor facilitation cell dissemination of information on twenty five priority sectors on ‘Make in India’s web-portal (http://www. obtaining term loan from the Banks. Austria. and the transfer of all records was completed in 1937. which will strengthen teachers. in fact aimed at improving the understanding of the students to grasp basic concepts and help them learn better. Switzerland. 50 Centres of Excellence for Curriculum and Pedagogy. such as. South Korea.Culture Minister inaugurates the curtain raiser of the year long celebrations of 125th Anniversary of National Archives of India The Minister inaugurated i) A Logo for the 125th Year Celebration of the National Archives of India. Jaipur and Puducherry. . the Czech Republic. Portugal. Canada. Finland. and later shifted to New Delhi following the transfer of the capitalfrom Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. and play a key role in guiding and shaping the development of archives both at the national as well as international level. two Inter University Centres. The Mission will provide an integrated platform for building synergies among all the existing initiatives. The various components of PMMMNMTT. providing oversight to the existing activities and also carry out new activities aimed at gap filling so that a comprehensive vehicle for Teacher/Faculty related programmes and schemes is created. National Mission on Teachers and Teaching The Government will set up 50 Centres of Excellence for Curriculum and Pedagogy with necessary emphasis on Maths and Science. are. Germany. Today. Japan. (ii) Exportability of benefits in case of relocation to India or any other country after having made social security contribution. Social Security Agreements The Government has signed Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with Belgium. The present building of the National Archives of India was constructed in 1926. National Archives of India was established on 11 March 1891 at Calcutta as the Imperial Record Department. Sweden. Denmark. Netherlands. ii) an Online Search Portal entitledAbhilekh-PATAL. iii) a Virtual Exhibition: Gandhi-Mandela that was displayed at Johannesburg as a part of the ‘Festival of India in South Africa’ and iv) 3 New publications of the department on the occasion. under the newly launched Scheme Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT). which puts the catalogue of over 2 million records in the public domain together with over 2000 digital images of records. five Centres of Academic Leadership and Educational Management. Australia and Quebec (Province of Canada) for the protection of Indian professionals working in these countries from making double contribution of social security in the home country as well as in the host country on the same income. it has one Regional Office at Bhopal and three Records Centres at Bhubaneswar. Subject Based Networks and Workshops and Seminars. Luxembourg. The salient features of these Agreements are: (i) Exemption from social security contribution for the posted (detached) workers provided the Page 15 worker is covered under the Indian social security system and continues to pay his contribution to the Indian system during the period of contract. Archives are the priceless documentary heritage of any nation and as the premier archival institution in the country. National Resource Centre. setting up 30 Schools of Education. This department is the custodian of the non-current records of the Government of India and is holding them in trust for the use of the records creators and the users at large. Hungary. Norway. France. State-wise and country-wise during the last one year are given in Annexure I. besides other things. (iv) It also makes Indian companies more competitive since exemption from social security contribution in respect of their employees substantially reduces costs. the Ministry held several consultations with the stakeholders in the Central Governments as well as State Governments and outside experts / agencies to gauge the deficiencies confronting tribal development with the desired pace. . In nutshell. The schemes for welfare of Indian workers/Non-Resident Indians are: (i) Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (ii) Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) (iii) Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) (iv) Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) (v) Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (vi) Scheme for Legal/ Financial Assistance to Indian Women Deserted by their NRI Husbands Implementation of Tribal Sub Plan Recently erstwhile Planning Commission got a holistic evaluation study conducted through a third party agency on the effectiveness of the TSP strategy in terms of delivery and goods services to the tribal population. The detail particulars gender-wise. The report of the Study was made public during May 2013. Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) / Integrated Tribal Development Projects / Tribal Research Institutes (TRI) and other Micro Projects. (vii) Utilization of TSP funds was more ritualistic than outcome based initiative based on gap analysis in HDI. inter alia. Welfare Schemes for Overseas Indians The Ministry has information on number of Indian workers who emigrated abroad through Emigration Clearance to notified Emigration Clearance Required countries only. implementation and monitoring mechanism (ii) Lack of Page 16 effective mechanism to gel central plan TSP funds and State Plan TSP Funds (iii) Scattered financial resources used in a scattered manner (iv) Lack of location specific perspective plan (v) Lack of gap analysis (vi) Weakening of institutions specifically meant for delivery of goods and services to tribal population i. II and III respectively. reported underperformance of TSP funds in fetching tangible results and for that matter triggering development of tribals. the prominent reasons for underperformance of TSP funds have been identified as (i) Lack of unified planning. The Study.e. (viii) Inadequate and insufficient administrative and financial powers with the Tribal Welfare Departments in the States and Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Centre. Besides.(iii) Totalization of the periods of contribution pertaining to both countries for the purpose of assessing eligibility for benefit/pension under the legislation of each country. about 48. which uses less coal. (ii) Supercritical technology has been made mandatory for Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs) being implemented. Page 17 (viii) Perform Achieve Trade (PAT) Scheme under National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency is under implementation by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). (iv) An Advanced Ultra Super Critical Technology R&D Project has been approved by Government at a cost of Rs. (iii) In 13th Plan. reduce carbon-dioxide emissions and coal consumption for coal based power plants. Initiatives to Improve the Efficiency of Coal Based Power Plants The Centre for Science and Technology in its report “Green Rating of Coal-Based Thermal Power Plants” has given suggestions for improving the efficiency of thermal power plants in India. (vii) Increasing the share of renewable energy in the overall power generation in the country.1500 Crore involving BHEL. It would serve as a robust e-governance tool for protection of consumers’ interests through effective implementation of the Drugs (Price Control) Order 2013. ‘Pharma Jan Samadhan’ will provide consumers and others with an on-line facility to redress their complaints relating to over-pricing of medicines.000 MW is based on supercritical technology. The ‘Pharma Jan Samadhan’ scheme has put in place a speedy and effective complaint redressal system with respect to availability and pricing of medicines. and refusal of supply for sale of any medicine without good and sufficient reason. Modernization and Life Extension of old thermal power generating units and retirement of old and inefficient thermal generation units.Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Ananth Kumar launches ‘Pharma Jan Samadhan’ scheme The Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Ananth Kumar launched ‘Pharma Jan Samadhan’ scheme here today. . It is a web enabled system for redressal of consumers’ grievances relating to pricing and availability of medicines. NPPA will initiate action on any complaint within 48 hrs of its receipt. In this Scheme.200 per tonne for funding projects under National Clean Energy Fund as announced in the Budget Speech of 2015-16. non-availability or shortage of medicines. (v) Renovation. The Minister further stated that Government of India has already taken following initiatives to improve the efficiency of coal based power plants and to reduce the carbon footprint of the power sector: (i) Out of about 87. created by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). individual target for improving energy efficiency has been assigned to 144 number of thermal stations. is being undertaken. sale of new medicines without prior price approval of NPPA. in phased manner. NTPC and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) to achieve higher efficiency.000 MW thermal capacity under construction.100 per tonne to Rs. (vi) Doubling coal cess from Rs. all coal fired capacity addition shall be through supercritical units. . (2) to organize and regulate the public transport system in a manner which supports a multi-modal integrated transport system within the state by (i) increasing the share of public transport trips within the state. in place of Motor Vehicle Act 1988. Page 18 ii) Any grant or loan made to the fund by the Central Government. the State Safety Authority. (iii) improving the environmental performance and minimizing the adverse environmental impacts of the public transport system. the State Government. National Transport Authority. proposes to constitute a National Road Transport and Multimodal Co-ordination Authority and State Transport Authority with an objective and power to plan and develop integrated. the National Authority. in collaboration with National Transport Authority. public and private transport operators. the primary objective of State Transport Authority includes the following:(1) to ensure. provides for constitution of a Motor Vehicle Crash Fund. other state transport bodies and public entities.New Bill aims for Safe Transport System The new Road Transport and Safety Bill 2015. and (vi) Collaborating with relevant bodies including the Central Government. The following shall be credited to the fund: i) A cess or tax or payment of a nature notified and approved by Central Government. in Chapter XI. 2015”. urban local bodies. The Government of India has undertaken a project “Security for Women in public road transport in the country”. iii) Any other source of income as may be prescribed by the Central Government. The proposed scheme under the “Nirbhaya Fund” envisages setting up of a unified system at the National Level (National Vehicle Security and Tracking System) and State level (City Command and Control Centre) for GPS tracking of the location of. safe and sustainable transport systems that contribute to an inclusive. State Road Transport Corporations. in order to improve the efficiency of public transport for public transport users. that the public transport system is planned and operated as part of an integrated transport system which seeks to meet the needs of all transport system users within the state. urban local bodies and land holding agencies and the traffic police. (v) promoting economic prosperity through efficient and reliable movement of public transport users while also supporting the movement of livestock and freight. State Police and other such bodies. The objective of the scheme is to ensure safety of women and girl child in public transport by monitoring location of public road transport vehicles to provide immediate assistance in minimum response time to the victims in distress. in 32 cities of the country with a population of 1 million or more. prosperous and environmentally responsible India. (iv) contributing to social well-being by providing access to livelihood opportunities and supporting social interaction amongst members of the community. emergency buttons in and video recording of incidents in public transport vehicles. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposed “Road Transport and Safety Bill. (ii) actively promoting public transport usage. More Than One Crore Pensioners May be Benefitted by the Scheme Under the ‘Digital India Mission’. viz. Shri Radha Mohan Singh.11. (c) Non-prescription of Generic Medicines. This facility provides an option to Page 19 the pensioners to submit their life certificate digitally by authenticating biometrically using UIDAI Database. Government has launched ‘Jeevan Pramaan – an Aadhaar based Digital Life Certificate’ for pensioners on 10. ‘Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana’. More than one crore pensioners may be benefitted by the scheme. Brazil today.2014. a dedicated intervention to improve cattle progeny so as to improve milk yields and farmers income. He mentioned that the ‘Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana’ aims at providing end-to-end solutions in irrigation supply chain.Union Agriculture Minister underlines the importance of water security and organic farming at 4th Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Agriculture and Agrarian Development in Brasilia. He also referred about the Gokul Mission. The third party evaluation of Public Health Foundation of India noted five major reasons for under performance of the scheme: (a) Over dependence on support from State Government. distribution network and farm level applications. Brazil today Participating in 4th Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Agriculture and Agrarian Development in Brasilia. The pension disbursing agencies integrated with the Jeevan Pramaan Portal will get access to digital life certificate. said that the Government is committed to promote Organic Farming that improves soil health and leads to better quality crops. Shri Singh said that the Government of India is committed to giving top priority to water security. Revamping of Jan Aushadhi Scheme 178 Jan Aushadhi Stores have been opened across the country since the inception of the scheme against which only 98 are functional as on date. The pensioners need not go to the pension disbursing agency in person. (e) Lack of awareness Digital Life Certificate for Pensioners. The Scheme is being revisited to expand its reach across the country. From the current financial year. (d) Health Policies of Central/State Governments-Free Supply of Drugs. Union Agriculture Minister. water sources. All pensioners having Aadhaar number may avail this facility. In this context. (b) Poor Supply Chain Management. . a new scheme to develop organic clusters and make available chemical free inputs to farmers will be implemented. he referred to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana’ with the motto of water to every farm ‘Har Khet Ko Paani’. Details are being worked out by Bureau of Pharma Public Sector Undertakings of India (BPPI) in consultation with Department of Pharmaceuticals. Aadhaar numbers is used for bio-metric authentication of pensioners. drugs and diagnostics. He stressed the importance of having a clear direction and focus. and focus on development of backward regions in Eastern and North-Eastern India. . 7) Management of Malnutrition: Emphasis is being laid on reduction of malnutrition which is an important underlying cause of child mortality. 891 Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres have been established for management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). 6) Capacity building of health care providers: Various trainings are being conducted under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to build and upgrade the skills of doctors. Similar entitlements have also been put in place for sick neonates. while promoting growth. and implementation and direction are equally important.Steps Taken Under NRHM to Reduce Neonatal Mortality Rates in the Country The following interventions have been taken under NRHM to reduce neonatal mortality rates in the country: 1) Promotion of Institutional Delivery through Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK): Promoting Institutional delivery to ensure skilled birth attendance is key to reducing both maternal and neo-natal mortality. is to create jobs.Exclusive breastfeeding for first six months and appropriate infant and young child feeding practices are being promoted in convergence with Ministry of Woman and Child Development. 5) Provision of Support in the annual state plans for up scaling of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in all health facilities. IMF meets PM (Prime Minister's Office) The Prime Minister thanked Ms. have inclusive growth. He said reforms are not restricted to legislation alone. Page 20 MD. 8) Village Health and Nutrition Days (VHNDs) are also being organized for imparting nutritional counselling to mothers and to improve child care practices. Special New Born Care Units (SNCUs) at District Hospitals and New Born Stabilization Units (NBSUs) at FRUs are being set up for the care of small and sick newborn. food. JSSK entitles all pregnant women to absolutely free and zero expense delivery including caesarean section operation in Government health facilities and provides for free to and fro transport. He said that his focus. 3) Home Based Newborn Care (HBNC): Home based newborn care through ASHA has been initiated to improve new born care practices at the community level and for early detection and referral of sick new born babies. 4) Ensuring single dose of Injection Vitamin K prophylaxis in all the births in all the public and private health facilities even at the sub centre by ANM. nurses and ANM for early diagnosis and case management of common ailments of children and care of newborn at time of birth. 2) Strengthening Facility based newborn care: Newborn care corners (NBCC) are being set up at all health facilities where deliveries take place to provide essential newborn care at birth to all new born babies. JSY incentivizes pregnant women to opt for institutional delivery and provides for cash assistance. Lagarde for her words. lived up to Prime Minister. Nadir Patel. drilling and other auxiliary operations of international standard. vi. India and Canada discuss possible joint-ventures of mutual interest (Ministry for Development of North-East Region) The Canadian High Commissioner in India.This region is rich in natural and human resources and we need to capitalize on this. • Up gradation and modernization of existing technology in phases. The priority is on all fronts – agriculture. Page 21 v. Railway Board with secretaries of Coal. Canadian scientists are eager to share their technical know-how with the Indian counterparts. . Selective mining for elimination of bands wherever necessary /feasible. Mr. manufacturing and services. and Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) as members to expedite the railway projects aimed at enhancing the evacuation capacities. Scrapping/cleaning of coal benches before blasting. Mars Orbiter Mission which had been 100% indigenously developed with 100% Indian infrastructure and human resource. • Deployment a Continuous miners (CMs) for mass production technology & Long Wall Mining where ever geo mining conditions permits. mine/projects have been identified to produce about 908 Mt. Power. transportation. Sh. referred to the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) reported plans to develop capability for heavy and high throughput satellites. In this context. Mega opencast projects have been planned with higher size of equipment for excavation. Crushing arrangement for supply of sized coal. iv. Appropriate positioning of overburden (OB) and coal benches to avoid contamination. Goyal further stated that steps are also being taken to improve quality of coal: i. Installation of metal detectors / magnetic separators over running conveyors before coal loading. Shri Narendra Modi’s inspiring concept of “Make in India” Coal Production (Ministry of Coal) The Minister further stated that Coal India Limited (CIL) have been taken/contemplated several measures for enhancing domestic coal production which are as follows:• An exercise has been carried out to prepare a roadmap for achieving the production level of One Billion Tonne coal by the year 2019-20. iii. So far. All the major projects having high capacity coal handling plants to dispatch sized and uniform quality of coal to suit the requirement of the consumers. ii. • Periodical review at the Ministry level and by an inter ministerial committee set up under the Chairman. important holy sites of Buddhism. Shri Rajnath Singh chaired the Ministerial Round Table on `International Cooperation in support of post2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Beneficiation of non-coking coal in washeries have been planned on “Build Operate & Maintain” (BOM) basis in addition to the existing capacity of non-coking coal washeries. the MSMEs establishments are able to engage apprentices and it also enables them to get skilled manpower for their needs. and Kushinagar is the place where the Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. targets as specified in the framework. This Scheme covers all categories of apprentices except the Graduate. . considerable progress has been made by investing resources and enhancing capacities in dealing with the disasters. presenting the Country Statement on March 14. possible use for space-based technologies for averting natural disasters and their management. 1961. stocks.Russia (enhancing the ongoing cooperation in dealing with emergency situations. where India’s NDRF team assisted the Japanese authorities in their search and rescue mission from 26th March to 7th April. said that the Hyogo Framework for Action has provided a blue print for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities including promotion of culture of prevention. at mine face. mitigation. Technician and Technician (Vocational) apprentices which are covered by scheme administered by Ministry of Human Resource Development. opened the Exhibition of Indian Museum Kolkata on Indian Buddhist Art at the prestigious National Museum of Tokyo today. 2015. . recent events in India such as the landslides and floods of 2013 in the Himalayan State of Uttarakhand. viii. India-Japan (visited the town of Onagawa. preparedness and resilience at all levels. cyclone ‘Phailin’ in Odisha in 2013.) India.have been included as part of this exhibition. .10. if any. the floods and landslides in Jammu & Kashmir and cyclone ‘Hudhud’ in Andhra Pradesh in 2014 have once again brought into focus the need for multiplying our efforts towards DRR. It was in Sarnath that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. sidings and from the wagons. Since then. for Least Developed and Developing Countries to build and strengthen their capacities were deliberated upon. Shale picking.that of a standing Buddha and another depicting scenes from his life. The issues of strengthening of existing mechanisms. The objective of the deliberations was on generating ideas to bring about better international cooperation in support of post-2015 Framework for DRR.2014 to share 50% of prescribed stipend to the apprentices by Government of India for the first two years of training engaged by eligible establishments particularly in manufacturing sector and other establishments covered under the Apprentices Act. ) Page 22 Apprentice Protsahan Yojana (Ministry of Labour & Employment) A new Scheme ‘Apprentice Protsahan Yojana’ has been started on 16. ‘Sarnath’ and ‘Kushinagar’ are located.vii. Visit of Union Home Minister to Japan (Ministry of Home Affairs) Shri Rajnath Singh. He remarked that two sculptures from Sarnath from the 5th Century AD. international cooperation and partnerships. natural disasters as well as encouraging greater institutional linkages between research and training institutes in the area of disaster management. 2011. The Union Home Minister urged all countries to reaffirm their commitment to pursue effective DRR through international cooperation and global partnership to build communities self-reliant in mitigating the impacts of disasters. iv. Set up “Innovative Finance Forum”. vi) Technology and Quality Up gradation Support to MSMEs. ix) Promotion of Information & Communication Tools (ICT) in MSME sector. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) scheme run by Ministry of Rural Development and National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) run by Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation. The objective of NMCP is to develop global competitiveness among Indian MSMEs. The National Manufacturing Policy of the Government targets to create 10 crore jobs by the year 2022. Pt.Rising Unemployment: Steps by Government (Ministry of Labour & Employment) Government has taken various steps for generating employment in the country like encouraging private sector of economy.National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (Ministry of Micro. ii) Design Clinics scheme for MSMEs. ii Establish “PACESetter Fund” to support innovative clean energy access projects. v) National Campaign for building awareness on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).Small & Medium Enterprises) The Ministry of MSME is implementing the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) with the aim to support the Micro. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Small & Medium Enterprises. iii) Marketing Assistance and Technology Up gradation Scheme for MSMEs. Government has also decided to strategically promote labour-intensive manufacturing and expand employment opportunities by promoting tourism and agro-based industries. viii) Support for Entrepreneurial and Management development of SMEs through Incubators. Both the countries desired to expand current Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Development (PACE-D). iii. fast tracking various projects involving substantial investment and increasing public expenditure on schemes like Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) run by Ministry of Micro. . Renewed commitment to expand Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Research (PACE-R). vii) Enabling Manufacturing Sector to be Competitive through Quality Management Standards (QMS) and Quality Technology Tools (QTT). Page 23 US Assistance for Renewable Energy Technologies (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) New initiatives to enhance clean energy cooperation as follows: i. iv) Bar code scheme for MSEs. This programme targets at enhancing the entire value chain of the MSME sector through the following components: i) Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme for MSMEs. Approval of NMCP. Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to become competitive. Karnataka. The engagement of AYUSH Doctors / paramedics and their training is supported by the Department of Health & Family Welfare. Bihar. The variety has so far spread to an area of 90. while the support for AYUSH infrastructure.Primitive Tribal Groups (Ministry of Tribal Affairs) Seventy five communities have been identified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) {earlier called as Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs). envisages integration of AYUSH with the Health Care Delivery System. Siddha and Unani & Homoeopathy (ASU & H) drugs and sustainable availability of ASU & H raw – materials in the States / UTs during 12th Plan.200 crores to be implemented during 2014-15 to 2016-17. Government of India has adopted a strategy of Co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs). Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Directorate of Rice Research (DRR) have jointly developed bacterial blight resistant variety ‘Improved Samba Mahsuri’ which variety was notified and released for cultivation in 2008. affordable and quality health care in order to improve the existing health care delivery system. Mainstreaming of AYUSH is one of the strategies in National Health Mission (NHM) as well which seeks to provide accessible. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.2002. Hybrid Rice (Ministry of Agriculture) Promote cultivation of hybrid rice through various crop development programmes such as National Food Security Mission (NFSM). strengthening of AYUSH educational Institutions.09. The funds under this scheme are made available to the States/UTs having PVTG population in accordance with the Conservation cum Development (CCD) plan approved by an Expert Committee in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs Regulation of AYUSH Institutions The National Policy on Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy . Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. equipment / furniture and medicines are provided by Ministry of AYUSH under shared responsibilities. Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI) and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in eastern Uttar Pradesh. so that the quality of life of PVTGs is improved and a visible impact is made.000 ha in the states of Tamil Nadu. The 100% Central sector scheme aims at the socio-economic development of PVTGs in a holistic manner by adopting habitat development approach and intervening in all spheres of their social and economic life. facilities for the enforcement of quality control of Ayurveda.2014 which envisages better access to AYUSH services. Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs). . Under National AYUSH Mission provision has been kept to assist the State Governments/UTs for the promotion and development of AYUSH Institutions through upgradation of State/ UT Government Institutions and setting up of new Government Institutions. thus enabling choice to the patients for different systems of medicines under single window. Page 24 Development of Agricultural Markets (Ministry of Agriculture) Promotion of National Agricultural Market through Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund (ATIF)” for Rs. Government of India has approved and notified National AYUSH Mission (NAM) on 29. It is proposed to utilise the ATIF for migrating towards a National Market through implementation of an appropriate common e-market platform. Jharkhand. Food & Public Distribution) The quality of foodgrains in storage is monitored by Food Corporation of India (FCI) at regular intervals by a system of check and super checks to ensure proper preservation of foodgrains in the storage. (2) To encourage the producers of organic fertilizers.00 lakh per unit. The Government has also recently approved the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) Scheme for Procurement and Distribution of perishable agri-horticultural Commodities to control price volatility of these commodities Rural Irrigation Scheme (Ministry of Agriculture) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) with the vision to ensure access to water to every agricultural farm for minimizing the impact of vagaries of monsoon.per hectare. assistance is provided towards creation of market infrastructure including storage. Under the scheme. the Government has undertaken a number of steps for promotion of use of bio-fertilizers in the country. Oil Palm and Maize (ISOPOM). 60. Financial assistant of 50% of cost or Rs. (ii) Under National Horticulture Mission (NHM). etc.000/.00 lakh through NABARD is provided. Promotion of use of Bio-Fertilizers in the Country (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) The Government proposes to produce manure and energy from the urban waste. . whichever is less. assistance for capacity building of farmers and other stake holders. However. The proposal is in primary stage and a draft discussion paper on ‘Promotion of City Compost’ has been circulated for interministerial consultation.per beneficiary. financial assistance is provided as credit linked back ended subsidy through NABARD for setting up of fruit/vegetable waste/agro-waste compost unit @33% of the total cost of project upto Rs. Zonal and FCI Headquarter squads. • Quarterly inspection by Assistant General Manager (Quality Control) at District level. and support for strengthening Agmarknet portal which provides information on prices and arrivals of agri commodities in wholesale regulated markets. Venture Capital Assistance is provided to projects that provide market linkages to farmers. the Government is providing financial assistance for setting up of production units of organic fertilizers under following schemes:(i) Under National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF). 100/. • Super checks by Regional. 30. Page 25 • Monthly inspection by Manager (Quality Control) at storage depot level. They are as under: (1) Financial support for establishment of bio-fertilizers production unit as back ended subsidy @ 25% of total financial outlay up to a maximum of Rs. Measures to cheque the quality of foodgrains during storage (Ministry of Consumer Affairs. 40. financial assistance is provided for setting up vermicompost production units @50% of the cost subject to a maximum of Rs. is provided to farmers for promotion of bio-fertilizers under Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds.Implementation of Central Sector of Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM). Pulses. These are as follows:• Fortnightly inspection of stock on 100% basis by Technical Assistants at storage depot level. Intranatal and Postnatal care including Iron and Folic Acid supplementation to pregnant & lactating women for prevention and treatment of anaemia. • Capacity building of health care providers in basic and comprehensive obstetric care. • Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) has been launched on 1st June. • Mother and Child Protection Card in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development to monitor service delivery for mothers and children. inclusion of iron and folate rich food as well as food items that promote iron absorption. which entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to absolutely free and no expense delivery . which includes free drugs. and similar entitlements for all sick infants accessing public health institutions for their treatment. An incentive of up to 5% additional funding over and above the normal allocation of the state under NRHM-RCH Flexipool is provided to State/UTs to introduce free medicine scheme. In addition. • Engagement of more than 8. 2011. financial support is provided to the States/UTs for strengthening their healthcare delivery system including support for provision of free drugs to those who access public health facilities based on requirements reflected in their Programme Implementation Plans. intranatal and postnatal care. for provision of maternal and child health services. • Antenatal. The key steps taken to accelerate the pace of reduction for Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) under the National Health Mission (NHM) are: • Promotion of institutional deliveries through Janani Suraksha Yojana. • Village Health and Nutrition Days in rural areas as an outreach activity. • Name Based Web enabled Tracking of Pregnant Women to ensure antenatal. Page 26 • Health and nutrition education to promote dietary diversification. Primary Health Centres. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to absolutely free and no expense delivery including Caesarean section. Under the NHM-Free drug service Initiative and substantial funding is also provided to States/UTs with the conditionality.9 lakhs Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) to generate demand and facilitate accessing of health care services by the community. • Operationalization of sub-centres. Community Health Centres and District Hospitals for providing 24x7 basic and comprehensive obstetric care services. etc.Measures to Check Maternal Deaths (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) Under the National Health Mission (NHM). Antenatal. • To sharpen the focus on the low performing districts. Operationalization of sub-centres.including Caesarean section. Promotion of institutional deliveries through Janani Suraksha Yojana. Health and nutrition education to promote dietary diversification. The initiative stipulates free drugs.9 lakhs Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) to generate demand and facilitate accessing of health care services by the community. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to absolutely free and no expense delivery including Caesarean section. 2013 reports published by Registrar General of India the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of India is 40 per 1000 live births.6 per cent continues. Village Health and Nutrition Days in rural areas as an outreach activity. blood and diet. 8. 10. Meeting MDG Target on Infant Mortality (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) Under the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4. intranatal and postnatal care including Iron and Folic Acid supplementation to pregnant & lactating women for prevention and treatment of anaemia. Similar entitlements have been put in place for all sick infants accessing public health institutions for treatment. As per Sample Registration System (SRS). Engagement of more than 8. It may reach 35 by 2015 if the current trend of annual decline of 5. besides free transport from home . 2. Name Based Web enabled Tracking of Pregnant Women to ensure antenatal. inclusion of iron and folate rich food as well as food items that promote iron absorption. 6. between facilities in case of a referral and drop back home. the following interventions are being implemented to reduce infant mortality rate and maternal mortality ratio in the Country: 1. 7. 4. intranatal and postnatal care. target is to reduce Child Mortality by twothird between 1990 and 2015. Under National Health Mission. Mother and Child Protection Card in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development to monitor service delivery for mothers and children. Page 27 9. 5. 3. for provision of maternal and child health services. diagnostics. 184 High Priority Districts (HPDs) have been prioritized for Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child Health+ Adolescent (RMNCH+A) interventions for achieving improved maternal and child health outcomes. The initiative stipulates free drugs. blood and diet. In case of India. Provision of counselling and peer education. Primary Health Centres. besides free transport from home to institution. prevention of sexually transmitted Infections. Community Health Centres and District Hospitals for providing 24x7 basic and comprehensive obstetric care services. it translates into a goal of reducing Infant mortality rate from 88 per thousand live births in 1990 to 29 in 2015. diagnostics. Adolescent Reproductive Sexual Health Programme (ARSH) – Especially for adolescents to have better access to family planning. 11. 17. Hepatitis B and Measles. Strengthening Facility based newborn care: Newborn care corners (NBCC) are being set up at all health facilities where deliveries take place. low socio-economic status. women’s empowerment. Similar entitlements have been put in place for all sick infants accessing public health institutions for treatment. other infectious and parasitic diseases (8%). Special New Born Care Units (SNCUs) and New Born Stabilization Units (NBSUs) are also being set up at appropriate facilities for the care of sick newborn including preterm babies.Vitamin K injection at birth. Universal Immunization Programme (UIP): Vaccination protects children against many life threatening diseases such as Tuberculosis. Integrated Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (IAPPD) launched in four states with highest infant mortality (UP. 15. high parity. Bihar and Rajasthan). Tetanus. and congenital anomalies (3. between facilities in case of a referral and drop back home. 13. Besides this. Pertussis. respiratory infections (22%). Diphtheria. delivery and essential newborn care. Infants are thus immunized against seven vaccine preventable diseases every year. Newer interventions to reduce newborn mortality. 12. poor access to health facilities are also contributing factors of Infant and Child mortality. Capacity building of health care providers: Various trainings are being conducted under National Health Mission (NHM) to build and upgrade the skills of health care providers in basic and comprehensive obstetric care of mother during pregnancy. Home Based Newborn Care (HBNC): Home based newborn care through ASHA has been initiated to improve new born practices at the community level and early detection and referral of sick new born babies 14. Illiteracy. Polio. Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm labour. hygiene and nutrition. Page 28 19. kangaroo mother care and injection gentamicin for possible serious bacillary infection. Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight was observed in August 2014 focusing on ORS and Zinc distribution for management of diarrhoea and feeding practices. cold chain equipment and provision of operational costs. 18. Healthcare Programmes for Women and Children (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) . The Government of India supports the vaccine programme by supply of vaccines and syringes. MP. diarrhoeal disease (10%). early age of marriage. The prominent causes of death among infants as per RGI-SRS (2001-03) are perinatal conditions (46%). 16.to institution. poor sanitation.1%). India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) has been launched to reduce neonatal mortality and stillbirths. Management of Malnutrition: Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs) have been established for management of severe acute malnutrition in children. 2. Facility Based Newborn Care (FBNC). Odisha. diagnostics. in remaining States where the levels of institutional delivery are satisfactory. Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI). · Operationalization of sub-centers. Similar entitlements have been put in place for all sick infants accessing public health institutions for treatment. Infant and Young Child Feeding practices (IYCF). Madhya Pradesh. Important Features of JSY Financial assistance under JSY is available to all pregnant women in those States that have low institutional delivery rates. Jharkhand. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) The programme has been launched on 1st June. besides free transport from home to institution. Primary Health Centres. These states are categorized as High Performing States (HPS) under JSY. The objective of the JSY is to reduce maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery among pregnant women by providing conditional cash assistance. The initiative stipulates free drugs. . namely. Programmes/strategy being carried out by the Ministry in this regard is given below: 1. blood and diet. which entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to absolutely free and no expense delivery including Caesarean section. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) The Government of India is implementing Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) which is a safe motherhood scheme throughout the country. has taken several steps in all the States and UTs with regard to health issues related to women and children. Page 29 · Emphasis on facility based newborn care at different levels to reduce child morbidity and mortality: Setting up of facilities for care of sick newborn such as Special New Born Care Units (SNCUs). Rajasthan. Bihar. These trainings are on Navjaat Shishu. Newborn Stabilization Units (NBSUs) and Newborn Care Corners (NBCCs) at different levels is a thrust area under NHM. Key steps which contribute to improving health of women and children · Capacity building of health care providers in basic and comprehensive obstetric care including essential newborn care. between facilities in case of a referral and drop back home. Chhattisgarh. Community Health Centres and District Hospitals for providing 24x7 basic and comprehensive obstetric care services. early diagnosis and case management of common ailments of children. 2011. Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK). under National Health Mission. Uttarakhand. the states of Uttar Pradesh. Assam. etc.The Government of India. · Mother and Child Tracking System (MCTS): A name based Mother and Child Tracking System has been put in place which is web based to ensure registration and tracking of all pregnant women and new born babies so that provision of regular and complete services to them can be ensured. and Jammu and Kashmir are categorized as Low Performing States (LPS). However. pregnant women from BPL/SC/ST households only are entitled for JSY benefit. · Appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding practices are being promoted in convergence with Ministry of Woman and Child Development. kangaroo mother care and injection gentamicin to young infants in cases of suspected sepsis. · Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight was observed in August 2014 focusing on ORS and Zinc distribution for management of diarrhoea and feeding practices. .· Mother and Child Protection Card in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development to monitor service delivery for mothers and children. · Newer interventions to reduce newborn mortality. · Universal Immunization Programme (UIP): Vaccination protects children against many life threatening diseases such as Tuberculosis. Page 30 · Village Health and Nutrition Days in rural areas as an outreach activity. · Integrated Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (IAPPD) launched in four states with highest infant mortality (UP. The purpose of these services is to improve the overall quality of life of children through early detection of birth defects. deficiencies. · Health and nutrition education to promote dietary diversification. Hepatitis B and Measles. Tetanus. · Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) for health screening and early intervention services has been launched to provide comprehensive care to all the children in the age group of 0-18 years in the community. · Management of Malnutrition: Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs) have been established for management of severe acute malnutrition in children. Pertussis.Vitamin K injection at birth. Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm labour. Diphtheria. Intranatal and Postnatal care including Iron and Folic Acid supplementation to pregnant & lactating women for prevention and treatment of anemia. MP. inclusion of iron and folate rich food as well as food items that promote iron absorption. cold chain equipment and provision of operational costs. · Antenatal. Polio. · Engagement of more than 8. Infants are thus immunized against seven vaccine preventable diseases every year. Bihar and Rajasthan). The Government of India supports the vaccine programme by supply of vaccines and syringes.9 lakhs Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) to generate demand and facilitate accessing of health care services by the community. diseases. for provision of maternal and child health services. · Home Based New Born Care (HBNC): Home based newborn care through ASHAs has been initiated to improve new born practices at the community level and early detection and referral of sick new born babies. development delays including disability. · India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) has been launched with an aim to reduce neonatal mortality and stillbirths. religious places etc of Delhi have been handed over to their families. rescue and rehabilitate children who went missing and found to be subjected to abuse and exploitation.· Under National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI). Scheduled Tribes and Central List of Other Backward Classes and to pursue their case for inclusion in these lists depending on the modalities laid down for the purpose. track. 165 children staying in Children Homes. ii) To identify the castes belonging to Denotified and Nomadic Tribes in the Lists of Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes and Central List/State List of Other Backward Classes. Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes(NCDNT) in January. Till date 553 children from various parts of the country have been recovered and most of them have been handed over to their parents by the Ghaziabad Police. Government of Uttar Pradesh implemented a similar operation throughout the State. India to host first Asian Ministerial Conference of post-2015 Framework (Ministry of Home Affairs) India will host the first Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction of the post2015 era. . adolescents. The terms of reference of the Commission are as under: i) To prepare a State-wise list of castes belonging to Denotified and Nomadic Tribes. Uttar Pradesh launched an operation named ‘Operation Smile’ in the month of September. 2015. So far. Delhi Police have also launched a special drive `Operation Milap’ to reunite missing children with their parents through the Anti Human Trafficking Units (AHTU). through life cycle approach. Operation Smile and Milap (Ministry of Home Affairs) The Ghaziabad Police. The Ministerial Conference is set to endorse a Regional Implementation Plan of the new post-2015 framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). This will form a key element of the initial global effort to implement the new framework. pregnant & lactating women and women in reproductive age along with treatment of anaemic children and pregnant mothers at health facilities. 2014 to identify. “One of the biggest challenges we are facing is promoting risk-sensitive development and reduction of impacts of disasters to protect the development gains”. age and dose specific IFA supplementation programme is being implemented for the prevention of anaemia among the vulnerable age groups like under-5 children. roads. children of 6 – 10 years of age group. all the Children Homes in Delhi are checked for matching the records of the children inmates with the available data of missing/kidnapped children. Page 31 iii) To identify the castes belonging to Denotified and Nomadic Tribes which have not been included in the Lists of Scheduled Castes. National Commission for Denotified Tribes (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) The Government has constituted a National Commission for Denotified. In this special drive. Thereafter. iv) To identify the places where DNTs are densely populated. railway platforms. Shri Rajnath Singh said the decision demonstrated India’s strong commitment and leadership in the area of Disaster Risk Reduction in the Asia region. locate. bus stands. Government has approved strengthening and restructuring of ICDS Scheme which include Special focus on children under 3 years and pregnant and lactating mothers and Community based care of underweight children (SnehaShivir) in 200 high burden districts among others. One of the basic principles of the Government is to provide for full equality of opportunity. Scheduled Tribes. psycho-social and police assistance to women who have suffered violence and will be funded from the Nirbhaya Fund. Those. These centres will provide legal. Government announced in the Budget Speech 2014-15. under one umbrella. Ambedkar Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Denotifed. with enhanced financial norms and also introduced several new features. Funds have been released to the States of Maharashtra & Karnataka under these Schemes. who are covered under the lists of SC/ST&OBCs are getting the benefits provided to these groups. Scheduled-Tribes. Assigned NGOs will work closely with Railway Station authorities for which a Standard Operating Procedure has been developed. The Commission will submit its report in a period of three years. It will soon be extended to one centre in each district. . medical. Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes in the current financial year. They will also be connected by an All-India Women’s Helpline. Ministry has started work on establishment of One Stop Centres for women who are affected by violence and has already requested the States and Union Territories to provide land for establishing One Stop Centre in each State and Union Territory.v) To evaluate the progress of the development of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes under the Union and the States. WCD Ministry is fully dedicated to creating an enabling environment for empowerment of women and safety of children Recognizing the need for urgent action. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme to empower the girl child and enable her education. Emergency Outreach Services are provided through CHILDLINE Service which is a 24-hour toll free emergency outreach telephone service (1098). vi) To suggest appropriate measures in respect of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes to be undertaken by the Central Government or the State Government. There are certain groups of DNTs who are not covered under the lists of SC/ST & OBCs and for them the Government has launched two schemes namely (i) Dr. Page 32 Major initiative in collaboration with Ministry of Railways to provide care and protection to children who come in contact with the railways. To avoid kidnapping and for children in distress. The Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) has brought several existing child protection programs. The Government of India has been seized of the educational and economic needs of the Denotified Nomadic and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNTs) who are spread amongst Scheduled Castes. particularly in education and employment of Scheduled Castes. Other Backward Classes and others. Other Backward Classes and marginalized sections. Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) and (ii) Nanaji Deshmukh Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Construction of Hostels for Denotified. vii) Any other related work as may be assigned by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. 2500/. Page 33 ii. The selection of NYC volunteers is done by a Selection Committee. Volunteers are paid honorarium @ Rs. The main features of NYC Scheme are as follows: i. The minimum qualification for enrolment as NYC volunteer is class-X passed. Reformed the STEP (Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women). The amendment to National Commission for Women Act. The Rashtriya Mahila Koshhas also been restructured so that it can be a strong instrument for skill development of women and provides a holistic solution to skill development as well as financial assistance for women to become micro entrepreneurs. women melas are being organized in different parts of the country. 1990 will be another instrument to strengthen the institutional infrastructure for providing safety and empowerment to the women in India. headed by District Collector/Deputy Commissioner of the concerned District. The ministry is in the process of establishing state. Appointment of Special Police Officers (SPOs) to function as a bridge between the women affected by violence and the police authorities. The Ministry has offered to work with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Governments to work on this innovative method where young girls are trained to function as honorary special police officers. probity and dignity of labour.per month. The Mission will involve a real time monitoring of under-nutritioned and mal-nutritioned children with extensive use of technology. iii.of-the-art laboratories to monitor the quality of food and Take Home Rations being provided to women and children. National Youth Corps (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) National Youth Corps (NYC) in the country during the year 2010. to serve up to two years in nation-building activities.To tackle the problem of under nutrition a new invigorated National Nutrition Mission is being formulated. for which they are paid suitable honorarium. . New concept of Foster Care which will enable children to be placed with willing families instead of putting them in children homes and orphanages. basic knowledge in the community · To act as group modulators and peer group educators · To act as role models for the younger cohort especially towards enhancement of public ethics. · To facilitate the realization of inclusive growth (both social and economic) · To act as points for dissemination of information. The objectives of the Scheme are as under:· To setup a group of disciplined and dedicated youth who have the inclination and spirit to engage in the task of nation building. Efforts are also being made to link women artisans directly to the market so that they are fairly compensated for their skills and for this purpose. with the aim to create a space enabling young men and women in the age group of 18-25 years. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today Shri Sonowal said. nuclear agriculture. The Scheme guidelines also stipulate that the NYC volunteers shall have no claim or right for any regular employment to any post under the deploying agency/department. stress resistance and early maturity. In addition. the volunteers are required to give undertaking to the effect that their engagement will be purely on voluntary basis and they shall have no right/claim for employment in the deploying Agency/Department. normally 2 NYC volunteers are deployed per block of the country.iv. the Minister added Projects under Radiation Technologies (Department of Atomic Energy) The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has developed and deployed technologies to use atomic energy in the areas of electricity generation. In fact. in two spells and their services are utilised for various nation-building activities for maximum 2 years. another set of NYC volunteers are recruited. Ionizing radiation has been used to induce mutations in plant breeding to develop new crop varieties having better yield. After 2 years. In the last quarter of the 2nd year. Radioisotopes have been used for clinical diagnosis and therapeutic purposes. studies are carried out for recharging the underwater resources and improving the ground water levels. recently. food preservation. This Ministry /NYKS have not been mandated with the cleaning of river Ganga. The gamma rays emanating from radioisotopes are also used to increase the shelf life of food products. In this connection. Using Isotope hydrology techniques employing radiotracer. The State/UT wise details of volunteers deployed and the amount allocated/spent under the Scheme during each of the last 3 years and current year are given in Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively. v. vi. vii. They are also used for treating cancer and sterilizing medical products. a constituent unit of DAE has also developed several desalination and water purification technologies for application in rural areas. The Scheme is fully funded by the Government of India. the volunteers engaged under the Scheme are to be deployed in the existing Schemes/programmes of the Ministry and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and collaborative programmes with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. isotope hydrology etc. Page 34 Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) (Department of Space) The details of significant achievements of MOM include – i. they are provided skill development training so that they can get some employment after their term with NYKS ends. DAE collaborates with other countries on a mutually beneficial basis to participate in high technology areas like high power accelerators. healthcare. As per the Scheme guidelines. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). The volunteers are given 15 days training. an agreement has been signed between DAE and the US Department of Energy (DOE) to make in-kind contribution to a High Intensity Superconducting Proton Accelerator and using the experience and technology gained to build two similar accelerators within the country. First interplanetary mission realized by India and first Indian spacecraft to incorporate full scale onboard autonomy to overcome the long distances and the communication gaps due to non-visibility . Kolkata. In addition. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and other National Industrial Corridors (iii) issuance of ordinance to make land acquisition easier for important projects (iv) a number of items taken off the licensing requirement from Defence products’ list. Bangalore. National Manufacturing Policy. vi. iv. Spacecraft and Ground Segment have been realised with a budget of Rs 450 Cr. First Mars mission in the world to succeed Mars Orbit Insertion in first attempt. etc. iii. Roadmap to Increase Share of Manufacturing in GDP (Ministry of Commerce & Industry) The Government has launched ‘Make in India’ Programme aimed at developing. a Special Cell namely.periods. Most economical interplanetary mission in the world and paved way for cost-effective access to deep space. A Country Focus Desk on Singapore is also functional under ‘Invest India’. First Indian spacecraft to escape the Sphere Of Influence of Earth and orbit Sun. Sustainable development is integral to the spirit of the policy and technological value addition in manufacturing has received special focus. Patna and Delhi. Jaipur. and boost up the manufacturing sector. ‘Japan Plus’ has been created to facilitate investments from Japan. Page 35 Portal forGrievances Against Misleading Advertisements (GAMA) The explosive growth of multi-media marketing and the virtual market has seriously challenged the concept of ‘Consumer Sovereignty’. Till date there is no single . First Indian spacecraft to successfully survive Van Allen belt crossing 39 times. Consumers are today exposed to large number of misleading advertisements often making claims that are dubious or unverified. These include a dedicated portal to register Grievances Against Misleading Advertisements (GAMA) and Grahak Suvidha Kendras – one stop consumer centers at Ahmedabad.com) along with details of FDI Policy. promoting and marketing India as a leading manufacturing and investment destination and as a hub for design and innovation. An Investor Facilitation Cell has been created to provide assistance to investors and entrepreneurs. Increasingly subliminal advertising and peer pressure are influencing consumer behavior. The programme seeks to radically improve the Ease of Doing Business. First mission to use Ship Borne Terminals to track the launch vehicle and satellite over Pacific Ocean by ISRO. v. Intellectual Property Rights. The launch vehicle.Makeinindia. Certain important steps taken to gear up manufacturing include (i) creation of an investor facilitation cell (ii) dissemination of information on twenty five priority sectors on ‘Make in India’s web-portal (http://www. Department of Consumer Affairs launches portal for redressal of grievances against misleading advertisements Launched two new initiatives of the Department of Consumer Affairs aimed at enhancing consumer awareness and strengthening support services to consumers in the country. ii. Amaravati. cooperation in hydrography and sale of navigational charts. Progress of new scheme PRASAD (Ministry of Culture) Twelve cities namely Amritsar. Kedarnath and Kamakhya have been identified for development under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) by the Ministry of Tourism. Amritsar. Mauritius and Sri Lanka (Ministry of External Affairs) Page 36 Seychelles They had a bilateral meeting where issues of economic. Gaya. Bangalore. Warangal. Four agreements were signed: for development of infrastructure facilities at Assumption Island. The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken the initiative to establish a dedicated portal to enable consumers to register their Grievances Against Misleading Advertisements (GAMA). Mauritius . namely. Mathura. The Kendras are being launched on a pilot basis in six locations: Ahmadabad. Kanchipuram. Jaipur. assistance in filing complaints before the relevant consumer forum and counseling. Badami. Any consumer in any part of the country can register on this site and can lodge a complaint against misleading advertisements. Puri and Dwarka Speech by Sushma Swaraj for Prime Minister’s Visit to Seychelles.platform or agency to serve as a central registry for complaints against misleading advertisements. Kolkata. Based on the performance of these pilot centers a decision to extend the scheme to other parts of the country will be explored. Varanasi. Building on the success of these initiatives the Department has now conceptualized and launched the Grahak Suvidha Kendra – a one stop center that will provide a host of services to consumers under one roof. The services envisaged include information dissemination. The portal will be linked to all state authorities concerned. has been approved by the Ministry of Urban Development for the twelve cities under the scheme in the first phase. Dwaraka. Vellankani. A well-defined protocol then ensures that the complaints are taken up with the relevant authorities in the state or the central government concerned and appropriate action taken. Grahak Suvidha Kendra The Department of Consumer Affairs has already set up and is supporting the National Consumer Helpline where consumers can lodge telephonic complaints regarding their grievances. Patna and Delhi. renewal energy cooperation. select voluntary consumer organizations in the country and the sector regulators in the Government of India. consumer awareness. The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme aimed at preserving and revitalizing heritage cities in India. Similarly the Department has assisted 22 States to set up and run state help lines by which services are provided in regional language to aggrieved consumers. Ajmer. Our decision to gift a second Dornier aircraft. grievance redress. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Coastal Surveillance Radar System set up with India’s collaboration. The portal also enables the consumer to be informed of the action taken. Amaravati. to provide gratis visa for a period of three months and to include Seychelles in the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme. Gaya. Puri. Select Voluntary Consumer Organizations with funding support from Government will run the Kendras. infrastructure and maritime cooperation were discussed. Ajmer. mediation. Kanchipuram. Vellankani. Mathura. The two countries also decided to set up a Joint Working Group on Cooperation in Blue Economy. Varanasi. R. offered ‘Dana’ to monks and planted a sapling. He visited the Mahabodhi Society in Colombo. and importation of mangoes from India. Prime Minister also addressed a well attended civic reception. youth development. ‘A’ for Alert and Accountable. Sri Lanka. peace and dignity in a united Sri Lanka.T Police was introduced wherein ‘S’ stands for Sensitive and Strict. he flagged off the inaugural train on the track to Madhu Road. justice. Among the main outcomes of the Prime Minister’s talks in Sri Lanka were: a) inclusion of Sri Lanka in the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme from 14th April. cultural exchange programme for 2015-18. c) announcement of a fresh line of credit for US$318 million for Sri Lanka’s railway sector. b) setting up of a Joint Task Force to develop the Trincomalee Upper Oil Tank Farm. India stands with Sri Lanka in its efforts to build a future that accommodates the aspirations of all sections of society. e) creating a Joint Task Force for cooperation in the Ocean Economy. The Prime Minister unveiled a plaque with PM Jugnauth for the official commencement of construction of the building of the World Hindi Secretariat. Page 37 Four agreements/ MOUs were signed during the visit: on customs cooperation. Five bilateral documents were signed: for development of sea and air transportation facilities at Agalega Island.He addressed a special session of the National Assembly of Mauritius. Financial and Technical Assistance for Smart / Model Police Stations ( MoHA) the concept of S. cooperation in ocean economy. Prime Minister also visited Aapravasi Ghat and offered prayers at Ganga Talao. Prime Minister also declared that we believe that the early and full implementation of the 13th Amendment and going beyond it would contribute to this process. He jointly commissioned with Prime Minister Jugnauth the offshore patrol vessel Barracuda. including the Sri Lankan Tamil community. At Talaimannar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Jaffna. visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders. Prime Minister underscored our common Buddhist heritage. Prime Minister announced a concessional line of credit of US$500 million for project to be identified by the Government of Mauritius.A. He handed over certificates to the beneficiaries of the Indian Housing Project for internally displaced persons. and construction of an auditorium in Ruhuna University in Matara. ‘R’ for Reliable and Responsive and ‘T’ for Trained . which is the first custom built vessel exported by India. reconciliation and progress. Sri Lanka He conveyed India’s sincere support and good wishes for Sri Lanka’s new journey of peace. ‘M’ for Modern with Mobility. Prime Minister unveiled the foundation stone of the Jaffna Cultural Centre to be built under a grant offered by India. f) direct flights between Delhi and Colombo by Air India to begin this summer. cooperation in traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy. g) holding of a Festival of India in Sri Lanka. d) extension of currency swap facility of US$1.M. Prime Minister also offered prayers along with President Sirisena at the venerated Sri Mahabodhi Tree at Anuradhapura. and h) cooperation in development of a Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka and the Buddhist circuit in India. for a life of equality. Fishermen’s associations of both countries must meet at the earliest to work out a mutually acceptable arrangement. coinciding with the occasion of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Prime Minister also visited the ancient temple of Naguleswaram at Jaffna.5 billion by Reserve Bank of India to Sri Lanka’s Central Bank. ‘exit’ permission from FRRO/FRO would be required. The appropriate VISA category for the foreign nationals coming to India for commissioning surrogacy will be “Medical VISA”. (v) The couple should produce a duly notarized agreement between the applicant couple and the prospective Indian surrogate mother. (iii) The couple will furnish an undertaking that they would take care of the child/children born through surrogacy. It will also be necessary in such cases to ensure that the surrogate mother is not cheated. Before the grant of visa. (The list of such clinics will be shared with MEA from time to time). A copy of the birth certificate(s) of the surrogate child/children will be retained by the FRRO/FRO along with photocopies of the passport and visa of the foreign parents. Before granting ‘exit’. 4. Therefore such a visa may only be granted if the following conditions are fulfilled: (i) The foreign man and woman are duly married and the marriage should have sustained at least for two years. (ii) A letter from the Embassy of the foreign country in India or the Foreign Ministry of the country should be enclosed with the Visa application stating clearly that (a) the country recognizes surrogacy and (b) the child/children to be born to the commissioning couple through the Indian surrogate mother will be permitted entry into their country as a biological child/children of the couple commissioning surrogacy. 2008” with a view to provide social security to unorganized workers including those in hotel. If any of the above conditions are not fulfilled. the visa application shall be rejected. private security and others. Citizenship to Children Born to a Surrogate Indian Mother (MoHA) The following provisions have been made under these guidelines for the foreign nationals coming to India for commissioning surrogacy: 1. the foreign couple need to be told that before leaving India for their return journey. 3. Page 38 Bringing Hotel and Private Security Workers under Social Security Scheme (MoL&E) The Government enacted the “Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act.and Techno-savvy. the FRRO/FRO will see whether the foreign couple is carrying a certificate from the ART clinic concerned regarding the fact that the child/children have been duly taken custody of by the foreigner and that the liabilities towards the Indian surrogate mother have been fully discharged as per the agreement. 2. Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) has prepared a plan for building of such Police Station. The Act . The Government has decided to establish one model SMART Police Station in each State to start with. (iv) The treatment should be done only at one of the registered Assisted Reproduce Technology (ART) clinics recognized by ICMR. private security and others and covered as per the provisions of the Act are eligible to take benefits under the social security schemes/welfare schemes framed under the Act. old age protection and any other benefit as may be determined by the Government for unorganized workers. Rapid incubation model is a mix of "promotion of entrepreneurship and skill development" and involves setting up of live "demo projects". 2008 as a home-based worker. to replicate the NSIC model of successful "Rapid Incubation Model". Under this component. i. The ‘unorganized worker’ has been defined under the Unorganized Workers Social Security Act. The second component is to develop the required skilled Human Resources necessary for mentoring and handholding the incubatees in the Incubation centres. KVIC or Coir Board or any other Institution/agency of GOI/State Govt.provides for constitution of National Social Security Board at the central level to recommend social security schemes like life and disability cover. Product wise. any other forward/backward linkages and required manpower resources for both the centres to be created within .e.Small & Medium Enterprises) Set up a network of technology centres and to set up incubation centres to accelerate entrepreneurship and also to promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in agro-industry. Private partner institutions and entities can also set up livelihood incubation centres under PPP mode with the aforesaid institutions.It is proposed to provide mentoring support to MSME’s through NSIC/ other Agencies of Ministry of MSME. namely: NSIC. self-employed worker or a wage worker in the unorganized sector and includes a worker in the organized sector who is not covered by any of the Acts mentioned in Schedule-II of this Act. Government entities and Technology Parks. support and expand the role of competitive Indian MSMEs in a global economy. KVIC or Coir Board or any other Institution/agency of GOI/State Govt. The existing incubators under different Ministries would be required to provide built up covered space with electric power & water connections. along with the Academic Institutions. health and maternity benefits. whereby. The scheme emanates from the Finance Minister’s budget speech for 2014-15. Region wise. Scheme for Promotion of Innovation. The fourth component is to set up Technology Business Incubators (TBI) at twin levels. supporting existing incubation centres operated currently under different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India or Institutions including National / Regional level institutions of GOI / State Governments to set up such centre dedicated to incubation and enterprise creation in the area of Agro based Industries and also new incubation centres to be set up by eligible private institutions including Industry Associations.200 crore. Universities. Entrepreneurship and Agro Industry with a fund of Rs. He had also suggested to put in place a programme to facilitate forward and backward linkages with multiple chain of manufacturing and service delivery and also to take up a nationwide “District level Incubation and Accelerator Programme” for incubation of new ideas and providing necessary support for accelerating entrepreneurship. The first important program component of the scheme is to create a database of technologies available with various Government / private agencies and set up a Network of Technology Centres for handholding of prospective entrepreneurs of MSME sector. R&D laboratories. Page 39 The third component is to set up Livelihood Business Incubators(LBI) under National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). Process wise and Industry Vertical wise Incubation Centres will be promoted. Crop wise. Entrepreneurship and Agro Industry launched (Ministry of Micro. As such all unorganised workers including those in hotel. special efforts would be made to identify. he has suggested establishing Technology Centre Network to promote Innovation. A separate pilot for the construction sector by the DGET has been initiated as well. A fund of Funds will be created under SIDBI for the purpose and INR 60 Cr earmarked for the same. and sectoral representatives. Page 40 The stakeholders related to hotel industry and transport business demanded tax incentives from the government specially in the off season. The Accelerator workshop programme would also facilitate the process of entrepreneur creation and scaling up the existing talent pool.One-time grant of 50% of cost of Plant & Machinery other than the land and infrastructure or an amount up to INR 30 lakh whichever is less to be provided for the existing incubators to set up incubators in agro based industries. This process. National Skill Qualification Framework(Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) is implemented through the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC). Sector Skill Councils. Domestic Work. these people are constrained to market their skills in the limited geographies and communities that know of them by word of mouth. The Minister said. whereas. They also emphasized upon the need to have a data base research and training for skill development in order to boost tourism. the National Skill Development Agency has launched pilots on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in four sectors. Venture capital fund. one-time grant of 50% of cost of Plant & Machinery other than the land and infrastructure or INR 100. On the issue of ETicketing Dr. Without any formal certification of their skills. State representatives from three State Skill Development Missions (nominated by rotation every year). to enable ideas/innovation with creativity and scalability to come to the fore and convert these into commercial enterprises with specific outcomes and within a specific time period. whichever is less to be provided. Challenge funds etc. New Tourism Policy 2015 to be launched (Ministry of Tourism) A new work culture will be implemented in which a task will be identified and a person assigned for the task. The last important component is to create a framework for Start-up Promotion through Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) by using innovative means of finance like Equity. regulatory bodies.50 Crore setting up 30 TBIs. training providers. The timeline will also be fixed and the implementation will be closely monitored.00 lakh. said that E-Ticketing was started on a pilot basis for Taj Mahal and Humayun Tomb and Government is in the process of E-Ticketing for top 25 monuments of India. Quasi-Equity. which comprises of representatives from key central Ministries concerned with skill development.Agriculture. Healthcare and Gems and Jewellery. NSQF allows all such skills to be tested and certified. Impact funds. depending on the sector in question – including the concerned administrative Ministry. Angel fund. in case of new incubation centres to be set up. The idea of National Tourism Board which is proposed as a part of the new Tourism Policy to speed up and promote tourism in the country. Millions of people in India acquire skills through non-formal channels. Lalit Panwar. New policy will contain a definite action plan with a clear-cut road map and timelines.the existing incubators and also for the new incubators. . known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will enable the millions of experientially skilled to be able to derive proposer economic and social benefits of their skills. The total allocated budget under this head would be INR 61. Remember “An old man once expressed his good will for your success” says President to artists.(iii) development and printing of primers in tribal languages and local official language. Suraksha (Security). Various other issues like soft adventures tourism. Indigenous games will be promoted through schemes related to rural sports. They said that the ‘S’s used in previous policy i. Demand for establishing a ‘Hospitality University’ was also raised. Soochna (Information). Swagat (welcome).seven acres at a cost of Rs. Sikkim and the North Eastern States. Ayurveda and hospitality should be given due importance in the upcoming new tourism policy. 2015 to be based on fixed timeframes. songs. sports. implementing the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) which provides for construction of a sports complex (comprising outdoor playfield and indoor sports hall) at each block of the country.e. translation and publication on the tribal heritage. Page 41 Unique sports traditions have developed in the Himalayan region in the countries and the states that are a part of it. both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines. Sahyog (Cooperation). writers and innovators at the end of their in-residence programme in Rashtrapati Bhavan . local games. To promote these.The stake holders welcomed the move by Ministry of Tourism to make the new National Tourism Policy. including a special competition called the North East Games exclusively for the North East States. Samrachana (Infrastructure Development) and Safai (Cleanliness) are relevant even today. Suvidha (Facilitation). oral and visual folklore. 80 lakh each (Total Rs. 1. the Government proposes to hold an annual event to promote these games in which countries such as Nepal and Bhutan will also be invited to participate in addition to the Indian states such as J&K.60 crore) and conducting annual sports competitions. on land measuring about six . Himachal Pradesh. wildlife tourism. The stakeholders also said that Yoga.(ii) Developing database for STs and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs)including collection of documentation . Efforts will also be made for tapping such potential as swimming in coastal areas and Archery in tribal areas. desert tourism and nature tourism were also discussed.. festivals. Speakers suggested that different mobile applications for various sectors of tourism can be launched in order to disseminate information to the interested tourists. Uttarakhand. The setting up of ‘Digital Museum’ was also proposed in order to promote the rich and unique local cultures and their heritage. publication of books/dictionaries of tribal languages and translating policy provisions in major tribal languages for dissemination of the same amongst tribal etc and (iv) Organization of tribal festival and exchange of visits by tribals Special provision for welfare of youth in Himalayan and NE States (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) the Village Panchayats/Gaon Sabhas as well as rural Youth and Sports clubs will be mobilized to facilitate development of the requisite infrastructure and for the identification of talent through an appropriate competition structure in the rural areas as also in the disadvantaged and remote parts of the country which appear to merit special consideration under various schemes including for the North East. arts. literature etc. Scheme for Promotion of Tribal Culture and Art (Ministry of Tribal Affairs) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements a Central Sector Scheme of ‘Grant-in-aid to Tribal Research Institutes’ under which financial assistance is extended to States/UT for Tribal Research Institutes set up by them for various activities which inter-alia include (i) Documentation of intangible heritage/ arts and crafts of the tribal communities. writers and artists who were the part of two week long In-Residence Programme are: Shri Vikram Sampath –Writer from Karnataka Dr. India’s BVR Air-to-Air Missile ‘ASTRA’ (MoD) Page 42 The missile has been indigenously designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Priyanka Mathikshara (15 years) – Innovator from Tamil Nadu who invented Super Stocker 3C a Ultra Model Dustbin Master Diptanshu Malviya – Innovator from Rajasthan who invented Wrapper Picker Shri Mansukh Jagani – Innovator from Gujarat who invented Bullet Santi a Multipurpose Agriculture Machine Shri Rai Singh Dahiya – Innovator from Rajasthan who invented Biomass Gasifier System Shri Kamruddin Saifi – Innovator from Uttar Pradesh who invented Chaff cutter with clutch and brake system Shri T. Anand – Innovator from Tamil Nadu who invented Prosthetic knee for uneven terrain Shri Shantanu Pathak – Innovator from Maharashtra who invented Care Mother a Mobile Pregnancy Care Kit Shri Vikas Karade – Innovator from Maharashtra who invented 3D model generation from 2D X-Ray images Shri Mohanlal – Innovator from Kerala who invented a reversible Reduction Gear for Marine Diesel Engine and Z-drive propeller Master Sarthak Shukla (14 years)– Innovator from Uttar Pradesh who invented a cylindrical shaped refrigerator with rotatory tray The ‘In-Residence’ Programme for writers and artists and innovators was launched by the President of India on December 11. The target was successfully engaged and it was captured by Telemetry and Electro-optical tracking stations. Seismicity & Earthquake Precursor’ Programme Initiated to Understand the Earthquake Generation Process (Ministry of Earth Science) . 2013 with a view to encouraging senior as well as young and upcoming talent by facilitating them stay close to nature in the picturesque and serene surroundings of Rashtrapati Bhavan.The innovators. Gayatribala Panda –Writer from Orissa Shri Rajesh Kargutkar –Artist from Maharashtra Shri Haobam Sanaton Singh –Painter from Manipur Ms.S. In today’s test flight an ASTRA missile carrying telemetry equipment in place of the warhead was fired from a Sukhoi-30 aircraft against a Lakshya (Pilotless Target Aircraft) target. Government has taken several initiatives/ measures towards safety of people living in earthquake – prone zones. Kolkata and Delhi. Union Home Minister inaugurates International Counter-Terrorism Conference (MoHA) The Union Home Minister said that the influence of Islamic State on the Indian youth is negligible as just a handful of Indian youth have joined the ISIS and some have also returned after being persuaded by . National Centre for Seismology (NCS)/ Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is operating national seismological network to detect and locate earthquakes in the country and disseminate the information to all the concerned in least possible time. Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the design and construction of earthquake resistant structures to minimize the loss of life and damage to property caused by earthquakes. These guidelines are in wide circulation amongst the public and the administrative authorities responsible for the design and construction of earthquake resistant structures in earthquake prone areas. A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is also functional under the general superintendence. These include: Guidelines have been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Jabalpur. other state Disaster Management Authorities. Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC). direction and control of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the purpose of specialized response to natural and man-made disasters. Bangalore. Guwahati. physics of reservoir triggered earthquakes and also contribute towards earthquake hazard assessment and develop models for earthquake forecast in future. Ahmedabad. their impacts and measures to mitigate losses caused by them. to study in detail the ongoing earthquake generation processes in the region.disaster preparedness and management strategies by respective State and Central Government agencies in a coordinated manner. Sikkim.The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has also initiated a major project on drilling a deep bore hole in the seismically active Koyna-Warna region in Maharashtra. These seismic microzonation maps are useful in land use planning and formulation of site specific design and construction criteria for the buildings and structures towards minimizing the damage to property and loss of life caused by earthquakes. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).and post. Gandhidham-Kandla. As part of pre-disaster preparedness measure. have also taken up various initiatives to educate and bring awareness amongst general public and school children on the general aspects of earthquakes. The proposed scientific deep drilling investigations in the seismically active Koyna region will provide a unique opportunity and the much desired data sets to better understand the mechanisms of faulting. Loss of life and damage to property caused by earthquakes may be considerably reduced through proper planning and implementation of pre. Government of India has completed seismic microzonation studies of some of the major cities in the country such as. Page 43 Timely dissemination of information pertaining to occurrence of earthquakes to various concerned state and central government authorities helps in planning and implementing various post-disaster mitigation and management related issues. Ministry of Earth sciences is also taking up microzonation of other megacities in a phased manner. They have become transnational in character and therefore International Cooperation is needed to build popular opinion and pressurise the countries that use terrorists as their strategic assets Steps taken to protect SMEs (MoMSME) The major schemes include Credit Guarantee Scheme. scientific inventory management. creation of infrastructure. improved process flows. the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP) Scheme highlights the needs for enhancing the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing sector by reducing the manufacturing costs through better space utilization. information and counseling extension activities related to trades. Shri Rajnath Singh said that we also need to be concerned over the increasing possibility and opportunity to use available technology & cyberspace in a destructive manner. Cluster Development Programme. Cluster Development Programme. Efforts are now being directed for a more co-ordinated approach in the areas of skill development i. Moreover. Especially. To achieve the targets of the recent "Zero Effect. These Schemes are aimed towards upgradation of technology. National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme. electronic items. These Schemes include National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme. making available collateral free credit. Credit Guarantee Scheme. accredition of institutions.their families. certification. Tool Rooms and Technology Development Institutions. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme and Marketing Assistance Scheme. Indian Muslims are patriots and are not swayed by fundamentalist ideologies. The menace of terrorism is greatly amplified in today’s digital world. curriculum development. Under the Scheme financial . Shri Rajnath Singh said that India has been a victim of cross-border terrorism for the last several decades and terrorism knows no boundaries and doesn`t respect nations` sovereignties. The scheme envisages economic empowerment exclusively of women through trade related training. as a country is proud of all its diversity. Zero Defect Model (MoMSME) The benefit of local manufacturing in the MSME sector across the country. India. Small and Medium Enterprises has been implementing Trade Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development (TREAD) Scheme for Women. the Ministry has not only aligned its schemes like Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme. services etc. Support for Entrepreneurial and Managerial Development of SMEs through Incubators. Zero Defect Models". The Ministry of MSME is providing skill development training in rural and urban areas in the widest range of skill sets. trend spotting etc through various training outfits of the Ministry. Page 44 Comprehensive women entrepreneur development programme (MoMSME) The Ministry of Micro. Quality Management Standards (QMS) and Quality Technology Tools (QTT). provision of capital subsidy and provision of marketing assistance which in turn lead to creation of high quality local manufacturing. industry linkage. such as National Level Training Institutions. products. Shri Rajnath Singh said that today a ‘lone wolf’ or a ‘DIY (Do It Yourself) Terrorist’ can go online and learn how to carry out an attack without ever leaving home.e. Technology and Quality Upgradation (TEQUP) Schemes in particular but also with Quality Council of India (QCI) has worked out a ‘ZED Certification’ model encompassing an array of quality parameters in manufacturing. reduced engineering time etc. training of trainers. The Union Home Minister further said that the failure of ISIS to attract Indian Muslims is due to the complete integration of Indian Muslims into the national mainstream. he added. he added. pharma products etc. from those required for the khadi and village industries to the skill sets required by the globally competitive industries such as auto-components. Marketing Assistance Scheme and Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme Zero Effect. Under Mahila Coir Yojana . Mapping studies of 85 thermal power generating units were carried out during 2007-09 in the country under Indo-German Energy Programme (IGEN).00 lakh through NGOs for capacity building and for undertaking self-employment ventures by women in non-farm activities. Advanced planning of generation projects for 12th Five Year Plan in detail and perspective planning for 13th Plan. Rigorous monitoring of under execution projects – All the under execution projects are monitored at the highest level to resolve the bottlenecks and to ensure that the projects are commissioned on time. Ministry of MSME also conducts Skill Development Training Programmes for women to upgrade their skills for self & wage employment and generate income. there is special dispensation for women entrepreneurs in Soft and Hard Intervention ranging from additional 15% to 20% of Government of India grant. (ii) Revision and updation of the subject of “Field Craft and tactics”. 2. Change in Training System Due to Terrorism and Naxalism (MoPersonnel) The changes carried out in the training system imparted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVP NPA). The mapping studies were carried out by using Ebsilon Professional Software to identify gaps in operating parameters vis-à-vis design parameters pertaining to overall energy efficiency of the plant.loans are provided by Nationalized Banks and grants by Government of India at the rate of 30% of the loan subject to maximum limit of Rs. Energy Efficient Norms For Power Plants (MoPower) The Government has identified 144 thermal power plants/stations for improving energy efficiency and thereby reducing fuel consumption under Perform.30. Renovation & Modernisation (R&M) and Life Extension (LE) of existing old thermal power stations are taken up for improving plant performance. Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme of the Ministry of Power (MoP) being implemented by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Under the Micro & Small Enterprises . The Minister further stated that the steps taken/being taken by the Union Government to improve Demand Supply Management are as follows:1. financial assistance is provided for motorized ratts for spinning coir yarn to women artisans after giving training. 2. . (iv) Fine-tuning of the syllabus at micro level on annual basis as per the challenges arising in the field. and increasing its marks from 50 to 200 since 2011 thus emphasizing the importance of application of knowledge and skills to counter and threat of terrorism/naxalism. The following steps are being taken to design and operate the power plants as per energy efficiency norms across the country:- Page 45 1. Hyderabad to Indian Police Service Officers Trainees are as follows: (i) Introduction of a new subject “Internal Security” since 2011.Cluster Development Scheme (MSE-CDP) . R&M and LE works of total capacity of 18776 MW have been completed. This has enabled power utilities to take remedial measures to enhance operational efficiency of their plants. (iii) Establishment of Special Tactics Wing in the Academy since 2009 which imparts specialized practical training to the Officer Trainees to prepare them for the challenges related to countering terrorism/naxalism. Government Takes Measures to improve Business at Major Ports (MoShipping) The Government has taken following steps to improve the business at Major Ports. Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) regulates all tariffs in respect of Major Port Trusts and the private operators located therein.3. Page 46 VII. in the field of Biotechnology Launched (MoS&T) The Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Shri Y. II. The Equity Fund is aimed at addressing the pressing needs of accelerating the growth of entrepreneurs. Simplification of processes to reduce transaction time at Ports. Chowdary today announced launching of–“BIRAC AcE Fund”.S. IV. Construction of new berths and terminals to enhance port capacity to minimise pre-berthing detention time and reduce turnaround time of vessels calling on the Ports. To make biotechnology one of the drivers of the ‘Make in India’ Programme. Implementation of Enterprise Resource Programme (ERP) for internal automation and EDI-PCS for paperless interaction with stakeholders. Necessary modifications in the Tariff Guidelines are made from time to time to promote the development of the Major Ports. Government will be a partner in Equity Funding for Start Up’s. the Government issued two new sets of Tariff Guidelines namely Guidelines . The Minster also mentioning several budgetary provisions that are aimed at encouraging self employment and start ups said that a help-desk is proposed to be set up in his ministry for people wanting to know of these schemes. A total capacity of about 3000 MW has already been retired till date. Installation of VTMS for monitoring vessels traffic and navigation support. Supercritical technology is being adopted to enhance the efficiency of coal fired power generation and reduce the specific coal consumption in production of power. 5. keeping in view the interest of the various stakeholders. VI. 4. An Equity Fund to Address to Accelerate the Growth of Entrepreneurs. Improving rail/road connectivity of Ports for speedy evacuation of cargo. Old & in-efficient thermal units are being retired in a phased manner. In order to allow the competitive market forces to play a greater role in determination of tariff at Major Ports Trusts. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified Technical Standards for Construction of Electric Plants and Electric Lines Regulations – 2010 which lay down the requisite efficiency criteria to be complied by the stations coming up in the country. V. in the field of Biotechnology. The theme for the foundation day is “Accelerating Innovations: India the Next Biotech Global Hub”. I. III. Deepening of channels and berths so that ports can accommodate larger vessels. Modernising berths with state of the art loading/unloading equipment to improve operational efficiency. State/UTs have been requested to contribute at least the same amount under the scheme. Panchayati Raj Institutions etc. secondary and tertiary levels. mobile medicare units. implemented by Ministry of Rural Development.per month is provided to persons in the age group of 60-79 years and Rs. 2015.per month to persons of 80 years and above and belonging to below poverty line (BPL) household as per the criteria by Government of India. The Programme is mainly implemented through NonGovernmental/Voluntary Organisations. The basic aim of NPHCE is to provide dedicated health care facilities to the elderly people through State Public health delivery system at primary. including outreach services. are: · Community based Primary Healthcare approach. Day care centres for Alzheimer’s disease /Dementia patients. Sikkim and North-eastern states and 90% for rest of the country) is provided to NonGovernmental/Voluntary Organisations. medical care and entertainment opportunities and by encouraging productive and active ageing. for maintenance of Old Age Homes. food.for Determination of Tariff for Projects at Major Ports. 2013 and Guidelines for Port Charges. Major components of this programme. · Dedicated facilities at 100 District Hospitals with 10 bedded wards for the elderly. Page 47 · Strengthening of health services for senior citizens at District Hospitals/ CHC/ PHC/ SubCentres. launched in 2010-11. 1999 as well as the State’s obligations under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens. These Guidelines impart flexibility to the PPP operators as well as Major Ports owned terminals in determining their tariff. 500/. (3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Keeping in view the recommendations made in the National Policy on Older Persons. 2007. central assistance of Rs. 200/. (2)Ministry of Rural Development Old age pension is provided under the Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) which is a component of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). Respite Care Homes and Continuous Care Homes. Under IGNOAPS. financial assistance (up to 95% in the case of States of Jammu and Kashmir. the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had launched the National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) during the 11th Plan period to address various health related problems of elderly people. . physiotherapy clinics for older persons etc. Multi-service centres. Details of Welfare Schemes for the Aged Persons (MoSJ&E) Schemes/ Provisions made by the Government to improve the condition of the aged persons (1)Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing a Central Sector Scheme of Integrated programme for Older Persons (IPOP) since 1992 with the objective of improving the quality of life of senior citizens by providing basic amenities like shelter. Under this Scheme. an individual.60.in other cases) is allowed under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act in respect of premium paid to effect or keep in force an insurance on the health of an individual being a Senior Citizen.000/. Department of Revenue A number of incentives have been provided under the Income Tax Act.(Rs. No proof of age is required at the time of purchasing tickets. · A deduction of Rs. · Under the Service Tax law.000/. An individual resident in India who is of the age of 80 years or more at any time during the relevant previous year is liable to income tax if his total income exceeds Rs.000/.1. Senior Citizens can book reserve tickets across the reservation counters as well as through internet.5 lakh. 2004 is eligible for deduction under section 80C of the Income-Tax Act subject to a limit of Rs. . (5) Ministry of Railways The following facilities have been extended by Ministry of Railways from time to time to senior citizens: Page 48 · As per rules.(Rs. Some such incentives are enumerated below: · A Senior Citizen is liable to Income-Tax if his total income exceeds Rs. they are required to carry some documentary proof as prescribed showing their age or date of birth and have to produce it if demanded by on-board ticket checking staff. 1961 are exempt from Service Tax. 194A. · Any sum deposited in an account under the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme Rules.15. 194. (4)Ministry of Finance. 1961. 194EE or 194K of the Income Tax Act in case of Senior Citizen if he furnishes to the deductor a declaration to the effect that the tax on his estimated total income of the relevant previous will be nil. to a senior citizen (ie.000/. The element of concession is 40% for men and 50% for women.20.· Strengthening of 8 Regional Medical Institutions to provide dedicated tertiary level Medical Care for the elderly.3 lakh as against the exemption limit of Rs.. activities relating to advancement of education programmes or skill development relating to persons over the age of 65 years residing in a rural area by an entity registered under Section 12AA of the Income Tax Act. resident in India.40. with 30 bedded wards and Introduction of PG courses in Geriatric Medicines in the these Institutions and In-Service training of health personnel at all level.5 lakh.in other cases) is allowed under Section 80DDB of the Income-Tax Act on amount of expenditure actually incurred for the treatment of specified diseases in case of a Senior Citizen. male Senior Citizens of minimum 60 years and lady Senior Citizens of minimum 58 years are granted concession in the basic fares of all classes of Mail/Express/Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatbdi/Duronto group of trains. · A deduction of Rs. · No deduction of tax at source is required to be made under Section 193.5 lakh applicable in the case of other individuals.2. who is of the age of 60 years or more at any time during the relevant previous year). However. Page 49 · Airport operator shall adequately display information regarding availability of automated buggies and small trolleys in the terminal building at prominent locations including dos and don’ts regarding the same. · After departure of the train. This shall also be published on the website of the airport operator. senior citizens. · In all trains having reserved accommodation. Zonal Railways have also been advised to provide free of cost ‘Battery Operated Vehicles for Disabled and Old Aged passengers’ at Railway Stations. subject to availability of accommodation at the time of booking. duly escorted by coolies on payment as per present practice.000 or more. all the stakeholders have been instructed to ensure that the following requirements are complied: · Airline /airport operator shall ensure provision of automated buggies free of charge for all senior citizens. who has been allotted upper/middle berth. approaches for allotment of vacant lower berths. (6) Ministry of Civil Aviation: In order to facilitate the passengers. Female passengers of 45 years and above automatically. A/C 3 tier and A/C 2 tier classes for the Senior Citizens. if there are vacant lower berths available in the train and if any physically handicapped person booked on the authority of handicapped concession or a senior citizen. a combined quota of two lower births per coach has been earmarked in sleeper. the on-board Ticket Checking Staff has been authorised to allot the vacant lower berth to them making necessary entries in the chart. . · Accommodation is also earmarked for Senior Citizens during specified hours on suburban sections by Central and Western Railways. there is a provision to allot lower berths to Senior Citizens. · Instructions exist for provisions of wheel chairs at stations. · Separate counters are earmarked at various Passengers Reservation System (PRS) centres for dealing with the reservation requisitions received from physically handicapped persons. in the terminal building to facilitate their access to boarding gates located beyond reasonable walking distance at all airports having annual aircraft movements of 50. MLAs accredited journalists and freedom fighters. Air India offers 50% discount to senior citizens on the highest economy class Basic Fare. expectant mothers. Female passengers aged 45 years above and pregnant women when travelling alone. one or two counters depending upon the total demand are earmarked for dealing with the reservation requests for all these categories of persons. Moreover. The discount is offered to those who have completed 63 years of age on the date of commencement of journey. first time travellers etc. if the average demand per shift not less than 120 tickets. This facility may be extended to other needy passengers on demand basis free of charge. This facility is provided. ex-MPS. even if no choice is given. In case there is no justification for earmarking of an exclusive counter for any of these categories of persons including handicapped persons or senior citizens. · Airport operators shall provide small trolleys after security check for carriage of hand baggage (permitted as per regulation) up to the boarding gate. passengers with disability. particularly senior citizens.· In the computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS). · Further. Mobilization would be done through skill melas organized at the local level with participation of the State Governments.· Senior citizens can also avail multi-level fares offered by Air India on each sector for travel on domestic sectors. The Ministry of Women & Child Development is also implementing Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY). It also attempts to partly compensate for wage loss to P&L women both prior to and after delivery of the child. The Sabla. Under the scheme. It is being implemented presently in 205 districts from all the States/UTs. Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY).67 crore has been provided. Pachayati Rai Institutions and community based organizations. a monetary reward is given to trainees on assessment and certification by third party assessment bodies. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Page 50 This will be the flagship scheme for skill training of youth to be implemented by the new Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Municipal Bodies. . The scheme addresses short term income support objective with long term objective of behavioral and attitudinal changes. for which Rs. starting from a low level advance purchase fares which facilitate early selling to the highest one. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme.. While the nutrition component aims at improving the health & nutrition status of the adolescent girls the non-nutrition component addresses the developmental needs. ‘Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG)–‘Sabla’. Awareness building and mobilization efforts would be focused for attention. Skill training would be done based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is administering ICDS which is a centrally sponsored scheme and is being implemented for holistic development of children below 6 years of age and pregnant women & lactating mothers. Schemes for development of Women & Children (MoW&C) The Ministry of Women and Child Development is running mainly three major schemes for the development of women and children in the country i. Sabla aims at all-round development of adolescent girls of 11-18 years by making them ‘self-reliant’.67 crore has been provided.150 crores has been made for training of youth from the North-East region. 100% centrally sponsored scheme for pregnant and lactating (P & L) women in 53 selected districts across the country on pilot basis to improve their health & nutrition status by providing cash incentives upon fulfilment of certain health and nutrition conditions. An allocation of Rs. a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT). The scheme has two major components: Nutrition and Non Nutrition Component. is a Centrally-sponsored scheme which was introduced in the year 2010-11 on a pilot basis. by providing a package of six services comprising (i) Supplementary nutrition (ii) Pre-school non-formal education (iii) Nutrition and health Education (iv) Immunization (v) Health check-up and (vi) Referral services through Anganwadi Centres at grassroots level. The focus under the scheme is also on mentorship support and placement facilitation for which an outlay of Rs.e. cultivation. Katuki (Picrorrhiza Kurroa) . certification etc. marketing infrastructure. in-situ conservation and ex-situ conservation of medicinal plants. A demand aggregator platform would be launched for the purpose very soon. All persons undergoing training would be required to give feed back at the time of assessment and this would become the key element of the evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the PMKVY scheme. Digital India. inventorization. The National Medicinal Plants Board has implemented a Central Sector Scheme for supporting conservation. A robust grievance redressal system would be put in place to address grievances relating to implementation of the scheme. Through such schemes. behavioral change for cleanliness. . For assessment of demand of Central Ministries/Departments/State Governments. better pedagogy and better trained instructors. good work ethics. industry and business would be consulted. Currently NSDC has 187 training partners that have over 2300 centres. development and sustainable management of medicinal plants and a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Mission on Medicinal Plants. Central / State Government affiliated training providers would also be used for training under the scheme. An online citizen portal would be put in place to disseminate information about the scheme. 298 single drugs and 100 compound formulations of Unani and 1016 Homoeopathic drugs respectively. processing and storage of medicinal and aromatic plants for promoting the availability of herbal raw materials. grant-in-aid is provided to support for survey. development of herbal gardens. Siddha. Page 51 National Medicinal Plants Board under the Ministry of AYUSH for overall development of the medicinal plants sector including conservation. Government has supported cultivation of medicinal plants with backward linkages for establishment of nurseries for supply of planting material etc. All training providers will have to undergo a due diligence before being eligible for participating under this scheme. linkage with Joint Forest Management Committees. due to which the industry perceives difficulties in the procurement of medicinal plant materials like Guggul (Commiphora wightii). Sector Skill Councils and the State Governments would closely monitor skill training that will happen under PMKVY. Major initiatives taken by the Government for improving the manufacturing of quality medicines and their trade and export include the followingi. personal grooming. Skill Development Management System (SDMS) would be put in place to verify and record details of all training centres a certain quality of training locations and courses. Publication of Ayurvedic. The target for skilling would be aligned to demand from other flagship programmes launched in recent times such as Make in India. Skill training under the new scheme will primarily be focused on a first time entrants to the labour market and primarily target Class 10 and Class 12 drop outs. which is now merged in the National AYUSH Mission notified on 29th September 2014. Jatamansi (Nardostachys Jatamansi) etc. Training would include soft skills. Focus under the PMKVY would be on improved curricula. Availability of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants/Herbs (MoAYUSH) Certain medicinal plants are threatened and endangered causing their short supply. There is also provision for forward linkages for post-harvest management. The scheme would be implemented through NSDC training partners. Through National Mission on Medicinal Plants. Kuth (Saussurea lappa). National Solar Mission and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Unani and Homoeopathic (ASU&H) Pharmacopeias containing quality standards of 600 single drugs & 152 compound formulations of Ayurveda. research and development etc. 139 single drugs of Siddha.Highlights of skill training would be that it would be done on the basis of demand assessed on the basis of recent skill gap studies conducted by the NSDC for the period 2013-17. In addition. Biometric system and video recording of the training process would be put in place where feasible. viii. Siddha. (iii) Saving. WHO Certification System and voluntary certification of quality of Ayurvedic. iv.ii. (iii) Central Sector Scheme on National Fisheries Development Board Loss of Soil Nutrients Due to Excess use of Urea (MoAgriculture) . member of cooperative society/federation/welfare society. vii. The scheme has four components namely (i) Development of Model Fishermen village. Siddha. Provisions have been made in the International Cooperation scheme to support the manufacturers for promoting export by registration of AYUSH products in the foreign markets. which are legally mandatory for licensing of Ayurveda. 39 Drug Testing Laboratories are approved for testing of Ayurveda. vi. Siddha and Unani medicines have been implemented by the Central Drug Standards Control Organization and Quality Council of India respectively. Department of Animal Husbandry. The other schemes implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry. Siddha. development of drug dossiers and participation in international fairs & exhibitions.cum-Relief and (iv) Training and Extension. Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) have been notified. Unani and Homoeopathic medicines. Dairying and Fisheries to provide financial help and sustainable livelihood are as below. does not own mechanized fishing boat/beach landing craft and below 60 years of age. Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy has been established to address quality concerns and accelerate the work of development of quality standards of Ayurveda. Dairying and Fisheries implements a Central Sector Scheme on National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen for both inland and marine sector. Unani AND Homoeopathic medicines has been notified under Drugs and Cosmetics Rules. (ii) Group Accident Personal Insurance. (i) Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Development of Marine Fisheries. Unani and Homoeopathic drugs under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Rules 1945. Schemes for Poor Fishermen (MoAg) The Ministry of Agriculture. iii. Page 52 (ii) Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture. lives below poverty line. v. Unani and Homeopathic drugs. The component on Saving-cum-Relief is implemented for benefit of fishermen who are engaged in active fishing. 27 State Drug Testing Laboratories and 46 State Pharmacies have been provided financial assistance for strengthening of infrastructure and functional capacity and a component of Drugs Quality Control is provided in the National AYUSH Mission to support the state initiatives. Siddha. Shelf life or date of expiry of Ayurveda. Katoch committee report has been received in the Ministry. like supply of generic medicines. rural non-farm employment initiative for farm households. He said that the Government wants to provide health security for the poor people of the country. National Policy for Farmers (MoAgricutlure) Government has already implemented the National Policy for Farmers (NPF). making them globally competitive. and integrated approach for rural energy. adequate and easy reach of institutional credit at reasonable interest rates and farmer-friendly insurance instruments. 53 1) Single window clearance mechanism Page These groups include the following: 2) Inducing manufacturing clusters . and making pharma sector competitive. timely. issue of soil health passbooks to the farmers and integrated pest management system. building domestic capacity in bulk drugs. Shri Ananth Kumar said that unified policy. and help them hive off upto 25% of the cost. Soil health card will provide information to farmers on nutrients status of their soil along with recommendation on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for improving soil health and its fertility. He said that on the issue of Bulk drugs production in the country.Quality. coverage of farmers under a comprehensive national social security scheme. special categories of farming like organic farming and contract farming. development of agricultural market infrastructure and terminal markets for agriculture. support services and inputs like application of frontier technologies. Availability and Stability are in position. Under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture there is a provision of financial assistance in Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme through NABARD for establishment of Bio Fertilizer/ Bio pesticides production units (200 TPA). livestock. curriculum reforms in agricultural universities.Government is recommending soil test based balanced and integrated nutrient management through conjuctive use of both inorganic and organic sources of plant nutrient to sustain soil health and its productivity. agricultural bio-security system. He said that the Government wants to ensure that four pillars of the industry . fisheries and bio-resources. and an action plan is being prepared for its implementation. and he has recommended to the Prime Minister to set up a separate department for the same. inter-alia. 2007. supply of good quality seeds and disease-free planting material. support services for women. water. etc Government will soon come up with 10 pharma clusters (MoChemical & Fertilizer) That these clusters will provide common facilities to the pharmaceutical industry. region and crop specific implements and machinery. Policy provisions in NPF-2007 include. which aims to improve economic viability of farming and increase net income of farmers. ‘Soil Health Card’ scheme is introduced to assist State Governments to issue soil health cards to all farmers in the country. and this requires innovative strategies. Affordability. asset reforms in respect of land. use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and setting up of farm schools to revitalize agricultural extension. effective implementation of Minimum Support Price (MSP) across the country and establishing community foodgrain banks. it will make Indian industry viable and competitive. regulation and administration mechanism is required for the pharmaceutical industry. Once its recommendations are put in place. cement and power. Salient features of the Bill : • 204 cancelled blocks have been defined as ‘Schedule-I coal mines’. Page • • In case of Government Company or their JV. 54 42 producing and ready to produce coal mine out of Schedule-I coal mines are defined as ‘Schedule-II coal mines’. • Allocation shall be made through auction to a company or their JV. Parliament Passes the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill. which are vital for the development of the nation. 1957 thereby removing the restriction of end use from the eligibility to undertake coal mining except in the case of certain specified coal blocks. title and interest in and over the land and mine infrastructure to successful bidders and allottees with a view to ensure continuity in coal mining operations and production of coal. • The Central Government has the power to classify mines identified from Schedule I coal mines as earmarked for a class of specified end-uses.3) Unified policy mechanism 4) Capacity building across functions 5) Developing a national innovation strategy 6) Creating innovation fund targeted towards specific therapy areas 7) Streamlining IP operations 8) Evidence-based price controls 9) Greater industry academia collaboration 10) Streamlining clinical trials 11) Ensuring quality compliance. allotment may be made without auction. 2015 (MoCoal) The objecives and salient features of the Coal Mines( Special Provisions) Bill. • Other 32 substantially developed coal blocks out of Schedule-I coal mines are defined as ‘Schedule-III coal mines’ meant for specified end-use(more mines can be added to Schedule-III).2015 are as follows : Objectives of the Bill : • To provide for allocation of coal mines and vesting of the right. . 1973 and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. • To amend the Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act. • To take immediate action to auction or allot coal mines to minimise impact on core sectors such as steel. • There shall be no end use restrictions on the eligibility to participate in the auction. • The quantum of compensation for the land in relation to Schedule I coal mines shall be as per the registered sale deeds together with twelve per cent. Growth in Manufacturing Sector (MoCommerce & Industry) Page 55 The Government is continuously taking measures including inter alia administrative and regulatory measures to accelerate the growth of manufacturing sector in the country. Besides. the Government is implementing the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project. • Tribunal constituted under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development). treating partial commencement of production as commencement of production of all the items included in the license etc. simplifying the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy and correcting the inverted duty structure. • The proceeds of auction shall be received by the Nominated Authority and disbursed to respective States. • The Central Government may appoint Custodian(s) for operation and management of the coal mines till they are allocated through auction or allotment. Further. In addition. rights and titles of these coal mines in the successful bidder or allottee. Nominated Authority to be assisted by experts and other officers. 1957 will adjudicate any dispute arising out of any action of the Central Government/ nominated authority or any dispute between the successful bidder or allottee and prior allottee arising out of any issue connected with the Act. the Government is constantly simplifying and rationalizing the processes and procedures for boosting investor sentiment. inter alia. the Government has launched the e-biz Mission Mode Project under the National eGovernance Plan. simple interest from the date of such purchase or acquisition. and 14 Central Services spanning a number of Ministries and Departments are now integrated in the e-Biz portal. • The quantum of compensation for the mine infrastructure in relation to Schedule I coal mines is determined as per the written down valuereflected in the statutorily audited balance sheet of the previous financial year. Some of the recent initiatives towards this end include pruning the list of industries that can be considered as defence industries requiring industrial license. The recent amendments in FDI policy include allowing FDI in Defence up to 49% and FDI in Railway infrastructure up to 100%. • ‘Nominated Authority’ shall be appointed for conduct of auction/ allotment and vesting and transfer of all interests. easing the norms for FDI in construction and exempting FDI in medical devices from sectoral restrictions of pharmaceuticals and raising permissible FDI in insurance from 26% to 49%. • ‘Commissioner of Payments’ shall be appointed for disbursal of compensation. • Compensation only for land and immovable mining infrastructure shall be paid to the prior allottee after paying secured creditors. as the case may be. Act. For the creation of conducive business environment. the Government has conceptualized Amritsar Kolkata Industrial . till the date of the execution of the vesting order or the allotment order. other than for Schedule II & III coal mines. permissible extensions in the validity of industrial license up to seven years. existing small businesses. too will be able to expand their activities. Besides. priority will be given to SC/ST enterprises.makeinindia. Another Rs. These measures will greatly increase the confidence of young.com) along with details of FDI Policy. To begin . Page 56 MUDRA Bank will refinance Micro-Finance Institutions through a Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). The Government has launched a “Make in India” programme under which 25 thrust sectors have been identified. 3. educated or skilled workers who would not be able to aspire to become first generation entrepreneurs.000 crore would be provided to the MUDRA Bank from the budget to create a Credit Guarantee corpus for guaranteeing loans being provided to the micro enterprises. Self Help Groups (SHGs). There are over 20 Central Ministries/Departments involved in implementation of more than 70 schemes for various skill development/entrepreneurship programmes. and a number of these schemes are implemented through Public Private Partnership providing training and other infrastructural facilities. 20. An Investor Facilitation Cell in `Invest India` has been created to assist. and the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme for modernization/technology upgradation of textile industry which includes jute industry. Information on these 25 thrust sectors has been put up on ‘Make in India’s web portal (http://www. The Government has set up a separate Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for providing the necessary thrust for skill development. the National Jute Board (NJB) runs various schemes for the promotion and development of various linkages of the Jute Value Chain. Ministry of Textiles has taken steps to address the plight of the jute industry. Since the MUDRA Bank will be set up through an enactment of law and it will take some time. National Manufacturing Policy. In lending. guide and handhold investors during the various phases of business life cycle under the Make in India initiative with provision of back end support up to the State level. Bengaluru Mumbai Economic Corridor and the VizagChennai Industrial Corridor (as the first phase of an East Coast Economic Corridor). Small Banks. MUDRA Bank will operate through regional level financing institutions who in turn will connect with last mile lenders such as MFIs. NBFC (other than MFI) and other lending institutions.000 crore would be allocated to the MUDRA Bank from the money available from shortfalls of Priority Sector Lending for creating a Refinance Fund to provide refinance to the Last Mile Financers. Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. Some of the important measures undertaken include compulsory packaging of certain essential commodities under the Jute Packaging Material (Compulsory use in packaging commodities) Act 1987.Corridor. and setting up a National Industrial Corridor Development Authority for coordinating and overseeing progress of the various industrial corridors. Intellectual Property Rights and the envisaged National Industrial Corridors including the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). A sum of Rs. The recent amendments to the Apprenticeship Act 1961 also facilitate the private industry’s ability to take on apprentices. Government to set up (MUDRA) Bank (Mo Finance) The Union Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2015-16 has announced to set up MUDRA Bank through a statutory enactment. Primary Credit Cooperative Societies. The punishment for willful attempt to evade tax in relation to a foreign income or an asset located outside India will be rigorous imprisonment from three years to ten years. Failure to furnish return in respect of foreign income or assets shall attract a penalty of Rs. but he has not disclosed the foreign income and asset or has furnished inaccurate particulars of the same. shall be allowed. Penalties – Violation of the provisions of the proposed new legislation will entail stringent penalties. grant of opportunity of being heard. 2015 are as under:Scope – The Act will apply to all persons resident in India. necessity of taking the evidence produced by him . Highlights of the Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Bill. This provision will also apply to banks and financial institutions aiding in concealment of foreign income or assets of resident Indians or falsification of documents.10 lakh. The same term of punishment is prescribed for cases where although the assessee has filed a return of income.with. In addition. i.. Rate of tax – Undisclosed foreign income or assets shall be taxed at the flat rate of 30 percent. but has not disclosed the foreign asset or has furnished inaccurate particulars of the same. Safeguards – The principles of natural justice and due process of law have been embedded in the Act by laying down the requirement of mandatory issue of notices to the person against whom proceedings are being initiated. it will also entail a fine. This is in addition to tax payable at 30%. 2015 The salient features of the Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Bill. The penalty for non-disclosure of income or an asset located outside India will be equal to three times the amount of tax payable thereon. the same is being operationalised as a subsidiary of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). No exemption or deduction or set off of any carried forward losses which may be admissible under the existing Income-tax Act. Failure to furnish a return in respect of foreign assets and bank accounts or income will be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term of six months to seven years. The same amount of penalty is prescribed for cases where although the assessee has filed a return of income. Page 57 Abetment or inducement of another person to make a false return or a false account or statement or declaration under the Act will be punishable with rigorous imprisonment from six months to seven years. 90 percent of the undisclosed income or the value of the undisclosed asset. Prosecutions – The Bill proposes enhanced punishment for various types of violations. 1961. Provisions of the Act will apply to both undisclosed foreign income and assets (including financial interest in any entity). The above provisions will also apply to beneficial owners or beneficiaries of such illegal foreign assets.e. the girl should have been married after 19 years of age and given birth to the first child after at least 2 years of marriage. and Rajasthan. it has been provided that failure to report bank accounts with a maximum balance of upto Rs. and to the jurisdictional High Court and the Supreme Court on substantial questions of law.000/. Further. early childbirth and repeated child birth and have helped change the mindsets of the community.12. the right of appeal has been protected by providing for appeals to the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal. Jharkhand.(Girl . Such persons may file a declaration before the specified tax authority within a specified period. Amendment of PMLA – The Bill also proposes to amend Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). It is to be noted that this is not an amnesty scheme as no immunity from penalty is being offered. Govt.10. If birth of the second child takes place after at least 3 years of the birth of first child and either parent voluntarily accept permanent method of family planning within one year of the birth of the second child. Other safeguards and internal control mechanisms will be prescribed in the Rules. Thus.if it is a Boy child or Rs.5. etc. Scheme for Incentive to Parents of Girl Child (MoHealth & Family) Scheme: Prerna Strategy: In order to help push up the age of marriage of girls and space the birth of children in the interest of health of young mothers and infants. 000/.an autonomous body of the MoHFW.000/. limitation of time for various actions of the tax authority. In order to become eligible for award under the scheme. passing of orders in writing. the couple will get an additional award of Rs. Odisha. 2002 to include offence of tax evasion under the proposed legislation as a scheduled offence under PMLA. The Government is confident that this new law will act as a strong deterrent and curb the menace of black money stashed abroad by Indians. The couple will get an award of Rs.into account.7. followed by payment of tax at the rate of 30 percent and an equal amount by way of penalty. Uttar Pradesh. Such persons will not be prosecuted under the stringent provisions of the new Act. of India has launched PRERNA. Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (National Population Stabilization Fund) . an unprecedented and multi-pronged attack has been launched to root out the menace of black money. a Responsible Parenthood Strategy in all districts of seven focus states namely Bihar. recording of reasons. in keeping with the commitment of the government for focussed action on black money front. Page 58 The strategy recognizes and awards couples who have broken the stereotype of early marriage. 000/. Madhya Pradesh.(Boy child) / Rs.if it is a Girl child. To protect persons holding foreign accounts with minor balances which may not have been reported out of oversight or ignorance.5 lakh at any time during the year will not entail penalty or prosecution. It is merely an opportunity for persons to come clean and become compliant before the stringent provisions of the new Act come into force. One time compliance opportunity – The Bill also provides a one time compliance opportunity for a limited period to persons who have any undisclosed foreign assets which have hitherto not been disclosed for the purposes of Income-tax. Chhattisgarh. officer registering births/death) 6. 10. officer/delegated authorities) 4. Birth Cert.000/. officer registering births/death) Page 59 5. Character Cert. Important Conditions: 1.N. Birth Cert. Age of lady should not exceed 30 years 3. (Gram Panchayat) Note: Photocopies of all relevant documents should be attested by a gazetted officer. Couple must belong to BPL family 2. if any. .if both are boys · Rs.if both are girls Certificates Required: 1.000/.1-6) conditions are fulfilled then payment of award: · Rs.if one boy & one girl child · Rs. Sterilization Certificate (NSV/LTT). The amount of award is given in the form of National Saving Certificate (NSC). First child birth after at least 2 years of marriage 5. if any. 19.000/.000/. Hospital) 7. of 1st child (Registrar / appropriate govt. 15. ( Govt.000/. The girl should have been married after 19 years 4. Marriage Certificate of the couple (Registrar of marriages/appropriate govt. (Registrar / appropriate govt. 17. The scheme is meant only for BPL families.if girl child If all above six (S.child). 1-4) conditions are fulfilled then payment of award: · Rs.if boy child · Rs. of 2nd child. BPL certificate of the couple 2. Second child birth after at least 3 years of the first child birth 6. 12. Date of birth certificate of Mother (Schools/Board/Registrar of birth/death) 3.N. Either parent voluntarily accepts permanent method of family planning within one year of the second child birth If above four (S. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has set up a National Anti-Microbial Resistance Research and Surveillance Network (AMRRSN) to enable compilation of national data of AMR at different levels of Health Care. Page 60 BRICS Nations Endorsed India´s Young Scientists Forum Initiative (MoS&T) BRICS nations have endorsed India´s Young Scientists Forum Initiative and this will form part of the BRICS STI work plan for the period 2015 to 2018.” Further. the Government of India has formulated a National policy for containment of antimicrobial resistance in 2011. and shall also be labeled with the following words in a box with a red border: Schedule H1 Drug Warning: -It is dangerous to take this preparation except in accordance with the medical advice.Antibiotic Policy (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) In order to strengthen the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country. Technology & Innovation (STI) which directly impacts the welfare and progress of all our peoples. . A National Programme for Containment of AMR has also been initiated in 12th Five Year Plan with the following objectives:§ To establish a laboratory based surveillance system by strengthening laboratories for AMR in the country and to generate quality data on antimicrobial resistance for pathogens of public health importance. the name of the drug and the quantity supplied and such records shall be maintained for three years and be open for inspection. 2. the name of the patient. The drug specified in Schedule H1 shall be labeled with the symbol Rx which shall be in red and conspicuously displayed on the left top corner of the label. The supply of a drug specified in Schedule H1 shall be recorded in a separate register at the time of the supply giving the name and address of the prescriber. The Drugs falling under Schedule H1 are required to be sold in the country with the following conditions:1. § To generate awareness among healthcare providers and in the community regarding rational use of antibiotics. § To strengthen infection control guidelines and practices and promote rational use of antibiotics. 1945 were amended in 2013 to incorporate a new Schedule H1 under the said rules containing 46 drugs which include III and IV generation antibiotics. The Drugs and Cosmetic Rule. -Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. India´s strong commitment to the strengthening of cooperation within BRICS in this key sphere of Science. anti TB drugs and certain habit forming drugs for having strict control over the sale of these drugs. and conducting health technology assessments.34 crores persons with disabilities are in the employable age of 15 to 59 years. quality and safety criteria for healthcare technologies. Prioritizing medical devices and health technology in the country is an important agenda item. . health technology systems research such as proposing roadmap for establishing testing laboratories. The AIM (Atal Innovation Mission ) will be an Innovation Promotion Platform involving academics. According to census 2011.68 Crore Persons with Disability (PwDs) in India. The plan envisages use of Information Technology for content. domestic manufacturing capacity. and researchers and draw upon national and international experiences to foster a culture of innovation. secretariat for assessment and uptake of innovations into public health systems. The scope of its work includes: framing of technical specifications for technologies procured under National Health Mission. Commencement of National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) (MoH&FW) World Health Organization (WHO) Country office for India in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. A strong and viable Science. entrepreneurs. the country is branding strongly in the forthcoming fair in Germany during April 2015. He also announced that the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has decided to contribute 100 crore to this initiative and support MSJE at every step. The goals of empowering and capacitating PwDs will have substantial gains for the broader economy. best practices for technology life cycle management and maintenance. It is critical to have the specifications in place for the medical devices and equipments that are already procured and used in the system. R&D and scientific research in India. supporting the Health Ministry on issues related to free essential diagnostics and other technology intensive services. for improving vocational training and employment opportunities for them with the eventual goal of providing them with livelihoods and independence. National Action Plan for Skill Training of Persons with Disabilities Launched (MoSJ&E) The Minister of State (IC) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) will be the implementing agency for the National Action Plan. Research and Innovation System for High Technology-led path for India (SRISHTI) is the goal of India’s new STI policy. There is also need for dedicated medical devices testing laboratories to ensure the safety and efficacy of these devices. as the WHO Collaborating Centre for Priority Medical Devices and Health Technology Policy. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy stated that the Skill Development is of the highest priority of Prime Minister of India as only around 2% of the workforce in India is skilled. formally announced the commencement of National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC). The National Action Plan (NAP) seeks to provide a synergistic framework for people with disability. the Ministry of Skill Development has decided to constitute a separate “Sector Skill Council” for PWDs to scale up the initiative with Quality Standards as acceptable by industry.Proposed establishment of a BRICS Technology Foresight for Climate System to address scientific and innovative solutions for climate change and natural disaster management while identifying viable R&D initiatives for the future. Page 61 India Pavilion in Hannover Messe 2015 to incorporate core sectors of Make in India (MoC&I) By adopting the theme of Make in India. About 1. Government of India and National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC). Under the overall guidance of the Prime Minister. there are 2. training delivery and employer connect. Some of the highlights of India’s participation in HM 2015 are: ‘Make in India’ the flagship programme of the Government to develop and market India to global investors has been decided as the theme for participation. Andhra Pradesh. the key officials of the concerned Ministries of GoI would be involved in these seminars: o New sunrise in electronics and electricals o Smart Cities – the Urban Challenge o Renewable Energy o Strategy for skilling India o Heavy Engineering & Motion Drive and Automation o Digital India Page 62 · 12 State Governments have confirmed participation and the State Pavilion. · About 300 Indian companies including public sector giants would be participating in the five – day fair. apart from utilizing the event for attracting investments into India as part of the ‘Make in India’ · Prime Minister would be utilizing this opportunity to reach out to the world about India’s initiatives in doing business and opening up of FDI regime etc. industrial automation. · India is participating with more than 300 companies in the 10th Sectoral Core Themes of HM 2015 (like energy. industrial supply etc. adjacent to India Pavilion. wind. branding / publicity for projecting India’s participation as also highlighting the ‘Make in India’ is being done extensively at Hannover city / airport / fairground etc.) · More than 100 top CEOs are participating and they would be interacting with the German CEOs as part of the IGBS. Punjab.P. Rajasthan and U. are separately hosting investments seminars during the fair. Make in India is the topic for discussion in IGBS. India was a Partner Country at the Hannover Messe last in 2006. as also have one to one interaction for developing business opportunities.· Since India is the Partner Country. · After the ‘Walk Through’ Chancellor and Prime Minister jointly would attend the inaugural session of Indo-German Business Summit which would be attended by hundreds of CEOs from both Germany and India. business tie-ups and showcasing India’s capabilities in global trade. The States of Maharashtra. Gujarat. has been created to display the State profile. seeking technology collaborations. . · Indian Government is seizing the participation in the fair as an opportunity to increase its global presence in commodities & services. · Apart from IGBS India is hosting 6 Seminars to highlight the new initiatives of the Government and seeking induction of German technology / investment on the following topics. riverine mining units. To accelerate the process of immunization by covering 5% and more children every year. This ensures the saving of water by 15 million litres per day in the Indian leather sector alone –and an estimated 200 million litres per day if this revolutionary technology is applied globally. Page 63 “Green” technology developed by CSIR for leather tanning (MoS&T) A novel. Both these can be effectively addressed through an awareness campaign which underlines the critical importance of vaccination. Terming media as a powerful instrument that can bring about an everlasting change in the society through changing mindsets and generating awareness about various issues. The Health Minister stated that the micro plans developed to make the Mission mode successful will draw on the lessons learned from the Polio eradication towards systems strengthening. or there is some element of apprehension or fear due to vaccination. whooping cough. Highlighting the critical importance of a targeted and effective IEC campaign. Mission Indradhanush depicting seven colours of the rainbow. enables the chrome tanning of leather with just half the normal usage. the Health Minister informed that between 2009-2013 immunisation coverage has increased from 61% to 65%. He also announced that CLRI has succeeded in fostering an “enzymatic intervention” to complete in just 30 minutes the enabled fibre opening process which till now has taken up to 72 hours. measles and hepatitis B. the Health Minister stated that he looks at them to guide the Ministry at various stages in its endeavor to successfully implement the ambitious Mission. tetanus. biodegradable dispersing agent developed by CLRI. and removes any apprehension harboured by the parent or the guardian. Government Welcomes Court Decision on 66A (MoC&IT) .· To demonstrate India-Germany linkage in Yoga. Yoga display is being made on all the five days of the fair. far flung and remote hamlets etc. indicating only 1% increase in coverage every year. Elaborating on the Mission Indradhanush which seeks to achieve this goal. polio. He stated that the team of AHSAs and ANMs are committed in their endeavor to make the Mission a success. aims to cover all those children by 2020 who are either unvaccinated or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases which include diphtheria. vaccine cold chain management. the Mission Mode has been adopted to achieve target of full coverage by 2020. regular surveillance and monitoring of the plans to reach each and every left out and uncovered child. ‘Mission Indradhanush’ (MoH&FW) Creating awareness regarding the importance to fully immunize every child against all vaccine preventable diseases in the country. Health Secretary Shri Bhanu Pratap Sharma underscored the challenges that face the effective implementation of the Mission given the scale of the country and the difficulties in reaching children living in rural and remote areas. The Ministry has particularly paid attention to systems strengthening and capacity building of the frontline workers in this Mission Mode. He appealed to them to participate in the Mission Indradhanush to ensure that no child is left uncovered during the rounds that will commence soon. Shri Nadda stated that studies have revealed that children are left uncovered by the routine immunisation programme either because the parents and guardians are unaware of the drive. tuberculosis. We will have to understand that we cannot set a different standard of Public Morality for Speech & Expression in Cyberspace from Speech in other mediums and in the Public Domain ISCS Signs Framework Agreement with Forum of Federations (MoHA) Page 64 The Inter-State Council Secretariat (ISCS) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has signed an Agreement with the Forum of Federations (FoF) based at Ottawa. Only reasonable restrictions apply on social media. Central Government encourages beneficial use of cyber space and the Act only seeks to regulate the use of cyberspace which would fall within any of and/ or all categories stipulated under Article 19(2) of the Constitution of India.” Thus in a layman’s language. The Forum offers partner countries the opportunity to be part of a global network which provides a mechanism for insight into both internal and international governance debates. Ministry of Home Affairs. D. The Agreement provides for creating a mutually supportive international partnership with India for improving governance and enhancing democracy by promoting dialogue on the practices. B.The relevant paragraphs are verbatim quoted: A. Senior Officials from India have . in the past. the Government absolutely respects the right to freedom of speech and expression on social media and has no intention of curbing it. The Forum works in the international arena to improve the practice of federalism by addressing the needs of practitioners of federalism through three broad core functions i. political satire etc. Canada here today for next three years. worked closely with India on several important issues pertaining to federal governance. “This counter affidavit is being filed only for the purpose of assisting this Hon’ble Court and to satisfy this Hon’ble Court that the impugned Sections of the IT Act neither seeks to curtail nor the Central Government desires any interpretation which seeks to curtail any of the fundamental rights guaranteed to the citizens including the right under Article 19(1)(a) i.e. With a view to avoid possibility of any misconstruction of the expressions used in the penal provisions of the Act. C. fiscal federalism. India has been a Forum partner country since 2005 and has been represented on the Board of Directors by the Secretary. The Forum has. environmental governance and local government. fundamental right to free speech and expression. public security. principles and possibilities of federalism. This counter affidavit seeks to point out the necessity and desirability of the provisions which are challenged in these petitions and to bring it on record that the usage of cyber space either by social media or otherwise is not even remotely intended to be curtailed either totally or partially at instance of Union of India. any form of honest decent.e. The Forum of Federations is an international organization of federal countries. offering and implementing policy and partnership programmes with the governments and encouraging future practitioners to develop an interest and expertise in federalism. That the penal provisions of the Act can never be interpreted so as to take within its sweep political debate. decent humour. as they do in routine normal day to day life in the physical world under Article 19 (2) of the constitution of India. It is based in Canada and brings together government practitioners and academics to improve governance and enhance democracy by promoting dialogue and providing policy research on federalism and the challenges of multi-level governance. serving as a clearing house for information and resources on the practice of federalism. Inter-State Council Secretariat. the Central Government has prepared an advisory / guidelines to be strictly followed by law enforcement agencies which would ensure that the honest and legal use of cyber space does not result into any harassment to any citizen of the country. b. with reference to material specifications and test standards. while bringing down the life cycle cost of the projects. To demonstrate use of geotechnical textiles as a modern cost-effective technology in the development of infrastructure in fragile geological conditions of NER. imparting training and rendering technical advice on federal issues. e-governance initiatives etc. economic and institutional infrastructure will be bridged to make the cities more livable and drive the economic growth. the rain conditions and overflowing of Brahmaputra River during monsoons causes a significant damage to life. Page 65 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) to implement Smart Cities Project (MoUD) Efficient deployment of human and physical resources is one of the objectives of the scheme. . have detailed construction codes for most of the geotechnical textile applications in roads and highways construction. To improve the durability. Geotechnical Textiles provide the functional advantages of higher endurance and durability in roads and infrastructure projects. The topography of the North Eastern region (NER) makes application of geotechnical textiles particularly suitable for the region in infrastructure projects relating to road construction.been involved in a wide range of key activities of the Forum. To promote the use of geotechnical textile materials and create a market for these products in NER by inducing demand in infrastructure development. Scheme to Promote Geotechnical Textiles in North East (MoTextiles) The scheme has the following basic objectives: a. The problem of landslides causes blockages in roads which at times take weeks to be resolved. For example. The ultimate objective is to introduce modern cost-effective technology pertaining to the application and usage of geotechnical textiles in the development of infrastructure of NE Region. Geotechnical Textile technology has the potential to provide a durable and economic solution to address these problems in NER. Germany and other parts of Western Europe. pan-city schemes like efficient public transport systems including ring roads. social. Countries such as USA. the present deficit in physical. which is likely to boost the region’s economy. property and economy of North East. In addition. will also be undertaken under brownfield development. He said that this infrastructure deficit will be bridged by retrofitting of identified areas of a city and redevelopment of areas which are not amenable to retrofitting to enable such areas conform to the norms of smart city. Geotechnical Textiles is a proven technology world over. function and life of infrastructure in NER. c. UK. d. To stimulate investment and development of technical textile industry in NER and rest of the country. river bank erosion control and slope erosion control. including capacity building. it will be held once in every month on Fourth Wednesday at 3. water. strengthen and re-engineer the data bases of the CPGRAMS for grievances.The objective of smart cities building is to enable such changes in a sustainable manner for long term results. The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances. Page 66 • The system will ride on. Such an effort has never been made in India.30 PM-to be known as PRAGATI Day. power etc. 2015 (Wednesday) at 3. and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India as well as projects flagged by State Governments.e. video-conferencing and geo-spatial technology. It also offers a unique combination in the direction of cooperative federalism since it brings on one stage the Secretaries of Government of India and the Chief Secretaries of the States. project implementation. public grievances. on third Wednesday of every . Swachh Bharat and ‘ease of doing business. During the first PRAGATI interaction today. Key features of the PRAGATI application are as follows: • It is a three-tier system (PMO.’ PM gave suitable directions for redressal of grievances and compliance on the projects and programmes and motivated all officers to work in coordinated manner for outcome. and Chief Secretaries of the States). Shri Narendra Modi launched today his ambitious multi-purpose and multimodal platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation). the Prime Minister discussed issues relating to unseasonal rain and relief to farmers. “ICT solutions would play an important role in improving urban governance and enhancing the efficiency of resource use. • The issues flagged are uploaded seven days prior to the PRAGATI day (i.30 PM. Smart solutions will be applied to places and projects to enable efficient utilization of limited resources like land. • Now onwards. Union Government Secretaries. Project Monitoring Group (PMG) and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. PRAGATI provides an interface and platform for all these three aspects. • Issues to be flagged before the PM are picked up from the available database regarding Public Grievances. • It will also take into consideration various correspondences to PM’s office by the common people or from high dignitaries of States and/or developers of public projects. The PRAGATI platform uniquely bundles three latest technologies: Digital data management. It is also an innovative project in e-governance and good governance. • Prime Minister will hold a monthly programme where he will interact with the Government of India Secretaries. the Prime Minister is able to discuss the issues with the concerned Central and State officials with full information and latest visuals of the ground level situation. • The first such programme was launched on 25th March. PM launches PRAGATI (PMO) Prime Minister of India. and Chief Secretaries through Video-conferencing enabled by data and geo-informatics visuals. With this. on-going Programmes and pending Projects. PRAGATI is a unique integrating and interactive platform. e. etc. Enactment of a Central legislation for declaring identified inland waterways as National Waterways (Cabinet) Approval for enactment of Central legislation for declaring 101 additional Inland Waterways as National Waterways (NW) for navigation. • User ID and Password for each of the Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries have been created and made available. 67 Cost savings : · 1 HP moves 150 kg on road. • These issues can be viewed by the Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries after entering into the application. that when PM reviews the issue he should have on his screen the issue as well as the latest updates and visuals regarding the same. it is aimed at starting a culture of Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. • Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries have to put their comments and updates about the flagged issues within three days (i. This will create a logistic supply chain with intermodal (Rail. 500 kg on rail and 4000 kg on water. hydrographic survey. It is also a robust system for bringing e-transparency and e-accountability with realtime presence and exchange among the key stakeholders. by next Monday).month). Road and Waterways) connectivity.Tuesday is available to the PMO team to review the data entered by the Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries. cost effective and an environment friendly mode of transport. terminal operation. 85 on rail and 105 on IWT. especially for bulk goods. Page (i) · 1 litre of fuel moves 24 t-km on road. It would positively contribute to the GDP by opening up business opportunities in the area of dredging. • The design is such. Investment in all these business areas will create numerous opportunities for employment and economic development and reduce pressure from the already over-loaded. Detailed business development studies are being carried out under the Jal Marg Vikas Project for identifying all business opportunities and quantifying anticipated investments and employment opportunities. barge construction. . training of manpower for manning barges. The system has been designed in-house by the PMO team with the help of National Informatics Center (NIC). barge repair facilities. • Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries will be able to see the issues pertaining to their Department /State. providing modern aids to day and night navigation. terminal construction. congested and costlier other surface modes of transport. Inland Water Transport (IWT) is world over recognised as a fuel efficient. barge operation. As the name suggests. consultancy. tourist cruise. • One day . hazardous goods and over dimensional cargo. storage facilities. · Reduces transportation and transition losses. inter alia. (iii) Supplementary mode: · Reduces pressure on road and rail. Modernization of evacuation infrastructure in Ports. the Sagarmala Project shall. Therefore. aim to develop access to new development .· Cost of developing waterways is much lower than rail & road. · Negligible land requirement. 4. Formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle to provide efficient rail evacuation systems to Major Ports and thereby enhance their handling capacity and efficiency (Cabinet) Formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to provide efficient rail evacuation systems to Major Ports and thereby enhance their handling capacity and efficiency. The SPV would undertake the following Projects:1. The work of the SPV is expected to result in substantial reduction in dwell time of cargo at Ports and bring down the overall logistic cost for trade. Last mile connectivity to Major Ports. 3. To raise financial resources for funding Port related Railway Projects The SPV would work in close co-ordination with the Indian Railways and leverage the existing participative model of the Indian Railways for enhancing last mile connectivity to Ports. · Reduces congestion and accidents on road. 2. The SPV focusing on Port connectivity will fit into the ambitious Sagarmala Programme of the Government which aims at promoting port-led direct and indirect development and to provide infrastructure to evacuate goods from ports quickly and efficiently. Page 68 Sagarmala: Concept and implementation towards Blue Revolution (Cabinet) The prime objective of the Sagarmala project is to promote port-led direct and indirect development and to provide infrastructure to transport goods to and from ports quickly. · Safe mode for hazardous and over dimensional cargo. To operate and manage internal Port Railway system. · CO2 emission is 50 percent that of trucks. efficiently and costeffectively. (ii) Environment friendly: · Least fuel consumption per tonne – km. In addition to strengthening port and evacuation infrastructure. For a comprehensive and integrated planning for “Sagarmala”. The development of each Coastal economic zone shall be done through individual projects and supporting activities that will be undertaken by the State Government. and (iii) Efficient Evacuation to and from hinterland. Expenditure. Dedicated Freight Corridors. Road Transport and Highways. hassle-free and seamless cargo movement. This Committee will provide coordination between various ministries. the State Governments will be suggested to set up State Sagarmala Committee to be headed by Chief Minister/Minister in Charge of Ports with members from relevant Departments and agencies. including through SPVs (as may be necessary) and oversight. National Highway Development Programme. Home Affairs. Environment. (ii) Port Infrastructure Enhancement. Detailed Master Plans and projects. it also aims at simplifying procedures used at ports for cargo movement and promotes usage of electronic channels for information exchange leading to quick. Industrial Policy and Promotion. optimizing the use of existing and future transport assets and developing new lines/linkages for transport (including roads. Tourism. This Committee will also examine financing options available for the funding of projects. synergy and integration with planned Industrial Corridors. Defence. Industrial Clusters and SEZs would be ensured. setting up of logistics hubs. which is an objective of the Sagarmala initiative. NITI Aayog as members. efficient. thereby enabling them to become drivers of port-led economic development. consider issues relating to funding of projects and their implementation. Improvement of operational efficiency of existing ports. Forest & Climate Change. Chairman. The Sagarmala initiative will address challenges by focusing on three pillars of development. state governments and agencies connected with implementation and review the progress of implementation of the National Perspective Plan. The state level Committee will also take up matters on priority as decided in the NSAC. Central line Ministries and SPVs to be formed by the State Governments at the state level or by SDC and ports. the possibility of public-private partnership in project financing/construction/ operation. as may be necessary. the State Maritime Boards/State Port Departments shall service the State Sagarmala Committee and also be. inter alia. Page 69 Sagarmala Coordination and Steering Committee (SCSC) shall be constituted under the chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary with Secretaries of the Ministries of Shipping. coastal and road services. including modernization and setting up of new ports. shall be done by undertaking business process re-engineering to simplify processes and procedures in addition to modernizing and upgrading the existing infrastructure and improved mechanisation. and establishment of industries and manufacturing centres to be served by ports in EXIM and domestic trade. While preparing the NPP. inland water. a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for the entire coastline shall be prepared within six months which will identify potential geographical regions to be called Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs). It will. The Sagarmala Project therefore intends to achieve the broad objectives of enhancing the capacity of major and non-major ports and modernizing them to make them efficient. namely (i) Supporting and enabling Port-led Development through appropriate policy and institutional interventions and providing for an institutional framework for ensuring inter-agency and ministries/departments/states’ collaboration for integrated development. rail. Railway Board and CEO. . At the state level. inland waterways and coastal routes). inter alia. responsible for coordination and implementation of individual projects. enhanced connectivity with main economic centres and beyond through expansion of rail.regions with intermodal solutions and promotion of the optimum modal split. Detailed Master Plans will be prepared for identified Coastal Economic Zones leading to identification of projects and preparation of their detailed project reports. In order to have effective mechanism at the state level for coordinating and facilitating Sagarmala related projects. Departments of Revenue. Page 70 Background: Presently. Funds requirement for starting the implementation of projects in the initial phase of Sagarmala Project is projected at Rs. fisheries. Sagarmala Development Company (SDC) will be set up under the Companies Act. This committee. 692 crores for the FY 2015-16. shall approve the overall National Perspective Plan (NPP) and review the progress of implementation of these plans. However. The NSAC shall be chaired by the Minister incharge of Shipping. The business plan of the SDC shall be finalised within a period of six months. The Institutional Framework for implementing Sagarmala has to provide for a coordinating role for the Central Government.Increased use of information technology and automation to ensure paperless and seamless transactions will be an important area for intervention. These funds will be used for implementation of projects by line ministries in accordance with approvals by the SCSC. It should provide a platform for central. in order to achieve the objectives of the Sagarmala Project and ensure port-led development. These identified projects for implementation in the initial phase will be based on the available data and feasibility study reports and the preparedness. skill development. with equity support for implementation of projects to be undertaken by them. The SDC will provide a funding window and/or implement only those residual projects that cannot be funded by any other means/mode. tourism promotion etc. willingness and interest shown by the State Governments and Central Ministries to take up projects. the share of merchandise trade in India’s GDP is expected to increase and approach levels achieved in developed . In order to kick start the implementation of projects it is proposed to take up identified projects covered in the concept of Sagarmala for implementation forthwith. whereas for some developed countries and regions in the world such as Germany and European Union. With the Union Government’s “Make in India” initiative. state governments and local authorities to work in tandem and coordination under the established principles of “cooperative federalism”. tribal development and employment generation. The SDC shall also get the Detailed Master Plans for individual zones prepared within a two year period. it is 75 percent and 70 percent respectively. the current proportion of merchandize trade in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India is only 42 percent. as well as SPVs to be set up by the ports. All efforts would be made to implement those projects through the private sector and through Public Private Participation (PPP) wherever feasible. This would be done by synergising and coordinating with State Governments and line Ministries of Central Government through their existing schemes and programmes such as those related to community and rural development. 1956 to assist the State level/zone level Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). there is a great scope to increase the share of merchandising trade in India’s GDP. and to review various aspects of planning and implementation of the plan and projects. Indian ports handle more than 90 percent of India’s total EXIM trade volume. Therefore. A National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) is envisaged for overall policy guidance and high level coordination. At the Central level. Further requirement of funds will be finalized after completion of Detailed Master Plan for Coastal Economic Zones for future years. the use of coastal shipping and IWT are proposed to be enhanced through a mix of infrastructure enhancement and policy initiatives. In order to provide funding for such projects and activities that may be covered by departmental schemes a separate fund by the name ‘Community Development Fund’ would be created. Under the Sagarmala Project. The Sagarmala initiative would also strive to ensure sustainable development of the population living in the Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ). with Cabinet Ministers from stakeholder Ministries and Chief Ministers/Ministers incharge of ports of maritime states as members. while providing policy direction and guidance for the initiative’s implementation. 0 (Cabinet) This is a follow up to the key decisions taken in the first meeting of the Apex Committee on the Digital India programme held in November 2014. In addition high logistics costs make Indian exports uncompetitive. chemicals.47 percent). This programme has been envisaged by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY). agro products. The objectives of `e-Kranti` are as follows: i. Against a share of 9 percent of railways and 6 percent of roads in the GDP the share of ports is only 1 percent. This strategy incorporates both aspects of port-led development viz. limited mechanization and procedural bottlenecks and lack of scale. v. To redefine NeGP with transformational and outcome oriented e-Governance initiatives. The key principles of e-Kranti are as follows: .15 percent per annum in the 1990’s (All India average 6. iv. ii. To ensure optimum usage of core Information & Communication Technology (ICT). deep draft and other facilities at various ports in India. port-led direct development and port-led indirect development. trade. Approach and Key Components of e-Kranti : National e-Governance Plan 2. coal. maritime zones/services (vii) Integration with hinterland hubs (viii) Offshore storage. involvement of multiple agencies in development of infrastructure to promote industrialization. etc. To leverage emerging technologies. procedural and policy related challenges namely. The growth of India’s maritime sector is constrained due to many developmental. tourism and transportation.08 percent per year (National average was 5. To enhance the portfolio of citizen centric services. Gujarat has been a pioneer in adopting the strategy of port-led development. (x) Offshore Renewable Energy Projects with base ports for installations (xi) Modernizing the existing ports and development of new ports.countries. To make use of more agile implementation models. drilling platforms (ix) Specialization of ports in certain economic activities such as energy. limited development of centres for manufacturing and urban and economic activities in the hinterland. Therefore Sagarmala project has been envisioned to provide ports and the shipping the rightful place in the Indian economy and to enable port-led development. India lags far behind in ports and logistics infrastructure. containers. with significant results. While in the 1980’s the state grew at only 5. limited hinterland linkages that increases the cost of transportation and cargo movement. Page 71 vi. this accelerated to 8.98 percent) and subsequently to more than 10 percent per annum. An illustrative list of the kind of development projects that could be undertaken in Sagarmala initiative are (i) Port-led industrialization (ii) Port based urbanization (iii) Port based and coastal tourism and recreational activities (iv) Short-sea shipping coastal shipping and Inland Waterways Transportation (v) Ship building. presence of a dual institutional structure that has led to development of major and non-major ports as separate. substantially benefitting from the port-led development model. To promote rapid replication and integration of eGov applications. low penetration of coastal and inland shipping in India. warehousing. ship repair and ship recycling (vi) Logistics parks. Amongst Indian States. lack of requisite infrastructure for evacuation from major and non-major ports leading to sub-optimal transport modal mix. unconnected entities. iii. i. Transformation and not Translation. ii. Integrated Services and not Individual Services. iii. Government Process Reengineering (GPR) to be mandatory in every MMP. iv. ICT Infrastructure on Demand. v. Cloud by Default. vi. Mobile First. vii. Fast Tracking Approvals. viii. Mandating Standards and Protocols. ix. Language Localization. x. National GIS (Geo-Spatial Information System). xi. Security and Electronic Data Preservation. e-Kranti is an important pillar of the Digital India programme. The Vision of e-Kranti is "Transforming eGovernance for Transforming Governance". The Mission of e-Kranti is to ensure a Government wide transformation by delivering all Government services electronically to citizens through integrated and interoperable systems via multiple modes, while ensuring efficiency, transparency and reliability of such services at affordable costs. The approach and methodology of e-Kranti are fully aligned with the Digital India programme. The programme management structure approved for Digital India programme would be used for monitoring the implementation of e-Kranti and also for providing a forum to ascertain views of all stakeholders, overseeing implementation, resolving inter-Ministerial issues and ensuring speedy sanction of projects. Key components of the management structure would consist of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for according approval to projects according to the financial provisions, a Monitoring Committee on Digital India headed by the Prime Minister, Digital India Advisory Group chaired by the Minister of Communications and IT, an Apex Committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary and the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) / Committee on Non Plan Expenditure (CNE). The Apex Committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary would undertake addition / deletion of Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) which are considered to be appropriate and resolve inter-Ministerial issues. Central Ministries/ Departments and State Governments concerned would have the overall responsibility for implementation of the MMPs. Considering the need for overall aggregation and integration at the national level, it is felt appropriate to implement e-Kranti as a programme, with well defined roles and responsibilities of each agency involved. The thrust areas of the e-Kranti - electronic delivery of services under the Digital India programme are:- Page 72 Technology for Education (e-Education), Health (e-Healthcare), Farmers, Financial Inclusion, Planning, Justice, Security, Planning and Cyber Security. e-Governance - Reforming Government through Technology, a pivotal pillar of the Digital India programme, would also be implemented under e-Kranti by undertaking and strengthening Government Process Re-engineering, electronic databases, complete workflow automation and IT based Public Grievance Redressal in all Government Departments. “National Supercomputing Mission (NSM): (CCEA) This is a visionary program to enable India to leapfrog to the league of world class computing power nations. The Mission would be implemented and steered jointly by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) at an estimated cost of Rs.4500 crore over a period of seven years. The Mission envisages empowering our national academic and R&D institutions spread over the country by installing a vast supercomputing grid comprising of more than 70 high-performance computing facilities. These supercomputers will also be networked on the National Supercomputing grid over the National Knowledge Network (NKN). The NKN is another programme of the government which connects academic institutions and R&D labs over a high speed network. Academic and R&D institutions as well as key user departments/ministries would participate by using these facilities and develop applications of national relevance. The Mission also includes development of highly professional High Performance Computing (HPC) aware human resource for meeting challenges of development of these applications. The Mission implementation would bring supercomputing within the reach of the large Scientific & Technology community in the country; will provide significant qualitative and quantitative improvement in R&D and higher education in the disciplines of Science & Technology; and enable the country with a capacity of solving multi-disciplinary grand challenge problems. Currently, in the top Supercomputing machines in the world, a major share is taken from advanced countries such as the US, Japan, China and the European Union (EU). The mission envisages India to be in the select league of such nations. To provide continuity in maintaining a lead in supercomputing, the Mission also includes advanced R&D. This will create requisite expertise to build state-of-the-art next generation supercomputing. The Mission supports the government’s vision of “Digital India” and “Make in India” initiatives. The Mission has been conceptualized and evolved keeping in view the ever increasing computing demand of the scientific and academic community in the country, international technology trends and roadmaps of leading countries in the area, strategic importance and emergence of supercomputing as a benchmark for Scientific & Technological advancements. Two key departments of the Government of India, DeitY and DST will be implementing the mission jointly through two leading organizations. These are the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Approval to innovative mechanism for utilization of stranded gas based generation capacity (CCEA) Page 73 In order to revive these stranded gas based plants, the mechanism envisages importing Regasified Liquified Natural Gas (RLNG) for supply to these plants so that they can generate power. The mechanism also envisages sacrifices to be made collectively by all stakeholders, including the Central and State Governments by way of exemptions from certain applicable taxes and levies on the incremental RLNG being imported for the purpose. Besides, gas transporters and re-gasification terminals have agreed to reduce their transportation tariff, marketing margin and re-gasification charges on the incremental RLNG. Power developers would completely forego the return on their equity. The Government of India also proposes to provide support to Discoms from the Power System Development Fund (PSDF) through a transparent reverse e-bidding process. This will make the cost of power affordable. With this arrangement, electricity generation in the country would be enhanced significantly by around 79 billion units, valued at about Rs 42,000 crore. The additional generation would help light up many unconnected households in the country, besides benefitting the public at large, including farmers and poorer sections of the society who have limited access to electricity. This initiative is another key step towards achieving this Government’s commitment of 24X7 power supply to all. This decision will also help improve grid stability and safety, as gas based plants are ideal for being used as spinning reserve, and for meeting peaking power requirements, as they can be started and shut down at very short notice. Grid collapse of the kind that happened in July, 2012, will be avoided with this measure. Besides, it can support renewable balancing power requirements and enable grid integration of renewable energy. This gains importance especially in the context of India’s aspiration to rapidly scale up renewable generation. Gas based power is also environment friendly and much less polluting than coal based generation. Reviving these gas based power plants will go a long way in making peak load shortages in the summer months a thing of the past. Many of the stranded gas based power projects are located in the Southern region which is power deficit. With their revival, power shortage in the Southern region will be minimized significantly. It is felt that the revival of stranded gas based capacity would ameliorate stress on the banking sector. This will kickstart growth and have a multiplier effect on the economy. It would also restore investors’ confidence in the power sector. The mechanism will also result in optimal use of gas infrastructure like gas pipelines and re-gasification capacities in the country, which are currently underutilized. Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science & Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan Dedicates a Remote-Controlled Polar Vehicle to the Nation (Mo Earth Science) An indigenously developed remote-controlled Polar vehicle which would reach where no human can dare to go. It will be deployed in the extremely harsh Polar Regions and will be remotely operated by our scientists at our base in Antarctica. The Minister said that the results of its findings will contribute vastly to mankind’s understanding of climate besides enhancing our capability to predict the Monsoon”. Its successful development by ESSO-NIOT signals the beginning of a process of both selfsufficiency and entry into the highly sophisticated field of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) engineering which has hitherto been dominated by the western powers. After years of work based in Dakshin Gangotri (Antarctica), Indian scientists have discerned a clear connection between the thermohaline circulation that originates in the North Atlantic and southern Arctic and the Monsoon. It is a major force that drives not only the oceanic circulation but also regulates the global climate. The ESSO-NIOT team that participated in the 34th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) successfully deployed PROVe in the Priadarshini Lake located on the Schirmacher Oasis in Antarctica which is the source of water for Maitri, India’s second base in the icy continent.” He added that PROVe’s systems have been integrated with Conductivity, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen sensors and Irradiance meter. PROVe was later deployed near ice shelf from the ship at the India Bay in Antarctica at a depth of 62 metres. Further explorations and data analysis are in progress. Page 74 The country, he said, is on track with the objective of developing reliable technology to solve the varied technology problems associated with harvesting living and non-living resources in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone which makes up about two-thirds of the land area of India. Under the Ministry`s Monsoon Mission program, ESSO-NIOT is part of an Indo-US initiative involving the participation of several institutions. This group is studying the science behind the monsoonal events of Bay of Bengal using both Indian and US research ships using special equipment. The results are very promising from the point of view of enhancing insights into airsea interactions. Union Agriculture Minister emphasises that the Prime Minister attaches importance to revitalization of the Agriculture Sector through modernization of farming practices (MoA) Prime Minister attaches importance to revitalization of the agriculture sector through modernization of farming practices thereby increasing crop productivity without compromising on quality. Shri Singh said that the measures announced by the Government like Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yogna to ensure more crop per drop are aimed at improving efficiency of farm activities and also increasing farm productivity. Shri Singh said that while increased productivity is an essential component of a vibrant agricultural sector, improved post harvest handling and processing is essential to ensure value addition, reduction in wastage and transporting good quality products to markets. He said that it is in this context that agricultural cooperatives have a very important role to play and it is expected that NCDC to fully support them. NCDC would continue to support and supplement Government efforts towards development of cooperatives in agriculture and allied sectors. The focus would be on consolidation of the existing infrastructure and units established by the cooperatives especially for value addition and processing of farmers’ produce, strengthening of forward and backward linkages for procurement and marketing. He spoke about strengthening of the existing monitoring systems and creating awareness about NCDC schemes / programmes by organizing workshops. Coal Minister Launches Projects Monitoring Portal to Enhance Efficiency, Transparency & Improve Communication Between B2G, G2G & G2B (MoCoal) e-CPMP (Online Coal Project Monitoring Portal) has been developed for tracking projects that entail an investment related to coal. IT automates the entire tracking of projects in the context of the bottlenecks. This system has been designed in such a way that it will enhance the efficiency, bring transparency, boost the investor confidence, revive the investment cycle, eliminate the human interaction, and improve the communication between industries to Government (B2G), Government to Government (G2G), or vice versa (G2B). It automates the entire tracking of issues resolution mechanism from submission to commission on time. This would include submission of a new project, editing/updating the projects, reviewing the projects, submission of details relating to bottlenecks and the decisions taken to remove the implementation bottlenecks in the stalled coal related projects. It also includes preparation of Agenda that can be generated online and circulated with auto mailer to all the Nodal officers. System also provides various Graphical Analysis and Reporting functionalities. The system also provides general issues module through which agencies, states and coal administrator can discuss other issues apart from projects. PM at Urja Sangam 2015 (PMO) The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today appealed to well-to-do sections of Indian society to voluntarily give up LPG subsidy, so that the benefit of the same could be shared more widely with poorer sections of society. Delivering the inaugural address at the global energy summit – Urja Sangam2015 – in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said about 2.8 lakh people from across the country had already given up LPG subsidy. He said this was an important contribution for the service of the poor. Page 75 The Prime Minister called for enhancing domestic production to reduce the energy import burden of the country by at least 10 percent, till 2022 – the occasion of the platinum jubilee of India`s independence. The Prime Minister complimented ONGC Videsh Ltd, Engineers India Ltd, and Barauni Refinery, for their successful journey of five decades, and called upon India`s energy sector to plan for the next five decades with a global perspective. He said India, with one-sixth of the world`s population, should and India-South Asia energy corridors. which is both a necessity and responsibility. experimentation and enterprise and to equip them with the necessary skills. Desh Ke Naam”. . values and vision to increase the effectiveness of their work by giving them opportunity and atmosphere to develop their leadership talents by way of ‘Self Learning’ and to find more meaningful and joyful purpose for their life. The eminent persons discussed how to create a large group of young professionals having the desire and capability to understand and find answers to developmental issues. promotion of bio-diesel. The Prime Minister called upon Indian energy companies to become multinational. and curbing corruption. It is believed that such a pursuit of social problem solving will bring out the best among youth. The group discussed the various issues like objectives of the programme. He also mentioned deregulation of diesel prices. Rupay cards and cheques or any other negotiable instrument. work towards IndiaMiddle East. hence contributing to global prosperity. and establish gas positions in North America and Africa. Page 76 “Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for Over-the-top (OTT) Services (MoC&IT) Telecom service providers (TSPs) offering fixed and mobile telephony are currently being overwhelmed by online content.shoulder one-sixth of the world`s energy responsibility. The Prime Minister said the Union Government aims to extend piped natural gas (PNG) to one crore houses over the next five years. The group discussed as to how to nurture leadership talent among youth to meet societal challenges by way of comprehensive leadership training through exposure. India-Central Asia. social networks. In this regard. selection process for the fellows. and reforms initiated in the energy sector over the last ten months. The Prime Minister highlighted various achievements of the Union Government. He said that there is now need to launch a campaign to create an awareness among them for using more and more RuPay cards which can be a game changer as far as India is concerned. etc. The members discussed ways to achieve the objectives by developing training and experience based learning process facilitating deeper search of these youth for leading a purposeful life. ethanol blended petrol to help sugarcane farmers. the Finance Minister said that with the progress in the growth of economy. They should be discouraged to use hard currency or unaccounted money. The term over-the-top (OTT) refers to applications and services which are accessible over the internet and ride on operators’ networks offering internet access services e. more and more people should be incentivized to use plastic money such as credit cards. experience. their training. more and more households are now connected to banks and RuPay cards have been issued to people even to those below the poverty line. and extension of the gas grid in eastern India. Government plans to launch . FM Stresses the need for use of more Accounted Money and Discourage of use of Unaccounted Money (MoF) The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that there is need to take steps to encourage people to use more and more accounted money and discourage the use of unaccounted currency. course content. He said these reforms were motivated by the quest for greater energy security. He said transfer of LPG subsidy directly into bank accounts through the world`s largest cash subsidy transfer programme in the world – PAHAL – had resulted in elimination of leakages. known as over-the-top (OTT) applications and services.Ek Saal Desh Ke Naam (MoYouth affairs) Discuss a new programme proposed to be introduced for “Youth Leadership Development – Ek Saal. As a result of financial inclusion. as some of the other major initiatives of the Government.g. 8 in Port Balair on Andama . the OTT applications have created an increasing demand for faster broadband speed. Digitalization of content has reduced conservation. in turn. Today.g. has promoted the explosive growth in the supply of online content. Non-price based discrimination of services and ensuring transparency to consumers. c. OTT providers make use of the TSPs’ infrastructure to reach their customers and offer products/services that not only make money for them but also compete with the traditional services offered by TSPs. which translates into a need for huge investments in network up-gradation by the TSPs. f. Current policy dispensation for OTT players vis-a-vis TSPs. Some of the important issues discussed in the Consultation Paper are: a. using a variety of internet connected consumer devices. Network discrimination and traffic management practices. reproduction and distribution costs. Policy and regulatory environment and need for regulation. Page 77 Geophysical Observatory at Shoal Bay in Port Blair (Mo Earth Science) India can now boast of being one of the most scientifically advanced countries to tackle any situation effectively arising out of natural calamities and disasters. The rising penetration of smartphones (because of declining price) and the up-gradation of access networks by the TSPs are among the important factors contributing to OTT growth. safety and privacy of the consumers. including differential pricing for data access. e-commerce sites. Issues arising because of ‘net-neutrality’. In this background. users can directly access these applications online from any place. the broadband networks provided by incumbent TSPs are used as a platform by the OTT players for the development of new businesses. which. h. d. at any time. Paradoxically. Pricing-related issues. banking etc. these apps also compete with brick and mortar rivals e. Security concerns of OTT players providing communication services. g. Issues related to security. amateur video aggregation sites etc.search engines. industry and consumers regarding the regulation of OTT services and about net-neutrality. b. international experience with network neutrality and regulation of OTTs (communications and non-communications). Worldwide there is an ongoing debate amongst Governments. This Consultation Paper covers the views of the service providers and OTT providers. TRAI has today released a Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for Over-the-top (OTT) services. The growth of traffic apart. Inaugurating the Multi-Parametric Geophysical Observatory set up by the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism at Shoal Bay No. Leave aside TSPs. all related issues (including network neutrality). e. Governor also urged the Union Minister to help the Island Administration to set up a Desalination Plant at Mayabunder or Chowra on a pilot project basis in order to overcome water scarcity in these places. establishes guiding principles for development and operation of dry ports and enhances the environmental sustainability of freight transport. There is need to promote and develop an international integrated intermodal transport and logistics system in Asia with its neighbouring regions. in this regard. improves operational efficiency of inter modal transport services. India is much ahead in terms of Early Warning Systems and this is evident from the fact that about 28 nations depend and act upon the real time data provided by India. The Lt. today gave its approval for signing and ratifying of the Inter-Governmental Agreement on Dry Ports of International Importance for signature at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The agreement will also lead to strengthening of connectivity and seamless international movement of goods. facilitates investment in infrastructure. “If there is a sacred place in the country it is Andamans where the National Memorial Cellular Jail is a testimony to the great suffering of the freedom fighters”. Page 78 Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy between India and Mauritius The MoU will enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of traditional medicine including medicinal plants. he said. historical. is a matter of great pride for all of us. facilitate increased efficiency and reduce cost of transport and logistics as well as extend reach to inland areas and wider hinterlands. Traditional medicine including medicinal plants are promising areas which need to be further explored and can . He also requested for setting up of Biotechnology Research Centre and said the Administration is ready to extend help. A&N Islands is a place of pilgrimage where the freedom fighters have made supreme sacrifices in the cause of the motherland.& Nicobar Islands. considering that these Islands lie in Seismic Zone 5 and that the setting up of such Laboratory is going to be immensely beneficial to the Islands. including India. Signing and ratifying the Inter-Governmental Agreement on Dry Ports of International Importance The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister. The agreement will help in connectivity and integration of the Asian highway network. the trans-Asian railways network and other modes by working towards development of dry ports. Hyderabad for their frequent updates and early warnings on natural disaster such as earthquake. which. This is a follow up of the Resolution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) regarding development of dry ports within member countries of UNESCAP. The agreement will facilitate and expand international goods transport as a consequence of growing international trade in the region. Shri Narendra Modi. This will be of immense importance to both countries. The Lt. cyclones etc. considering their shared cultural heritage. Both India and Mauritius share several cultural. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) for setting up of the Geophysical Observatory here in the Islands. Governor also lauded the efforts of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Science (INCOIS). This current agreement promotes international recognition of dry ports. if needed. linguistic and literary similarities. As air and water pollution directly impact the health of the people and need stringent action. there will be three break-out sessions on issues related to forest wildlife and GIM issues. Prime Minister to Inaugurate Two-Day Conference of Environment and Forest Ministers (MoE&F) The Prime Minister. The second combined session will have a detailed discussion on strengthening of environment and forest laws. Shri Narendra Modi. will inaugurate a two-day Conference of Environment and Forest Ministers of States and Union Territories on April 6 at Vigyan Bhawan. rules & processes. On April 7. hazardous waste. 1927 (IF Act). MUDRA Bank would be launched by the Prime Minister on 8th April. Shri Prakash Javadekar said that the Prime Minister will launch the National Air Quality Index (AQI) i. conferences/ meetings and deputations of experts will be met from the existing allocated budget and existing plan schemes of the Ministry of AYUSH. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. Interacting with mediapersons at Paryavaran Bhavan here today. 1980 (FC Act). there are six laws under Environment and Forest. 1974 (Water Act). All these Acts are being reviewed. The two-day Conference will also provide the States an opportunity to share the best practices on various laws. Another combined session on April 6 will focus on “Ease of doing Business and TSR report” covering forest and wildlife issues.prove to be mutually beneficial to the people of the two countries. 1986 (EP Act). Dr. with a population of more than one million and 20 state capitals will be covered in the next couple of years.e. 2015 at Vigyan Bhavan in the national capital. one colour and one description to inform the public about air quality in a simple and an easily understandable form. Secretary. The financial resources necessary to conduct research. The programme of the Conference reflects the growing awareness of various issues concerning environment. on a real-time basis from that day. pollution-related issues and issues related to bio-diversity and climate change. Adhia said that the . 1981 (Air Act). one number. plastic waste and bio-medical waste. The AQI would be available for 10 cities. This will enhance public awareness and involvement in air quality improvement. there will be a separate four-hour deliberation on the issue during the Conference. forest and climate change. Forest (Conservation) Act. Page 79 PM would also Launch Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana on the Occasion (MoF) Dr. At present. and The Indian Forests Act. Forest and Climate Change (Independent Charge). Wildlife (Protection) Act. rules and procedures related to environment. as it is the first such conference being organized after the new Government assumed office under the leadership of the Prime Minister. the Minister of State for Environment. 1972 (WLP Act). including eco-sensitive zones and Western Ghats. Ministry of Finance reviewed here today the preparations made for launch of Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) – a bank. Department of Financial Services. Hasmukh Adhia. The Conference is important. Shri Narendra Modi. 46 cities. training courses. e-waste. A copy of the latest report on Tiger Census will be presented to the Prime Minister during the inaugural session of the Conference. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. viz Environment (Protection) Act. A combined session on “Waste to Wealth” on the first day will discuss rules regarding solid waste. trading and services activities among others.Prime Minister would also launch the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana on this occasion. Another Rs 3. including through innovative financial products. Shri Kshatrapati Shivaji. Additional Secretary. Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in manufacturing and service sectors from early to growth stage.000 crore would be allocated to the MUDRA Bank from the money available from shortfalls of Priority Sector Lending for creating a Refinance Fund to provide refinance to the Last Mile Financers. The MUDRA Bank would primarily be responsible for – 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Laying down policy guidelines for micro/small enterprise financing business Registration of MFI entities Regulation of MFI entities Accreditation /rating of MFI entities Laying down responsible financing practices to ward off indebtedness and ensure proper client protection principles and methods of recovery Development of standardized set of covenants governing last mile lending to micro/small enterprises Promoting right technology solutions for the last mile Formulating and running a Credit Guarantee scheme for providing guarantees to the loans which are being extended to micro enterprises Creating a good architecture of Last Mile Credit Delivery to micro businesses under the scheme of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana A sum of Rs 20. Secretary (DFS) Dr Aadhia said that MUDRA bank would be responsible for regulating and refinancing all Micro-finance Institutions (MFI) which are in the business of lending to micro/small business entities engaged in manufacturing. MSMEs for the purpose of this project will be firms that are considered as MSMEs under the MSME Act. The MUDRA Bank would be set-up through a statutory enactment and would be partner with State level/Regional level co-ordinators to provide finance to Last Mile Financer of small/micro business enterprises. The project also aims to support growth and employment creation through unlocking opportunities for firm growth that the financing would provide. CMD. Snehlata Srivastava. The Objective of the project is to improve access to finance of Micro. Department of Financial Services.000 crore would be provided to the MUDRA Bank from the budget to create a Credit Guarantee corpus for guaranteeing loans being provided to the micro enterprises. . SIDBI and other senior officers of the Ministry of Finance and SIDBI. service and manufacturing sector financing. India Signs Loan Agreements with World Bank for US$ 500 Million for Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for MSME Growth Innovation and Inclusive Finance Project (MoF) Page 80 The Loan Agreements for World Bank (IBRD) assistance of US$ 500 million to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for MSME Growth Innovation and Inclusive Finance Project was signed here today between Government of India and the World Bank. The bank would be based on the theme of ‘Funding the unfunded’. The project specifically benefits SIDBI by enhancing its financial and institutional capacity in the areas of early stage. and also supports other Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs). Funded MSMEs will be the primary beneficiaries. The meeting was attended among others by Ms. including maternity benefit cover up to Rs.e. It is a loan with an implementation period of 5 years. Health and Family Welfare Ministry to Implement RSBY Scheme (MoL&E) Page 81 The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY ) of the Labour and Employment Ministry will now be implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.f 31st December 2008 and it encompassed ten social security schemes benefitting the unorganized workers including the RSBY.The project will have three components which are: (i) Spurring Early Stage and Risk Capital Finance. The RSBY. 30.per annum on a family floater basis to BPL families (a unit of five) and 11 occupational groups in the unorganized sector. 2008” came into operation w. (ii) Supporting service sector financing models and (iii) Supporting finance to manufacturing MSMEs. Small Industries Development Bank of India is the implementing agency. .000/. It provides for IT-enabled and smart –card-based cashless healthy insurance. the health insurance scheme for BPL(below poverty line) families was launched for the workers in the unorganized sector in the FY 200708 and it became fully operational from 1st April 2008. The ‘’Unorganized workers social Security Act. 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