Raksha Mantri flags-in first-of-its-kind Open Water Swimming Expedition to 21 Islands of Andaman & Nicobar archipelago named after Param Vir Chakra awardees


Shri Rajnath Singh lauds the team for overcoming numerous challenges & bringing the stories of valour & sacrifice of the Param Virs to the people

11 Service & Coast Guard personnel carry out over 300 kms of ‘Unassisted Open Water Swim’ for five months & unfurl the National Flag at each island


Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on September 20, 2024, flagged-in, in New Delhi, a first-of-its-kind Open Water Swimming Expedition to the 21 Islands of the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago named after the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardees. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had named 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar after the PVC awardees on January 23, 2023 on Parakram Diwas commemorating the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

To commemorate the first anniversary of the renaming, the Tri-service Andaman & Nicobar Command launched ‘Expedition Param Vir’, wherein a team of personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard undertook swimming to all the 21 islands as a tribute to the valour & sacrifice of the 21 gallantry awardees and unfurled the National Flag at each island. The 11-member expedition team was led by the acclaimed open water swimmer and Tenzing Norway National Adventure Awardee Wing Commander Paramvir Singh.

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Raksha Mantri flags-in first-of-its-kind Open Water Swimming Expedition to 21 Islands of Andaman & Nicobar archipelago named after Param Vir Chakra awardees


Shri Rajnath Singh lauds the team for overcoming numerous challenges & bringing the stories of valour & sacrifice of the Param Virs to the people

11 Service & Coast Guard personnel carry out over 300 kms of ‘Unassisted Open Water Swim’ for five months & unfurl the National Flag at each island

Posted On: 20 SEP 2024 2:29PM by PIB Delhi

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on September 20, 2024, flagged-in, in New Delhi, a first-of-its-kind Open Water Swimming Expedition to the 21 Islands of the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago named after the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) Awardees. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had named 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar after the PVC awardees on January 23, 2023 on Parakram Diwas commemorating the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

To commemorate the first anniversary of the renaming, the Tri-service Andaman & Nicobar Command launched ‘Expedition Param Vir’, wherein a team of personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard undertook swimming to all the 21 islands as a tribute to the valour & sacrifice of the 21 gallantry awardees and unfurled the National Flag at each island. The 11-member expedition team was led by the acclaimed open water swimmer and Tenzing Norway National Adventure Awardee Wing Commander Paramvir Singh.

In his address, the Raksha Mantri commended the courage & ability of the team, which successfully completed the expedition by overcoming numerous challenges at sea, and brought the stories of valour & sacrifice of the Param Virs to the people. He stated that the expedition was in line with the Government’s efforts towards ensuring that the gallant deeds of our soldiers, who sacrificed themselves in the service of the nation, are known to the people, especially the youth, and that these bravehearts become their heroes. He expressed hope that the Armed Forces personnel will continue to bring glory to the nation and be a source of inspiration for the youth.

During the event, the Expedition Flag was handed over to the Raksha Mantri by the team. The flag was witness to the entire expedition, its challenges, camaraderie and finally the successful completion. It represents the cause and stirs emotions of patriotism and pride. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan and other senior officials were present during the flag-in ceremony.

The expedition was formally flagged-off by CINCAN on the occasion of World Water Day on March 22, 2024 from Shri Vijayapuram, with an inaugural swim to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Dweep. The team swam to all 21 islands, more than 300 kms, over a period of five months. The expedition culminated on 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. The final swim was undertaken by 78 personnel from the Armed Forces and the Coast Guard, swimming from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Dweep to the Shri Vijayapuram.

All the swimmers undertook the expedition as per the International standards and regulations for the category of ‘Unassisted Open Water Swim’, which mandate that swimmers can be attired only in swim trunks, goggles and caps. During the expedition, the swimmers faced a number of challenges, which included severe exhaustion, extreme dehydration, sunburns and turbulent sea conditions. There were also multiple encounters with deadly marine life in the area. The entire expedition was undertaken without a single mishap, a stupendous achievement considering the fact that a majority of the participating personnel were undertaking an Open Water Sea Swim for the first time.

September 20, 2024 by Other

Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare conducts Stakeholder Consultation on Kharif 2024 Crop Production Outlook.

Rice and Maize production is expected to be promising for kharif 2024

In continuation of the stakeholder consultation initiative held during the early week of this month, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) under the Chairmanship of Advisor (AS & DA) Smt. Ruchika Gupta conducted second round of stakeholders consultation yesterday at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The focus of discussion was production scenario of cereals and oilseeds along with cotton and sugarcane, ahead of the release of first advance estimates for the Kharif 2024 season, which are scheduled for October 2024. Key stakeholders, including CRISIL Research, Agriwatch, India Pulses and Grain Association (IPGA), Indian Oilseed and Produce Export Promotion Counsil (IOPEPC), Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseed Research (IIOR), Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), Crop Development Directorates of Wheat, Sugarcane, Rice, Oilseeds and Cotton and Department of Consumer affairs (DOCA) were present and actively engaged in the discussions.

The primary objective of this consultation was to gather crucial insights and early assessments from stakeholders regarding the current production outlook of crops for the Kharif 2024 season. These contributions will be integral to formulating the first advance estimates of these agricultural crops.  During the meeting, participants shared valuable expertise on a range of issues, including crop condition assessments and the estimation methodologies. According to initial ground-level reports presented by the stakeholders, the Rice & Maize production is expected to be promising for the upcoming season. However, acreage of cotton is expected to be lesser in this season due to crop diversification.

The consultation concluded with stakeholders unanimously emphasizing the importance of ongoing collaboration and consistent information sharing between the Ministry and industry experts. The initiative marks a significant advancement toward achieving greater precision in crop production forecasting.

September 20, 2024 by Other

President of India graces centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture

 The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi, Jharkhand today (September 20, 2024).

 Speaking on the occasion, the President said that besides making farming a profitable venture, there are three other major challenges before agriculture in the 21st century. It is maintaining food and nutrition security, sustainable use of resources and climate change. She stated that activities related to secondary agriculture can help meet these challenges. The secondary agriculture includes the value addition of primary agricultural products as well as other agriculture-related activities like beekeeping, poultry farming, agricultural tourism etc. She said that agricultural waste can be utilized properly through secondary agriculture activities. They can be processed to make useful and valuable things. In this way, the environment can be protected and the farmers’ income will be increased as well.

The President said that lac is produced in India mainly by the tribal community. It is an important source of their income. She was happy to note that the National Institute of Secondary Agriculture has taken several steps for research and development as well as commercial development of Lac, Natural Resins and Gums. It includes the development of a Small small-scale lac Processing Unit and an Integrated Lac Processing Unit; the development of lac-based natural paints, varnishes and cosmetic products; development of lac-based coating to increase the shelf-life of fruits, vegetables and spices. She expressed confidence that all these steps will help in improving the living standards of tribal brothers and sisters.

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President of India graces centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture

Posted On: 20 SEP 2024 2:32PM by PIB Delhi

 The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi, Jharkhand today (September 20, 2024).

 Speaking on the occasion, the President said that besides making farming a profitable venture, there are three other major challenges before agriculture in the 21st century. It is maintaining food and nutrition security, sustainable use of resources and climate change. She stated that activities related to secondary agriculture can help meet these challenges. The secondary agriculture includes the value addition of primary agricultural products as well as other agriculture-related activities like beekeeping, poultry farming, agricultural tourism etc. She said that agricultural waste can be utilized properly through secondary agriculture activities. They can be processed to make useful and valuable things. In this way, the environment can be protected and the farmers’ income will be increased as well.

The President said that lac is produced in India mainly by the tribal community. It is an important source of their income. She was happy to note that the National Institute of Secondary Agriculture has taken several steps for research and development as well as commercial development of Lac, Natural Resins and Gums. It includes the development of a Small small-scale lac Processing Unit and an Integrated Lac Processing Unit; the development of lac-based natural paints, varnishes and cosmetic products; development of lac-based coating to increase the shelf-life of fruits, vegetables and spices. She expressed confidence that all these steps will help in improving the living standards of tribal brothers and sisters.

The President said that today’s era is the era of disruptive technologies. We have to take advantage of these technologies. At the same time, we have to avoid their side effects. She was happy to note that the Automation and Plant Engineering Division has been established in NISA which focuses on the development of robotics, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence-enabled equipment.

The President said that NISA has done good work in lac farming. But, there are still many areas in which we can go further. For example, there is a demand for high-quality lac in the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries. If the quality, supply chain and marketing of Indian lac are improved, our farmers will be able to supply it in the country and abroad and will get better prices.

September 20, 2024 by Daily News mumbai news

बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका प्रशासनाकडून गत २४ तासांत ८ हजार २४४ बॅनर, फलक निष्कासनाची कार्यवाही

परवानगीची मुदत संपलेले तसेच अनधिकृतपणे लावलेल्या प्रदर्शित साहित्याविरोधात प्रशासनाची मोहीम

मुंबईत विविध ठिकाणी लावण्यात आलेले मात्र परवानगीची मुदत संपलेले तसेच अनधिकृतपणे लावलेले बॅनर, फलक आणि अन्य प्रदर्शित साहित्य निष्कासित करण्याचे काम बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेच्या अनुज्ञापन खात्याकडून निरंतर सुरू आहे. दिनांक १८ सप्टेंबर ते दिनांक १९ सप्टेंबर २०२४ रोजी सायंकाळी ६ वाजेदरम्यानच्या २४ तासांच्या कालावधीत मुंबईतील विविध ठिकाणचे एकूण ८ हजार २४४ बॅनर, फलक आणि इतर प्रदर्शित साहित्य काढून टाकण्यात आले आहेत.

श्री गणेशोत्सवाच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर मुंबईमध्ये विविध ठिकाणी बॅनर, फलक आणि इतर प्रदर्शित साहित्य लावण्यासाठी बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेच्या वतीने परवानगी देण्यात आली होती. या परवानगीची मुदत श्री गणेश मूर्ती विसर्जनानंतर म्हणजेच अनंत चतुर्दशीनंतर संपुष्टात आली. त्यामुळे, मुंबई महानगरातील विविध रस्ते, चौक आदी परिसरांमध्ये परवानगी संपुष्टात आलेले तसेच अनधिकृतरित्या लावलेले बॅनर, फलक आणि अन्य प्रदर्शित साहित्य हटवण्याची मोहीम महानगरपालिकेच्या अनुज्ञापन खात्याच्या वतीने हाती घेण्यात आली आहे.

या मोहीम अंतर्गत दिनांक १८ सप्टेंबर २०२४ ते दिनांक १९ सप्टेंबर २०२४ रोजी सायंकाळी ६ वाजेदरम्यानच्या कालावधीत मुंबईतील एकूण ८ हजार २४४ इतके साहित्य हटवण्याची कार्यवाही करण्यात आली. यामध्ये  धार्मिक स्वरूपाचे ४ हजार ११५ बॅनर, २ हजार ००६ फलक (बोर्ड) आणि ५५५ पोस्टर्स; राजकीय स्वरूपाचे ३५६ बॅनर, २६३ फलक (बोर्ड), ४८ पोस्टर्स; व्यावसायिक स्वरूपाचे १९६ बॅनर, २० फलक (बोर्ड), ६ पोस्टर्स तसेच ६७९ झेंड्यांचा समावेश आहे. दरम्यान, अनधिकृत जाहिरात फलक, पोस्टर्स, बॅनर तसेच अन्य प्रदर्शित साहित्य हटवण्याची कार्यवाही यापुढेही निरंतरपणे सुरू राहील, असे बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका प्रशासनाच्या वतीने स्पष्ट करण्यात आले आहे. 

September 19, 2024 by mumbai news

स्वच्छता कर्मचारी हा मुंबईचा खरा हिरो – मुख्यमंत्री श्री. एकनाथ शिंदे

स्वराज्यभूमी (गिरगाव चौपाटी) येथे ‘स्वच्छता ही सेवा’ राज्यस्तरीय अभियानाचा प्रारंभ
देशाचे प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी यांनी २०१४ मध्ये ‘स्वच्छ भारत अभियान’ सुरू करून एक चळवळ उभी केली. त्याचे फलीत म्हणजे आज देशभरात हे अभियान  प्रभावीपणे राबविले जात आहे. स्वच्छता हा आरोग्याचा मंत्र असून मुंबईमध्ये सखोल स्वच्छता मोहीम अर्थात डीप क्लिन ड्राईव्हच्या माध्यमातून रस्ते साफ करणे, रस्ते झाडणे, पाण्याने रस्ते धुणे हे काम सुरू आहे. यामुळे मुंबईचे प्रदुषण खूप कमी झाले आहे. याकामी स्वच्छता कर्मचारी हाच खरा मुंबईचा हिरो असल्याचे गौरवोद्गार मुख्यमंत्री श्री. एकनाथ‍ शिंदे यांनी काढले.

          केंद्र आणि राज्य शासनाच्या निर्देशानुसार, राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी यांच्या जयंतीनिमित, दिनांक १७ सप्टेंबर २०२४ ते दिनांक २ ऑक्टोबर २०२४ दरम्यान “स्वच्छता ही सेवा अभियान २०२४” या पंधरवडा कार्यक्रमाचा शुभारंभ स्वराज्यभूमी (गिरगाव चौपाटी) येथे मुख्यमंत्री श्री. एकनाथ शिंदे यांच्या शुभहस्ते आज (दिनांक १९ सप्टेंबर २०२४) करण्यात आला, त्यावेळी ते बोलत होते. यावेळी मुख्यमंत्री श्री. एकनाथ शिंदे यांनी उपस्थितांना स्वच्छतेची शपथ दिली.

          मुंबई शहर जिल्हा पालकमंत्री श्री. दीपक केसरकर, मुंबई उपनगरे जिल्हा पालकमंत्री श्री. मंगल प्रभात लोढा, महानगरपालिका आयुक्त तथा प्रशासक श्री. भूषण गगराणी, प्रधान सचिव (नगर विकास) डॉ. के. एच. गोविंदराज, अतिरिक्त महानगरपालिका आयुक्त (शहर) डॉ. श्रीमती अश्विनी जोशी यांच्यासह विविध मान्यवर यावेळी उपस्थित होते. उपायुक्त (परिमंडळ १) डॉ. (श्रीमती) संगीता हसनाळे, उपायुक्त (घनकचरा व्यवस्थापन) श्री. संजोग कबरे, प्रमुख अभियंता (घनकचरा व्यवस्थापन) श्री. प्रशांत तायशेटे, सहायक आयुक्त (डी विभाग) श्री. शरद उघडे, सहायक आयुक्त (ए विभाग) श्री. जयदीप मोरे यांच्यासह विविध अधिकारी यावेळी उपस्थित होते.

          या अभियानासाठी कार्यक्रमासाठी घनकचरा व्यवस्थापन विभाग, विविध प्रशासकीय विभागातील (वॉर्ड) मिळून सुमारे १ हजार कर्मचारी, राष्ट्रीय छात्र सेना (एनसीसी) अंतर्गत ३ महाराष्ट्रीय बटालियनचे २५० विद्यार्थी, मारवाडी विद्यालय, जे. जे. गर्ल्स हायस्कूल, सेंट झेवियर्स स्कूल (गोरेगाव) चे विद्यार्थी तसेच विविध सामाजिक स्वयंसेवी संस्थांचे प्रतिनिधी उपस्थित होते. आजच्या स्वच्छता मोहिमेसाठी ४ डंपर, ४ जेसीबी, ३ मिनी कॉम्पॅक्टर, ४ लहान वाहने, बीच क्लिनिंग मशीन (१), बॉब कॅट मशीन आदी संयंत्रांचा वापर करण्यात आला. स्वराज्यभूमीवर राबवलेल्या या उपक्रमातून सुमारे ३० मेट्रिक टन कचरा संकलन करण्यात आले. 

          मुख्यमंत्री श्री. शिंदे यांनी शुभारंभ केलेले हे राज्यस्तरीय अभियान महात्मा गांधी जयंती म्हणजे २ ऑक्टोबरपर्यंत चालणार असून राज्यातील नागरी व ग्रामीण भागात ‘स्वभाव स्वच्छता – संस्कार स्वच्छता’ ही संकल्पना राबविण्यात येणार आहे. या स्वच्छता पंधरवडा मोहिमेकरिता सर्वांची भागीदारी असायली हवी, असे आवाहन मुख्यमंत्री श्री. शिंदे यांनी केले. ते म्हणाले की, स्वच्छता ही सेवा अभियानाच्या उपक्रमाद्वारे आर.आर.आर. (रिड्युस, रियूज, रिसायकल) केंद्र उभारून पर्यटन स्थळावर शुन्य कचरा कार्यक्रम राबविण्यात येत आहे. ‘एक पेड माँ के नाम’ या उपक्रमअंतर्गत वृक्षारोपण आणि सुशोभिकरणाचे काम सुरू आहे. त्याचबरोबर नियमित स्वच्छ न होणारी ठिकाणे शोधण्यात आली असून अशी ठिकाणे कायमस्वरूपी स्वच्छ राहतील, याकरिता त्रिसुत्री नियोजन करण्यात आले आहे. यासाठी सर्वांचा सहभाग आवश्यक असल्याचेही त्यांनी सांगितले.

          मुख्यमंत्री श्री. शिंदे पुढे म्हणाले की, स्वच्छ भारत अभियानात महाराष्ट्र कुठेही कमी पडणार नाही. स्वच्छ भारत अभियानात महाराष्ट्राने देशात पहिला क्रमांक पटकावला आहे. या स्वच्छ भारत अभियानांतर्गत यंदा मुंबई महानगरपालिकेने पावसाळ्यात दीड लाख झाडे लावली आहेत. या अभियानामध्ये  ९,३५९ कार्यक्रमाची नोंदणी झाली आहे. क्लिनलीनेस टार्गेट युनिट (सीटीयू) अंतर्गत ४५२० ठिकाणे शोधली असून या ठिकाणचा कचरा उचलला जाणार आहे. याकरिता जनसहभागाचे ४१११  कार्यक्रम राबविले जाणार असल्याचे मुख्यमंत्र्यांनी सांगितले.

          मुख्यमंत्री श्री. शिंदे यांच्या हस्ते या अभियानाचा शुभारंभ झाल्यानंतर स्वराज्यभूमी (गिरगाव चौपाटी) येथे मुख्यमंत्र्यांनी स्वत: स्वच्छतेची सुरूवात केली. त्यानंतर त्यांनी ट्रॅक्टर चालवून बीच क्लिनिंग मशीनद्वारे कचरा संकलन केले. त्याचबरोबर ‘करूया वाईट विचार नष्ट, स्वच्छ  करूया आपला महाराष्ट्र’ असा संदेशही फलकावर लिहून स्वाक्षरी केली.

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September 19, 2024 by mumbai news

स्वच्छता अभियान ही आता एक लोक चळवळ झाली आहे: केंद्रीय मंत्री पीयूष गोयल

स्वच्छता अभियान ही आता एक लोक चळवळ झाली आहे;असे केंद्रीय वाणिज्य आणि उद्योग मंत्री पीयूष गोयल म्हणाले.

“स्वच्छता ही सेवा 2024” मोहिमेचा एक भाग म्हणून आज नवी दिल्ली येथे वाणिज्य आणि उद्योग मंत्रालयाच्या अधिकारी आणि कर्मचाऱ्यांना स्वच्छतेची शपथ देताना गोयल यांनी पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदी यांच्या संकल्पनेचा परिवर्तनात्मक प्रभाव अधोरेखित केला. यामुळे लाखो लोकांना प्रेरणा मिळाली असून राष्ट्राच्या भविष्यालाही आकार देत आहे.  

लाल किल्ल्यावरून पंतप्रधान मोदींच्या पहिल्या भाषणादरम्यान स्वच्छ भारत अभियानाची घोषणा केल्याला आता 10 वर्षे होऊन गेली आहेत, असे गोयल यांनी नमूद केले.

या कार्यक्रमात मंत्रालयातील अधिकारी, तसेच अमेरिका आणि इजिप्तमधील प्रतिष्ठित पाहुण्यांनीही सक्रिय सहभाग घेतला.

September 18, 2024 by Other

केंद्रीय वित्तमंत्री निर्मला सीतारामन यांच्या हस्ते 18 सप्टेंबर 2024 रोजी होणार एनपीएस वात्सल्य योजनेचा होणार प्रारंभ

एनपीएस वात्सल्य योजनेच्या राष्ट्रीय कार्यक्रमात नागपूर जिल्ह्याचा राहणार सहभाग

केंद्रीय अर्थमंत्री निर्मला सितारामन यांनी अर्थसंकल्पात जाहीर केलेल्या अल्पवयीन मुलांसाठीच्या “वात्सल्य” नावाच्या नव्या पेन्शन योजनेची सुरूवात 18 सप्टेंबर बुधवार रोजी होत आहे. नवी दिल्ली येथून होणाऱ्या राष्ट्रीय शुभारंभ सोहळ्यात नागपूर जिल्ह्याचा ऑनलाईन सहभाग आहे. देशातील मोजक्या जिल्ह्यामध्ये नागपूरचा सहभाग निश्चित झाला असून हा कार्यक्रम नागपूर येथील स्कूल ऑफ स्कॉलर्स, बेलतरोडी येथे दुपारी 1:30 वाजता होणार आहे.

नागपूर जिल्ह्याच्या अग्रणी बँकेचे व्यवस्थापक मोहित गेडाम यांनी दिलेल्या माहितीनुसार स्कूल ऑफ स्कॉलर्स शाळा, बेलतरोडी  येथे 40 विद्यार्थी आणि 40 पालकांच्या सहभागात जिल्हा या राष्ट्रीय शुभारंभ कार्यक्रमात सहभागी होणार आहे. केंद्रीय अर्थमंत्री निर्मला सितारामन व अन्य मान्यवर या कार्यक्रमाला दिल्ली येथून संबोधित करणार आहेत. 18 सप्टेंबर रोजी दुपारी 1:30 ते 4.00 या कालावधीमध्ये हा कार्यक्रम होणार असून नागपूर येथील बँक ऑफ इंडिया या अग्रणी बँकेमार्फत याचे आयोजन करण्यात आले आहे.

एनपीएस वात्सल्य योजनेविषयी :

एनपीएस वात्सल्य ही 0 ते 18 वयोगटातील बालकांसाठी नवीन पेन्शन योजना आहे. पालक आपल्या मुलांच्या नावे या पेन्शन योजनेत महिन्याला किमान 1 हजार तर वर्षभरात कमाल अमर्यादीत रुपये जमा करू शकतो. मुलाच्या 18 वर्षापर्यंत हे खाते पालक चालवतील त्यानंतर मुलांच्या नावे हे खाते होणार आहे. मुलगा 18 वर्षाचा झाला की, हे खाते अखंडपणे नियमित एनपीएस खात्यात किंवा एनपीएस नसलेल्या योजनेत रुपांतरीत केले जाऊ शकते. थोडक्यात बालकाच्या भविष्यासाठी राष्ट्रीय पेन्शन योजनेचे खाते शून्य ते 18 या वयोगटात उघडण्याची ही योजना आहे. मुलांसाठी दीर्घकालनी बचत आणि आर्थिक नियोजनाला यामुळे हातभार लागणार आहे. भारतीय नागरीक असणे ही या योजनेची प्राथमिक अट असून नागरिकांच्या सेवानिवृत्तीच्या गरजा पूर्ण करण्यासाठी यातून आर्थिक सुरक्षा निर्माण केली जाते .

September 18, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

Prime Minister expresses gratitude to President and Vice President for birthday wishes

Prime Minister expresses gratitude to each and every person who has shared their wishes on his birthday

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to the President and Vice President for birthday wishes.

In a reply to President, the Prime Minister said;

“माननीय @rashtrapatibhvn जी, आपकी शुभकामनाओं के लिए हृदय से बहुत-बहुत आभार! आपका प्रेरक मार्गदर्शन आत्मनिर्भर और विकसित भारत के संकल्प को साकार करने में बहुत उत्साहित करने वाला है। देश और देशवासियों के प्रति हम अपने दायित्व को पूरा करने में कोई कोर-कसर नहीं छोड़ेंगे।”

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi also thanked to each and every person who has shared their wishes on his birthday. Shri Modi said that I thank each and every person who has conveyed birthday greetings to me. This affection gives me immense strength to keep working harder for the people.

The Prime Minister said in X post;

“Humbled and honoured to receive so much warmth from people.

I thank each and every person who has conveyed birthday greetings to me. This affection gives me immense strength to keep working harder for the people.

This is also the time our third term completes 100 days. I am glad that the last 100 days have been marked by a series of pro-people and development oriented decisions, which will add strength in our pursuit of building a Viksit Bharat.

Several people have taken part in social service efforts today. I salute their spirit and convey my appreciation for these efforts.”

September 18, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Grace 2nd Edition of “Inclusion Conclave”

NADA is Hosting 2nd edition of Inclusion Conclave in New Delhi Tomorrow.

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment Sh Mansukh Mandaviya along with Union Minister of State of Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse will grace the 2nd edition of the “Inclusion Conclave” in New Delhi tomorrow.

National Anti Doping Agency (NADA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India, is hosting the 2nd edition of the “Inclusion Conclave”. The conclave is the flagship initiative of NADA, which will be held on the sidelines of 2nd Formal Meeting of the COP9 Bureau and the 3rd Formal Meeting of the Fund Approval Committee under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport being held on September 17-18, 2024.

The Conclave aims to create a more inclusive landscape in anti-doping efforts, focusing on diversity, accessibility, and the protection of athletes’ rights. By fostering inclusivity, the Conclave will explore ways to better integrate all stakeholders in the global fight against doping, including athletes with disability.

Apart from sessions on topics of importance, where a host of experts will share their views and experiences, there will be a cultural program in the evening, celebrating the diversity and idea of inclusivity in India.

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Himanshu Pathak

September 17, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

Government of India Invites Platform Aggregators to Register themselves and their Platform Workers on e-Shram Portal

Toll-free Helpline (14434) has been set up to Provide Information and Guide Registration

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Meet Aggregators on 18.09.2024


Ministry of Labour & Employment has taken another major step in extending social security benefits to gig and platform workers by inviting platform aggregators to register their workers on the e-Shram portal. This registration is crucial to ensuring workers’ access to social welfare schemes, while aggregators will help develop an accurate registry of beneficiaries.

To guide the process, the Ministry has issued an advisory with a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlining aggregator responsibilities, including registering workers and updating their data. Upon registration, platform workers will receive a Universal Account Number (UAN), which will allow them access to key social security benefits.

Central Government, working with few aggregators, has successfully completed testing for API integration and is advancing the registration process. This joint effort aims to ensure full coverage of gig workers, with ongoing collaboration between the Ministry and platform aggregators.

Through the guidelines, the Aggregators have also been requested to regularly update workers’ details, including work engagement and payments. Any workers exit must be reported promptly to maintain accurate records.

To assist with the onboarding of workers and aggregators, a toll-free helpline (14434) has been set up to provide information, guide registration, and resolve any technical issues encountered during the process.

The Ministry has also scheduled a meeting with the Aggregators on 18.09.2024 which will be chaired by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour and Employment to sensitise and encourage them in this important initiative.

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Himanshu Pathak

September 17, 2024 by CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Daily News

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