A mission to unite India and its excellence- Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat through Paryatanparv 

Bi-Annual Naval Commanders’ Conference to be held at New Delhi from - 24-27 oct 17 

Signing of Mou Between Indian Army and Jamia Millia Islamia University 

Indian Army and Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU), New Delhi recorded their mutual intent for academic collaboration, technical advancement and progression of Army Personnel, in a MoU signed           on 28 Sep 2017 between Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar, Adjutant General, IHQ of MoD (Army) &  Prof Talat Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU). The University agreed to recognise the in-service courses run by the Army. This would facilitate admission of defence personnel in second or third year Graduation/Post Graduation/Doctorate programme through the medium of distance learning. This would enable the soldiers to enhance their academic qualification for a better future.

Department of Food & Public Distribution organises a Nukkad Natak under the “Swacchta Hi Seva” campaign to sensitize all about their responsibilities to keep the country clean 

The Department of Food & Public Distribution today organized a “Nukkad Natak” (street play) in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to sensitize employees and public about their responsibilities to keep the country clean under the “Swacchta Hi Seva” campaign. Speaking on the occasion Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, cleanliness has now become a people’s movement. Shri Paswan emphasized that everyone should make cleanliness a habit. Ms Preeti Sudan, the Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution and other senior officials from the Ministry were present on the occasion. 

Cabinet approves MoU with Myanmar for the Conservation of Earthquake-Damaged Pagodas at Bagan 

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar for the conservation of earthquake-damaged pagodas at Bagan, Myanmar. The MoU will be signed during the visit of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Myanmar during 6-7 September 2017.

Cabinet approves MoU with Myanmar for the Conservation of Earthquake-Damaged Pagodas at Bagan 

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar for the conservation of earthquake-damaged pagodas at Bagan, Myanmar. The MoU will be signed during the visit of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Myanmar during 6-7 September 2017.

National Nutrition Week to be observed from 1st to 7th September 

The National Nutrition Week will be observed throughout the country from 1st to 7th September. The theme of the National Nutrition Week for 2017 is "Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health". The basic objective of this annual event is to intensify awareness generation on the importance of nutrition for health which has an impact on development, productivity, economic growth and ultimately National development.

Employment in Heavy Industries 

Since Industry is a State subject, the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) does not maintain any centralized data regarding generation of new employment and investment made in heavy industries in the country. The role of DHI is confined to the administration of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under its administrative control. So far as details of employment and investment in CPSEs, in the country, is concerned, the Public Enterprises Survey 2015 – 16, already laid in both the houses of Parliament on 21st March, 2017 indicates that the total number of employees in CPSEs is declining every year since 2009 – 10 except during 2011 -12 and the investment in these CPSEs during the last 3 years i.e. 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 was Rs. 992095.67 cr., 1095554.32 cr. and 1171844.25 cr. respectively.

Employment in Heavy Industries 

Since Industry is a State subject, the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) does not maintain any centralized data regarding generation of new employment and investment made in heavy industries in the country. The role of DHI is confined to the administration of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under its administrative control. So far as details of employment and investment in CPSEs, in the country, is concerned, the Public Enterprises Survey 2015 – 16, already laid in both the houses of Parliament on 21st March, 2017 indicates that the total number of employees in CPSEs is declining every year since 2009 – 10 except during 2011 -12 and the investment in these CPSEs during the last 3 years i.e. 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 was Rs. 992095.67 cr., 1095554.32 cr. and 1171844.25 cr. respectively.

Advisory Forecast for Rapid Rise in Water Levels of Rivers in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, North Bengal, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Eastern UP and North Bihar 

              Rainfall Forecast issued by India Meteorological Department for the next 5 days indicate that Heavy to Very Heavy rainfall with extremely heavy fall are very likely to occur in  Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Bhutan. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Eastern UP, Bihar and Nepal.

Encroachment of Catchment Areas of Ganga River 

Government of India has notified constitution of Authorities at National, State and District levels vide notification at 7th October, 2016 to take measures for prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution in River Ganga and to ensure continuous adequate flow of water so as to rejuvenate the River Ganga. As per the above Authority Order, no person shall construct any structure for residential or commercial or industrial or any other purposes in the River Ganga, banks of River Ganga or its tributaries or active flood plain area of River Ganga or its tributaries.