Dr. S B R Kumar Laghimsetty IRS presently Commissioner- AYUSH, Andhra Pradesh is
transferred and directed to report to Government for further posting while the Special Chief Secretary – Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department shall make full additional charge arrangements for the post of Commissioner, AYUSH.
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Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel, addressed the 4th Ministerial High-level Global Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The conference, themed “From Declaration to Implementation – Accelerating Actions Through Multisectoral Partnerships for the Containment of AMR,” focused on translating commitments into actionable solutions for AMR containment.
Smt. Patel emphasized the “One Health” approach, advocating for cooperation across human, animal, plant, and environmental health sectors. She outlined India’s proposals to combat AMR, including:
India also supported the establishment of the AMR Multi-partner Trust Fund and the Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR, set to launch by 2025. Smt. Patel stressed the importance of context-specific solutions tailored to individual nations’ needs while supporting global AMR mitigation efforts.
The conference issued the “Jedda Commitments”, resolving to form national multi-sectoral AMR coordinating bodies to ensure comprehensive implementation of National Action Plans (NAPs). These bodies will leverage data and AI advancements for policy-making and regular reporting on AMR progress, enabling a cohesive response to the challenge.
This event underlines India’s dedication to combating AMR while fostering global collaboration to ensure equitable access to antimicrobials, diagnostics, and vaccines.
Shri Magonjoy Thaosen ACS (DR- 1997) presently Sub Divisional Officer (S), Karimganj is transferred and posted as Sub Divisional Officer (S), Dibrugarh.
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Ms Amrapali Kata IAS (Andhra Pradesh 2010) transferred and posted as VC & MD- AP Tourism Development Corporation with additional charge as CEO- AP Tourism Authority . duly relieving Shri Muttimbaku Abhishikth Kishore IAS (2015) from full additional charge.
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On November 14, 2024, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched its pavilion at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF), marking a key milestone in India’s digital transformation of rural governance. The pavilion, located at Hall 4, Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, showcases how the Panchayati Raj system is integrating with next-gen digital tools to empower rural citizens and improve governance at the grassroots level.
During the inauguration, Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary of the Ministry, emphasized that the pavilion symbolizes the connection between urban and rural India, bringing to the forefront various digital initiatives that are revolutionizing rural administration. These include the Meri Panchayat App, which enables citizens to directly engage with local governance via smartphones, and the e-Gram Swaraj platform, available in 22 languages, to streamline Panchayat planning and administration.
Visitors can explore innovative models such as the Smart Panchayat, which uses solar energy and high-speed internet to offer services like telemedicine and digital financial services through Common Service Centres (CSCs) co-located in Panchayat Bhawans. The SVAMITVA Scheme, featured in the pavilion, also highlights how technology is transforming rural property rights and boosting economic opportunities.
The pavilion offers an interactive experience with 3D models, virtual reality, and geospatial technology for participatory planning, aiming to shape the future of rural India as a digitally empowered and self-reliant hub of progress. The exhibition continues until November 27, 2024, with visitor feedback playing an essential role in refining these initiatives for the benefit of rural communities.
Shri Kaustubh Sharma IPS (Punjab 2001) appointed as Deputy Police Commissioner (D-1 level) with United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan for a further period of one year beyond 30/09/2024 and up to 30/0912025.
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The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), under its Award to Reward initiative, has launched a pilot program aimed at supporting women-led MSMEs in scaling their businesses, specifically focusing on the beauty and wellness sector. The initiative, which began with a baseline study by MicroSave Consulting, identified four key sectors where over 100,000 women MSMEs operate, with beauty and wellness being one of the primary areas.
In collaboration with Urban Company, this pilot program targets women working in micro-units in the beauty industry, particularly in Delhi NCR. Twenty-five women will be selected based on specific criteria, and they will receive comprehensive training to help them grow their salon businesses. The goal is to develop scalable business templates and insights that can be expanded to support women MSMEs across India.
WEP, launched in 2018 under NITI Aayog, evolved into a public-private partnership in 2022. It connects various stakeholders from government, business, and civil society to create programs that address six essential needs for women entrepreneurs: access to finance, market linkages, training, mentoring, networking, and business development services. WEP’s collaboration with Urban Company marks a unique public-private partnership focused on empowering women in the beauty and wellness industry.
Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the MSME Pavilion at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) in Hall No. 6, New Delhi. Accompanied by Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner (MSME), and other senior officials, the Minister emphasized the Ministry’s focus on sustainability and inclusivity.
The Pavilion’s theme, “Green MSMEs”, highlights the Ministry’s efforts to promote clean and green technologies among MSMEs for transforming their operations. It also showcases the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2023, which supports artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades by offering end-to-end assistance.
This year’s MSME Pavilion features 200 exhibitors from 29 States and Union Territories, displaying a diverse array of products, including textiles, handlooms, handicrafts, leather goods, bamboo crafts, ceramics, toys, and jewelry. The event particularly emphasizes opportunities for Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by women, SC/ST entrepreneurs, and those from Aspirational Districts, allowing them to connect with a broad audience of potential customers.
In line with the Ministry’s commitment to inclusive growth, 71% of stalls have been allocated to women entrepreneurs, 45% to SC/ST entrepreneurs, and 35% to entrepreneurs from Aspirational Districts—all free of cost. Over 85% of participants are first-timers at the fair.
During the event, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi interacted with exhibitors, encouraging their contributions to the fair, and a ‘Nukkad Natak’ (street play) was performed to raise awareness about the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. This initiative underlines the government’s efforts to bolster entrepreneurship and sustainable practices within the MSME sector.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) organized an Official Language Award Distribution Ceremony recognizing winners of competitions conducted during the “Hindi Pakhwada”. Minister of State, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, presented certificates to winners of the All India Essay Competition, among other contests. The event was chaired by the Secretary of DAHD and attended by senior officials, including the Joint Secretary and Director (Official Language). Subordinate offices participated via video conferencing.
Prof. Baghel also released the second edition of the department’s official language magazine, “Surabhi”. In his address, he highlighted the significance of adopting Hindi as an official language while also stressing the importance of regional languages. He emphasized preserving cultural identity through local dialects, attire, and food habits and encouraged employees to incorporate Hindi into their daily professional work.
The event underscored the department’s commitment to promoting linguistic diversity and fostering cultural pride while advancing the use of Hindi in official operations.
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) continues to uphold its legacy of celebrating cinematic excellence while adapting to the changing landscape of the entertainment industry. Acknowledging the surge in digital creativity, the Best Web Series (OTT) Award—introduced during the 54th edition—represents a significant step in recognizing exceptional storytelling on OTT platforms.
This year, the award has seen a notable rise in prominence, with a 40% increase in submissions across 10 major OTT platforms, reflecting the growing importance of web-based content in India’s entertainment ecosystem. Five web series have been shortlisted for their artistic creativity, narrative strength, technical prowess, and cultural significance:
The creators, directors, and producers of the winning series, along with the respective OTT platform, will be honored at the ceremony. The award includes a cash prize of ₹10 Lakhs and certificates to celebrate their contributions to the industry.
This award underscores IFFI’s dedication to fostering creativity and innovation in entertainment. By encouraging high-quality content in Indian languages and promoting global collaboration, IFFI aims to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for digital storytelling.
The winner will be announced during the festival, reaffirming IFFI’s role as a platform that celebrates diverse cinematic expressions, spanning traditional films to the ever-expanding OTT landscape.
National Power Committee (NPC) in consultation with RPCs prepared the Uniform Protection Protocol for users of Indian Grid for implementation on Pan India basis . The same was approved in 15th National Power Committee Meeting held on 14.11.2024 at Nagpur, Maharashtra under the chairmanship of Shri Ghansyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA.
The meeting was attended by high level dignitaries of Power sector : Shri Hemant Jain, Member (GO&D), CEA, Shri Mr. S R Narasimhan, Chairman & Managing Director of Grid-India, Chairpersons of Regional Power Committees/Technical Coordination Committees of RPCs, Member Secretaries of RPCs and NPC, and Representatives from CTU and CEA.
As per IEGC, 2023 , a uniform protection protocol to be there for the users of the grid for proper co-ordination of protection system in order to protect the equipment/system from abnormal operating conditions, isolate the faulty equipment and avoid unintended operation of protection system.
The Uniform protection protocol aims to ensure Grid stability, reliability, security and also greatly supports the Government of India’s vision for integration of 450 GW Renewable Energy into the National Grid by 2030 and ambitious target of 2100 GW of Renewable energy by 2047.
Key features of the Uniform Protection Protocol:
During this meeting, various other key issues of Indian Power Sector such as transition to Five (5) minute Interface Energy Meters along with AMR system for PAN India, Unified Accounting Software for Energy Transactions, SOP for VOIP connectivity, Unified Real Time Dynamic State Measurement (URTDSM) project phase-II, MPLS Technology in ISTS Communication, Solution towards SCADA & Real Time data mismatch, Establishment of State-of- the-Art National Unified Network Management System (N-UNMS) in main & backup configuration integrating all the regional UNMSs, SOPs for Protection Audit, GD/GI/Tripping, Communication Audit of substations, Communication system outage planning of Indian Power System were also deliberated and further course of actions decided.
With an aim to ensure strict enforcement of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures to control air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), a crucial review meeting was chaired in New Delhi by Dr. Sujit Kumar Bajpayee, Member, CAQM.
During the meeting it was highlighted that the upcoming winter season is a crucial period and thus the actions to be taken under different stages of GRAP, are to be implemented in true letter and spirit. The action taken reports received in the GRAP Monitoring Control Room on daily basis from different implementing authorities responsible for abatement of air pollution in NCR States, was deliberated through a detailed presentation, inter-alia highlighting following issues:
(i) The actions required to be taken under Stage-III of GRAP, invoked since 15.11.2024, are in addition to the actions under Stage-I and Stage-II, which were invoked since 15.10.2024 and 22.10.2024 respectively. All implementing and enforcement agencies were advised to go through the revised GRAP guidelines, which are available on the website of the Commission.
(ii) Daily reports on the action taken by NCR States are being generated and shared with Nodal Officers for corrective measures through the WhatsApp group of GRAP Monitoring Control Room, created for smooth flow of information. The data is also being presented in different meetings with NCR States and same was also highlighted in high level meetings held recently with Govt. of Delhi on 08.11.2024 and Govt. of Haryana on 12.11.2024.
(iii) Actions to be taken in Stage-III of GRAP, in addition to the Stage-I and Stage-II, were also presented and explained in detail including banned and permitted Construction and Demolition (C&D) activities during Stage-III of GRAP. With the invocation of Stage-III of GRAP, data on additional parameters under different sectors viz. Vehicular, C&D, Stone crusher and Mining needs to be submitted on daily basis as per shared format.
Based on detailed presentation, inter-alia, following issues were highlighted:
After detailed discussions, inter-alia, the following action points were directed by Member, CAQM to concerned implementing authorities responsible for abatement of air pollution in NCR:
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