Smt Sikta Patnaik IAS (Telangana 2014) has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate- Narayanpet, Telangana.
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Koya Sree Harsha IAS appointed Collector and DM Peddapalli, Telangana
Shri Koya Sree Harsha IAS (Telangana 2018) has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate- Peddapalli, Telangana.
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P Pravinya IAS appointed Collector and DM Hanumakonda, Telangana
Ms P Pravinya IAS (Telangana 2016) has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate- Hanumakonda, Telangana.
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Budumajii Satya Prasad IAS appointed Collector and DM Jagtial, Telangana
Shri Budumajii Satya Prasad IAS (Telangana 2018) has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate- Jagtial, Telangana.
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Indian Pharma Venus Remedies to supply Critical Healthcare medicines to UNICEF and PAHO
Panchkula-based Venus Remedies Ltd. is one of the top ten global fixed-dosage injectable manufacturer, has secured a significant tender from UNICEF for supplying ceftriaxone (1gm), a vital beta-lactam antibiotic. This achievement follows their recent Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) approval from UNICEF, marking a milestone in their global healthcare contributions.
With commercial operations spanning 90+ countries across Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Commonwealth States, Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Venus Remedies operates nine state-of-the-art facilities in Panchkula, Baddi, and Werne (Germany), supported by 11 international marketing offices. The company’s facilities are certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, and OHSAS, with approvals including European-GMP, WHO-GMP, and Latin American GMP (INVIMA).
Ceftriaxone dry powder forms a crucial part of Venus Remedies’ antibiotic portfolio, addressing a wide spectrum of serious bacterial infections globally. The global ceftriaxone market, valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2021, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% through 2031, reaching over USD 2.2 billion.
In another strategic move, Venus Remedies has also secured an oncology tender from PAHO, supplying essential oncology drugs like bleomycin, carboplatin, cisplatin, cytarabine, doxorubicin, irinotecan, methotrexate, and vincristine. This initiative underscores their commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes in Latin America.
These developments highlight Venus Remedies’ role in global healthcare supply chains, reaffirming their dedication to improving health outcomes worldwide through high-quality pharmaceuticals. Saransh Chaudhary – President, Global Critical Care, Venus Remedies, highlighted these achievements as significant milestones in expanding their international footprint and delivering life-saving medications.
India, as the largest provider of generic drugs globally, exported pharmaceuticals worth approximately US $16 billion in the fiscal year 2023-2024. Venus Remedies’ active participation in this export market underscores India’s prominence, especially in oncology care globally.
Aditi K. Chaudhary – President, International Business, Venus Remedies, emphasised that these tenders from UNICEF and PAHO validate the company’s commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare solutions. She noted that the partnership with PAHO strengthens their position in the global oncology market and their dedication to addressing critical healthcare needs in Latin America.
With over 25 international GMP approvals and more than 800 marketing authorisations worldwide, Venus Remedies is poised to lead the pharmaceutical industry globally, leveraging its extensive international presence and commitment to innovation in healthcare.
CCI approval for realignment of interests, legal ownership and management of entities within Godrej Group
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approvedthe proposed combination involving realignment of interests, legal ownership, and management of various entities within the Godrej group.
The proposed combination relates to realignment of interests, legal ownership, and management of various entities within the Godrej group pursuant to an inter-se arrangement between the members of the Family Branches viz., Adi Godrej and family (ABG Family), Nadir Godrej and family (NBG Family), Jamshyd Godrej and family (JNG Family) andSmitaCrishna and family (SVC Family). Such realignment will take place in accordance with the Family Settlement Agreement dated 30thApril 2024 (FSA) executed by the Family Branches (Proposed Combination).
The target enterprises forming part of the Proposed Combination include: (i) the GILAC Group Entities and (ii) G&B Group Entities.
GILAC Group Entities include: (a) Godrej Industries Limited (b) Godrej Consumer Products Limited (c) Godrej Properties Limited (d) Godrej Agrovet Limited (e) Godrej Seeds & Genetics Limited (f) InnoviaMultiventures Private Limited (g) AstecLifesciences Limited and (h) Anamudi Real Estates LLP.
G&B Group Entities include (a) Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited; (b) Godrej Holdings Private Limited; (c) Godrej Infotech Limited; and (d) RKN Enterprises.
India’s seafood export touches all-time high in FY 2023-24
India’s seafood exports touched an all-time high in volume during the financial year 2023-24 despite various challenges in significant export markets. India shipped 17,81,602 MT of seafood worth ₹60,523.89 crore (US$7.38 billion) during 2023-24.
Frozen shrimp remained the major export item in quantity and value, while the USA and China became the major importers of India’s seafood. During FY 2023-24, the export improved in quantity terms by 2.67%. In 2022-23, India exported 17,35,286 MT of seafood worth ₹63,969.14 crore (US$8,094.31million). “India recorded an all-time high export in terms of volume by shipping 17,81,602 MT of seafood worth US$ 7.38 billion, despite the several challenges in its major export markets like the USA, EU & the UK,” Shri D V Swamy IAS, Chairman, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), said.
Frozen shrimp, which earned ₹40,013.54 crore (US$4881.27million), retained its position as the top item in the seafood export basket, accounting for a share of 40.19% in quantity and 66.12% of the total dollar earnings. Shrimp exports during the period increased by 0.69% in quantity terms.
The export of frozen shrimps during 2023-24 was pegged at 7,16,004 MT. The USA, the largest market, imported 2,97,571 MT of frozen shrimp, followed by China (1,48,483MT), the European Union (89,697 MT), Southeast Asia (52,254MT), Japan (35,906MT), and the Middle East (28,571 MT).
The export of black tiger (BT) shrimp increased by 24.91%, 11.33% and 8.28% in quantity, value ₹ and US$ terms, respectively, in 2023-24. BT shrimps were exported to the tune of 38,987 MT worth ₹2855.27 Cr (US$347.84 million). China (including Hong Kong) turned out to be the major export destination for black tiger shrimp with a share of 28.43% in terms of US$ value, followed by the USA (18.21%), European Union (18.06%) and Japan (13.12%). Scampi exports have shown a positive trend of 6.42%, 23.22% and 18.96% in quantity, value ₹ and US$ terms, respectively, in 2023-24. The Vannamei shrimp exports have grown in 2023-24 by 0.33% by volume; however, they declined by 11.56% from US$ 4809.99 million to US$ 4253.86 million.
Other Major Export Items
Frozen fish, the second largest exported item, fetched ₹5,509.69 crore (US$671.17 million), accounting for 21.42% in quantity and 9.09% in US$ earnings. This year, the export of frozen fish increased by 3.54% and 0.12% in quantity and value ₹ terms, respectively; however, it declined by 2.31% in US$ terms.
Fish and shrimp- meal & feed- non-edible dried items, the third most prominent item in the export basket, earned ₹3684.79 Cr (US$ 449.17 million), accounting for 15.89 per cent share in quantity and 6.08 per cent in dollar earnings, showing an increase of 15.99%, 34.07% and 31.52% by quantity, value ₹ and US$ terms. Exports in this group were exported to the tune of 2,83,019 MT. Unit value growth observed in this group was 13.38%.
Frozen squid, the fourth largest export item, fetched ₹3061.46 crore (US$ 373.40 million), accounting for a 5.25 per cent share in quantity and 5.06 per cent in dollar earnings. The export of frozen squid increased by 11.52% in quantity terms. The export of Surimi and Surimi Analogs, at the fifth most significant position, pegged at 1,35,327 MT, grew 4.12% in quantity terms and earned ₹2,414.43 crores (US$294.43 million).
The export of frozen cuttlefish, at the sixth most prominent position, pegged at 54,316 MT worth ₹2252.63 crores (274.62 US$ million), accounting for 3.05 per cent share in quantity and 3.72 per cent in US$ earnings. The export of chilled items at the seventh most prominent position, which is considered a promising sector, also increased by 47.06 % in quantity terms and 8.66%in US$ terms.
Frozen octopus, the eighth largest export item, fetched US$62.17 million, followed by fish oil (US$58.51 million), live items (US$48.61 million), dried edible items (US$ 37.60 million), Frozen lobster (US$ 33.67 million), and Fish maws (US$ 16.76 million).
Major Export Destinations
As for overseas markets, the USA continued to be the major importer of Indian seafood in value terms, with an import worth US$2,549.15 million, accounting for a share of 34.53% in terms of US$ value. Exports to the US increased by 7.46% and 1.42% in quantity and value ₹ terms; however, they declined by 3.15% in US$ terms. Frozen shrimp continued to be the principal item exported to the US, with a share of 91.90% in US terms. Exports of black tiger shrimp to the US increased by 35.37% in quantity terms and 32.35% in value in US terms. China (excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan) emerged as the second largest seafood export destination country for India in terms of US$ with an import volume of 4,51,363 MT worth US$1,384.89 million, accounting for 25.33% share in quantity and 18.76% in US$ terms. Exports to China grew by 12.80% in quantity; however, they declined by 0.88% in ₹ value and 4.21% inUS$ value. Frozen shrimp, the major item of exports to China, had a share of 32% in quantity and 55.11% in US$ value, while frozen fish had a second most share of 36.83% in quantity and 21.56% in terms of US$ value out of the total exports to China.
Japan is the third largest importer, with a share of 6.06% in quantity and 5.42% in US$ value terms. Frozen shrimp continued to be the major item of exports to Japan, with a share of 33.26% in quantity, 65.94% in ₹, and 65.98% in US$ value.
Vietnam holds the fourth largest market position, importing 1,32,086 MT worth US$ 391.41 million. Frozen shrimp dominates the import with a share of 55.43% in US$ earnings and 30.11% in quantity, followed by dried items. Thailand is the fifth largest market, with a US$ share of 3.82% and a third-place position by volume (7.77% share), with 1,38,457 MT worth US$ 281.97 million. Frozen fish remained the significant item exported to Thailand, accounting for a share of 44.37% in US$ earnings and 63.91% in quantity.
Canada ranks as the sixth largest market in US$ (2.70% share) and tenth position by volume (1.40% share) terms, with 24,956 MT worth US$ 199.13 million. Frozen shrimp dominates the exports to Canada, with a share of 93.36% in US$ earnings and 89.48% in quantity terms.
Spain is the seventh largest market in US$ (2.65% share) and sixth largest by volume (2.24% share), with an export volume of 39,849 MT worth US$ 195.95 million. Frozen cuttlefish continued to be the significant item exported to Spain, with a share of 44.01% in US$ and 33.01% in quantity terms. Belgium ranks eighth among seafood export destinations for India with US$ share of 2.42% followed by United Arab Emirates (UAE) (2.15% share) and Italy (2.14% share).
The top 10 markets contribute 79.89% by US$ terms.
PM Modi lauds contributions by PSU Banks in transforming the banking sector
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a thread post on social media platform X by MyGovIndia and highlighted the contributions by PSU Banks in transforming the banking sector.
The Prime Minister wrote: “Insightful data on how there has been a transformation in the banking sector and how PSU banks are powering it.”
Home Minister hails ITBP Mountain Rescue Team
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah has hailed Indo Tibetan Border Police’s Mountain rescue team for carrying out a rescue operation in Lahaul & Spiti.
In a post on X platform, Shri Amit Shah said that “Proud of our brave Himveers. The ITBP Mountain Rescue Team recently undertook a challenging search operation on the high mountain cliffs in Lahaul & Spiti and recovered the body of an American citizen who lost his life in an accident while paragliding. At the request of the local administration, ITBP team members risked their own lives and climbed 14,800 feet high in the mountains to recover the mortal remains for a humanitarian cause. Their dedication to humanity is commendable.”
NIMAS felicitates five distinguished alumni who have scaled Mount Everest
The National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), on June 19, 2024, felicitated five of its distinguished alumni who have successfully summited Mount Everest. Kabak Yano (2024), Tagit Sorang Abraham (2021), Tashi Yangjom (2021), Tongchen Nimsonga (2018) and Dorjee Khandu (2018) were among the Everest climbers who were honored at the felicitation ceremony in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh by Director NIMAS Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
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Addressing an audience of 120 students from Basic Mountaineering Course Ser No- 48, Director NIMAS expressed his admiration for the Everest climbers’ remarkable achievements & dedication. “We are immensely proud of our alumni who have summitted the world’s highest peak. Their accomplishments are a testament to their hard work, determination, and the rigorous training provided by NIMAS,” he added.
Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal also wished the graduating students of Basic Mountaineering Course Ser No- 48 the very best in their future endeavors. “NIMAS instills perseverance, resilience, and the spirit of adventure in its trainees. Our future graduates will continue to uphold the legacy of excellence and make significant contributions to the field of mountaineering,” he said.
Kabak Yano, Tagit Sorang Abraham, and Tashi Yangjom summited Mount Everest solo on May 21, 2024, May 31, 2021, and May 11, 2021, respectively. Meanwhile, Tongchen Nimsonga and Dorjee Khandu scaled the mountain in a group led by the Director of NIMAS on May 19, 2018.
NIMAS is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class training in all three verticles (Land, Aero and Aqua) of adventure and presently imparts adventure course certification in mountaineering, mountain terrain biking, white water rafting, scuba diving, paramotor and paragliding. With a focus on holistic development and excellence, NIMAS aims to cultivate skilled, resilient, and environmentally conscious adventurers.
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PM Modi releases the 17th instalment of about 20,000 Cr under PM-KISAN
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the 17th instalment of about Rs 20,000 crore under PM-KISAN and distributed certificates to over 30,000 self-help groups known as Krishi Sakhis in Varanasi . Governor of Uttar Pradesh Smt. Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and several other State Ministers were present on the occasion.
The Prime Minister greeted the farmers present at the venue and linked with the event through technology and mentioned that 20,000 crore rupees got deposited in the account of the crores of farmers. He also talked about Krishi Sakhi initiative as a strong step in the direction of creating 3 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’. The initiative will ensure the dignity and assurance of source of income for the beneficiary women, the Prime Minister said. “PM Kisan Samman Nidhi has emerged as the world’s largest direct benefit transfer scheme”, the Prime Minister said, highlighting that more than Rs 3.25 lakh crores have been transferred into the bank accounts of crores of farmers, where Rs 700 crores have been transferred to the families in Varanasi alone.
The Prime Minister lauded the use of technology in taking the benefits to the deserved beneficiaries and also credited the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra which enabled more than 1 crore farmers to register themselves under PM KISAN scheme. He further added that rules and regulations have been simplified to increase accessibility. “Work related to farmer’s welfare takes place at a fast pace when intentions and beliefs are in the right place”, Shri Modi added. The Prime Minister highlighted that the Krishi Sakhi program is a step in this direction similar to the Drone Didi program. Underlining the contribution of women as Asha workers and Bank Sakhis, the Prime Minister said that the nation will now witness their capabilities as Krishi Sakhis.
In his address during the program, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and the farmer is its soul. He said that for us the farmer is God and serving the farmers is like worshipping God. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that it is the Prime Minister’s commitment towards farmers and farming that after becoming the Prime Minister, he first signed the file for Kisan Samman Nidhi i.e. depositing money in the farmer’s account and he came here and conducted his first program among the farmers.
The Union Minister said that today after depositing Rs 20,000 crore in the accounts of about 9.25 crore farmers with a single click of the Prime Minister, a total of about Rs 3,25,000 crore has been deposited in the accounts of farmers so far. Shri Chouhan said that continuous work has been done on the roadmap to double the income of farmers. For this, on one hand, efforts are being made to increase production by using new technology through irrigation schemes, while on the other hand, to reduce the cost of production, the government gives subsidy of billions of rupees, due to which the farmer gets cheap fertilizers.
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development said that a wonderful scheme like Kisan Credit Card has freed the farmer from the clutches of moneylenders and small farmers are arranging fertilizers and seeds from Kisan Samman Nidhi. He said that as per the decision taken by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Minimum Support Price is fixed by giving at least 50 percent profit on the cost of the crop to get better prices for the crops to the farmers in all the states. Shri Chouhan said that if the crop is damaged in a natural disaster, then the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has been made to compensate for it, while continuous efforts are being made for diversification of agriculture such as – promotion of flower farming, fruit farming, vegetable farming, medicinal farming, agro forestry, animal husbandry along with agriculture, beekeeping etc. so that the income of the farmer is doubled.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Agriculture Department will work day and night and will leave no stone unturned in the welfare of farmers under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Chouhan said that the Prime Minister has resolved to make three crore Lakhpati Didis, out of which about one crore Lakhpati Didis have already been made. One dimension of that is Krishi Sakhi, to whom certificates were also distributed today. He said that these are our sisters who have been trained to help farmers in their work and 34,000 such sisters have been trained so far. The Union Minister said that on one hand these Krishi Sakhis will help farmers in better farming methods and on the other hand, they will also be able to increase their income.
Conference on Yoga for Space
The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), in collaboration with Svyasa, Deemed to be University, organized a Conference on “Yoga for Space” at S-Vyasa University, Bengaluru, in observance of International Day of Yoga 2024 with the theme “Yoga for Self & Society.” The conference’s focus was on the convergence of experts from various fields to enhance society, including astronauts. Commencing with a prayer, the conference proceeded to outline the activities and challenges of IDY 2024, orchestrated by the Ministry of AYUSH for society, such as the “Yoga with Family” global video contest, YogaTech Challenges for innovative yoga ideas by Indian Startups, Yoga Quiz, Yoga Jingles, among others. These initiatives aim to raise awareness in society and promote vigorous yoga practice, recognizing that a healthy individual fosters a healthy society, as proclaimed by the theme of IDY 2024.
Presenting keynote addresses at the conference were esteemed representatives from Indian institutions, including the Human Space Flight Centre, ISRO, IIT Delhi, and the Institute for Aerospace Medicine. The inaugural session commenced with the reception of all keynote speakers by Dr. Manjunath NK, Vice Chancellor of Svyasa University. Dr. Manjunath also highlighted the Yoga-related activities for IDY 2024 and underscored the importance of yoga in fostering a healthy society, drawing from quotes in classic literature, such as “Vasudaiva Kutumbhakam.” He elaborated on the journey of S-Vyasa’s founder, Dr. H.R. Nagendra, from NASA to the development of Vyasa (S-Vyasa). Subsequently, Dr. Raghavendra Rao, Director of the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, Delhi, shed light on the inclusivity and diversity inherent in the IDY journey, showcasing yoga practices in extreme conditions on land, in the ocean, and throughout a day spanning from Japan to California, culminating in the exploration of yoga in space with this conference.
Dr. B.R. Ramakrishnan, Pro Chancellor of S-Vyasa University, extended a warm welcome to the attendees, elucidating the conference’s objectives with the quote “Gyanam Vigyanam Sahitam,” signifying the amalgamation of ancient wisdom with space science and stressing the convergence of the best from the East and the West. He further underscored the significance of yoga.
The inaugural session concluded with a virtual welcome address by Dr. Kashinath Samagandi, Director of MDNIY, New Delhi, who underscored the importance of a yogic lifestyle in aiding astronauts in overcoming specific health challenges. The scientific session commenced with an illuminating discourse on “Gaganyaan – Mission and Crew Safety” by Dr. C Geethaikrishnan, Deputy Director (SRQ) of the Human Space Flight Center, ISRO, under the chairmanship of Dr. Satyaprabha TN, Head of the Department of Neurophysiology at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. Dr. Geethaikrishnan acquainted the attendees with ISRO’s evolution and the process of crafting and launching a spaceship, with a special focus on the Gaganyaan Mission. The session progressed with a captivating discussion on space research by Dr. KK Deepak, Former HoD, Department of Physiology, AIIMS Delhi, Currently a faculty of IIT, Delhi. He explained the about various space simulation, his story to being into the yoga & space researches under his topic “Yoga for Astronauts: How, Why and What?”.
The post-lunch session commenced with Dr. Biswajit Sinha from the Department of Physiology at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru. The topic discussed was “Beyond Earth: Understanding Microgravity’s influence on Physiology and Earth-Based Simulations,” where he elucidated the physiological impacts of the space environment on the human body.
Following that, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Saveena George, also from the Department of Physiology at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru, presented a session on “Exploring the effects of microgravity on the neurovestibular system.” She delved into the significant physiological issue faced in space, which is neurovestibular imbalance leading to challenges in posture, orientation, and visual perception, causing health issues that astronauts undergo training for.
An exceptionally informative and detailed session on the “Physiological effects of Yoga” was conducted by Dr. Apar Soaji, the Principal of TSYNM, S-vyasa. The emphasis was on the importance of self-care practices that can be cultivated through yoga, which play a vital role in enhancing overall well-being during space exploration.
Lastly, the session by the Yoga teacher of Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma, Shri. N. V Raghuram, the Founder of Yoga Bharati, provided insights based on his extensive knowledge and real experiences. He shared some of Rakesh Sharma’s encounters, highlighting that “Yoga made me fearless and more adaptable than any other astronaut in my team.”
The Valedictory function was graced by the presence of the esteemed Dr. Nagarathna, with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Vadairaja HS, the Senior Research Officer of CCRYN, on behalf of the Council. The conference looks forward to fruitful research outcomes through various research programs and collaborations.