Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi said that by 2025 coal import for power sector will come down to 2 per cent since domestic coal production has increased substantially. Addressing the launch function of the 9th round of commercial coal mine auction here yesterday, Shri Joshi complemented Coal India Ltd and subsidiary companies for the record performance to attain self-sufficiency in coal production and off take. The Minister further stated that this year overall coal production is very likely to cross one billion tonne. India’s coal sector is constantly contributing to energy security of the…
Author: Navel Kumar
AU प्रदेश के कर्मचारियों और पेंशनरों को जल्द ही चार प्रतिशत महंगाई भत्ता (डीए) की सौगात मिल सकती है। मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने इस संबंध में राज्य कर्मचारी संयुक्त परिषद को आश्वासन दिया है। परिषद के मुताबिक, एक-दो दिन में डीए जारी हो जाएगा। परिषद के प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने लंबित मांगों के संबंध में मुख्यमंत्री से राज्य सचिवालय में बुधवार को शिष्टाचार भेंट की। उन्होंने केंद्रीय कर्मचारियों की तरह चार फीसदी डीए की किस्त जारी करने का अनुरोध किया। किस्त जारी होने के बाद डीए 42 फीसदी से बढ़कर 46 फीसदी हो जाएगा। परिषद के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष अरुण कुमार पांडेय…
As on 30.11.2023, the ethanol production capacity in the country is about 1380 crore litres out of which about 875 crore litres is molasses based and about 505 crore litres is grain based. The Government of India has been implementing Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme throughout the country wherein Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) sell petrol blended with ethanol. Under EBP Programme, Government has fixed the target of 20% blending of ethanol with petrol by 2025. In order to achieve the target of 20% blending by 2025, about 1016 crore litres of ethanol is required and total requirement of ethanol including…
The National Mineral Policy, 2019 [NMP 2019], states that minerals are valuable natural resources, which are essential raw materials for the core sectors of the economy. The exploration, extraction, and management of minerals are guided by national goals and perspectives, integrated into the overall strategy of the country’s economic development. NMP 2019 also focuses on promoting domestic industry, reducing import dependency, and contributing to the Make in India initiative. NMP 2019 emphasizes on a fair and transparent allocation of mineral resources to ensure equitable distribution of mineral wealth to serve the common good. NMP 2019 aims to ensure environmentally sustainable mining, with…
The Government has initiated steps to increase the nuclear power capacity from 7480 MW to 22480 MW by 2031-32, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today. The annual electricity generation from nuclear power plants has increased from 35334 Million Units (including infirm) in 2013-14 to 46982 Million Units (including infirm) in 2022-23. The installed nuclear power capacity in 2013-14 has also increased from 4780 MW to 7480 MW at present, he said. The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, gave this information in separate written replies in…
To promote Digital Skills amongst all the learners across the country, Ministry of Education through its autonomous bodies such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading technology companies to drive skilling and future readiness for the students. The partnerships cover wide areas such as project-based assignments, courses in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC), online teaching materials, familiarization with digital tools and platforms that will be pursued on a best-efforts basis across colleges to cover students of the higher education institutions in India including but not limited to Engineering…
PTI Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan sought central assistance in combating an outbreak of diarrhoea in Odisha’s Rourkela, where over 1,500 cases have been reported in the past one week. At least six persons have died due to diarrhoea in the city during this period, officials said. “The severity of the outbreak of diarrhoea in Rourkela and the potential risk it poses to public health is alarming. The disease is suspected to be caused by water contamination, leading to severe health complications among the affected populace,” Pradhan on Wednesday said in a letter to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. “Keeping in…
The Ministry of Coal is organizing prestigious Star Rating Awards ceremony here on December 20, 2023, to recognize the exceptional performance of Coal and Lignite mines. With a steadfast commitment to elevating industry standards, the Ministry has implemented a well-defined mechanism to enhance performance across key criteria, promoting responsible coal mining practices for sustained growth and development. The Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi will grace the occasion as the chief guest and Minister of State for Railways, Coal & Mines, Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve will be the guest of honour on the occasion . Ministry of…
Under the Govt of India’s Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), to all the sections of the society across the country. The SIM aims at enabling youth of India to get future ready & industry ready skills. Govt of India has a vision to make India a Global Skill hub and the source of trusted and highly skilled workforce…
AU हिमाचल में नया उद्योग लगाने पर औद्योगिक घरानों को स्टेट गुड एंड सर्विस टैक्स (एसजीएसटी) में सात साल तक छूट मिलेगी। औद्योगिक निवेश के लिए आकर्षित करने के लिए प्रदेश सरकार ने उद्योगों को बड़ी राहत देने का फैसला किया है। इसके लिए सरकार ने हिमाचल प्रदेश औद्योगिक निवेश नीति-2019 में संशोधन कर अधिूसचना भी जारी कर दी है। सरकार का मानना है कि जीएसटी में राहत दिए जाने के बाद बड़े औद्योगिक घराने प्रदेश में निवेश के लिए आगे आएंगे। इससे जहां राज्य में उद्योगों की संख्या बढ़ेगी, वहीं युवाओं के लिए भी रोजगार के दरवाजे खुलेंगे। राज्य…