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Jun 10, 2023

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Launches Integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal launched integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25 under Amrit Jal Kranti at Chandigarh, a bold step towards conserving water resources.
As per report, on the initiative of the Chief Minister, a two-day water conservation seminar was organised in Panchkula on April 26-27, 2023 under Amrit Jal Kranti, in which many departments of Haryana, including experts from India and abroad doing research on water conservation participated.
He said that based on the various suggestions received in the seminar, an action plan was prepared by all the departments for water conservation.

India and US to Establish Monitoring Group to Boost High-Tech Trade and Tech Partnership

India and the US decided to set up a regular monitoring group which will review progress in deepening cooperation in the bilateral high-tech trade and technology partnership between the two nations.
This was decided during the inaugural meeting of India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD), which was held in Washington D.C.
The Indian delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, while the US delegation was co-led by Alan Estevez, the Under Secretary for Industry and Security, and Victoria Nuland, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.
The dialogue was a key mechanism to take forward the strategic technology and trade collaborations envisaged under the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).
IUSSTD focussed on ways in which both governments can facilitate the development and trade of technologies in critical domains such as semiconductors, space, telecom, quantum, Artificial Intelligence, defence, bio-tech and others.
Both sides reviewed the relevant bilateral export control regulations with the objective of building and diversifying resilient supply chains for these strategic technologies.

Jun 09, 2023

PESB Picks Sanjay Swarup to be the Next CMD of CONCOR

Sanjay Swarup is set to be next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), a PSU under the Ministry of Railways. Swarup was picked for the post by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel. Presently, he is serving as Director (International Marketing & Operations) in the same organisation.
Swarup was picked for the post of CMD of CONCOR from a list of eight candidates, who were interviewed by the PESB panel in its selection meeting. Out of eight candidates, six candidates were from CONCOR and one each from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineering (IRSEE).
As Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of CONCOR, Swarup will be Chief Executive of the company. He will be accountable to the Board of Directors and Government. He will also be responsible for the efficient functioning of the corporation, and for achieving its corporate objectives and performance parameters.

Jun 08, 2023

Mansukh Mandaviya Releases Fifth State Food Safety Index

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released the fifth State Food Safety Index in New Delhi. The Index is an annual assessment released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
In the index the Large State category was topped by Kerala followed by Punjab and Tamil Nadu, and Goa, Manipur, and Sikkim topped the index in the Small States category, respectively. Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh, and Delhi got the awards in the Union Territories category.
Launched in 2018-19, the State Food Safety Index serves as a tool to propel States and Union Territories to enhance their performance and establish robust food safety ecosystems within their jurisdictions. The Index is a dynamic quantitative and qualitative benchmarking model that provides an objective framework for evaluating food safety across all States and UTs. It measures the performance of states on five significant parameters of Food Safety.
The parameters include Human Resources and Institutional Data, Compliance, Food Testing Infrastructure and Surveillance, Training and Capacity Building, and Consumer Empowerment. It aims to create a competitive and positive change in the food safety ecosystem. The index helps in providing safe and nutritious food to the citizens. Eat Right Challenge aims to promote and encourage healthy eating habits and enhancing the overall food safety and sustainability.

Vyapam Scam Whistleblower Anand Rai Joins BRS

Prominent social activist from Madhya Pradesh, Anand Rai, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).
Anand Rai, who brought to light the Vyapam scam that created a sensation in Madhya Pradesh, joined the party in the presence of BRS national President and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao at Pragati Bhavan.
Rai is a popular RTI and tribal rights activist and enjoys good support from people.
Prominent tribal rights organisation Jai Adivasi Yuvashakti Sangathan (JAYS), which is fighting for the rights of tribals, declared its support for the BRS party.

Jun 07, 2023

Sachin Pilot Likely to Float Party on June 11

The compromise enforced by the Congress leadership in its Rajasthan unit appears to be falling apart as speculation is rife that Sachin Pilot is likely to walk out and announce a new party, 'Pragatisheel Congress', on June 11, the death anniversary of his father Rajesh Pilot.
The former Deputy CM is reportedly being helped with the groundwork for the formation of the new party by Prashant Kishor's IPAC. There is talk about Pilot joining hands with Hanuman Beniwal's Rashtriya Loktantrik Party and AAP.

Jun 06, 2023

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Concludes Successful Five Day Trade Mission to India

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) wrapped up its productive trade mission to India after a series of fruitful meetings and discussions with Indian business and industrial associations in New Delhi and Mumbai. Organized by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre, the trade mission aimed to explore potential investment advantages and lucrative opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties.
In New Delhi, the meetings took place alongside the "UAE-India Business Forum," a significant event hosted by the Chamber as part of the second leg of the trade mission. One of the key outcomes of these discussions was the shared interest in further solidifying ties, with the Indian side expressing its intention to organize a high-level trade delegation visit to Sharjah.
The business gatherings served as an effective platform to discuss potential investment advantages and trade opportunities across diverse economic sectors. Both sides expressed a strong desire to enhance cooperation and trade exchange, explore areas of joint work, exchange experiences, and learn from best practices. The meetings also aimed at developing the exports of commercial and industrial enterprises and introducing the private sector to rewarding opportunities in promising sectors.

G20 Health Working Group Meeting Held in Hyderabad

The third meeting of the G20 Health Working Group (HWG) concluded in Hyderabad on June 6. The third HWG meeting had a main event and also a side event, with a focus on collaboration on R&D in Medical Counter Measures (MCMs). Co-branded events with the Global Vaccine Research Collaborative and a Joint Finance Health Task Force meeting were also on the cards.
Apart from India, delegates from 19 G20 member states, 10 invited countries, and 22 international organisations participated in the third HWG meeting. The HWG proposed deliverables, including mapping of ongoing initiatives in health emergencies, prevention, preparedness and response, and the launch of a climate change and health hub to work on the interface of climate change and its impact on health.
During the HWG meetings held in Thiruvananthapuram and Goa in January and April this year (2023) respectively, the health priorities were introduced and discussed in detail.

Mekedatu Project: Karnataka Urges Tamil Nadu's Support for Balancing Reservoir

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar raised a pitch for the contentious Mekedatu Project balancing reservoir across Cauvery River near Kanakapura and appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to be generous.
The Mekedatu project aims to create a balancing reservoir on the Cauvery River in Karnataka. It involves the construction of a reservoir near the town of Kanakapura, which would help regulate water flow and provide drinking water to Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. Additionally, the project intends to support agricultural activities in the Cauvery basin and ensure water availability for farmers in both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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