Jammu and Kashmir is the first in the country to get Ayushman Bharat benefits

Jammu and Kashmir is the first in the country to get Ayushman Bharat benefits

by | Dec 28, 2020 | Press Releases

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said probably J-K is the first state/Union Territory (UT) where this scheme is going to be available for every citizen

Describing the launch of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)-SEHAT as another feather in the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s cap, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said probably J-K is the first state/Union Territory (UT) where this scheme is going to be available for every citizen.

In the rest of the country, Ayushman Bharat PMJAY is available only for the poor. “Probably Jammu and Kashmir is the first state/UT where this scheme is going to be available for every citizen. It is a result of the Prime Minister’s attachment to Jammu and Kashmir and the efforts made by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ensuring that every Kashmiri will be able to benefit from this scheme from tomorrow (Sunday),” he said via videoconferencing at the launch of the PMJAY-SEHAT on Saturday.

The Union home minister added that this important beginning would bring radical changes in the health sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days.

“About 15 lakh families are going to get all the health facilities up to Rs 5 lakh free of cost. This scheme has been implemented across the country in the name of Ayushman Bharat Yojana only for the poor. This scheme for 60 crore poor people has been doing stupendous work in the health sector for almost two years and to date 1.5 crore people have undergone surgeries, ranging from minor to major. They were provided with all facilities under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana at the respective hospitals,” he said, adding that about 229 government and 35 private hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir have been enrolled for the scheme.

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“The Government of India and Jammu and Kashmir administration will bear all the expenses of the patients admitted to these hospitals up to Rs 5 lakh,” he said.

Shah also said that this scheme would give a further boost to the health infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir. “The day is not far when the residents of Jammu and Kashmir will not have to travel beyond the UT for specialized health services,” he said.

Praising the J-K administration, Shah further said, “Be it the development of infrastructure, or implementation of schemes initiated by the Government of India, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has been working at a spectacular speed since August 5, 2019.”

The Union minister added that the benefits of individual schemes, including the assistance extended to almost every widow, the grant of old-age pension, scholarships, and the delivery of all individual welfare schemes of the Government of India to Jammu and Kashmir have been ensured very swiftly and efficiently. This has greatly benefited the people of Jammu and Kashmir, he said.

Shah reminded that the Government of India celebrated the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25 by commencing the Good Governance Week.

“Atal ji had a special love for Jammu and Kashmir and the health scheme for the UT was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Good Governance Week,” he said, “heartily” congratulating the Prime Minister and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on the launch.
He also congratulated Lieutenant Governor Sinha for the COVID management in an inaccessible geographical area like Jammu and Kashmir.

“The reason we are getting to see a good response in the field of tourism is that Jammu and Kashmir have been saved from COVID,” he said.

The Union Minister went on to say that whenever the Prime Minister holds meetings, he gives special emphasis on three things for Jammu and Kashmir.

“One is development, which should reach the poorest person. We should try to raise the standard of living of all. Second, to take democracy to the grassroots level. Jamhuriyat (democracy) becomes successful when it reaches the grassroots level. In addition, development can be achieved only through security and peace. After August 5 (2019), there has been a big change in these three areas,” he said.

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Pradhan says PM directly transferred Rs 53,680 cr into Odisha farmers’ accounts

by | Dec 28, 2020 | Press Releases

Farmers in India, including Odisha, will benefit more from the new agricultural law: Pradhan

Dhenkanal (Odisha)-

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader .

 “During Manmohan Singh’s govt in 2013-14, farmers were paid Rs 1,310 for 1 quintal paddy. Modi government increased it to Rs 1,815 per quintal. PM Modi has directly transferred Rs 53,680 crores into accounts of farmers of Odisha,” Pradhan said while addressing a farmers’ rally in Dhenkanal, Odisha.

 “In the 2013-14 financial year, the Congress government bought 2.6 million metric tonnes of food grains from Odisha, while in the 2019-20 financial year, the Modi government bought 9.05 million metric tonnes of food grains from Odisha,” he added.

 Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, highlighted the agriculture reform laws brought by the central government and said that it will benefit farmers.

 “Farmers in India, including Odisha, will benefit more from the new agricultural law. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the government is committed to making agriculture a profitable business. Under the new agricultural law, farmers can sell their produce at the APMC Mandi and sell their products anywhere in the country to get a fair price for their produce,” he said.

 “The new agricultural law provides for one country and one market. This will allow the mangoes of Dhenkanal to be sold in Mumbai and the litchi of Odisha’s Angul in the West Bengal market. The new agricultural laws have been introduced to make farmers self-sufficient. Ethanol is also planned to be produced from agricultural waste in Dhenkanal after Bargarh in Odisha,” he added.

 The Union Ministers and various BJP leaders are engaged in the outreach programs in order to highlight the benefits of new farm laws against which farmers have been protesting for one month at the gates of the national capital.

 Farmers are protesting against the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

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Hyderabad based start-up develops robot disinfectant

Hyderabad based start-up develops robot disinfectant

by | Dec 28, 2020 | Press Releases

Hyderabad-based start-up ‘H-Bots Robotics’ come up with a robotic disinfectant named ‘ACCORD’

As a part of its fight against the Corona pandemic, a Hyderabad-based start-up ‘H-Bots Robotics’ has come up with a robotic disinfectant named ‘ACCORD’.

Speaking to ANI, Kishan, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of H-Bots said that Robotics has played an equal role to any other field of work that contributed to the ongoing pandemic situation. Right from sanitization to disinfection, robots have been used at various levels and moreover, they have even been used in food delivery and even in doctor-patient interaction across the globe during a pandemic.” ‘ACCORD’, he said is H-Bots’ attempt to contribute in the fight against Covid-19.

“During the pandemic, disinfectants have been on a demand, so we have decided to work on a robotic disinfectant and develop it. While researching this, we found out that there are already people working on the same. But the major difference that we brought in was the cost reduction of the product and it’s functioning.

‘Accord’ will be available at a range between Rs 2.5 lakh rupees to Rs 7 lakh and is available in manual, semi-manual, and autonomous variants,” Kishan said.

Kishan says he discovered his interest in robotics 10 years ago when he was pursuing his bachelor’s degree in technology. Since then he was very keen on robotics. With this interest, in 2017, he set up ‘H-Bots’ along with two other friends. H-Bots while working on developing various artificial intelligence (AI) robots also works as research and development (R&D) on various real-time problems and in developing new technology and setting up labs at various educational institutions.

“India can be a player in the field of robotics. Currently, the post-Covid situation has brought up India to be a better consumer in the field of robotics. But we aim to make India not just a consumer of robotics products but a manufacturer,” he said.

Abhishek, Director of H-Bots said, “With the increasing demand for the robotics products, we are trying to bring ‘ACCORD’ to an international platform and are talking to other countries and international organizations.”

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President lays foundation stone of developmental projects in Diu

by | Dec 28, 2020 | Press Releases

Union Territory has played a “leading role” in implementing the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan:  The President

Daman and Diu/Dadra and Nagar Haveli –

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several projects on Saturday, according to the President’s Secretariat.

 These included the inauguration of — first academic session of IIIT Vadodara-International Campus Diu; and Kamleshwar School, Ghoghla; laying of the foundation stone for — the construction of a school at Saudwadi; improvement of 1.3 kilometers heritage walk-way on Diu City Wall; conservation and facade restoration of heritage precincts (Zampa and market precinct); up-gradation of fruits and vegetable market at Fort Road; and development of integrated municipal solid waste management system for entire urban and rural areas of Diu.

 While speaking on the occasion, the President praised the people and administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu for their efforts in maintaining the civic amenities in the Union Territory.

 He noted that with the efforts of UT, Diu city has now become the first city in India, which is fulfilling 100 per cent of its energy requirement during the day with solar energy.

 “The campaign for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Vocal for Local’ is moving ahead rapidly in the Union Territory. He said that the environment-friendly food stalls established under these initiatives for the sale of local products will not only provide employment to the locals but also provide native taste to tourists,” Kovind said.

 The President said that the Union Territory has played a “leading role” in implementing the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

 “It is a matter of pride that all the three districts of this Union Territory have been declared ‘Open Defecation Free’. The local administration has set an example for the entire country by taking the responsibility of picking up garbage from every household,” he said.

 Due to the “vibrant participation” of the people and the “tireless efforts” of the administration, Daman and Diu got the “first place in the ‘Swachh Survekshan’ of 2019”, he added.

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Two local Al-Badr militants killed in south Kashmir’s Shopian

by | Dec 27, 2020 | Press Releases

The police said that the militants were appealed to surrender. However, they turned down the appeal and started firing indiscriminately.

Srinagar, J&K —

Two local Al-Badr militants were killed and two Army soldiers were injured in an encounter in Kanigam village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday.

An official said that two militants were killed in the gunfight, which was more than 24-hours long. He said that two Army soldiers were also injured yesterday evening as militants tried to break the multi-layer cordon, however the forces again engaged them and killed both the trapped militants in the gunfight.

Earlier, reports said that a joint team of security forces launched a massive cordon and search operation in the Kanigam area. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering an encounter.

Meanwhile, police in a statement said that “During the wee hours on Saturday, the militants were again appealed to surrender. However, they turned down the appeal and started firing indiscriminately.”

“In the ensuing encounter, two militants were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter. They have been identified as Owais Farooq, resident of Kadlabal Awantipora and Asif Lone, resident of Turkwangam Shopian affiliated with proscribed militant outfit Al-Badr,” he said.

A police spokesperson said, “As per police records, both the slain militants were part of the group involved in several militant activities including attacks on security forces and civilian atrocities. Besides, several terror crime cases were registered against Asif Lone including case FIR No. 98/2020 of PS Zainapora, Kashmir pertaining to attack Army Naka party at Trenz Shopian on 07/12/2020 & FIR No. 153/2020 of PS Zainapora pertaining to pasting of posters whereby general public was threatened to keep away from recently concluded DDC elections.”

He said, “Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation and to probe their complicity in other militant crimes.”

The local police said that the last rites of the slain Al-Badr militants shall be performed after conducting their medico-legal formalities at Baramulla and their nearest family members shall be allowed to participate in the last rites.

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Anti-Conversion Bill Approved By MP Cabinet says Shivraj Singh Chauhan

by | Dec 27, 2020 | Press Releases

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan said the new Anti-conversion bill has the provision of jail term of up to 10 years and a fine of minimum Rs 50,000.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said on Saturday that the state cabinet has approved the Dharma Swatantrya (Religious Freedom) Bill 2020, which bars forced conversions.

Chauhan stated, “We will not allow forced conversion of religion by luring, frightening, cheating or misleading a person in Madhya Pradesh. We have strengthened the 1968 law making it more effective and stricter.”

He said the new bill has the provision of jail term of up to 10 years and a fine of minimum Rs 50,000.

Shivraj Singh Chauhan pointed out, “Many instances surfaced where minor girls were converted, married and made to contest Panchayat polls. Very recently, we brought back minor girls from various places. We will not allow this to take place with innocent daughters of the state.”

According to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan’s Office, any marriage conducted with the intention of religious conversion will be considered null. Anyone going through religious conversion willingly as well as the concerned religious leader will have to inform the District Magistrate one month in advance.

The Anti-conversion bill is supposed to be tabled during a three-day session of the Legislative Assembly scheduled to begin on December 28.

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Farmers Protests: Unions to hold talks with government on Dec 29

by | Dec 27, 2020 | Press Releases

Joint Secretary in Agriculture Ministry Vivek Agarwal had written a letter to farmer unions on Dec 24 for the next round of talks.

The farmer unions protesting against the three farm laws on Saturday proposed holding the next round of talks with the government on December 29.

Making the announcement at the joint press conference at Singhu border here, Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav said the government has asked for talks with farmer unions.

“We are making this proposal on the behalf of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha after talking to all organisations that talks between representatives of farmers and the central government should be held on December 29 at 11 am,” he said.

“The first two points in our agenda for talks are- modalities to repeal the three farm laws, and mechanism and procedure to bring a law for providing a legal guarantee on MSP,” Yadav added.

He said there was “letter diplomacy” and the central government has written to them to hold talks.

“Letter diplomacy is going on. We reply to the letters sent by the central government in about two days and the government replies to our letter within hours. Within a few hours of our last letter, Joint Secretary of Agriculture Ministry wrote to us and proposed talks. So, we have decided to go for talks,” he said.

Joint Secretary in Agriculture Ministry Vivek Agarwal had written a letter to farmer unions on December 24 urging them to decide the date and time for the next round of talks.

He had said in the letter that the government is committed to “reach logical solutions” on issues raised by farmer unions and has an “open mind”.

The Prime Minister, who addressed an event on Friday to release next instalment under PM-KISAN scheme, had said that the central government is ready for discussions to address apprehensions concerning the farm laws at any time.

The farmer unions had on December 23 rejected the government proposal for talks, urging it not to repeat the “meaningless amendments” which have been rejected before and to come up with a concrete proposal in writing.

The agitation by farmers on the borders of the national capital entered its 31st day on Saturday. Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava visited Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) where farmers are protesting against the Centre’s farm laws.

The farmers are protesting against Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. They are demanding the repeal of the three laws.

The farmer unions have held five rounds of talks with the government and attended a meeting called by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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8 People returning to Kerala from UK test COVID-19 positive

by | Dec 27, 2020 | Press Releases

A new strain of the COVID-19 was detected in the UK. As per the experts, this strain is more transmissible than other SARS-CoV-2 variants.

At least eight persons who returned from the United Kingdom (UK) to Kerala have tested COVID-19 positive and their swab samples have been sent to National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune for further examination, Health Minister KK Shailaja said on Saturday.

“Research conducted by the Health Department in Kozhikode shows a slight change in the strain of the virus. To be sure, we are conducting this research in all districts of Kerala. This strain is not like the one found in the UK,” Shailaja said in Kannur.

The Health Minister said that there is no need to panic as the death rate in the state due to COVID-19 is still below 0.5 per cent but she added that people need to maintain a strict vigil.

Last week, the new strain of the coronavirus was detected in the UK. As per the experts, this strain is more transmissible than other SARS-CoV-2 variants.

“Due to the local body elections, there was a slight increase in cases and we expected it. The state’s death rate is still below 0.5 per cent,” she said.

A total of 5,397 new COVID-19 cases and 4,506 recoveries were reported in Kerala yesterday.

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Amit Shah calls PMJAY-SEHAT another testament for the welfare of Jammu And Kashmir

by | Dec 27, 2020 | Press Releases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the PMJAY-SEHAT health insurance scheme for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir today.

Asserting that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were deprived of their rights for decades, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)-SEHAT, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the UT on Saturday, was another testament of his resolve towards the welfare of the erstwhile state.

“The launch of PMJAY-SEHAT scheme is yet another testament of PM @NarendraModi’s resolve towards the health security and welfare of every person of J&K who remains deprived of their rights for decades,” Shah tweeted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the “SEHAT” health insurance scheme for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir today. The scheme will cover the remaining one crore population, which was not covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme

Amit Shah said that 229 government and 35 private hospitals have been listed under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, adding that with this, the people of Jammu and Kashmir will be able to avail medical facilities up to Rs 5 lakh free of cost.

“PM Modi wishes to see speedy development in J-K and improvement in the standard of living of people. He presses that democracy should reach the grassroots levels and wishes peace and security for the people of the UT,” Shah said.

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I Came Upon A Lighthouse: Shantanu Naidu announces book about his journey with Ratan Tata

I Came Upon A Lighthouse: Shantanu Naidu announces book about his journey with Ratan Tata

by | Dec 27, 2020 | Press Releases

In his book, Shantanu Naidu talks about intergenerational friendship and his light-hearted moments with Mr Ratan Tata.

A handwritten letter once sent to Mr Ratan Tata started a never-ending journey for Shantanu Naidu. The millennial famous for his dog collar drives and candid Q&As almost every Monday on Instagram is now a published author.

Shantanu Naidu had announced a special surprise for the 26th December on his Instagram 6 days ago. The countdown began on the 20th December when Shantanu posted a cryptic message on his Instagram handle. He wrote, “In 6 days, I will be telling you about something that took a lot of time and courage to create and decide to show it to the world. I can’t help but remember the beginning when I stood from afar and looked at the thought of doing this, not knowing what lies ahead. Not knowing the kind of project I had embarked on without even realizing it. SO EXCITEDDDDDD
Illustration by @sanjanadesai.art “

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Many people tried to guess what the big news will be. Some of them guessed that the person standing on the lighthouse is Mr Ratan Tata.

Another Hint Dropped On Instagram

Shantanu posted another message on his Instagram 4 days ago. It said,” 4 DAYS TO GO!!!! As time went by and, I kept creating and shaping what I’m about to show you in 4 days, I came face to face with a lot of challenges and blessings in my life. Realizations I feel the world too would be interested in knowing, what you would perhaps be interested in knowing. I took a few steps closer, and let it take form, and I’m so glad I did. Illustration by @sanjanadesai.art“

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In the illustration, Shantanu and Winter(Shantanu’s pet) are walking towards the lighthouse.

2 days ago, Shantanu Naidu posted another image on his Instagram, “TWO DAYS TO GO!!! By the time I reached here, I had almost finished doing what I intended to create. In many ways, it was exactly what I wanted to create, and in many ways it was different. I did need the belief and support of so many others who helped me see this project through. Not being able to believe, that I came upon a lighthouse. Illustration by @sanjanadesai.art“

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In the illustration, Shantanu and winter have seemingly reached the lighthouse. They meet Mr Ratan Tata at the lighthouse.

Countdown Finally Ended on the 26th December

Earlier today, Shantanu Naidu revealed the big news on his Instagram,” I am SO EXCITED to announce my first book with @harpercollinsin: “I Came Upon A Lighthouse” an illustrated millennial memoir of life with Mr Tata, out for pre-order on Amazon now!! All the proceeds of this book go to Sparsh Trust an upcoming hustling animal welfare organisation doing great work.
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The thought behind this book has always been that the privilege of knowing Mr Tata personally should not be limited to me alone. There are shades of him other than a humble businessman which I have tried my best to capture in this light-hearted narration. I also wanted to talk about how genuine and wholesome intergenerational friendships can be, and @sanjanadesai.art emotion-drenched illustrations definitely help with that.
A heartfelt note from Mr Tata inside, something he wrote when he finished reading the manuscript.”

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Shantanu Naidu mentions that he wants to share his light-hearted experiences with Mr Ratan Tata, with the world. He wishes to bring to light all that he has lived and felt all this while, in this journey with him. The name of book is ‘I Came Upon A Lighthouse’. In his book, Shantanu Naidu talks about intergenerational friendship and his light-hearted moments with Mr Ratan Tata.

To pre-order the book, visit https://amzn.to/3oaENTy

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