Acclaimed socio-technologist Dr Chintan Vaishnav has been appointed as the new Mission Director for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a flagship initiative of the Government of India under the auspices of NITI Aayog. He is taking over the charge from Mr Ramanathan Ramanan, seconded by Tata Consultancy Services to NITI Aayog, who had been leading AIM...
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Cabinet Secretary Reviews the COVID Status with all States/UTs
COVID situation in 11 States/UTs a matter of ‘Serious Concern’ Situation particularly worrying in Maharashtra, Punjab and Chhattisgarh Vaccination is one of the 5 tools- Enhanced Testing, Strict Containment, Prompt Contact Tracing & Enforcement of COVID Appropriate Behaviour- to contain the Surge Emphasised Posted On: 02 APR 2021 6:26PM by PIB Delhi Cabinet Secretary Shri...
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Jal Jeevan MissionTruly Becoming A People’s Movement, Garners Huge Interest Among MPs During Budget Session of Parliament
Ministry of Jal Shakti Issues Advisory To All States/ UTs For Considering Suggestions From MPs As Well As Encouraging MPs To Discuss Implementation of JJM In DISHA Meeting For Time-Bound Completion Of Works Posted On: 02 APR 2021 5:40PM by PIB Delhi Union Government’s flagship programme, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is under implementation in partnership...
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MoS Jal Shakti Shri Rattan Lal Kataria Expresses Pleasure on Jal Jeevan Mission Crossing
MoS Jal Shakti Shri Rattan Lal Kataria Expresses Pleasure on Jal Jeevan Mission Crossing the 4 Crore Mark& 38% of Rural Population Being Provided Tap Connections The Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Rattan Lal Kataria expressed his pleasure and congratulated the officials as Jal Jeevan Mission crossed the 4 Crore mark in providing...
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Factual report on incident involving EVM at Karimganj
Action taken against Presiding Officer & re-poll ordered for PS 149 Ratabari, Assam as added precaution Posted On: 02 APR 2021 12:44PM by PIB Delhi 1. The polling party of No. 149- Indira M.V. School of LAC 1 Ratabari(SC) met with an unfortunate incident on 01 April 2021. The polling party comprised of a Presiding...
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Atal Innovation Mission launches ‘AIM-PRIME’, in partnership with BMGF &Venture Center
In a major push towards deep technology and driving the country to become a digitally transformed nation, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog today launched AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers on Innovations, Market-Readiness & Entrepreneurship), an initiative to promote and support science-based deep-tech startups & ventures across India. In this regard, AIM has joined hands with...
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Union Health Secretary and Member NITI Aayog chair High Level meet to review the COVID19
Union Health Secretary and Member NITI Aayog chair High Level meet to review the COVID19 Status and Public Health Measures taken by Punjab and Chandigarh State/UT advised to efficiently implement “Test, Track, Treat, Vaccinate” Strategy Increased testing, effective contact tracing, strict containment, intensification of vaccination drive, and enforcement of physical distancing measures to be the...
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Extension of Time for Intimation of Aadhaar and Certain Other Time Limits
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain time limits specified under the various tax and Benami laws have been extended by the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2020 and subsequent notifications issued under this Act. The extended last date for intimating Aadhaar number under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the...
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Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills
(For the Quarter ending June 2021) Posted On: 31 MAR 2021 8:17PM by PIB Delhi The Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2021 as under: Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills (April 1,...
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Since launch of Jal Jeevan Mission, over 4 Crore rural homes provided with tap water connections
Announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 15th August, 2019, with the aim to provide tap water supply to every rural home by 2024, Jal Jeevan Mission has reached a new milestone of providing over 4 Crore rural households with tap water supply. Now, 7.24 Crore (38%) i.e. more than 1/3rd of rural households...