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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS -2023

COARSE GRAINS
DIET RICH GRAINS
On the initiative of India, the world is celebrating 2023 as
the International Year of Millets , and India, the world leader
in coarse grains, is becoming a torchbearer for the world
in this special year...
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of British colonialism. The government is attempting to strengthen
Indian identity by eradicating all forms of colonialism. Changes in
policy are also being implemented. Hundreds of British laws have
changed, as has the tradition, timing, and date of the Union Budget,
which for decades followed the time of the British Parliament.

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general finance.

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the month of February to February 1. The Budget time
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Slavery should not exist anywhere in our being,
not even in the most remote corners of our minds
or habits. We should end it there. We must break
free from the mindset of slavery.
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
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Principal Director General,
Press Information Bureau,
New Delhi
SENIOR CONSULTING EDITOR
SANTOSH KUMAR
SENIOR ASST. CONSULTING EDITOR
PAWAN KUMAR

ASST. CONSULTING EDITOR

AKHILESH KUMAR
CHANDAN KUMAR CHOUDHARY The year 2023 has arrived as a glorious year for India. Alongwith G20
COVER STORY leadership, on the initiative of India the United Nations has declared
LANGUAGE EDITORS this year as the International Year of Millets.... | 6-21
SUMIT KUMAR (English),
JAY PRAKASH GUPTA (English),
NEWS BRIEFS  | 4-5
NADEEM AHMED (Urdu), PRAVASI BHARATIYA OUR
PAULAMI RAKSHIT (Bengali) 'RASHTRADOOT' SASHAKT YUVA, VIKSIT BHARAT
THE WHOLE WORLD OUR PM Narendra Modi's address on 'Youth Day' celebrated on
the occasion of Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary | 22
SENIOR DESIGNERS SWADESH
RAVINDRA KUMAR SHARMA HIGHLIGHTS OF 74TH REPUBLIC DAY | 23-26
RAJEEV BHARGAVA
INDIA WORKING TO ADDRESS ITS WATER
DESIGNERS CHALLENGES WITH PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION | | 30-31
ABHAY GUPTA Prime Minister Narendra UNION CABINET DECISIONS
FIROZ AHMAD Modi's address at the 17th BHIM UPI Transaction Promotion Scheme and Approval for
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas formation of Multi-State Cooperative Export Society | 32-33
Convention 27-29
INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS
The role of India's scientific strength is important  | 34-35
Sacrificed every thing for the
defence of motherland and PM AYUSHMAN BHARAT HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE
nation building MISSION
... so that there is early detection of disease and there is
no delay in investigation | 36-37

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHIEF SECRETARIES

A platform to strengthen Team India spirit  | 38-39

RIVER WATERWAYS, NEW STRENGTH OF INDIA

World's longest river cruise - MV Ganga Vilas
Our freedom fighters fought flagged off  | 40-41
tirelessly to free the
motherland from the slavery of VANDE BHARAT- INDIA'S TRANSITION TO SELF-RELIANCE
the British and dedicated each Two Vande Bharat trains in 15 days | 42-43
and every day, every moment
of time, every particle of life for
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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS GIVING THE MESSAGE OF
RICH NUTRITION AND CLIMATE SUSTAINABILITY

Greetings! to become the global hub for millets with a

production of over 1.8 Crore tonnes. India
The Covid pandemic has made all of us realize produces more than 80 percent of the millet
the importance of health and nutritional produced in Asia.
security. Once-in-a-century pandemic and the Since ancient times, Bajra and coarse
arising conflicts around the world has shown cereals have been a part of India's agriculture,
that food security is still a concern for the culture and civilization. Our cover story
planet. At such a time, the global movement this time is based on the importance of
towards millets is an important step, as this nutritious grain in the backdrop of the
they are easy to grow, climate-resilient and International Year of Millets. India aims to
drought-resistant. shape a global mass movement by creating
Millet has a proud history of being one of a better approach towards the use of millets.
the earliest crops cultivated by humans. They Renowned scientist Shambhu Nath De
have been an important food source in the features in the personality section whose
past but over time they began to disappear discovery saved the lives of cholera patients.
from the food plate. Now it is the need of Pradhan Mantri Aatmanirbhar Swasth Bharat
the hour to make them a food option for the Yojana, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Republic
future. When agriculture becomes stagnant Day highlights, G-20 related programmes,
it affects our health, under this backdrop decisions of the Union Cabinet, projects and
millets are a good way to promote agriculture programs dedicated by the Prime Minister to
and dietary diversity. the nation are part of this issue. Along with
India celebrated the Year of Millets in this, in the series of Amrit Mahotsav read
2018 to promote millets as a food that about the heroic saga of the great freedom
helps in providing nutrition to the remotest fighters.
parts of India and the world. The world has Keep sending your suggestions to us.
embraced the initiatives taken by India
from yoga to millets. On India's initiative the
United Nations declared the year 2023 as the
International Year of Millets. Importantly, the
enthusiasm for food made from millets is
increasing rapidly in the world. India is poised
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GOVERNMENT ISSUES REVISED

ONLINE GAMING RULES
O nline gaming is emerging as an
industry in the country and is
growing rapidly. Its role in developing
a trillion-dollar digital economy in
India by 2025–2026 is very important.
With a view to strengthening the
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rules 2021 pertaining to online gaming online gaming. Arrangement of mandatory
for public consultation. verification of players.
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"The rules are simple: we would like the follow the rules applicable in India.
online gaming ecosystem to expand
and grow and be an important catalyst Around 40 to 45 percent of gamers in India are
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to India’s one trillion dollar digital women, so keeping the gaming ecosystem
economy goal by 2025–26." "We also safe is all the more important.
envision a bigger role for startups in Draft rules have strict provisions against
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the online gaming industry." He added betting and wagering.

that the ministry would be holding
The online games that allow wagering on the
n
another set of public consultations to
outcome are effectively a no-go area.
finalize the policy soon.

'HAR GHAR BIJLI YOJANA' ILLUMINATES

J&K VILLAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME
T he people of Tethan Gujjar township in
Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir are
showering accolades on Prime Minister Narendra
Modi's 'Har Ghar Bijli Yojana'. The residents here
have seen electric light for the first time in their
lives in their village. The villagers say that this light every household for the progress of the country. It
is not just for their homes but that it will transform was announced in August 2015 that electricity would
their lives. When the power supply started, not only be provided to the villages that were previously dark.
the villagers but also the electricity department Now, in the process of providing electricity to every
personnel started dancing in front of the new household, electricity has reached Tethan village,
transformer. with a population of 200 people, under a central
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed scheme. Residents of this place, Fazuluddin Khan
power, he took a pledge to provide electricity to and Zafar Khan, say that they have seen electric light
for the first time.
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28 BRO INFRA PROJECTS WORTH RS 724 CRORE

DEDICATED TO THE NATION
A long with the security of any nation or
defence preparedness, the socio-economic
development of the region, especially the border
area, has special strategic importance. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi does not consider a
remote village as the end but sees it as a gateway
to prosperity. He emphasizes developing facilities
in the border villages. The central government's
resolve for development in the border area is a
testimony to the fact that on January 3, Defence helpful in meeting health-related needs. In the
Minister Rajnath Singh in Arunachal Pradesh programme, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
dedicated 28 infrastructure projects to the said the top priority of the government led by
nation, including the Siyom Bridge on the Along- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to connect the
Yinkiong Road. The projects completed by the border areas and ensure the development of
Border Roads Organization include 22 bridges, the residents there. It aims to build a strong and
including Siyom, seven border state and union self-reliant "New India" to effectively deal with
territory roads in the northern and north-eastern the challenges of the future. India has always
regions, and three other projects. Along with this, been against war, but if it is imposed on us, we
two telemedicine nodes in Ladakh and one in will definitely fight. We are making sure that the
Mizoram were also inaugurated, which will be nation is safe from all kinds of threats.

OVER 1700 E-BUSES HIT ROAD DIRECT TAX

UNDER FAME INDIA PHASE-2 COLLECTION
U nder the Central Government's FAME India Phase-2
scheme, the State Government and Transport
INCREASED BY
Corporation across the country have so far placed orders ABOUT 25%
for the purchase of 3538 buses, out of which 1716 buses
are plying on the road till the first week of January. The
buses that have been launched under this scheme of the
Central Government include
T he country's direct tax collection
has increased by about 25 per cent.
India's total tax collection has increased
300 buses for the National by 24.58% to Rs 14.71 lakh crore in the
Capital Territory of Delhi. financial year 2022-2023 till January 10,
The central government in which personal income tax collection
had approved the purchase has major share. Deducting the refund
of 300 buses for Delhi amount, the collection has been Rs 12.31
Transport Corporation and lakh crore, which is 19.55 percent more in
100 electric buses for last mile the same period in the last financial year.
connectivity for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in August, The increase in corporate income tax
2019. Delhi Transport Corporation has placed orders for is 19.72 per cent while the increase in
the purchase of buses at different times, out of which personal income tax is 30.46 per cent.
250 buses have already been delivered. Union Ministry This is 86.68 percent of the target set in
of Heavy Industries has provided 50 more buses to the budget for the current financial year.
fulfill the commitment. For these 300 buses, the central An estimate of Rs 14.20 lakh crore has
government will give an incentive of Rs 165 crore to DTC. been made in the budget.

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Cover Story Nutritious Cereals: India Leading

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS - 2023

INDIA'S GIFT TO THE

WORLD
2023 will go down in Indian history as a glorious year. The United Nations
has declared this year the International Year of Millets on the initiative of
India, which presided over a powerful group like the G-20. Recognizing the
importance of coarse cereals and taking the lead in providing nutritious food
to the people while also creating indigenous and global demand, India is
establishing itself as a world leader during this special year...

Come, let us explore the importance of coarse cereals for the people and
how the International Year of Millets (2023) will spark a mass movement
for a more secure, sustainable, and healthy future.

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O
n December 20, about a month and a half ago, a one-of-
a-kind lunch was hosted in the Parliament. The country's
Vice President, Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, former
Prime Ministers, leaders of both Houses of Parliament,
presidents of various political parties, MPs, and officials
were all present. It was more than a political gathering or a series of
food-related gatherings; it aimed to improve people's nutrition and
health. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision is based on the belief
that India's ancient nutritious grain should reclaim its rightful place
on the food plate. Top-level policymakers themselves took part in this
symbolic initiative. This event is also significant because the world is
celebrating this year, 2023, as the International Year of Millets , which
has been initiated by India.
Millets are a valuable natural gift to humanity, so declaring 2023
the International Year of Millets is nothing short of a gift to the
entire humanity. Millets have long been used in Indian cuisine, but
the Green Revolution of the 1960s, which promoted food security,
reduced the importance of millets. Gradually, the attention to it waned
to the point where it not only vanished from the plate, but production
also declined due to lack of consumption. Millets accounted for
approximately 40% of all crop cereals prior to the Green Revolution
but fell to approximately 20% in the years that followed. Commercial
crops such as pulses, oilseeds, and maize encroached on previously
cultivated land. Commercial crops are profitable, and their production
is aided by a variety of policies, including subsidies, government
procurement, and inclusion in the public distribution system. Despite
this, with the change in eating habits, calorie-rich fine cereals began
to take precedence on the plate. Millets are not new to the country.
Previously, there was such a structure in the rural environment amidst
fewer facilities that even small farmers used to produce cereals

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according to their needs. Food cereals that were left

over after meeting the needs of the family were sold
at the market. Agriculture gradually became more
competitive in terms of profit. Farmers' reliance on
wheat and paddy increased as agriculture became
a source of income. Indian farmers have produced
enough food to feed the country while also supplying
the rest of the world. Now that the country leads in
food grain and horticulture production, it is critical to
focus on nutritious cereals. Today, there is a need
for nutrition, and research is being conducted in
depth and thoroughly. Scholars are brainstorming,
lectures are being held in various locations, and
millets are said to be necessary for good health.
In this regard, Prime Minister Modi has stated that
we should work for millets, and millets, like yoga,
are being promoted on his initiative in the country
Once-in-a-century pandemic and around the world. Consumption and production
and the arising conflicts of millets are increasing in response to the Prime
Minister's call.
around the world has shown In this context, the Indian government recognised
that food security is still the importance of millets in achieving nutritional
a concern for the planet. security in the country and made several efforts in
this direction. It included the recognition of millets
Climate change can also as nutritious cereals, the National Year of Millets in
affect food availability.
At such a time, a global
movement on millets is an
important step, as they are
easy to grow, climate-friendly
and drought-resistant.
– Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister

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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS: 72 COUNTRIES SUPPORTED PROPOSAL

Millets (Jowar, Bajra, Ragi etc.) are the oldest food items known to mankind.
Coarse cereals are the earliest crops that were cultivated in India. Many such
evidences have been found, which show that millets were eaten during the
Indus Valley Civilization. Recognising the importance of coarse grains in
providing nutritious food to the people and creating indigenous and global
demand, the Government of India, on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, played a leading role in declaring 2023 the International Year of Millets
in the United Nations General Assembly. India's proposal was supported by 72
countries and in March 2021 itself, the United Nations declared the year 2023
as the International Year of Millets .

2018 and the proposal at the United Nations General

Assembly to celebrate International Year of Millets,
as well as a variety of other small-scale policies.
Congratulations to the United Nations and
the Food and Agriculture Organization for THE COVID PANDEMIC AND IMPORTANCE
the launch of the International Year of OF FOOD
Millets 2023! I also appreciate the various The COVID pandemic has made everyone realise
Member States who supported our proposal how important health and nutritional security are.
to mark the International Year of Millets. Covid, Conflict, and Climate are the three Cs. Each
of these has had an impact on food security in some
Millet has a proud history of being one of
way. It is critical to include nutrition in food items
the earliest crops cultivated by humans. in such a situation. Celebrating the International
They have been an important food source in Year of Millets will increase domestic and global
the past but the need of the hour is to make consumption of millets, as well as employment and
them a food substitute for the future!” economic strength. Whatever has been given by
Indian tradition, culture, practise, natural products,
– Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
and nature is unquestionably perfect for keeping

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MAJOR INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

n SIGNIFICANCE: In view of the rich nutritional n CORPORATE WORLD SHOULD COME
content of millets, the central government has FORWARD: In a webinar organized on February
notified millets as nutri-cereals in April 2018. 24, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called
n AWARENESS: Creating awareness among upon the corporate world to come forward in
farmers for nutritious cereals like Ragi, Jowar, branding and promotion of Indian coarse grains.
Bajra and many other coarse cereals through n COMPULSORY IN CANTEENS: To promote the
demonstration and training for nutritious cereals consumption of millets keeping in mind their
under National Food Security Mission. health benefits, the central government has
n RESEARCH-STARTUPS: Popularizing Nutritious directed all department offices to introduce and
Millets through R&D support. Startups and promote millets in their canteens and meetings.
entrepreneurs are also getting support to develop n POSHAN ABHIYAAN: In order to increase
recipes and products that promote consumption nutrition among children, the Central Government
of millets. has requested the State Governments to explore
n BIO-FORTIFIED VARIETIES: Eight bio-fortified the possibility of introducing coarse cereals
varieties/hybrids of millets have been released under the PM Poshan Yojana, with priority given
for cultivation from 2018 to February 2022 to those districts where coarse cereals are
included in the diet as a culturally accepted habit.
n EXPORT PROMOTION: Ministry of Commerce
and Industry through its apex agricultural export
n OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIA: By declaring 2023
promotion body, Agricultural and Processed as the International Year of Millets 2023, the
Food Products Export Development Authority United Nations General Assembly has worked
(APEDA) has come up with a comprehensive towards increasing the area under cultivation of
strategy from December 2022 to promote export coarse cereals worldwide. India being the largest
of nutritious food grains worldwide. producer of coarse cereals in the world is taking
comprehensive steps to take advantage of this
n E-CATALOGS: For the promotion of Indian opportunity.
coarse grains and products, the Center has
developed 30 e-catalogues on each of the target
countries, covering the range of different Indian
coarse grains and products available for export.
It contains the list of active exporters, startups,
Farmers Producer Organizations and importer/
retail chain/hyper markets etc. It is to be given to
Indian Embassies abroad, importers, exporters,
startups and stakeholders.
n GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP: NITI Aayog signed MILLETS ARE THE BEST: At the launch
a letter of intent with the United Nations World
ceremony of the International Year of Millets
Food Program on 20 December 2021. The
partnership focuses on mainstreaming millets 2023 organized by the United Nations Food
and supporting India in sharing knowledge and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome
globally in the backdrop of International Year of (Italy), Prime Minister Modi emphasized on
Millets 2023. making millets a food option for the future. He
n EMPHASIS ON BRANDING: The Union Budget also explained how climate change is affecting
2022-23 has also emphasized that assistance food availability. The Prime Minister had said,
will be provided for post-harvest value addition, "Coarse grains are good for the consumer, the
increasing domestic consumption and branding farmer and the climate."
of millet products nationally and internationally.

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COARSE CEREALS MAKES THE BODY STRONG

Helps in keeping the heart healthy.
Suitable food for people suffering Protects body cells from damage.
from diabetes. Prevents uncontrolled Reduces the risk of colon cancer
increase of sugar in the blood. and heart disease.

Iron is found in

S
LL E T
abundance, so

MI

JOWAR
it is effective in KUT
KI
increasing blood Rich in Vitamin
in the body. E, protects body
RL
EA
SANWA
tissues from injury.

P
All millets are
gluten free. Doctors
recommend it for
patients suffering from
Helpful in O
strengthening KOD celiac disease
RAGI
the nervous
system. F OX
T
NA

Helpful in bone
CH E

AI

development and
LM
ILLET

removing anemia in the

body.
Controls depression and
low blood pressure. It also
Foxtail millet- Contains sufficient amount of
prevents substances that
calcium, strengthens bones and also helps in
harm the body.
prevention of osteoporosis disease.

WHAT IS COARSE GRAIN?

n Coarse grains generally come under the any human being healthy. But time passes and
category of small grain crops. They are also in the name of modernity, due to busy lifestyle,
often called nutritious grains or low water many times we forget the good things slowly
grains. These include jowar, bajra, ragi, kutki, and in the name of progress we adopt many
kakun, cheena, sava, kodo and other millets. other things in our lives.
n Millet grows in dry land. It grows in areas with Progress is necessary, but progress that is
less water. Coarse cereals in India are mainly in harmony with nature is better for human life
grown in states with low to moderate rainfall and the country. Today, we find many things and
(200–800 mm). pay high prices for them; among them are many
things whose seeds are not kept by anyone, and
n Millets form part of the regular diet for small
and dryland farmers in sub-Saharan Africa farmers do not even sow them, but they are still
and Asia. Rich nutrients are available in it and produced naturally and seasonally. People who
these crops are the main source of livelihood know about their quality, use them. God has also
for the farmers. taken care of the balance. It is worth noting that
n Millets are used for food, fodder, biofuel and
COVID was not the first pandemic, nor will it be
alcohol. That's why millets are called smart the last. If more epidemics occur, they may be
foods because they are better for consumers, more deadly. As a result, the International Year
better for farmers and better for the planet. of Millets becomes even more important in

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preparing for pandemic food security implications. in food processing. Coarse cereals and millets, for
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says millet was one example, have high nutritional values. They are also
of the first crops grown by humans. As an important resistant to challenging agro-climatic conditions.
source of nutrients, it is critical to emphasise millets They are also referred to as "nutrition-rich and
as a future food option. climate-resilient" crops. Coarse cereals are more
nutritious than fine cereals. They are much better for
CALL IT NUTRITIOUS GRAIN, NOT COARSE
our health than the cereals we currently consume.
GRAIN...
Besides, the farmers who grow it are small and work
Millets are widely regarded as an ancient grain. It
in unirrigated areas. It is also known as "organic
has a longer history than the more modern cereals
farming" because the use of chemical fertilisers
we consume. Millets were discovered in the Indus
and pesticides is minimal. What was once thought
Valley Civilization, according to some artefacts
to be coarse grain is now changing. It is now
recovered from the Indus Valley Civilization, and
acknowledged as a superfood. The emphasis is on
India is the world's largest producer. India produces
increasing demand so that farmers can get better
approximately 1.80 crore metric tonnes of millets,
prices.
accounting for approximately 20% of global
Millets are a type of alternative food that can help
production. Around 130 of the world's 200 countries
meet the increasing demand for vegetarian foods.
produce nutritious cereals in some form or another.
Millets contribute to both a healthy diet and a safe
And India produces nine different types of nutritious
environment. It is God's natural gift to humanity.
cereals. There are also nutritional security solutions

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Indian millets are a group of nutrient-dense, drought- Year of Millets will raise awareness of millets'
tolerant crops that are primarily grown in India's contribution to food security and nutrition, as well
arid and semi-arid regions. It is a small-seeded as motivate stakeholders to maintain and improve
grass in the Poaceae botanical family. They are millet production. At the same time, it will draw
food for million of resource -constrained farmers attention and encourage investment in research and
and also fodder for their domesticated animals. development.
It has a significant impact on the ecological and
INDIA BECOMING A PIONEER IN MILLETS
economic security of India. This millet is also known
The Government of India has launched an initiative
as "coarse grain" or "poor grain." Indian millets are
to promote millets, or nutritious cereals, both in
high in protein, vitamins, and minerals. They're also
India and abroad. Its flavour is its specialty. India's
gluten-free and have a low glycemic index, so they're
goal is not only to export millets, but also to reach
a great option for people with celiac disease or
out to the people and care for their health. India
diabetes.
came up with the idea at a time when the world is
The pandemic has highlighted the need to
dealing with an epidemic like Covid. The Indian
supplement the income of small and marginal
government is planning to spread it around the
farmers, and millets can be one of the best options
world. The government is making an effort to better
for doing so. Millet is a climate-resilient crop that
serve nutritious food cereals from India at all events
can be grown with little water, low carbon emissions,
hosted by all agencies and embassies. Its specialty
and even in drought conditions. The International
should be communicated to the public; this process

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HOW INDIA WILL LEAD ON THE GLOBAL STAGE IN

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS
n To promote exports of Indian millets, the Centre plans some important food shows, buyer-seller meets and
to facilitate the participation of exporters, farmers and road shows.
traders in 16 international trade expos and buyer-seller n As part of promoting Indian Millets, APEDA plans to
meets. showcase millets and their value-added products on
n In accordance with India's strong policy of promotion global platforms such as Gulfood 2023, Foodex, Seoul
of coarse cereals, cooperation of Indian Missions Food & Hotel Show, Saudi Agro Food and Fine Food
abroad will be taken in branding and promotion of Show in Sydney (Australia), Food & Beverage Show,
Indian coarse cereals. Along with international chefs Belgium, Biofac, Germany and Anuga Food Fair, Winter
(cooks) as well as potential outlets like departmental Fancy Food Show at San Francisco
stores, super markets and hyper markets have been n As per the millets strategy of the Centre, leading
identified as buyers, so that B2B meetings can be held international retail supermarkets like Lulu Group,
and direct contact can be made. Carrefour, Al Jazeera, Al Maya, Walmart will be roped
n Ambassadors of foreign missions in India of the target in to set up Millets Corners for branding and promotion
countries and potential importers will be invited to of millets.
showcase various millet products including 'ready to n APEDA has also created a separate section for coarse
eat' millet products and assist in B2B meetings. cereals on its website and country-wise and state-wise
n Programmes to promote millets have been established e-catalogues have been uploaded for the information
in South Africa, Dubai, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, of the stakeholders.
Saudi Arabia, Sydney, Belgium, Germany, the United n The government has started preparing a five-year
Kingdom and the United States. The concerned strategic plan to promote millets and their value-
departments of the Ministry of Agriculture will facilitate added products in the international market.
the participation of various stakeholders in India in

will continue throughout the year. India, which

is chairing the G-20, will also serve at least one
millet-based dish at all of its events. During the
initial meeting, many millets dishes were kept For the past sometimes, whenever any
on the main course menu in front of the guests.
Globally, there is a growing preference for coarse
foreign guest and head of state comes to
cereals. When a foreign guest or a head of state India, it is my endeavour to get dishes made
has visited India in the past, Prime Minister Modi of millets for them. My experience is that
has tried to offer dishes made from our coarse
they like this dish very much and also try to
cereals. These dishes are also popular among
visitors from other countries. collect a lot of information regarding our
These initiatives by the government will help coarse grains. I urge our farmer brothers
raise global awareness about the importance of and sisters to adopt millets as much as
millets in sustainable agriculture as well as their
benefits as a smart food and a superfood. With a possible and take advantage of it. Today
production of over 1.80 crore metric tonnes, India many such startups are emerging, which
is poised to become the global hub for millets. are working on Millets.
More than 80% of the millets produced in Asia
– Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
are produced in India. The first evidence of these

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The Centre has set up the Nutri Cereals Export Promotion

GLOBAL OUTLOOK OF MILLETS
n

Forum to accelerate exports of potential products,

including millets, and remove bottlenecks in the supply
Millets Area and Production Region-wise (2019)
chain of nutrigrains.
n Millets have higher nutritive value than more commonly AREA AREA (Lakh Production
consumed grains like rice and wheat. Millets are rich in Hectares) (Lakh Tonnes)
calcium, iron and fibre and help in fortifying nutrients Africa 489 423
essential for healthy growth of children. Also, the use
of millets in baby food and nutritional products is on America 53 193
the rise. Asia 162 215
n According to the DGCIS data, India has registered a Europe 8 20
growth of 8.02 percent in the export of coarse cereals in
the financial year 2021-22, as 159,332.16 metric tonnes Australia and 6 12
of coarse cereals were exported, while the export of New Zealand
coarse cereals during the same period last year was India 138 173
147,501.08 metric tonne.
World 718 863
n The major countries to which India exports coarse
grains are United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, n India produces >170 Lakh tonnes (80% of Asia and 20% of global
Libya, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, United Kingdom production)
and America. Coarse cereals exported by India include n Global average yield: 1229 kg/ha, India (1239 kg/ha)
Bajra, Ragi, Kaneri, Jowar and Buckwheat. 16 major
types of coarse cereals are produced and exported.
These include Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Kangni, Cheena, Kodo, addition and enhancing farmers' income. APEDA
Sava/Sawa/Jhangora, Kutki, Kuttu, Chaulai and Brown launched a variety of coarse grain products for all age
Top Millet. groups at affordable prices ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 15
during Aahar Food Fair, Asia's largest B2B international
n APEDA has also signed an MoU with IIMR for value
food and hospitality fair.

grains was discovered by the Indus Civilization. It

was among the first plants to be used as a food
This special year will help raise worldwide source. It is grown in approximately 131 countries
and is a traditional food for approximately
awareness of the important role of millets in 600 million Asian and African people. The
sustainable agriculture and their benefits International Year of Millets is being observed at
as smart and superfoods. This special year the initiative of the Government of India in order
mainly aims to provide four opportunities. to create a mass movement to ensure that Indian
millets, delicacies, and value-added products are
First – increasing the contribution of millets
accepted globally. This year represents a once-
to food security, second – increasing global in-a-lifetime opportunity to promote better food
production, third – ensuring efficient system connectivity in order to increase global
processing, transportation, storage and production, ensure efficient processing and
consumption. and fourth – sustainable consumption, encourage better crop rotation,
and promote millets as a key component of food
production and quality of millets with
commodities.
stakeholder participation.
BOOST WITH A LONG-TERM STRATEGY
The government is organising a number of

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MILLETS:
Ladakh
NUTRITIOUS
CEREAL
Jammu
kashmir

Himachal
Pradesh
Punjab
Uttarakhand

Haryana Arunachal
Pradesh
Rajasthan Sikkim

Assam Nagaland
Uttar Pradesh Meghalaya
Bihar
Manipur

Tripura
Jharkhand Mizoram
Gujarat West
Bengal
arh

Madhya Pradesh
isg
att
Chh

Maharashtra
Odisha
Browntop Millet

Little Millet
Telangana

Goa
Andhra Kodo Millet
Pradesh
Karnataka

Foxtail Millet Pearl Millet

Tamil Nadu Finger Millet

Kerala Proso Millet

Barnyard Millet
Sorghum

MILLET PRODUCTION AREA IN ​​INDIA

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programmes both in the country and abroad

to increase the popularity of millets and other
nutritious cereals. Further, all Ministries and
Departments of the Government of India, in
collaboration with the Department of Agriculture

I am positive that 2023, the and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) and the Department
of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE),
International Year of Millets, will promote nutritional cereals. The International
Year of Millets action plan focuses on strategies
will launch a mass movement to increase production, consumption, exports,
branding, and so on. To promote millets, the
towards a safe, sustainable central government has also launched the PLI
scheme. On March 31, the government approved
and healthy future. States the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for
should work on research the food processing industry with an outlay of
Rs 10,900 crore as part of the Prime Minister's
related to millet products Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan announcement. The
scheme will be implemented over a seven-year
like processing, packaging, period, from 2021-22 to 2026-27.
The primary goals of the scheme include
marketing, branding etc." developing global food manufacturing champions
and promoting Indian food brands in international
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister markets. The scheme has identified specific
food products with high growth potential for

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NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF MILLETS

(In 100 Gm Edible Portion)

Cereals Proteins Fats Carbs. Energy Calcium Iron

(gm) (gm) (gm) (kg) (mg) (mg)

Jowar 10.4 3.1 70.7 349 25 5.4

Bajra 11.8 4.8 67.0 361 42 11.0

Ragi 7.7 1.5 72.6 328 350 3.9

Kodo 9.8 1.6 66.6 353 35 1.7

Kutki 8.7 5.3 75.7 340 0.02 2.8

Sanwa 6.93 2.0 80.6 333 23.2 6.9

Foxtail 10.3 3.1 69.9 349 30.1 3.7
Millet

SEVEN STRONG 'SUTRAS' OF INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS

SOURCE MINISTRY AND DEPARTMENTS
Increase in production/productivity DA&FW/DARE

Nutrition & Health Benefits Independent Ministries/FSSAI Value Addition

Processing, Culinary Development Food Processing Industries and Ministry

of Tourism
Entrepreneurship/Startup/Group Commerce and DA&FW
Development

Branding, Publicity, Spreading Awareness All Ministries

International Reach Ministries of Commerce and Foreign Affairs

Policy Steps for Mainstreaming Department of Food & Public

Distribution and DA&FW.

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INDIA: PRODUCTION OF COARSE CEREALS DURING THE LAST 10 YEARS

India is one of the major producers of Millet in the world. Production of Millets in India
increased from 1.45 crore tonnes in 2015-16 to 1.8 crore tonnes in 2020-21

Jowar Bajra Ragi Small Bajra (Figures in lakh tonnes)

BENEFITS OF BAJRA
assistance. These include millet-based products
n Bajra has beneficial effects on the that are "ready to cook" or "ready to eat" (RTC or
management and prevention of RTE). To monitor the programmes and policies for
Hyperlipidemia and the risk of CVD the popularisation of nutrigrains, a Committee of
n It has been found to be helpful in weight Secretaries chaired by the Cabinet Secretary and a
loss, BMI and high blood pressure. Core Committee chaired by the Secretary, DA&FW,
n In India, bajra is commonly consumed and Secretary DARE have been constituted.
with legumes, which complement the The government has taken several steps to
protein, increase the amino acid content, promote millet. In 2018, the National Year of Millet
and increase the overall digestibility of the was observed in order to generate domestic and
protein. global demand and provide people with nutritious
food. Because of millet's nutritional value, the
n Bajra based value added products in the
government designated it as a cereal in April
ready to cook, ready to eat category are
2018, and it was included in the Poshan Mission
easily accessible and convenient for the
campaign. While there are over 500 startups active
urban population.
across the market value chain, the Indian Institute
n Bajra is used for dual purposes- food as of Millets Research has taken onboard 250 of
well as fodder, which makes its cultivation them through RKVY-Raftaar. Over 66 startups have
more efficient. received funding totaling more than Rs 6.2 crore,
n Bajra cultivation helps in reducing the with another 25 approved for future funding.
carbon footprint. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has
developed a comprehensive strategy to promote
Indian coarse cereal exports to the world beginning
in December 2022 through its agricultural export
promotion body, the Agricultural and Processed
Food Products Export Development Authority
(APEDA). The Central Government is organising
the International Year of Millets on a domestic and
international scale in order to popularise millets and

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MILLETS IN INDIA: FACTS AND FIGURES

n India produces all nine commonly grown n India exported coarse cereal products
millets and is the largest producer and fifth worth $34.32 million during 2021-22.
largest exporter of millets in the world. Coarse cereals worth $26.97 million were
One or more species of millets are grown exported in the year 2020-21.
in most of the states of India. n India's exports of coarse cereals have
n India recorded a 27 percent increase in the grown consistently at a CAGR of about 3
production of coarse cereals in 2021-22. percent during the last 5 years preceding
2020.
n Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana,
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, n Asia and Africa are the major production
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and consumption centers of coarse grain
and Telangana are the major producers of crops. India, Niger, Sudan and Nigeria are
coarse cereals in India. major producers of millets.
n Under National Mission on Food Security n Sorghum and Proso millet (common millet)
(NFMS) program NFMS-POSHAK is being are the most widely grown coarse cereals in
implemented in 212 districts of 14 states. 112 and 35 countries, respectively. Jowar
and bajra cover more than 90% of the area
n There are over 500 start-ups working in the
and production. The rest of the production
millets value-addition chain in India, while
comes from Ragi (Finger millet), Cheena
the Indian Agricultural Research Institute
(Proso millet), Foxtail millet (Kangni) and
has supported 250 start-ups under the
other non-segregated millets.
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- Raftar

The major millets grown in India are bajra (60%), jowar

(27%), ragi (11%) and small bajra (2%)
(As per 4th Advance Estimates 2021-22)

SMALL BAJRA RAGI JOWAR BAJRA

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TYPES OF MILLET
PEARL MILLET PENNISETUM
GLAUCUM .L

SORGHUM SORGHUM
BICOLOUR

FINGER MILLET ELEUSINE

CORACANA
INCREASE IN PRODUCTION
OF COARSE CEREALS AND
SMALL MILLETS MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE
FOXTAIL MILLET SETARIA ITALIC Due to the efforts made by the
Central Government, there has been a
ECHINOCHLOA significant increase in the production
BARNYARD
FRUMENTACEA of coarse cereals in the recent years.
MILLET
Effective efforts have been made
PASPALUM over the years to correct the demand-
KODO MILLET SCROBICULATUM supply imbalance, to encourage
farmers to take up cultivation of
PANICUM coarse cereals in larger areas, to adopt
PROSO MILLET MILIACEUM L best technologies and agricultural
practices in production. There has
LITTLE MILLET PANICUM been a significant increase in the
SUMATRENSE minimum support price of coarse
cereals.

TWO PSEUDO their products around the world and turn them
MILLETS into a people's movement.
During the International Year of Millets , millet
production, consumption, and demand will all rise.
BUCK FAGOPYRUM
India will emerge as the world's largest exporter,
WHEAT(KUTTU) ESCULENTUM
which will be nothing short of a gift to humanity.
Millets have long been a part of Indian agriculture,
culture, and civilization. The Vedas also make
AMARANTHUS AMARANTHUS
mention of coarse grains. Millet can be found in
(CHAULAI) VIRIDIS
food and drink in every part of the country. Millets,
like cultures, have a wide range of varieties. When
India declares the International Year of Millets , it
becomes the responsibility of the entire country
to make it a mass movement.
New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023 21
Nation 26th National Youth Festival

SASHAKT YUVA, VIKSIT BHARAT

Today the goal of the country is - Developed India, Strong India! We do not have to stop without fulfilling
the dream of a developed India. In fulfilling this dream- 'Youth' is the power of the nation and Swami
Vivekananda's proclamation that "Arise, awake and do not stop till the goal is achieved" is the life
mantra of the youth of India. Emphasizing on our duties during Amritkaal and understanding our duties,
we have to take the country forward. Swami Vivekananda is a big inspiration for the youth of India. On
the occasion of Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary on January 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
inaugurated the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubli, Karnataka from January 12 to 16.

W
hen there is abundance of youth energy and power,
then building the future, building the nation is PLENARY DISCUSSIONS ON FIVE TOPICS
easily possible. To empower youth new efforts and The festival witnessed the Youth Summit,
innovations are being undertaken continuously in the country. in which plenary discussions were held on
five themes relevant to the G-20 and Y-20
Inaugurating the 26th National Youth Festival, Prime Minister
events. The summit saw the participation of
Narendra Modi said, “The next 25 years are very important for more than sixty eminent experts. The topic
the development of India. In these years, the youth power of of discussion was -
India will become the leader of the country. The direction of a n The future of work, industry, innovation,

developed India is going to be decided only on the strength of and 21st-century skills
the aspirations of this youth power." n Climate change and disaster risk
The theme of the 26th National Youth Festival was 'Viksit reduction.
n Peace building and reconciliation.
Yuva, Viksit Bharat' and it aims to bring together diverse n A Shared Future – Youth and Governance
cultures from all parts of the country on one platform and unite
in a Democracy.
the participants with the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. n Health and Public Welfare.
In the inaugural programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
said, “Several incredible examples of the talent and potential
MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF THE FESTIVAL
of our youth is found in different parts of the country. Even
today, when competitions are held on world forums, from n YOUTH SUMMIT.
maths to science, the prowess of Indian youth amazes the n INDIGENOUS SPORTS AND MARTIAL ARTS.
world.” Today the whole world is saying that this century is n YOGATHON.
India's century. This is the century of India's youth! In such n FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC
a situation, it is necessary that we think ten steps ahead of n A CELEBRATION OF TASTE
the present. Our thinking, our approach should be futuristic! n CAMP FOR YOUNG ARTISTES
It is necessary that the youth do positive work to fulfill their
aspirations and take India ahead of other countries.
n ADVENTURE SPORTS

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 NEW INDIA
ON THE KARTAVYA PATH
For the first time, the Republic Day Parade
takes place on Kartavya Path
Kartavya Path: The path of India's duties and resolutions...

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 NOT RAJPATH BUT KARTAVYA PATH, WHERE FOR THE FIRST
TIME 74TH REPUBLIC DAY WAS CELEBRATED...

National Bird Peacock with the

Stunning performance of the Air Force at Kartavya Path
national flag

President Droupadi Murmu saluting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Kartavya Path
national flag

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INDIA'S RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE

New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023 25

 Spectators greet Prime
Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi paid floral tributes to immortal

heroes at the National War Memorial Three women and five men Agniveers participated in the Navy
contingent for first time

The maiden tableau of the Narcotics Control Maiden participation of an army contingent from
Bureau in the Republic Day Parade Egypt in the Republic Day Parade

India's first passenger drone

Varuna showcased

International Year of
Millets 2023 Tableau from Gujarat based on the
Tableau of Assam theme of Solar Energy

26 New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023

 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention Nation

OVERSEAS INDIANS, OUR 'RASHTRADOOT'

THE WHOLE WORLD OUR SWADESH
When India became the world's fifth-largest and fastest-growing economy, it established a
strong identity on the global stage. More than 3 crore diasporas, or PIOs and NRIs dispersed
across roughly 200 countries, play a significant role if the entire world has such faith in
India. On the global map, there are many images of Indians living in other countries, but
when they share a common factor, the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is visible. They are
"Rashtradoots" of "Make in India," yoga, the handicraft industry, and Indian culture.

T
he 17th convention of NRIs was held in brand ambassadors. Overseas Indians are true
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on January 8–10. ambassadors of the country.
While welcoming the NRIs to the conference, With the rapid pace at which India is progressing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "For us, the in many sectors, including health, technology, space,
entire world is our home country." Our forefathers and skill, India's strength will grow even more in
shaped India's cultural expansion on this ideological the coming days. Prime Minister Modi says that
foundation. We sailed to different parts of the world in this context, global interest in India will grow
and crossed the seas centuries ago, kicking off an further. Therefore, the more factual information that
extraordinary tradition of global trade. NRIs have access to, the more they will be able to
Addressing the conference, Prime Minister communicate about India's expanding potential.
Narendra Modi stated that "Indian pride in being During the COVID epidemic, India launched the
the Mother of Democracy increases manifold when world's largest vaccination campaign, developed an
the most peace-loving, democratic, and disciplined indigenous vaccine in a few months, and set a record
citizens are discussed in different countries of the by administering over 220 crore free doses. When
world." That is why I consider NRIs to be India's India competes with the world's big economies,

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 SPECIAL SESSIONS ON THESE FIVE TOPICS
n First Session: "Role of Diaspora Youth
in Innovations and New Technologies,"
chaired by Youth Affairs and Sports
Minister Anurag Singh Thakur
n Second session: "Vision 2047" and "Role
of the Indian Diaspora in promoting the
Indian Healthcare Eco-System in the
Golden Age." Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,
Minister of Health and Family Welfare,
presided, and Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh,
Minister of State for External Affairs,
co-chaired.
n Third Session: "Leveraging India's Soft
Power: Goodwill through Crafts, Cuisine,
and Creativity," chaired by Minister of
State for External Affairs Meenakshi
Lekhi
When the world assesses the contribution n Fourth Session: "Facing the Global
of our overseas Indians, it also hears Mobility of the Indian Workforce: The
Role of the Indian Diaspora," chaired
the voice of a strong and capable India.
by Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of
We started an extraordinary tradition Education, Skill Development, and
of global trade centuries ago. India Entrepreneurship
has shown how business relations n Fifth Session: "Harnessing the Potential
between different countries and different of Overseas Entrepreneurs Towards an
civilizations can open the way for shared Inclusive Approach to Nation Building,"
prosperity. chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman
NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER

it earns a place among the world’s five emerging curious about what and how India is doing. What is
economies, even in the midst of global instability. India's speed and scale, and what is India's future?
When India becomes the world's third-largest The world is also surprised to learn that India alone
startup ecosystem, the electronic manufacturing accounts for 40% of all real-time digital transactions.
industry under "Make in India" stamps its authority. INDIA HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME
If India breaks the record for the most satellites THE WORLD'S KNOWLEDGE CENTRE.
launched at the same time, the Tejas fighter plane, India has the potential not only to become the world's
aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, and nuclear submarines knowledge centre, but also to become the world's
like Arihant are all be made by India alone. Prime skill capital. Not only does India have a large pool of
Minister Modi asserts that in the midst of all of capable youth, but they also have the skills, values,
this, it is natural for people all over the world to be and spirit to work with integrity.

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 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention Nation

WHEN AN INDIAN GOES ABROAD

AND MEETS SOMEONE OF INDIAN
ORIGIN, HE FEELS HE HAS FOUND
THE ENTIRE INDIA.

REMITTANCES FROM THE INDIAN

DIASPORA INCREASED BY 12%
THE SUCCESS STORIES OF NRIS SHOULD In the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas programme, Finance
BE DOCUMENTED Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that during
In the Pravasi Bhartiya Sammelan, Prime Minister the year 2022, the amount sent by the Indian
Narendra Modi stated that Indians have lived in diaspora to the country increased by 12 percent
many countries around the world for centuries. as compared to 2021 and will reach about US
They have made significant contributions to $100 billion. The fifth session was held under
the development of that country. A document the chairmanship of Finance Minister Nirmala
detailing such people's lives, challenges, and Sitharaman on the theme "Harnessing the
accomplishments should be created. Many elders Potential of Overseas Entrepreneurs towards an
will recall fond memories from that time period. Inclusive Approach to Nation Building."
Efforts should be made through universities to
create audio-visual or written documentation on
PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU MEETS
the history of our diaspora in each country.
When a person from India goes abroad and finds WITH SURINAME'S PRESIDENT
a person of Indian origin there, he feels that he has On January 10, President Droupadi Murmu
found the whole of India. attended the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
celebrations. She presided over the closing
TAKE THE BLESSINGS OF LORD MAHAKAL.
ceremony and presented the Pravasi Bharatiya
At the conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Samman Award for 2023. The Pravasi Bharatiya
told the NRIs that Indore is not only a beautiful city,
Samman Award is given to members of the
but also an era that transcends time and preserves Indian diaspora to recognise and honour their
heritage. A grand and divine expansion of Lord achievements and contributions to India and the
Mahakal's Mahalok has also occurred in the nearby world in a variety of fields. During this time, she
city of Ujjain. In such a case, I sincerely hope you also met with Suriname's President, Chandrika
visit, receive Lord Mahakal's blessings, and take Prasad Santokhi.
part in that wonderful experience.
PM MODI MEETS WITH PRESIDENT OF
SURINAME MEETING WITH GUYANA'S PRESIDENT
On the sidelines of the Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Guyana's
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Suriname's President, Dr. Mohammed Irfan, met on the occasion
President, Chandrika Prasad Santokhi. The two of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The two leaders
leaders discussed cooperation in areas of mutual talked about a variety of issues, including energy,
interest, such as hydrocarbons, defence, maritime infrastructure development, pharmaceuticals,
security, digital initiatives, ICT, and capacity. healthcare, technology and innovation, and defence
Suriname's President paid an official visit to India ties. It was decided to bolster the 180-year-old
from January 7 to 14. During this time, he travelled friendship and ties between the people of Guyana
to Indore for the global investors' summit, and then and India. Guyana's President is in India from
to Ahmedabad and New Delhi. January 8 to 14.

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Nation Water Vision@2047

INDIA WORKING TO ADDRESS ITS

WATER PROBLEMS WITH
PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION
There is a future if there is water. This statement underlines the policy of the
current government. When India is moving forward with the determination of
a developed nation towards Amrit Yatra, the importance of water as a basic
necessity of life grows even more. Water Vision @ 2047 is a significant aspect
of Amritkal's journey until 2047. With the participation of people, not only the
demand and supply of water but also the efficient use and conservation of
water are now matters of cooperation and coordination.

W
ater is not only a source of life; it is also a
source of development. With this mantra, the
government prioritised "water governance"
in its policies and decisions for the first time, and
established a separate Ministry of Jal Shakti for overall
water resources. Water has been linked to people
through unique campaigns and initiatives such as the
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Har Khet Ko Pani,
the "Per Drop More Crop" campaign, Namami Gange
Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana, "Catch
the Rain: Harvest Rainwater Wherever, Whenever
Possible," and river Link Project. The Union Ministry
of Jal Shakti organised the first All India Annual
Conference of Ministers of State on Water in this
series, with the theme "Water Vision @ 2047."
The conference's goal was to deliberate on
India's water vision for the next 25 years, or
until 2047.

The Centre has launched the Atal

Ground Water Conservation Scheme in
order to conserve water. It is a delicate
operation that must be handled with
the same care. We need to establish a
network of sewage treatment and waste
management in every state to make sure
that none of our rivers or other water
bodies are contaminated by
outside forces.
—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

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 Water Vision@2047 Nation

PRIME MINISTER'S 5P MANTRA TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES OF

WATER SECURITY AS PART OF INDIA@2047

1 2 3 4 5
PARTNERSHIP PUBLIC PERSUASION
POLITICAL WILL PUBLIC FINANCING
PARTICIPATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY

OVER 93,000 LOCATIONS IDENTIFIED

FOR AMRIT SAROVAR
As of January 5, there were 93,112 Amrit Sarovar
locations identified across the country. The
construction of more than 54 thousand lakes has also
begun, and the construction of 26,929 Amrit Sarovars
has been completed. Each district will have 75 Amrit
Sarovars built or renovated. Each Amrit Sarovar has a
pond area of one acre and a water capacity of 10,000
cubic metres..

Why is it necessary to address the water issues? security. According to the constitution, water is a
The average annual per capita water availability in state subject; thus, the country's collective goals can
the years 2001 and 2011 was estimated to be 1816 only be achieved through the efforts of the states
cubic metres and 1545 cubic meters, respectively. to conserve water. "Our water vision for 2047 is an
According to a study, annual per capita water important dimension of Amrit Kaal's journey over the
availability of less than 1700 cubic metres is next 25 years," he said. The government has placed
considered water scarcity, while annual per capita a strong emphasis on the circular economy in this
water availability of less than 1000 cubic metres is budget. The entire ecosystem benefits when treated
considered extreme water scarcity. According to water is reused and fresh water is conserved.
the NITI Aayog report, per capita water availability in He emphasised that states must find ways to
2050 is estimated to be 1140 cubic meters. By 2047, increase the use of "treated water" for a variety of
the demand for water in the country is expected to purposes. The Prime Minister said that our rivers
exceed its availability. This is the reason why Prime and bodies of water are the most important part
Minister Narendra Modi has insisted on holding this of the entire water ecosystem. He emphasised the
conference with all the states to discuss the issue importance of developing a waste management and
holistically. sewage treatment network in each state, saying,
Amrit Yatra and Jal Vision "With the Namami Gange Mission as a model,
In a first-of-its-kind event, Prime Minister Narendra other states can launch similar campaigns to
Modi emphasised India's outstanding work in water conserve rivers."

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 CABINET DECISIONS

BHIM UPI TRANSACTION PROMOTION

FORMATION OF MULTI-STATE
COOPERATIVE EXPORT SOCIETY APPROVED

Digital transactions are increasing rapidly in the country. UPI transactions worth Rs 12.8 lakh
crore have taken place in December 2022. Meanwhile, to promote digital transactions, the
Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken some major decisions
related to financial matters. With the implementation of these decisions, users will get
incentives on financial transactions and digital transactions. Decisions were also taken for
cooperative sector which firmly fulfill the resolution of Sahkar Se Samriddhi in addition to
several other decisions giving pace to the development of the country.

Decision - The Union Cabinet approved an incentive Se Samriddhi' through the inclusive development model
scheme and Rs 2,600 crore to promote 'Rupay Debit of cooperatives. This will help accelerate the export
Card' and low value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M). potential of Indian cooperatives in global markets. To
Impact: This incentive scheme will facilitate in building a assist cooperatives in availing benefits of various export
strong digital payments ecosystem and promote RuPay related schemes and policies. Higher exports would
Debit Card and BHIM-UPI digital transactions. In line with lead to an increase in the Goods and Services Tax, which
the objective of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', the scheme would generate more jobs in the cooperative sector. The
will promote UPI Lite and UPI 123pay. This will enable proposed society would act as an umbrella organization
digital payments to become more prominent across all to promote exports and would lay emphasis on exports
sectors and people in the country. from the cooperative sector. Primary to national level
cooperative societies can become its members.

Decision - Approval to set up a national level

Multi-State Cooperative Export Society under the Decision - Approval to name the National Center
Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 for Drinking Water, Sanitation and Quality in Kolkata
as Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute
Impact: It will be helpful in achieving the goal of 'Sahkar
of Water and Sanitation.

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Decision - The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of schemes
of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region with an
outlay of Rs 12,882.2 crore. The development plans will continue
till the remaining period (2022-23 to 2025-26) of the 15th Finance
Commission.
Impact: It will help in bridging the development gap of the eight
North Eastern States. It will promote livelihood activities and increase
employment opportunities. It Will remove the deficiencies in
connectivity and social sector.
n Based on the recommendations of the Expenditure Finance
Committee, the outlay for the North East Special Infrastructure
Scheme will be Rs 8139.5 crore while that for the North East Council
schemes will be Rs 3202.7 crore. The special package for Bodoland
Territorial Council, Dima Hasao Autonomous Territorial Council and
Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council is Rs 1540 crore.

Impact: The institute is spread over 8.72 acres on possibility of 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen
Diamond Harbour Road, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal.This production by the year 2030. 8 lakh crore investment
institute through training programmes seeks to improve target by 2030 and more than 6 lakh jobs are likely to
Public Health Engineering, Drinking Water, Sanitation be created. Carbon dioxide emissions are expected to
and Hygiene in the States and Union Territories. It is an be reduced by about 50 MMT per year by 2030.
institution of excellence for capacity building. n The initial outlay for the mission will be Rs 19,744
crore, which includes Rs 17,490 crore for the site
Decision - The cabinet approved Rs 2539.91 crore programme, Rs 1,466 crore for pilot projects, Rs 400
for the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network crore for R&D and Rs 388 crore for other mission
Development Scheme for the modernization of components.
'Doordarshan' and 'All India Radio'.
Impact: Development of high quality content for both Decision - Investment approval for 382 MW Sunni
domestic and international audiences and upgradation Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh.
of the capacity of the DTH platform to accommodate Impact: This project will be constructed by the
more channels and ensure availability of diverse content government company Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam.
to the audiences. Procurement of OB vans and digital With this, about four thousand direct and indirect
upgradation of DD and AIR studios to HD are also part employment opportunities will be created in the state.
of the project. The construction cost is estimated at Rs 2614.51 crore.
n FM coverage of All India Radio will be expanded
to reach more than 80 per cent of the country's Decision - Approval to rename Greenfield
population. 8 lakh DD Free Dish DTH set top boxes International Airport Mopa, Goa as 'Manohar
will be distributed to people living in remote, tribal, International Airport - Mopa, Goa' as a tribute
militancy affected, border areas and aspirational to late Manohar Parrikar, former Union Defence
districts. Minister and Chief Minister of Goa.
Impact: The greenfield airport at Mopa, Goa was
Decision- National Green Hydrogen Mission inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in December, 2022.
approved to make India a global hub of green With this initiative the contribution of late Dr. Manohar
hydrogen. Parrikar in the making of modern Goa will come
Impact: Under the Green Hydrogen Mission, there is a to the fore.

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Nation Scientific Strength

INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS

THE ROLE OF INDIA'S SCIENTIFIC
STRENGTH IS IMPORTANT

I
t is very important for a scientist to collect and
When the passion for science and the analyze data at every step. In today's 21st century
India, we have two things in abundance. First - data
welfare of nation intersect with each
and second - technology. Both of them have the
other, then the results also are very power to take India's science to new heights. The
spectacular. The result of this resolution role of science in India should be to make the country
is that India has made its place in the AatmaNirbhar. 'Development of science in India' - this
top ten countries of the world in the field should be the basic motivation of our scientific group
of science. By the year 2015, India was because the role of India's scientific strength will be
ranked 81st in the Global Innovation very crucial in India’s story of development over the
next 25 years.
Index of 130 countries and in the year Addressing the 108th Indian Science Congress,
2022 it improved its ranking to 40th Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Development
spot. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of science in India to meet the needs of India, should
inaugurated the 108th Indian Science be the root of all inspiration for the entire scientific
Congress (ISC) on January 3 and said community. Science in India should make the country
that the role of India's scientific aatmanirbhar. We also have to keep in mind that today
17-18 percent of the world's population lives in India.
strength will play a crucial role in
Scientific work which fulfill the needs of India, will
India’s story of development over the give momentum to 17-18% of the population of world
next 25 years. and its impact will be on the entire humanity.

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 Scientific Strength Nation

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
OF THE 108TH INDIAN
SCIENCE CONGRESS
Children's Science
Congress - More than 7,000
students participated.
Women Science Congress-
A large number of women
scientists participated from
various organizations.
Science and Society-
A special program
focusing on sustainable
THE FIRST CONVENTION WAS HELD IN 1914 development of society and
women empowerment.
• The first session of the Indian Science Congress was held in 1914. Its 108th
annual session was organized at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur Farmers Science
University, which is also celebrating its centenary this year. India is among Congress- A platform
the top three countries in the world in terms of Ph.D scholars. Today India is to improve bio-economy
among the top countries in the world in terms of startup ecosystem. and attract youth towards
• Organizing Vigyan Jyoti programme - The traditional Vigyan Jyoti agriculture.
programme of the Indian Science Congress was organized on the eve of the Tribal Science Congress-
event. The 'Vigyan Jyoti - Flame of Knowledge' was conceived on the basis of A platform for scientific
the Olympic torch. display of indigenous
• It is dedicated to inculcate scientific temper in the society and youth in ancient knowledge systems
particular. This flame, established in the university campus, kept burning till
and studies.
the end of the 108th Indian Science Congress
Science Exhibition - Pride
THESE EFFORTS OF SCIENCE CAN CHANGE A LOT of India - A grand exhibition
depicting the lives of
When When its impact reaches from global to grassroots personalities who have left
it come out an indelible mark in the field
of the lab and When its ambit is from journal to jameen of science and industry
reach across the globe including
the land When change is visible from research to real life India

That's why we work on such subjects which to research. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
are important for the humanity today. The focal in his address, “Whether it is participation in small
theme of this year's ISC focused on 'Science and industries or leadership in the startup world, women
Technology for Sustainable Development with of India are showing their strength everywhere.
Women Empowerment'. The future of the world The increasing participation of women shows that
is secure only with sustainable development. In our society is also moving forward and science is
the 108th Indian Science Congress, the theme of also progressing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
sustainable development was linked with women exhorted the scientific community to innovate in
empowerment. Pragmatically also these two are semiconductor chips and asked to think about
related to each other. Today, the country's thinking keeping the semiconductor push future ready from
is not only that we should empower women through now on. "If the country takes initiatives in these
science, but our aim is to empower science with the areas, we will be in a position to lead Industry 4.0,"
participation of women and give new momentum he added.

New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023 35

Nation Robust Health Infrastructure

PM AYUSHMAN BHARAT HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE MISSION

... SO THAT THERE IS

EARLY DETECTION OF
DISEASE AND NO DELAY
IN INVESTIGATION
COVID was not the first pandemic and
will not be the last. If another epidemic
occurs in the future, it could be even
worse. On February 1, 2021, the Union
Budget announced the PM Atmanirbhar
Swasth Bharat Yojana, with a budget of Rs
64,180 crore over five years, to strengthen
the health infrastructure for effective
management of any future epidemic or
outbreak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
launched it as the PM Ayushman Bharat
Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
on October 25, 2021, which is continuously
strengthening health infrastructure.

"T
he basis of success and prosperity is good
The huge gap in our healthcare system
health." The foundation of all progress then
has created an ever-present concern
rests solely on health, whether it pertains to
about access to treatment among the an individual, a family, a society, or the entire country.
poor and middle class. The Ayushman Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words are symbolic of
Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission is a firm move toward a paradigm shift in the health sector
a solution to the country's healthcare that began after 2014. Whether it is new hospitals,
system's deficiency. Today, our health- medical colleges, or free treatment for more than 50
care system is being prepared so that crore poor people, rescheduling of health facilities
we will be ready and capable of dealing from villages to small towns has begun. The Prime
with any future epidemic. Minister's Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure
Mission has been launched in this series to build the
- Narendra Modi ,Prime Minister capacity of primary, secondary, and tertiary health care

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 Robust Health Infrastructure Nation

THREE COMPONENTS OF THE MISSION TO BRIDGE THE GAP

1 2 3
Building facilities A robust testing Expansion and
for diagnosis and network for strengthening of epidemic-
treatment of diseases disease diagnosis related research institutes

Health and wellness centres are being

established in villages and cities to
provide services such as disease
identification, examination, advice,
A network of health laboratories The country’s Viral Research
and free medicines. The chances of
will develop multiple levels of and Diagnostic Labs (VRDL) are
the disease progressing to a serious
laboratories to test for and being upgraded. In epidemics, a
stage are reduced. The states intend
monitor diseases. This includes biosafe level-3 lab is required. Such
to establish district-level critical care
regional and national-level laboratories' research networks will be
centres, critical illness referral facilities,
laboratories. strengthened not only at the regional
and 24-hour emergency operations
and national levels, but also at the
centres.
international level.

Development of critical care hospitals in 602 districts

THIS IS HOW SELF-RELIANCE IN DISEASE
n

with a population of more than 5 lakhs

PREVENTION AND DETECTION WILL GROW n 730 district-integrated public health laboratories and
3382 block public health units will be established.
Setting up a national institute of health and a regional research
platform for the WHO South East Asia Region will strengthen
n Establishment of a new National Institute of Virology
the country's capacity to detect, diagnose, and prepare its health n Setting up of five new Regional National Centers for
systems for current and future pandemics. Disease Control
n Establishment of 20 Metropolitan Health Surveillance

17,788
rural health and wellness
Units
centres will be established in the n Establishment of nine bio Security Level III Facilitation
country.
Centers
n Operation of new public health units at 17 entry

11,024
urban health and wellness points
centres will be set up across the n Establishment of 15 new health emergency operation
country. centres
n Setting up two container-based mobile hospital

systems, strengthen existing national institutions, Under the PM Ayushman Bharat Health
and establish new institutions to detect new and Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), plans are being
emerging diseases. developed to build new institutions to strengthen
The largest-ever pan-India scheme for the creation the health-care system's capacity to detect and
and operationalization of public health infrastructure treat new diseases. The Ayushman Bharat Health
will fill gaps in health infrastructure, surveillance, Infrastructure Mission is for 2025–2026, in which
and research in both urban and rural areas, enabling a complete ecosystem will be developed from
the nation and community to become self-reliant in treatment to critical research in every nook and
pandemics and health crises. corner of the country.

New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023 37

Nation Chief Secretaries Conference

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHIEF SECRETARIES

A GREAT PLATFORM FOR

IMPROVING TEAM INDIA SPIRIT

The government is committed to improving people's lives and strengthening India's

development path in order to create a developed India. It is for this reason that Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, while presiding over the Second National Conference of Chief Secretaries held
in Delhi between January 5 and 7, emphasised a wide range of issues. Furthermore, the Prime
Minister emphasised the importance of collaboration between the state and the centre in
order to accelerate progress through better human resource management...

T
he Second National Conference of Chief conference emphasised both physical and social
Secretaries of States was held in New Delhi to infrastructure. The Aspirational Block Programme
strengthen collaboration between the Central was introduced at the conference in light of the
and State Governments and to exchange ideas on success of the Aspirational District Programme
critical policy issues. In line with his habit of going across the nation.
beyond tokenism, the Prime Minister spent two days Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the
at the conference to guide the top bureaucracy and audience of the success achieved in various
bring them in better sync with people's aspirations in aspirational districts across the country and stated
new India. Officers from across the country imbibe that the aspirational district model should be scaled
the Prime Minister's thoughts and return to the field up to the block level through an aspirational block
with renewed vigour and energy. The first conference programme. He also asked the officials present in
of chief secretaries was held in Dharamshala on the meeting to implement the aspirational block
June 20, 2022. programme in their respective states.
The main focus of the conference was India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted
growing stature and the responsibilities that came India's major development achievements since the
with it. This conference provides a clear example of previous conference, including the country's G-20
governance based on public trust and service. The chairmanship, becoming the world's fifth largest

38 New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023

 Chief Secretaries Conference Nation

SIX ISSUES DISCUSSED AT THE CHIEF APART FROM THESE, FOUR OTHER
TOPICS WERE ALSO DISCUSSED
SECRETARIES’ CONFERENCE • • Vocal for Local
• International Year of Millets 2023
Over the last three months, To give • G-20: Role of States
Infrastructure
over 150 physical and virtual MSMEs Emerging Technologies
and Capital •
meetings with key ministries, a boost Investment Aspiration Block Programme
NITI Aayog, states and UTs, launched
and thematic experts were held
to determine the conference THREE SPECIAL SESSIONS WERE
Reducing Empowering
agenda. Over 200 people compliance
ALSO ORGANISED
women
attended the conference, which • eveloped India: Reaching the last
• D
included senior officials from milestone
Five Years of Goods and Services
the Central Government, Chief Tax (GST)—Learnings and
Secretaries from other states Nutrition and Skill Experience
and UTs, and subject matter health Development Global Geopolitical Challenges and
experts. India's Response

Participated in the Conference of Chief Secretaries. The summit is a wonderful

platform to exchange views on important policy topics and strengthen team
spirit to take India to new heights
-Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

economy, growing startups, private sector entry into formalise MSMEs. I strongly believe that we have
space, and approval of a national green hydrogen to continuously strengthen our MSME sector. It is
mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, very important to become self-reliant and promote
"During my address, emphasis was placed on a wide economic development. It is equally important to
range of issues that can improve people's lives and popularise local products.
strengthen India's development path. With all eyes
on India, the next few years will be defined by our NEED TO REPEAL OUTDATED LAWS
country's rich reservoir of talent among its youth." At Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke about
this point, our efforts to promote good governance the need to repeal old laws, some of which have
will be guided by the four pillars of infrastructure, been in place since India's independence. "I have
investment, innovation, and inclusion." asked the chief secretaries to focus on eliminating
unnecessary compliance and outdated laws and
NEED TO STRENGTHEN MSME SECTOR regulations," he said. "Excessive regulation and
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated at the mindless restrictions have no place at a time when
conference that states should work actively to India is embarking on unprecedented reforms."

New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023 39

Nation MV Ganga Vilas Yatra

WORLD'S LONGEST RIVER CRUISE - MV GANGA VILAS FLAGGED OFF

RIVER WATERWAYS: THE

NEW STRENGTH OF INDIA
Our celebrations, charity, penance, and faith in our ability to keep our resolutions all have their
own significance. Our rivers play a critical role in this. On January 13, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi flagged off the MV Ganga Vilas and inaugurated a tent city in Varanasi, ushering in a new
era of cruise tourism and river waterway development. The MV Ganga Vilas Cruise will raise
the profile of many Eastern Indian tourist destinations on the global tourism map...

F
or us, the Ganges is more than just a river. Rather,
it has long been a witness to the penance and FEATURES OF GANGA VILAS RIVER CRUISE
austerity of this great land of India. Whatever n Tourists will pass through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,
the circumstances in India were, Mother Ganges Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, and Bangladesh.
has always nurtured and inspired millions of Indians. n The 51-day cruise through 27 rivers includes visits
"On the one hand, we worked for the cleanliness of to 50 tourist spots, including world heritage sites,
Gangaji through Namami Gange; on the other hand, national parks, river ghats, gardens, and major
the Arth Ganga Campaign was also launched," cities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he flagged n The cruise, with its modern facilities, will cover
off the world's longest river cruise, the MV Ganga 3,200 kilometres.
Vilas, and inaugurated the tent city in Varanasi. Arth n An exciting journey from Kashi to Sarnath, from
Ganga denotes that we have taken steps to create a Majuli to Mayong, from the Sundarbans to
new environment for economic activity in the states Kaziranga
surrounding the Ganga. This Ganga Vilas Cruise will n The 62.5-meter by 12.8-meter cruise has five-star
give new impetus to the "Arth Ganga" campaign. This hotel-like amenities.
cruise will provide all amenities while visiting Uttar n 18 luxury suites with state-of-the-art facilities and a
Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, and Bangladesh. capacity of 36 tourists
This new wave of cruise tourism will generate new n French balcony, open-space balcony, gym, study
employment and self-employment opportunities in the room, spa, salon, library convenience.
area, as well as a new line of development wherever n Cultural programmes and facilities equipped with
it goes. This river cruise will pass through Dhaka on modern lifesaving equipment and facilities
its way from Varanasi to Dibrugarh. "This decade

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 MV Ganga Vilas Yatra Nation

MULTI-MODAL TERMINAL—HALDIA PROJECT COST: RS 600 CRORE.

n NW-1, the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route, and the North
Eastern Region will be connected.
n Reduction in logistics costs due to the interface between
roads and railways
n3.07 million tonnes of annual capacity.
MARITIME SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
PROJECT COST: RS. 6 CRORES.
n Bumper opportunity for the North East
n Better employment for local youth
nTraining for the maritime sector
COMMUNITY JETTIES UP (SAIDPUR, CHOCHAKPUR, ZAMANIA,
KANSPUR)
PROJECT COST : RS10 CRORE
n Reduction in logistics costs for small traders, farmers,
tourists, etc.
n New livelihood opportunities for the local community
nIncrease in employment and tourism
SHIP REPAIR CENTER AT PANDU (GUWAHATI)
PROJECT COST: RS. 208 CRORE
n Alternate Ship Repair Center for Kolkata
n Savings in fuel and labour costs for the ship owners
n Adherence to safety standards and efficient use of ships
nBetter opportunities for industry and employment in the
North East
COMMUNITY JETTIES IN BIHAR (BIGHA, NAKATAVIARA, PANAPUR,
BARH, HASANPUR)
PROJECT COST: RS 12 CRORE
n A non-polluting and cost-effective mode of transportation.
n Traffic reduction and socio-economic development of the
state
FEATURES OF TENT CITY OF VARANASI n Direct access to the local market and promotion of tourism
n 265 cottages with luxury facilities ELEVATED ROAD CONNECTING MMT PANDU AND NH-27
PROJECT COST: RS 180 CRORE
n Online and offline booking options
n Felicitation of guests according to Banarasi
n Getting rid of traffic jams.
tradition n Increase in cargo movement by 200 MT per day.
n Yoga Meditation Center with a capacity of 800 n Hassle-free movement 24x7 in all weather conditions
tourists.
A bonfire and a blower to keep warm.
n
of the 21st century is the decade of infrastructure
n Other facilities, including special boats, drinking transformation in India," Prime Minister Modi said during
water, electricity, and roads. the programme. In this decade, the people of India will
n Premises free of alcohol and meat see a picture of modern infrastructure that was difficult
n Access to Ganga Aarti and Shri Kashi to imagine in previous eras. River waterways are thus
Vishwanath Dham. becoming India's new strength. This will appeal not only
n A changing room and a 20-by-20-foot floating
to foreign tourists, but also to domestic tourists who
used to travel abroad for new experiences and can now
bath pool
do so in North-East India.

New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023 41

Nation Vande Bharat Train

VANDE BHARAT REPRESENTS INDIA'S

TRANSITION FROM A SLAVE MENTALITY
TO ONE OF SELF-RELIANCE
The Vande Bharat train is giving new
momentum to the dream of a new and
rapidly developing India. Seeing this, the
indigenous Vande Bharat train is spreading
rapidly on the map of the country. The
government of India is preparing to
dominate the world stage through the Vande
Bharat train in the coming years, on which
the Ministry of Railways has also started
work. To speed up Indian development
before other countries, the country has
received two new Vande Bharat trains in
the last 15 days. This Vande Bharat train
running in all directions is not only a symbol
of New India's resolve and capability, but it
is also becoming a symbol of India moving
away from the mindset of slavery and
towards self-reliance...

P
rime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the
country's eighth and the first Vande Bharat
train of 2023 on January 15. The Prime
Minister launched the Vande Bharat 2.0 train
from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam via video Another specialty of the Vande Bharat
conferencing. This train will travel approximately 700 train is that it is a symbol of the resolve
kilometres from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam in and potential of New India. It is a symbol of
eight hours, whereas it previously took approximately such an India, which is on the path of rapid
12 hours to travel this distance by other trains. This change. Such an India which is impatient
train will stop in Andhra Pradesh at Visakhapatnam, about its dreams and aspirations. Such
Rajahmundry, and Vijayawada and in Telangana at an India that wishes to achieve its goal as
Khammam, Warangal, and Secunderabad. The train quickly as possible.
stopping at these points will greatly benefit pilgrims
and tourists alike.
-Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister said that the speed at

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 Vande Bharat Train Nation

VANDE BHARAT: THE COUNTRY'S FIRST SEMI-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN

The fourth Vande Bharat train was started
between Amb Andaura in Himachal Pradesh
and New Delhi On October 13, 2022. It takes
about five hours to cover this distance of 412
kilometres. The train travels from Delhi to Amb
Andaura, stopping in Ambala, Chandigarh,
Anandpur Sahib, and Una Himachal.
The fifth Chennai-Mysore Vande Bharat train
was flagged off on November 11, 2022. This
was South India's first Vande Bharat train. It
takes about six and a half hours to cover this
The first Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and
distance of 504 kilometres. The introduction
Varanasi in the country was flagged off by Prime
of this train greatly benefits commuters
Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2019. It
from industrial hub Chennai, technological-
takes eight hours to travel 757 kilometres from
software startup hub Bengaluru, and tourist
New Delhi to Varanasi via Kanpur and Prayagraj.
destination Mysore.
The second Vande Bharat train was flagged off on
The sixth Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat train
October 3, 2019 between New Delhi and Shri Mata
was flagged off from Nagpur railway station
Vaishno Devi, Katra Railway Station. It takes eight
on December 11, 2022. It takes five and a half
hours to cover this distance of 635 km, whereas
hours to cover this distance of 411 kms as
it takes about 12 hours to cover this distance by
opposed to seven to eight hours earlier.
other train. This train reaches Katra from Delhi via
The seventh Vande Bharat train connecting
Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, and Jammu Tawi.
Howrah to New Jalpaiguri was flagged off on
The third Vande Bharat train between Mumbai and
December 30, 2022. It takes seven and a half
Gandhinagar was flagged off from Gandhinagar
hours to cover the distance of 564 kilometres.
railway station on September 30, 2022. It takes
This 16-coach train stops at Malda Town,
about six and a half hours to cover this distance of
Barsoi, and Kishanganj railway stations.
519 kilometres.

RAILWAY WORKS IN TELANGANA IN ANDHRA PRADESH'S RAILWAY

THE LAST EIGHT YEARS NETWORK IS EXPANDING
· In the eight years before 2014, there was a budget of less
than Rs 250 crore for railways in Telangana, which has Over the years, construction of 350 km of
now increased to Rs 3000 crore. new rail lines and about 800 km of multi-
· In the first eight years before 2014, less than 125 km of tracking has been completed in Andhra
railway lines were built in Telangana, while in the last Pradesh.
eight years, about 325 km of railway lines have been During the previous government, Andhra
completed. Pradesh electrified 60 kilometres of railway
· In Telangana, more than 225 kilometres of track have track per year; now, this speed has increased
been converted to multi-tracking in the last eight years. to more than 220 kilometres per year.

which Vande Bharat is running on track can be equal to 58 revolutions of the earth. More than
gauged from the fact that in the last few years, 40 lakh passengers have travelled on these trains
seven Vande Bharat trains have covered a total so far. In the next three years, the railways plan to
distance of 23 lakh kilometres. This distance is run 400 Vande Bharat trains.

New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023 43

Nation Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

SACRIFICED EVERY
THING FOR THE
MOTHERLAND AND NATION BUILDING
Our freedom fighters fought tirelessly to free the motherland from
the slavery of the British and dedicated each and every day, every
moment of time, every particle of life for the nation. The freedom
movement not only tried to unite the country in one thread but
also strengthened the sense of dedication among the citizens
towards the nation. Suhasini Ganguly, Abbas Tyabji, Badri Dutt
Pandey and Damodar Swarup Seth were such freedom fighters
who took part in several movements for independence directly
taking on the British. They spent a long time behind the bars while
fighting for independence. They also sought to raise the collective
consciousness of India.

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 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Nation

INDIA RANKS FIRST IN

Suhasini Ganguly GLOBAL MILK PRODUCTION
Since independence, the government
DEDICATED HER WHOLE LIFE has continuously worked to increase
the potential of the dairy sector.

FOR INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE

Today its result is visible in the form of
increase in milk production as well as
in the income of the farmers. Today
milk production is increasing at the
Born: 3 February 1909, Died: 23 March 1965 rate of 2% all over the world, whereas
in India its growth rate is more than

S uhasini Ganguly, the great freedom fighter who dreamed of 6%. With the contribution of lakhs of
India's independence devoted her whole life for it. She was small and marginal dairy farmers, the
per capita availability of milk in India
born on 3 February 1909 in Khulna district of undivided Bengal. Her
today is much higher than the world
father's name was Avinashchandra Ganguly and mother's name average. Also, India has become the
was Sarala Sundara Devi. She completed her matriculation in 1924 largest milk producing country in
from Dhaka Eden School. Later she moved to Calcutta to teach in the world. Not only this, farmers get
a special school for deaf and dumb children. During her stay there only 40-50% of the profit from milk
she is believed to have come in contact with Pritilata Waddedar and production in the dairy industry in
Kamala Das Gupta who encouraged her to be a part of the Jugantar countries around the world, but dairy
revolutionary group. After joining the Jugantar group, she also cooperatives in India deposit 70% of
the return of the consumer price in
started working for an organization called 'Chhatri Sangh'.
the bank accounts of milk-producing
During this period she was introduced to people with similar farmers which is a great achievement
ideology who were equally vocal for India's independence. Her of India. Under the leadership of
activism brought her to the notice of British who started keeping Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India
a close watch on her. This made her task difficult to work outside aims to fulfill the spirit of Vasudhaiva
Calcutta. After the Chittagong uprising many members of the Kutumbakam by providing milk RU-56-02H-0018-030822/FACTSHEE

products to every poor country.

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Suhasini Ganguly also had to take refuge in Chandannagar, which

209.96
was under the control of the French, due to the fear of arrest. There
वैश्श्वववक दग्ग्ध
ु ध उत्त्प
पादन में भारतप्र
प्रथथम स्
स्थ
थान पर
she started living as a pseudo wife of revolutionary Shashidhar वैश्श्वववक दग्ग्ध
ु ध उत्त्प
पादन में भारतप्र
प्रथथम स्
स्थ
थान पर
Acharya. There she started working in a school and became known वैश्श्वववक
भारत में दू ध उत्पादन (श्वमश्वलयन रन में)
दग्ग्ध
ु ध में उ
दू त्त्प
धपउत्पादन
ादन में भ ारश्वत प्रथ
लप्र थरन
म स्
स्थ
मेंथ
) ान पर
as Suhasini Didi among all the revolutionaries. However, the British
भारत (श्वम
121.8यन

भारत में दू ध उत्पादन (श्वमश्वलयन रन में)

did not give up on her and raided her house in Chandannagar. 80.6
Jiban Ghoshal, a member of Jugantar, died in this raid.
53.9
Subsequently, Suhasini Ganguly, Shashidhar Acharya and Ganesh 31.6
Ghosh were arrested. She was kept in the Hijli prison camp near 17 20 22
Kharagpur for six years. Later this Hijli Detention Camp became the
1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 2021
campus of Kharagpur IIT. Milk production in India (in million tonnes)
After her release from Hijli, Ganguly continued her struggle for
India's contribution to global
the country's independence. She officially joined the Communist वैश्विक दु ग्ध उत्पादन में भारत का योगदान ­¬प्रश्वतशत
milk production is में21
भारतpercent.
Party of India and started actively participating in party functions. वैश्विक दु ग्ध उत्पादन का योगदान ­¬प्रश्वतशत

Suhasini Ganguly was jailed again for giving shelter to Hemant The production increased from
वैश्विक दु ग्ध उत्पादन में भारत का योगदान ­¬प्रश्वतशत
उत्पादन ¬´°«§°¬में ¬²मीश्वरिक रन से बढ़कर ­«­«§­¬में ­«´´±मीश्वरिक रन
Tarafdar, a revolutionary who actively participated in the Quit India 17 MT
उत्पादन in 1950-51
¬´°«§°¬में ¬²मीश्वरिक रन सेto
बढ़कर 209.96 MT रिक रन ह
­«­«§­¬में ­«´´±मीश्व

Movement. After being released from jail, she started living in an inउत्पादन
2020-21.
¬´°«§°¬में ¬²मीश्वरिक रन से बढ़कर ­«­«§­¬में ­«´´±मीश्वरिक रन ह
­«­«§­«­¬में प्रश्वत व्यक्ति दू ध की उपलब्धता ¯­²ग्राम/श्वदन है ~जो ¬´°«§°¬
ashram in Dhanbad and after independence devoted her whole life
The per capita availability ग्राम/श्वदन¯­²ग्राम/श्व
­«­«§­«­¬में प्रश्वत व्यक्ति दू ध की उपलब्धता थी दन है ~जो ¬´°«§°¬म
to social, spiritual work. Suhasini Ganguly died in a road accident on ग्राम/श्वदन थी
of milk in 2020-2021 is 427
­«­«§­«­¬में प्रश्वत व्यक्ति दू ध की उपलब्धता ¯­²ग्राम/श्वदन है ~जो ¬´°«§°¬म
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23 March 1965. ग्राम/श्वदन थी

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grams/day, which in 1950-51 AKAM Series #7(H

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August 03, 202
was 130 g/day. AKAM Series #7(H)
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August 03, 2022
AG/HP/RC/KG
AKAM Series #7(H)

45
August 03, 2022
New India Samachar February 1-15, 2023 AG/HP/RC/KG
Nation Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

'CHHOTA GANDHI' WHO WAS THE HERO

ABBAS TYABJI OF DANDI MARCH
Born: February 1, 1854, Death: June 9, 1936

ABBAS TYABJI IS
SAID TO HAVE BEEN VERY
CLOSE TO THE FATHER OF THE
NATION, MAHATMA GANDHI.
THIS IS THE REASON WHY HE
WORKED WITH MAHATMA
GANDHI FOR YEARS AND
PEOPLE FONDLY CALLED HIM
'CHHOTA GANDHI'

T his great freedom fighter and patriot was born

on February 1, 1854 in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Abbas Tyabji went to England for studies and
to lead it in case of his arrest was none other than
Abbas Tyabji.
After the arrest of Abbas Tyabji, Sarojini Naidu
returned to India with a law degree from there. was nominated to lead the Satyagraha. Abbas
After this he started his law practice and later Tyabji strongly opposed the British government
became the Chief Justice of Vadodara. In 1919, by actively participating in the Dandi March Salt
the Congress formed an inquiry committee to Satyagraha. Not only this, on the call of Mahatma
investigate the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and Gandhi, Abbas Tyabji actively participated in
appointed Abbas Tyabji as its chairman. He all the small and big movements in the country
came from an affluent family but the impact of and kept fighting against the British till the last
the Jallianwala Bagh massacre was so high on moments of his life. He also supported Sardar
him that he burnt all his western clothes. He also Vallabhbhai Patel in the Bardoli Satyagraha in
boycotted the goods made by the British and 1928. He always advocated for Hindu-Muslim
jumped into the national movement. unity and that is why he always emphasized on
It is said about Abbas Tyabji that he was their unity. This great freedom fighter breathed
very close to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma his last on 9 June 1936 at Mussoorie. Mahatma
Gandhi. This is the reason why he worked closely Gandhi wrote an article in his memory in the
with Mahatma Gandhi for years and people "Harijan" newspaper with the heading "Grand Old
fondly called him 'Chhota Gandhi'. He resolved Man of Gujarat" in which he was called a rare
to spread the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi. With servant of humanity.
his resolution of spreading Gandhian ideas, he 'Eleven Statues' were installed at the Delhi's
started traveling by bullock cart and even sold Sardar Patel Marg-Mother Teresa Crescent to
Khadi clothes. Mahatma Gandhi's trust in him can commemorate the Dandi March. The eleven
be gauged from the fact that when he decided to statues depict Mahatma Gandhi, Matangini
take out the Dandi March, the person nominated Hazra, Sarojini Naidu as well as Abbas Tyabji.

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 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Nation

FREEDOM FIGHTER DAMODAR

BADRI DUTT PANDEY SWARUP SETH WAS THE SARDAR

OF BANS BAREILLY
Born: 11 February 1901, Died 1965
WHO ENDED COOLIE-BEGAR
SYSTEM IN UTTARAYANI FAIR F amous revolutionary and patriot
Damodar Swarup Seth was born on
11 February 1901 in Bareilly district of
Born: 15 February 1882, Died: 13 January 1965 Uttar Pradesh. He devoted his entire life
to liberate the country and also actively

F reedom fighter Badri Dutt Pandey, who started the mass

movement with journalism, was born on 15 February 1882
in Haridwar district of present Uttarakhand. During his stay in
participated in the freedom struggle.
He was of revolutionary thought from
the beginning and when he went to
Almora he played an important role in the independence of the Allahabad for studies, he came in
country and went to jail many times. His parents died when he contact with the revolutionaries there.
was only seven years old. He stayed in Almora till the completion After studies, he joined Chandrashekhar
of his studies and in 1903 started working as a teacher in Azad's Hindustan Socialist Republican
Nainital. Later he started his journalism career and worked in a Party. Damodar Swarup Seth's influence
newspaper called 'Leader' between 1903 and 1910. To contribute can be gauged from the fact that
to the freedom movement, he established 'Almora Newspaper' in revolutionary Chandrashekhar Azad
1913. However, due to the publication of anti-British news, it was also respected him a lot.
forcibly closed by the authorities. On 15 October 1918, he started It is believed that his name also
a revolutionary newspaper named 'Shakti'. figured in the Banaras Conspiracy Case
and the Kakori Conspiracy Case and
In 1921, the ordinary people of Kumaon living in Bageshwar
was arrested by the British. However, the
town started a non-violent 'Coolie-Begar' movement. Coolie-
government could not prove the charges
Begar was a law that made it compulsory for the local people
against him and thus he was released.
living in the Kumaon hills to carry the luggage of visiting English Later he joined the Congress party. It
officers, soldiers, surveyors etc. for free. This exploitative practice is said that Damodar Swarup Seth had
enforced people to do forced labor without any payment. The an athletic body. Due to this reason he
village headman was expected to provide a number of porters in used to get the task of pasting leaflets
a specified period of time. For this a ledger was made in which the against the British government. When
names of the villagers were entered. The British were exploiting the British come to catch him, he used
the common residents. Under this backdrop, the people of the to run away taking advantage of his thin
village started revolting against this humiliating practice. The body. He also participated in the non-
Coolie-Begar movement began on 14 January 1921, during the cooperation movement and went to jail.
Uttarayani festival, on the land situated at the confluence of the Revolutionary Seth Damodar Swarup,
Saryu and Gomti rivers. A meeting was held at Saryu Maidan in who is considered to be the leading
which, Badri Dutt Pandey took oath that we pledge that we will no freedom fighter, is also known by the
longer tolerate Coolie-Utar, Coolie- Begar and Coolie-Bardayash. name of Sardar of Bans Bareilly.
All the people gathered there also took the pledge and chanted There was a time when the slogan
the slogan of Bharat Mata, the elders of the village drowned echoed in Bareilly, “Bans Bareilly ka
the accounts of forced labor at the confluence of rivers. In this Sardar, Seth Damodar Zindabad.” He
way pressure was created on the British and these traditions was a Constituent Assembly member
were abolished. After the success of this movement, Badri Dutt from United Provinces. He was a very
Pandey was honoured with the title of 'Kumaon Kesari'. It is said articulate speaker in the meetings.
that Mahatma Gandhi had named this movement as 'Bloodless It is believed that his contribution as
Revolution'. Badri Dutt Pandey was remembered by Prime Minister a member of constituent assembly
Narendra Modi in his address at the inauguration and foundation was important and he suggested
stone laying ceremony of several projects in Haldwani on 30 many subjects to Babasaheb Bhim
December 2021. He had said, “Kumaon has also contributed a Rao Ambedkar on the draft of the
lot in the country's independence. Here, under the leadership constitution, which were also accepted.
of Pandit Badri Pandey ji, the practice of Coolies' forced labor Even after independence, he continued
came to an end at the Uttarayani fair. In 1955, Badridutt Pandey to serve the country and worked sincerely
became the MP of Almora. He died on 13 January 1965. for the progress and development of the
country. He died in the year 1965.

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Personality Sambhu Nath De

HIS PATH BREAKING

RESERACH
SAVED LIFE OF
Born: 1 February 1915

Death: 15 April 1985

CHOLERA
PATIENTS
Cholera was called 'Blue Death' at one point of time because of its high fatality. The disease
used to take the form of an epidemic in no time and villages and villages used to fall in the
grip of it. In the year 1884, a scientist named Robert Koch discovered the bacterium that
causes cholera, but the cure for this disease could not be discovered. Sambhu Nath De an
Indian scientist made a breakthrough which made its cure possible. With his efforts, he saved
millions of lives by discovering the true cause of cholera.

O
ral Dehydration Solution (ORS) is a treatment. Under this backdrop, Shambhu
very common medicine today which Nath De took a vow to find a proper cure for
one can easily make at home. The cholera. Shambhu Nath De, who contributed
scientist whose reserach played a key role significantly in laying strong foundation of
in development of ORS was none other than science and technology in India in the pre-
Sambhu Nath De who was born on 1 February independence period, started researching
1915 in Hooghly district of West Bengal. His cholera after finishing his work. He discovered
father's name was Dasarathi De and mother's that a toxin produced by the bacterium caused
name was Chitreshwari Devi. He had to face dehydration and thickening of the blood,
a lot of difficulties in his studies in the initial which ultimately led to the death of cholera
days due to poor economic condition at home. patients. He had made this very important
Despite this, he did not give up and continued discovery despite facing the problem of lack of
his studies. Later he got selected in Calcutta resources. In the year 1953, he published his
Medical College and due to his interest in research which was a pathbreaking research.
research, he went to London for studies. From ORS was invented only after this discovery.
there he returned to India in 1949 and started Due to Sambhu Nath De's discovery, the lives
working in a medical college in Calcutta. of countless cholera patients around the
It is believed that about 1 crore 80 lakh world were saved. He received international
succumbed to this disease which first recognition for his work. He was also
surfaced in the year 1817. India and other nominated for the Nobel Prize. He died on
countries had to face its outbreak at different 15 April 1985. Every year on 23 September,
time phases. Although the cholera bacterium World Cholera Day is celebrated to make
was discovered in 1884, scientists were people aware of the causes and prevention of
unsuccessful in discovering its proper cholera.

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