Day: October 28, 2021
Addressed a UNSC High Level meeting on cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organizations: Dr S Jaishankar
Dr S Jaishankar – External Affairs Minister:
Addressed a UNSC High Level meeting on cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organizations (AfricanUnion).
Thanked President Kenyatta for Kenya’s leadership of UNSC this month. For Africa’s voice to be effectively heard, change must begin from UNSC.
India calls for permanent African representation in an expanded Council.
Our partnership with Africa driven by 10 guiding principles enunciated by PM Narendra Modi in 2018.
India will continue to work with Africa as per Africa’s priorities, Africa’s comfort and Africa’s aspirations.
A 10 km trek on steep trails of sharp climbs & drops to inspect a under construction road: Pema Khandu
A 10 km trek on steep trails of sharp climbs & drops to inspect the under construction road from Mago to Thingbu in Tawang dist.
Pema Khandu – CM, Arunachal pradesh
Walking in the shoes of border residents to understand their pain and respond accordingly.
Implementation of telemedicine technology could save India around 5 billion US dollars annually: Dr Jitendra Singh
Ministry of Science & Technology:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said that Tele-medicine technology could save India around 5 billion US dollars annually and that Tele-medicine is no longer an option but a necessity.
The Minister said that Digital health is the next frontier to ensure healthcare delivery is accessible, available, and affordable.
Addressing the CII Asia Health 2021 summit on the theme of ‘Transforming Healthcare for a better tomorrow’, the Dr Jitendra Singh called for innovative healthcare solutions like Telemedicine in a country like India, where there is a shortage of medical professionals, and millions of people live in rural areas without direct access to proper healthcare or treatment.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the implementation of tele-medicine technology could save India between 4-5 billion US dollars every year and replace half of in-person outpatient consultations.
He said, Telemedicine in the country has proven to be cost effective by about 30% less than equivalent in-person visits.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given very high priority to the Health Sector this year’s budget increased the spending on healthcare by 137% and is in line with industry expectations of 2.5%-3% of the GDP, and also the GDP National Health Policy 2017 target of 2.5% by 2025.
The Minister informed that India will spend Rs 2.23 lakh crore on healthcare this year including Rs 35,000 crore on Covid-19 vaccines.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) along with the NITI Aayog, drew the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines that allowed registered medical practitioners (RMPs) to deliver healthcare services leveraging digital health technologies via telemedicine platforms.
He said, to achieve this, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to provide a digital Health ID to people which will contain their health records. Telemedicine will continue to grow leaps and bounds in the years to come especially with greater internet penetration across the country, the Minister added.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, Health technology is becoming central to healthcare as it leads to improvement of health literacy, patient empowerment and engagement, and enable better self-management of care. It is also one of the key components of efforts to improve the quality, efficiency and safety of healthcare delivery while lowering healthcare costs.
The Minister said that various health care schemes launched by Modi Government such as PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, Ayushman Bharat Jan ArogyaYojana, Ayushman Health and Wellness Centres, Pradhan MantriBhartiyaJanaushadhiPariyojana (PMBJP) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission have made healthcare facilities accessible and affordable to millions of poor people in the country.
The Health Summit was attended by Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman, CII Healthcare Council & CMD, Medanta – Medicity, Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan, Past President, CII and Founding Member, Infosys, Mr Pankaj Sahni – Chief Executive Officer, Medanta – Medicity, Dr Mradul Kaushik – Chief Executive Officer, Max Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Mr Shashank ND, Chairman, CII Subcommittee on Digital Health & CEO & Co-Founder, Practo, Mr Dharmil Shah, Founder, Pharmeasy, and Mr Prashant Tandon, Founder, Tata1MG.
Sri Lanka sends a shila from Sita Mandir, Ashok Vatika to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir construction
Shri Ram Teerth:
Today at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, High Commissioner and Ministers of Sri Lanka donated a shila from Sita Mandir, Ashok Vatika to Pujya Sant-Mahapurush of Ayodhya.
The dignitaries also performed Pujan and Aarati of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar.
Chennai – Mysore- Chennai Shatabdi Express becomes the first Integrated Management Systems certified train of Southern Railway
Ministry of Railways:
Chennai – Mysore- Chennai Shatabdi Express becomes the first Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certified train of Southern Railway, first Shatabdi of Indian Railways and second mail/express train on Indian Railways.
A feather in the cap of Southern Railway, Chennai – Mysore – Chennai Shatabdi Express has received Integrated Management Systems Certification.
The primary maintenance of the train is handled by Basin Bridge Coaching Depot of Chennai Division.
This certification has been granted by the certification agency after comprehensive audit and duly verifying adherence by Railways to all laid down norms.
Significant milestones achieved by Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express :
• Chennai – Mysore – Chennai Shatabdi Express train was introduced on 11th May 1994.
• The service is the first ISO 9001:2001 certified train in Southern Railway (obtained in 19th June 2007)
• The train was inducted with state-of-the-art LHB coaches on 1st July 2009
• Running on HOG thereby reducing pollution and prevention of resource depletion (Diesel)
• Maintaining 100% passenger amenities in working condition, 100% HOG and 100 % Bio digester toilet operations and 100% functional sub-pantry equipment
• Quality air conditioning, lighting and other electrical amenities. Special features
• On board house keeping facility (5-Stage cleaning)
• Energy conservation through LED lights and electrical fittings
• Braille signage seat indication number
• Pre-loaded Wi-fi Infotainment System
• Automatic sliding door closer for passenger coupe in Executive coach
• Reflective coach indication and toilet Toilet Occupancy Indication
• Aesthetic vinyl wrapping for coach interiors
• Automatic air fresheners for passenger coupes and toilets
• Comfortable seats with high quality upholstery
• All the coaches are provided with fire extinguishers with fire suppression system fitted in power cars
• Unified information sticker in all coaches with emergency contact numbers for the benefit of passengers.
Shri John Thomas, General Manager, Southern Railway inspected the train service and felicitated the team of Officers and Staff of Basin Bridge Depot whose concerted efforts bagged the IMS Certification for the premier train. General Manager presented the IMS Certification to Coach Depot Officer/Basin Bridge.
He mentioned that the service is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities ensuring safe and comfortable travel for passengers.
PM to visit Kedarnath on 5th November and inaugurate Shri Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
Prime Minister’s Office:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath, Uttarakhand on 5th November.
Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Kedarnath Temple.
He will thereafter inaugurate Shri Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi and unveil the statue of Shri Adi Shankaracharya.
The Samadhi has been reconstructed after the destruction in the 2013 floods. The entire reconstruction work has been undertaken under the guidance of the Prime Minister, who has constantly reviewed and monitored the progress of the project.
Prime Minister will review and inspect the executed and ongoing works along the Saraswati Aasthapath.
Prime Minister will also address a public rally. He will inaugurate key infrastructure projects which have been completed, including Saraswati Retaining Wall Aasthapath and Ghats, Mandakini Retaining Wall Aasthapath, Tirth Purohit Houses and Garud Chatti bridge on river Mandakini.
The projects have been completed at a cost of over Rs. 130 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 180 crore, including the Redevelopment of Sangam Ghat, First Aid and Tourist Facilitation Centre, Admin Office and Hospital, two Guest Houses, Police Station, Command & Control Centre, Mandakini Aasthapath Queue Management and Rainshelter and Saraswati Civic Amenity Building.
Kharge Sahib is right — this is unconscionable: Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor – MP, Congress leader :
Kharge Sahib is right — this is unconscionable.
Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh & Muslims in Tripura are equally condemnable, but the latter are taking place in our country, & the moral responsibility to act is our Government’s.
Communalism must be resisted wherever it arises.
Strongly condemn the ongoing communal strife in Tripura. Govt remaining a mute spectator to VHP vandalising Mosques and destroying properties is a unpardonable.
Mallikarjun Kharge – Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha
This is the result of negligence by the state BJP Govt & its propagation of such communal hate-mongering.
Visited the Delhi Airport & supervised the progress of Digi Yatra, a forward-looking mechanism.. : Jyotiradutya Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia – Union Minister:
Visited the Delhi Airport & supervised the progress of Digi Yatra, a forward-looking mechanism to digitise passenger processing – from entry to boarding.
It will be a milestone towards realising the PM’s goal of Digital India.
Glad to see Civil Aviation Ministry’s ambitious mission taking shape.
Chaired a detailed discussion with the corporate team of GMR Delhi Airport on airport security & passenger processing mechanisms in place. Learned about the workings of their software through a demo.
On the sidelines, had a fruitful interaction about strengthening the hub & spoke model for air connectivity in India.
Met a few workers from Jharkhand at T3 Delhi Airport, who were travelling abroad.
Had a brief chat about their experience & wait time at the airport. On being told it was 10 hours, requested airport officials to serve food & ensure their well being.
Visited the CISF Security Center at the Delhi Airport to understand & learn about the systems in use.
Safety, security & a smooth passenger experience is our utmost priority. Not to mention that our Jawans keep strict vigil 24×7. My salute to them, including the support staff.
Had a wonderful experience meeting & learning from officials at the high-tech Airport Operations Control Center, the nerve centre of all airport-related operations.
Had an engaging discussion with members of the Air Cargo Forum of India on their vision for the sector, challenges & way forward.
At Ministry of Cicil Aviation, we intend to focus on boosting air cargo, given the potential & resilience that the sector has shown in the pandemic period.
Visited Air Cargo Terminals at IGI Delhi Airport & experienced live operations that are undertaken for processing import and export cargo at the terminals.
Beautiful Champhai Town covered with morning mist! : CM, Zoramthanga
Zoramthanga – Chief Minister, Mizoram:
Beautiful Champhai Town covered with morning mist!
Champhai is a border town & one of the eleven district headquarters in the state.
Located on the Indo-Myanmar border, it is a strategically important location.
It serves as the main business corridor for India and Myanmar in the area.
Kerala is the only state with single digit infant mortality rate: Thomas Isaac
Thomas Isaac – Former Finance Minister, Kerala :
Only 6 out 1000 children born in Kerala die before their first birth day.
The infant mortality rate India is 30.
Kerala is the only state with single digit IMR.
At 6 Kerala is on par with China and USA.
Can any conscientious citizen decline the request of the SC to serve in a matter of paramount national interest?: P Chidambaram
P Chidambaram – Former Union Finance Minister:
I am perturbed by the statement in the SC order that many persons when requested to be a member of a Committee to probe the Pegasus controversy, “politely declined”
Can any conscientious citizen decline the request of the SC to serve in a matter of paramount national interest?
This episode illustrates how far we have traveled from the exhortation of Mahatma Gandhi that Indians should not fear their rulers.
Had a review meeting with the Law Officers of India: Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju – Union Minister:
Had a review meeting with the Law Officers of India.
Solicitor General of India, Secretary Legal Affairs, all Additional SGs, Asst SGs and senior officers attended the meeting.
Sri Sri at Sunrise
Feel grateful for your very existence, your very body, and all that you have, and all the love you have received. And this gratefulness will bring you a flood of prosperity, joy, and happiness:
Sri Sri
Pic Credit: Sri Sri