Day: December 21, 2022
In view of the rising cases of Covid19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today: Mansukh Mandaviya – Union Health Minister
The astronaut designates for human space flight Gaganyaan mission are identified and are currently undergoing their mission specific training at Bengaluru: Dr Jitendra Singh – Union Minister
Department of Space:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today informed that India’s maiden human space flight ‘H1’ mission is targeted to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2024.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, Dr Jitendra Singh said, in view of the paramount importance of crew safety, two Test Vehicle missions are planned before the ‘G1’ mission to demonstrate the performance of crew escape system and parachute-based deceleration system for different flight conditions.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the uncrewed ‘G1’ mission is targeted to be launched in the last quarter of 2023 followed by the second uncrewed ‘G2’ mission in the second quarter of 2024, before the final human space flight ‘H1’ mission in the fourth quarter of 2024.
He said, the first uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan programme i.e., ‘G1’ mission is aimed at validating the performance of Human rated launch vehicle, Orbital module propulsion system, mission management, communication system and recovery operations. The mission will carry a humanoid as payload.
The Minister said, the astronaut designates for human space flight mission are identified and are currently undergoing their mission specific training at Bengaluru. First semester of Astronaut training has been completed wherein they have undergone course modules on Theoretical basics, Space medicine, Launch vehicles, spacecraft system and ground support infrastructure. Regular physical fitness sessions, aeromedical training and flying practice are also part of crew training. Corresponding evaluation and assessment activities have also been completed. The second semester of crew training is currently in progress.
Russian State-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom has offered a more advanced fuel option to Kudankulam Nuclear power plant: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister
Department of Atomic Energy:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Russian State-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom has offered a more advanced fuel option to Kudankulam Nuclear power plant.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the first lot of TVS-2M fuel assemblies has been received in May-June 2022 from Russian Federation and loaded in Unit-1 and they are performing satisfactorily.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, use of TVS-2M fuel assemblies in KKNPP reactors will allow 18-month operating cycles as against 12-month operating cycle with UTVS Fuel Assemblies presently in use in Unit-2.
The Minister said, Russia had offered a more advanced fuel viz. TVS-2M type in place of UTVS type fuel for use in reactors at Unit 1&2 at Kudankulam. He said after detailed deliberations by experts, considering the better operational performance with TVS-2M type fuel assemblies, it was decided to use TVS-2M fuel in place of UTVS fuel assemblies in Kudankulam Units-1&2.
Civil Aviation Ministry holds a review meeting on congestion during Peak Hours at Major Airports
Ministry of Civil Aviation:
Secretary, Civil Aviation Shri Rajiv Bansal took a meeting today with Airport Operators of Bengaluru and Mumbai, which was attended by Safety & Security Regulators viz. Director Generals of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) & Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and other senior officials, to take stock of the measures taken at Bengaluru and Mumbai Airports for decongestion during peak hours.
It had come to the notice of the Government that a few major airports are facing congestion and longer waiting time at various touch points in passenger processing due to increase in number of air travellers on account of seasonal travels. A meeting in this regard was earlier held by Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia on 7th December, 2022, directing major airport operators to identify bottlenecks and augment capacity to meet the growing passenger demand.
In today’s meeting, it was emphasized by the Secretary, Civil Aviation that airport operators have to provide the requisite facilities commensurate with the growth in number of passengers, facilitating a hassle free travel for air passengers. The airport operators must install additional capacity and redesign their systems and processes, wherever needed to be in readiness for any peak demand scenario.
Airport Operators were advised to give daily report on the aspects including (a) Putting Sign Boards to indicate the real time basis waiting time at Entry Gates, Security lane and also sharing of the same through social media feeds, (b) whether all airlines are manning their check-in counters adequately, (c) Installation of additional x-ray machines to increase the number of security lanes, (d) Rebalancing the peak hour flight schedule with the availability of security lanes, (e) Disseminating all the relevant information to passengers.
With the continuous monitoring of the situation at major airports and augmentation of capacity, the situation has improved and is likely to get further eased in coming days.
Launched the integration of Common Service Centres & India Post Office with GeM India: Piyush Goyal – Union Minister
Piyush Goyal – Union Minister:
Launched the integration of Common Service Centres & India Post Office with GeM India & ‘Seller Samvad’ Booklet.
Delighted to hear the good experiences of sellers whose businesses have grown significantly with GeM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FoAyTYJvuw
In view of the rising cases of Covid19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today: Mansukh Mandaviya – Union Health Minister
Mansukh Mandaviya – Union Health Minister:
In view of the rising cases of Covid19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today.
COVID is not over yet.
I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance.
We are prepared to manage any situation.
Rahul Gandhi had a 45 min in-depth interaction with around 30 ex-servicemen today: Jairam Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh – MP, Gen Sec., Congress:
Today, it was Jai Jawan on the 105th afternoon of Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Rahul Gandhi had a 45 min in-depth interaction with around 30 ex-servicemen, who ranged from Lt. Generals to Junior Commission Officers.
4 issues came up for discussion:
1. Agnipath Scheme
2. Threats from China
3. Implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP)
4. Need for a separate Ahir regiment in the Indian Army to recognise the significant contribution of the community
All the ex-servicemen were against the Agnipath scheme.
They wanted the govt to be more forthcoming about the border situation with China & acknowledged that while OROP has benefited officers at higher levels, it has not been beneficial for JCOs who leave the army earlier.
The ex-servicemen also wanted a formal and regular system of interaction with the Congress leadership on issues of national security.
Sri Sri at Sunrise
When you find true happiness, you can’t but share it with others. It doesn’t need any other motivation :
Sri Sri
Pic Credit : Sri Sri