Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Hon, ble MLA, Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC mityeng makha da lakkadouriba tang 21 da pangthokadouri Eid Ul Adha kumei ga mari leinana Bishnupur Muslim Leikai, Ward No. 2 gi apunba yumthong 180 da chana thaknaba potlam sing yengthokpagi thouram am pangthokkhre,


 Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Hon, ble MLA, Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC mityeng makha da lakkadouriba tang 21 da pangthokadouri Eid Ul Adha kumei ga mari leinana Bishnupur Muslim Leikai, Ward No. 2 gi apunba yumthong 180 da chana thaknaba potlam sing yengthokpagi thouram am pangthokkhre,

Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Hon, ble MLA, Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC mityeng makha da lakkadouriba tang 21 da pangthokadouri Eid Ul Adha kumei ga mari leinana Bishnupur Muslim Leikai, Ward No. 2 gi apunba yumthong 180 da chana thaknaba potlam sing yengthokpagi thouram am pangthokkhre, hairiga thouram asida Shah Nawazkhan, Secretary, MPCC amasung 26/1 polling cum development committee ga punna khutshamnaduna yenthokkhiba potlam sing adudi 1.Rice, 2.Sugar, 3.Hawai, 4.Alu, 5.Potato & 6. Mustard Oil ni. Eid ul Adha gi mari leina na Hon, ble MLA Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC bu Shah Nawazkhan, Secretary, MPCC amasung polling Committee gi office bearers sing na haraoba fongfokpaga loinana tungda mai pakpa oirasanu haiduna mapu da yaipha thouni nijari.

Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Hon, ble MLA, Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC mityeng makha da lakkadouriba tang 21 da pangthokadouri Eid Ul Adha kumei ga mari leinana Bishnupur Muslim Leikai, Ward No. 2 gi apunba yumthong 180 da chana thaknaba potlam sing yengthokpagi thouram am pangthokkhre, Read More

Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Hon, ble MLA, Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC mityeng makha da lakkadouriba tang 21 da pangthokadouri Eid Ul Adha kumei ga mari leinana Bishnupur Muslim Leikai, Ward No. 2 gi apunba yumthong 180 da chana thaknaba potlam sing yengthokpagi thouram am pangthokkhre,


 Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Hon, ble MLA, Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC mityeng makha da lakkadouriba tang 21 da pangthokadouri Eid Ul Adha kumei ga mari leinana Bishnupur Muslim Leikai, Ward No. 2 gi apunba yumthong 180 da chana thaknaba potlam sing yengthokpagi thouram am pangthokkhre,

Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Hon, ble MLA, Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC mityeng makha da lakkadouriba tang 21 da pangthokadouri Eid Ul Adha kumei ga mari leinana Bishnupur Muslim Leikai, Ward No. 2 gi apunba yumthong 180 da chana thaknaba potlam sing yengthokpagi thouram am pangthokkhre, hairiga thouram asida Shah Nawazkhan, Secretary, MPCC amasung 26/1 polling cum development committee ga punna khutshamnaduna yenthokkhiba potlam sing adudi 1.Rice, 2.Sugar, 3.Hawai, 4.Alu, 5.Potato & 6. Mustard Oil ni. Eid ul Adha gi mari leina na Hon, ble MLA Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC bu Shah Nawazkhan, Secretary, MPCC amasung polling Committee gi office bearers sing na haraoba fongfokpaga loinana tungda mai pakpa oirasanu haiduna mapu da yaipha thouni nijari.

Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Hon, ble MLA, Bishnupur AC, President, MPCC mityeng makha da lakkadouriba tang 21 da pangthokadouri Eid Ul Adha kumei ga mari leinana Bishnupur Muslim Leikai, Ward No. 2 gi apunba yumthong 180 da chana thaknaba potlam sing yengthokpagi thouram am pangthokkhre, Read More

B.1.617.2, known as the Delta variant, is around 40-60 percent more transmissible than Alpha Variant- Dr. N K Arora, Co- Chair, INSACOG

 

B.1.617.2, known as the Delta variant, is around 40-60 percent more transmissible than Alpha Variant- Dr. N K Arora, Co- Chair, INSACOG


“Current vaccines are effective against Delta Variant as per the studies undertaken by ICMR on the issue”

“Any future waves will be controlled and delayed if more people get vaccinated and follow COVID-Appropriate Behaviour effectively”

It is difficult to say that the disease caused due to Delta Variant is more severe- Dr. N K Arora

Posted On: 19 JUL 2021 11:09AM by PIB Delhi

In a recent interview, Dr N K Arora, co-chair, Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) elaborates about the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for testing and follow-up on variants, what makes the Delta variant so transmissible, how genomic surveillance can help contain its spread, and reemphasises on the importance of COVID appropriate behaviour.

INSACOG is a consortium of 28 laboratories of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Dept. of Biotechnology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for whole genome sequencing in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. INSACOG was established by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India on 25/12/2020.

Recently INSACOG expanded its reach. What is the thought behind its expansion?

There is a need to keep a strict vigil on the emergence of variants of concern and outbreaks so that they can be contained before they spread to a larger region. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), established in December 2020, was a consortium of 10 laboratories. Recently 18 more laboratories became part of it.

The idea is to have a strong network of laboratories to do genomic surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 and correlate whole genomics sequencing (WGS) data with clinical and epidemiological data to see whether or not a variant is more transmissible, causes more severe disease, escaping immunity or causing breakthrough infections, affecting vaccine efficacy, and diagnosed by current diagnostic tests.

Then National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) analyse this data. The entire country has been divided into geographical regions and each lab is given the responsibility of one particular region. We have formed 180-190 clusters with around 4 districts in each cluster. Regular random swab samples and samples of patients who develop severe illness, vaccine breakthrough infections, and other atypical clinical presentations, are collected and sent to regional laboratories for sequencing. The current capacity of the country is to sequence over 50,000 samples per month; earlier it was approximately 30,000 samples.

What kind of mechanism country has for testing and follow up on variants?

India has a well-established mechanism of Integrated Disease Surveillance. The IDSP coordinates sample collection and transportation from the districts/sentinel sites to Regional Genome Sequencing Laboratories (RGSL). The RGSLs are responsible for genome sequencing and identification of Variants of Concerns (VOC)/Variants of Interest (VOI), Potential Variants of Interest and other mutations. Information on VOC/VOI is directly submitted to the Central Surveillance Unit for clinical-epidemiological correlation in coordination with State Surveillance Officers. The samples are then sent to the designated bio banks.

RGSLs, upon identification of a genomic mutation which could be of public health relevance, submit the same to Scientific and Clinical Advisory Group (SCAG). SCAG thereafter discusses the Potential Variants of Interest and other mutations with experts and if necessary, recommends to the Central Surveillance Unit for further investigation.

Sharing of information and clinical-epidemiological correlation is done by IDSP, a unit of NCDC, along with the Ministry of Health, the Indian Council for Medical Research, Department of Biotechnology, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and state authorities.

Finally, the new mutations/variants of concern are cultured and scientific studies are undertaken to see the impact on infectiousness, virulence, vaccine efficacy and immune escape properties.

The Delta variant has been in focus as a global concern. What makes this variant so virulent?

B.1.617.2, a variant of COVID-19 is known as the Delta variant. It was first identified in October 2020 in India, and was primarily responsible for the second wave in the country, today accounting for over 80 percent of new Covid-19 cases. It emerged in Maharashtra and travelled northwards along the western states of the country before entering the central and the eastern states.

It has mutations in its spike protein, which helps it bind to the ACE2 receptors present on the surface of the cells more firmly, making it more transmissible and capable of evading the body’s immunity. It is around 40-60 percent more transmissible than its predecessor (Alpha variant) and has already spread to more than 80 countries, including the UK, the USA, Singapore, and so on.

Does it also cause more severe disease as compared to other variants?

There are studies that show that there are some mutations in this variant that promote syncytium formation. Besides, on invading a human cell, it replicates faster. It leads to a strong inflammatory response in organs like the lungs. However it is difficult to say that disease due to delta variant is more severe. The age profile and the deaths during the second wave in India were quite similar to that seen during first wave.

Is Delta Plus variant more aggressive than Delta variant?

The Delta Plus variant—AY.1 and AY.2—has so far been detected in 55-60 cases across 11 states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh. AY.1 is also found in countries like Nepal, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Japan but AY.2 is less prevalent. The variant is still being studied for its transmissibility, virulence, and vaccines escape characteristics.

Are the vaccines effective against the Delta variant?

Yes, current vaccines are effective against Delta Variant as per the studies undertaken by ICMR on the issue.

Some parts of the country are still witnessing a spurt in the number of cases. Why?

Though there is a significant dip in the number of cases in most parts of the country, some regions are witnessing a high-Test Positivity Rate (TPR) particularly in the north-eastern parts of the country and several districts in the southern states, most of these cases could be due to the Delta variant.

Can future waves be prevented?

A virus begins infecting a part of the population, which is most susceptible and also exposed to the infection. It diminishes after it successfully infects a large proportion of the population and strikes back when the immunity developed in the people post-natural infection fades. The cases may go up if a new, more infectious variant comes. In other words, next wave will be driven by a virus variant to which significant proportion of population is susceptible.

The second wave is still going on. Any future waves will be controlled and delayed if more and more people get vaccinated and most importantly, people follow COVID-Appropriate Behaviour effectively, especially till a substantial part of our population gets vaccinated.

People need to focus on vaccination and adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour to manage COVID-19.



अल्फा वैरियंट से बी.1.617.2 डेल्टा वैरियंट 40-60 प्रतिशत अधिक संक्रामक – डॉ. एन के अरोड़ा, सह-अध्यक्ष आईएनएसएसीओजी

“इस विषय पर आईसीएमआर द्वारा किये गये अध्ययन के अनुसार मौजूदा वैक्सीन डेल्टा वैरियंट पर कारगर”

“ज्यादा से ज्यादा लोगों को टीके लगने और कोविड उपयुक्त व्यवहार के कड़े अनुपालन से महामारी की भावी लहरों को नियंत्रित और टाला जा सकता है”
यह कहना कठिन है कि डेल्टा वैरियंट के कारण होने वाली बीमारी ज्यादा गंभीर होती हैः डॉ. एन के अरोड़ा

Posted On: 19 JUL 2021 11:09AM by PIB Delhi

हाल के एक साक्षात्कार में इंडियन सार्स-कोव-2 जेनोमिक्स कॉन्सॉर्टियम (आईएनएसएसीओजी) के सह-अध्यक्ष डॉ. एनके अरोड़ा ने वैरियंट की जांच और उसके व्यवहार के हवाले से मानक संचालन प्रक्रिया (एसओपी)के बारे में चर्चा की। यह जांच यह जानने के लिये की जाती है कि डेल्टा वैरियंट इतना संक्रामक क्यों है। उन्होंने यह भी बताया कि किस तरह जेनोमिक निगरानी के जरिये इसे फैलने से रोका गया। उन्होंने फिर जोर देकर कहा कि कोविड उपयुक्त व्यवहार बहुत अहमियत रखता है।

आईएनएसएसीओजी, स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय, बायोटेक्नोलॉजी विभाग, भारतीय चिकित्सा अनुसंधान परिषद (आईसीएमआर) तथा वैज्ञानिक और औद्योगिक अनुसंधान परिषद (सीएसआईआर) की 28 प्रयोगशालाओं का संघ है, जो कोविड-19 महामारी के संदर्भ में जिनोम सीक्वेंसिंग करता है। आईएनएसएसीओजी को स्वास्थ्य और परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय ने 25 दिसंबर, 2020 को गठित किया था।

आईएनएसएसीओजी ने हाल में अपना दायरा बढ़ाया है। इस विस्तार के पीछे की क्या सोच है?

अति गंभीर रूप से बीमार करने वाले वैरियंट के उभरने पर कड़ी नजर रखने की जरूरत थी। उसके फैलाव को भी बराबर देखना था, ताकि बड़े इलाके में उसके फैलाव को पहले ही रोका जा सके। आईएनएसएसीओजी को दिसम्बर 2020 में गठित किया गया था, जो उस समय दस प्रयोगशालाओं का संघ था। हाल में 18 और प्रयोगशालायें उससे जुड़ गई हैं।

सार्स-कोव-2 की जिनोम आधारित पड़ताल करने के लिये प्रयोगशालाओं के मजबूत तंत्र की जरूरत महसूस की गई, ताकि उनके जरिये जिनोम सीक्वेंसिंग के सारे आंकड़ों का रोग और महामारी वाले आंकड़ों के साथ मिलान किया जाये तथा देखा जाये कि वैरियंट-विशेष कितना संक्रामक है, उससे बीमारी कितनी गंभीर होती है, वह शरीर की रोग-प्रतिरोधक क्षमता को चकमा दे सकता है या नहीं या टीके लगवाने के बाद उससे दोबारा संक्रमण हो सकता है या नहींयानी, उससे वैक्सीन के प्रभाव पर कितना असर पड़ता है और निदान का जो मौजूदा तरीका है, वह उसके लिये पर्याप्त है या नहीं।

राष्ट्रीय रोग नियंत्रण केंद्र (एनसीडीसी) फिर इन आंकड़ों का विश्लेषण करता है। पूरे देश को भौगोलिक क्षेत्रों में बांटा गया है और हर प्रयोगशाला को किसी न किसी विशेष क्षेत्र की जिम्मेदारी दी गई है। हमने 180-190 क्लस्टर बनायें हैं और हर क्लस्टर में चार-चार जिलों को रखा है। हम औचक रूप से नमूनों की जांच करते रहते हैं। साथ ही गंभीर रूप से बीमार, टीका लगवाने के बाद संक्रमित लोगों के नमूनों की भी जांच करते हैं। इसके अलावा लक्षण रहित लोगों के नमूनों को भी देखा जाता है। इन सब नमूनों को जमा करके उनकी सीक्वेंसिंग करने के लिये इलाके की प्रयोगशाला में भेज दिया जाता है। इस समय देश में हर महीने 50 हजार से अधिक नमूनों की सीक्वेंसिंग करने की क्षमता है। पहले हमारे पास लगभग 30 हजार नमूनों को हर महीने जांचने की ही क्षमता था।

वैरियंट की जांच और उसके व्यवहार की निगरानी करने की क्या प्रणाली देश के पास है?

भारत के पास बीमारियों पर नजर रखने के एक मजबूत प्रणाली मौजूद है, जो इंटीग्रेटेड डिजीज सर्वेलांस प्रोग्राम (आईडीएसपी) के तहत काम करती है। आईडीएसपी नमूनों को जमा करने और उन्हें जिलों/निगरानी स्थलों से क्षेत्रीय जिनोम सीक्वेंसिंग प्रयोगशालाओं (आरजीएसएल) तक पहुंचाने का समन्वय करता है। आरजीएसएल की जिम्मेदारी है कि वह जिनोम सीक्वेंसिंग करे,गंभीर रूप से बीमार करने वाले (वैरियंट ऑफ कंसर्न – वीओसी) या किसी विशेष वैरियंट (वैरियंट ऑफ इंटरेस्ट – वीओआई) की पड़ताल करे और म्यूटेशन पर नजर रखे। वीओसी/वीओआई की सूचना सीधे केंद्रीय निगरानी इकाई को दी जाती है, ताकि राज्य के निगरानी अधिकारियों के साथ रोग-महामारी के आपसी सम्बंध पर समन्वय बनाया जा सके, ताकि उन्हें मालूम हो सके कि यह रोग या महामारी कितनी भीषण है। उसके बाद नमूनों को बायो-बैंकों में भेज दिया जाता है।

आरजीएसएल जब जन स्वास्थ्य से जुड़े किसी जिनोम म्यूटेशन की पहचान कर लेती है, तो उसकी रिपोर्ट वैज्ञानिक और उपचार सलाहकार समूह (एससीएजी) को सौंप देती है। एससीएजी उसके बाद वीओआई और अन्य म्यूटेशन पर विशेषज्ञों की राय लेता है और अगर जरूरी हुआ तो आगे पड़ताल के लिये केंद्रीय निगरानी इकाई को उसकी सिफारिश करता है।

एनसीडीसी की इकाई आईडीएसपी रोग-महामारी के आपसी सम्बंध और अन्य सूचनाओं को स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय, भारतीय चिकित्सा अनुसंधान परिषद्, बायोटेक्नोलॉजी विभाग, वैज्ञानिक और औद्योगिक अनुसंधान परिषद तथा राज्य के अधिकारियों के साथ साझा करती है।

आखिर में, नये म्यूटेशन/गंभीर रूप से बीमार करने वाले वैरियंट को प्रयोगशाला में जांचा जाता है और उसकी संक्रामकता, घातकता, वैक्सीन के प्रभाव और शरीर की रोग-प्रतिरोधक क्षमता को चकमा देने की ताकत का मूल्यांकन किया जाता है।

पूरी दुनिया में डेल्टा वैरियंट से चिंता फैली हुई है। यह वैरियंट इतना घातक क्यों है?

कोविड-19 के बी.1.617.2 को डेल्टा वैरियंट कहा जाता है। पहली बार इसकी शिनाख्त भारत में अक्टूबर 2020 में की गई थी। हमारे देश में दूसरी लहर के लिये यही प्रमुख रूप से जिम्मेदार है। आज नये कोविड-19 के 80 प्रतिशत मामले इसी वैरियंट की देन हैं। यह महाराष्ट्र में उभरा और वहां से घूमता-घामता पश्चिमी राज्यों से होता हुआ उत्तर की ओर बढ़ा। फिर देश के मध्य भाग में और पूर्वोत्तर राज्यों में फैल गया।

यह म्यूटेशन स्पाइक प्रोटीन से बना है, जो उसे एसीई2 रिसेप्टर से चिपकने में मदद करता है। एसीआई2 रिसेप्टर कोशिकाओं की सतह पर मौजूद होता है, जिनसे यह मजबूत से चिपक जाता है। इसके कारण यह ज्यादा संक्रामक हो जाता है और शरीर की रोग-प्रतिरोधक क्षमता को चकमा देने में सफल हो जाता है। यह अपने पूर्ववर्ती अल्फा वैरियंट से 40-60 प्रतिशत ज्यादा संक्रामक है और अब तक यूके, अमेरिका, सिंगापुर आदि 80 से ज्यादा देशों में फैल चुका है।

अन्य वैरियंट की तुलना में क्या यह ज्यादा गंभीर रूप से बीमार करता है?

ऐसे अध्ययन हैं, जो बताते हैं कि इस वैरियंट में ऐसे कुछ म्यूटेशन हैं, जो संक्रमित कोशिका को अन्य कोशिकाओं से मिलाकर रुग्ण कोशिकाओं की तादाद बढ़ाते जाते हैं। इसके अलावा जब ये मानव कोशिका में घुसपैठ करते हैं, तो बहुत तेजी से अपनी संख्या बढ़ाने लगते हैं। इसका सबसे घातक प्रभाव फेफड़ों पर पड़ता है। बहरहाल, यह कहना मुश्किल है कि डेल्टा वैरियंट से पैदा होने वाली बीमारी ज्यादा घातक होती है। भारत में दूसरी लहर के दौरान होने वाली मौतें और किस आयुवर्ग में ज्यादा मौतें हुईं, ये सब पहली लहर से मिलता-जुलता ही है।

क्या डेल्टा वैरियंट के मुकाबले डेल्टा प्लस वैरियंट ज्यादा घातक है?

डेल्टा प्लस वैरियंट – एवाई.1 और एवाई.2 – अब तक 11 राज्यों में 55-60 मामलों में देखा गया है। इन राज्यों में महाराष्ट्र, तमिलनाडु और मध्यप्रदेश शामिल हैं। एवाई.1 नेपाल, पुर्तगाल, स्विट्जरलैंड, पोलैंड, जापान जैसे देशों में भी मिला है। इसके बरक्स एवाई.2 कम मिलता है। वैरियंट की संक्रामकता, घातकता और वैक्सीन को चकमा देने की क्षमता आदि का अध्ययन चल रहा है।

क्या डेल्टा वैरियंट के खिलाफ वैक्सीन कारगर है?

जी हां। इस मुद्दे पर आईसीएमआर के अध्ययन के अनुसार मौजूदा वैक्सीनें डेल्टा वैरियंट के खिलाफ कारगर हैं।

देश के कुछ भागों में अब भी मामलों में तेजी देखी जा रही है। ऐसा क्यों?

देश के तमाम भागों में मामलों में गिरावट दर्ज की जा रही है, लेकिन कुछ हिस्सों में आज भी पॉजीटिविटी दर ऊंची है, खासतौर से देश के पूर्वोत्तर क्षेत्रों और दक्षिणी राज्यों के कई जिलों में। इनमें से ज्यादातर मामले डेल्टा वैरियंट के कारण हो सकते हैं।

क्या महामारी की भावी लहरों को रोका जा सकता है?

वायरस ने आबादी के उस हिस्से को संक्रिमत करना शुरू किया है, जो हिस्सा सबसे जोखिम वाला है। संक्रमित के संपर्क में आने वालों को भी वह पकड़ता है। आबादी के एक बड़े हिस्से को संक्रमित करने के बाद वह कम होने लगता है और जब संक्रमण के बाद पैदा होने वाली रोग-प्रतिरोधक क्षमता कम होने लगती है, तो वह फिर वार करता है। अगर नये और ज्यादा संक्रमण वाले वैरियंट पैदा हुये, तो मामले बढ़ सकते हैं। दूसरे शब्दों में कहें, तो अगली लहर उस वायरस वैरियंट की वजह से आयेगी, जिसके सामने आबादी का अच्छा-खासा हिस्सा ज्यादा कमजोर साबित होगा।

दूसरी लहर अभी चल रही है। ज्यादा से ज्यादा लोगों को टीके लगें, लोग कड़ाई से कोविड उपयुक्त व्यवहार करें और जब तक हमारी आबादी के एक बड़े हिस्से को टीके न लग जायें, हम सावधान रहें, तो भावी लहर को नियंत्रित किया जा सकता है और उसे टाला जा सकता है।

लोगों को कोविड-19 के खिलाफ टीके और कोविड उपयुक्त व्यवहार पर ज्यादा से ज्यादा ध्यान देने की जरूरत है।

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All-parties leaders meeting held, before the start of the Monsoon session of parliament;

 

All-parties leaders meeting held, before the start of the Monsoon session of parliament;


Prime Minister calls for meaningful discussion in the House;

During 19 sittings of the session, 31 Government business items will be taken up;

Government is ready for discussion on any topic under the rules

Posted On: 18 JUL 2021 4:05PM by PIB Delhi

All-parties leaders meeting was held here today, a day before the start of the Monsoon session of parliament.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said in the meeting that MPs have given valuable suggestions here, and there should be meaningful discussion in both the houses. He assured that efforts will be made to implement the suggestions collectively.


The Prime Minister said that as per our traditions of healthy democracy, issues concerning the people should be raised in amicable manner, and the Government should be given opportunity to respond to these discussions. The Prime Minister said that it is the responsibility of all to create such a conducive environment.  He said that the people’s representatives truly know the ground level situations, and hence their participation in the discussions enriches the decision making process. Shri Modi said that most of the parliamentarians have been vaccinated and hoped that this will help in undertaking the activities in the parliament confidently.

Prime Minister called for healthy discussions in the parliament and sought cooperation of the leaders of all political parties.  He expressed the hope that the sessions runs smoothly and completes its work. He also expressed his condolences for the loss of lives due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi participated in the meeting. Ministers of State Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal and Sh. V. Muraleedharan also attended the meeting.


Shri Joshi, at the start of the meeting, said that the Government is ready for discussion on any topic under the rules. Seeking full cooperation of all the parties in the smooth running of the houses, he said that there should be structured debate on the issues. Shri Joshi informed that the Monsoon Session of Parliament, 2021 will commence from Monday, the 19th of July, and continue till 13th August. During the 19 sittings of the session, 31 Government business items (including 29 Bills and 2 financial items) will be taken up. Six bills will be brought to replace the ordinances.

List of bills likely to be taken up during monsoon session, 2021

I – LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS

  1. The Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2021 – To replace Ordinance.
  2. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021– To replace Ordinance.
  3. The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 – To replace Ordinance.
  4. The Essential Defence Service Bill, 2021– To replace Ordinance.
  5. The Indian Medicine Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2021 – To replace Ordinance.
  6. The Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2021 – To replace Ordinance.
  7. The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019.
  8. The Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020
  9. The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020.
  10. The Maintenance & Welfare of parents & Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
  11. The National Institutes of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019 as passed by Rajya Sabha.
  12. The Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 as passed by Lok Sabha.
  13. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021 as passed by Lok Sabha.
  14. The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019.
  15. The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Amendment Bill, 2021.
  16. The Chartered Accountants, the Cost and Works Accountants and the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Bill, 2021
  17. The Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
  18. The Cantonment Bill, 2021.
  19. The Indian Antarctica Bill, 2021.
  20. The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
  21. The Indian Institute of Forest Management Bill, 2021.
  22. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
  23. The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
  24. The Indian Marine Fisheries Bill, 2021.
  25. The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
  26. The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021.
  27. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
  28. The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021.
  29. The Coconut Development Board (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

 

II – FINACIAL BUSINESS

  1. Presentation, Discussion and Voting on Supplementary Demands for Grants for the 2021-22 and introduction, consideration and passing of the related Appropriation Bill.
  2. Presentation, Discussion and Voting on Excess Demands for Grants for 2017-18 and introduction, consideration and passing of the related Appropriation Bill.

 

Leaders of 33 political parties including Congress, TMC, DMK, YSRCP, Shiv Sena, JDU, BJD, SP, TRS, AIDMK, BSP, NCP, TDP, Akali Dal, RJD, AAP, CPI, CPI (M), IUML, AJSU, RLP, RSP, MDMK, Tamil Maanila Congress, Kerala Congress, JMM, MNF, RPI, NPF participated in the meeting.



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Total curfew in Manipur for 10 days starting today.Today Imphal city view seen, Imphal east and Imphal West.

 Total curfew in Manipur for 10 days starting today.

The entire state of Manipur goes into a lockdown for a period of 10 days starting today, in view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases. The state government has announced strict imposition of curfew with relaxations to only certain essential services.

The decision was taken in view of the wide prevalence of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

Curfew has been imposed across the state from July 18 to July 27.

Today Imphal city view seen, Imphal east and Imphal West.

Photography:-Yenda news agency


Total curfew in Manipur for 10 days starting today.Today Imphal city view seen, Imphal east and Imphal West. Read More

Total curfew in Manipur for 10 days starting today.Today Imphal city view seen, Imphal east and Imphal West.

 Total curfew in Manipur for 10 days starting today.

The entire state of Manipur goes into a lockdown for a period of 10 days starting today, in view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases. The state government has announced strict imposition of curfew with relaxations to only certain essential services.

The decision was taken in view of the wide prevalence of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

Curfew has been imposed across the state from July 18 to July 27.

Today Imphal city view seen, Imphal east and Imphal West.

Photography:-Yenda news agency


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Indian Panorama calls for entries for 52nd edition of IFFI

 

Indian Panorama calls for entries for 52nd edition of IFFI

Posted On: 18 JUL 2021 12:49PM by PIB Delhi

The 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has announced call for entries for Indian Panorama, 2021. Indian Panorama is a flagship component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) under which best of contemporary Indian films are selected for the promotion of film art. The 52nd edition of IFFI will be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November, 2021.

The last date to submit applications online is 12th August, 2021, and the last date of the receipt of the hard copy of the online submitted application, along with other requisite documents is 23rd August, 2021. A set of guidelines have to be followed while submitting films for the 2021 Indian Panorama. The date of CBFC or completion of production of the submitted film should be during the last 12 months preceding the festival, i.e. 1st August, 2020 to 31st July, 2021. Films not certified by CBFC and produced within this period can also be submitted. All films must carry English subtitles.

Indian Panorama was introduced in 1978 as part of the International Film Festival of India to promote the Indian Films and its rich culture and heritage through the Indian films. The Indian Panorama has ever since been completely devoted to showcasing the best of the Indian films of the year.

The aim of the Indian Panorama, organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is to select feature and non feature films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence, for the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of these films in international film festivals in India and abroad, Indian Film Weeks held under Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes and Specialized Indian Film Festivals outside cultural exchange protocols, and special Indian Panorama festivals in India.



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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah presents medals to the brave officers and personnel of the Border Security Force for indomitable courage, valour, gallantry and outstanding service at the 18th Investiture Ceremony of the BSF in New Delhi, delivers Rustamji Memorial Lecture

 

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah presents medals to the brave officers and personnel of the Border Security Force for indomitable courage, valour, gallantry and outstanding service at the 18th Investiture Ceremony of the BSF in New Delhi, delivers Rustamji Memorial Lecture


Paying tributes to the First DG of BSF, KF Rustamji, the Union Home Minister said that it is only because of the sacrifices made by martyrs of the Border Security Force and other paramilitary forces of the country that India has been able to make its proud presence on the world map

Be it war time or peace, BSF jawans always left no stone unturned in performing their duty

Whether the temperature is -45 degrees or the heat of 45 degrees, be it the borders of Ladakh or the heat of the desert, whether it is the riverine territory, streams, forests or mountains on the eastern border, BSF and all our paramilitary forces are devoted to the task of border security

After the 1965 war, the seed sown of the Border Security Force with 25 battalions in states on the border areas, the BSF has today grown into a banyan tree which is providing security to the country

For the first time the principle of ‘One Border, One Force’ was accepted during Atal ji’s government and a structured blueprint was started

Before the Modi government, the nation did not have a sovereign Security Policy, without a sound Security Policy no nation can either develop or a democracy flourish

Border Security implies National Security and with unsecured borders no nation can remain safe

Modi government has given priority to infrastructure work on the borders

3,610 km of road length was constructed from 2008 to 2014 while 4,764 km of roadshas been laid during the period 2014-2020

Road construction budget increased from Rs 23,000 crore during 2008-2014 to about Rs 44,000 crore during 2014-20

During 2008 to 2014, 7,270 meters length of bridges were built while it doubled to 14,450 meters during 2014-2020

During the years 2008-14, only one road tunnel was constructed, while six new tunnels have been built and construction work is in progress on another 19 during 2014-2020

To fill the gaps in the border fencing, the Modi government removed the bottlenecks by initiating talksand opening channels of communication

By 2022, there will be no remaining gaps in border fencing

Modi Government has undertaken several schemes for development of Border Areas and to check migration from theses remote areas, for this Border Development Projects worth Rs.888 crore have been initiated during a two year period

Border deployment will be reinforced soon with the deployment of indigenous anti-drone system

Posted On: 17 JUL 2021 6:57PM by PIB Delhi

The Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah presented medals to the brave officers and personnel of the Border Security Force for their indomitable courage, valour, gallantry and outstanding service at the 18th Investiture Ceremony of the BSF in New Delhi today. The Home Minister also delivered the Rustamji Memorial Lecture. A documentary ‘Bawa’ on Border Security Force was also screened on the occasion. Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai and Shri Ajay Kumar, Union Home Secretary, Director General of Border Security Force and other senior officers also participated in the programme.

Paying tributes to the First Director General of BSF, KF Rustamji, the Union Home Minister said that it is only because of the sacrifices made by martyrs of the Border Security Force and other paramilitary forces of the country that India has been able to make its proud presence on the world map. Praising the Border Security Force, he said that the mere mention of your force strikes chill among the enemy and because of this our democracy is marching ahead on the path of development. Shri Amit Shah said that India is consolidating its place on the world map, and in this endeavour your contribution is very important and in the frontline. The Union Home Minister said that those martyrs, the braves and warriors can never be forgotten who even today, whether the temperature is -45 degrees or the heat of 45 degrees, be it the borders of Ladakh or the heat of the desert, whether it is the riverine territory, streams, forests or mountains on the eastern border, BSF and all our paramilitary forces are devoted to the task of border security. It is due to them, India today is registering its proud place on the world map.


Shri Amit Shah said that late Rustamjiraised such a force which has created a great pillar of fame with their sweat, dedication, hard work, vigilant and sacrifice which is evident in the secured borders running across thousands of kilometers. He said that After the 1965 war, the seed sown of the Border Security Force with 25 battalions in states on the border areas, the BSF has today grown into a banyan tree and this force, with a strength of 2.65 lakh soldiers, is providing security to the country.

The Union Home Minister said that BSF has established a tradition of supreme sacrifice. He said that just six years after establishment of the Border Security Force, when all kinds of human rights abuses were happening in the then East Pakistan, unimaginable tortures were being committed, and when the situation became unbearable then in that situation India took the decision and BSF jawans played an important role and today Bangladesh exists on the world map as an independent nation. Shri Shah said that be it in war time or peace,the BSF jawanshave always left no stone unturned in the performanceof their duty and as a result of this the Border Security Force has been decorated with many gallantry awards.

Shri Amit Shah said that since a long time, we have always been in a critical situation having to secure a coastline of about 7,516 km and a land border of more than 15,000 km and it was the time to pay attention to a structured border security, but for a long time there was no comprehensive policy. The Union Home Minister said that when Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government was formed in the country, thistask gained momentum. For the first time in Atal ji’s government, the principle of ‘ One Border, One Force’ was approved and a structured blueprint was started and each Force’s responsibility was fixed.

The Union Home Minister said that the Modi government has given priority to the work of infrastructure on the borders. He said that if we make a comparative study, 3,610 km of road length was constructed during the years 2008 to 2014 while 4,764 km road length has been laid during 2014-2020. Similarly, the budget for road construction increased from Rs 23,000 crore during 2008-2014 to about Rs 44,000 crore during 2014-20. He said that it is the vision of the Prime Minister that unless the basic infrastructure of the borders is improved, there will be migration from there and eventually it will become very difficult to protect the uninhabited borders.

Shri Amit Shah said that during the year 2008 to 2014, 7,270 meter long bridges were built while it doubled to 14,450 meters during the years 2014 to 2020. During the year 2008-14, only one tunnel was constructed, while between 2014 and 2020, six new tunnels have been built and work is in progress on another 19. Listing out another important data, the Union Home Minister said that to fill the gaps in border fencing, the Modi government removed the bottlenecks by opening lines of communication. He assured that by 2022, there will be no remaining gaps in border fencing. He said that only this three percent gap leaves possibilities for infiltration and renders useless the remaining 97 percent of fenced border.

The Union Home Minister said that the Modi Government has undertaken several schemes for development of Border Areas and to check migration from theses remote areas. For this, Border Development Projects worth Rs.888 crore have been initiated during a two year period. He said that the Modi government has done the work of assigning all paramilitary forces as nodal agencies. He said that a Border Areas Development festival, ‘Seemant Vikas Utsav’ started from Kutch in Gujarat. Under this programme, the Sarpanches and Tehsildars of villages adjoining the Kutch borders were invited and issues regarding their development were identified. This will definitely lead to development of villages and stop migration from there. Shri Amit Shah said that the government has ensured better infrastructure to the border areas, developed the villages, provided a good work culture to all the paramilitary forces, understood their needs, filled the vacancies there and moved ahead with a well-planned strategy.

Shri Amit Shah said that prior to the Modi Government, we did not have a sovereign Security Policy and whatever policy was there, it was influenced by the Foreign Policy. After Modi Government, we now have an independent Security Policy. He said that without an effective Security Policy, neither can a nation develop nor democracy survive. Shri Amit Shah called upon the Security Forces to make efforts that will check migration from villages located in the frontier areas because it is our responsibility to ensure all development schemes reach these areas and migration stops.

Shri Amit Shah saidBorder Security means National Security and a country whose borders are not secure, that nation cannot remain safe. Referring to the challenges like infiltration, human trafficking, cattle smuggling, arms smuggling and drones, Shri Amit Shah exuded confidence in the vigilance of the paramilitary forces of the country and their ability to adapt to changing environs and said that by overcoming all these challenges, we shall secure ourtborders.

The Union Home Minister said that the Border Security Force has done a great job by detecting many tunnels and undertaking their scientific analysis. He said that our campaign against the growing threat of drones is very important today and to check it, the DRDO and other agencies are working on indigenous technology and border deployment will be reinforced soon with the deployment of indigenous anti-drone system.

Referring to the achievements of the security forces, the Union Home Minister said that the BSFseized narcotics worth Rs 15 billion, gold and silver worth Rs 4.5 crore, killed 15 terrorists and apprehended about 2,000 terrorists and infiltrators. He also cautioned against the looming threat of cross-border artificial intelligence and robotics technology and stressed upon the need for a long-term plan to tackle it. Shri Shah said that the security forces have also done a very good job in the anti-Naxal operations.

Shri Amit Shah said that a series of hackathons on topics like Detection of Electronic Devices, Detection of Tunnels, Portable Encrypted Tactical Mobile Communications and Anti-Drone Techniques will be beneficial. He said that we want to be self-reliant in all the necessary materials and technology regarding Border Security and the hackathon series will go a long way in achieving this goal.















Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah presents medals to the brave officers and personnel of the Border Security Force for indomitable courage, valour, gallantry and outstanding service at the 18th Investiture Ceremony of the BSF in New Delhi, delivers Rustamji Memorial Lecture Read More