Application of Buddhist Values and Principles in Addressing issues of Global Concern will help in healing the World and making it a better place: President Kovind

 

Application of Buddhist Values and Principles in Addressing issues of Global Concern will help in healing the World and making it a better place: President Kovind


President of India Addresses Annual Asadha Poornima – Dharma Chakra Day being organised by The International Buddhist Confederation


Posted On: 24 JUL 2021 9:39AM by PIB Delhi

Application of Buddhist values and principles in addressing issues of global concern will help in healing the world and making it a better place, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was addressing the annual Asadha Poornima – Dharma Chakra Day being organised by the International Buddhist Confederation through a video message today (July 24, 2021). He said that it is important to stick to the essence of the teachings of the Buddha and not get lost in several different interpretations and variations of it. He noted that in this context, the objectives of the International Buddhist Confederation are laudable. He also praised IBC’s effort in providing a common platform for all Buddhist traditions and organisations to serve humanity.


The President said that he believed that the appeal of Buddhism goes much beyond the nearly 550 million formally ordained followers of the faith. People belonging to other faiths, and even sceptics and atheists feel attracted to the teachings of the Buddha. This universal and eternal appeal of Buddhism is due to its logical, rational and simple answers to the fundamental problems faced by human beings across time and place.  The Buddha’s assurance of putting an end to suffering; his emphasis on universal compassion and non-violence; his message to pursue morality and moderation in all aspects of life, have inspired countless people over the last 2600 years since his first sermon at Sarnath on this very day.

 

The President said that the Buddha’s well documented life contains invaluable messages for humanity. Lord Buddha commanded great trust and respect even among his critics and opponents. They would become his followers. He had acquired this spiritual power because he remained steadfast in his adherence to the truth.

 

The President said that reeling under the impact of COVID-19, the world, more than ever before, needs the healing touch of compassion, kindness and selflessness. These universal values propagated by Buddhism need to be adopted by all in their thoughts and actions.  The President expressed hope that today’s world gets inspired by the Buddha’s infinite compassion and resolves to overcome all sources of human suffering.  

 

Early in the morning, the President planted a sapling of the Bodhi tree in the garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Union Minister of Culture, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Ministers of State for Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi and Secretary General, International Buddhist Confederation, Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya.  

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Department of Sports invites nomination for Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (EPGDSM)) Programme under the Scheme of Human Resource Development in Sports

 

Department of Sports invites nomination for Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (EPGDSM)) Programme under the Scheme of Human Resource Development in Sports

Posted On: 22 JUL 2021 8:07PM by PIB Delhi

Key Highlights:

EPGDSM Programme is conducted by IIM Rohtak

Candidates who are meritorious sports persons and have represented India at Asian, Commonwealth or Olympics can apply for this

Financial assistance upto 5 lakh Rupees per candidate will be provided    

Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched a novel initiative to support such candidates who are meritorious sports persons and have represented India at Asian, Commonwealth or Olympics, to pursue the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (EPGDSM)) Programme conducted by IIM Rohtak. Such support by the Department of Sports will continue for 5 years from the date of commencement of EPGDSM course at IIM Rohtak, i.e., from September, 2021 to September, 2026, and financial assistance upto 5 lakh Rupees per candidate will be provided. Any other element of cost incidental to attending the programme, including travel costs, out-of-pocket expenses, etc., will be borne by the candidate himself/herself.

The candidates will have to secure admission as per the selection criteria laid down by the IIM, Rohtak and then approach the Department of Sports for considering their candidature for being nominated to the EPGDSM course at IIM, Rohtak. After careful consideration, nomination of such candidates, as deemed fit by the Department of Sport, will be taken. The decision of the Department of Sports in this regard shall be final and binding. Department of Sports will release the cost of attendance directly to the IIM Rohtak at a pre-determined frequency, only in respect of such nominated that have been finally enrolled and are attending the programme. In the event of a candidate securing a scholarship either from the IIM Rohtak or any other source, the IIM Rohtak will inform the Department of Sports forthwith and adjust the amount of scholarship against the demand raised by it to the Department of Sports.

 

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E-commerce portal of MSME to enable all businesses to enhance global reach

 

E-commerce portal of MSME to enable all businesses to enhance global reach

Posted On: 22 JUL 2021 1:19PM by PIB Delhi

National Small Industries Corporation, a PSU under the Ministry of MSME  has a B2B MSME Global Mart Portal and efforts have been made to further strengthen activities under it. The salient features of the portal include online registration, web store management, multiple payment options, customer support through Call Centre and enhanced security features.

 Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has ekhadiindia.com for B2C outreach, which enables all businesses to have a global reach with Interactivity, Immediacy and Ease of Adaptation.

The revenue generation from the portal depends on membership of the portal.

This information was given by Minister for Micro. Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.


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Government includes Retail and Wholesale Trade as MSMES

 

Government includes Retail and Wholesale Trade as MSMES

Posted On: 22 JUL 2021 1:22PM by PIB Delhi

From 2nd July, 2021, the Government has included Retail and Wholesale Trades as MSMEs.

The Government, vide notification no. S.O. 2119(E) dated 26.06.2020, had notified composite criteria of classification of MSMEs based on investment in plant and machinery or equipment and turnover of the enterprise. With the introduction of new classification  of  MSMEs   w.e.f. 01.07.2020,  a  new cost – free  system  of  online  Udyam Registration which is based on self –declaration, has replaced the erstwhile filing of Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum.

Filing of Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM)/ Udyam Registration is required for availing benefits of the schemes and programmes of the Ministry of MSME.

          The Government has launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to strengthen credit delivery system and facilitate the flow of credit to the MSE sector without the hassles of collateral and third party guarantee. Under the scheme, Credit Guarantee is given to the Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for loans upto Rs. 200 lakh. As per the data received from Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), Mumbai, there are 53,86,739 Nos. of guarantee and Rs. 2,72,007.42 crore amount of guarantee approved under Credit Guarantee Scheme since inception.

          To strengthen the Indian economy and to provide help to upcoming entrepreneurs, recently the Government has taken a number of initiatives under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to support the MSME sector in the country, especially in Covid-19 pandemic. Some of them are:

  1. Rs. 20,000 crore Subordinate Debt for MSMEs.
  2. Rs.3 lakh crores Collateral free Automatic Loans for business, including MSMEs.
  3. Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Self-Reliant India Fund
  4. New Revised criteria of classification of MSMEs.
  5. New Registration of MSMEs through ‘Udyam Registration’ for Ease of Doing Business.
  6. No global tenders for procurement up to Rs. 200 crores.

An Online Portal “Champions” has been launched on 01.06.2020 by Hon’ble Prime Minister. This covers many aspects of e-governance including redressal of grievances and handholding of MSMEs.

RBI has also announced several measures to Reduce Financial Stress of MSMEs.

This information was given by Minister for Micro. Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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Whether future waves will affect children more or with increased severity are all speculations- Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

 

Whether future waves will affect children more or with increased severity are all speculations- Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

“COVID Vaccine for pregnant women and lactating mothers will protect the growing foetus and new-born against the deadly infection”
“So far, mortality rate in children is lower as compared to adults and is usually seen in children with comorbidities”

Posted On: 21 JUL 2021 2:53PM by PIB Delhi

Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi talks about various issues including impact of COVID-19 on children, the need to protect them, and vaccinating pregnant women and lactating mothers.

 

How has the pandemic affected children’s mental and physical health? What needs to be done to reduce its long-term impact?

Pandemic can have a severe effect on children’s mental and physical health. They are confined at home for more than a year. Moreover, illnesses in the family, wage losses for parents have increased stress. Children may express psychological distress (sadness) by acting out in a different way each child behaves differently. Some may become silent while others may express anger and hyperactivity.

Caregivers need to be patient with children and understand their emotions. Look for signs of stress in young children, which could be excessive worry or sadness, unhealthy eating or sleeping habits, and difficulty with attention and concentration. Families also need to support children to cope with stress and also allay their anxiety.

Do you think the future waves can affect children more severely? How does the country need to prepare for any future wave of COVID-19 with respect to providing quality care to pediatric patients?

As we all know, COVID-19 is a new virus that has potential to mutate. Whether the future waves will affect children more or with increased severity are speculations. People speculate that future waves may affect children more as most of the adults will be vaccinated in the next few months while we do not have any approved vaccine for children at this point in time.

Though we don’t know how the virus is going to behave and affect children in the future, we need to protect our children from the contagion. Adults in the house should follow COVID-Appropriate Behavior, and limit their social engagements to reduce the chances of infection as they may carry and transmit the infection to others. Besides, all the adults should take vaccines, which will also protect the children to a great extent.

And now vaccine is available for pregnant women and lactating mothers. This will give a certain degree of protection to the growing foetus and new-born against the deadly infection.

 

How has the second wave of COVID-19 affected children?

Second wave has affected children equally. COVID-19 is a new virus and it affects all age groups because we do not have natural immunity against this virus. As per the NCDC/IDSP dashboard, approximately 12% of infected COVID was contributed by patients less than 20 years of age.

Recent surveys have shown similar seropositivity in children and adults. However, due to a larger number of people affected during second wave number of infected children were also more as compared to the first wave. So far, the mortality rate in children is lower as compared to adults and is usually seen in children with comorbidities.

 

What were the challenges that you faced in treating pediatric patients, especially those who required hospitalisation?

Largely we were able to manage children well by increasing number of dedicated beds for COVID infected children. However, during peak of second wave we faced some challenges as many of senior doctors, resident doctors, staff nurses became positive. We also faced challenges in accommodating all referrals during peak of second wave.

 

What is MIS-C? Please elaborate on the condition, the challenges that you face while treating an MIS-C case? If you think parents need to be aware of it? Its treatment

The multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) is a new syndrome seen in children and adolescents (0-19 years of age). Most patients report it two to six weeks after the peak of COVID-­19 infections in the affected population.

Three types of clinical course are described: Persistent fever with Raised Inflammatory parameters, Classical Kawasaki Disease like presentation and Shock, LV dysfunction with the inotropic requirement. For establishing the diagnosis of MIS-C, advanced investigations are required. All suspected cases should be referred and managed in a tertiary care hospital with HDU/ICU facility. If identified early, all these cases can be treated.

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Universities should become thought leaders in finding solutions to global challenges such as climate change and poverty – Vice President

 

Universities should become thought leaders in finding solutions to global challenges such as climate change and poverty – Vice President


Urges philanthropists and industrialists to help in the cause of education

Virtual education no substitute for classroom learning; need to develop a hybrid teaching model for future – Vice President

Teaching is not simply content delivery; it should prepare students to think independently and creatively – Vice President

Calls for using technology to build a more equitable system of teaching and learning

Use artificial intelligence and big data to personalized education to every child – Vice President

VP wants universities to become flag bearers of sustainability in every field

Praises the role of universities in research on Covid-19 vaccination and related subjects

Addresses the World Universities’ Summit organised by OP Jindal University

Posted On: 21 JUL 2021 12:21PM by PIB Delhi

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today asked universities to become thought leaders in finding solutions to global challenges such as climate change, poverty and pollution. He also wanted the universities to discuss various socio-economic and political issues facing the world and come up with ideas that can be implemented by the governments as per their needs and suitability.

Addressing the inaugural session of World Universities Summit organised by O.P. Jindal University, Sonipat virtually, the Vice President said that universities should produce good academicians, economists and politicians who have good conduct, capacity, character and caliber.

Referring to the theme of the Summit, “Universities of the Future: Building Institutional Resilience, Social Responsibility and Community Impact”, Shri Naidu called for promoting multi-disciplinary approaches and emphasised the need for collaborative academic effort to create sustainable and scalable solutions to the challenges around us. He opined that sustainable development was the answer to many challenges faced by the world today and universities can play a major role towards this end. “Universities need to embed sustainability as an underlying mission across all activities they pursue in various fields”, he said.

Stating that virtual education cannot be a substitute for conventional classroom learning, the Vice President emphasised the need to develop a hybrid teaching model for future by combining the best elements of offline and online education. He said that such a model should be both interactive and interesting for the learner as well as the teacher to ensure the optimum learning outcomes. He stressed that teaching is not simply content delivery; rather it should prepare students to learn independently and creatively. “Through pro-active critical thinking, learners should be moulded into leaders in their chosen fields, so that eventually they evolve into drivers of social change”, he added.

Shri Naidu recognised that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced faster innovation in the discipline of education which can help us build a more equitable system of teaching and learning. However, he also expressed the need to constantly improve and upgrade the online academic ecosystem. Calling for increased use of artificial intelligence in edutech, the Vice President opined that it could enrich the teaching–learning experience significantly and can also provide personalized education to every child. In addition to this, Shri Naidu wanted online educational tools to be used in skill training and adult education to enhance the skills and employability of our huge youth population. 

At the same time, the Vice President observed that experts have cautioned about the risk of myopia among children who spend long hours on digital devices and stay indoors. In this context, he suggested that students should spend half of their time in the classroom and the rest in the playground or with nature.

The Vice President said that the current pandemic has made us realise that no polity in the world is fully prepared against the unknown threats of the future. Referring to the saying that—‘no one is safe until everyone is’, he stated that crisis management on a global scale requires a many-pronged, multicultural, collective approach warranting the cooperation of all.

Appreciating the role of universities in research on Covid-19 vaccination and related fields, Shri Naidu said that humanity owes much to thousands of faculty members, research scholars and students who have spent countless days and nights working silently to bring out useful research for the benefit of the world. 

Calling for internationalization of curriculum, he wanted increased collaboration on research, joint classes and student projects with the active involvement of the industry. He also wanted Indian varsities to sensitize the world to the richness of ancient Indian knowledge systems that seek to promote sustainable ways of production and consumption.

The Vice President termed education as very critical to laying a robust foundation for any nation in ensuring its economic and social prosperity. He complimented O.P. Jindal Global University for being ranked amongst top 700 universities globally and the number one private university in India in the QS World University Rankings 2021. Highlighting the importance of higher education, he said that beyond their primary role of teaching and learning, higher education institutions are also centres of knowledge and rich intellectual capital which, through their impact-driven research, contribute significantly to the cause of nation-building.

Referring to the complexity and diversity of India’s large population, the Vice President wanted equity of access to education and called for the balance of quantity and quality of education to reap the benefits of our huge demographic dividend. “With our rich history of Vedas and Upanishads, we must strive to become a landmark knowledge capital of the world or Vishwa Guru, once again”, he added.

In this context, Shri Naidu suggested that public-private partnership is the way forward as the governments alone cannot do everything. Appreciating the founder chancellor of JGU, Shri Naveen Jindal for his efforts, he urged philanthropists and industrialists to help in the cause of education by joining the education sector and improving facilities.

The Vice President commended the O.P. Jindal Global University Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr.) C Raj Kumar for bringing together over 150 thought leaders from across 25+ countries who will deliberate to drive innovation in higher education. He expressed optimism that the three-day Summit will result in some transformative ideas for innovation and re-imagination of the future of Indian and global higher education.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, Prof. (Dr.) D. P. Singh, Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC), Shri Naveen Jindal, Founding Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor and Prof. Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar, O.P. Jindal Global University were among the dignitaries who attended the virtual event.

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The features of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

 

The features of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

Posted On: 20 JUL 2021 10:13PM by PIB Delhi

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched as a one-time special intervention to provide rural connectivity, by way of a single all- weather road, to the eligible unconnected habitations of designated population size (500+ in plain areas and 250+ in North-Eastern States, Himalayan States and Himalayan Union Territories as per 2001 census) in the core network for uplifting the socio-economic condition of the rural population. Relaxation has been provided to the Tribal (Schedule V) areas and Selected Tribal and Backward Districts (as identified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Planning Commission) and unconnected habitations in these areas with a population of 250 persons and above in the Core Network as per Census 2001 are eligible for connectivity under the scheme. In the critical Left Wing Extremism affected blocks (as identified by Ministry of Home Affairs), additional relaxation has been given to connect habitations with population 100 persons and above as per 2001 census.

The mandate of PMGSY has been subsequently widened to include new interventions. PMGSY- II was launched in the year 2013, with a target to upgrade 50,000 Kms of the existing rural road network to improve its overall efficiency as a provider of transportation services for people, goods and services. Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) was launched in the year 2016 for construction/upgradation of strategically important roads chosen in the 44 worst affected LWE districts and adjoining districts in the 9 States of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. PMGSY-III was launched in the year 2019 for

consolidation of 1,25,000 Km Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations, inter-alia, to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.

The main features of PMGSY are decentralized and evidence based planning, standards and specifications as per Indian Road Congress (IRC) and Rural Roads Manual, dedicated implementation mechanism at central, state and district level, scrutiny of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) at multiple levels, strong IT backbone for monitoring and implementation of the programme, three-tier quality management system, unbroken flow of funds, inbuilt mechanism for consultation with public representatives at planning, selection of roads and monitoring stages, etc.

The State of Tamil Nadu has been allocated a target length of 7,375 Km under PMGSY-III. The State has so far been sanctioned 880 road works of 3,198.01 Km at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,817.10 crore, which also includes 18 roads of 78.30 Km sanctioned for widening and strengthening of the existing carriageway width. The implementation period of PMGSY-III is upto March, 2025.

The allocation of funds to the States for implementation of PMGSY depends, inter-alia, on works in hand, pace of expenditure and unspent balance available with the State. The unspent balance with the State as on 1st April, 2021 was Rs. 258.26 crore, out of which the State has spent Rs.227.22 crore as on 15th July, 2021, leaving a balance of Rs. 31.04 crore with the State.

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পি.এম.না ২০২১গী পার্লিয়ামেন্তগী নোংজু মীফমগী মাংওইননা থমখিবা ৱারোলগী মনিপুরী ৱাহন্থোক

 প্রধানমন্ত্রীগী লোইশঙ

পি.এম.না ২০২১গী পার্লিয়ামেন্তগী নোংজু মীফমগী মাংওইননা থমখিবা ৱারোলগী মনিপুরী ৱাহন্থোক


হৌজিক ফাওবদা ভারত মচা করোর ৪০না মখোয়গী পাম্বোমদা তীকা কাপতুনা ‘বাহুবলি’ ওইখ্রে: পি.এম.

ঐখোয়না পার্লিয়ামেন্তদা লাইচৎকী মতাংদা কান্নরবা অফবা দিবেৎ তৌনবা পাম্মি: পি.এম.

ঐহাক্না ফ্লোরগী লুচিংবশিংদা লাইচৎকী মতাংদা খন্ন-নৈননবা হয়েং নুমিদাং ৱাইরমদা মতম কাইথোক্নবা হায়জখ্রে: পি.এম.

ওপোজিসন্না অরুবা অমসুং মনুং হকচিনবা ৱাহংশিং হঙগদবনি অদুবু শান্তি লৈবা মওং অমদা পাউখুম পীনবা খুদোংচাবসু পীগদবনি: পি.এম.

Posted On: 19 JUL 2021 11:13AM by PIB Imphal
পি.এম.না ২০২১গী পার্লিয়ামেন্তগী নোংজু মীফমগী মাংওইননা থমখিবা ৱারোলগী মনিপুরী ৱাহন্থোক

মরুপশিংবু তরাম্না ওকচরি অমদি ময়াম পুম্নমক্না অমত্তং ওইরবসু তীকা থাদোক্লম্লগনি হায়না ঐহাক্না থাজৈ। অদুম ওইনমক ঐহাক্না ময়াম পুম্বদা অমদি ঐহাক্কী হাউস অসিদা লৈরিবা মরুপ পুম্নমক্তা কোরোনাগী প্রোতোকলশিং অসি ঙাক্না চৎপদা মতেং পাংবীয়ু হায়না হায়জরি। ভেক্সিন অসি ‘বাহু’ (পাম্বোম)দা কাপ্পী অমসুং মসি কাপখ্রবা মীওইশিং অসি ‘বাহুবলি’ ওইরকই। কোরোনাগী মায়োক্তা লান্থেংননবা বাহুবলি ওইনবা অমত্তা ঙাইরবা লম্বী অসি তীকা থাদোকপনি।

কোরোনা লাইচৎ অসিগী মায়োক্তা মীওই করোর ৪০ হেন্না ‘বাহুবলি’ ওইখ্রে। মসি খোঙজেল য়াংনা মাংদা চংশিল্লি। লাইচৎ অসিনা মালেম শিনবা থুংনা, মীওইবা খুন্নাই অপুনবদা চৈথেং পীখি। মরম অসিনা ঐখোয়না লাইচৎকী মতাংদা কান্নরবা দিবেৎ তৌবা পাম্মি। ঐখোয়না লাইচৎ অসিগী মায়োক্তা লান্থেংননবা অনৌবা ৱাখল্লোন কয়া পুথোক্নবা ইকাই খুম্নরবা এম.পি. পুম্নমক্তগী প্রেক্তিকেল সজেসন পুম্নমক ঐখোয়না ফংনবা খ্বাইদগী মরু ওইবা মীৎয়েং পীবা তাই। করিগুম্বা মসিদা অশোই খরা লৈবা তারবদি মখোয়না মদু চুমথোকপা তাই অমসুং ঐখোয়না লাঞ্জং অসিদা পুন্না মাংদা চংশিনবা তাই।

ঐহাক্না ফ্লোরগী লুচিংবা পুম্নমক্তা হয়েং নুমিদাং ৱাইরমদা মতম কাইথোক্নবা হায়জখ্রে মরমদি ঐহাক্না লাইচৎ অসিগী ওইরিবা ফীভমগী মতাংদা অকুপ্পা মরোল য়াওবা প্রজেন্তেসন অমা মখোয়দা পীবা পাম্মি। ঐখোয়না হাউস মনুংদা লোইননা মপান্দা ফ্লোরগী লুচিংবা পুম্নমক্কা খন্ন-নৈনবা পাম্মি মরমদি ঐহাক্না লেপ্পা লৈতনা মুখ্য মন্ত্রীশিংগা উনদুনা লাকখি। তোঙান তোঙানবা ফোরমশিংদা খন্ন-নৈনবশিং পাঙথোক্লি। মসি হাউস্তা দিবেৎকা লোইননা ফ্লোরগী লুচিবশিংগা লোইননা খন্ন-নৈনরবদি হেন্না খুদোংচাগনি।

মীয়াম্না হংলকপা ৱাহংশিংগী পাউখুম সরকারনা পীবা ঙম্নবা হন্দক্কী সেসন অসি কান্নরবা দিবেৎশিংগা লোইননা রিজল ওরিয়েন্তেদ ওইহনসি। ঐহাক্না ইকাই খুম্নরবা এম.পি.শিং অমসুং দল পুম্নমক্তা হাউসশিংদা খ্বাইদগী অরুবা অমসুং মনুং হকচিনবা ৱাহংশিং হংনবা হাজরি অদুবু সরকারনা শান্তি লৈবা মওংদা পাউখুম পীনবসু অয়াবা পীনবীয়ু। দেমোক্রেসী অসি মীয়ামদা অচুম্বা অদু য়ৌহল্লবতদা মপাঙ্গল কনখৎলি। মসিনা মীয়ামগী থাজবা অমদি চাউখৎ-থৌরাংগী খোঙজেলদা মপাঙ্গল হাপ্পি।


মরুপশিং, হন্দক্কী সেসন অসিগী মনুংগী ওইবা শিল-লাংবা অসি মমাংগা মান্নদে, মীপুম খুদিংমক্না ফম্মিনদুনা অমদি পুন্না থবক তৌগনি মরমদি মসিদা অয়াম্বা মীওই তীকা থাদোক্লবা ঙাক্তনি। ঐহাক্না অমুক হন্না ময়ামদা থাগৎপা ফোঙদোকচরি অমসুং ময়ামদা ইশাবু চেকশিন্না লৈনবা হায়জরি। ঐখোয় পুন্না লৈবাক অসিগী অনীংবশিং অমসুং আশাশিং থুংহন্নবা অমত্তা ওইনা থবক তৌরসি।

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संसद के मानसून सत्र 2021 की शुरुआत में प्रधानमंत्री के संबोधन का मूल पाठ

अब तक 40 करोड़ से ज्‍यादा लोग कोरोना के खिलाफ लड़ाई में बाहुबली बन चुके हैं: प्रधानमंत्री

हम चाहते हैं कि संसद में भी इस महामारी के संबंध में सार्थक चर्चा हो, सबसे प्राथमिकता देते हुए इसकी चर्चा हो

राजनीतिक दलों से आग्रह करूंगा कि वो तीखे से तीखे सवाल पूछें, धारदार सवाल पूछें लेकिन शांत वातावरण में सरकार को जवाब का मौका भी दें: प्रधानमंत्री

Posted On: 19 JUL 2021 11:13AM by PIB Delhi

साथियों, सबका स्‍वागत है और मैं आशा करता हूं कि आप सबका वैक्‍सीन का कम से कम एक डोज लग गया होगा। लेकिन उसके बावजूद भी मेरी आप सब मित्रों से प्रार्थना भी है, सदन में भी सभी साथियों से प्रार्थना है कि हम सब कोरोना प्रोटोकॉल का पालन करने में सहयोग दें। अब ये वैक्‍सीन जो है बाहु पर लगती है, और जब वैक्‍सीन बाहु पर लगती है तो सब बाहुबली बन जाते हैं। और कोरोना के खिलाफ लड़ने के लिए बाहुबली बनने के लिए एक ही उपाय है कि आपके बाहु पर वैक्‍सीन लगवा दीजिए।

अब तक 40 करोड़ से ज्‍यादा लोग कोरोना के खिलाफ लड़ाई में बाहुबली बन चुके हैं। आगे भी बहुत तेज गति से इस काम को आगे बढ़ाया जा रहा है। ये Pandemic ऐसी महामारी है जिसने पूरे विश्‍व को  अपनी चपेट में लिया हुआ है, पूरी मानव जाति को अपनी चपेट में लिया हुआ है। और इसलिए हम चाहते हैं कि संसद में भी इस Pandemic के संबंध में सार्थक चर्चा हो, सबसे प्राथमिकता देते हुए इसकी चर्चा हो और सारे व्‍यवहारू सुझाव सभी माननीय सांसदों से मिलें ताकि Pandemic के खिलाफ लड़ाई में बहुत नयापन भी आ सकता है, कुछ कमियां रह गई  हों तो उनको भी ठीक किया जा सकता है और इस लड़ाई में सब साथ‍ मिल करके आगे बढ़ सकते हैं।


मैंने सभी फ्लोर लीडर्स से भी आग्रह किया है कि अगर कल शाम को वे समय निकालें तो Pandemic के संबंध में सारी विस्‍तृत जानकारी उनको भी मैं देना चाहता हूं। हम सदन में भी चर्चा चाहते हैं और सदन के बाहर भी सभी फ्लोर लीडर्स से, क्‍योंकि लगातार मैं मुख्‍यमंत्रियों से मिल रहा हूं। अलग-अलग forum में सब प्रकार की चर्चा हो रही है। तो फ्लोर लीडर्स से भी मैं चाहता हूं कि सदन चल रहा है तो एक सुविधाजनक होगा, रूबरू मिलकर उसकी बात होगी।

साथियों, ये सदन परिणामकारी हो, सार्थक चर्चा के लिए समर्पित हो, देश की जनता जो जवाब चाहती है वो जवाब सरकार को देने की पूरी तैयारी है। मैं सभी माननीय सांसदों  से, सभी राजनीतिक दलों से आग्रह करूंगा कि वो तीखे से तीखे सवाल पूछें, धारदार सवाल पूछें लेकिन शांत वातावरण में सरकार को जवाब का मौका भी दें। ताकि जनता-जनार्दन के पास सत्‍य पहुंचाने से लोकतंत्र को भी ताकत मिलती है, जनता का भी विश्‍वास बढ़ता है और देश की गति भी तेज होती है प्रगति की।

साथियों, ये सत्र अंदर की व्‍यवस्‍था पहले की तरह नहीं है, सब साथ बैठकर काम करने वाले हैं क्‍योंकि करीब-करीब सबका वैक्‍सीनेशन हो चुका है। मैं फिर एक बार आप सभी साथियों का बहुत-बहुत धन्‍यवाद करता हूं और आपसे भी आग्रह करता हूं आप खुद को संभालिए। और हम सब मिल करके देश की आशा-आकांक्षाओं को पार करने के लिए साथ मिल करके प्रयास करें।

बहुत-बहुत धन्‍यवाद साथियों।






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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.


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

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.



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