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Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Electronics & IT 30-November-2018 16:39 IST Yojana issue on ‘Digital India’ released Digital India initiatives have gone beyond political barriers. No State or Central Government has opposed the new initiative of Modi Government that has potential to change India. Union Minister of Electronics & IT and Law & Justice, Sh. Ravi Shankar Prasad said this today while releasing Yojana Magazine special issue on Digital India. He however added that digital medium has to be safe & secure to ensure equitable spread of its benefits. Sh. Prasad said digital inclusion initiative of the Government is already being acknowledged globally.

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry 30-November-2018 12:15 IST India to Chair Kimberley Process from 1st January 2019  The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) Plenary 2018, was held in Brussels, Belgium, from 12th-16th November 2018. EU handed over the Chairmanship of KPCS to India from 1st January, 2019.

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Water Resources 29-November-2018 16:56 IST Experts Exchange ideas on Ganga Museum  National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is planning to set up a Ganga Exhibition and a Ganga Museum as an instrument for public outreach, depicting the river’s history and mythology, its importance for the livelihood of a huge population, as well as efforts for Ganga Rejuvenation.

Press Information Bureau Government of India NITI Aayog 29-November-2018 16:17 IST NITI Aayog to Organise Dialogue on Health System for A New India NITI Aayog to begin a series of Development Dialogues to engage experts, thought leaders and government stakeholders across key avenues of long-term social and economic development.

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Power 29-November-2018 15:13 IST “8 States achieve 100% household electrification under Saubhagya; total 15 States now have 100 % household electrification”, announces the Power Minister  “Nation expected to achieve 100% household electrification by 31st December, 2018” says the Minister “8 States have achieved 100% saturation in household electrification under Saubhagya namely Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, Bihar, J&K, Mizoram, Sikkim, Telangana and West Bengal . Thus total 15 States in the countrynow have 100 % household electrification.” said Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and Renewable Energy. Shri Singh was speaking to media after the ‘Review, Planning & Monitoring (RPM) Meeting with States and State Power Utilities’ here today.

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Finance 28-November-2018 18:40 IST Extension of due dates for filing GST returns  In view of the disturbances caused to daily life by Cyclone Titli in the district of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, and by Cyclone Gaza in eleven districts of Tamil Nadu viz., Cuddalore, Thiruvarur, Puddukottai, Dindigul, Nagapatinam, Theni, Thanjavur, Sivagangai, Tiruchirappalli, Karur and Ramanathapuram, the competent authority has decided to extend the due dates for filing various GST returns as detailed below:

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Department of Space 29-November-2018 16:31 IST PSLV-C43 successfully launches earth observation satellite HysIS and 30 foreign satellites  ISRO to launch its heaviest satellite, GSAT-11, on Dec 5, 2018 The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C43) successfully launched 31 satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) today in Sriharikota. The PSLV-C43 lifted off at 9:57:30 (IST) from the First Launch Pad and injected India’s Hyper-Spectral Imaging Satellite (HysIS) into a 645 km sun-synchronous polar orbit 17 minutes and 19 seconds after the lift-off. Later, 30 foreign satellites were injected into their intended orbit after restarting the vehicle’s fourth stage engines twice. The last satellite was injected into its designated orbit 1 hour and 49 minutes after the lift-off.

पत्र सूचना कार्यालय  भारत सरकार आवास और शहरी गरीबी उपशमन मंत्रालय  28-नवंबर-2018 16:33 IST प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना (शहरी) के तहत कुल स्वीकृत आवासों की संख्या 65 लाख से अधिक  40 वीं केंद्रीय मंजूरी और निगरानी समिति में प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना (शहरी) के तहत 2,05,442 आवासों को स्वीकृति महाराष्ट्र के लिए 1,16,042 आवासों, कर्नाटक - 31,657; बिहार – 26,880; तमिलनाडु – 15,529 और जम्मू एवं कश्मीर के लिए 15,334 आवासों को स्वीकृति दी गई

Press Information Bureau Government of India UPSC 27-November-2018 17:19 IST Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in October, 2018 The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of October, 2018. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.

Government of India Ministry of Finance   Department of Economic Affairs  LOK SABHA   STARRED QUESTION NO.346  TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST, 2018  “SUKANYA SAMRIDDHI YOJANA”  No.346  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH  Will the Minister of FINANCE be please to state:-  the salient features and objectives of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana  implemented by the Government along with states where this scheme has been implemented;  the amount deposited in the accounts opened under the said Yojana so far, State- wise; whether any accounts have been opened in Chatra, Latehar and Palamu districts of Jharkhand under the said Yojana; and  if so, the details thereof, district-wise?

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Women and Child Development 26-November-2018 17:49 IST ‘HAUSLA-2018’ inaugurated in the Capital, today  More than 600 Children from CCIs across the country are taking part in the National Festival for Children The National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs)- “Hausla 2018” of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) was inaugurated by the Secretary, Shri Rakesh Srivastava, today in New Delhi. The inter-Child Care Institution festival is witnessing participation of more than 600 Children drawn from CCIs from 18 states in the various events like painting competition, athletics meet, football, chess competition and speech writing as part of the Festival.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE LOK SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4120 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10TH AUGUST, 2018 YOUTH CLINIC  4120. SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: whether the Government proposes to set up/conduct a youth clinic in every district of the country under National Youth Health Programme; if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise including Telangana; the total number of districts in the country where the above said youth clinics are to be set up; and whether the Government proposes to set up such clinics at Primary Health Centres in the villages and if so, the details thereof?

Press Information Bureau  Government of India UPSC 26-November-2018 18:05 IST National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2018–Declaration of Final Results Thereof  The following is the list, in order of merit of 379 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission on 22nd April, 2018 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board, of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 141th Course and Naval Academy for the 103rd Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd January 2019. For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence i.e., www. joinindianarmy.nic.in, www.nausena-bharti.nic.in and www.careerairforce.nic.in.

Press Information Bureau  Government of India NITI Aayog 26-November-2018 16:38 IST NITI Aayog Organises Capacity Building Programme for Urban Water Management  Organised in collaboration with Singapore Cooperation Enterprise & TF International NITI Aayog organized today the Second Phase of Urban Management Programme on ‘Water Recycling and Reuse’.in collaboration with the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise & TF International at India Habitat Centre in the capital today. CEO, NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant,Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Parameswaran Iyer, along with High Commissioner of Singapore to India Lim Thuan Kuan, CEO, Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Kong WyMun, and CE of Temasek Foundation International,Benedict Cheong were present on this occasion.

No.17/20/2018-PMMVY Government of India Ministry of Women & Child Development PMMVY Section Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 20“ November, 2018 NOTICE INVITING TENDER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ENGAGEMENT OF ADVISORY UNIT IN MWCD Expression of Interest for engagement of Advisory Unit in MWCD for implementation of Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is floated for inviting bids. The documents are uploaded on the Ministry’s website and Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal. 2. Eligible Firms may submit their bids as per prescribed proforma contained in the documents. (V.C. Choudhary) Under Secretary to the Government of India Tel. No.: 011 2338 8513 Email: [email protected]

“Paisa – Portal for Affordable Credit & Interest Subvention Access”, Launched Under Day-NULM All 35 States / UTS & All Scheduled Commercial Banks, RRBS/Cooperative Banks Likely to be on Board Paisa Portal by Year End A centralized electronic platform for processing interest subvention on bank loans to beneficiaries under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) named “PAiSA – Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention Access”, was launched here today. The web platform has been designed and developed by Allahabad Bank which is the Nodal bank. Launching the portal, Sh Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said , “PAiSA is yet another effort by the government to connect directly with the beneficiaries, ensuring that there is greater transparency and efficiency in delivery of services. DBT of subvention on monthly basis under DAY-NULM will give the necessary financial support to small entrepreneu

Indian Fisheries   Indian fisheries and aquaculture is an important sector of food production, providing nutritional security to the food basket, contributing to the agricultural exports and engaging about fourteen million people in different activities. With diverse resources ranging from deep seas to lakes in the mountains and more than 10% of the global biodiversity in terms of fish and shellfish species, the country has shown continuous and sustained increments in fish production since independence. Constituting about 6.3% of the global fish production, the sector contributes to 1.1% of the GDP and 5.15% of the agricultural GDP. The total fish production of 10.07 million metric tonnes presently has nearly 65% contribution from the inland sector and nearly the same from culture fisheries. Paradigm shifts in terms of increasing contributions from inland sector and further from aquaculture are significations over the years. With high growth rates, the different facets o

Government Brought Most Public Authorities Under RTI Act The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh stated here yesterday that in the last four and half years, the government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has brought most of the public authorities under the purview of the RTI act, which is in keeping with the commitment to ensure maximum transparency in the working of these institutions. The Department of Personnel and Training(DOP&T), which is the nodal department for the Right to Information and Central Information Commission, has so far successfully covered nearly 2000 public authorities under the RTI Act, he said.

National Cadet Corps (NCC),the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world,celebrating its 70th Raising Day, today. Director General NCC Lt Gen PP Malhotra, laid a wreath on behalf of the entire NCC fraternity.

English rendering of PM’s address in 50th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 25.11.2018  My dear countrymen, Namaskar. On the 3rd of October, 2014, the pious occasion of Vijayadashmi, we embarked upon a journey together through the medium of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. This journey has reached its 50th episode today. Thus, this Golden Jubilee Episode is indeed gilt-edged in every sense of the term. Your letters and phone calls this time pertain mostly to these 50 episodes. Anshu Kumar & Amar Kumar from Delhi on Mygov, Vikas Yadav from Patna; on similar lines Monica Jain from Delhi, Prosenjit Sarkar from Bardhaman, West Bengal and Sangeeta Shastri from Nagpur converge in asking a shared question. They are of the view that broadly speaking, their Prime Minister being associated with the latest in technology, Social Media and Mobile Apps; WHY did he choose radio as a medium to connect with his countrymen? Your curiosity is but natural; in this age when Radio was fading into oblivion, why did Modi o

Introduction The Department of Women and Child Development, Government of India, came into existence as a separate Ministry with effect from 30th January, 2006, earlier since 1985 it was a Department under the Ministry of Human Resources Development. The Ministry was constituted with the prime intention of addressing gaps in State action for women and children for promoting inter-Ministerial and inter-sectoral convergence to create gender equitable and child-centred legislation, policies and programmes.

Cabinet approves the Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2018 for regulation and standardisation of education and services by allied and healthcare professionals  The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2018 for regulation and standardisation of education and services by allied and healthcare professionals.The Bill provides for setting up of an Allied and Healthcare Council of India and corresponding State Allied and Healthcare Councils which will play the role of a standard-setter and facilitator for professions of Allied and Healthcare.

Notification Issued for Inclusion of Quadricycles as Non Transport Vehicles Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the insertion of the item ‘Quadricycle’ as a ‘non transport’ vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. A Quadricycle is a vehicle of the size of a 3-wheeler but with 4 tyres and fully covered like a car. It has an engine like that of a 3-wheeler. This makes it a cheap and safe mode of transport for last mile connectivity.

Blue Revolution aims at doubling the income of farmers. In the last four & half years, Rs 1915.33 crore has been released for its implementation Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) will create employment opportunities for over 9.40 lakh fishermen and entrepreneurs in fishing and allied activities

Schedule for bye-election to fill casual vacancy in the State Legislative Assembly of Gujarat and Jharkhand– Regarding

PM lays foundation stone to mark the commencement of work for 9th round of City Gas Distribution  The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, laid the foundation stone through video conferencing, to mark the commencement of work for City Gas Distribution(CGD),  awarded under the 9th CGD bidding round, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. He also launched the 10th CGD bidding round.

  1. Crude Oil Crude oil production during October, 2018 was 2885.20 TMT which is 8.07% lower than target and 5.03% lower when compared with October, 2017.Cumulative crude oil production during April-October, 2018 was 20294.59 TMT which is 4.65% lower than target for the period and 3.65% lower than production during corresponding period of last year. Unit-wise and State-wise crude oil production is given at Annexure-I. Unit-wise crude oil production for the month of October, 2018 and cumulatively for the period April-October, 2018 vis-à-vis same period of last year has been shown in Table-1 and month-wise in Figure-1.

Cabinet approves: i) Implementation of the umbrella scheme "Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services"; ii) Sub-schemes to continue during 2017-20; and iii) National Facility for Airborne Research(NFAR) to be set up The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved continuation of the nine sub-schemes of the umbrella scheme "Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)" during 2017-2020 at an estimated cost of Rs. 1450 crore. It will be implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through its institutes namely India Meteorological Department (IMD), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service(INCOIS).

MWCD links Sexual Harassment Complaints Portal 'SHe-Box' to central/ state ministries & districts for speedy disposal of cases The Ministry of Women and Child Development has linked SHe-Box, the online portal to report complaints of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, to all the Central Ministries, Departments and 653 districts across 33 States/Union Territories. For prompt disposal of complaints on SHe-Box, each case goes directly to the central/ state authority concerned having jurisdiction to take action in the matter. Cases on She-Box can be monitored by the complainants and Ministry WCD, reducing the time taken in case disposal. Till November 20, 2018, as many as 321 complaints have been registered with 'SHe-Box' out of which 120 are related to central ministries/departments, 58 are from state governments and 143 are from private companies. 

Cabinet approves extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List till 31st May 2019  The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List for six months beyond 30th November, 2018 and till 31st May 2019.

Union HRD Minister launches ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)’Program of MHRD’s Innovation Cell through video conferencing Union HRD Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar through video conferencing launched the ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)programunder Innovation cellof MHRD in New Delhi yesterday. Ministry of Human Resource Development has established an “Innovation cell” at AICTE with a purpose to systematically foster the culture of Innovation in all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country.

Advancement of Science & Technology, inclusive approach is crucial to become a developed nation: VP Science & Technology to make people’s lives better; Scientists must address challenges such as climate change and global warming; This is the most appropriate time for India to leverage the many opportunities before it & leap frog in development parameters; Step up investments in Science & Technology to support innovations; Presents NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2018. 

7th International Tourism Mart to be held in Agartala, Tripura from 22nd – 24th November 2018  41 foreign delegates from 18 countries to participate in the Mart  The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Tripura and the North Eastern States is organizing the “International Tourism Mart” in Agartala, Tripura from the 22nd to 24th November 2018. The event will be held at the Pragna Bhawan, and will be inaugurated on 22nd November by the Governor of Tripura, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, in the presence of Union Minister for Tourism, Shri K.J Alphons, Chief Minister of Tripura , Shri. Biplab Kumar Deb, Union Tourism Secretary Smt. Rashmi Verma and other dignitaries from Central Ministries and North Eastern States.

NMCG approves composite Sewerage Projects in Agra to help save Taj and reduce pollution in Yamuna Namami Gange projects in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh worth Rs. 1573.28 Crore approved

The Prime Minister of India launched a Grand Challenge on resolving seven identified Ease of Doing Business problems with the use of cutting edge technologies. The objective of this Challenge is to tap the potential of young Indians, startups and other private enterprises to provide solutions to complex problems using current technology.

Patients save around Rs. 15,000 crores under Government’s initiative of ensuring ‘Affordable, Quality Medicines for All’: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya  Fixing of ceiling prices of Coronary Stents benefit approximately 10 lakh patients and that of Knee Implants benefit around 1.5 lakh patients since the step was taken

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SWADHAR GREH A Scheme that caters to primary needs of women in difficult circumstances (2015) SWADHAR GREH    A. Background Recognizing the need to prevent women from exploitation and to support their survival and rehabilitation, the scheme of Short Stay Home for women and girls was introduced as a social defense mechanism, by the then Department of Social Welfare in 1969. The scheme is meant to provide temporary accommodation, maintenance and rehabilitative services to women and girls rendered homeless due to family discord, crime, violence, mental stress, social ostracism or are being forced into prostitution and are in moral danger. Another scheme with the similar objectives namely Swadhar –A Scheme for Women in Difficult Circumstances was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development in 200102. The scheme through the provisions of shelter, food, clothing, counseling, training, clinical and

SOP’S For Cleaning of Sewers & Septic Tanks Released to Ensure Safety/ Prevent Critical Accidents for Field Staff  33,000+ Toilets Across 800+ Cities Already Live & Open to Reviews from Citizens on Google Maps 60.53 Lakh Individual Household Toilets & 4.7 Lakh Seats of Community / Public Toilets Constructed/Under Construction 19 States /Uts Already open Defecation Free (ODF With More Than 94% of Towns/ Cities Already odf 40% of Total Waste Generated Being Processed--52% Of Wards Practising Source Segregation National Workshop on Urban Sanitation on World Toilet Day Organised 

The 8th National Conference of Women in Police (NCWP) will begin in Ranchi, Jharkhand today. The two-day conference which is being organized by Bureau of Police Research & Development in collaboration with Jharkhand Police, is the only national level platform to address the issues of Women in uniform and create an enabling atmosphere for them to maximize and optimize their professional potential.

Qaumi Ekta Week begins tomorrow  With a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony, National Integration and pride in vibrant, composite culture and nationhood, the “Qaumi Ekta Week” (National Integration Week) will be observed all over the country, from tomorrow to 25th November, 2018. The week long programmes to be observed during Qaumi Ekta Week will be as under:

Clarification regarding Maternity Leave Incentive Scheme  In a section of media, there have been some reports about Maternity Leave Incentive Scheme. In this regard, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has clarified the following -

श्री अश्विनी कुमार चौबे, स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण राज्य मंत्री, भातर सरकार ने बंगलौर में भारतीय इमरजेंसी मेडिसन सोसायटी द्वारा इमरजेंसी मेडिसन जैसे बढ़ते हुए लोक महत्व के विषय पर राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किया । उन्होंने प्रसन्नता व्यक्ति की कि यह संस्था वर्ष 2000 से लगातार इस सम्मेलन का आयोजन करती आ रही है । संस्था देश में आपातकालीन स्वास्थ्य देखभाल के लिए वर्ष 1999 से लगातार काम कर रही है । श्री चौबे ने कहा कि भारत सरकार राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य मिशन के माध्यम से तथा अपनी कई केंद्रीय प्रायोजित योजनाओं के माध्यम से आपातकालीन चिकित्सा सेवाओं के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है । उन्होंने कहा कि भारत में इमरजेंसी मेडिसन सर्विसेज की विधिवत शुरुआत राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य मिशन के माध्यम से 2005 में हुई । इस समय देश में 31 राज्यों और यूनियन टेरिटरीज में 108 तथा 102 नंबर डायल कर एंबुलेंस बुलाने की सुविधा है । इस समय राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य मिशन के अंतर्गत 102 एवं 108 को मिलाकर 18,583 एंबुलेंस काम कर रही है । इसके अलावा निजी क्षेत्र तथा राज्य सरकारों की भी और एंबुलेंस सेवाएं काम कर रही हैं ।

ICG launches large-scale proactive actions to reduce impact from Cyclone GAJA  Indian Coast Guard (ICG) initiated a large-scale series of pre-emptive and proactive measures to prevent loss of fishermen lives at sea in the wake of alerts on cyclone in Bay of Bengal since November 09, 2018. Lessons from cyclone Ockhi and success in preventing loss of lives during recent cyclones Luban and Titliwere put into practice by the ICG.

Severe Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ over Southwest Bay of Bengal  Red Warning issued for Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coast.   The Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘GAJA’ over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved further west-southwestwards with a speed of 22kmph during past 06 hours and lay centred at 1130 hrs IST of 15th November, 2018 over Southwest Bay of Bengalnearlatitude 11.2°N and longitude 82.0°E, about 280 km southeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and 240 km east-northeast ofNagapattinam (Tamil Nadu). It is very likely to move west-southwestwards and cross Tamil Nadu coast between Pambanand Cuddalore, around Nagapattinam during late evening of today, the 15th November, 2018 as a Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph. The Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘GAJA’ is being tracked by Doppler Weather Radar at Chennai and Karaikal.

India’s GSAT-29 communication satellite was successfully launched by the second developmental flight of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MarkIII (GSLV MkIII-D2) Yesterday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. GSLV MkIII-D2 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad of SDSC SHAR at 17:08 hours (IST), carrying the 3423-kg GSAT-29 satellite. About 17 minutes later, the vehicle injected the satellite into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) as planned.

Startup India Scheme is an initiative of the Indian government, the primary objective of which is the promotion of startups, generation of employment, and wealth creation. It was launched on the 16th of January, 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Features Of the Scheme The following features make the scheme a stand-out factor New-entrants are granted a tax-holiday for three years. The government has provided a fund of Rs.2500 crore for startups, as well as a credit guarantee fund of Rs.500 crore rupees. Eligibility For Startup Registration   The company to be formed must be a private limited company or a limited liability partnership. It should be a new firm or not older than five years, and the total turnover of the company should be not exceeding 25 crores. The firms should have obtained the approval from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). To get approval from DIPP, the firm should be funded by an Incubati