India Positive - July 3, 2020
- July 3, 2020
Total 99,207 MT of food grains distributed under AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package and 101.90 LMT food grains under PMGKAY to beneficiaries
Since the lockdown, about 138.43 LMT food grains have been lifted and transported through 4,944 rail rakes, 277.73 LMT through roads and 21,724 MT grains was transported through 14 ships.
Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine first in India to receive nod for human trials
Bharat Biotech India Ltd’s COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covaxin’ has become the first candidate developed in India to receive Drug Controller General of India’s (DGCI) approval to enter human trials.
Maharashtra CM launches world's largest convalescent plasma project
Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr Uddhav Thackeray launched 'Platina', the largest convalescent plasma therapy-cum-trial project for treatment of critical COVID-19 patients.
Union HRD Minister virtually launches World’s first-ever Online B.Sc. Degree in Programming and Data Science
Minister of Human Resource Development, Mr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank' virtually launched World’s first ever online Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Programming and Data Science, prepared and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras).
Government launches Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020), a first of its kind National Initiative for supporting drug discovery process
Government of India has launched Drug Discovery Hackathon, a first of its kind National initiative for supporting drug discovery process, which will attract participation from professionals, faculty, researchers and students from varied fields like Computer Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, Basic Sciences, and Biotechnology.
Jio's string of deals drives up PE investments 12 per cent in H1 2020 to US$ 18.8 billion
Private equity (PE) investments registered a 12 per cent increase in the first half of 2020 to US$ 18.8 billion (across 341 deals), driven by a string of deals struck by Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms.
Bank credit grows 6.18 per cent, deposits 11 per cent: RBI data
According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI), bank credit and deposits witnessed a growth of 6.18 per cent and 11 per cent to Rs 102.45 lakh crore (US$ 1.45 trillion) and Rs 138.67 lakh crore (US$ 1.96 trillion), respectively, in the fortnight ended June 19, 2020.
Loans worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore sanctioned under ECLGS; More than 30 lakh units of MSMEs & other businesses received help under the Scheme
Banks from Public and Private Sectors have sanctioned loans worth over Rs 1 lakh crore (US$ 14.19 billion) as of June 26, 2020 under the Emergency Credit Line backed by a Government guarantee.
Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India hosts two webinars on Reforms in Indian Agriculture, Strategic Policy Shifts and Investment Opportunities; India is now the 2nd largest aquaculture producer in the world and 4th largest sea food exporter; About 57 crore animals to have unique ID over next 1.5 years on digital platform for mapping their parentage, breed and productivity
India became the second largest aquaculture producer in the world and fourth largest sea food exporter in 2018-19. The country is also the fourth largest producer of agrochemicals, has the largest livestock population of around 31 per cent of world’s livestock and largest land area under irrigation.
Daily average electronic transactions increased from 66 Lakh in 2014 to 16.3 Crore in 2020; E-services increases from 2,463 in 2014 to 3,858 till May 2020
The number of e-Services has increased from 2,463 in 2014 to 3,858 till May 2020 and daily average electronic transactions have increased from 66 lakh in 2014 to 16.3 crore in 2020.
PM FME Scheme to generate total investment of Rs 35,000 crore and 9 lakh skilled and semi-skilled employment: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Minister for Food Processing Industries, Ms Harsimrat Kaur Badal launched the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme as a part of “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”. The Scheme would generate total investment of Rs 35,000 crore (US$ 4.97 billion) and generate 9 lakh skilled and semi-skilled employment and benefit 8 lakh units through access to information, training, better exposure, and formalization.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launches online portal for issue of NOC for power, oil and gas exploration projects
Minister of Defence, Mr Rajnath Singh in the presence of Minister of State for Defence, Mr Shripad Y Naik launched a new web portal for issue of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for power projects and Research Survey Exploration Exploitation (RSEE) activities in the Indian Territorial Waters (TW) and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Estimated cost for distribution of food grains (Rice and Wheat) and pulses under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana during April – November 2020 is around Rs 1,48,938 crore
The estimated cost of distribution of food grains (Rice and Wheat) and pulses under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, extended till the end of November 2020, is Rs 1,48,938 crore (US$ 21.13 billion).
DAC approves capital acquisition of various platforms & equipment worth Rs 38,900 crore; Focus on indigenous design and development; acquisitions from Indian industry of Rs 31,130 crore
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces for an approximate cost of Rs 38,900 crore (US$ 5.52 billion).
Movement of record 73 fertiliser rakes in a single day on June 30, 2020
Department of Fertilisers recorded movement of 73 fertiliser rakes in a single day on June 30, 2020.
Shri Arjun Munda launches Tribes India products on Gem and new website of TRIFED through video conference
Minister for Tribal Affairs, Mr Arjun Munda launched the TRIBES India store on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) (with a diverse range on display) and TRIFED’s new website (https://trifed.tribal.gov.in).
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