India Positive - August 21, 2020
- August 21, 2020
Exports of agricultural commodities during March to June 2020 increased by 23.24 per cent compared to corresponding period in 2019
The exports of Agri commodities during March 2020 to June 2020 were Rs 25,552.7 crore (US$ 3.63 billion) against an export of Rs 20,734.8 crore (US$ 2.94 billion) during the same period in 2019, showing a sharp increase of 23.24 per cent.
A big win for Digital India: Health Ministry's 'eSanjeevani' telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations
The 'eSanjeevani' digital platform of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has completed 2 lakh tele-consultations.
8.54 per cent increase in total kharif sowing area in comparison to last year
As on August 14, 2020, the total kharif crops have been sown on 1015.58 lakh hectare area against 935.70 lakh hectare area during the corresponding period of last year, thus increase in area coverage by 8.54 per cent compared to last year in the country.
Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, 1858 roads of length 11,517 km and 84 bridges have been completed in Jammu & Kashmir
Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, 3,261 roads of length of 19,277 km and 243 bridges have been sanctioned, out of which 1858 roads of length 11,517 km and 84 bridges have been completed. Similarly, in the UT of Ladakh, 142 roads of length of 1207 km and 3 bridges have been sanctioned, out of which 96 roads of length 699 km and 2 bridges have been completed till July 2020.
About 21 crore mandays employment provided and Rs 16,768 crore spent by the seventh week of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
Around 21 crore mandays employment has been provided and Rs 16,768 crore (US$ 2.38 billion) has been spent so far under Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA).
Nearly 60.7 lakh new beneficiaries added under NFSA by states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar during the COVID-19 period; these additional beneficiaries were also able to avail schemes like PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
During the COVID-19 period, since March 2020, a total of about nearly 60.70 lakh new beneficiaries have been added under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) by States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, etc. within the respective available ceiling limits.
1.22 crore Kisan Credit Cards sanctioned with credit limit of Rs 1,02,065 crore under the special saturation drive
As on August 17, 2020, 1.22 crore Kisan Credit Card (KCC) have been sanctioned with credit limit of Rs 1,02,065 crore (US$ 14.48 billion).
158 lakh MT steel to be consumed in construction of houses sanctioned under PMAY(U): Hardeep Singh Puri
About 158 lakh metric tonne (MT) steel and 692 lakh MT cement is likely to be consumed in construction of all the houses sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
Over two dozen companies pledge US$ 1.5 billion to set up mobile-phone factories in India
About two dozen companies pledged US$ 1.5 billion of investments to set up mobile-phone factories in the country.
Atal Innovation Mission partners with India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre to expand Start-up ecosystem
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Business Sweden on behalf of India Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre are collaborating to promote the disruptive potential of Indian entrepreneurs and boost the vibrant start-up ecosystem across the country.
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad launches "Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge" to realize the ambition of self-reliance and a momentous stride towards "Atmanirbhar Bharat"
Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Law and Justice, Communications and Electronics and Information Technology launched 'Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge - Innovate Solutions for #Aatmanirbhar Bharat' to provide impetus to the strong ecosystem of start-ups, innovations, and research in the country.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju launches nation-wide initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs to promote fitness among every citizen
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Kiren Rijiju launched nation-wide initiative, the Fit India Youth Club, on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day of the country, to harness the power of youth to create mass awareness about the importance of fitness, across the country.
NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission, NASSCOM launch Artificial Intelligence Step-up modules to school students nationwide
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with NASSCOM launched the 'ATL AI Step Up Module' for students, in order to drive AI education and innovation to the next level in schools across the country.
BRO constructs 180-feet bailey bridge under three weeks providing connectivity to 20 villages in Uttarakhand
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed a 180-feet bailey bridge in Jauljibi sector of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand in less than three weeks despite frequent landslides and heavy rains.
Launch of Tribal Health & Nutrition Portal – ‘Swasthya’ and Opening of National Overseas Portal & National Tribal Fellowship Portal
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced a series of initiatives, which includes the Tribal Health and Nutrition Portal ‘Swasthya’ and e-newsletter on health and nutrition ALEKH- opening of National Overseas Portal and National Tribal Fellowship Portal.
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