Month: April 2025

Source: Government of India

Railway and Telecom department Join Hands to make sure your lost mobile device is recovered through advance tracking capabilities

Strengthening operation ‘Amanat’, RPF onboarded on CEIR portal of department of telecommunication benefiting millions of Railways passengers

CEIR portal is DoT’s crucial digital tool to recover mobile phone by blocking IMEI number, tracking and managing of lost/ stolen devices

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 7:20PM by PIB Delhi

In a significant move towards enhancing passenger experience by returning the lost/missing mobile phones, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully onboarded with the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal of the Department of Telecommunication. This initiative follows the success of a pilot program in the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).  The all India roll out of this program across Indian Railways would benefit millions of Railway Passengers.

In the inauguration launch and training program for CEIR portal, held today, Shri. Manoj Yadava, Director General, Railway Protection Force addressed the gathering of RPF field units while Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom) delivered the keynote address. Speaking on this landmark development, the DG RPF Shri. Manoj Yadava stated that “The collaboration of RPF with the Department of Telecommunication for operating CEIR portal marks a significant milestone in railway security. By harnessing digital technology, we aim to provide passengers with a transparent and effective mechanism to recover their lost or missing mobile phones. This initiative strengthens law enforcement capabilities and fosters greater trust among railway commuters. We remain committed to safeguarding passenger property and ensuring a secure travel experience across the railway network.”

The CEIR portal, launched by the Department of Telecommunications, is a crucial digital tool designed to recover mobile phones by blocking, tracking and managing lost or stolen devices. By leveraging this platform, RPF will now be able to render lost/missing mobile phones unusable by blocking their IMEI numbers, thereby deterring illegal possession and resale of these devices. This initiative will also facilitate the swift recovery of lost phones through advanced tracking capabilities.

RPF has been at the forefront of efforts to recover passenger property which are lost or missing in trains as well as station premises. Operation Amanat of RPF, aimed at the sole objective of returning the valuables to its rightful owners, have yielded impressive results, with RPF successfully recovering misplaced or left behind items worth ₹84.03 crores between January 2024 and February 2025 returning them to more than 1.15 lakh grateful passengers. The incorporation of CEIR into railway security operations is expected to further bolster the efforts of RFP to restore misplaced or left behind mobile phones to their rightful owners.

Seamless Complaint Registration & Recovery Process

The integration of RPF with CEIR ensures a streamlined process for passengers reporting lost or stolen phones:

1. Complaint Registration via Rail Madad: Passengers can report lost or stolen mobile phones through the Rail Madad platform, either online or by dialling 139. If they choose not to file an FIR, they will be guided to register their complaint on the CEIR portal.
2. CEIR Registration by RPF: Zonal Cyber Cells of RPF will then register the complaint on the CEIR portal, entering the required details and blocking the device.
3. Tracking and Recovery: Once the lost phone is detected with a new SIM card, the user of the device will be advised to return it to the nearest RPF post.
4. Return to the Owner: The rightful owner must present supporting documents to reclaim the device.
5. Legal Action: In case of non-compliance, an FIR can be lodged, and the matter escalated to the District Police.
6. Device Unblocking: Upon recovery, the complainant can request to unblock the phone via the CEIR portal, with assistance from RPF if needed.

In May 2024, RPF began a pilot project in Northeast Frontier Railway to actively utilize the CEIR portal and to study its utility for RPF. This experiment resulted in successful recovery of numerous lost mobile phones and apprehension of individuals involved in mobile theft. With this initiative being expanded all across the country, RPF is confident that it would be able to provide faster and more efficient recovery solutions for railway passengers.

With technology-driven advancements and inter-agency collaboration, Indian Railways continues to reinforce its commitment to passenger safety, ensuring that every journey is secure and hassle-free.

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Dharmendra Tewari/Shatrunjay Kumar

(Release ID: 2118451) Visitor Counter : 144

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 7:14PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the release of iStamp depicting Ramakien mural paintings by Thai Government.

The Prime Minister’s Office handle on X posted:

“During PM @narendramodi’s visit, the Thai Government released an iStamp depicting Ramakien mural paintings that were painted during the reign of King Rama I.”

 

 

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MJPS/SR

(Release ID: 2118440) Visitor Counter : 42

Source: Government of India

Beyond Religion: Understanding Waqf as a Property Management Issue

Untangling the legal and administrative realities of Waqf in India.

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 6:56PM by PIB Delhi

The Waqf system in India is often seen as a religious matter, but in reality, it is mainly about property management, administration, and governance. The Waqf Act, 1995, and its amendments focus on regulating Waqf properties to ensure they are properly used and managed. The law defines Waqf as the permanent donation of movable or immovable property by a Muslim for purposes considered religious, charitable, or beneficial to society. However, the key concern is not religious practice but the proper administration of these properties.

• The government has the authority to regulate non-religious activities of Waqf institutions, including education, social welfare, and economic development, under Section 96 of the Waqf Act.
• The Central Waqf Council (CWC) and State Waqf Boards (SWBs) oversee and regulate these properties to ensure transparency and legal compliance.
• Indian courts have ruled that Waqf Boards are statutory bodies responsible for property management, not religious organizations.

Several court decisions have reinforced that Waqf property management is a non-religious function:

• Syed Fazal Pookoya Thangal vs Union Of India (Kerala High Court, 1993) – Clarified that the Waqf Board is a government-regulated body, not a religious representative.
• Hafiz Mohammad Zafar Ahmad vs UP Central Sunni Board of Waqf (Allahabad High Court, 1965) – Ruled that a mutawalli (Waqf caretaker) does not own Waqf property but only manages it.
• Tilkayat Shri Govindlalji Maharaj vs State of Rajasthan (Supreme Court, 1964) – Declared that managing temple properties is a secular duty, a principle that also applies to Waqf properties.

Waqf properties in India face major issues, including mismanagement, illegal occupation, and lack of transparency:

• The WAMSI portal reports that over 58,898 Waqf properties are illegally occupied.
• Cases of questionable claims by Waqf Boards include:
  • Govindpur, Bihar (August 2024) – The Bihar Sunni Waqf Board claimed ownership of an entire village, leading to legal disputes.
  • Kerala (September 2024) – Around 600 Christian families protested after the Waqf Board claimed their ancestral lands.
  • Surat, Gujarat – The Waqf Board declared the Surat Municipal Corporation Headquarters as Waqf property, despite it being a government building.

Instances of non-Muslim properties being arbitrarily declared as Waqf have raised concerns:

• In Tamil Nadu, the Waqf Board claimed the entire Thiruchenthurai village, affecting the property rights of non-Muslims.
• A total of 132 historical monuments were declared Waqf properties without proper documentation.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has been introduced to improve transparency and fairness in Waqf administration. The key reforms include:

• Ending arbitrary property claims – Section 40, which allowed Waqf Boards to unilaterally declare any property as Waqf, has been removed.
• Digitization of records – Waqf properties will now be documented digitally to prevent illegal claims and improve tracking.
• Strengthening dispute resolution – Waqf Tribunals will be given more authority to resolve property disputes efficiently.
• Ensuring accountability – Non-Muslim members will now be included in Waqf Boards to promote fairer decision-making.

The Waqf system in India is primarily about property management, not religion. The government and courts have repeatedly emphasized that Waqf administration is a secular function. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is a crucial step in resolving issues of mismanagement, illegal claims, and lack of transparency. By introducing legal oversight, digitization, and accountability, the bill ensures that Waqf properties serve their intended purpose for the public good while protecting the rights of all citizens.

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Santosh Kumar/ Ritu Kataria/ Rishita Aggarwal

(Release ID: 2118417) Visitor Counter : 116

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 6:55PM by PIB Delhi

‘Waqf’ has been defined as the permanent dedication by any person of any movable or immovable property for any purpose recognised by Muslim Law as pious, religious or charitable.^[1]

Introduction

India has been working to regulate and protect Waqf properties, which have religious, social, and economic significance. The first major law, the Waqf Act of 1954, laid the foundation for managing these properties. Over time, laws have been updated to improve governance and prevent misuse. The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 aims to increase transparency, strengthen management, and protect Waqf assets. These reforms follow global best practices.

The Waqf Act of 1995, enforced by the Central Government, currently regulates Waqf properties. The main administrative bodies are:

• Central Waqf Council (CWC) – Advises the government and State Waqf Boards on policy but does not directly control Waqf properties.
• State Waqf Boards (SWBs) – Manage and protect Waqf properties in each state.
• Waqf Tribunals – Exclusive judicial bodies that handle disputes related to Waqf properties.

This system ensures better management and faster resolution of issues. Over the years, legal changes have made Waqf administration more transparent, efficient, and accountable.

An Overview of Waqf History in India

Waqf properties in India have been regulated by several laws to improve administration and prevent mismanagement:

1. The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1913:

• Allowed Muslims to create Waqfs for family benefit, eventually leading to charitable purposes.
• Aimed to improve Waqf management but was not very effective.

2. The Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923: Introduced rules for proper accounting and transparency in Waqf management.
3. The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1930: Strengthened the legal validity of family Waqfs, giving legal backing to the 1913 Act.
4. The Wakf Act, 1954:

• Created State Waqf Boards (SWBs) for the first time to oversee Waqf properties.
• Strengthened Waqf management after India’s independence.
• Established the Central Waqf Council of India in 1964 to supervise State Waqf Boards and provided a pathway toward the centralisation of Waqfs.
• This central body oversees the work under various state Waqf boards which were established under provisions of Section 9(1) of the Waqf Act, 1954.

5. Amendments to the Wakf Act, 1954 (1959, 1964, 1969, and 1984): These amendments aimed to further improve the administration of waqf properties.
6. The Waqf Act, 1995: This comprehensive Act repealed the 1954 Act and its amendments:

• This was enacted to govern the administration of Waqf Properties in India.

• It provides for the power and functions of the Waqf Council, the State Waqf Boards, and the Chief Executive Officer, and also the duties of mutawalli.

• Created Waqf Tribunals, special courts with powers similar to civil courts.
• Tribunal decisions are final and cannot be challenged in civil courts.

7. The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2013 introduced significant changes including:

• Created three-member Waqf Tribunals, including a Muslim law expert.
• Required two women members on each State Waqf Board.
• Prohibited the sale or gifting of Waqf properties.
• Increased the lease period of Waqf properties from 3 years to 30 years for better use.

8. Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024

• Aims to modernize Waqf administration, reduce legal disputes, and improve efficiency.
• Seeks to fix issues in the 1995 Act and the 2013 Amendment.

 

Schemes by the Ministry of Minority Affairs

The Quami Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme (QWBTS) and Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana (SWSVY) are being implemented through the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), Government of India. These two schemes are for automation and modernization of State Waqf Boards.

• Under QWBTS, Government Grants-in-Aid (GIA) is provided to State Waqf Boards through CWC for the deployment of manpower to computerize and digitize records of waqf properties and to enhance the administration of Waqf Boards.
• SWSVY offers interest-free loans to Waqf Boards and institutions to develop commercial projects on Waqf properties.
• Rs 23.87 crore and Rs 7.16 crore respectively were spent under QWBTS and SWSVY from 2019-20 to 2023-24.^[2]

Overview of Waqf Properties in India:

As per data available on WAMSI portal 30 States/UTs and 32 Boards reported that there are 8.72 lakh properties, covering an area of more than 38 lakh acres. Out of the 8.72 lakh properties, 4.02 lakhs are Waqf by user. For remaining Waqf properties, the Ownership Rights Establishing Documents (deeds) have been uploaded on the WAMSI Portal for 9279 cases and only 1083 Waqf deeds have been uploaded.

 (As of March 14, 2025)

Source: https://wamsi.nic.in/wamsi/dashBoardAction.do;jsessionid=40F3DA0F79ED801CE30802EB0F326394?method=totalRegisteredProp

Data on State-wise numbers and area of Waqf properties (as of September 2024)

Sr. No.	State Waqf Boards	Total No. of Properties	Total area in Acre
1	Andaman and Nicobar Waqf Board	151	178.09
2	Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board	14685	78229.97
3	Assam Board of Waqfs	2654	6618.14
4	Bihar State (Shia) Waqf Board	1750	29009.52
5	Bihar State (Sunni) Waqf Board	6866	169344.82
6	Chandigarh Waqf Board	34	23.26
7	Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board	4230	12347.1
8	Dadra and Nagar Haveli Waqf Board	30	4.41
9	Delhi Waqf Board	1047	28.09
10	Gujarat State Waqf Board	39940	86438.95
11	Haryana Waqf Board	23267	36482.4
12	Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board	5343	8727.6
13	Jammu and Kashmir Auqaf Board	32533	350300.75
14	Jharkhand State (Sunni) Waqf Board	698	1084.76
15	Karnataka State Board of Auqaf	62830	596516.61
16	Kerala State Waqf Board	53282	36167.21
17	Lakshadweep State Waqf Board	896	143.81
18	Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board	33472	679072.39
19	Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs	36701	201105.17
20	Manipur State Waqf Board	991	10077.44
21	Meghalaya State Board of Waqfs	58	889.07
22	Odisha Board of Waqfs	10314	28714.65
23	Puducherry State Waqf Board	693	352.67
24	Punjab Waqf Board	75965	72867.89
25	Rajasthan Board of Muslim Waqfs	30895	509725.57
26	Tamil Nadu Waqf Board	66092	655003.2
27	Telangana State Waqf Board	45682	143305.89
28	Tripura Board of Waqfs	2814	1015.73
29	U.P.  Shia Central Board of Waqfs	15386	20483
30	U.P. Sunni Central Board of Waqfs	217161
31	Uttarakhand Waqf Board	5388	21.8
32	West Bengal Board of Waqfs	80480	82011.84
	Total	872328	3816291.788

 

Conclusion:

The changes in Waqf laws in India from 1913 to 2024 show a strong effort to protect and manage Waqf properties for society’s benefit while ensuring a proper administration system. Each law aimed to solve current problems while keeping the main purpose of Waqf endowments. The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 is an important step toward making Waqf management more transparent, responsible, and inclusive.

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Santosh Kumar/ Ritu Kataria/ Kritika Rane

(Release ID: 2118415) Visitor Counter : 264

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 6:48PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand in Bangkok. They deliberated on the immense potential of cooperation between India and Thailand in areas like defence, trade, culture and more.

In a post on X, he stated:

“It was a delight to meet Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand. He has extensive experience in matters relating to governance and policy making. He is also a great friend of India and had a very warm relationship with Atal Ji. 

Mr. Shinawatra and I talked at length about India-Thailand cooperation and how it benefits the people of our respective countries. We deliberated on the immense potential in areas like defence, trade, culture and more.

@ThaksinLive”

 

 

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MJPS/SR

(Release ID: 2118408) Visitor Counter : 13

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 6:45PM by PIB Delhi

In a significant move to facilitate the Mutual Fund industry’s customer onboarding process, Department of Posts (DoP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nippon India Mutual Fund to provide door-to-door KYC verification services for their investors. This partnership aims to streamline the KYC process, ensuring convenience, security, and compliance for investors across India.

The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed between Ms. Manisha Bansal Badal, General Manager, Business Development Directorate, Department of Post, and Mr. Sundeep Sikka Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd.

Ms. Manisha Bansal Badal and Mr. Sundeep Sikka

India Post’s unparalleled reach, with a presence in even the remotest corners of the country, sets it apart as an ideal partner for mutual fund companies seeking to expand their investor base. After successfully handling more than 5 lakh KYC verifications for UTI and SUUTI in a short period, India Post has proven its capability to manage large-scale operations efficiently and securely.

The door-to-door KYC service will offer investors the convenience of completing the process from home, a crucial benefit for the investors especially the elderly. This partnership aligns with the Government of India’s emphasis on Jan Nivesh, the initiative aimed at promoting financial inclusion for the common masses.

By offering door-to-door KYC services, India Post is providing easy access to financial products for individuals who may otherwise face barriers due to mobility issues or lack of access to financial institutions. This initiative ensures that a broader segment of the population, including those in rural and underserved areas, can participate in the growing mutual fund market, thus empowering them to make informed investment decisions and secure their financial future.

This collaboration marks a key milestone in India Post’s commitment to financial inclusion and economic development. With its trusted network, India Post aims to continue forging new partnerships and expanding its presence in the financial services sector.

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Samrat/Allen

(Release ID: 2118397) Visitor Counter : 25

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 6:43PM by PIB Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has adopted a new strategy for issuing monthly and seasonal operational forecasts for the southwest monsoon rainfall over the country based on both the statistical forecasting system and the newly developed Multi-Model Ensemble (MME) based forecasting system. The MME approach uses the coupled global climate models (CGCMs) from different global climate prediction and research centers, including IMD’s Monsoon Mission Climate Forecasting System (MMCFS) model. The MMCFS and MME forecasts are updated every month. This was to satisfy the demands from different users and Government authorities for the forecasts of the spatial distribution of monthly and seasonal rainfall along with the regionally averaged rainfall forecasts for better regional planning of activities.

Since introducing the Statistical Ensemble Forecasting System (SEFS) in 2007 and implementing the MME approach in 2021 for seasonal forecasting, IMD operational forecast for the monsoon rainfall has shown noticeable improvement. For example, the average absolute forecast error in the forecasting of all India’s seasonal rainfall has reduced by about 21% during the recent 18 years (2007-2024) compared to the same number of  previous years (1989-2006), which indicates a highly successful forecast in recent years compared to previous years. The anomaly correlation between the observed and forecast ISMR during 2007-2023 was 0.55 compared to -0.21 during 1989-2006. It may be noted that IMD was able to correctly forecast the twin deficient monsoon years of 2014-2015, as well as the below-normal rainfall in 2023 and above-normal rainfall in 2024. These clearly indicate improvement made in the operational forecast system in the recent 18 years period compared to the earlier 18 years period. For 2025, the MME approach will continue to be used as this method introduced in 2021 has shown good skill in forecasting both the area-averaged rainfall at various geographical regions and spatial distribution of rainfall across the country at monthly as well as seasonal scales.

To strengthen weather and climate services for the agriculture sector, the MoES has launched the Mission Mausam, which is envisaged to be a multi-faceted and transformative initiative to boost India’s weather and climate-related science, research, and services. The Mission is launched to make Bharat a weather-ready and climate-smart nation with the aim that no weather will go undetected and early warning for all. It will help monsoon-dependent agricultural regions, citizens, and last-mile users to tackle extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change in a better way.

Further, the Mission’s focus includes improving the observations by augmenting various observational networks throughout the country to provide highly accurate and timely weather and climate information across temporal and spatial scales, capacity building, and awareness generation. Apart from physics-based numerical models, the Ministry is developing new methods based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies for weather, climate, and ocean forecasting systems. And the formulation of collaborative research projects with academic institutions to share knowledge and develop innovative solutions for weather forecasting and climate modeling capabilities. Local user communities such as farmers/agricultural authorities, aviation authorities, power generation & distribution agencies, industries, health agencies, etc., are constantly involved/engaged, and periodic familiarization is imparted through user meet/stakeholder meet awareness programs, etc. The feedback is taken from the communities for the improvement of all-weather & climate services. Extensive use of local languages in forecast dissemination and regularly organizing workshops and awareness programs for community outreach is being undertaken.

By strengthening the observational network will also help to observe the changes in long-term weather patterns compared to past years to assess the changes in the climate and take measures towards climate resilience.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been using satellite technology extensively for weather monitoring and forecasting. This started with the use of photographs from Television Infrared Observation Satellites (TIROS-1) launched by the United States of America (USA) in April 1960. These photographs provided new information on cloud systems, including spiral formations associated with large storms, immediately proving their value to operational meteorologists. Over the years, IMD has embraced new developments in satellites and their applications, boosted through global coordination and support, such as geostationary satellites in 1974 and polar-orbiting satellites. With the advent of Indian National Satellites (INSAT) developed by the Space Research Organisation (ISRO) satellites in 1982, IMD has augmented satellite applications utilizing image and data products in collaboration with the ISRO. Currently, IMD is utilizing available international satellites, including European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) and INSAT-3DR/3DS, as well as polar-orbiting satellites, including Oceansat-3 and Metop-B/C. The utilization of satellite data and products has improved nowcasting and severe weather along with timely detection of large-scale systems like monsoon circulation, cyclones, western disturbances, thunderstorms, etc. Above 90% of the data in the numerical models run by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is satellite-based. The assimilation of satellite data in the models has improved the accuracy in short to medium range forecasting by about 20% to 30%. Algorithms/tools developed by IMD/ISRO and other international institutes, such as EUMETSAT, like nowcast tools, RAPID, Dvorak technique, etc., have improved decision-making and forecasting. These data and products are proven to be useful for disaster preparedness. However, there are still gaps in detecting small-scale weather events, such as cloudbursts, thunderstorms, localized heavy rainfall, squalls, hail storms, etc., due to a lack of high-resolution data, products, and satellite-based tools. Considering this, IMD and ISRO are working together for the development of the INSAT-4 series with better sensors and resolution.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.   

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NKR/PSM

(Release ID: 2118393) Visitor Counter : 30

Source: Government of India

Ministry of Earth Sciences

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: THIRD GENERATION METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 6:40PM by PIB Delhi

(Release ID: 2118387)

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 6:39PM by PIB Delhi

The state-wise and year-wise in-situ uranium resources augmented by Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in the last five years are as follows:

State	U-oxide Resource (in tonne)
	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	2024-25 (till Dec. 24)
Andhra Pradesh	12,966	18,182	19,561	7,450	2,500
Jharkhand	5,894	715	3,367	13,100	4,080
Karnataka	617	373	–	–	–
Rajasthan	1,861	1,336	–	900	798
Total	21,338	20,606	22,928	21,450	7,378

In principle approval exists for initiating 13 projects including capacity expansion of some existing units and construction of new production facilities (Mines & Plants) in the country. Pre-project activities related to obtaining statutory clearances from various Central and State authorities have been initiated. On implementation of the projects, the projected mining capacity in terms of Ore production is envisaged approximately 11.535 million TPA and in terms of U3O8 production is envisaged approximately as 1095 TPA.

As the pre-project activities related to obtaining statutory clearances from various Central and State authorities have been initiated for the projects for which in-principle approval is received, presently no funds are allocated for those projects. The fund allocation shall be taken up once the project contours are firmed up after finalizing of Detailed Project Report and once administrative and financial sanction is obtained.

In recent years, AMD has established U-oxide resource at Jaduguda North – Baglasai-Mechua deposit, East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand; which is the north-western continuity of Jaduguda uranium deposit. The deposit is expected to strengthen India’s long- term nuclear fuel security substantially.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.   

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NKR/PSM

(Release ID: 2118383) Visitor Counter : 40

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 6:38PM by PIB Delhi

Highest priority is accorded to safety in all aspects of nuclear power viz. siting, design, construction, commissioning, and operation. Nuclear power plants are designed adopting safety principles of redundancy, diversity and provided fail-safe design features following a defence-in-depth approach, in line with codes and guides of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The operations are performed adopting well laid out procedures by highly qualified, trained and licensed personnel. Appropriate Personal Protection Equipments and monitoring aids are provided to all the personnel working in the nuclear power plants. The safety of nuclear power plants is continuously monitored and reviewed by the AERB.

India is member state of multilateral organization International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and scientific officers of the Department are participating regularly in events organized by IAEA on advance nuclear technology development for knowledge sharing.

A large public awareness and outreach programme based on a structured multipronged approach is implemented by NPCIL to spread awareness and address the apprehensions of the people in a credible and easy to understand manner.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.   

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NKR/PSM

(Release ID: 2118381) Visitor Counter : 38