Month: April 2025

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND (AHIDF) IN TAMIL NADU

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 3:33PM by PIB Delhi

The district wise details of projects approved under Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) in Tamil Nadu, including number of projects, sanctioned amount and project types are mentioned in the Annexure –I

The district-wise fund disbursement and number of beneficiaries, particularly small and marginal farmers, cooperatives and FPOs is mentioned in the Annexure – II

To ensure equitable fund distribution under AHIDF across all districts nationwide, the following measures have been adopted:

To increase the uptake of the scheme, a diverse range of entities, including individual enterprises, private companies, Section 8 companies, Farmer Producer Organizations, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and cooperatives, have been made eligible. A dedicated end-to-end digitized portal (ahidf.udyamimitra.in) has been developed for application submission, ensuring a transparent and fair mechanism that promotes ease of doing business. The portal is also linked to Common Service Centers, enabling applications to be submitted even from remote locations across the country. Additionally, state-level nodal officers and bank nodal officers have been appointed to facilitate project monitoring and provide handholding support to applicants. In Review Meetings States are also requested to sponsor cases.

As far as employment generation is concerned, total of 4595 persons are directly employed and 3.78 lakh indirect employment generation has been estimated in the State of Tamil Nadu. The livestock production capacity which has been added to the supply chain from the sanctioned projects of Tamil Nadu under AHIDF is of 24.34 Lakh litres per day under Dairy processing and value addition category projects. For Animal Feed category, production capacity of 12.76 lakh metric tonnes per annum of Cattle and poultry feed is added through AHIDF. 39718 Metric tonnes per annum capacity of meat processing is being added through projects sanctioned under AHIDF. 3.32 crores birds per annum and 126.99 crores eggs per annum will be added to supply chain. The district wise details for the State of Tamil Nadu are at Annexure –III.

Annexure – I

The district wise details of projects approved under Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) in Tamil Nadu, including number of projects, sanctioned amount and project types are as under:

 

Category of Infrastructure

S No

District

Approved Projects

Animal Feed Plant

Breed improvement Technology and Breed Multiplication farm

Dairy Processing & Value Addition

Meat Processing & Value Addition

Project Cost (In Cr.)

Term Loan (In Cr.)

Interest Subvention Released (In Cr.)

1

Coimbatore

6

6

–

–

–

104.31

64.77

3.38

2

Dharmapuri

1

–

–

1

–

75.13

24.82

2.74

3

Dindigul

5

–

2

2

1

114.32

55

2.89

4

Erode

4

1

–

3

–

1310.52

935.52

20.38

5

Karur

1

–

1

–

–

7.11

5

1.71

6

Krishnagiri

3

1

1

–

1

15.45

9.74

0.57

7

Namakkal

3

2

–

1

–

102.09

73

0.32

8

Perambalur

1

1

–

–

–

0.34

0.3

0.01

9

Salem

1

–

–

1

–

140.14

112.11

1.33

10

Tiruppur

6

3

2

1

–

177.69

129.32

6.95

Grand Total

31

14

6

9

2

2047.1

1409.58

40.27

               Annexure – II

The district-wise fund disbursement and number of beneficiaries are as follows:

S No

District

Approved Projects

Cooperatives

Farmer Producer Organization (FPO)

Individual Entrepreneur

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise

Private Company

Project Cost (In Cr.)

Term Loan (In Cr.)

Interest Subvention Released (In Cr.)

1

Coimbatore

6

–

–

–

6

–

104.31

64.77

3.38

2

Dharmapuri

1

–

–

–

–

1

75.13

24.82

2.74

3

Dindigul

5

–

–

–

3

2

114.32

55.00

2.89

4

Erode

4

–

–

–

2

2

1310.52

935.52

20.38

5

Karur

1

–

–

–

1

–

7.11

5.00

1.71

6

Krishnagiri

3

–

–

1

1

1

15.45

9.74

0.57

7

Namakkal

3

1

–

–

2

–

102.09

73.00

0.32

8

Perambalur

1

–

1

–

–

–

0.34

0.30

0.01

9

Salem

1

1

–

–

–

–

140.14

112.11

1.33

10

Tiruppur

6

–

–

–

2

4

177.69

129.32

6.95

Grand Total

31

2

1

1

17

10

2047.10

1409.58

40.27

 

ANNEXURE-III

The district-wise impact of AHIDF on employment generation, income growth, and livestock productivity of in Tamil Nadu is present are as under

S No

District

Animal Feed Plant

Breed improvement Technology and Breed Multiplication farm

Dairy Processing & Value Addition

Meat Processing & Value Addition

Total Approved Projects in Tamil Nadu

Projects

Employment

Farmers Benefitted

Capacity (Lakh MTPA)

Projects

Employment

Farmers Benefitted

Capacity (Cr. Eggs/Annum & Birds/Annum)

Projects

Employment

Farmers Benefitted

Capacity (Lakh LPD)

Projects

Employment

Farmers Benefitted

Capacity (Metric Tonnes per annum)

Projects

Employment

Farmers Benefitted

1

Coimbatore

6

961

36281

4.84

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

6

961

36281

2

Dharmapuri

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1

65

2100

42000

–

–

–

  

1

65

2100

3

Dindigul

–

–

–

–

2

80

450

124 (E)

2

85

7000

1.40

1

50

2318

21000

5

215

9768

4

Erode

1

200

4535

0.60

–

–

–

–

3

943

39702

10.62

–

–

–

  

4

1143

44237

5

Karur

–

–

–

–

1

200

1228

3.36 (E)

–

–

–

  

–

–

–

  

1

200

1228

6

Krishnagiri

1

15

907

0.12

1

9

28

0.97 (B)

–

–

–

  

1

120

52

468

3

144

987

7

Namakkal

2

55

19048

2.52

–

–

–

–

1

125

0

2.00

–

–

–

  

3

180

19048

8

Perambalur

1

18

454

0.60

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

  

–

–

–

  

1

18

454

9

Salem

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1

428

228000

7.00

–

–

–

  

1

428

228000

10

Tiruppur

3

171

9615

1.27

2

69

9479

3.31 (B)

1

107

6000

1.20

–

–

–

  

6

347

25094

 

Grand Total

14

1420

70839

  

6

358

11185

  

9

1753

282802

  

2

170

2370

21468

31

3701

367196

 

Note: B represents Birds and E represents Eggs

This information was given by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 2nd April, 2025.

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All Anganwadi Centres are registered on the Poshan Tracker application ; Over 10.12 Crore Beneficiaries Registered on Poshan Tracker App

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 3:32PM by PIB Delhi

Under the 15th Finance Commission, various components like Anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyaan and Scheme for Adolescent girls (of 14-18 years in Aspirational Districts and North-Eastern region) have been subsumed under the umbrella Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (Mission Poshan 2.0) to address the challenge of malnutrition. It is a Centrally Sponsored mission, where the responsibility for implementation of various activities lies with the States and UTs. This mission is a universal self-selecting umbrella scheme that is being implemented across the country including in the State of Karnataka.

The beneficiaries under this mission are children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers and Adolescent Girls between 14-18 years (North Eastern States and Aspirational Districts). Total 10,12,46,106 beneficiaries are registered on Poshan Tracker as on 28 February 2025 of which 44,38,725 beneficiaries are registered in the State of Karnataka with 99.61% beneficiaries verified by Aadhaar in the State.

IT systems have been leveraged to strengthen and bring about transparency in nutrition delivery support systems at the Anganwadi centres. The ‘Poshan Tracker’ application was rolled out on 1st March 2021 as an important governance tool.

All Anganwadi Workers are provided with smartphones. Near real time data collection for Anganwadi Services such as, daily attendance, ECCE, Provision of Hot Cooked Meal (HCM)/Take Home Ration (THR-not raw ration), Growth Measurement etc. has been made possible. Poshan Tracker is available in 24 languages including Hindi and English. The Physical Records of Growth Monitoring have been replaced by auto generated monthly report in Poshan Tracker. These reports can be downloaded as required.

The Poshan Tracker facilitates monitoring and tracking of al Anganwadi Centers, Anganwadi Workers and beneficiaries on defined indicators.

All Anganwadi Centres are registered on the Poshan Tracker application as on 28 February 2025.

UNICEF has appreciated the simplicity of Poshan Tracker application and how it has made the work of Anganwadi Workers easier; and ensured tracking of children and mothers on key health and nutrition related information.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has applauded the efforts made by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) on Poshan Tracker mentioning the ‘Poshan Tracker’ as one of the exemplary platforms for flawlessly collecting routine administrative data on nutrition.

During the G-20 Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment 2023, Poshan Tracker was also showcased and discussed. It was part of the chair’s statement. The members recognized the importance of deployment of technology for monitoring nutrition and health services and early childhood care service delivery for pregnant women, lactating mothers, adolescent girls and children and took note of the Poshan Tracker application, a unique digital platform which seeks to digitize data near-real time monitoring and enabling policies for targeted intervention.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Savitri Thakur in Rajya Sabha in reply to a question today.

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LAUNCHING OF FIFTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG OJAS (YARD 339)

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 4:39PM by PIB Delhi

Launching of fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on 31 Mar 25 at M/s TRSL, Kolkata in presence of Cmde Sanjay Kumar, President SSB, Kolkata as the Chief Guest.

These Tugs are a part of the contract for construction of six (06) 25T BP Tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 Nov 21. The Tugs have been indigenously designed and built in accordance with relevant Naval Rules and Regulation of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The Shipyard had successfully delivered four of these Tugs which are utilised by Indian Navy to provide assistance to Naval ships and submarines during berthing, un-berthing and manoeuvring in confined waters. The Tugs will also provide afloat firefighting support to ships alongside or at anchorage and will also have the capability to conduct limited Search and Rescue Operations.

These Tugs are proud flag bearers of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives of Government of India.

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PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPOSITION OF DIGITAL TOOLS

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 4:37PM by PIB Delhi

The policies of the Government of India are aimed at ensuring a safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace for users in the country. In this regard, key regulatory initiatives taken by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) focus on strengthening legal frameworks, enhancing data protection & cyber security infrastructure and promoting awareness among individuals and organizations.

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions have not issued any guidelines related to use of digital tools like slack by Government employees.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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Parliament Question: CONCESSION AND INCENTIVES TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES DONATING BODY PARTS

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 4:37PM by PIB Delhi

The Government of India has provided a maximum of 42 days Special Casual Leave to Central Government Servants for donating their organ(s).

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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PARLIAMENT QUESTION: VACANCIES IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES IN NORTH BENGAL

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 4:37PM by PIB Delhi

Maintaining data relating to sanctioned posts/vacancies is the responsibility of the respective cadre controlling authorities in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/Organizations. Filling up of vacancies is done by the respective cadre controlling authorities in various Central Govt. Ministries, Departments and Organizations, and is a continuous process. Vacant posts in Central Government are being filled in a mission mode by the respective Ministries/Departments through Rozgar Melas. A total of 13Rozgar Melas have been held in West Bengal at various locations so far.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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PARLIAMENT QUESTION: REGULARISATION OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTUAL WORKERS

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 4:36PM by PIB Delhi

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) have informed that they have no comments to provide in the matter as the issues pertaining to employees of forest establishment of State Governments are not dealt with by the MoEFCC.

Further, as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 do not contain any provision for regularization of contract labourers or for granting them permanent status.

To address the burden of mental disorders, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is implementing the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in the country under which767 districts were sanctioned for District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) to provide facilities at the Community Health Centre (CHC) and Primary Health Centre (PHC) levels, inter-alia, include outpatient services, assessment, counselling/ psycho-social interventions, continuing care and support to persons with severe mental disorders, drugs, outreach services, ambulance services etc. One of the objectives of DMHP is to provide suicide prevention services, work place stress management, life skills training and counseling in schools and colleges. In addition to the above, the Government is also taking steps to strengthen mental

healthcare services at primary healthcare level. Mental health services have been added in the package of services under Comprehensive Primary Health Care provided at these Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has also formulated the country’s first National Suicide Prevention Strategy. The details of the Strategy are available on the website of the Ministry. (https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/National%20Suicide%20Prevention%20Strategy.pdf).

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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Parliament Question: PENSION ADALATS

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 4:36PM by PIB Delhi

Pension Adalats are conducted by Government to redress long standing grievances pertaining to Central Government Pensioners. As the Pension Adalats are for Central Government Pensioners, Ministry wise/ Department wise data sets are maintained and State-wise data is not collated. The details of the Pension Adalats conducted over the last 05 years along with the cases taken up and resolved pertaining to almost all the Ministries and Departments including major Ministries like Ministry of Defence, Railways, Telecommunications, Finance, Home Affairs and O/o CAG are provided below:

Pension Adalat (Year)

No of cases taken up during the Adalat

No of cases resolved during the Adalat

2020

342

319

2021

3692

2591

 

2022

1732

1113

2023

603

440

2024

403

330

2025

192

151

Total

6,964

4,944

 

The Government intends to organize additional Pension Adalats to redress long- standing pension-related grievances in the future.

The objective of the Pension Adalat is to provide on-the-spot resolution of unresolved and chronic grievances in CPENGRAMS. After giving advance notice to all the stakeholders, involving the Head of Office (HOO), Pay and Account Office (PAO), Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), Pension Disbursing Bank etc. and representative of the Pensioner are called on a common platform for resolution of the grievances across the table.

Most of the cases taken up in Pension Adalats are resolved on the spot. Due follow-up with the respective Ministry/Department is carried out and Action Taken Reports are sought for the cases that are resolved. The unresolved cases are revisited and their status is considered before holding the next Pension Adalat.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of Signing

Source: Government of India

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of Signing

ECTA Boosts Trade: Gains Recorded in Textiles, Pharma, Chemicals, and Agriculture Sectors

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 4:35PM by PIB Delhi

The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) marks its third anniversary of signing today, a landmark achievement that has enhanced the economic partnership between India and Australia. Since the agreement’s signing on 2nd April 2022, it has created pathways for robust trade, offering new avenues for businesses, entrepreneurs, and employment across both nations.

With the signing of the ECTA, India and Australia have fostered new economic opportunities, underlining the complementary strengths of both economies. Following the signing and implementation of the agreement, total bilateral trade reached USD 24 billion in 2023-24, marking an impressive 14% growth in India’s exports to Australia as compared to 2022-23. This positive momentum continues in the current fiscal year, with India’s exports to Australia having increased by 4.4% during April 2024-February 2025 as compared to the same period in April 2023-February 2024.

The ECTA has brought tangible benefits across several sectors, notably textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and agriculture. Exports on new lines, such as Calcined Petroleum Coke, High-Capacity Diesel Generating Sets, and Air Liquefaction Machinery, demonstrate the expanding trade opportunities facilitated by the agreement. Sectors like electronics and engineering hold significant potential for future exports, offering promising prospects for further growth and innovation.

Imports of key raw materials, such as metalliferous ores, cotton, wood and wood products have supported the growth of Indian industries, solidifying the mutually beneficial and complementary nature of the partnership.

The India-Australia partnership is poised for even greater growth. As the ECTA celebrates its third anniversary, India and Australia reaffirm their commitment to deepening their economic ties, driving mutual prosperity, and contributing to a stronger and more resilient global economy.

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Parliament Question: UNRESOLVED GRIEVANCES

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 02 APR 2025 4:35PM by PIB Delhi

Government has established the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), a 24×7 online platform that enables citizens to lodge grievances related to service delivery by public authorities. Since 2019, more than 1.15 crore grievances have been redressed, with around 103,183 Grievance Officers mapped on the CPGRAMS portal. Government has adopted the 10 Step reforms of CPGRAMS to make grievance redressal timely, meaningful and accessible to Citizen through which the timelines of redressal have come down from 28 days in 2019 to 13 days in 2024 for Central Government. Grievances related to policy issues raised by citizen might take larger time to resolve. In such cases, Government has issued detailed guidelines for use of CPGRAMS, the latest being on August 23, 2024, where it has prescribed a 21-day timeframe for grievance redressal, with mandatory interim replies if resolution within the stipulated time is not possible. As on 28.02.2025, there exists a pendency of 59,946 PG cases in Ministries/Departments of Government of India, out of which 63.86 % of grievances are pending for less than 21 days.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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