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April 11, 2025

QUICK ESTIMATE OF INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AND USE-BASED INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025

Source: Government of India

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation

QUICK ESTIMATE OF INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AND USE-BASED INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025

(BASE 2011-12=100)

Posted On: 11 APR 2025 4:00PM by PIB Delhi

The Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) are released on 12^th of every month (or previous working day if 12^th is a holiday) with a six weeks lag and compiled with data received from source agencies, which in turn receive the data from the producing factories/ establishments. These Quick Estimates will undergo revision in subsequent releases as per the revision policy of IIP.

2. Key Highlights:

The IIP growth rate for the month of February 2025 is 2.9 percent which was 5.0 percent (Quick Estimate) in the month of January 2025.
The growth rates of the three sectors, Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity for the month of February 2025 are 1.6 percent, 2.9 percent and 3.6 percent respectively.
The Quick Estimates of IIP stands at 151.3 against 147.1 in February 2024. The Indices of Industrial Production for the Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity sectors for the month of February 2025 stand at 141.9, 148.6 and 194.0 respectively.
Within the manufacturing sector, 14 out of 23 industry groups at NIC 2 digit-level have recorded a positive growth in February 2025 over February 2024. The top three positive contributors for the month of February 2025 are – “Manufacture of basic metals” (5.8%), “Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers” (8.9%) and “Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products” (8.0%).
In the industry group “Manufacture of basic metals”, item groups “Flat products of Alloy Steel “, “Pipes and tubes of Steel”, “Bars and Rods of Mild steel” have shown significant contribution in growth.
In the industry group “Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers”, item groups “Auto components/ spares and accessories”, “Axle”, “Commercial Vehicles, have shown significant contribution in growth.
In the industry group “Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products” item groups “Cement- all types”, “Cement Clinkers”, “Pre-fabricated Concrete blocks (including RMC)” have shown significant contribution in growth.
As per the use base classification, the indices stand at 152.3 for Primary Goods, 115.5 for Capital Goods, 159.9 for Intermediate Goods and 191.3 for Infrastructure/ Construction Goods for the month of February 2025. Further, the indices for Consumer durables and Consumer non-durables stand at 126.5 and 146.7 respectively.
The corresponding growth rates of IIP as per Use-based classification in February 2025 over February 2024 are 2.8 percent in Primary goods, 8.2 percent in Capital goods, 1.5 percent in Intermediate goods, 6.6 percent in Infrastructure/ Construction Goods, 3.8 percent in Consumer durables and (-)2.1 percent in Consumer non-durables (Statement III). Based on use-based classification, top three positive contributors to the growth of IIP for the month of February 2025 are – Infrastructure/ construction goods, Primary goods, and Capital goods.
Monthly Indices and Growth Rate (in %) of IIP for the last 13 months

3. Along with the Quick Estimates of IIP for the month of February 2025, the indices for January 2025 have undergone the first revision and those for November 2024 have undergone final revision in the light of the updated data received from the source agencies. The Quick Estimates for February 2025, the first revision for January 2025 and the final revision for November 2024 have been compiled at weighted response rates of 89 percent, 94 percent and 95 percent respectively.

4. Details of Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production for the month of February 2025 at Sectoral, 2-digit level of National Industrial Classification (NIC-2008) and by Use-based classification are given at Statements I, II and III respectively. Also, for users to appreciate the changes in the industrial sector, Statement IV provides month-wise indices for the last 13 months, by industry groups (as per 2-digit level of NIC-2008) and sectors.

5. Release of the Index for March 2025 will be on Monday, 28^th April 2025.

Note: –

This Press release (English and Hindi Version) is also available at the Ministry’s Website –http://www.mospi.gov.in.
Detailed information pertaining to IIP is available at https://mospi.gov.in/iip and https://esankhyiki.mospi.gov.in/

STATEMENT I: INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION – SECTORAL
(Base: 2011-12=100)
Month	Mining		Manufacturing		Electricity		General
	(14.372472)		(77.63321)		(7.994318)		(100)
	2023-24	2024-25	2023-24	2024-25	2023-24	2024-25	2023-24	2024-25
Apr	122.6	130.9	138.8	144.6	192.3	212.0	140.7	148.0
May	128.1	136.5	143.1	150.4	201.6	229.3	145.6	154.7
Jun	122.3	134.9	141.6	146.6	205.2	222.8	143.9	151.0
Jul	111.9	116.1	142.1	148.8	204.0	220.2	142.7	149.8
Aug	111.9	107.1	144.4	146.1	220.5	212.3	145.8	145.8
Sep	111.5	111.7	141.5	147.2	205.9	206.9	142.3	146.9
Oct	127.4	128.5	142.1	148.4	203.8	207.8	144.9	150.3
Nov	131.3	133.8	139.3	147.0	176.3	184.1	141.1	148.1
Dec	139.5	143.2	151.6	156.8	181.6	192.8	152.3	157.7
Jan	144.3	150.7	150.8	159.5	197.1	201.9	153.6	161.6
Feb*	139.7	141.9	144.4	148.6	187.2	194.0	147.1	151.3
Mar	156.2		156.2		204.2		160.0
Average
Apr-Feb	126.4	130.5	143.6	149.5	197.8	207.6	145.5	151.4
Growth over the corresponding period of previous year
Jan	6.0	4.4	3.6	5.8	5.6	2.4	4.2	5.2
Feb*	8.1	1.6	4.9	2.9	7.6	3.6	5.6	2.9
Apr-Feb	8.2	3.2	5.4	4.1	6.9	5.0	6.0	4.1
* Figures for Feb 2025 are Quick Estimates.
NOTE : Indices for the months of Nov’24 and Jan’25 incorporate updated production data.

STATEMENT II: INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION – (2-DIGIT LEVEL)
(Base: 2011-12=100)
Industry	Description	Weight	Index		Cumulative Index		Percentage growth
code			Feb’24	Feb’25*	Apr-Feb*		Feb’25*	Apr-Feb*
					2023-24	2024-25		2024-25
10	Manufacture of food products	5.302	151.9	142.6	133.8	130.8	-6.1	-2.2
11	Manufacture of beverages	1.035	120.0	114.8	109.7	112.5	-4.3	2.6
12	Manufacture of tobacco products	0.798	77.3	76.1	81.3	83.6	-1.6	2.8
13	Manufacture of textiles	3.291	104.1	106.6	107.6	108.9	2.4	1.2
14	Manufacture of wearing apparel	1.322	125.6	120.1	106.8	113.9	-4.4	6.6
15	Manufacture of leather and related products	0.502	96.8	87.7	94.9	91.9	-9.4	-3.2
16	Manufacture of wood and products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials	0.193	101.7	106.6	97.1	102.7	4.8	5.8
17	Manufacture of paper and paper products	0.872	79.2	72.0	79.1	78.3	-9.1	-1.0
18	Printing and reproduction of recorded media	0.680	88.8	81.2	89.1	84.3	-8.6	-5.4
19	Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products	11.775	131.2	131.8	132.1	136.6	0.5	3.4
20	Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products	7.873	125.4	121.8	126.9	129.3	-2.9	1.9
21	Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products	4.981	205.6	212.0	234.1	232.0	3.1	-0.9
22	Manufacture of rubber and plastics products	2.422	110.3	115.2	108.4	113.4	4.4	4.6
23	Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products	4.085	147.7	159.5	142.2	147.3	8.0	3.6
24	Manufacture of basic metals	12.804	213.2	225.6	212.4	226.3	5.8	6.5
25	Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment	2.655	95.7	102.1	90.3	97.0	6.7	7.4
26	Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products	1.570	125.8	139.1	120.5	130.0	10.6	7.9
27	Manufacture of electrical equipment	2.998	111.5	121.9	105.1	129.2	9.3	22.9
28	Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.	4.765	121.0	124.7	118.7	122.2	3.1	2.9
29	Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers	4.857	130.4	142.0	127.5	132.7	8.9	4.1
30	Manufacture of other transport equipment	1.776	145.8	157.8	141.9	161.0	8.2	13.5
31	Manufacture of furniture	0.131	227.7	240.8	183.5	226.5	5.8	23.4
32	Other manufacturing	0.941	76.4	71.6	84.9	80.7	-6.3	-4.9

05	Mining	14.372	139.7	141.9	126.4	130.5	1.6	3.2
10-32	Manufacturing	77.633	144.4	148.6	143.6	149.5	2.9	4.1
35	Electricity	7.994	187.2	194.0	197.8	207.6	3.6	5.0

	General Index	100.00	147.1	151.3	145.5	151.4	2.9	4.1
* Figures for Feb 2025 are Quick Estimates.

STATEMENT III: INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION – USE-BASED
(Base :2011-12=100)
	Primary goods		Capital goods		Intermediate goods		Infrastructure/ construction goods		Consumer durables		Consumer non-durables
Month	(34.048612)		(8.223043)		(17.221487)		(12.338363)		(12.839296)		(15.329199)
	2023-24	2024-25	2023-24	2024-25	2023-24	2024-25	2023-24	2024-25	2023-24	2024-25	2023-24	2024-25
Apr	142.2	152.2	92.4	95.0	152.0	157.8	169.8	184.2	108.1	119.5	154.7	150.9
May	149.9	160.9	102.6	105.3	156.9	162.4	173.2	186.3	115.6	130.2	149.8	154.0
Jun	146.7	156.0	107.4	111.3	154.2	159.1	170.9	184.9	116.8	127.1	146.7	145.2
Jul	141.8	150.1	102.1	114.0	153.8	164.6	170.3	179.7	117.0	126.6	153.5	147.1
Aug	145.4	141.6	107.4	107.4	157.4	162.3	176.8	181.5	123.2	129.8	148.3	141.8
Sep	138.8	141.3	112.6	116.5	154.2	160.8	172.8	178.8	125.0	132.9	142.6	145.7
Oct	146.1	149.8	106.1	109.2	157.5	165.0	175.9	184.2	123.0	129.8	142.4	146.4
Nov	143.8	147.7	98.0	106.7	151.3	158.5	164.2	177.3	106.5	121.5	157.2	158.1
Dec	151.9	157.7	103.8	114.6	159.8	170.0	180.3	193.6	114.5	124.0	179.7	166.3
Jan	154.3	162.8	108.3	119.5	163.8	172.5	186.6	200.4	121.4	130.2	164.9	164.4
Feb*	148.2	152.3	106.7	115.5	157.6	159.9	179.5	191.3	121.9	126.5	149.9	146.7
Mar	163.1		131.6		169.2		195.2		129.9		155.2
Average
Apr-Feb	146.3	152.0	104.3	110.5	156.2	163.0	174.6	185.7	117.5	127.1	153.6	151.5
Growth over the corresponding period of previous year
Jan	2.9	5.5	3.2	10.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	7.4	11.6	7.2	0.3	-0.3
Feb*	5.9	2.8	1.7	8.2	8.6	1.5	8.3	6.6	12.6	3.8	-3.2	-2.1
Apr-Feb	6.5	3.9	6.2	5.9	5.2	4.4	10.0	6.4	3.0	8.2	4.0	-1.4
* Figures for Feb 2025 are Quick Estimates.
NOTE: Indices for the months of Nov’24 and Jan’25 incorporate updated production data.

STATEMENT IV: MONTHLY INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION – (2-DIGIT LEVEL)
(Base: 2011-12=100)
Industry code	Description	Weight	Feb-24	Mar-24	Apr-24	May-24	Jun-24	Jul-24	Aug-24	Sep-24	Oct-24	Nov-24	Dec-24	Jan-25	Feb-25
10	Manufacture of food products	5.3025	151.9	142.4	119.8	116.4	118.3	119.9	122.3	120.5	130.5	136.5	152.8	159.0	142.6
11	Manufacture of beverages	1.0354	120.0	124.2	123.8	136.4	125.2	112.9	100.3	101.8	102.7	99.4	104.3	115.4	114.8
12	Manufacture of tobacco products	0.7985	77.3	78.3	61.1	88.1	83.2	81.3	78.5	91.2	92.3	80.3	89.0	98.4	76.1
13	Manufacture of textiles	3.2913	104.1	106.9	105.3	107.0	106.2	109.1	109.4	109.3	111.1	106.2	113.9	113.7	106.6
14	Manufacture of wearing apparel	1.3225	125.6	143.0	105.1	123.6	122.6	111.7	112.5	103.7	104.0	110.3	119.1	120.2	120.1
15	Manufacture of leather and related products	0.5021	96.8	95.9	89.3	102.6	99.2	102.0	94.3	89.5	87.0	76.3	89.2	93.9	87.7
16	Manufacture of wood and products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials	0.1930	101.7	111.4	84.3	100.3	103.8	99.1	108.1	106.7	103.2	98.2	115.0	104.4	106.6
17	Manufacture of paper and paper products	0.8724	79.2	83.0	75.6	81.0	79.8	81.7	83.0	81.2	78.3	75.0	76.7	76.7	72.0
18	Printing and reproduction of recorded media	0.6798	88.8	91.6	82.1	91.9	85.3	84.4	83.3	84.7	78.0	82.6	90.0	83.3	81.2
19	Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products	11.7749	131.2	142.4	135.4	140.7	132.2	140.9	130.8	128.8	132.8	135.6	147.4	146.3	131.8
20	Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products	7.8730	125.4	132.3	127.0	133.2	131.7	135.2	129.5	129.4	129.4	123.2	131.0	130.9	121.8
21	Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products	4.9810	205.6	228.0	244.4	245.0	218.8	224.7	212.6	222.9	216.9	251.4	258.6	244.3	212.0
22	Manufacture of rubber and plastics products	2.4222	110.3	116.3	108.9	112.4	114.5	116.9	115.5	117.6	116.6	103.6	107.0	118.7	115.2
23	Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products	4.0853	147.7	165.4	148.7	149.1	154.1	136.3	139.8	137.6	144.3	136.7	151.9	162.7	159.5
24	Manufacture of basic metals	12.8043	213.2	232.1	220.7	225.9	219.2	223.7	225.6	219.7	228.2	222.0	237.0	242.2	225.6
25	Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment	2.6549	95.7	115.0	85.0	97.8	89.5	93.7	92.8	99.5	100.2	95.2	106.9	104.2	102.1
26	Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products	1.5704	125.8	134.7	114.2	136.5	134.8	130.9	146.6	146.7	124.2	115.9	115.1	126.2	139.1
27	Manufacture of electrical equipment	2.9983	111.5	124.7	110.4	122.7	136.8	131.8	127.7	128.1	125.9	121.1	163.8	131.4	121.9
28	Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.	4.7653	121.0	145.4	108.0	118.1	125.3	126.2	122.9	131.7	120.2	117.7	127.7	122.0	124.7
29	Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers	4.8573	130.4	130.5	126.5	134.4	128.9	133.5	129.2	132.6	133.4	134.4	116.3	148.3	142.0
30	Manufacture of other transport equipment	1.7763	145.8	175.7	140.3	153.2	153.4	155.0	156.4	189.0	184.5	159.4	142.2	180.0	157.8
31	Manufacture of furniture	0.1311	227.7	296.4	220.8	246.0	217.0	209.2	226.2	246.6	211.4	201.7	239.1	232.9	240.8
32	Other manufacturing	0.9415	76.4	90.0	96.5	72.5	74.6	83.3	86.9	99.5	91.8	57.0	77.8	76.7	71.6

5	Mining	14.3725	139.7	156.2	130.9	136.5	134.9	116.1	107.1	111.7	128.5	133.8	143.2	150.7	141.9
10-32	Manufacturing	77.6332	144.4	156.2	144.6	150.4	146.6	148.8	146.1	147.2	148.4	147.0	156.8	159.5	148.6
35	Electricity	7.9943	187.2	204.2	212.0	229.3	222.8	220.2	212.3	206.9	207.8	184.1	192.8	201.9	194.0

	General Index	100	147.1	160.0	148.0	154.7	151.0	149.8	145.8	146.9	150.3	148.1	157.7	161.6	151.3
Note: The figures December 2024, January 2025 and February 2025 are provisional

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April 11, 2025

Parliamentary Estimates Committee Reviews PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana at Agrivoltaics Site in Issapur, Delhi

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 11 APR 2025 4:00PM by PIB Delhi

The Parliamentary Committee on Estimates, chaired by Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Member of Parliament, undertook a field visit to the Sunmaster Agrivoltaics Plant at Issapur, Najafgarh, Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), the visit focused on reviewing the implementation of two key schemes – PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

The visit offered Members of Parliament and officials an on-ground perspective of agrivoltaics technology, which allows dual use of land for both solar energy generation and agricultural cultivation—maximizing land productivity and supporting farmer income.

The delegation was welcomed by Shri Sudeep Jain, Additional Secretary, MNRE, who provided a comprehensive briefing on the objectives and impact of PM-KUSUM in promoting clean, sustainable energy for agriculture. He emphasized how the scheme empowers farmers by enhancing energy access while ensuring both food and energy security.

The session featured a comparative analysis between ground-mounted solar systems and stilt-based agrivoltaic models, highlighting key advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness and land-use efficiency—critical pillars of the PM-KUSUM vision.

During the visit, the Committee members also engaged in interactions with local farmers, gaining firsthand insight into the transformative role of solar energy in rural livelihoods.

In a symbolic gesture of environmental commitment, Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal and Members of the Committee participated in a tree plantation drive under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative. The Members also took a tractor ride with farmers, reinforcing their grassroots engagement and commitment to understanding the realities of the agricultural sector.

In his concluding remarks, Dr. Jaiswal lauded MNRE and stakeholders for their well-coordinated efforts and the potential of agrivoltaics to synergize energy and agriculture. He recommended further studies to explore its scalability and maximize benefits for farmers across rural India.

This visit reflects the Government of India’s strong push for clean energy solutions that also support inclusive rural development under the leadership of MNRE.

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April 11, 2025

Hong Kong Science Museum’s new exhibition to introduce current state of local industries and explore future industry prospects (with photos)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Hong Kong Science Museum’s new exhibition to introduce current state of local industries and explore future industry prospects
Addressing the opening ceremony today (April 11), the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan, said Hong Kong, as an international metropolis, not only brings together Eastern and Western cultures but also harmonises innovation with tradition. Following the country’s announcement to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces, Hong Kong is fully co-operating in its efforts and striving to become an international innovation and technology centre. Hong Kong’s industry has gradually transformed from early traditional manufacturing to today’s high-tech industries, embodying the wisdom and efforts of countless scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.

She added that each innovation achievement in this exhibition is evidence of the new era of the Hong Kong industry, telling a “Hong Kong story” that, relying on technological strength, transforms innovative ideas into practical and sustainable solutions, continuously improving people’s quality of life. With advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics, the Hong Kong industry achieves breakthroughs in environmental technologies that convert waste into energy, cutting-edge applications in smart manufacturing and life sciences, and redefines “Made in Hong Kong”.

Ms Chan said this exhibition not only showcases technological innovation achievements but also promotes the culture of scientific research and popular science education. She hopes that the public, especially young people, can experience the myriad possibilities of technological development through the exhibits and interactive experiences, developing a passion for exploring science, learning innovative thinking for the future, and seizing the development opportunities brought about by Hong Kong’s technological innovation.

Other officiating guests today included the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), Mr Steve Chuang; the Executive Deputy Chairman of the FHKI and Chairman of the FHKI 65th Anniversary Organising Committee, Mr Anthony Lam; and the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Lawrence Lee.

The exhibition comprises five sections, namely “Industry Cornerstone”, “Research and Development”, “Smart Manufacturing”, “Industry 4.0” and “2030 Vision”. Through interactive exhibits and model and object displays, the exhibition introduces innovative designs that cover a wide range of areas, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation in people’s daily lives, and highlights how local teams transfer research outcomes from three key industries, namely life and health technology, artificial intelligence and data sciences, and advanced manufacturing and new energy technology, to contribute to the realisation of Hong Kong’s new industrialisation. Highlight exhibits include an interactive device that showcases a passive radiative cooling material that lowers indoor temperatures without relying on electricity, an injection moulding machine that utilises injection moulding technology to mass-produce plastic products, and an automated multiplex diagnostic system that can detect more than 40 respiratory pathogens simultaneously in about 1.5 hours.

The exhibition is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the FHKI, organised by the HKScM and the FHKI, and funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission. The exhibition is held at the Special Exhibition Hall, G/F, HKScM (2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon). Guided tours of the exhibition will be held on weekends and public holidays from May 1 to July 1. The guided tours are free of charge with on-site enrolment. In addition, the HKScM will also organise an array of activities, including off-site guided tours, exhibit demonstrations, children’s programmes, experiments, workshops, and science lectures, with free admission. For details of the exhibition and activities, please visit hk.science.museum/en/web/scm/exhibition/industrial2025.htmlIssued at HKT 18:11

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April 11, 2025

Red flag hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 11) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

April 11, 2025

Appointments to Council on Human Reproductive Technology

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Appointments to Council on Human Reproductive Technology
Established in 2001 under the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance, the Council on Human Reproductive Technology is tasked to regulate reproductive technology activities, including regulating the provision of reproductive technology procedures and embryo research, in Hong Kong through a licensing system, and formulate the Code of Practice for the relevant sectors.————–
Professor Raymond Liang Hin-suen————————-
Professor Wong Man-sau———–
Mr Philip Chiu Kwok-leung
Ms Eva Choi Doi-kwan
Mr James Mathew Fong
Dr Go Wing-wa
Ms Iris Hsu Mei-kuen
Mr Frederick Hui Cheuk-kit
Dr May Lam Mei-ling
Ms Lau Tsz-on
Dr Leung Kwok-yin
Reverend Leung Yuen-yiu
Mr Jeffrey Lo Cheuk-fei
Mr Ng Chak-hang
Professor Ernest Ng Hung-yu
Reverend Ng Sui-lung
Ms Ng Wing-wing
Dr Charas Ong Yeu-theng
Ms Vanessa Wan Lai-shan
Professor Kelvin Wang Man-ping
Professor Dennis Wong Sing-wing
Ms Yip Lai-wa
Principal Assistant Secretary, Health Bureau
Assistant Director, Department of Health
Assistant Director, Home Affairs Department
Chief Social Work Officer, Social Welfare Department
Issued at HKT 11:16

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April 11, 2025

Ombudsman probes Highways Department’s work on repair and maintenance of public roads (with photos)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Ombudsman probes Highways Department’s work on repair and maintenance of public roads 168–200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
Fax: 2882 8149
Email: di482@ombudsman.hk
Issued at HKT 11:00

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April 11, 2025

Rates and Government rent due April 30

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Rates and Government rent due April 30
Payment can be made:

(1) by using autopay, the Faster Payment System (FPS), PPS, Internet banking or bank automated teller machines (ATMs);

(2) by uploading an e-Cheque/e-Cashier Order via the Pay e-Cheque portal: (www.payecheque.gov.hk
(3) by sending a crossed cheque to the Treasury, PO Box No. 28000, Sham Shui Po Post Office, Hong Kong (mail with insufficient postage will be rejected); or

(4) in person at any post office or designated convenience store in Hong Kong (i.e. 7-Eleven, Circle K, VanGo or U select). For the addresses and opening hours of post offices, please call Hongkong Post enquiry hotline on 2921 2222 or visit its website (www.hongkongpost.hkIssued at HKT 11:00

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April 11, 2025

Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025 gazetted
The Bill seeks to revise the working hours threshold of the “continuous contract” requirement under the Employment Ordinance (Chapter 57) (EO), making it easier for employees to meet the revised “continuous contract” requirement and thus be able to enjoy comprehensive employment benefits.

A spokesman for the Labour Department said, “The weekly working hours threshold of the ‘continuous contract’ requirement will be lowered from 18 hours to 17 hours. Moreover, a week with less than 17 working hours will still be regarded as a period under the ‘continuous contract’ of employment once the sum of the working hours of that week and those of the three weeks immediately preceding it reaches 68 hours. The Labour Advisory Board has reached a consensus on the proposed amendments.”

The spokesman added, “The existing eligibility criteria for employees to enjoy various statutory benefits under the EO will remain unchanged. Subject to a smooth passage of the Bill, the amendment ordinance will come into operation on the first Sunday after six months upon its gazettal. During this period, the Labour Department will widely publicise the salient features of the amendments to employers and employees through various channels, facilitating both parties in getting prepared.”

The Bill will be introduced into the Legislative Council (LegCo) for first and second readings on April 16. The Government will fully complement the work of the LegCo in scrutinising the Bill, with a view to seeking the LegCo’s support and passage of the Bill.
Issued at HKT 11:00

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April 11, 2025

MD announcement

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

The Marine Department today (April 11) reminded masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels navigating in Hong Kong waters to proceed at a safe speed and exercise extreme caution because restricted visibility of less than 2 nautical miles has been reported.

Appropriate sound signals shall be made when underway or at anchor. All vessels must comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea.

Also, when radar is used without the benefit of adequate plotting facilities, the information obtained from the equipment is rather limited and should be construed accordingly.

Visibility reports are broadcast by the Vessel Traffic Centre (VTC) on VHF channels 02, 12, 14, 63 and 67.

In the event of an accident, a report shall be made immediately to the VTC at Tel: 2233 7801.

April 11, 2025

#FindingTAIWAN International Short Film Contest

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

#FindingTAIWAN International Short Film Contest
Everyone sees Taiwan a little differently, for some the name will conjure up delicious breakfast foods, for others bustling city streets or fond memories of chatting with friendly locals.
We’re inviting you to capture through the lens what Taiwan means to you in your own way, as part of the #FindingTAIWAN International Short Film Contest ！
The prize pool for the contest totals NT$1 million, with a grand prize of NT$200,000
Each month throughout the contest prizes of up to NT$10,000 will be awarded to popular entries
Those who submit entries every month will also be entered into a prize draw
What are you waiting for?
Window for submission: April 9-August 31, 2025 (Before 23:59 Taiwan time)
Who can take part?
Admission is free of charge and open to all ages and nationalities; Entries must not have been awarded prizes as part of other competitions.