GUJARAT
Migrant worker cell inaugurated in Surat
Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a migrant worker cell at Surat
in Gujarat. It is the initiative of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) to help Odia migrant
workers working in different industries of the city.
This cell will do a detailed mapping of migrant workers and classify them according to their
skill sets. It will go a long way in connecting the labour force to relevant industries, boost
their livelihood and also ensure their dignity.
INTERNATIONAL
India, Sri Lanka hold meeting of Joint Working Group on Fisheries
The Fourth Meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries was held
through virtual mode.
The meeting covered the entire gamut of issues related to fishermen and fishing boats
which have been on the agenda of bilateral discussions between India and Sri Lanka for
many years.
In the previous meeting held on 26 September this year, both leaders agreed to continue
engagement to address the issues related to fishermen through regular consultation and
bilateral channels.
The Indian side also reiterated the need for releasing all fishing boats in Sri Lankan custody
in line with the commitment given by the Sri Lankan President during his state visit to India
in November last year.
NATIONAL
The Air Quality Board instructs 100% Conversion Industry
The NCR and the Air Quality Management Committee of the adjacent area together with the
Delhi NCT government, GAIL and Indraprastha Gas Limited reviewed the progress of the
conversion of the industry operating in Delhi to pipeline natural gas (PNG).
Although a considerable number of industries are using PNG, the committee emphasized
that considering that the industrial sector is one of the main factors causing air pollution in
Delhi and the National Capital Region, all identified industries in Delhi must switch to PNG.
The committee was established in November 2020 in accordance with the Air Quality
Management Act of the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjacent areas.
In terms of air pollution mitigation, it replaced all existing agencies including the Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the National Pollution Control Boards of Delhi, UP,
Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.
DPIIT invites applications for National Startup Awards
The DPIIT – Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is launching the
second edition of the 2021 NSA – National Entrepreneurship Award. The award aims to
recognize and reward outstanding start-ups and ecosystem promoters.
The award aims to recognize and reward outstanding start-ups and ecosystem promoters,
these companies are building innovative products or solutions and scalable companies,
these companies have great potential to create jobs or wealth, showing that they can
Measure social impact. Not only must the economic interests of investors be considered,
but also the contribution to social welfare.
It also aims to recognize innovations focused on the localization of key products essential to
Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
The Startup Award will be divided into 15 categories in 49 areas.
New Routes Determined by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has determined new routes for
RO-RO, RO-PAX and Ferry Services.
The MoPSW has identified domestic locations, including Hazira, Okha, Somnath Temple,
DIU, PIPAVAV, Dahej, Mumbai/JNPT, Jamnagar, Kochi, Ghogha, Goa, Mundra and Mandvi
and 6 international routes connect 4 international destinations, namely Chattogram
(Bangladesh), Seychelles (East Africa), Madagascar (East Africa) and Jaffna ( Sri Lanka), )
from major Indian coastal port towns for the commencement of ferry services through
inland waterways.
The Sagarmala programme is the ministry’s flagship programme, which aims to promote
the country’s port-led development by using India’s 7,500 kilometers of coastline and
navigable waterways.
Dhokra Art Added to the Tribes India collection
Dhokra decorative pieces added to the Tribes India collection. Dhokra products reflect the
simplicity and themes of tribal and folklife.
Dhokra is a non-ferrous metal casting style that uses the lost wax technique.
For hundreds of years, this style of metal casting has been popular all over India.
Dhokra products reflect the simplicity and themes of tribal and folklife.
They are very popular both in India and abroad.
Dhokra artworks are basically metal figurines mainly made of bronze and copper.
Although Dhokra art originated in West Bengal, over time, the tribe moved to Jharkhand,
West Bengal, Orissa, and Chhattisgarh, as well as Kerala and Rajasthan. Therefore, art now
spreads all over India.
