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PM inaugurates ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in Ahmedabad via video conferencing

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PM inaugurates ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in Ahmedabad via video conferencing. “Science is like that energy in the development of 21st century India, which has the power to accelerate the development of every region and state”, said the PM.

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“Role of India's science and people related to this field is very important in the march towards the fourth industrial revolution”, said  the PM.

He added further:

New India is moving forward with Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan as well as Jai Anusandhan”

“Science is the basis of solutions, evolution and innovation”

“When we celebrate the achievements of our scientists, science becomes part of our society and culture”

“Government is working with the thinking of Science-Based Development”

“Innovation can be encouraged by laying emphasis on the creation of more and more scientific institutions and simplification of processes by the state governments”

“As governments, we have to cooperate and collaborate with our scientists, this will create an atmosphere of a scientific modernity”


Both India and USA desire to strengthen economic relations & strategic partnership: Shri Piyush Goyal

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Both India and USA desire to strengthen economic relations & strategic partnership: Shri Piyush Goyal

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The USA asks Indian diaspora to grab the opportunity that the growth story of India offers
 
Inauguration of ‘Kartavya Path’ reflects growing aspirations of young India : Shri Goyal

Shri Goyal addresses US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Los Angeles


National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management in India

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organizes National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management in India.

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·       Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the first National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management in India in Bhubaneswar today.

 

·       This conference is being organized by the Green Climate Fund supported project – Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities.

·       The objective of the conference is to bring officials from all 13 coastal states of India under one roof to focus on the three interrelated themes of coastal and marine biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation and coastal pollution.

·       This endeavour is aimed at creating a vibrant network of stakeholders who will continue to engage with each other on the topics but also on cross-cutting themes such as coastal governance, technologies and innovation as well as domestic and international finance.

·       “The Indian coastline is of immense strategic, economic and social importance to the country. Spanning 7,500 kilometres, it is the seventh longest in the world, and is home to 20 percent of the country’s population. Three of our four metropolitan cities lie on the coast. There is a great diversity of ecosystems within our coastal regions that support more than 17,000 species of plants and animals.  With the changing climate, we need to build the resilience of communities living in coastal areas.” said Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

·       “This conference comes at an important time as India has submitted its revised NDCs and seeks to create multi-sectoral partnerships to meet these targets” he added

·       Speaking on the occasion, Shri. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, said: “Such conferences are important to bring the conversations of resilience and sustainability to our country’s coastal areas.  This was also envisioned in the Honourable Prime Minister’s LiFE movement.”

·       Sustainable coastal management is recognised as need of the hour. Data-driven policies and management frameworks, participatory conservation models, and convergence between stakeholders are the key pillars for effective coastal management.

·       A programme on Enhancing Climate Resilience of Coastal Communities is being implemented in partnership with UNDP in the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the initiative is integrating ecosystem and community-based approaches to adaptation into coastal management and planning.

 


Seminar on Financial Prudence and Awareness for air Warriors

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In an endeavour to educate and familiarise all Air Warriors on the finer aspects of financial planning on the personal front, the Indian Air Force on 09 September 2022 organised a day-long Seminar on all relevant current financial issues. The seminar titled "FINANCIAL PRUDENCE AND AWARENESS FOR AIR WARRIORS" was organised by IAF in collaboration with RBI at Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi.

Highlights

·       The Seminar sought to empower the Air Warriors in a manner so as to enable them to take sound and informed financial decisions in their personal lives.

·       The RBI officials conducted talks on diverse topics ranging from financial awareness, bank frauds, the role of ombudsmen etc.

·       Officials from SBI and other financial professionals also contributed in this endeavour, giving a multi-faceted exposure to the Air Warriors.

·       Approximately 400 Air Warriors across all ranks attended the seminar. It was also live-streamed across all Air Force Units and Formations to ensure maximum outreach irrespective of location.