Prime Minister to Inaugurate Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam on July 7, 2022

Why is it in news?

PM Shri Narendra Modi will be inaugurating Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam on July 7, 2022. The Samagam scheduled to take place at Varanasi is organized by the Ministry of Education in association with University Grants Commission and Banaras Hindu University.

Highlights

·       The Summit will provide a platform for leading Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)  to discuss, deliberate and share insights on strategies, success stories and best practices in implementing the National Education Policy, 2020. 

·       Spanning several sessions spread over three days from 7th-9th of July, discussions will be held  on themes including:

a)    Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education,

b)   Skill Development and Employability,

c)    Indian Knowledge Systems,

d)   Internationalization of Education,

e)    Digital Empowerment and Online Education,

f)     Research,

g)    Innovation and Entrepreneurship,

h)   Quality,

i)      Ranking and Accreditation,

j)      Equitable and Inclusive Education,

k)  Capacity Building of Teachers for Quality Education.

·       The Summit is expected to provide a platform for thought-provoking discussions that will  

a)    articulate the roadmap and implementation strategies,

b)   foster knowledge exchange and build networks through interdisciplinary deliberations,

c)  and discuss challenges being faced by educational institutions and articulate solutions.

·         The key highlight of the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam will be the adoption of the Varanasi Declaration on Higher Education which will showcase India’s extended vision and a renewed commitment to help achieve the goals of higher education system.

Coal India aims to Conclude Wage Pact

Why is it in news?

The Wage Pact focuses upon:

1. Non- Executive Workforce at the Earliest
2. Negotiations for Mutually Agreeable Pact in Progress

The Ministry of Coal has clarified that Coal India Ltd (CIL) has held five meetings under NCWA – XI so far. The Company aims to conclude the wage pact of its non-executive workforce at the earliest in a mutually agreeable manner.

Highlights

·       CIL maintains amicable and harmonious relations with its Unions and strives to avoid any discordance or strikes in view of the importance of the coal sector in the country. The negotiations are in progress and it usually takes time to conclude the pact.

·       It is pertinent to mention that CIL was the first CPSU in the country to have successfully concluded the previous three wage agreements. Keeping up this tradition, CIL hopes to quickly seal the wage pact this time as well.

·       It is further stated that any report contrary to the above statement is factually incorrect and one-sided.

The new 6-Lane tunnel at Khambatki Ghat on Pune-Satara highways (NH-4)   expected to be completed by March 2023

Why is it in news?

The new 6-Lane tunnel at Khambatki Ghat on Pune-Satara highways (NH-4) is a twin tunnel with 3 lanes each & currently under construction is in full progress informed Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a series of tweets.

He said the existing 'S' curve in Satara-Pune direction shall be completed soon that would lead to drastic reduction in accident risks. The total capital cost for the 6.43 km long project is approximately Rs 926 Crore and is expected to be completed by March 2023.

Highlights

·       Shri Gadkari said today, our country is witnessing unprecedented infrastructural transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi & unfolding 'Prosperity Through Connectivity'. He said New India Demands World Class Infrastructure.

·       Shri Gadkari said the tunnel is going to enhance connectivity and most importantly, provide direct benefits to the commuters through their Value Over Time (VOT) and Value Over Cost (VOC) savings.

·       The Minister said average travel time at Pune-Satara and Satara - Pune stretch through Khambataki Ghat is 45 minutes and 10-15 minutes respectively. With the completion of this tunnel, average travel time shall be reduced to 5-10 minutes.

MyGov Gujarat- The 18th MyGov State instance launched

Why is it in news?

The citizen centric platform has been launched with 4 key objectives –

a.     Discussion Forum on Saving rainwater and sharing water saving tips.        

b.    Discussion Forum on Ease of Living through e Governance.                   

c.     Poll on Swachhtha Abhiyaan.                                

d.    Blogs on Digital Seva Setu.

Highlights

·       The MyGov Gujarat platform shall empower 6.67 crore Gujaratis to contribute even more, towards nation building.

·       MyGov is also present on almost all social media platforms. 

The new 6-Lane tunnel at Khambatki Ghat on Pune-Satara highways (NH-4)   expected to be completed by March 2023

Why is it in news?

The new 6-Lane tunnel at Khambatki Ghat on Pune-Satara highways (NH-4) is a twin tunnel with 3 lanes each & currently under construction is in full progress informed Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a series of tweets.

He said the existing 'S' curve in Satara-Pune direction shall be completed soon that would lead to drastic reduction in accident risks. The total capital cost for the 6.43 km long project is approximately Rs 926 Crore and is expected to be completed by March 2023.

Highlights

·       Shri Gadkari said today, our country is witnessing unprecedented infrastructural transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi & unfolding 'Prosperity Through Connectivity'. He said New India Demands World Class Infrastructure.

·       Shri Gadkari said the tunnel is going to enhance connectivity and most importantly, provide direct benefits to the commuters through their Value Over Time (VOT) and Value Over Cost (VOC) savings.

·       The Minister said average travel time at Pune-Satara and Satara - Pune stretch through Khambataki Ghat is 45 minutes and 10-15 minutes respectively. With the completion of this tunnel, average travel time shall be reduced to 5-10 minutes.

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