Extension of E-Visa to Boost Tourism The Government of India has launched e-Tourist Visa on 27.11.2014 with a view to facilitate foreign tourist visiting India. Initially, the scheme was introduced for 43 countries. However, the scheme has since been extended to 150 countries. A list of these countries is attached as Annexure-I. The visa service… Read More »
India’s Share in Foreign Tourist Arrivals Share of Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India in the International Tourist Arrivals around the world during 2015 were 0.68%. Initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism in the recent past for development and promotion of tourism and attract more tourists in the country are as below: i) E –… Read More »
Agreement between India and UAE The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy has said that the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on 29.4.2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Qualifications Authority of United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation for Skill development and mutual recognition of… Read More »
India Meteorological Department’s skill on Seasonal Forecasting System, is better than other countries in the world – Dr. Harsh Vardhan During the current year, normal/ above normal rainfall has been predicted by many forecasting agencies including India Meteorological Department (IMD). No forecast assessment for pre-monsoon season is issued by any agencies. According to the IMD’s… Read More »
Different Rates for Supply of Natural Gas in States The Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today that the delivered price of gas varies from customer to customer depending upon the basic price of gas, transportation cost, local taxes and levies.… Read More »
Reforms in Oil and Gas Exploration The Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today that the Government takes various policy and administrative initiatives from time to time to facilitate hydrocarbon exploration in the country. Some of the policy decisions taken by… Read More »
The Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today that as on 01.05.2016 more than 1 crore LPG customers have given up LPG subsidy under the ‘GiveItUp’ campaign. State/UT-wise number of LPG consumers who have given up their subsidy is at Annexure-I.… Read More »
MOU with Foreign Countries Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) of Department of Space, Government of India has signed MoU/ Cooperative agreements for exploration and use of outer space with 37 countries viz. Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar,… Read More »
Atomic Material Radiation Sterilisation is a cold process that uses gamma radiation for sterilisation of Healthcare Products. Controlled gamma energy which is released by radioisotope such as Cobalt-60 is used for sterilisation. Cobalt-60 is most preferred radioisotope as it is readily available from single nuclear reaction in reactor and also cost effective. Gamma radiation is… Read More »
Indian films truly reflect Indian character of Unity & Diversity- Hon’ble President of India President of India confers Film Awards at 63rd NFA Function Best of Indian cinema is yet to come: Shri Arun Jaitley The Hon’ble President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee today conferred National film awards for the year 2015 in various categories at the… Read More »