National
Launch of Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems Solutions for Traffic Scenario
⇒ Three Indigenously developed technologies for Traffic Scenario have been launched at the 11th Traffic Infra-Tech Expo and Smart Mobility Conference on 12 October 2023.
- The products were launched by Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri S Krishnan in the presence of senior officials of Government & Industry.
Three Indigenously developed technologies are:
- CMOS Sensor based Camera for Industrial Application
- Thermal Sensor Camera for Intelligent Transportation System-(TvITS)
- Online Sucro Crystal Imaging System (OSIS)
» The technologies have been developed under Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities initiative of the Ministry.
Some details of the technologies:
- The CMOS Sensor based Camera for Industrial Vision Applications (iViS): Indigenous technology for automated inspection and identification of objects. It supports AI based applications employing Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques.
- Thermal Sensor based Camera (TvITS): AI powered thermal sensor based smart vision camera for road traffic applications. It can provide data of stationery as well as of moving objects with high accuracy even in complete dark environment in all weather conditions. The modular design provides ease of operation and changing of lenses as per need.
- Online Sucro Crystal Imaging System (OSIS): It is a system developed using the industrial camera for measurement of crystal size in sugar industries. It is very important quality parameters which is required by the sugar industries.
» Smart Mobility Conference 2023 was held on October 10-12, 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Launch of Dashboard for Data on Adoption and Forecasts of Electric Vehicles
⇒ The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R K Singh launched a brand-new EV-Ready India Dashboard (evreadyindia.org) in New Delhi on 16 October 2023.
Developed by:
The dashboard has been developed by policy and industry experts at thinktank OMI Foundation.
Key Points:
- The dashboard is a free digital platform focussed on near real-time Electric Vehicle adoption and forecasts, associated battery demand, charging density, and market growth trends.
- The dashboard is expected to facilitate greater inclusion across audiences, for the industry, policymakers and end users of electric vehicles.
- The platform leverages the power of data and AI and seeks to address the need for macroeconomic data and analysis on India’s massively growing electric mobility segment.
- The EV-Ready India dashboard has forecast a 45.5% Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in electric vehicles between calendar year (CY) 2022 and CY 2030, increasing from annual sales of 6,90,550 electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in 2022 to 1,39,36,691 E2Ws in 2030.
EV-Ready India Dashboard:
» According to OMI Foundation, EV-Ready India Dashboard is the only dashboard in India that compiles sales data across all Vahan states and Telangana, along with a direct view into the state of charging infrastructure, demand trends and comparisons of Total Cost of Ownership, making it useful for the EV buyers as well.
- Additionally, it tracks the current investment climate for EVs, and forecasts on market growth and EV hotspots for the country. It further measures emissions avoided, aiming to accelerate India’s journey to Net Zero.
Key Features of the EV-Ready India Dashboard:
- For the policymakers and industry, the dashboard presents consolidated sales data for all 34 Vahan states and Union Territories, and the additional Telangana. The data is visualised for easy understanding of adoption rates and trends presented by time period, form factors, states, and more.
- The dashboard shows forecasts on EV adoption, and associated battery demand till 2030, allowing both policymakers and industry alike to strategize and execute their clean mobility goals. In addition to pan-India projections, the dashboard presents state-wise projections, in a first-of-its-kind approach.
- For the end user, i.e. the (potential) buyer of EVs, the dashboard shows financial benefits of EV ownership, including potential savings on upfront costs, operating and maintenance costs, etc. On the click of a button, the user can also review the list of EV models that are eligible for subsidies and the quantum of such subsidy.
- It also includes a comprehensive repository of all policies and regulations covering all value chains of the EV ecosystem. The policy module helps states compare their policies, update them based on their competitive advantages.
- For users, industry, and policymakers alike, the dashboard presents a comprehensive overview of charging infrastructure covering both charging stations and points across the country. Additionally, the dashboard shows the density of charging points with respect to EVs on the road. This module also shows charging tariffs allowing states to improve their rates vis-a-vis others.
- By tracking and benchmarking investments across EV value chains such as vehicle manufacturing, battery technology, battery recycling or urban mining, etc., and research and development, the dashboard maps the contributions to India’s economic growth and job creation.
- The dashboard, further, measures India’s journey towards net zero by tracking emissions avoided due to accelerated EV adoption across the length and breadth of the country.
- Lastly, the dashboard presents news and blogs on EV adoption and data-driven decision-making pertaining to all value chains of the EV ecosystem in a single place.
International
World Health Summit 2023
⇒ Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar virtually addressed the high-level panel discussion on “Scaling up Integration of NCDs in Primary Care” at the World Health Summit 2023 on 15 October 2023.
She said, “India firmly emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy which includes preventive measures, early discussion and efficient management with the aim of reducing the prevalence and impact of NCDs on the well-being of our citizens”.
About World Health Summit 2023:
» The World Health Summit 2023 event took place in Berlin, Germany and online participation from 15–17 October 2023.
Theme:
The theme of World Health Summit 2023 was “A Defining Year for Global Health Action.”
» The World Health Summit 2023 brought together stakeholders from all sectors and regions in over 60 sessions to discuss the most pressing global health topics under the outlined theme.
Central topics at the World Health Summit 2023 include:
- learning from COVID-19 for future pandemic prevention;
- preparedness and response;
- recommitting to universal health coverage;
- sustainable health for people and planet;
- G7/G20 measures to enhance global health equity and security;
- harnessing the power of digital technologies for global health;
- the World Health Organization’s 75th anniversary; and
- innovations to accelerate the fight against tuberculosis.
About World Health Summit:
- The World Health Summit is the unique international strategic forum for global health.
- Held annually in Berlin, it brings together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society from around the world to set the agenda for a healthier future by inspiring innovative solutions for better health and well-being for all.
World Health Summit 2024:
» The World Health Summit 2024 takes place from October 13-15 in Berlin, Germany and online under the theme ‘Building Trust for a Healthier World’.
Important Day
8th Ayurveda day 2023
⇒ Government of India has been observing Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanawantari Jayanti to raise awareness about Ayurvedic principles, medicinal herbs, and lifestyle practices.
- Ayurveda Day is celebrated across India as a mark of respect to Lord Dhanvantari, God of Ayurveda. It also coincides with Dhanteras, seeking Lord’s blessings for sound health for themselves and others.
- The objective of Ayurveda Day is to promote and disseminate Ayurveda at international level and establish it in the global scenario for the welfare of mankind, animals, plants and environment.
» 8th Ayurveda day 2023 was celebrated on 10th November.
Theme:
The theme for Ayurveda Day – 2023 was “Ayurveda for One Health”, with the tagline “Ayurveda for everyone every day,” focusing on the human animal-plant-environment interface.
History:
- Ministry of Ayush, Government of India observes Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanawantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) since 2016.
- The first Ayurveda Day was celebrated on 28 October 2016 on the theme of “Madhumeh Mission”.
- Dhanwantari Jayanti celebrates Lord Dhanwantari’s birth on the 13th lunar day in Aswini Month.
- Lord Dhanvantari is the god of Ayurvedic medicine, who emerged with Amurutha Kalasam and Ayurveda text on his hand. Puranas and Vedas describe Lord Dhanvantari as the physician of the gods.
» A month-long celebration drives to mark the eighth Ayurveda Day was unveiled by the Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on October 10.
- Several activities were planned throughout the country to mark the day to raise awareness of Ayurveda among the people, students and farmers. Marathons named “Run for Ayurveda” were organised at 424 locations.
- National Dhanvantari Ayurveda Awards for distinguished service in the field of Ayurveda were given to Vaidya RM Awahad, Vaidya PV Damania, and Vaidya L Mahadevan Sarma.