National
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visits Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh
⇒ Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Madhya Pradesh on 27th October, 2023.
» The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in multiple programmes at Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh.
- Shri Sadhguru Seva Sangh Trust was founded in 1968 by Param Pujya Ranchhoddasji Maharaj.
» Prime Minister also attended a public programme marking the centenary birth year celebrations of late Shri Arvind Bhai Mafatlal.
- Shri Arvind Bhai Mafatlal, was inspired by Param Pujya Ranchhoddasji Maharaj and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Trust.
- Shri Arvind Bhai Mafatlal was one of the leading entrepreneurs in post-independence India, who played an important role in the growth story of the country.
» The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot.
- During the visit, the PM attended a public function, where he released three books – ‘Ashtadhyayi Bhashya’, ‘Ramanandacharya Charitam’ and ‘Bhagwan Shri Krishna ki Rashtraleela’.
- Tulsi Peeth is an important religious and social service institution in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh.
- It was established by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya in 1987.
- Tulsi Peeth is one of the leading publishers of Hindu religious literature.
Launch of 3rd ACTCM Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127)
⇒ Third Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 17 (Yard 127) was launched by Cmde V Pravin, AWPS (Mbi) on 27 October 2023 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
Key Points:
- With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Ministry of Defence.
- Contract for construction and delivery of 11 x Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, a MSME, in consonance with “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India.
- The MSME shipyard has successfully delivered two Barges. These Barges are being built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
» The availability of ACTCM Barges will provide impetus to Operational commitments of Indian Navy by facilitating embarkation and disembarkation of articles / ammunition to Indian Navy Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours.
SARAS Mela in Gurugram
⇒ Minister of State for Rural Development, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti inaugurated the popular SARAS Mela showcasing best of Crafts by Rural SHG Women at Gurugram on 27 October 2023.
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The SARAS Melas organised by the Ministry of Rural Development and National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) is an important initiative to support livelihood enhancement support initiatives.
Key Points:
- This was the second edition of Saras Ajeevika Mela organised in Gurugram where over 800 SHG women from across the country showcased their handicraft and handloom products along with regional culinary delight.
- The two-week long cultural fest, held at Leisure Valley Ground in Sector 29, continued till November 11.
- Around 400 stalls were on display with a variety of art and craft and workshops were organised for women of self-help groups to develop marketing skills.
About SARAS Aajeevika Mela:
- SARAS Mela is an initiative by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Govt of India.
- It aims to bring the rural women SHG members formed under DAY NRLM, under one platform to showcase their skills, sell and build linkages with potential market players at fair price.
About DAY-NRLM:
DAY-NRLM is a flagship rural poverty alleviation program of the Government of India. It is the world’s largest initiative to improve the livelihoods of the rural poor.
- Addressing multiple dimensions of poverty, the programme aims to reach out to 10 Crore rural poor households and organize one woman member from each rural household into affinity-based women SHGs.
- These SHGs provide close, long-term handholding support to their members, enabling them to access financial services from banks, diversify and stabilize their livelihoods, and effectively access their entitlements with ease.
- The core objective of the programme is to ensure that each family, once it is in SHG for 6-8 years, is able to achieve household food security and have more than one stabilized livelihood source.
The Mission seeks to achieve its objective through investing in four core components viz.,
- Social mobilization, promotion and strengthening of self-managed and financially sustainable community institutions of the rural poor
- Financial inclusion of the rural poor
- Sustainable livelihoods; and
- Social inclusion, social development, and convergence
International
Ministry of Tourism participates in International Travel Exhibitions Asia
⇒ Ministry of Tourism, Government of India along with various stakeholders including tour operators and state tourism departments participated in one of the important international travel exhibitions held at Singapore with an objective to promote inbound tourism to India globally including the Asia Pacific region.
- The exhibition – ITB Asia was held on October 25-27, 2023.
Ministry of Tourism led the participation of the Indian industry at the exhibition. It attracted the travel trade business and stakeholders from across the globe and particularly from the Aisa Pacific region, to showcase varied tourism products and series of transformative experiences for travellers to India under the theme “Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023”.
» The Incredible India pavilion was inaugurated by Dr Shilpak Ambule, the High Commissioner of India to Singapore.
- As a part of its promotional efforts in conjunction with the Indian Missions overseas, the objective of the participation of Ministry of Tourism at the exhibition was to garner attention of both the media and the industry towards India as a lucrative destination with various thematic products.
- Within Incredible India pavilion at ITB Asia there were Destination Management Companies (DMCs) including Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Hyderabad International Convention Centre who showcased their products and services and had fruitful interactions with potential clients and partners.
- The State Government of Goa as well UT administrations of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry also participated to showcase their respective tourism products.
Important Day
Indian Army Celebrates 77th Infantry Day 2023
⇒ Infantry Day is commemorated on 27 October every year to acknowledge the contributions of Infantry, the largest fighting arm of the Indian Army.
This day has a unique significance for the Nation, as it was on this day in 1947 that Infantry-men from the Indian Army became the first troops to land at Srinagar airport, an act which turned back the invaders from the outskirts of Srinagar, and saved the state of Jammu and Kashmir from a Pakistan backed tribal invasion.
History:
- Infantry Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the landing of the 1st Battalion of the SIKH Regiment at Srinagar airfield on 27 Oct 1947 to protect the people of Jammu & Kashmir from the nefarious designs of Pakistani Kabaili Raiders aided by the Pakistan Army.
- This gallant action resulted in foiling of Pakistan’s plans to occupy Jammu & Kashmir. Infantry is also known as the “Queen of the Battle” and it’s history is as old as the first human war.
- The infantry has played a crucial role in the army in protecting the sovereignty of the nation since independence. Be it the war of 1962 with China or of 1947-48 with Pakistan, be it the war of 1965, 71 or 1999 Kargil conflict.
- The contribution of infantry in triumphing these historical wars is unparallel.