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Tue, 29 Oct 2024
NPPA directs MRP cut on three anti-cancer drugs after customs exemption and GST cut
On 29 October 2024, the Department of Pharmaceuticals said NPPA, by an OM dated 28 October 2024, had directed manufacturers to reduce the MRP of three anti-cancer drugs — Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.
9th Ayurveda Day: PM launches health projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at AIIA, New Delhi
On 29 October 2024, Dhanvantari Jayanti, Dhanteras and the 9th Ayurveda Day, PM Narendra Modi launched, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for health projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, and said every elderly person above 70 will get free hospital treatment through the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.
PM lays foundation of four NIPER Centres of Excellence, opens PLI units and India's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra
On 29 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of four Centres of Excellence at NIPERs in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Mohali, inaugurated five PLI-scheme units for medical devices and bulk drugs, and opened the country's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS, New Delhi.
PM inaugurates ESIC Hospital, Indore, and lays foundation of six ESI hospitals worth ₹1,641 crore in all
On 29 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 300-bed ESIC Hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and laid the foundation for six more ESI hospitals; the seven projects are worth ₹1,641 crore.
Rozgar Mela: PM distributes over 51,000 appointment letters
On 29 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela by videoconference and distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to youth newly appointed in government departments and organisations.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
NDMA's 20th Formation Day: Home Secretary launches Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme
On 28 October 2024 (Monday), Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan addressed NDMA's 20th Formation Day in New Delhi and launched the Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme to create 2,37,326 young volunteers in 315 districts of 28 states.
PM lays foundation and inaugurates projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat
On 28 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated rail, road, water and tourism projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat, and inaugurated the Bharat Mata Sarovar.
Pralhad Joshi launches FCI Grievance Redressal System app for rice millers
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the mobile application of the FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers in New Delhi.
Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Mann Ki Baat 115th episode: digital arrest fraud, animation, Sardar and Birsa Munda 150
On 27 October 2024, in the 115th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi warned about 'digital arrest' fraud, said Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year would begin on 15 November, and announced that this year's Run for Unity would be held on 29 October because of Deepawali.
Rural Development Ministry rebuts report on MGNREGS dip; cites 2,923 crore person-days since 2014-15
On 27 October 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development responded to media reports of a 16% dip in MGNREGS employment, saying 2,923 crore person-days were generated from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 against 1,660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14.
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PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana crosses ₹1,000 crore sales in October 2024
On 21 October 2024, in India, the Government said Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) had achieved sales worth ₹1,000 crore in October 2024, compared with December in the previous year.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launches 'eShram - One Stop Solution' for unorganised workers
On 21 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched 'eShram - One Stop Solution' to give unorganised workers registered on eShram seamless access to social security schemes.
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Tue, 08 Oct 2024
MNRE notifies guidelines for ₹500 crore 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar
On 8 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified Scheme Guidelines for the ₹500 crore 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 7 crore
On 8 October 2024, in India, the Finance Ministry said gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana have crossed 7 crore, with over 56 lakh in FY 2024-25.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Awas Sakhi app under PMAY at Bhairunda, MP; kuccha-house survey begins
On 8 October 2024, at Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Awas Sakhi mobile app under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and inaugurated 100 Community Managed Training Centres in 18 states.