Prakash Javadekar Archives - The Gulf Indians https://thegulfindians.com/tag/prakash-javadekar/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:28:21 +0000 en hourly 1 https://thegulfindians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fav-100x100.png Prakash Javadekar Archives - The Gulf Indians https://thegulfindians.com/tag/prakash-javadekar/ 32 32 Eight Indian beaches gets ‘Blue Flag’ certification https://thegulfindians.com/eight-indian-beaches-gets-blue-flag-certification/ https://thegulfindians.com/eight-indian-beaches-gets-blue-flag-certification/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:59:06 +0000 https://www.thegulfindians.com/?p=15469 Eight beaches spread across five states and two union territories in India have been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ certification, the environment ministry said on Sunday. The eight beaches that have received the international ‘Blue Flag’ certification are Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Kasargod and Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (AP), Golden (Puri-Odisha) and Radhanagar (A&N Islands).

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]]> Eight beaches spread across five states and two union territories in India have been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ certification, the environment ministry said on Sunday. The eight beaches that have received the international ‘Blue Flag’ certification are Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Kasargod and Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (AP), Golden (Puri-Odisha) and Radhanagar (A&N Islands).

The ‘Blue Flag’ certification was awarded to the eight Indian beaches by an international jury, comprising members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

While Japan, South Korea, and UAE have been conferred with a couple of Blue Flag beaches in a time frame of about 5 to 6 years, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar state that India is the first country in “Asia- Pacific” region which has achieved this feat in just about two years’ time and is now in the league of 50 “Blue Flag” countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Blue Flag certification for eight beaches as a ‘wonderful feat’, saying it showcases the importance India attaches to protecting such spots and furthering sustainable development.

Terming it a “proud moment” for the country, Mr Javadekar said the certification is a global recognition of India’s conservation and sustainable development efforts.

The government had on September 18 recommended these eight beaches for the coveted international eco-label.

Blue Flag beaches are considered the cleanest beaches of the world, the ministry had said earlier.

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]]> https://thegulfindians.com/eight-indian-beaches-gets-blue-flag-certification/feed/ 0 Farm bills protest take fiery turn: tractors set on fire at India Gate https://thegulfindians.com/farm-bill-protest-take-fiery-turn-tractors-set-on-fire-at-india-gate/ https://thegulfindians.com/farm-bill-protest-take-fiery-turn-tractors-set-on-fire-at-india-gate/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:13:27 +0000 https://www.thegulfindians.com/?p=14411 A tractor was set on fire near India Gate in Delhi on Monday during protests against the controversial farm Bills. According to reports, close to 15-20 unidentified people belonging to the Punjab Youth Congress gathered at the India Gate on Monday morning and set the tractor on fire. The incident took place around at 7.42

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]]> A tractor was set on fire near India Gate in Delhi on Monday during protests against the controversial farm Bills.

According to reports, close to 15-20 unidentified people belonging to the Punjab Youth Congress gathered at the India Gate on Monday morning and set the tractor on fire. The incident took place around at 7.42 am and two fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

The group of people gathered at the spot raised slogans like “Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Amar rahe” (Long live Shaheed Bhagat Singh), and “Kisaan-Virodhi, Narendra Modi” (Anti-farmers, Narendra Modi).’

The incident comes amid protests by farmers and opposition parties across the country over the contentious farm legislations that were passed by the Parliament last week.

Meanwhile, Union Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar slammed Congress and called it a drama. “Congress workers brought tractor near India Gate and set it on fire. This is the drama of Congress. Hence, the Congress was evicted from power by the people,” Javadekar tweeted.

President Ram Nath Kovind on September 27 gave assent to three contentious farm bills passed in Parliament last week that have triggered farmers’ protest especially in Punjab and Haryana.

The three farm bills are: The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020.

The government said that these bills will allow farmers to sell their produce anywhere they want at a better price.

However farmers fear that the center’s reforms would pave a way for the dismantling of the minimum support price system, which might give big advantages to corporates, leaving farmers at their mercy.

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]]> https://thegulfindians.com/farm-bill-protest-take-fiery-turn-tractors-set-on-fire-at-india-gate/feed/ 0 IFFI postponed to January 2021 https://thegulfindians.com/iffi-postponed-to-january-2021/ https://thegulfindians.com/iffi-postponed-to-january-2021/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:21:17 +0000 https://www.thegulfindians.com/?p=14117 The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has been postponed to January 16-24 next year. The festival was earlier scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20-28. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said in an statement that the festival will be conducted in a hybrid format, which will be

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]]> The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has been postponed to January 16-24 next year.

The festival was earlier scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20-28. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said in an statement that the festival will be conducted in a hybrid format, which will be both virtual and physical.

Prakash Javadekar added that the decision to postpone IFFI was arrived at after he discussed the matter with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The ministry officials said the decision was taken keeping in mind the Covid-19 situation.

Prakash Javadekar in the statement said, “It has also been jointly decided to hold the festival from January 16 to 24, 2021 at Goa as per the International Film Festival guidelines and protocols. The festival will be conducted in a Hybrid format i.e. Virtual and Physical format.”

The International Film Festival of India is held in Goa every year.

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