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Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020- streamlining of the requirements related to filing of Form 27 and submission of verified English translation of priority documents

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Consequent to Delhi High Court’s Order dated 23-04-2018 in writ petition No. WPC- 5590 of 2015 in the matter of Shamnad Basheer Vs UOI and others, stakeholder consultation was undertaken in order to streamline the requirements related to submission of statement regarding the working of a patented invention on a commercial scale in India (Form … Read more

Boosting defence exports: India – UAE agree to further defence co-operation through joint production and mutual trade

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In order to boost defence exports a webinar between India and UAE was held on the theme of “Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership: Webinar and Expo India – UAE Defence Cooperation”.  It was organized on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, MoD, through the Society … Read more

Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari distributes electric potter wheels to 100 potter families in Maharashtra

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Union Minister for MSME and RTH Nitin Gadkari distributed electric potter wheels, through Video Conference, to 100 potter families in Nanded and Parbhani districts of Maharashtra as a major step ptowards empowerment with KumharSashaktikaranYojana of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) on Wednesday. through video-conference, who have been given 10-day training by KVIC. The potters … Read more

CSIR-CDRI Scientist, Dr Satish Mishra bags “DrTulsi Das Chugh Award-2020” given by National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)

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The Orations & Awards Committee of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), has selected Dr Satish Mishra, Principal Scientist, Division of Molecular Parasitology and Immunology, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow for “Dr.Tulsi Das Chugh Award” for the year 2020 in recognition of his research work on Malaria parasite’s life cycle which is a complex process involving two hosts and three invasive stages. Invasion in … Read more

Dr. Harsh Vardhan highlights need for long term solutions for management of biomedical waste

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The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has underlined the need for long term solutions for management of biomedical waste so as to ease the pressure on Health and Environment, specifically in a pandemic like situation. His message was read out at a recent webinar. … Read more

NSIC OBSERVES VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK

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As part of observing Vigilance Awareness week, Vijayendra, CMD, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)  administered the “Integrity Pledge for Organisations “on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness week. NSIC is an organisation under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Also present on this occasion were . P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M), Gaurang Dixit, Director (Finance), … Read more

Transport Secretary outlines India’s priority of connectivity with SCO countries; says there is need to ensure sustainable transport operation in emergency situations like #COVID19 pandemic

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Mr. Giridhar Aramane, Secretary, Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, participated in the 8th Meeting of the Ministers of SCO Member States on 28th October 2020 through video conference, chaired by the Russian Federation. He spoke about India’s priority of connectivity with SCO countries for cooperation and trust between our societies and shared India’s … Read more

Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman leads Indian delegation in 10th Round of Ministerial UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue

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Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman led the Indian Delegation in the 10th Round of Ministerial UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), held here today in virtually through video conferencing. The Indian delegation included representatives from Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of India and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The UK … Read more

Union Health Ministry’s telemedicine service, eSanjeevani, completes 6 lakh tele-consultations

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eSanjeevani, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s telemedicine initiative has completed 6 Lakh tele consultations. It took only 15 days to complete the last one lakh consultations. In what can be seen as a big push for the ‘Digital India’ initiative of the Prime Minister, the eSanjeevani digital platform has proved its usefulness and easy access for … Read more

INFANTRY DAY CELEBRATED

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Infantry Day to commemorate the contributions of Infantry, the largest fighting arm of the Indian Army was celebrated on 27 October 2020. This day has a unique significance for Infantry, as it was on this day in 1947 that Infantrymen from Indian Army became the first troops to land at Srinagar airport, an act which turned … Read more

Arjun Munda launches two Centersof Excellence for tribal welfare in partnership with Art of Living

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The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Mundalaunchedtwo Centers of Excellence for Tribal Welfare in a collaboration between Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Art of Living (AoL) through video conference here today.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar, Art of Living graced the occasion. Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta, Secretary, MoTA Deepak … Read more

Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually inaugurated the DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub at IIEST, Shibpur

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Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually inaugurated the DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub at IIEST, Shibpur today. Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, Prof. Dr. Parthasarathi Chakrabarti, Director, IIEST, Shibpur; Dr. Vasudev K Aatre, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIEST, Shibpur; Gyanesh Chaudhary, Managing Director and Vikram Solar Limited, … Read more

Result of The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020

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On the basis of the result of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 held on 04/10/2020, the candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2020. The candidature of these candidates is provisional. In accordance with the Rules of the Examination, all these candidates have to apply … Read more

Extension of ESI Scheme to Arunachal Pradesh

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In its continuous endeavor to cover more workers under ESI Scheme, Govt. of India has now extended the Employees’StateInsurance (ESI) Scheme for the first time to Arunachal Pradesh, with effect from 1st November, 2020. A notification to this effect has been issued by the Central Government for notifying the district of Papum Pare,under ESI Scheme. All … Read more

LT GEN Nanda Kishore Sahoo Assumes Appointment of Director General Dental Services

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Lieutenant General Nanda Kishore Sahoo, VSM assumed the appointment of Director General Dental Services and Colonel Commandant of Army Dental Corps on 12 Oct 2020. During his distinguished military career of 37 years, he has held multiple important appointments including Command of a unit in Kashmir Valley, Command Advisor of Western, Central and Southern Commands. … Read more

After 35 years, India assumes the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International LabourOrganization

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After 35 years, India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International Labour Organization,  marking a new chapter in the 100 years of productive relationship between India and ILO. Apurva Chandra, Secretary (Labour and Employment) has been elected as the Chairperson of the Governing Body of the International LabourOrganisation (ILO) for the period October 2020- … Read more

Production of Crude Oil : Monthly Production Report for September,2020

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Production of Crude Oil Crude oil production[1] during September,2020 was2486.52 TMT which is6.94% lower than target and6.05% lower when compared with September2019.Cumulative crude oil production during April-September, 2020 was 15372.79 TMT which is 4.64% and 6.10% lower than target for the period and production during corresponding period of last year respectively.Unit-wise and State-wise crude oil production … Read more

[What’s Cooking] Surprise your Loved Ones with this Melt-in-Mouth Nankhatai Recipe

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Last Friday, we shared the recipe of super crunchy Almond cookies to commence the festivities. This week too we will share the recipe of yet another super soft and yummylicious shortbread biscuits—Nankhatai.   These classic biscuits can now be baked with ease in your own Samsung Smart Oven. Here’s the recipe.   Cooking time: 24 … Read more

Samsung Readies Retail Stores across 1,000 Cities for Hassle-free Festive Shopping Experience; Announces Exciting Finance Offers

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  Samsung, India’s largest and most trusted consumer electronics brand, has prepared its neighborhood retail stores across 1,000 cities in India for the festive season, providing consumers a safe and hassle-free shopping experience as they venture out to buy Samsung televisions and other digital appliances. To make the festive purchase more convenient, Samsung is also … Read more

Union Education Minister virtually addresses the students at 18th Convocation Ceremony of NIT Warangal

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Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually addresses the students at 18th Convocation Ceremony of NIT Warangal.He inaugurated the newly constructed building PanditMadan Mohan Malaviya Teaching Learning Centre, Visvesvaraya Skill Development Centre , SardarVallabhai Patel Guest House at NIT Warangal Campus and also laid the foundation for the Rudrama Devi Ladies Hostels Complex of NIT … Read more

General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff Commissions INS Kavaratti

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INS Kavaratti (P31), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvette built under Project 28 (Kamorta Class) was commissioned into the Indian Navy by General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff at a ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam today, 22 October 20. Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain PVSM AVSM VSM, Flag Officer … Read more

Navy Operationalizes First Batch of Women Pilots

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The first batch of women pilots of Indian Navy have been operationalized on Dornier Aircraft by the Southern Naval Command (SNC) at Kochi. The three women pilots were part of the six pilots of the 27th Dornier Operational Flying Training  (DOFT) Course, who graduated as ‘Fully operational Maritime Reconnaissance (MR) Pilots’ at a passing out ceremony … Read more

JK Tyre announced its results for the second Quarter

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Udaipur : Indian Tyre Industry major, JK Tyre& Industries Ltd. (JK Tyre) today announced its results for the second Quarter of the current financial year.  On a consolidated basis, it recorded a Sale of Rs.2290 Crores, while Operating Profit was Rs.368 Crores and the Profit before Tax was Rs.167 crores. Commenting on the results, Dr. Raghupati … Read more

Samsung ‘Home Festive Home’ Campaign to Celebrate the Human Spirit & Bring Cheer to All this Festival

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  Samsung, India’s largest and most trusted consumer electronics brand, has launched the #HomeFestiveHome consumer campaign to celebrate the indomitable human spirit in these challenging times. As a part of the campaign, there are a slew of festive offers on Samsung televisions and digital appliances.   A very evocative digital campaign, #HomeFestiveHome is aimed to … Read more

Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India andNigeria on Cooperation in the Exploration anduses of outer space for peaceful purposes

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Nigeria on Cooperation in theexploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes. The MoU has been signedbetweenIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) of India at Bengaluru in June,2020 and by National Space Research and … Read more

Cabinet approvesMoU between ICAI, India and CPA, Papua New Guinea

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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (ICAI) and the Certified Practising Accountants, Papua New Guinea (CPA PNG)to work together in capacity building and strengthening the Accounting, Financial and Audit Knowledge base in Papua New Guinea. Implementation strategy and Targets:   … Read more

Fiinovation partners with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology India Pvt Ltd to implement CSR Project on Phytoremediation in Rajasthan

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Udaipur : Innovative Financial Advisors Pvt Ltd (Fiinovation), a renowned technical research agency in the CSR domain has joined hands with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Pvt Ltd for a phytoremediation based project which is being implemented in the mining areas of Rajasmand and Udaipur in Rajasthan. Fiinovation & Sandvik together, have undertaken similar projects in the … Read more

Providing Clean and Reliable Energy Supplies to meet the requirements is the top most priority of the Government, says Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

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50 city buses to run on HCNG on trial, HCNG likely to achieve a significant reduction in vehicular emission Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, inaugurated IndianOil’s compact reformer plant and launched the much-awaited trial run of Delhi’s buses on Hydrogen-blended CNG (HCNG) here  today at the Rajghat Bus Depot-I … Read more

5th Joint Working Group on Coal between India and Indonesia on 5th November 2020

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India is the host for 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) on Coal between India and Indonesia scheduled to be held on 5th November 2020 through Video conference from New Delhi due to travel restrictions on account of Covid pandemic. This will be co-chaired from the Indian side by Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government … Read more

Union Minister of Education virtually inaugurates Golden Jubilee Building of the Department of Chemical Engineering of NIT Tiruchirappalli

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Head of the Department, Chemical Engg.,  NIT Tiruchirappalli were also present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion the Minister congratulated the institution for the rankings and recent achievements. He said that every institute’s pride is their outgoing students who takes the message and responsibility to the society and country as well. Mentioning about the … Read more

9th Session of India-Oman Joint Commission Virtual Meeting held

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The 9th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was held on 19 October, 2020 through the virtual platform. It was co-chaired by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and H.E. Mr. Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting … Read more

High – Level review by AYUSH Ministry of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) activities of States and UTs against the backdrop of Covid-19

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Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha chaired a high level meeting to review the various impactful interventions which the Ministry made in the recent months and which have significantly contributed to the preventive steps and management of Covid-19. Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of AYUSH and Health Departments of different States and UTs took part … Read more

Payroll data : EPFO adds 10.06 lakh net subscribers in August 2020

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The provisional payroll data published by EPFO on 20th October 2020 reveals that the subscriber base of EPFO increased by around 20 lakh during the first five months of FY21. Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown across the country had adversely affected the enrolments during the first quarter of the current financial year. However, the provisional … Read more

Dr Harsh Vardhan launches CSIR partnered clinical trials website “CUReD” on Repurposed Drugs for Covid- 19

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Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science & Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences, today launched a website that gives comprehensive information about the numerous COVID-19 clinical trials that CSIR is engaged in partnership with Industry, other government departments and ministries. Called CuRED or CSIR Ushered Repurposed Drugs, the website provides information about the drugs, diagnostics and … Read more

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh releases DRDO Procurement Manual 2020

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To encourage more participation of Indian industry, including Start-ups and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Defence Research & Development (R&D) for achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released a new version of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Procurement Manual 2020 (PM-2020) here today. Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh said, “The new … Read more

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya launches “Development of Indigenous Software solution for VTS and VTMS”

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Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Mansukh Mandaviya e-launched the development of Indigenous Software solution for Vessel traffic services (VTS) and Vessels Traffic Monitoring Systems (VTMS) in New Delhi today In the inaugural address, Mandaviya put emphasis on the development of indigenous system as per the requirement of the country instead of relying high costing foreign made … Read more

Rural India holds key to enhancing per-capita steel usage in the country, says Dharmendra Pradhan

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Union Minister for Steel and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan addressed a webinar on  ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat: Fostering steel usage in Rural economy-Agriculture | Rural Development | Animal Husbandry and Dairying | Food Processing’  organized by Ministry of Steel in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here today  and shared his views on the role of India’s … Read more

Nitin Gadkari lays Foundation Stone of country’s first Multi-modal Logistic Park in Assam

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Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone for country’s first Multi-modal Logistic Park at Jogighopa in Assam today. The Rs 693.97 crore park will provide direct air, road, rail and waterways connectivity to the people. It will be developed under the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana of the Government of … Read more

IFFCO’s Organic JV with Sikkim Government, SIFCO begins construction of Integrated Food Processing Units at Rangpo, Sikkim

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IFFCO’s Organic Joint Venture, SIFCO (Sikkim IFFCO Organics Ltd.) has started its construction work at Rangpo, Sikkim yesterday. The work will be completed by October 2021 and it will start production afterwards. The two Integrated Food Processing Units are being laid with a total construction cost of around Rs 50 Crores. The Foundation Stone for … Read more

Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Narendra Singh Tomar unveils preparation framework for Block and District development plans

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The preparation framework for Block and District development plans was unveiled today through video conference by the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj and Food Processing Industries Narendra Singh Tomar. This framework is a step-by-step guide for Block and District Panchayats to formulate plans and will assist planners, concerned … Read more

Leopard mauls to death 4-yr-old girl in Udaipur village

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‘Ex-gratia of 4L given to aggrieved family’  Udaipur : A leopard mauled a four-year-old girl Priya daughter of Ekaram, to death in Peepad village under Losing gram panchayat in Gogunda block of Udaipur district on Monday. The child’s mother Gopi Bai worked under the NREGA scheme and had taken her two kids along to the workplace.  … Read more

Samsung Electronics Becomes Top Five in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2020

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Samsung Electronics announced today that it has become number five in the Best Global Brands 2020 list announced by Interbrand, a global brand consulting company, with its largest-ever brand value of USD 62.3 billion.   Despite the challenging business environment brought on global companies by COVID-19 in 2020, Samsung saw a 2% rise in brand … Read more

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi holds Haj 2021 review meeting

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Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that Haj 2021 will depend on national-international Protocol Guidelines due to Pandemic Position. While chairing Haj 2021 review meeting in New Delhi, Naqvi said that Haj 2021 is scheduled for June-July 2021, but the final decision regarding Haj 2021 will be taken in due … Read more

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Parshottam Rupala launches Rs. 10,000 crore NCDC Ayushman Sahakar Fund for creation of healthcare infrastructure by cooperatives

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Union Minister of State for Agriculture Parshottam Rupala today launched AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR, a unique scheme to assist cooperatives play an important role in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the country formulated by the apex autonomous development finance institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). Rupala announced that … Read more

Union Minister Dr.Jitendracalls upon British Government to explore and exploit huge business opportunities in North Eastern Region

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Union DoNER Minister of State (I/C) Dr Jitendra Singh has invited the British Government and the private sector for exploiting huge business potential in North Eastern Region of India. In a virtual meeting with officials of British High Commission, he said India and the UK, the two vibrant democracies enjoy a mutually rewarding business relationship … Read more

Government is working toward making Agriculture Profit-Centric and Strengthening Post-Harvest Infrastructure – Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

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Confederation of Indian industry (CII) organised a Virtual Conference on ‘Water: Role of Technology Towards Smart Farming’ today as part of CII India International Food & Agri Week 2020. The Conference aimed to understand the importance of agricultural sustainability focusing on technologies, process and data analytics enabling to take holistic, integrated and informed decision.   Gajendra Singh … Read more