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DMRC GETS BEST PERFORMING UNIT AWARD ON NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:55:31 +0000

Today, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s East Vinod Nagar Metro Station of Pink Line was conferred the ‘Best Performing Unit award in the Metro Stations sector’ under the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025.

The award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, during the National Energy Conservation Day function and was received by Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, in recognition of the exemplary efforts in energy-efficiency at East Vinod Nagar Metro Station.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of Power, Government of India, selected the station, after a very comprehensive evaluation of the applications received from various metro rail systems, throughout the country.

East Vinod Nagar Metro Station has achieved this recognition through significant and consistent reduction in overall electrical energy consumption kWh & Energy Performance Index (EPI) (kWh/m2year) over the last three financial years, by regular monitoring of energy usage of various equipment and by implementing targeted Energy Conservation Measures, including retrofitting of 405 existing conventional type tube light fixtures of 2 X 28 W with 2 X 14 W LED tube lights. The station has a dedicated rooftop solar plant of 150 kWp, which meets 49% of its total energy requirement, through solar energy, thereby substantially reducing its dependence on electricity from the grid.

The station is also “Platinum” rated under Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) certification from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), reaffirming its strong commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

This NECA award is an acknowledgment of DMRC’s sustained commitment to reducing energy consumption, adopting innovative energy conservation measures and solar power, in turn promoting environmentally responsible urban mobility.

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Transformational impact of DFCCIL on India’s freight and logistics landscape.

Newsmantra — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:51:30 +0000

NEW DELHI. DFCCIL Managing Director, was called upon by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, to present an update on the transformational impact of DFCCIL on India’s freight and logistics landscape.

DFCCIL Managing Director, Sh. Praveen Kumar, was honoured to be called upon by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, to present an update on the transformational impact of #DFCCIL on India’s freight and logistics landscape.

During the interaction, the MD briefed the Hon’ble President on the current operational progress across the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors, highlighted key achievements that have strengthened the efficiency and reliability of freight movement, and outlined DFCCIL’s initiatives aimed at enhancing multimodal logistics, safety, and sustainability.

He also apprised the Hon’ble President of the upcoming freight corridors that will significantly expand national connectivity and contribute to reducing logistics costs.

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Skill Trainers Conferred with National Teachers’ Awards 2025 by Hon’ble President of India

Newsmantra — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:15:12 +0000

Mumbai, 8^th September 2025: On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred the National Teachers’ Awards 2025 upon 15 distinguished trainers and master trainers from the skill development ecosystem alongside teachers from schools and higher education institutions. This marks the third consecutive year that Skill Trainers have been celebrated at this prestigious platform — a powerful recognition that education and skilling are now inseparable pillars of nation-building. The ceremony was organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

The purpose of the National Teachers’ Award is to celebrate the unique contribution of teachers in the country and to honor those who, through their commitment and dedication, have not only improved the quality of education but also enriched the lives of their students — a vision first championed by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birthday we commemorate as Teachers’ Day.

The awardees, from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), and other skill training institutions across the country, were recognized for their outstanding contributions in preparing India’s youth for the future of work through innovative pedagogical practices, industry collaboration, and inclusive training models.

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, said, “Our trainers are the true nation-builders who silently but powerfully shape India’s growth story. Each awardee honored today is a beacon of excellence, guiding our youth towards meaningful livelihoods and contributing to India’s vision of becoming the Skill Capital of the World. The inclusion of skill trainers in the National Teachers’ Awards reflects our growing respect for vocational educators and our focus on vocational training. These recognitions are not just awards, but a testament to the transformative power of vocational education.”

On the eve of the ceremony, the awardees also had the privilege of meeting the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, who interacted with them, appreciated their contributions, and inspired them with his vision of a skilled and empowered India. The trainers returned deeply motivated to continue shaping the youth of our nation.

The trainers awarded this year have demonstrated excellence in diverse areas, including the development of advanced training laboratories, integration of digital tools into classroom instruction, promotion of women’s participation in non-traditional trades, creation of inclusive resources for persons with disabilities, and establishment of sustainable industry linkages. Collectively, their efforts have enhanced the quality and relevance of vocational training, empowering thousands of youth with market-ready skills.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes that motivated, empowered, and skilled faculty are essential for the growth of students, institutions, and the teaching profession. It also highlights the importance of incentives, including rewards and recognition, to nurture a culture of excellence within the education system. In line with this vision, two new award categories were introduced in 2023 for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnics under the ambit of the National Awards to Teachers (NAT), which had previously been limited to school teachers. A total of 81 educators, including school, higher education, and vocational training faculty, were honoured this year.

This year’s awardees from the skills sector included-

· Shri Sukanta Konar, Instructor at the Industrial Training Institute, Durgapur, West Bengal;

· Shri Jayesh Kannachenthodi, Senior Instructor at Government ITI, Areacode, Kerala;

· Shri Deepak Dattatray Dhaimode, Group Instructor at Mapusa Government ITI, Goa;

· Shri Anil Ramdas Jibhakate, Craft Instructor (Welder) from Maharashtra;

· Shri Indranil Mukherjee, Instructor at Government ITI, Durgapur, West Bengal;

· Shri Rajendra Malviya, Training Officer at Government Divisional ITI, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh;

· Ms. Dhara U. Shukla, Supervisor Instructor in Cosmetology at Government Women’s ITI, Bhavnagar, Gujarat;

· Shri Suresh Kumar Mohanty, Assistant Training Officer at the Special ITI for PWDs, Jatni, Odisha;

· Shri Promod Kumar Verma, Craft Instructor at H.J. Bhabha ITI, Mayur Vihar, Delhi;

· Shri S.P. Rollsan Rout, Senior Faculty at the Central Tool Room & Training Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha;

· Ms. Rashika M.E., Trainer at Government Tool Room & Training Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka;

· Shri Tikam Chand Kiran, Trainer at Livelihood College, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh;

· Shri Manish Mamgain, Training Officer at National Skill Training Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand;

· Smt. A. Mubashera Tabassum, Training Officer at National Skill Training Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu; and

· Ms. Snehalatha Nakka, Senior Instructor (Civil) at the National Academy of Construction, Hanamkonda, Telangana.

Their contributions are integral to the advancement of the Government’s flagship Skill India Mission and to the implementation of MSDE’s forward-looking skilling initiatives. The felicitation ceremony reflected the Government’s recognition of the pivotal role played by skill trainers in shaping India’s human capital and advancing the national vision of becoming the Skill Capital of the World.

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SJVN Receives SCOPE Eminence Award in HR Management

Newsmantra — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:14:20 +0000

Shimla. SJVN has been honored with the prestigious SCOPE Eminence Award in Human Resource Management. The award was presented by President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, to Sh. Bhupender Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, and Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), during a ceremony organized by SCOPE in New Delhi.

Sh. Bhupender Gupta congratulated all employees, highlighting that the award recognizes SJVN’s progressive, people-centric HR practices and commitment to employee development. Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma expressed that such recognition motivates the organization to continue evolving into a future-ready, transformational entity driven by a dedicated workforce.

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President Smt. Droupadi Murmu to confer SCOPE Eminence Awards

Newsmantra — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:26:07 +0000

Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), the apex body of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) is set to host the prestigious SCOPE Eminence Awards, with the support of Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), on 29^th August, 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will confer the awards in the presence of Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary and Shri K. Moses Chalai, Secretary, DPE. SCOPE Eminence Awards is an endeavour to commemorate the remarkable achievements and contributions of PSEs across multiple domains and represents one of the highest honours for the Public Sector.

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Shri S.C.L. Das, Secretary, MSME, emphasized the significant contribution of MSMEs to the nation’s growth

Newsmantra — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:42:09 +0000

Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu launched a newly developed Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Portal. The sizable capital locked up on account of disputes related to delayed payments of Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) sellers constraints their business growth and competitiveness.

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President inaugurates NBCC built new flag post replica at Rashtrapati Nilayam Hyderabad

Newsmantra — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:55:22 +0000

Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India inaugurated NBCC built wooden replica of historic flag post at Rashtrapati Nilayam Hyderabad on 21.12.2023. The historic flag post marks the integration of Hyderabad state into the Indian Union in 1948. The recently inaugurated flag post is the tallest wooden flag post in India. President applauded the efforts of NBCC for timely completion of the project.

Speaking on the occasion Shri. K.P. Mahadevaswamy, CMD, NBCC said, “Today makes a significant moment as we inaugurate the new flag post, a symbol of our unvawering commitment and unity.

This milestone reflects our dedication to upholding the values that define our organisation and the pride that we hold in serving our Nation.”

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Asha Parekh to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, 2020

Newsmantra — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:36:26 +0000

68th National Film Awards to be held on 30th September

President Smt Droupadi Murmu to preside over awards ceremony

New Delhi, Sep 27 Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today announced that the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 will be accorded to legendary actress Ms Asha Parekh. The award will be presented at the National Film Award ceremony in New Delhi.

Announcing the decision Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur said, “I am honoured to announce that the Dadasaheb Phalke Selection Jury has decided to recognise & award Ms Asha Parekh ji for her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema.” The Minister also announced that the 68^th National Film Awards will be held on 30^th September 2022 and will be presided over by President of India Droupadi Murmu.

Ms Asha Parekh is a renowned film actress, director and producer and an accomplished Indian classical dancer. Starting her career as a child actor she made her debut as lead heroine in Dil Deke Dekho and has gone on to act in over 95 movies. She has acted in celebrated films like Kati Patang, Teesri Manzil, Love in Tokyo, Aya Saawan Jhoom Ke, Aan Milo Sajna, Mera Gaon Mera Desh.

Ms Parekh is a winner of Padhma Shri, awarded to her in 1992. She has also served as the head of Central Board for Film Certification from 1998-2001.
Shri Anurag Thakur also announced that the decision to confer the award to Ms Parekh was taken by a jury of five members. The jury for the selection of 52^nd Dadasaheb Phalke award consisted of five members from the film industry:

Ms Asha Bhosle
Ms Hema Malini
Ms Poonam Dhillon
Shri T. S. Nagabharana
Shri Udit Narayan

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