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Date: Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 1:33 PM
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Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Wholesale Price Indices for Primary Articles & Fuel. Power, Light & Lubricants in India (Base: 1993-94 = 100) Review for the week ended 10th July, 2010 (19 Asadha, 1932 Saka)
New Delhi: July 22, 2010.
The WPI for the week ended 10th July, 2010 in respect of 'Primary Articles' and 'Fuel. Power, Light & Lubricants' is given below:
PRIMARY ARTICLES (Weight 22.02%)
The index for this major group rose by 0.4 percent to 307.5 (Provisional) from 306.2 (Provisional) for the previous week.
The annual rate of inflation, calculated on point to point basis, stood at 16.48 percent (Provisional) for the week ended 10/07/2010 (over 11/07/2009) as compared to 16.25 percent (Provisional) for the previous week (ended 03/07/2010) and 6.45 percent during the corresponding week (ended 11/07/2009) of the previous year.
The groups and items for which the index showed variations during the week are as follows:-
The index for 'Food Articles' group rose by 0.6 percent to 297.6 (Provisional) from 295.8 (Provisional) for the previous week due to higher prices of poultry chicken (6%), condiments & spices (3%) and milk, gram, fish-inland and fruits & vegetables (1% each). However, the prices of moong (3%) and fish-marine, maize and arhar (1% each) declined.
The index for 'Non-Food Articles' group declined marginally to 288.1 (Provisional) from 288.2 (Provisional) for the previous week due to lower prices of raw cotton (1%). However, the prices of raw silk and raw rubber (1% each) moved up.
FUEL, POWER, LIGHT & LUBRICANTS (Weight 14.23%)
The index for this major group and annual rate of inflation calculated on point to point basis remained unchanged at their previous week's level of 386.7 (Provisional) and 14.27 percent (Provisional). The rate of inflation was -10.05 percent during the corresponding week (ended 11/07/2009) of the previous year.
Build up inflation over the week, financial year end and over the year is given below for some important items.
Next date of press release: 29/07/2010 for the week ending 17/07/2010
Wholesale Price Index and Rates of Inflation
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| Week Ending 10th July, 2010 | |||||
| Commodities/Major Groups/Groups/Sub-Groups | Weight | WPI July 10, 2010 | Latest week over week | Build up from end March | Year on year | 52 week Average
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| 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | ||||
| Primary Articles | 22.03 | 307.5 | 0.23 | 0.42 | 6.02 | 4.27 | 6.45 | 16.48 | 13.92 |
| Food Articles | 15.40 | 297.6 | 0.92 | 0.61 | 8.40 | 3.37 | 11.93 | 12.47 | 16.25 |
| Cereals | 4.41 | 267.1 | 0.32 | 0.15 | 3.23 | -1.48 | 12.08 | 5.87 | 11.65 |
| Rice | 2.45 | 251.6 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 2.73 | -0.12 | 16.74 | 6.12 | 11.81 |
| Wheat | 1.38 | 262.4 | -0.36 | -0.11 | 1.47 | -5.30 | 2.27 | 5.81 | 10.42 |
| Pulses | 0.60 | 377.8 | 3.32 | -0.84 | 12.29 | 4.83 | 22.03 | 23.79 | 32.29 |
| Vegetables | 1.46 | 295.9 | 4.55 | -0.13 | 68.63 | 49.67 | 26.93 | -9.92 | 10.71 |
| Potatoes | 0.26 | 213.9 | 5.53 | 1.71 | 81.36 | 21.05 | 72.06 | -45.04 | 29.95 |
| Onions | 0.09 | 213.3 | 3.12 | 0.00 | -15.20 | -4.05 | 28.47 | -7.86 | 8.89 |
| Fruits | 1.46 | 276.6 | 2.53 | 1.13 | -13.40 | -17.65 | 3.29 | 10.02 | 10.11 |
| Milk | 4.37 | 289.1 | 0.00 | 1.23 | 4.50 | 1.72 | 9.51 | 17.33 | 14.68 |
| Non-Food Articles | 6.14 | 288.1 | -1.61 | -0.03 | 4.88 | 2.24 | -2.57 | 20.75 | 9.84 |
| Fibres | 1.52 | 244.3 | 1.05 | -0.73 | 6.28 | 2.17 | -9.15 | 15.56 | 5.98 |
| Oil Seeds | 2.67 | 267.3 | -1.72 | 0.15 | 5.36 | 2.73 | -1.87 | 6.20 | 4.70 |
| Minerals | 0.48 | 866.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -16.43 | 26.64 | -13.99 | 53.47 | 4.14 |
| Fuel, Power, Light & Lubricants | 14.23 | 386.7 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.42 | 6.88 | -10.05 | 14.27 | 3.94 |
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas | 1.84 | 406.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 14.94 | -7.42 | 15.30 | -2.35 |
| Petrol | 0.89 | 284.4 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.04 | 8.59 | -11.86 | 15.28 | 1.47 |
| High Speed Diesel Oil | 2.02 | 552.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.46 | 6.15 | -5.88 | 14.67 | 3.81 |
INDEX NUMBERS OF WHOLESALE PRICES IN INDIA BY
GROUPS & SUB-GROUPS (BASE: 1993-94=100)
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MAJOR GROUP/GROUP | W E E K E N D I N G |% CHANGE
& SUB-GROUP |----------------------------------------------| DURING
|10.07.2010|03.07.10|12.06.10|15.05.10|11.07.09| THE WEEK
| PROVISIONAL | FINAL |
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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I PRIMARY 307.5 306.2 301.3 304.7 264.0 0.4
ARTICLES
(A) Food Articles 297.6 295.8 295.3 296.3 264.6 0.6
a. Food 280.4 280.5 279.3 281.0 258.7 -
Grains(Cereals)
a1. Cereals 267.1 266.7 265.1 267.4 252.3 0.1
a2. Pulses 377.8 381.0 383.1 380.4 305.2 -0.8
b. Fruits & 286.3 284.9 288.2 293.1 290.0 0.5
Vegetables
b1. Vegetables 295.9 296.3 301.6 271.9 328.5 -0.1
b2. Fruits 276.6 273.5 274.8 314.3 251.4 1.1
c. Milk 289.1 285.6 285.6 284.2 246.4 1.2
d. Eggs,Meat & 349.6 348.2 343.6 344.4 275.5 0.4
Fish
e. Condiments & 388.4 379.1 375.8 372.2 289.8 2.5
Spices
f. Other Food 220.6 220.6 225.0 224.3 243.0 -
Articles
(B) Non-Food 288.1 288.2 286.7 281.4 238.6 -
Articles
a. Fibres 244.3 246.1 247.8 240.7 211.4 -0.7
b. Oil Seeds 267.3 266.9 265.1 260.1 251.7 0.1
c. Other Non-Food 350.8 350.3 346.7 342.3 241.8 0.1
Articles
(C) Minerals 866.2 866.2 674.9 866.2 564.4 -
a. Metallic 1330.2 1330.2 1019.7 1330.2 842.3 -
Minerals
b. Other Minerals 133.4 133.4 130.4 133.4 125.6 -
II FUEL,POWER, 386.7 386.7 370.2 372.5 338.4 -
LIGHT & LUBRICANTS
A. Coal Mining 285.7 285.7 285.7 285.7 251.8 -
B. Minerals Oil 480.7 480.7 447.0 451.6 414.4 -
C. Electricity 299.3 299.3 299.3 299.3 269.2 -
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Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Railways
Recharge Coupons for Mobile Phones to be Made Available at Railway Stations
New Delhi: July 22, 2010.
In yet another passenger friendly initiative, the Ministry of Railways has decided that the rechargeable coupons for mobile phones would be made available for the benefit of the passengers at the STD/PCO booths at Railway Stations. As per the decision, all Zonal Railways are being permitted to allow sale of recharge coupons from the existing STD/PCO booths at the Railway stations which opt for selling the recharge coupons on payment of the following additional license fee as per the category of the station.
| Category of Station | Additional License Fee per month |
| A-1 and A | Rs. 500/- |
| B and C | Rs. 300/- |
| D, E and F | Rs. 200/- |
The STD/PCO booths opting for the scheme will be required to display a sign indicating that "recharge coupons for mobile phone are available" and will not be allowed to display the name of service provider companies.
The above approval is being initially granted for a period of one year only i.e. upto 30th June 2011. Thereafter, the scheme will be reviewed by the Railway Board on the basis of detailed information regarding number of booths opting for the scheme, additional license fee realized etc. to be received from all Zonal Railways.
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Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Tourism
26 CBSE Schools to Offer "Hospitality and Tourism" as a Vocational Course from the Academic Session 2010-11 under a Pilot Project
New Delhi: July 22, 2010.
26 CBSE schools have opted for "Hospitality and Tourism" as a vocational course from the current academic session 2010-11 under a pilot project. An MoU to offer Hotel Management and Catering Technology courses for XI and XII class students in Central Board of Secondary Education schools, was signed between National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT), New Delhi and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi on Tuesday, 20TH July 2010. Following is the list of CBSE schools offering "Hospitality and Tourism" as a vocational course.
Kendriya Vidyalayas
| Sl. No. | Name of the Schools |
| 1. | KV No. 1, Gwalior |
| 2. | KV Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad |
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
| Sl. No. | Name of the Schools |
| 1. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ratibad, PO Suraj Nagar, Distt. Bhopal M.P 462002 |
| 2. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dhanansu, Distt. Ludhiana Punjab 141112 |
| 3. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Theog, Shimla (HP) |
| 4. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kherli PO Bhandarej Distt. Dausa Rajasthan 303501 |
| 5. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pipersand, PO Sarojini Nagar, Distt. Lucknow 226005 |
| 6. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gargarkote, Suyalbari Distt Nainital 263135 |
| 7. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kolara Kalan Distt Agra UP 282003 |
| 8. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gajokhar, PO Parasara Distt. Varanasi 221206 |
| 9. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Satari, Valpoi Distt. North Goa, Goa 403506 |
| 10. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Cuttack, Orissa |
| 11. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hamirpur (HP) |
| 12. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Anantnag (J&K) |
| 13. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ambala Haryana |
| 14. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rohtak Haryana |
| 15. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Panipat, Haryana |
| 16. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Saraikela, Jharkhand |
| 17. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Nalbari (Assam) |
| 18. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, South Sikkim, Sikkim |
| 19. | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Bishnupur (Manipur) |
Schools of Central Tibetan School Administration
| Sl. No. | Name of the Schools |
| 1. | Central School for Tibetan, Darjeeling, West Bengal, Darjeeling |
| 2. | Central School for Tibetans, Chotta Shimla, Dist. Shimla 171002 |
Schools of Delhi Government
| Sl. No | Name of the Schools |
| 1. | 19860291 Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, Delhi Cantt. New Delhi |
| 2. | 1411008 Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, FU Block, Pitampura, Delhi |
| 3. | 1413010 SCSD Govt. Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Sec IX, Rohini, Delhi |
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Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Directorate of Film Festivals to Organise Retrospective of ANG Lee Films Festival from 23- 25 July,
at Sri Fort Auditorium
Festival in Collaboration with Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre
New Delhi: July 22, 2010.
The Directorate of Film Festivals in collaboration with Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre, New Delhi will be hosting acclaimed Director Ang Lee's Retrospective Film Festival from 23rd to 25th July,2010 at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.
The five films that will be screened for audiences are: "FINE LINE", "PUSHING HANDS", "THE WEDDING BANQUET", "EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN" and "CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON".
Out of the 5 films being showcased, 4 have been produced by famous international producer Mr. Hus Li Kong who will be the guest of honour at the inaugural function in Delhi. Mr. Ang Lee attributes his success to him and feels that without Mr. Hsu, he would not have been where he is today. Mr. Lee has sent message for Indian viewers in DVD which will be screened at the inauguration.
Ang Lee is a symbol of Taiwan's creativity. He is one of 7 directors to win the Oscar, the Golden Globe, Director's Guild and BAFTA for the same movie "BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN"(2005). All his films have been very well received by the audiences not only in Taiwan but all over the world because of the striking diversity, as well as Lee's recurring themes of alienation, marginalization and repression. "I Can't Live Without You" won the Golden Peacock Award at International Film Festival of India, 2009. Seeing the popularity of Taiwanese cinema and its physical and global appeal, thereafter, the movies will be showcased in Pune and Kolkata. This festival traces Ang Lee's journey starting from his first college.
Many of Lees's films, particularly his early Chinese trilogy, have focused on the interactions between modernity and tradition. The movement from family drama, period drama, the Western, the martial arts epic and the comic strip has all been given the Lee treatment. His settings too are as diverse as modern Taipei, Victorian England, Civil War America and Qing-dynasty China. Some of his films have had a light-hearted comic tone which marks a break from tragic historical realism. In short, Lee is the perfect living example of globalization and its effect on the film world.
Entry is free.
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Government of India
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Planning Commission
Funding of Phase II of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Scheme approved
New Delhi: July 22, 2010.
The Cabinet Committee on Unique Identification Authority of India related issues (CC-UIDAI) today approved the commencement of Phase II of the scheme at an estimated cost of Rs 3023.01 crore. Of this, an amount of Rs. 477.11 crore would be towards recurring establishment expenditure and Rs. 2,545.90 crore would be towards non-recurring project related expenditure.
The estimated cost includes project components for issue of 10 crore UID numbers by March 2011 and recurring establishment costs for the entire project phase of five years ending March 2014.
The first set of 10 crore UID numbers are expected to be issued between August 2010 and March 2011. Thereafter, 600 million UID numbers are expected to be issued within the next three years. The UID project would provide unique numbers to all residents of India.
The UIDAI proposes to collect the demographic and biometric attributes of residents through various agencies of the Central and the State Governments and others who, in normal course of their activities, interact with the residents. These entities are described as "Registrars" of the UIDAI. Examples of such Registrars at the State level are the Departments of Rural Development (for MNREGA) and Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs (for PDS). At the central level these entities could be Banks, LIC and Oil Marketing Companies. As the NPR exercise is also going on, the Registrar General of India will also be an important Registrar for the purpose of collection of demographic and biometric data for the project.
Background:
The UID project, established last year, is primarily aimed at ensuring inclusive growth by providing a form of identity to those who do not have any identity. It seeks to provide UID numbers to the marginalised sections of society and thus would strengthen equity. Apart from providing identity, the UID will enable better delivery of services and effective governance.
The Phase 1 of the scheme comprised (i) Setting up necessary infrastructure for offices at headquarters and regional headquarters, (ii) Creating testing facilities for running the Pilots and Proof of Concept (PoC) experiments, (iii) Initial work of creating standards in various areas of operations, (iv) Setting up of a Project Management Unit (PMU) and hiring of consultants for preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for various components of the project. The Phase I proposal was approved by the SFC in its meeting held in November 2009 and by the Finance Minister subsequently.
The UIDAI has since established its Headquarters at New Delhi and six out of the eight Regional Offices. The UIDAI Technology Centre has been set up and a test data centre has also been hired at Bengaluru. The standards for various biometric attributes, demographic data standards and verification procedures have been formulated. The Proof of Concept experiments undertaken in three States have been completed in June 2010. Thus the objectives of Phase I of the scheme have been largely achieved.
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Government of India
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Inclusion of the Caste 'Adrakhi' in the Central Lists of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in respect of the State of Bihar
New Delhi: July 22, 2010.
The Union Cabinet today approved the addition of the caste 'Adrakhi' in the Central List of OBCs for the State of Bihar at Entry No. 132. This is based on the recommendation of the National Commission for Backward Classes.
Inclusion of the community in the above list will enable it to avail the benefits of reservation in Central Government services and posts as well as in Central education institutions, thus contributing to the goal of equity and inclusiveness.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will notify the caste 'Adrakhi' in the Central list of OBCs for the State of Bihar.
ad/lv/dk/kol/13:22 hrs.
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Government of India
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Inclusion/amendment in the Central Lists of OBCs in respect of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh,
Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan and the Union Territory of Daman & Diu approved
New Delhi: July 22, 2010.
The Union Cabinet today accorded approval for inclusion/amendment of the names of the castes and communities in the Central Lists of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in respect of Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Rajasthan and the Union Territory of Daman & Diu.
This is based on the recommendation of the National Commission for Backward Classes.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will notify for the first time the Central list of OBCs in respect of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, and also make Amendments in the Central Lists of OBCs in respect of four States (Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan) and one UT (Daman & Diu).
Inclusion of these communities in the Central list of OBCs will enable them to avail the benefits of reservation in Central Government services and posts as well as in Central education institutions, thus contributing to the goal of equity and inclusiveness.
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Government of India
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Ministry of Power
Follow-on Public Offer for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
New Delhi: July 22, 2010.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved the Follow-on Public Offer (FPO) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) of 84,17,68,246 (Eighty Four crore seventeen lakh sixty eight thousand two hundred forty six) Equity shares of Rs.10 each constituting 20% of existing paid-up capital. This comprises fresh issue of 42,08,84,123 Equity Shares (10% of existing paid-up capital) and offer for Sale (Disinvestment) of 42,08,84,123 Equity Shares (10% of existing paid-up capital) by selling Shareholder i.e. the President of India.
Additional resources generated through the issue of an FPO will be utilized by PGCIL in its investment programmes.
PGCIL will be required to approach the capital market for raising funds through issue of fresh equity for funding its investment programme commencing from Financial Year 2010-11. The requirement of funds to be raised through issue of fresh equity for funding the capital expenditure for the balance XI plan period will be in the order of Rs 4200 crore. The fresh issue of FPO would result in the PGCIL meeting with the CERC allowed norms of 30% equity contributions during the XI Plan period.
PGCIL went for a maiden Initial Public Offering (IPO) of equity shares consisting of issue of fresh equity shares with 10% of paid up capital and disinvestment of Government of India equity holding of 5% of paid up capital in October 2007 through the book building process and the issue was subscribed 64.50 times. The shares of the PGCIL got listed in the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on 5.10.2007. PGCIL raised Rs. 2984 crore at the issue price of Rs. 52/- per share out of which Rs. 995 crore was paid to the Government of India towards the disinvestment proceeds and the balance amount, after meeting the issue expenses, was utilized for capital expenditure of identified projects during the financial year 2007-08 and 2008-09.
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