No threat of disruption in power supply- Coal minister

Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday reviewed coal production and supply situation in the country. Later in a Facebook post, Joshi assured everyone that there is absolutely no threat of disruption in power supply. He said there is sufficient coal stock of 43 million tonnes with Coal India which is equivalent to 24 days coal demand. He added that thermal power plants have rolling stock being replenished with daily supply. Moreover, with the withdrawal of monsoons, coal despatches are set to rise in the coming days thereby increasing coal stocks. The Minister reiterated that there is sufficient coal stock and asked people to not fall for fear mongering.

-In West Bengal,before the rituals of Durga Puja commences, people are seen hitting the road and gathering in and around Puja pandals, raising concern about spreading the Covid infection. Traditionally Durga Puja begins from Sasthi but in Kolkata, people at large have started visiting the big budget Pandals since the last three to four days. Most renowned Puja organizers have thrown their pandals open for the spectators to avoid crowding on the five days of festivity. The State Government also issued guidelines regarding following Covid norms. However, people in general are seen flouting the norms which raises concern of spreading the Covid-19 infection. The Director of State Health Services Dr Ajay Chakraborty alerts people and asks all to behave sensibly to avoid the possible third wave. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also been appealing to people to maintain covid guidelines and enjoy the festival safely. 

-The J&K Administrative Council (AC) have decided to reduce the Sales Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to one per cent. This decision is part of slew of measures taken by the Govt. recently to promote air traffic to J&K.  Recently, the air strip at Jammu Airport was extended and consequently, airlines were allowed to operate flights to full capacity. Additionally, late evening flights were allowed both at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. These measures are expected to ensure affordable airfares for flights operating to Jammu and Srinagar airports. However, with the reduced airfare on account of reduction in Sales Tax on ATF, the air-traffic is expected to increase which will boost both tourism and economic activities in the region.

-MoS PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh has said that the Modi Government is focusing on Agriculture Start-Ups and this is the golden period of Agriculture happening in India under Prime Minister and technological interventions, research and innovation in agriculture under his leadership will double the farmers income by 2022. Dr. Singh shared his views on Sunday while attending the concluding ceremony of 5-day long Northern India Regional Agriculture Fair 2021 at SKUAST Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Singh said that PM Narendra Modi is serious towards agriculture development in India that can be judged from the fact that two new Ministries, Jal Shakti and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship have been created only to promote agriculture and doubling the farmers income by 2022.

-The National President of Bharatiya Janata Party J.P. Nadda said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been able to implement many welfare schemes for the farmers.Speaking at the inaugural function of the office building of BJP Manipur Pradesh in Imphal on Sunday, Nadda said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government has been implementing many welfare schemes for the farmers and women.The country is developing under the leadership of Narendra Modi. The COVID-19 vaccination drive is one of the largest vaccination campaigns in the world and it is going to achieve a hundred crore doses in a few days.Talking about his party, the BJP National President said that the citizens of the country have  faith in BJP and the party always works for integration, development and innovation.