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News Views
Unedited Footage of Mahatma Gandhi
National Film Archive of India (NFAI) has discovered 30 reels of unedited
footage on Mahatma Gandhi that amounts to almost six hours of duration.
T
hese 35mm celluloid footages, unedited and
stock shots with title cards in between, are taken
by several prominent film studios of the time,
such as Paramount, Pathe, Warner, Universal, British
Movietone, Wadia Movietone etc.
“It is indeed a very wonderful discovery for NFAI,
coming at a time when the entire world is celebrating
the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. There
seems to be some rare footages in this collection while
many visuals are now part of available short films and
documentaries. Some of these shots have been used but
some visuals seem unique”, said Director NFAI, Shri
Prakash Magdum.
The major highlight of the discovery is a rare half-
an-hour footage that has visuals of a special train
carrying Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes from Madras to
Rameshwaram. The stunning visuals show thousands of
people thronging to stations like Chettinad, Sivaganga,
Chidambaram, Manamadurai junction, Ramnad,
Pudukkottai junctions in Tamil Nadu, with folded hands
and tears in eyes to have a glimpse of the urn carrying
the Mahatma’s ashes.
Railway stations into
Digital hubs
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd a body
behind transforming Railway stations into
Digital hubs by providing public Wi-Fi at
major Railway stations held its 19th Annual
General Meeting. Currently 4900+ stations
are live with RailTel’s RailWire Wi-Fi.
R
ailTel has achieved a turnover Chairman and Managing Director cities of the country and several
of Rs.1017 crore and posted a Shri Puneet Chawla, addressing rural areas. Along with a strong a
Profit before Tax amounting stakeholders gave these details reliable network of 52000+ RKM of
to Rs. 179 crore and net profit of and apprised them of the latest Optic fibre RailTel has two tier III
Rs.110 crore during 2018-19 on developments and future plans of the data centers as well, RailTel is at the
standalone basis. company. forefront of providing nationwide
Total dividend payout for the FY RailTel Corporation is a “Mini Broadband Telecom & Multimedia
2018-19 would be Rs.64.20 crore Ratna (Category-I)” PSU. It is one of Network in all parts of the country
(including interim dividend of Rs.18 the largest neutral telecom services in addition to modernization of
crore) which is 58.36% of PAT as providers in the country owning Train operations and administration
approved by the shareholders in the a Pan-India optic fiber network of network systems for Indian
AGM. covering all important towns & Railways.
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News Views
Youth Co:Lab
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n a latest initiative to recognize and investors, who will help equip will focus on six SDGs: SDG 5
young people as critical drivers them with entrepreneurial skills. (Gender Equality), SDG 6 (Clean
of sustainable development, The initiative will also convene Water and Sanitation), SDG 7
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a series of youth dialogues across (Affordable and Clean Energy),
NITI Aayog and United Nations several cities such as New Delhi, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic
Development Programme (UNDP) Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai Growth), SDG 12 (Sustainable
India launched Youth Co:Lab to promote entrepreneurship across Consumption and Production) and
which aims at accelerating social India. SDG 13 (Climate Action).
entrepreneurship and innovation in AIM and UNDP, as part of Sharing his views on the
young India. UNSDF signed between NITI Aayog significance of youth led
To mark the launch, a Letter of and UN India, are collaborating to entrepreneurship, Mission Director
Intent (LOI) was signed between spread awareness about different Ramanan Ramanathan said that
AIM, NITI Aayog and UNDP India. issues pertaining to youth, the “youth entrepreneurship has immense
Through Youth Co:Lab, young future of work and the Sustainable potential benefits and the most
entrepreneurs and innovators Development Goals (SDG) through significant one is that it creates huge
will get a chance to connect with Youth Co:Lab. employment opportunities in the
governments, mentors, incubators The first phase of Youth Co:Lab country.”
First Indigenous Fuel Cell System
T
he President of India, Shri Mumbai exemplified exploiting conditioning. This system will also
Ram Nath Kovind, unveiled materials of science developments meet the requirement of efficient,
the first Indigenous High at CSIR laboratories into practice by clean and reliable backup power
Temperature Fuel Cell System Industry. The 5.0 kW fuel cell system generator for telecom towers, remote
developed by Council of Scientific generates power in a green manner locations and strategic applications
and Industrial Research (CSIR) in using methanol / bio-methane, with as well. This development would
partnership with Indian industries heat and water as bi-products for replace Diesel Generating (DG) sets
under India’s flagship program further use; amounting to greater and help reduce India’s dependence
named “New Millennium Indian than 70% efficiency, which otherwise on crude oil.
Technology Leadership Initiative may not be possible by other energy The developed technology is world
(NMITLI)” on the occasion of CSIR sources. class and the development has placed
Foundation Day at VigyanBhawan, The Fuel Cells developed are India in the league of developed
New Delhi. based on High Temperature Proton nations which are in possession of
A unique example of Public-Private Exchange Membrane (HTPEM) such a knowledgebase. The Fuel
Partnership (PPP) among CSIR’s Technology. The development Cells fit well in India’s mission of
three Laboratories [CSIR-NCL, is most suitable for distributed replacing diesel with green and
Pune; CSIR-NPL, New Delhi & stationary power applications like; alternate fuels. The development of
CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi (Chennai for small offices, commercial units, fuel cell technology is indigenous
Center)] and two Indian industries; data centers etc.; where highly and carries immense national
M/s Thermax Limited, Pune and reliable power is essential with importance in terms of non-grid
M/s Reliance Industries Limited, simultaneous requirement for air- energy security.
September 2019: 91,916 crore GST
T
he total gross GST revenue for the month of August up to 30th crore for the SGST.
collected in the month of September, 2019 is 75.94lakh. The revenue during September,
September, 2019 is 91,916 The government has settled 2019 is declined by 2.67% in
crore of which CGST is 16,630 21,131 crore to CGST and 15,121 comparison to the revenue during
crore, SGST is 22,598 crore, IGST crore to SGST from IGST as regular September, 2018. During April-
is 45,069 crore (including 22,097 settlement. The total revenue earned September, 2019 vis-à-vis 2018, the
crore collected on imports) and Cess by Central Government and the State domestic component has grown by
is 7,620 crore(including 728 crore Governments after regular settlement 7.82% while the GST on imports has
collected on imports). The total in the month of September, 2019 is shown negative growth and the total
number of GSTR 3B Returns filed 37,761 crore for CGST and 37,719 collection has grown by 4.90%.
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Cover Story
Uttar Pradesh:
Challenges to Opportunities
On 19th September 2019, Adityanath Yogi government of Uttar
Pradesh, completed its 2.5 years. In the past two-and-half years
UP was pulled out from a state of identity crisis by converted
challenges to opportunities.
• Tarsh Sharma
T he state has created a record
in the implementation
of various central schemes,
strengthening the nation under
the dynamic leadership of Yogi
Adityanath, The Chief Minister
ups. Uttar Pradesh is surrounded
by Uttarakhand and Nepal in its
northern parts where as Delhi,
including the Pradhan Mantri and his pro-active team. Uttar Haryana lies in the western
Awas Yojana, Saubhagya Yojana, Pradesh, undoubtedly is a state areas while the eastern part is
Kisan insurance. which is abundant in natural surrounded by Bihar and Southern
and mineral resources, perennial by Madhya Pradesh and it
Uttar Pradesh is the
water resources with major rivers assumes strategic importance for
perfectly blended envisage of
of states like Ganga, Yamuna, Indian defense. The state surely
India’s history, heritage, art
massive manpower resources of unfurls great potentials in terms
and culture and a flash of the
working age, vast agricultural of building a better tomorrow and
growing economy, technology
based regions and the growing opportunities for workforce and
and development. Now, the
service and manufacturing set investors both.
state is taking an edge over
Infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh has over 4,800 km of national highways and over 10,000 km of state highways.
The industrial park in Noida has about 4000 functioning industrial units with the state-of-art physical
infrastructure.
The latest Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) data for registered manufacturing industries for the year 2013-
14 show per unit invested capital in the state at INR 11.72 million for its "UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL
FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH" of 45, 14,463 units.
Uttar Pradesh has about 1,500 ITIs and ITCs with an annual intake of approximately 0.18 million students.
There are about 350 polytechnics, both government and private, with an annual intake of about 100,000
students. In addition, there are nearly 800 degree-level institutions, mostly in private sector, with an annual
intake of 250,000 in technical courses (engineering and management).
NSDC estimates that 11 million jobs are to be generated in the state between 2012 and 2022.
10 Politics & Democracy October 2019Cover Story
Focal Industries Skills & Manufacturing
Uttar Pradesh accounts
Opportunities The State of Uttar Pradesh
for major Focal About 82 per cent of has potential to produce
industries that include males and one-fourth of more than 4000 MW of
Cement Manufacturing, females in the age-group Biomass power.
Vegetable production, of 15-59 years form
Uttar Pradesh accounts for
oils production, Textiles the labor force in Uttar
28.03 per cent of India’s
crafting, Cotton, yarn, Pradesh.
sugar production.
Sugar, Carpet, Brassware, After agriculture,
Glassware & Bangles The state has the longest
the other important
production industries as network of rivers and
industrial sectors in
well. canals at 28,500 kms
terms of employment
fostering the agriculture
The chemicals' sector are manufacturing and
sector.
has shown growth more construction, with each
than 100% in terms of employing about 13.2 per Uttar Pradesh is the largest
production. cent and 13.6 per cent of producer of electronic
the workforce respectively goods and is the fourth
Adobe Systems India largest exporter of
in 2011-12.
Pvt Ltd, Computer software products from the
Sciences Corporation Literacy rate is of about 70
country with more than
India (CSC), Dabur India per cent in Uttar Pradesh.
US $ 900 million worth.
Ltd, ST Microelectronics In the span of next ten
(STM), Birlasoft Ltd., years, the NSDC estimates
Jaypee Group, Cadence, show maximum demand
Ingersoll-Rand India Ltd for skilled workers at
(IRIL), Delphi Automotive 37 per cent of the total
System, LG Electronics incremental demand. This
India Ltd (LGEIL), HCL is expected to be followed
Technologies, Indo Gulf by semi-skilled workers at
Fertilisers Ltd, EXL 35 per cent, and minimally
Service Holdings Inc, skilled workers at 28 per
Honda SIEL Cars India cent.
Ltd, are among the major
industry giants who are According to the latest
already contributing and Sixth Economic Census,
manufacturing in Uttar there were 6.7 million
Pradesh. enterprises in Uttar
Pradesh where, in these
enterprises provided
employment to 13.75
million persons in the
state.
October 2019 Politics & Democracy 11Cover Story
In the past two-and-half years UP was pulled out
from a state of identity crisis as we converted
challenges to opportunities.
On March 19, 2017, the BJP government was
formed in the state after a 14-year-exile and our
biggest challenge was to change the perception
that people had of Uttar Pradesh.
We have set a benchmark for good governance,
development and faith.
The condition of farmers in the state was very
bad and they were forced to commit suicide. We
gave a number of schemes to the farmers. Crop
loans up to Rs. 1 lakh given to 86 lakh farmers
in the state were waived off and record purchase
of crops was done. UP has the highest number of
beneficiaries of Pradhanamntri Kisan Samman
Yojna in country and 25 lakh houses were given
during our tenure under PM Awas Yojna.
There has not been a single incident of riot in the
state in the past two-and-half years. The dreaded
criminals have either fled from the state or are
in jail. There has been a sharp decline in dacoity,
rape, extortion, loot and riot cases. As many as
41 new police stations have been opened in the
state.
In the past two-and-half years 50 lakh children
Yogi Adityanath have been enrolled in government primary
Chief Minister, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh schools.
The branding of the Kumbh Mela was done at an
international level and 137 countries were invited
to attend the event.
We have built roads, connected airports and now
we are set to start the Purvanchal Expressway
from next year.
20 to 25 thousand crores will be invested in
coming months in defence corridor and it will
generate more than 2 lakh employment.
Our government is working towards making
the idea of Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’ a
reality. Women’s dignity is being honoured. The
infiltrators are being chased out of the country
through NRC (National Register of Citizens).
12 Politics & Democracy October 2019Cover Story
Transforming Uttar Pradesh
With the upcoming reforms in the state being the most prefren- the 4th largest state of the country,
“Ease of Doing Business in UP”, tial choice of investors for their Uttar Pradesh is the golden quad-
“The Industrial Investment and FDIs in India. Currently, the state rilateral mapping almost 250,000
Employment Promotion Policy contributes to 8.4% total GDP of kms road network, around 9000
2017” and special incentives the nation with nation’s largest kms railways network and higher
to SCs/STs and women section working population constituting altitude of air connectivity to the
will be the major key factors for as much as 56%. Uttar Pradesh all parts of country and major
transforming Uttar Pradesh and its state aims at providing a transpar- international destinations to cover
scenario in the longer run. And, ent framework for the investors in the couple of years.
with these master moves, Uttar so that it is an easy road to map
Pradesh goverment is taking up with rewarding experience. Being
Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy
The newly framed policy by the government in the guidance of current chief minister of the state for indus-
trial investment and employment prospects to be generated is striving on to leverage the growing potentials
as well as back front economic dynamics of the state. This policy is eyed on benefiting majorly those indus-
tries whic h are lacking investments and wherein the skilled youth of the state can be best utilized and ben-
efited as well with employment for t heir livelihood. The industrial investment policy aims at bringing the
largest share of investment from national and international market making Uttar Pradesh prime choice of
investors providing them most liberal, lucrative and easy going policy and industrial framework.
Do you know?
(Achievements of Yogi Adityanath in 2.5 years)
• Yogi Adityanath became the 22nd Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on March 19, 2017.
• Work started on the Poorvanchal expressway and progress has been made in the Bundelkhand
expressway plan. Another expressway planned from Meerut to Prayagraj has been named Ganga
expressway.
• Till 2017, Uttar Pradesh only had two airports but now there are six airports functioning. Work
is in progress on 11 more airports and two international airports are being developed by the state
government at Jewar near Greater Noida and in Kushinagar.
• The first waterway in the country has been set up connecting Haldia in West Bengal with Varanasi in
Uttar Pradesh.
• In the last two-and-a-half years, the state government has given 2.25 lakh jobs to the youth of the
state. 20 lakh people have got employed indirectly because of the investment. 4 lakh youth have
either been employed in the MSME sector or have started their own units.
• The state government paid more than Rs. 74,000 crore to sugarcane farmers.
• In the last two years, the state government has succeeded in getting investment more than Rs. 2
trillion.
• A defence expo is scheduled to take place in Lucknow in February 2020.
October 2019 Politics & Democracy 13Inside Track
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra’s Dance
Drama ‘SHRIRAM’
T
he Vice President of India, described the Ramayana as a heritage
Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu of the entire mankind and called for
has said that the epics like efforts to preserve, propagate and
Ramayana reminds about ones pious deepen peoples understanding of
duty to perform in the larger interest this immortal epic. “As we know,
of the society and the country. He tradition is best preserved through
asked everyone take a small step on constant re-creation,” he added
a daily and regular basis on issues Saying that the epic of Ramayana
of common good such as controlling reminds people of their duty towards
pollution, saving water or preserving the world, society, and family, Shri
the environment and others to make Naidu said that the epic also defines
the world a better place. the relationship of human beings
“The Ram Rajya is waiting to be with each other, and with mother
realized. Our smallest contribution earth, nature, birds, and animals.
will help in realizing the ideal Ram Talking about the core values of
Rajya – a truly enlightened ethical the Ramayana and its essence, the
democratic society.” he added. Vice President said that Ramleela give the audience, but it makes
Addressing the gathering after was not meant only to recall and people actually realize the message
inaugurating Shriram Bharatiya Kala recreate the episodes in Lord Rama’s that life story of Rama and Sita has
Kendra’s Dance Drama ‘SHRIRAM’ life and enjoy the taste of different for all humanity.
in New Delhi, the Vice President Rasas that the performance would
Aadi Mahotsav
A
adi Mahotsav (Tribal
Festival) organized by Tribal
Cooperative Marketing
Development Federation of India
(TRIFED), Ministry of Tribal Affairs
went off to a colourful start at Expo
Centre Sector-62, Noida (UP).
Smt. Renuka Singh, Minister of
State for Tribal Affairs inaugurated
the festival. Shri Deepak Khandekar,
Secretary, Ministry of Tribal
Affairs, Shri Ramesh Chand Meena,
Chairman TRIFED and many tribal artisans a platform to showcase plans to tap this premium niche
dignitaries were present on the their artistic creations to a bigger market. Thus, ensuring that the
occasion. The festival will continue and wider mark. She spoke about benefit of higher prices accrues to the
from 11 am to 8.30 pm, daily till 8th the unity which can be seen in these tribals.
October, 2019. kinds of events. Secretary, Ministry of Tribal
The Minister took a round of Sh. Ramesh Chand Meena Affairs, Shri Deepak Khandekar
the Mahotsav and interacted with elaborately explained that apart from expressed his happiness to have
the tribal artists and lauded their handicrafts, the tribes gather from successfully launched the event.
significant role in the protection, the forests a range of forest produces He briefed the public and brought
preservation and promotion of the which include various tree-borne to light the schemes and activities
rare folk art and craft of the country. products like flowers, fruits, seeds, of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Trifed
She said that TRIFED is doing barks and leaves and various insect is doing significant work in this
an excellent job by holding such produces like honey. All these are direction and have now embraced
purposeful programmes across the hundred percent organic products. e-commerce and digital platforms to
country for connecting people and Knowing that organic food products take the business forward, he added.
integrating India and for offering command a premium price, Trifed
14 Politics & Democracy October 2019Inside Track
eDantseva Website and Mobile Application
D
r Harsh Vardhan, Union and Ministry of Earth Sciences stated
Minister of Health and that these significant initiatives have
Family Welfare launched taken inspiration from the importance
the eDantseva website and mobile given to digital platforms for people’s
application, the first ever national knowledge and information by the
digital platform on oral health Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra
information and knowledge Modi ji. “e-DantSeva is the first
dissemination. ever national digital platform that
This marks an important milestone provides oral health information both
as e-DantSeva will reach out to more in the form of a website and mobile
than one billion people with one click application,” Dr Harsh Vardhan said.
in the form of a dedicated website and He further added that oral health is
mobile application. The Union Health indispensable for the wellbeing and
Minister also released the Braille good quality of life. “Poor oral health
booklet and Voice over on Oral Health affects growth negatively in all aspects
Education for the visually impaired of human development,” he said. He
individuals, along with the oral health further said that dental caries/cavities other stakeholders aims to sensitize
posters for pregnant women and and periodontal disease remain the the public about the significance of
children. two most prevalent dental diseases maintaining optimum oral health
At the event, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, of the Indian population and dental and equips them with the tools
incumbent minister at Ministry infections have a potential for serious and knowledge to do so, including
of Science & Technology (India), diseases/infections. This initiative awareness on the nearest oral health
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Ministry with AIIMS and service facility.
Day at Sea
“T
he Indian Navy is ready to the Navy has been able to achieve
defend the country against credible deterrence by maintaining
all threats” - Raksha a very high degree of preparedness
Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh said while through regular training, quality
addressing the personnel of Western maintenance and strategic situational
Fleet, during his “day at sea” onboard awareness. He also termed naval
INS Vikramaditya off the Goa coast. deployments as an important tool of
After witnessing the prowess and diplomacy which is essential to build
fire power of the Western Fleet first the Western Fleet which was bonds with friendly nations.
hand, Raksha Mantri said, “I am most immediately deployed in a strong Describing Navy as the key
impressed to see the professionalism, posture in the northern Arabian Sea enabler and guarantor of the India’s
commitment and spirited approach when the Government effectively maritime security, Raksha Mantri
shown by the brave sailors of the responded to the Pulwama attacks said, India’s economic resurgence is
Indian Navy. I am reassured that through strikes on terror camps in directly linked to its overseas trade
the security of our nation is in safe Balakot. He said, “Western Fleet and energy needs, most of which is
hands”. degraded the ability of our adversary by sea. “About 90 percent of India’s
Emphasising that security of India and ensured they did not attempt any international trade by volume and
relies a lot on being strong at sea, misadventure at sea”. Shri Rajnath about 70 percent by value are carried
Shri Rajnath Singh lauded the multi- Singh termed as most significant by sea. As we move towards our
dimensional approach adopted by the the role of Indian Navy to have a goal of 5 trillion dollar economy; the
Navy to ensure safety and security credible “second strike” capability as volume of maritime trade will only
in the country’s areas of maritime a Nuclear deterrent. grow in times to come. Thus, I firmly
interest. He said, the Navy’s Mission Saying that Indian Naval believe that the role of the Indian
Based Deployments at critical ships are continuously deployed Navy in general and the Western
regions of the Indian Ocean have for anti-piracy operations, Raksha Fleet in particular is also critical in
strengthened the maritime security Mantri commended the Navy for ensuring the energy security and
environment in the region. demonstrating and re-affirming its economic growth of the country”, he
Raksha Mantri also commended role as a Net Security Provider in added.
the Indian Ocean Region. He said,
October 2019 Politics & Democracy 15Inside Track
Dasna-Hapur Section of Delhi-Meerut
Expressway
U
nion Minister for Road by more than 1 hour, and bring Shri Keshav Chandra Maurya
Transport & Highways Shri significant reduction in pollution assured that the State government
Nitin Gadkari inaugurated level. He said, highways and will accord priority to solving the
the Dasna-Hapur section of Delhi- infrastructure projects are directly problems before the highways sector,
Meerut Expressway (package-3) in related to the development of an area. as these are important for upliftment
UP’s Pilakhuwa. Shri Gadkari announced that the of people in villages and suburbs.
Ghazipur-Dasna section of this road
Minister of State for Road (package 2) will be completed in next
Transport & Highways Gen (Retd) three months, and the entire Delhi-
V K Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Meerut Expressway will be ready for
of UP Shri Keshav Chandra Maurya, commuters within six months.
Lok Sabha member Shri Rajendra Gen (Retd) V K Singh lauded the
Agrawal, Rajya Sabha member Shri efforts of engineers and construction
Anil Agrawal and several MLAs workers in completing a strong,
were present on the occasion. wide and very useful road in such a
Speaking on the occasion, Shri short time. He said, the government
Gadkari said the Delhi-Meerut has embarked upon an ambitious
Highway will bring prosperity to the infrastructure development plan for
region, and will help in decongesting the NCR, which will change the
the National Capital Region. It will development scenario of the entire
also lead to reduction in travel time area.
Indian defence industry worth $26 billion by 2025
R
aksha Mantri Shri Rajnath ‘New & Strong India’. He hoped
Singh has called for an that the industry partners will come
increased and active up with concrete investment and
participation of the private sector in technological intervention proposals
defence manufacturing to achieve the related to defence and avail the
Government’s target of making the business opportunities present in the
Indian defence industry worth $26 sector. He said, there is a need to
billion by 2025. make the system investor friendly
He was addressing the captains and create a conducive atmosphere
of industry at the 22nd India for the growth of defence production
International Security Expo, 2019 with an increased participation of the
(Defence & Homeland Security). private sector.
Shri Rajnath Singh reaffirmed the Shri Rajnath Singh assured
Government’s aim of inclusive the defence industry that the
growth and making India a $5 trillion Government is open to new ideas
economy by 2025, adding that the and remains committed to harness
defence sector will play a pivotal role the entrepreneurship spirit and
in achieving this goal. “Our aim is to energies of the private sector. “As
make a world class domestic defence a friend, philosopher & guide, the
industry that is self-reliant and less Government is ready to hold frank in DefExpo 2020 to held in Lucknow
dependent on imports”, he added. discussions, even on issues and from 05 – 08 February.
Raksha Mantri stressed that problems”, he said. Raksha Mantri Sharing his vision of making
in its present set up of ‘Minimum expressed confidence that the Indian India an economic powerhouse and
Government and Maximum Defence Industry will touch newer global superpower, Raksha Mantri
Governance’, the Government heights and make India a major said, he wants that every citizen of
plays the role of a facilitator and defence manufacturing hub. He the country feels safe & secure and
the duty of the industry is to work invited domestic as well as foreign works for the progress of the nation
in tandem to realise the vision of defence manufacturers to participate to the best of his/her ability.
16 Politics & Democracy October 2019National Tourism Awards
Award Reward
Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented the National
Tourism Awards 2017-18 on World Tourism Day in New Delhi.
A
total of 76 Awards under
various categories were pre-
sented. The Union Minister
of State for Tourism & Culture (IC)
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel; Secretary-
General of United Nations World
Tourism Organisation (UNWTO),
Mr. ZurabPololikashvili; Tourism
Minister of Paraguay Ms. Sofia Mon-
tiel De Afara; Tourism Secretary Shri
Yogendra Tripathi; DG Tourism Smt.
Meenakshi Sharma, senior officers of
Ministry of tourism and 82 interna-
tional delegates were among those
present on the occasion.
learn about various facets of India’s host country for celebration of World
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice culture, heritage, languages and cui- Tourism Day 2019 by the United
President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu sine and enhance their understand- Nations World Tourism Organization
urged all stake holders of the tourism ing of the unique cultural mosaic of (UNWTO).He congratulated all the
industry to be especially mindful of the country. The Vice President also awardees and said that we believe in
their ecological foot print and called underscored India’s tremendous po- ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’and that is why
for more responsible and sustainable tential in the field of medical tourism our tourists are very important for
tourism practices. He further urged and said that India must leverage its us. He added that the Indian govern-
the people, especially the youth to ancient practices of healing such as ment is continuously taking tourist
visit at least 15 tourist destinations Ayurveda and Yoga to attract more friendly decisions like reduction of
within India by 2022 to give boost to tourists who seek holistic wellness. E-tourist visa fees, making available
domestic tourism, as per the sugges- an extended e-tourist visa, reduction
tion made by Prime Minister Naren- Union Minister of State for Culture in GST on hotel tariffs being some
dra Modi. Shri Naidu urged students & Tourism (IC) expressed his hap- of the recent important ones which
to undertake ‘Bharat Darshan’ to piness at India being selected as the will go a long way in giving boost to
tourism in the country.
The Union Minister said that tour-
ism sector is a revenue generating
sector. But apart from revenue, we
also want to change the perception.
He added that in the last five years
India has improved its position tre-
mendously in world travel and com-
petitiveness index from 65 in 2013
to 34 in 2019. The credit for it goes
to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi who has proudly presented In-
dia at international levels as a brand
ambassador of the country.
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Aviation
Air India introduce new routes
A
ir India connected the city finance capital of India, Mumbai. connecting Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in
of dreams Mumbai with the The service also lend a fillip to sync with the Government’s Regional
dream tourist destination Air India’s Connect India mission, Connectivity Scheme to make flying
Dehradun and the temple city of wherein the national carrier has been accessible to everybody.
Varanasi with an Airbus 319 aircraft
from 28th September, 2019.
Flight AI689 take off from the
CSI Airport at Mumbai at 1025
hrs and reach Jolly Grant airport
at Dehradun at 1240hrs. Then it
leave Dehradun at 1310 hrs to land
at the Lal Bahadur Shastri airport
in Varanasi at 1435 hrs. The return
flight AI690 leave Varanasi at 1505
hrs to arrive at Dehradun at 1630
hours. From Dehradun, the flight take
off at 1700 hrs to reach Mumbai at
1900 hrs.
Scheduled to operate every
Wednesday and Saturday, the flight
fulfil a long-standing demand of
tourists and pilgrims to connect
Dehradun and Varanasi with the
Cathay Pacific: India's Most Admired Brands
C
athay Pacific Airways has been Leaders Conclave in Delhi for its
named one of India's 100 Most outstanding performance in delivering
Admired Brands 2018-19 by a popular, successful and sustainable
global brand consulting firm White Page service, along with its positive
International, reflecting the ceaseless contributions to the aviation industry
dedication Hong Kong’s home airline and the wider Indian economy. Gautam
has to offering unmatched levels Sharma, Principal Consultant at White
of service and an industry-leading Ladder Consulting, presented the award
customer experience. at the grand ceremony to Cathay Pacific
The airline was recognised at the Regional Head of Marketing and Digital
annual Ideasfest 2019 – Thought Sales for South Asia, Abhijit Abhyankar.
Anand Yedery ,Cathay Pacific Regional Head of Marketing and Sales for South Asia,
Middle East and Africa (SAMEA)
It is an incredible honour to be selected as one of India's 100 Most Admired Brands in
the Premium Airline category. Cathay Pacific’s focus has always been on providing a
best-in class passenger experience with innovative and unique offerings that elevate our
customers’ journeys. Our new brand direction, Move Beyond, perfectly captures our
commitment to cementing our reputation as one of the world’s greatest service brands.
This award not only stands as a testament to the hard work put in by all the teams at
Cathay Pacific, but also serves as tremendous motivation for us to achieve even greater
heights in the future. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to White Page
International, UK Asian Business Council and Live from Earth Media for this recognition.
20 Politics & Democracy October 2019Aviation
Etihad Airways: 15 years of service to India
E
tihad Airways, the in September 2004.Three
national carrier of months later, flights were
the United Arab also launched between
Emirates, has completed 15 Abu Dhabi and New
years of service to India. Delhi. Today, Etihad
Celebrating this feat, Airways offers 159
the airline marked its weekly flights spread
anniversary in the country across 10 gateway cities of
by hosting a blood donation Ahmedabad, Bengaluru,
drive at its airport office Chennai, Cochin, Delhi,
in Mumbai, in association Hyderabad, Kolkata,
with a charitable trust Kozhikode, Mumbai and
hospital, The Holy Spirit Thiruvananthapuram.
Hospital. To mark this Seeing India as a
occasion, the airline also cornerstone market that
distributed sweets to all holds a strong historic
guests flying in and out of relation with the UAE,
Mumbai via its four daily Etihad Airways will
services to the city. continue to support growth
Mumbai was the first in India by providing
Indian city to be served consumers with greater
by Etihad Airways with choice, convenience, and
the launch of daily flights connectivity.
GoAir’s inaugural flight Kannur – Kuwait
The wait is over. GoAir, India's fastest-growing airline operated its maiden
flight from Kannur to Kuwait with a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft.
T
he flight takes off from to Kuwait. The flight takes-off from of Kuwait, reveals GoAir’s robust
Kerala’s 2nd Greenfield and Kannur International Airport at 07:00 plans to expand its operations across
4th International Airport that hours (local time) and reach Kuwait the Middle East region. In doing so,
is built on Public Private Partnership at 09:30 hours (local time). The Kannur has emerged as a strategic
in an area of about 2,300 acres. same aircraft pushback and fly from hub for GoAir’s domestic as well as
GoAir’s inaugural flight from Kannur Kuwait at 10:30 hours and reach international operations. Kannur is
to Kuwait has received fantastic Kannur at 18:00 hours. a popular destination for both leisure
response and the flights are fully With Kuwait becoming GoAir’s and business travelers within the
booked. 4th destination in the Gulf region, state of Kerala and the new route to
Reinforcing its commitment to the close on the heels of launching Kuwait will provide more affordable
Middle East market, GoAir operates Muscat, Abu Dhabi, followed by flying options to the international
non-stop daily flights from Kannur Dubai and now the princely state travelers.
Jeh Wadia, Managing Director, GoAir
GoAir is pleased to share that the response to Kannur Kuwait flight has been
overwhelming to say the least. We are very enthused with the way things have progressed
and tomorrow GoAir’s inaugural flight to Kuwait will take-off. Ever since we started
flying international, GoAir has added 16 aircraft to the network in the last 10 months
resulting in 90 new flights. We have added 7 new airports to our network – Phuket, Male,
Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Dubai, Bangkok and Kannur. Tomorrow we will be starting Kuwait
operations – our 8th new airport operations. GoAir will be launching Singapore flights
soon (subject to regulatory approvals).
October 2019 Politics & Democracy 21Aviation
Air Arabia: Weekly flights connecting the
UAE and Austria
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost
carrier, now offers direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna.
T
he non-stop six-hour flight Danube, it is famous for its opera from its hub in Morocco since
to Vienna, will operate four performances, cultural events, October 2018. It currently operates
times a week, on Sundays, baroque architecture, coffee-house flights to more than 170 routes
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, culture and vibrant epicurean scene. across the globe from four hubs
and will be expanded to daily flight Air Arabia has already been located in the Middle East and
service as of mid-December. offering direct flights to Vienna North Africa.
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief
Executive Officer of Air Arabia
and Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and
COO of Vienna Airport officially
inaugurated the new route at a press
briefing in Vienna.
Vienna, Austria’s capital is a
historic and cultural jewel. From
immersive museums, magnificent
castles and palaces toart galleries
and festivals for all senses – one
can experience the diversity of
Austrian culture in Vienna. Dubbed
as the City of music, Vienna has
been associated with music for
centuries, and was home to musical
geniuses of all time such as Mozart,
Beethoven, Schubert and Johann
Strauss.Ideally set on the banks of
Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia
We are pleased to start our direct flights connecting Sharjah and Vienna. This new
service will provide our customers in the UAE and Austria with a great opportunity to
discover the beauty of both countries while enjoying Air Arabia value-for-money offers.
We thank Vienna International Airport for their support and we look forward to a long-
term partnership.
Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport
In recent years, we have seen a significant rise in number of tourists from the UAE and
Vienna is a popular destination amongst Arab travellers. The city of Vienna greatly
benefits from Air Arabia’s new direct flight connection to Vienna Airport. We have
registered close to 13% growth on flights to the Middle East since the beginning of the
year. We look forward to welcoming even more visitors from the Middle East to this
beautiful city. Furthermore, passengers from Vienna will get to visit and explore the
cultural diversity of UAE, courtesy the new flight service from Sharjah.
22 Politics & Democracy October 2019Aviation
Seven additional flydubai destinations from
Dubai International (DXB)
D
ubai-based carrier flydubai help improve connections between to check-in for their flight at the
has announced that flights Emirates and flydubai with smooth Business Class and Economy
to seven destinations will and quick transit times. Class desks in the departures area
move from their current operating The additional 07 points will of Terminal 3. Business Class
base of Terminal 2 and relocate to bring the number of destinations passengers will be able to enjoy
Terminal 3 at Dubai International operated out of Terminal 3 at Dubai lounge access and fast track services
(DXB). Other flydubai services will International (DXB) to 22. This through immigration and security,
continue to operate from Terminal move is part of the innovative while transiting passengers benefit
2. partnership with Emirates that goes from faster connection times.
From 27 October 2019, flights beyond code sharing to several Passengers who have booked
to Almaty, Basra, Dar es Salaam, initiatives spanning commercial, to travel to these destinations
Kilimanjaro, Nur-Sultan, Sofia, and network planning, airport from 27 October will receive
Zanzibar will operate from Terminal operations, the alignment of the communications from flydubai
3. Flights to these destinations frequent flyer programmes and an in advance of their date of travel,
before 27 October will continue enhanced customer journey. informing them of the update to
to operate from Terminal 2. These Passengers booked to travel their travel itinerary.
destinations have been chosen to to these destinations will be able
Alex Mackenzie, Senior Vice President, Airport Services at flydubai
As our partnership with Emirates continues to grow, the addition of these seven destinations to Terminal 3
builds on the success of last year’smove and provides more opportunities for us to optimise connectivity for our
passengers. By working closely together, Emirates and flydubai are able to offer passengers even more options to
travel and to connect from the world’s busiest airport.
Hahn Air: seven new Carriers
H
ahn Air, the German airline Island. "As a small regional airline, to the good reputation and global
and distribution specialist, we are facing great challenges reach of Hahn Air, we were able
added seven new carriers when it comes to getting visibility to immediately increase our
to its leading network of more than outside of the communities where international sales”, says Jeesuk
350 airlines in the third quarter of we provide air services”, says Kee, Deputy General Manager in
2019. Duane Emeny, Airline & Charter the Commercial Department at
The new partners are expanding General Manager of Air Chathams. Jeju Air. “We therefore decided to
their distribution reach with Hahn “Hahn Air's HR-169 product puts expand our partnership by adding
Air’s product HR-169. Travel our flight inventory on the global the product HR-169 and we expect
agents can issue their flights on the market. We have joined the Hahn that this will increase our sales even
insolvency-safe Hahn Air HR-169 Air network only a few months ago, further”. As a Dual Partner of Hahn
ticket, even in markets where the but we are already very happy with Air, Jeju Air is available in selected
airlines are not participating in the the additional revenue they have GDSs under its own code 7C and in
local payment system (e.g. BSP or generated for us." all major GDSs under the Hahn Air
ARC). Another new HR-169 partner Systems designator H1.
Among the new HR-169 is Jeju Air (7C) from South Korea. Five more new HR-169 partners
partners is Air Chathams (3C), The low-cost carrier flies to 73 added in Q3 are Air Peace (P4) from
New Zealand’s largest privately- destinations in 15 Asian countries, Nigeria, Amaszonas Uruguay (Z7),
owned airline. They service eight including China, Japan, Malaysia, MAYAir / Aerocuahonte (5G) from
domestic destinations and just Singapore, Russia and Thailand. Mexico, as well as two regional US
recently introduced their first “We have already been a partner carriers, RavnAir Alaska (7H) and
scheduled international passenger of Hahn Air Systems since 2017 Southern Airways Express (9X).
flight from Auckland to Norfolk using the product H1-Air. Thanks
October 2019 Politics & Democracy 23Hospitality
Ayana Hotels: Festive Season Schedule
H
oliday magic includes
Christmas tree lighting
ceremony, glamorous dining
under the stars, creative cocktails,
hand-delivered presents from Santa
Clause, stylish rooftop countdowns and
other exciting events across the ninety-
hectare resort.
AYANA Hotels in Bali have
unveiled their impressive schedule for
Christmas and New Year’s Eve via
a line-up of festive events, brilliant
entertainment and exclusive amenities.
In December AYANA will be
decorated in traditional red, gold and
bronze Christmas ornaments and will accompany them while sharing an Oscar chic gala evening with the
flowers since the 2019 season theme the season’s joy with family and loved five-course fiesta thoughtfully curated
is ‘Festive in Bloom’. Two giant ones. There are offerings for every to impress you with a contemporary
Christmas trees and the photo booth member of the family and to suit any selection of the best meat cuts and
decorated with the tropical flowers mood. seafood from all over the world.
from Bali will be placed at the lobbies The festive magic will start on
of AYANA and RIMBA to add to the 7 December with the fruit soaking New Year
holiday feel. ceremony and AYANA’s signature On the last Sunday of 2019 everybody
The Resort’s diverse 19 restaurants Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at will be invited to the Sunday Funday
and bars will invite guests to indulge in RIMBA West Lobby. Pool Party at Unique Rooftop Bar &
the magical moments of the holidays Restaurant to enjoy the Mexican food,
through a range of festive menus that Christmas spicy drinks and DJ mixes.
DAVA Steak & Seafood will offer
Galaxy Entertainment Group introduce
GICC and Galaxy Arena
G
alaxy Entertainment Group meetings, incentives, conferences
(GEG), Macau’s leading and exhibitions, this ultimate
integrated resort, hospitality integrated resort and MICE
and entertainment group, officially destinationis the latest addition to
introduced Galaxy International Galaxy Entertainment Group’s ever-
Convention Center (GICC) and expanding integrated resort precinct in
Galaxy Arena. Macau, which will set a new standard
Galaxy International Convention for Macau, while supporting the city’s
Center, together with spectacular vision of becoming a ‘World Center of
events venue Galaxy Arena, is set Tourism and Leisure’.
to establish Asia’s most iconic and Galaxy International Convention
advanced integrated MICE destination Center connects seamlessly with
when it opens in Macau in the first multiple award-winning integrated
half of 2021. resort Galaxy Macau™, with Macau’s
Dr. Lui Che Woo, GBM, MBE, largest collection of luxury hotel
JP, LLD, DSSc, DBA, Chairman of brands under one roof – The Ritz-
Galaxy Entertainment Group, said, Carlton, Macau, Banyan Tree Macau,
“We are honored to introducestate of JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Hotel
of diversifying the economyand
the art MICE and Arena facilities to Okura Macau, Galaxy Hotel™ and
developing Macau into a World
attract new visitors and complement Broadway Hotel.
Center of Tourism and Leisure.”
the Macau Government’s vision
Creatively designed forbespoke
24 Politics & Democracy October 2019Hospitality
The Prince Akatoki London
T
he official opening of The guests after a multi-million-pound we have opened The Prince Akatoki
Prince Akatoki London, the refurbishment. The hotel blends London. This new global brand name
highly-anticipated inaugural are fined Japanese aesthetic with a bares our flagship brand "The Prince"
luxury hotel under the newly unique sense of Western heritage, of Prince Hotels and aims to raise
launched global brand. creating a one-of-a-kind urban the awareness of Prince Hotels by
Centrally located on Great sanctuary. making full use of the brand value
Cumberland Place in Marylebone, Mr. Goto, President & Chief of Prince Hotels in Japan. Akatoki
the 5-star luxury hotel, formerly Executive Officer, Seibu Holdings, is an old expression of Akatsuki
The Arch London now welcomes said: “We are delighted to announce meaning sunrise, before dawn, a
new beginning and speaks to a new
time for Prince Hotels and Resorts,
reflecting our international growth of
the business.”
Interbrand Australia together with
London based B3 Designers have
expertly applied The Prince Akatoki
brand design principles – natural
light, tranquillity, modern Japanese
culture and minimalism – to the
existing building layout. The timeless
facilities include: 82 beautiful guest
rooms and suites; TOKii, a Japanese
inspired restaurant; The Malt Lounge
& Bar, a sophisticated late-night
destination.
Third edition of its annual culinary
competition
H
yatt recently concluded the Satya from Park Hyatt Hyderabad,
Regional semi-final of the third Chef Balaji from Park Hyatt Chennai
edition of its annual culinary and Chef Balpreet from Andaz Delhi
competition, The Good Taste Series – were adjudged winners who will now
India at Andaz Delhi. The Good Taste represent India in the next round at
Series, an annual competition since Vienna in November 2019. At the
2017, is a testament to Hyatt Hotels Vienna competition, three chefs will be
& Resorts’commitment to excellence selected to face off with six other Hyatt
and creativity in food and beverage. chefs in the global final – which will be
The competition which is held globally held in the Middle East in March 2020.
cultivates emerging culinary talent The India edition was judged by
at Hyatt hotels around the world and an eminent panel comprising of Chef
celebrates cultural diversity. Manish Mehrotra, Marryam Reshii,
The 2019 India edition saw 21 Sourish Bhattacharya, Chef Anahita
participants from across Hyatt hotels Dhondy, Chef Radhika Khandelwal,
in India, spend two insightful days Sneh Yadav, Rupali Dean, Rajyasree
celebrating Hyatt’s food philosophy - Sen, Chef Warren Pearson from Grand
“Food-Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Hyatt Gurgaon and Andaz Delhi’s
Served”. The participants had to prepare Chef Vikram Ganpule. The Good
signature recipes using the unique Taste Series provides everyone from
ingredients presented to them in the line cooks to executive sous chefs
mystery box. with an opportunity to showcase and
At the recently concluded regional demonstrate their culinary flair.
area finals held at Andaz Delhi , Chef
October 2019 Politics & Democracy 25Hospitality
ibis Styles East Perth open its gates for guests
T
he world’s largest high-rise visitors, offering easy access to Langley
modular hotel, the ibis Styles Park with views of the stunning Swan
East Perth, officially opened River.
with a ceremonial ribbon cutting led by “It is also perfectly situated for people
the Honourable Paul Papalia, Western attending events at Optus Stadium and the
Australia’s Minister for Tourism and WACA Ground, including the exciting
Simon McGrath Chief Operating Officer Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cup
Accor Pacific. International matches next year.”
Accor, the largest operator of hotels Accor Pacific’s Chief Operating
and resorts in Australia, together with Officer, Simon McGrath, said, “We are
Rehawk Property Group, teamed up very excited to join with Rehawk Property
to build the new-build ibis Styles East Group and the Minister to open the travellers over the past 12 months, which
Perth which spans 18 floors and adds 252 new ibis Styles East Perth, and lead the is encouraging, and we’re confident that
guest rooms to East Perth’s hotel supply - charge on a new generation of design- affordable, fresh hotel product like ibis
specifically geared towards the economy led economy hotels in Australia, in key Styles - alongside Accor’s new Tribe
travel market. locations. Perth and upcoming Art Series Hotel, The
“New, modern hotels such as the “The past five years has seen the Adnate, will work to continue interest in
ibis Styles East Perth are an important economy accommodation sector shift the city for interstate holidaymakers.”
part of Perth’s transformation, which dramatically, both in terms of product and Accor has a strong foothold in Western
has taken place over the past few years,” guest expectations. Quality, comfort, great Australia, offering 22 hotels and resorts
said Tourism Minister Mr Papalia who aesthetics and genuinely warm service. including 14 in Perth and its surrounds.
congratulated Accor on the launch of These are all at the top of the wish list for Ibis Styles East Perth is the 29th Ibis
ibis Styles East Perth and thanked the budget-conscious travellers, and what ibis Styles hotel in Australia, joining the
company for its ongoing commitment to Styles East Perth delivers- at an affordable global Ibis Styles network of more than
Western Australia. price. 260 hotels.
“This hotel is in a great location for “Perth has enjoyed a surge of domestic
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Londoner
P
referred Hotels & Resorts, the sustainability, and its appreciation which includes a state-of-the-art
world’s largest independent for local culture, all of which are 6,092-square-footpillarless ballroom
hotel brand representing demonstrated through the hotel’s that accommodates up to 864 guests
more than 750 hotels, resorts, and architecture and interior design, and can be divided into two sections.
residences across 85 countries, is food and beverage outlets, deluxe Boutique in feeling yet staggering
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as the newest experience within the 350 guestrooms and 35 suites, each six levels below ground, serving as
brand’s esteemed Legend Collection. with unique views of the cityscape, one of the deepest buildings in the
With The Londoner set to launch The Londoner will offer a layered, world. Secluded and unique, the
in spring 2020 as the UK’s most multi-dimensionalexperience through underground space will offer guests
anticipated opening of the year, its prime location, curated private a luxury subterranean spa experience
this new partnership demonstrates and public spaces, rooftop bar,and and twoprivate screening rooms.
the company’s commitment to expansive meetingsand events space,
welcoming independent hotels that go
beyond well-appointed guestrooms
and best-in-class facilities by offering
one-of-a-kind, immersive experiences
that are reflective of local culture.
Located in the heart of London’s
West End in the world-famous
Leicester Square, The Londoner
is set to create a new standard for
contemporary luxury hotels due to
its reflection of life in the city, green
building credentials, commitment to
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