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PRESS RELEASE Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), which is celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in a big way, launched several new products which are in tune with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Nitin Gadkari launched a unique bamboo water bottle, Kacchi Ghani mustard oil and sanitary napkins all made by khadi institutions in different parts of the country. The bamboo water bottle is made at Agartala, Tripura, having capacity to store 700 ml to 900 ml water. It is being seen as the perfect replacement of plastic bottles as it is natural, cost effective, attractive and most eco-friendly. Similarly, Kacchi Ghani mustard oil, which was a

PRESS RELEASE Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan inaugurated the 60th World Standard Day organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). He said that BIS must become synonymous with trust and take the lead in setting global standards. Delivering his address, Paswan congratulated everyone on the occasion of 60th World Standards Day and appreciated the efforts of all officials of BIS and said that we have some of the best laboratories in the world. The Minister encouraged that BIS must take the lead in making global standards and benchmarks. Talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of providing tap water to all households by 2024 Paswan said that BIS, which sets quality standards for

PRESS RELEASE The Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) was felicitated at an event organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, on November 19, 2019 at New Delhi. The award was presented to Mahendra Singhi, President, CMA and Ms Aparna Dutt Sharma, Secretary General, CMA, by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Sadananda Gowda, Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers.   Rattan Lal Kataria, Minister of State for Jal Shakti, and Parameswaran Iyer, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, were the distinguished guests at the award ceremony. It may be recalled that Prime Minister during his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2019, had spoken of the need to reduce single use plastic in the country. Subsequently, the Ministry of Jal

PRESS RELEASE French companies have invested more than `150 crore in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in India, in financial year 2019-20. To recognize their contribution, Indo- French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) launched the maiden edition of the IFCCI CSR Conclave and Awards on November 21, 2019, at Ibis Aerocity, New Delhi. Ajit Pai, Officer on Special Duty, NITI Aayog along with CSR heads, policy-makers, decision-makers, business leaders, CSR foundations and non-profit organizations were a part of the programme. Initiated by the CSR committee of the Chamber, the Conclave showcased CSR projects of top French companies in India and recognized how these companies have linked their CSR activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Eleven shortlisted companies made