Winter Schedule 2010 for Scheduled Domestic Airlines

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Government of India

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Ministry of Civil Aviation

Winter Schedule 2010 for Scheduled Domestic Airlines

New Delhi: September 24, 2010.

 

The Slot Coordination Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation finalised the Winter Schedule 2010-11 filed by scheduled domestic airlines. In all, 24442 movements per week (3492 movements per day) filed by the airlines for 84 airports were discussed. During the meeting a total of 24326 movements per week (3475 movements per day) were approved by the airport operators.

                The table below indicates the movements filed by the airlines and approved by the airport operators from metro airports:

Station	Movements Proposed		Movements Approved
	Weekly	Daily	Weekly	Daily
Bangalore	2001	286	1967	281
Chennai	1950	279	1819	260
Delhi	4438	634	4410	630
Hyderabad	1541	220	1512	216
Kolkata	1828	261	1805	258
Mumbai	4014	573	3430	490

In view on non-adherence of to Air Transport Circular 10 of 2009, 25 slots of different airlines were shifted from their existing timings.

The flights to North-East region and Lakshadweep have also been increased during the Winter Schedule to 348 flights/week and 13 flights/week from 286 flights/week and 4 flights per week respectively in Summer Schedule.

 

mc/mk/dk/kol/16:38 hrs.

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Government of India

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Ministry of Mines

Mineral Production during June 2010

New Delhi: September 24, 2010.

 

The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector in June 2010 was lower by 1.62% compared to that of the preceding month. However the mineral sector has shown a positive growth of 9.50% during June 2010 as compared to that of the corresponding month of previous year.

The total value of mineral production (excluding atomic & minor minerals) in the country during June 2010 was Rs. 11253 crore. The contribution of coal was the highest at Rs. 3793 crore (34%). Next in the order of importance were: iron ore Rs. 3176 crore, petroleum (crude) Rs. 1637 crore, natural gas (utilized) Rs. 1368 crore, lignite Rs. 372 crore and limestone Rs. 264 crore. These six minerals together contributed about 94% of the total value of mineral production in June 2010.

Production level of important minerals in June 2010 were: coal 411 lakh tonnes, lignite 33 lakh tonnes, natural gas (utilized) 4370 million cu. m., petroleum (crude) 29 lakh tonnes, bauxite 966 thousand tonnes, chromite 379 thousand tonnes, copper conc. 12 thousand tonnes, gold 156 kg., iron ore 183 lakh tonnes, lead conc. 12 thousand tonnes, manganese ore 249 thousand tonnes, zinc conc. 114 thousand tonnes, apatite & phosphorite 173 thousand tonnes, dolomite 317 thousand tonnes, limestone 204 lakh tones, magnesite 26 thousand tones and diamond 5646 carats.

In June 2010, the output of diamond increased by 86.95%, magnesite 9.84%, zinc conc. 9.14%, lead conc. 6.52%, copper conc. 2.40%, gold 1.96%, coal 1.14%, limestone 1.12 percent. However the production of petroleum (crude) decreased by 0.20%, apatite & phosphorite 2.47%, natural gas (utilized) 2.52%, dolomite 6.45%, lignite 7.93%, chromite 9.74%, manganese ore 10.76%, iron ore 11.89% and bauxite 17.60 percent.

 

nsk/db/dk/kol/16:38 hrs.

 

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Government of India

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Ministry of Home Affairs

NDMA Guidelines on Management of Drought Released

New Delhi: September 24, 2010.

 

The Vice Chairman National Disaster Management Authority, Gen N. C. Vij released the 'National Disaster Management Guidelines – Management of Drought' compiled by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), here today. Speaking on the occasion he emphasized that drought is not merely a physical phenomenon characterised by conditions of soil, water and vegetation. It has a very deep implication on the social life and behaviour pattern of rural people.

 

The Guidelines for the Management of Drought have been formulated after a 'nine step' process fully taking on board various Central Ministries and Departments and the States. The process also included wide consultations with scientific and technical institutions, academics, technocrats and humanitarian organizations. The draft guidelines documents were circulated to all the Ministries/Departments at the Centre and the States for their feedback. All workable suggestions have been incorporated.

 

The Guidelines on management of drought describe in brief the phenomenon of drought, the efforts made so far to control them by diverse organizations and institutions and make several important and far-reaching recommendations on the measures to be taken by the Central and the State Governments and other selected agencies. Based on the guidelines, the State/UT governments will prepare their drought management plans, implementation of which are expected to minimize drought hazards.

 

NDMA in its guidelines has identified many current challenges in drought management including; 1) criteria followed for drought declaration and the time when the drought is declared differs across the states;2) indicators used and the methodology followed for drought intensity assessment and drought monitoring differ largely from state to state; 3)data sharing for drought assessment and drought declaration; 4) insufficient use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools by various agencies in management of drought; 5) Lack of check dams in the rainfed areas results in inadequate storage-water in times of need or drought; 6) Lack of community participation in drought management activities at the village/tehsil level, and the low levels of involvement of Self Help Groups, NGOs and the corporate sector.

 

At the national level, there has been a paradigm shift, from the erstwhile relief-centric response to a proactive prevention, mitigation and preparedness-driven approach. These efforts are expected to conserve developmental gains and also minimize losses of life, livelihoods and property.

 

India is extremely vulnerable to natural disasters such as floods, drought, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides etc. The traditional approach to drought as a phenomenon of arid and semi-arid areas is changing in India too. Now, even regions with high rainfall, often face severe water scarcities. Frequent disasters have been retarding our painstaking developmental efforts and our quest for progress, especially for the poor and vulnerable sections. Concerned with the increasing frequency and magnitude of Natural Disasters, the GoI piloted the passage of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 under which NDMA was created at the National level headed by the Prime Minister and similar authorities at the State and district levels.

 

Dr. Mohan Kanda, Member NDMA highlighted the main aspects of the Guidelines on Management of Drought and underlined the importance of the subject of drought and climate change for sustainable agriculture. The function was attended by Members of NDMA, Secretary NDMA – Shri A.B.Prasad and other officials.

 

rs/dk/kol/16:38 hrs.

 

 

 

 

 

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Government of India

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Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises

BHEL Pays All-Time High Equity Dividend

New Delhi: September 24, 2010.

 

A cheque of nearly Rs.408 Crore towards the final dividend for the year 2009-10 on the equity (67.72%) held by the Government of India, was presented here today to Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises by Shri B.P. Rao, Chairman and Managing Director, BHEL. Sh. Arun Yadav, Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Sh. Saurabh Chandra, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor and Industry and Sh. Rajiv Bansal, Joint Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry were present on the occasion.

 

With a final dividend payout of 123%, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has paid an equity dividend of 233% on the enhanced equity capital post-bonus for fiscal 2009-10, as against 170% paid in the year before. This includes an interim dividend of 110% paid earlier. At Rs.1,141 Crore, this is the highest-ever dividend paid by the company so far.

 

In fiscal 2009-10, BHEL further built on the growth momentum achieved in the year before, with a top line growth of 22% and an all-time high Turnover of Rs.34,154 Crore. The company also recorded a quantum jump of 37% in its Net Profit which was also the highest-ever at Rs.4,311 Crore.

 

The company secured orders worth Rs.59,037 Crore in domestic and international markets. With an order book position of over Rs.1,44,000 Crore - the highest-ever both in physical as well as financial terms, at the close of the financial year, the company expects to achieve robust growth in 2010-11 and beyond.

 

sbs/rs/dk/kol/16:39 hrs.

 

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