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Tannounced “sweeping there would be complete dereg- cent of students of Class IX, 65 changes” to the country’s map- ulation with no prior approvals, per cent of Class X, 48 per cent ffices where even a large ping policy, specifically for a one lakh crore rupees geo- security clearances, licences, of Class XI, and 67 per cent of Onumber of Covid-19 cases Indian companies, to enable spatial economy. Today’s etc, for acquisition and pro- Class XII are back to schools to are reported on the premises them to create substantial announcement heralds unlock- duction of geospatial data and attend face to face classes. can now resume work follow- advances in mapping and ulti- ing of geo-mapping from geospatial data services includ- The data has been com- ing proper disinfection without mately empowering small busi- restrictive use to wider use in ing maps,” he announced. piled from all Kendriya closing or sealing the area, as nesses that “will lead to a one the interest of nation building Vardhan pointed out that Vidyalayas (KVs) across India. established by the schools in When KVs started opening per a fresh set of guidelines lakh crore rupees geo-spatial and creating an Atmanirbhar all geospatial data produced The Ministry of Education case of any apprehension. up from October onward in a (SOPs) to contain the spread of economy”. Bharat,” said Singh. using public funds, except clas- (MoE) believes these figures are Students are being permitted to phased manner, the attendance Covid-19 in offices issued by Commenting on the map- Vardhan said, “The next sified geospatial data collected dynamic and trends indicate a attend classes with the prior of both the teachers and stu- the Union Health ping reforms, Prime Minister generation of technologies will by security/law enforcement consistent increase every day. consent of their guardians,” dents was minimal. But things Ministry. minimum distance of six feet in Narendra Modi said the use hyper-resolution maps. agencies, will be made accessi- “Face-to-face classes for said a Kendriya Vidyalaya started improving when Covid “If a larger number of cases common places as far as feasi- reforms will unlock “tremen- Availability of comprehensive, ble for scientific, economic Classes 1 to VIII have also been Sangathan (KVS) official. cases began to decline across are reported at the workplace, ble, and use face covers or dous opportunities” for our highly accurate, granular and and developmental purposes to started in some KVs where An Education Ministry the country. the whole block or building masks at all times. country’s start-ups.” constantly updated represen- all Indian Entities and without State Governments have per- official said the SOPs issued by The full strength of the should be disinfected before “They must be worn prop- “India’s farmers will also be tation of geospatial data will any restrictions on their mitted to open schools for the State and Central boarding chain of Jawahar work is resumed,” the Ministry erly to cover the nose and the benefited by leveraging the significantly benefit diverse use. junior grades,” said a senior Governments are being fol- Navodaya Vidyalaya has been said. mouth. Touching the front potential of geo-spatial and sectors of the economy and will Government agencies and MoE official. When in school, lowed completely in view of the allowed, given the annual Officers and staff residing portion of the mask or face remote sensing data. significantly boost innovation others need to collaborate and the wearing of masks have pandemic. exams schedules beginning the in containment zones should cover to be avoided,” the Democratising data will enable in the country and greatly work towards openlinked been made compulsory for “All KVs have been clearly third week of February. The inform the same to their super- Ministry said. the rise of new technologies & enhance the preparedness of geospatial data. students, teachers and staff, advised to follow staggered annual board examinations of visory officer and not attend It also underlined practis- platforms that will drive effi- the country for emergency “Stakeholders benefitted besides following a strict hand timings for the students of Class X and XII are already office till the containment zone ing frequent hand washing ciencies in agriculture and response.” will include practically every hygiene routine, and sitting six various classes and ensure ade- scheduled for May-June 2021 is denotified. Such staff should with soap for at least 40 to 60 allied sectors,” he said. The availability of data and segment of society, from indus- feet apart in classrooms. quate safety measures, includ- and most likely these will be be permitted to work from seconds, even when hands are Union Science & modern mapping technologies try to academia to government Similarly, during this ing maintenance of proper conducted by all the means in home, it said. not visibly dirty, and use of Technology Minister Dr Harsh to Indian companies is also departments,” he emphasised. month end the Centre and physical distancing in the class- offline mode. Offices in containment alcohol-based hand sanitiser Vardhan held a joint Press con- crucial for achieving the vision This is a transformative State Governments across the rooms. However, for students The Government schools zones shall remain closed for at least 20 seconds wherev- ference with Union Minister of Atmanirbhar Bharat and a reform, the Minister added. country have received numbers who are not attending school, run by Delhi Government have except for medical and essen- er feasible. for Space and Atomic Energy five trillion-dollar economy, Speaking on the occasion, of consent from other chain of the provision of online classes started full normal days while tial services and only those out- Meetings, as far as possible, Jitendra Singh to unveil the he said. Singh said the Centre has taken schools, (private and public) to is also there. Students are also private and public schools are side will be allowed to open up, should be done through video mapping policy reforms. “With the advent of pub- a historic decision to com- bring back the students to the in touch with their teachers scheduled to open to maxi- the SOPs said, adding that conferencing and large physi- “By liberalising the geo- licly available geospatial ser- pletely deregulate Geospatial classroom benches. through various digital plat- mum strength in consultation only asymptomatic staff or vis- cal gatherings continue to spatial guidelines, the vices, a lot of geospatial data Map-making and unshackle “Regular contact with par- forms,” explained the with their respective Parent itors shall be allowed entry, remain prohibited, the SOPs Government has taken a his- that used to be in the restrict- the Geospatial sector in India ents and guardians is being official. 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Solicitor General Tushar Bollywood actor Sushant Singh On their part, the late & ' Mehta, appearing for the Rajput’s sister Priyanka Singh actor’s sisters Priyanka and Centre, said it is the concern of and a New Delhi doctor in the Meetu had challenged the FIR the nation and they cannot be alleged bogus medical pre- registered against them and allowed to share users’ infor- scription case, while it quashed claimed that the FIR was !" mation with anyone. the complaint filed against lodged to “concoct a whole new # ,-./! “They have to follow the Sushant’s other sister Meetu story entirely different from the law of the land. They cannot be Singh in the same case. statements made” by Rhea (( & ou may be two-three tril- allowed to share data of users Hearing a petition chal- before the Supreme Court and ( ( Ylion dollar company but with anyone,” Mehta. lenging an FIR registered by the media platforms. ) people value their privacy more Senior advocate Kapil Mumbai Police on the basis of They had sought investi- * + ' than the money,” the Supreme Sibal, appearing for WhatsApp, a complaint filed by late gation into the malicious and Court told WhatsApp on a special law (General Data said there is no discrimination Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea against Sushant’s other sister (NDPS) Act, 1985, and Tele malafide activities of the Monday as it sought the US- Protection Regulation) and if in the new privacy Chakraborty in September last Meetu Singh. Medicine Practice Guidelines, Mumbai Police and the based instant messaging firm’s such a law is passed by policy. year, an HC Bench of Justices Reacting to the High 2020. She had also named Maharashtra Government, for reply on a fresh plea challeng- Parliament then it will follow it.