Embassy of India 3 - 9 Jan 2021 Jakarta INDIA'S LATEST NEWS NEWS MISSION'S ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT Sagarmala Development Company to float SPV for seaplane project; PM Modi inaugurates 450 km Kochi- Mangaluru natural gas pipeline; Floating solar project at Omkareshwar dam to begin power generation by 2022-23; #India@75 J&K L-G announces Rs 28000 crore ($3.8 Billion) industrial development scheme; PM dedicates Rewari- Madar section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to nation. : indianembassyjakarta.gov.in : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : Embassy of India Jakarta 1 Sagarmala Development Company to float SPV for seaplane project Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to initiate Seaplane services on select routes through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) involving airline operators. The project execution and implementation will be through Sagarmala Development Company Ltd (SDCL), which is under the administrative control of the Ministry. Several destinations are envisaged for seaplane operations. The proposed origin-destination pairs under hub-and-spoke model include various islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, Guwahati Riverfront and Umranso Reservoir in Assam, Yamuna Riverfront / Delhi (as Hub) to Ayodhaya, Tehri, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Chandigarh and other tourist places of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh; Mumbai (as Hub) to Shirdi, Lonavala, Ganpatipule; Surat (as Hub) to Dwarka, Mandvi and Kandla; Khindsi Dam, Nagpur and Erai Dam, Chandrapur (in Maharashtra) and/or any other hub and spoke suggested by the operator. One such Seaplane Service is already in operation between Kevadia and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. To run more such services in the coastal areas or proximity to water bodies, SDCL is keen to associate with the interested scheduled/non-scheduled airline operators. The joint development and operation of “Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS)” will be undertaken by forming a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with SDCL, added the release. Source: The Hindu PM Modi inaugurates 450 km Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 450-km Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline built at a cost of Rs 3,000 crore(USD 411 million) via video conferencing. The pipeline will carry natural gas from Kochi in Kerala through Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod districts to Mangaluru in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. Launching the project, the prime minister said that Natural gas pipeline network will be doubled in 5-6 years and CNG stations will be raised to 10,000 from current 1,500. The Prime Minister termed this day as an important milestone for both the people of Kerala and Karnataka as the two states are being connected by a natural gas pipeline. “It is an honour to dedicate the 450-km pipeline to the nation. Source: Indian Express Floating solar project at Omkareshwar dam to begin power generation by 2022-23 The world's largest floating 600 MW solar energy project to be constructed at Omkareshwar dam on Narmada river in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh will begin power generation by year 2022-23. The estimated investment in this project stands at Rs 3,000 crore(USD 411 million), said an official release quoting the state's new and renewable energy minister Hardeep Singh Dang. The International Finance Corporation, World Bank and Power Grid have granted in-principle consent for providing aid for the said project development. The primary feasibility study of the project has been completed in collaboration with the World Bank. The project is likely to begin power generation by year 2022-23, the minister said. Dang said that the work of transmission line route survey will begin from the project area to Khandwa sub-station by power grid this month. Source: The Business Today J&K L-G announces Rs 28000 crore ($3.8 Billion) industrial development scheme For the promotion of industry, especially in far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre has approved a new industrial development scheme for the Union Territory with a total outlay of Rs 28000 crore(USD 3.8 billion). Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said the scheme will remain in force from the date of its notification till 2037. The government, he said, aims to take industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir to the block level. “The scheme will encourage new investment, substantial expansion and also nurture the existing industries in the Union Territory. It will also provide employment to 450000 people besides leading to equitable, balanced and sustainable socio-economic development of the region,” the L-G said. The new scheme provides for capital investment incentive at the rate of 30 per cent in Zone-A and 50 per cent in Zone-B on investment made in plant and machinery (in manufacturing), or construction of building and other durable physical assets (in service sector). Source: Indian Express PM dedicates Rewari-Madar section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to nation The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is seen as a “game changer” for India in the 21st century, said Prime Minister Narendra while dedicating the 306-km Rewari-Madar section of the Western DFC to the nation and flagging off the double stack long haul container train on this route through video-conference. The Prime Minister said that the DFC is not only the route for modern freight trains but also a corridor for rapid development of the country. These corridors will form the basis of development of new growth centres and growth points in different cities of the country, he said. Rewari is in Haryana while Madar is in Rajasthan’s Ajmer. He listed out several initiatives to modernise the country amid the pandemic, including several projects launched in the last 12 days such as DBT to farmers, National Mobility Card in Airport Express Line, and the inauguration of AIIMS Rajkot and IIM Sambalpur. The Prime Minister said that since the launch of the New Bhaupur-New Khurja section, the average speed of the freight train has tripled in that section. With the flagging off of the first double stacked container freight train from New Ateli in Haryana to New Kishanganj in Rajasthan. Source: Indian Express : indianembassyjakarta.gov.in : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : Embassy of India Jakarta 2 Mission's Activities #India@75 Emergence of the modern Indian multinational : indianembassyjakarta.gov.in : IndianEmbJkt : IndiaInIndonesia : Embassy of India Jakarta 3 FLAVOR'S OF INDIA TRICOLOUR SALAD Recipe Servings: 2 How to Tricolour Salad: Prep Time: 5 mins Prepare the dressing: Cook Time: 20 mins Mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and Total Cook Time: 25 mins Difficulty Level: Easy set aside. Prepare the papaya: Ingredients of Tricolour Slice off the ends of the green papaya. Using a vegetable Salad: For dressing: peeler, peel the outer skin. Slice off a layer of the papaya, 1/3 cup vinegar creating green papaya shreds; 3 tbsp honey/sugar Toss the salad in a large bowl, mix the green papaya, 1 tbsp soy sauce carrots, cucumber, mint and peanuts; 1 tsp salt 2 garlic cloves (minced) Pour in the dressing that’s been marinating and toss to coat 1-2 chilli pepper (sliced), the vegetables with the dressing. Serve immediately. sliced For salad: 1 medium green papaya About Tricolour Salad: 1 large carrot (peeled), A fresh, healthy and absolutely delicious salad recipe. Packed julienne with the goodness of carrots, green papaya and cucumbers, 1-2 cucumbers, julienne this dish of salad is curated in the colours of India's national 1/3 cup mint leaves, chopped flag. The sweet and sour honey-soy dressing is the perfect 4 tbsp toasted peanuts addition to the salad. Source: food.ndtv : indianembassyjakarta.gov.in : IndianEmbJkt 4 : IndiaInIndonesia : Embassy of India Jakarta \ KERALA - MUSEUMS (7) Napier Museum: In the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city lies the great Napier Museum and the Natural History Museum in the Museum compound, close to the Zoological park. Built in the 19th century, it has its own natural air- conditioning system. It contains a host of historical artefacts including bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. People are especially impressed by the Japanese shadow-play leather that is used to depict the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.Kerala's rich cultural heritage is in full display here. The museum was named after the former Madras Governor General, John Napier. Also known as Government Art Museum, the architectural style of museum is a mix of Indian, Chinese, Kerala and Mughal Schools of Architecture.Visiting Hours: Open 10:00 - 16:45 hrs. Closed on Mondays, Wednesday forenoons, January 26th, August 15th, Thiruvonam and Mahanavami.The Natural History MuseumNatural History Museum, a modern structure, houses some excellent exhibits like the skeletal, bird, animal and taxidermy galleries. Photography is not allowed in the museum. Getting there: Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 2 km Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 6 km Source: https://www.keralatourism.org/ : indianembassyjakarta.gov.in : IndianEmbJkt 5 : IndiaInIndonesia : Embassy of India Jakarta Krishnapuram Palace: The 'Gajendra Moksham' is a massive mural depicting an elephant saluting Lord Vishnu as the other Gods, Goddesses and sages look on in reverence. At 49 sq m, this largest single mural band of its kind ever found in Kerala, greets all who visit Krishnapuram Palace. It is said that Lord Vishnu was the chief deity of theerst while Kayamkulam royal family. This mural was placed at the entrance to the palace from the pond to enable the rulers to worship the deity after their bath.The Krishnapuram Palace is a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture, complete with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer windows. Residence of the rulers of Kayamkulam Kingdom, the age of the palace is unknown. Renovated in the 18th century, the palace is today a protected monument under the Archaeology Department.