Guidelines For OTT Platforms To Release Soon, Says Union Minister
Union Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar on January 31 announced that the government will soon release the guidelines for OTT platforms. Reportedly the move came after several complaints were received against serials including the recent release of web series Tandav on Amazon Prime. The need of guidelines arises because the OTT platforms and digital newspapers do not come under purview of the Press Council Act, Cable Television Networks… read-more
Tags: Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Prakash Javadekar, OTT, Censor Board
Courtesy: Times Now
Twitteratis Demand Ban On Tandav, Resignation Of Prakash Javadekar
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has been facing all the heat for Amazon Prime Video's web series 'Tandav' that became a hot topic for allegedly hurting Hindu-sentiments. Twitteratis, on January 17, trended hashtag "Prakash Javadekar Istifa Do", demanding his resignation from his post for failing to stop the offensive content. The alleged anti-Hindu contents of the series, which released… read-more
Tags: I&B Ministry, Prakash Javadekar, Tandav Web Series, Bollywood, Twitter
Courtesy: Brifly News
51st International Film Festival Of India Begins; Bangladesh 'Country In Focus'
Amid COVID-19 blues, the 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be inaugurated on January 16 at Goa’s Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. Showcasing 224 films from across the world, the IFFI will be held in a mix of virtual and physical format. Moreover, the IFFI jury will also award Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro with the Lifetime Achievement Award besides recognizing Bangladesh as the 'Country in… read-more
Tags: Goa, Panaji, IFFI, Cinema, Pramod Sawant, Prakash Javadekar
Courtesy: The Times of India
Leopard Population In India Soars By Over 60%; Highest In MP
A recently released report ‘Status of Leopard in India' has shown a significant growth in the number of big cats. Released by Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar, the report highlighted that Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of leopards (3,421) in the country, followed by Karnataka (1,783) and Maharashtra (1,690). Notably, the leopard population of India has also increased by over 60% to 12,852 against the 2014 estimate, which recorded… read-more
Tags: Status of Leopard Report, Prakash Javadekar, Leopard, population
Courtesy: Brifly Exclusive
51st International Film Festival Of India Now Scheduled In Jan 2021
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on December 16 revealed the dates for the 51st International Film Festival of India. The film gala, first scheduled from November 20-28 this year, will now be hosted from January 16-24, 2021 in Goa. Javadekar said the IFFI would premier some of the best international, Asian and Indian movies. The fest will be held in a mix of virtual and physical format and will showcase a total of 224 films.
Tags: Prakash Javadekar, International Film Festival India, Goa, Premier
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Union Clears Rs 3,500 Crore Subsidy To Sugarcane Farmers For FY21
For the Financial Year 2020-21, the Union government has sanctioned Rs 3,500 crore subsidy to sugar factories for exporting 60 lakh tons of sugar. Moreover, the government said subsidy will be a part of outstanding bills of mills and will be directly transferred to 5 crore farmers' accounts. Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the move would ease the burden of farmers who are facing the brunt of the excess annual production.
Tags: Prakash Javadekar, SugarCane farmers, Sugar Factories, Subsidy
Courtesy: India Today
US, Europe, China Responsible For Historical Emissions: Javadekar
Environment minister Prakash Javadekar has blamed the US, Europe and China for historical carbon emissions. Claiming "Climate change isn’t an overnight phenomenon", Minister Javadekar said that India contributed only 3% to the emissions. Moreover, he said the US' share was 25%, with Europe and China contributing 22% and 13% respectively to the climate change. He stated India has also nearly achieved its nationally determined contribution (NDC… read-more
Tags: Prakash Javadekar, environment, India, USA, Europe, China
Courtesy: The Times of India
160 Zoos In Country Will Be Revitalised Through PPP Model: Javadekar
Environment Ministry is looking to revitalise 160 zoos across the country through public-private partnership (PPP). Minister Prakash Javadekar said a policy is likely to be announced in the upcoming Union budget. Reportedly, Indian zoos get a small fraction of Rs 12 crore budget given to Central Zoo Authority, which supervises zoological parks. Javadekar also released the economic evaluation report of Delhi Zoo, which showed contributions… read-more
Tags: zoo, conservation, Union Environment Ministry, Prakash Javadekar
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Goa: Police Detain Congress Leaders Wanting To Meet Environment Minister
The Goa Police, in the early hours of October 3, detained Congress leaders who went on a protest after allegedly being refused an appointment with Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar. Reportedly, the leaders, including Congress Pradesh Committee vice-president, wanted to meet the minister to discuss the Mahadayi River dispute with Karnataka. Calling it as "Jungle Raj", Goa Congress President Girish Chodankar has condemned the act by… read-more
Tags: Congress Party, Goa, Prakash Javadekar, Protests
Courtesy: NDTV
India To Recoup 26 Million Hectares of Green Cover By 2030: Javadekar at UN
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that India aims to rejuvenate 26 million hectares of degraded and deforested land in next decade. While speaking at the UN Biodiversity Summit, Javadekar stated, currently 25% of India's land is under green cover, and the country has doubled the tiger population before the 2020 deadline. The minister also emphasized the government's commitment towards biodiversity through conventions on… read-more
Tags: United Nations, biodiversity, forest cover, Prakash Javadekar, Climate Change
Courtesy: The Hindu