Tuesday 30 September 2014

MAKE IN INDIA

AUTOMOBILES SUMMARY :-

2.15 Million vehicles produced in 2013-14.
4th largest automotive market by volume, by 2015.
4 large auto manufacturing hubs across the country.
7% of the country’s GDP by volume.
6 Million-plus vehicles to be sold annually, by 2020.

AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS SUMMARY :-

2nd largest steel producer by 2015.
4th largest steel producer in the world.
USD 39.7 Billion turnover in 2012-13.
17% increase in exports during 2008-13.
USD 9.7 Billion in exports for 2012-13.

AVIATION SUMMARY :-

9th largest civil aviation market.
163 Million passengers in 2013.
60 Million international passengers by 2017.
85 international airlines connecting over 40 countries.
3rd largest aviation market by 2020.
800 aircraft by 2020.

BIO TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY :-

3rd biggest biotech industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
2nd highest number of USFDA–approved plants.
USD 3.7 Billion to be spent on biotechnology from 2012-17.
No. 1 producer of Hepatitis B vaccine recombinant.
USD 4.3 Billion bio-economy by the end of 2013.
USD 100 Billion industry by 2025.

CHEMICALS SUMMARY :-

3rd largest producer in Asia.
3rd largest global producer of agro-chemicals.
6th largest producer of chemicals in the world.
Total production of 19,300 Thousand Metric Tonnes in 2013-14.
70,000 commercial products.
16% of world dye production.

CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY :-

USD 1,000 Billion in investment projected at the end of 2017.
USD 650 Billion in investment required in the next 20 years.
100% FDI permitted through the automatic route for townships, cities.
10% of India’s GDP is based on construction activity

DEFENCE MANUFACTURING SUMMARY :-

3rd largest armed forces in the world.
40% of budget spent on capital acquisitions.
60% of requirements met by imports.
INR 250 Billion to be invested in 7-8 years

AUTO MOBILE COMPONENTS :-

2nd largest steel producer by 2015.
4th largest steel producer in the world.
USD 39.7 Billion turnover in 2012-13.
17% increase in exports during 2008-13.
USD 9.7 Billion in exports for 2012-13.

AVIATION SUMMARY :-

9th largest civil aviation market.
163 Million passengers in 2013.
60 Million international passengers by 2017.
85 international airlines connecting over 40 countries.
3rd largest aviation market by 2020.
800 aircraft by 2020.

BIOTECHNOLOGY SUMMARY :-

3rd biggest biotech industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
2nd highest number of USFDA–approved plants.
USD 3.7 Billion to be spent on biotechnology from 2012-17.
No. 1 producer of Hepatitis B vaccine recombinant.
USD 4.3 Billion bio-economy by the end of 2013.
USD 100 Billion industry by 2025.

CHEMICALS SUMMARY :-

3rd largest producer in Asia.
3rd largest global producer of agro-chemicals.
6th largest producer of chemicals in the world.
Total production of 19,300 Thousand Metric Tonnes in 2013-14.
70,000 commercial products.
16% of world dye production.

CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY :-

USD 1,000 Billion in investment projected at the end of 2017.
USD 650 Billion in investment required in the next 20 years.
100% FDI permitted through the automatic route for townships, cities.
10% of India’s GDP is based on construction activity.

DEFENCE MANUFACTURING :-

3rd largest armed forces in the world.
40% of budget spent on capital acquisitions.
60% of requirements met by imports.
INR 250 Billion to be invested in 7-8 years.

ELECTRICAL MACHINERY SUMMARY :-

10.5% rate of market expansion between 2007-12.
USD 4.9 Billion of exports in 2013-14.
14.8% yearly increase in exports in the last 8 years.
USD 24 Billion-sized industry in 2012-13.

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM SUMMARY :-

3rd largest pool of scientists in the world.
USD 29 Billion consumer electronics market by 2020.
USD 94.2 Billion – demand projected by 2015.
9.88% industry growth rate between 2011-15.
2 government-driven incentives – National Knowledge Network & National Optical Fibre Network.

FOOD PROCESSING SUMMARY :-

192 Million Hectares of gross cropped area.
89.9 Million Hectares of net irrigated area.
127 agro-climactic zones.
42 mega food parks being set up with an allocated investment of INR 98 Billion.

IT AND BPM SUMMARY :-

USD 118 Billion – expected 2014 revenues.
USD 200 Billion in savings for companies in the last five years.
600 offshore development centres for 78 countries.
USD 225 Billion industry by 2020

LEATHER SUMMARY :-

USD 11 Billion industry.
USD 6 Billion worth of exports in 2013-14.
10% of the world’s leather production.
24% growth projected in the next five years.
55% of workforce below 35.

MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT :-

INR 220 Billion film industry by 2018.
INR 918 Billion in 2013 revenues.
3rd largest TV market in the world.
161 Million television households in 2013.
INR 40 Million animation industry.
800 TV channels.

MINING SUMMARY :-

20-30 year mining leases.
302 Billion Tonnes of coal reserves.
3108 operational mines.
6th largest bauxite reserves.
5th largest iron ore reserves

RAILWAYS SUMMARY :-

4th largest rail freight carrier in the world.
USD 1,000 Billion worth of projects to be awarded through Public Private Partnership.
1.3 Million-Strong workforce.
World’s largest passenger carrier.

RENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMARY :-

5th largest power generation portfolio.
5th largest wind energy producer.
1,500 MW annual PV(photo volatics) capacity by the end of 2014.
243 GW of installed capacity as of March 2014.
20,000 MW of solar power by 2022.

ROADS AND HIGHWAYS SUMMARY :-

USD 3.8 Billion outlay planned for highways.
4.86 Million kms of roads and highways.
USD 19 Billion infrastructure development between 2012-17.
100,000 kms of national highway by the end of 2017.
100 completed Public Private Partnership Projects.

SPACE SUMMARY :-

India’s space programme stands out as one of the most cost-effective in the world.
33 countries and 3 multinational bodies have formal co-operative arrangements in place with the Indian Space Research Organization.
30 spacecrafts in differing orbital paths

TEXTILES AND GARMENTS SUMMARY :-

1st in global jute production.
7 Million Tonnes of FBP in 2013-14.
63% of the world’s market share in textiles and garments.
2nd largest textile manufacturer in the world.
2nd largest producer of silk and cotton.
24% of the world’s spindles.
8% of the world’s rotors.

THERMAL POWER SUMMARY :-

123 Billion Tonnes of proven coal reserves.
1,355 Billion Cubic Metres of proven natural gas reserves.
5th largest producer of electricity.
5th largest consumer of electricity.
100% FDI permitted under automatic route in the power sector.

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY :-

6.8% of India’s GDP.
USD 18.13 Billion in foreign exchange earnings.
1 Billion domestic travellers.
30 world heritage sites.
6.97 Million foreign tourists in 2012-13.
21 hotel management institutes.
78 jobs with every USD 1 Million invested.
25 bio-geographical zones.

WELLNESS SUMMARY :-

2nd largest exporter of ayurvedic and alternative medicine in the world.
INR 162 Billion industry by 2014.
INR 490 Billion wellness market.
6200 indigenous herbal plants.

SECTIORS IN INDIA

1.AUTOMOBILES
2.AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS
3.AVIATION
4.BIO TECHNOLOGY
5.CHEMICALS
6.CONSTRUCTION
7.DEFENCE MANUFACTURING
8.ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
9.ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
10.FOOD PROCESSING
11.IT AND BPM
12.LEATHER
13.MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
14.MINING
15.OIL AND GAS
16.PHARMA CEUTICALS
17.PORTS
18.RAILWAYS
19.RENEWABLE ENERGY
20.ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
21.SPACE
22.TEXTILES AND GARMENTS
23.THERMAL POWER
24.TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
25.WELLNESS

COMENT BY PAWAN ON GOPALA GOPALA

After a brief hiatus, Pawan Kalyan is back in action. Sources say that he has joined the sets of Gopala Gopala, which is currently being shot in Hyderabad. The film is a remake of a critically acclaimed Hindi film, OMG - Oh My God and the Telugu version has Venkatesh and Shriya in lead roles, whereas Pawan Kalyan will appear as a God. Dolly is directing the film and it's being jointly produced by Suresh Babu and Sharath Marar. So far, the actor shot for just five days and he's expected to complete most part of his shooting in the ongoing schedule. On the other hand, there's no clarity over his upcoming film Gabbar Singh 2. Sampath Nandi was supposed to direct the film and it remains to be seen if the film gets a green signal or not, immediately after Pawan Kalyan wraps up Gopala Gopala.

Pawan Kalyan is back in action, joins Gopala Gopala's sets

SMART CITY

As the global population continues to grow at a steady pace, more and more people are moving to cities every single day

Experts predict the world’s urban population will double by 2050 – which means we’re adding the equivalent of seven New York Cities to the planet every single year. As our planet becomes more urban, our cities need to get smarter. To handle this large-scale urbanization, we’ll need to find new ways to manage complexity, increase efficiency, reduce expenses, and improve quality of life.

With this rapid growth ahead of us, imagine if our cities could talk—if they could give us live status updates on traffic patterns, pollution, parking spaces, water, power and light. Imagine how that kind of information could improve the economic and environmental health of the city for residents, merchants, and visitors. Imagine how it could improve working conditions and productivity for the people who maintain the city.

Emerging technologies are poised to reshape our urban environments. Using ultra-low power sensors, wireless networks, and web and mobile-based applications, Smart Cities are becoming a reality.

Man with 400 piercings denied entry to Dubai

The world's most pierced man, Rolf Buchholz, says airport workers told him officials were concerned he could be a practitioner of black magic

Rolf Buchholz has 168 piercings in his face Photo: AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

By AP

1:23PM BST 18 Aug 2014

A heavily-tattooed German man whose face is embellished with horn implants and more than 100 piercings said Sunday he was refused entry to Dubai without reason, forcing him to skip a planned appearance at a nightclub.

His look may have been a step too far for the Gulf's most liberal city, where a carefully cultivated reputation for tolerance and cutting-edge cosmopolitanism occasionally clashes with the region's conservative Islamic values.

Rolf Buchholz, 55, was travelling to the Middle Eastern commercial hub for the first time last week to appear at a circus-themed venue that woos partygoers with over-the-top attractions such as sword swallowers and burlesque dancers.

He told The Associated Press that immigration agents initially stamped his passport and let him through, but that he was stopped again before he was able to exit customs. He soon found himself in a room with other deportees.

The club said in an emailed statement that airport authorities cited "security reasons" in denying him entry. Buchholz said airport workers told him officials were concerned he could be a practitioner of black magic, though authorities did not say so directly.

Man with 400 piercings denied entry to Dubai

The world's most pierced man, Rolf Buchholz, says airport workers told him officials were concerned he could be a practitioner of black magic

Rolf Buchholz has 168 piercings in his face Photo: AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

By AP

1:23PM BST 18 Aug 2014

Airport and immigration officials referred questions to the police, who could not be reached for comment.

Buchholz, an information technology professional from Dortmund, Germany, had been scheduled to appear at the Cirque le Soir nightclub in Dubai's Fairmont Hotel on Friday.

The club opened in 2011 and promises a little bit of everything: "Stilt walkers, midgets, contortionists, tattooed dancers, jugglers, drummers ... magicians and fire eaters," according to its website.

Alcohol flows freely in Dubai bars and clubs, which are typically attached to hotels, and revellers dress just as chicly and skimpily as they would in the West.

But while Dubai is far more laid-back than nearby Saudi Arabia or Qatar, traditional Islamic values remain strong, particularly among members of the local population who are far outnumbered by foreign residents.

Actions deemed insulting to local values, including public displays of affection, public intoxication and disrespect for religion, can lead to fines and jail time.

Jad Lahoud, the executive director of Pragma Lifestyle, the company that runs the Dubai branch of the club, said it was "a shame that Rolf couldn't join us this time."

"Cirque le Soir Dubai always strives to bring unique entertainment and concepts to the UAE, however we will always act in line with the laws that govern this nation," he added in an emailed statement.

Buchholz tweeted shortly after he was ordered to leave that he would never come back to Dubai.

But by Sunday, he seemed to be reconsidering. He said he would be happy to return if he had government assurance he'd be let in – though he conceded that might yet be a long shot.

"I have two horns. I think that was also a problem for me in Dubai," he said.

ON NIRBAYA ACT

Man arrested for murdering live-in partner in South Delhi

NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old man has been arrested for murdering his live-in partner in their flat in Neb Sarai, south Delhi, after he was fed up with her increasing demand for money.

The incident was reported on September 17 when locals complained of a foul smell emanating from the flat where the man, Pankaj, lived with Seema. Neighbours claimed they had seen the couple fighting a few days before Seema's decomposed body was found in the house.

On investigating, cops found that they had been living together for the past four years after they came here from Mumbai

Prime Minister Modi On Madison Square

'I have a Dream,' Prime Minister Modi Confides to Audience in Madison Square Garden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a dream - housing for every Indian before a decade is over. On American soil, in a nod to civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King, PM Modi said, "I have a dream... by 2022, there should be no one in India without a roof over hishead."
The year 2022 is important for India, the PM reminded his audience - the Indian diaspora at New York's Madison Square Garden. "It will be 75 years of our Independence, an important landmark in Indian culture".

The Prime Minister confided that he had another cherished goal as well - providing a clean India to Mahatma Gandhi by 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

"Two things were dear to Gandhiji - India's freedom and cleanliness. Is it not our responsibility to pay a tribute to him by cleaning our country?" the Prime Minister said.(Read: 'Gandhi Was An NRI Like You': PM Narendra Modi At Madison Square Garden)

Almost as an aside regarding his passion for a clean India - which finds mention in almost every speech - the Prime Minister said, "I've decided to build toilets. People tell me I have a grand vision, I tell them I began by selling tea. I am a small man, so I focus on small things."

More than 30,000 people across the US had registered for free tickets for today's event. Those who failed to get a ticket, milled around Times Square watching the programme on giant television screens.