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NEWS HIGHLIGHTIndia plans world’s largest solar-Wind hybrid power project;India's GDP growth set to rise 7.2 percent in 2018, 7.4 percent in 2019: UNreport; Indian Skills Service to be set up soon; EnviGreen Biotech's develops organic plastic- like bags.

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The Indian economy is expected to gather steam and expand by 7.2 percent in 2018 and further rise to 7.4 percent in 2019, driven by robust private consumption, public investment and structural reforms that are in progress according to a United Nations report released on 11 December 2017. This UN's stable outlook for the Indian economy came despite the slowdown observed early this year due to the effects from demonetisation and the confusion spurred by the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) -- suggesting that the economy is gradually adjusting with the changes. Earlier, even Morgan Stanley projected India's economy to accelerate to 7.5 percent in 2018 from current 6.3 percent and further rise to 7.7 percent in 2019. Asia's third-largest economy expanded 6.3 percent in the July to September period from a year earlier, bouncing back from a three-year low economic growth of 5.7 percent in the previous quarter. (Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.in)

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INDIA'S GDP GROWTH SET TO RISE 7.2 PERCENT IN 2018, 7.4 PERCENT IN 2019: UN REPORT

INDIA PLANS WORLD’S LARGEST SOLAR-WIND

HYBRID POWER PROJECT The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in India plans to add yet another record- breaking project in its portfolio and it has chosen the district of Anantapur in the state of Andhra Pradesh where it plans the world’s largest solar-wind hybrid project. The mega project will have a capacity of 160 megawatts and would be built over a land area of 1000 acres. The project is expected to entail an investment of approximately INR 1000 crores ($155 million). The World Bank has agreed to provide funding for the project. This hybrid solar wind project will be jointly developed by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the renewable energy agency of Andhra Pradesh, NREDCAP, and Andhra Pradesh Transco.The project is expected to have 120 megawatts of solar power and 40 megawatts of wind energy capacity installed. The Andhra Pradesh government has committed to 10 GW of solar by 2022 and 8 GW of wind. Of this, there are plans for 3GW of hybrid wind and solar plants. (Source: Clean Technica: Smiti)



INDIAN SKILLS SERVICE TO BE SET UP SOON

The Indian Civil Services will soon establish a new cadre that will recognize skills and their development, much like the other cadres such as the IAS, IFS, and IRS. “Skills fall under a niche domain, which requires a different level of understanding about the related issues. Understanding the required skills and ensuring that they have a global connect and necessary partnerships is a separate field. The government is working on setting up a separate cadre for skills,” Anant Kumar Hegde, Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said at Mail Today’s Skills and Entrepreneurship Summit held on 8 December 2017.

ENVIGREEN BIOTECH'S DEVELOPS ORGANIC PLASTIC-LIKE BAGS

The quest to plug the proliferation of plastic has inspired a coterie of entrepreneurs to look for eco-friendly alternatives. "It looks exactly like a plastic bag, but is anything but that," claims Ashwath Hegde, who founded EnviGreen Biotech in August 2016. "Made with natural starch and vegetable derivatives, it is completely biodegradable," he adds. EnviGreen Biotech's "plastic-like" bags are 100% organic, recyclable - and even edible for animals.

These bags degrade naturally when discarded and cause no harm to animals if they consume it. They might pass off as plastic bags to the uninitiated, but are completely non-toxic to the environment. Although marginally costlier than plastic bags, EG bags are not only eco- friendly and durable, but also engage a farming community. "We work in tandem with farmersin Karnataka from whom we procure vegetable wastes and other raw materials," says Hegde. "In addition to becoming an alternate source of income for them, it also helps us bring down costs and make our products more affordable for the masses," he adds.

(Source: Economic Times)

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AMBASSADOR'S ACTIVITIESAmbassador of India to Indonesia Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat attended the Pertamina Energy Forum 2017, organized by Indonesian state owned oil and gas company Pertamina, on 12th December, 2017 in Jakarta. Participating at the panel discussion during the energy forum, Ambassador gave a presentation on Government of India's initiatives on development of New and Renewable Energy in India. Ambassador mentioned about Government of India's ambitious plan of generation of 175 GW of electricity from New and Renewable sources of energy, including 100 GW from Solar power, by year 2022. Ambassador also mentioned about Government of India's energy efficiency measures like UJALA, which will save energy and conserve the environment.

Ambassador participated in the 4th India-Indonesia Foreign Office Consultation meeting held in New Delhi on 15 December 2017. The Indonesian delegation was led by Ambassador Desra Percaya, Director General of Asia Pacific and Africa, while the Indian delegation was led by Ambassador Preeti Saran, Secretary East of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


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Ingredients for sugar syrup: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 3 cardamom, powdered 1 tbsp lemon juice for gulab jamun: 9 tbsp milk powder 3½ tbsp maida / all-purpose flour / plain flour 1 tbsp rava / semolina / sooji pinch of baking soda 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp ghee / clarified butter 4-5 tbsp milk, warm

Author: Hebbar's Kitchen Recipe type: dessert Serves: 8 Servings

Gulab Jamun

Instructions ( 1 cup =255 ml) Sugar syrup recipe: firstly, in a wide pan take 1 cup of sugar. further, to that add 1 cup of water and get to a boil. then simmer for 4 minutes till the sugar syrup turns slightly sticky. now add cardamom powder.also add lemon juice to stop crystallization process. cover and keep aside.

Gulab jamun recipe: firstly in a large mixing bowl take milk powder. further, to that add maida and rava. then add pinch of baking soda also add ghee, lemon juice and crumble well. slowly add milk little by little and knead well. knead to a smooth and soft dough. furthermore, make small balls greasing ghee to hands. make sure there are no cracks on balls. else there are chances for gulab jamun to break whilefrying. heat the ghee on low flame and when the ghee is moderately hot, fry the jamuns. fry the balls on low flame stirring in between. fry till the balls turns golden brown. immediately, drop the hot jamuns into hot sugar syrup. cover the lid and rest for 2 hours. flame should be turned off. finally, the jamuns have doubled in size.

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SHREE DWARKADHISH TEMPLE Originally believed to be built by Vajranabh, the great grandson of Lord Krishna, more than 2500 years ago, it is a glorious structure seeming to rise from the waters of the Arabian Sea. Its exquisitely carved shikhar, reaching 43 m high and the huge flag made from 52 yards of cloth, can be seen from as far away as 10 km. The lower part of the Dwarkadhish temple is from the 16th century and the soaring steeple with its numerous clusters of small towers is from the 19th century.

In last two editions we covered places of tourist interest in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat. In this edition we are covering some more important places to visit in Gujarat.

SOMNATH TEMPLE The Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. Destroyed and reconstructed several times in the past, the present temple, envisioned by Vallabhbhai Patel, was reconstructed in May 1951. While inaugurating the temple, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President said, "The Somnath temple signifies that the power of reconstruction is always greater than the power of destruction”.



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DANDI KUTIR, GANDHINAGAR Dandi Kutir is India’s Largest and only museum built on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. It’s shape and structure resembles a salt mound symbolizing famous Dandi March. A glimpse of Gandhi’s early life is beautifully portrayed with the help of audio- visuals. This museum is specially designed based on the biography of Mahatma Gandhi. This museum is designed with sophisticated electronics Technology in which audio, video and 3-d visual, 360 degree shows and display is used to show varied knowledge.

AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE 'Akshardham' literally means the divine abode of God. Timeless devotional messages and vibrant Hindu traditions are echoed in its art and architecture. The mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830) and the avatars, devas and sages of Hinduism.

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RANN FESTIVALRann Utsav is an awesome festival of Kutch, Gujarat, India. It is a Carnival of Music, Dance, nature beauty of White Rann and much more then that when visit under the full Moon. Kutch Rann Utsav is the shimmering landscape that gives the enchanting moments of this Fest, which feels like as Heaven On Earth during Festival Time. Rann is a large expanse of white desert. The most sought-after time to explore White Rann is the full moon night hours after witnessing the enchanting sunset. Rann utsav 2017-18 is currently underway from 1st November 2017 to 20th February 2018.

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