1. The total sown area as on 6th July 2018, as per reports received from States, stands at 333.76 lakh hectares as compared to 388.89 lakh hectares at this time last year. It is reported that rice has been sown/ transplanted in 67.25 lakh hectares, pulses in 33.60 lakh hectares, coarse cereals in 57.35 lakh hectares, oilseeds in 63.59 lakh hectares, sugarcane in 50.44 lakh hectare and cotton in 54.60 lakh hectares.
2. The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Goa on July 7 and 8, 2018. This will be his first visit to Goa as the President of India.
On July 7, 2018, the President will address the 30th annual convocation of the Goa University. On the same evening, he will also attend a civic reception hosted by the State Government in his honor.
On July 8, 2018, the President will visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Old Goa, and Shri Mangueshi Temple in Mardol, before returning to Delhi.
3. Ministry of Railways approves digital Aadhaar and Driving Licence from Digital Locker as proof of identity of passengers for undertaking the journey by Train.
4. The government will give Rs. 500 crore to SCI to lease out cruises promote cruise tourism: Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari.
Tourism Minister suggests no GST for cruise tourism for first five years, to boost cruise tourism.
Shipping and Tourism Ministers interact with industry on the promotion of cruise tourism.
Published On : 06 Jul 2018