Trade Unions represented at the meeting included AITUC, All India United Trade Union Centre, All India Central Council of Trade Unions, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, CITU, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Hind Mazdoor Sangh, INTUC, Labour Progressive Federation, National Front of Indian Trade Unions, Self-Employed Women’s Association, Trade Union Coordination Centre, and United Trade Union Congress. Besides the Trade Union leaders, the meeting was also attended by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan, Power Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and Minister of State in PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh.

 Jaitley further said that global growth is quite patchy and direction of global investment is still unclear. Shri Jaitley said that there is great opportunity for India to attract foreign investment and large numbers of international entrepreneurs are showing their keen interest in India. Shri Jaitley said that their capital is comparatively less costly than ours and once it starts flowing than it will definitely impact us positively. Shri Jaitley further asked the bankers to take necessary corrective measures in order to bring down their Non Performing Assets (NPAs). Jaitley asked them to honestly analyse the reasons for the same and take necessary corrective measures accordingly. FM Jaitley also asked the bankers to take steps to increase the credit flow to various sectors of the economy since credit is lifeline of an economy.Jaitley said that in the second quarter, credit growth is going to pick-up as large number of projects are queuing up for credit.

            Earlier Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance reviewed the issues relating to credit growth (with a particular emphasis on sectors like Agriculture, MSME, Housing and Education), Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), Stalled Projects and Financial Inclusion. Participants in the meetings included among others Shri P.K. Sinha, Secretary, Department of Power, Ms Vijay Luxmi Singh, Secreary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri S.S. Mundra, Deputy Governor RBI, Shri V.S.Madan, DG-UIDAI, DG-NIC, Ms. Snehlata Shrivastava, Additional Secretary, DFS, Chairman / CEOs/CMDs of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and other Financial Institutions(FIs), Chairman NABARD, Chairman NPCI, Chairman IBA & senior officers from Department of Financial Services (DFS).

]]> http://delhinewsagency.com/all-cmdsceos-of-public-sector-banks-psbs-and-financial-institutions-fis-meeting-with-arun-jaitley/feed/ 0 http://delhinewsagency.com/inauguration-of-the-45th-international-film-festival-of-india/ http://delhinewsagency.com/inauguration-of-the-45th-international-film-festival-of-india/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2014 02:59:23 +0000 http://delhinewsagency.com/?p=1996 Panaji, Goa:-iArunJaitley, Union Minister  Information & Broadcasting has said that the Indian Film industry had come of age in view of the diversity it offered as regards the number of films produced in different languages and themes. Cinema today acted as the alternate religion as it entertained, educated, gave a social perspective to issues, offered young growing minds the vision to learn and nurture talent. ShriJaitleystatedthis while delivering his address at inaugural ceremony of the 45th edition of International Film Festival of India which began in Goa today.
Elaborating further, ShriJaitley said Cinema as medium in the country had matured, there was corporatization of the industry making it more professional and vibrant. The Minister reiterated the efforts being made by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to mainstream the National Film Heritage Mission as a policy initiative. This would ensure the preservation of the record of Indian cinema digitally. ShriJaitley also highlighted the importance of Goa being made the permanent venue of the International Film Festival of India in the context of its hospitality, growth, natural beauty and cultural diversity. ShriManoharParrikar, Union Defence Minister, who was present on the occasion, said that all efforts would be made to host the next edition of IFFI at the permanent venue.

Also speaking on the occasion, Secretary I&B, ShriBimalJulka said that IFFI aimed to nurture, encourage and inspire Indian Cinema and introduce it to the world outside as well as many audiences within the country. Each edition of IFFI facilitated new strategies thereby ensuring enriched, enhanced and enlarged viewing experience. The vision of IFFI was to provide a common platform to project the excellence of the film art. With China being the focus country, ShriJulka said a special package on contemporary Chinese cinema had been created at the festival.

In his address, the Chief Guest for the function, Shri Amitabh Bachchan traced the evolution of Indian Cinema through its various facets touching upon the iconic films in different periods and the dominant themes. ShriBachchan highlighted the role and relevance of Indian Cinema in the context of India’s diversity and plurality.

ShriArunJaitley, Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs, and Information & Broadcasting along with the Chief Guest Shri Amitabh Bachchan conferred the Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year on ShriRajnikanthfor his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema. The prestigious award consisted of cash prize of Rs. 10,00000, Certificate and the Silver Peacock Medal. The award was instituted last year to commemorate 100 years of Indian Cinema

The International Jury for the Festival was alsointroduced at the inaugural ceremony. ShriJaitley felicitated the Jury Members including the Chairman, Mr.SlawomirIdziak, noted film maker from Poland, eminent Chinese film director, Zhang Jianya, renowned Swiss film maker and Head of International Locarno Film Festival,Nadia Dresti, noted American film critic, Marie Brenner, and renowned Indian Actress, SeemaBiswas.

The inaugural function also witnessed the screening of Swacch Bharat Promotion Film and the Signature Film of the festival. The Signature Film was directed by ShriShaji N Karun, one of the renowned film makers of India. The President directed by eminent Iranian film maker, Mohsen Makhmalbaf was the Opening Film of the festival.

The 11 day festival would screen 178 films from 79 countries across different categories which include World Cinema (61 films), Master-strokes (11 films), Festival Kaleidoscope (20 films), Soul of Asia (7 films), Documentaries (6 films), Animated Films (6 films). Besides, Indian Panorama section would include 26 Feature and 15 Non-Feature Films. North-East being the focus region of the festival, IFFI 2014 would be showcasing 7 films from North Eastern part of India. Regional cinema would also be an integral part of the festival.Retrospective sections on Gulzar and JahnuBaruah, Special Homage films on Richard Attenborough, Robin Williams, ZohraSehgal, SuchitraSen, and special tribute to Farooq Sheikh would be other attractions this year. A special section of films that focus on dance, personality based retrospectives, and Masterclasses/workshopswould also form a part of IFFI 2014.