Month: April 2025

Yoga with PM Modi – Animated Videos

Yoga, a gift of ancient India to the world, has become a way of life for millions across the world. As a mark of the immense popularity of Yoga, the world commemorates 21st June every year as the International Day of Yoga.

In the present times, where people all around the world are adapting their lives to the new reality of a pandemic, yoga has become even more relevant. It has helped many maintain a healthy regimen during the long periods of lockdown and boosted their immunity and sense of balance in these extraordinary times.

Technology plays a key role in enabling the learning of Yoga, particularly during this time where social distancing is a necessity to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In this regard, playlists of animated 3D videos of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, a keen practitioner of Yoga, practicing various Asanas are available. These videos have been made available on YouTube and are available in the following languages:

Available Languages:

• English: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6MWIswWKBazJOux333ZMyvX
• Hindi: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6OAeHBgmTkKxH6K_Q5j2GC9
• French: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6NV-XErxrTP_VxjJZJPiBuH
• Korean: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6M-KSFonImXmHhTNHJ2JzCP
• Italian: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6NBIANRofR90A85o5Ki6oiz
• Japanese: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6OCoGJ6HHhS-dx7DIRajU9K
• German: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6P0OacvhVflvQPKLo_Z-gcU
• Persian: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6P0ZASpBDAHT5WHM-Pkdb2G
• Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6NXQ0XOmqFDSX1bqCLHWpui
• Russian: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6PndYkngLlxpzqjyE42yfkz
• Mandarin: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6MlUEpmE5WMrcLotJmzlQlh
• Portuguese: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6MnmubZq9H8LbUYhovS1Pcc
• Arabic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKrFtLRqyz6OeC4_A2fxGhnaB4sNA9u5h

Article on International Day of Yoga by SCO Secretary General

Sixth International Day of Yoga – Message of greetings from the Secretary General of SCO H.E. Mr. Vladimir Norov
21 June 2020

The SCO countries are very closely connected with each other by the strings of historical cultural and civilizational connection. There is a constant and regular exchange of ideas and cultural influences, which constitute a very important basis of our relations. Various types of tangible and intangible heritage exist in the SCO region. SCO cherishes its rich, diverse and proud cultural heritage, which has no analogues in the world. This includes Yoga as well.

We know that International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21 June every year since the 69th UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in 2014 (11 December 2014) and the 1st International Day of Yoga was held in 2015. This year in 2020 we are celebrating the 6th International Day of Yoga.

Last year a very successful Yoga event was organized in Xian city with the support of the SCO Secretariat. In his speech the Secretary-General noted that practices such as Yoga, which appeared in the distant past in India, have for thousands of years improved human nature, giving it stability, balance and a charge of optimism.

One of the priority areas of SCO activities in the humanitarian sphere today is working with young people and development of sport on the basis of adopted documents within the SCO. In particular, in the Qingdao Declaration, the Heads of State stressed the importance of sport as an effective factor in promoting dialogue between peoples. They also noted that the annual International Day of Yoga will contribute to further strengthening of friendship, peace, understanding and harmony.

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that is more than just physical exercise; it also has meditative and spiritual aspects. It is a way to learn a sense of unity with oneself, with the world and nature, and to be in peace and harmony with nature and with oneself with calm mind. India is home to the great heritage of Yoga and has preserved the heritage of this great tradition. Yoga is beautiful because it is ancient but modern, it is constantly evolving, its practice is flexible and not rigid.

It is said that Yoga is about discipline, dedication and can be followed throughout life regardless of age, color, caste, creed, religion, wealth, province or border. Yoga belongs to all and everyone.

Improvements in physical health and many other benefits of Yoga are appreciated everywhere, but the greatest gifts of Yoga are wisdom and spiritual love is even more important. According to Yoga, perfect wisdom and spiritual love exist in all of us, but this wisdom and love is covered and hibernated. Yoga helps to unlock and realize this potential.

This day has taken on great importance as an important day when people learn about the amazing and natural benefits of Yoga, connect people with nature, Yoga practitioners, draw people’s attention to the holistic benefits of Yoga around the world, reduce the rate of diseases around the world. Celebrating this International Day of Yoga brings communities together to spend a day in health from their busy schedules. It also contributes to the growth, development and spread of world peace and helps people in difficult situations to cope with stress themselves through Yoga.

Celebrating International Day of Yoga will also strengthen global coordination, solidarity among people.

Celebrating such a day with enthusiasm will also help to raise awareness of physical and mental problems, their regulation and management through Yoga practices that will protect us from unhealthy practices, and promote and respect healthy practices to make life better.

Yoga is becoming a widespread practice in most SCO member states, which accept it with their variations and styles. It is especially popular among young people. People want to lead healthy, stress-free, disciplined lives that help them on their way to self-realization.

So on the occasion of the 6th International Day of Yoga, I would like to extend my warm greetings to all Yoga practitioners and Yoga followers around the world.

Virtual Healthcare & Hygiene Expo 2020

Federation of Indian Chambers & Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will organize 1st Virtual International Exhibition and Conference on Healthcare and Hygiene from 22-26 June, 2020.

The entire ecosystem of Healthcare will come under one roof to showcase their products and services and buyers from across the globe will participate in the event.

The focus sectors of the exhibition are:

• Pharmaceuticals, Pharma Machinery & Technology
• Medical Devices
• AYUSH & Wellness
• Medical Textile
• Hygiene & Sanitization

The key highlights are:

• 5 Dedicated Exhibition Halls for each of the focus sectors
• Sector specific webinars
• Pre-Fixed B2B Meetings
• Free to attend exhibition for the Visitors
• Innovative product display options
• The participants can have an immersive experience of participation and can interact with their buyers from the comfort of their home/office

For more information, please visit website at:

• www.vhhe.in

Stakeholders from concerned Healthcare & Hygiene of public and private sector and trade bodies/ associations who may wish to participate in the event are required to submit Visitor Registration Form available at website link:

• https://vhhe.in/forms/visitor.php

In case registration confirmation email is not received, or any additional information is sought, please contact Mr. Sudhanshu Gupta, Deputy Director, FICCI at Mobile No: +919873311557 and/or E-mail:

• sudhanshu.guptaficci.com
• vhhebuyersficci.com

IHGF Textiles Virtual Fair 2020 (Home Furnishings, Textiles & Floor Coverings Show) – from 15 to 18 June 2020

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) is organizing India’s First Virtual Fair from 15 to 18 June, 2020 in the Home Furnishings sector and an exclusive B2B platform developed to assist the buyers from all across the globe to source from India. Over 350 manufacturers and exporters of Home Furnishings, Textiles, Carpets, Rugs, Coir, and other complementing products will be displayed for navigation in categories of Bed & Bath, Beautiful Living, Carpet & Rugs, Decorative & Furniture Fabrics, Kitchen Linen, Smart Bedding, Wall Decoration, Window & Interior Decoration.

Details of IHGF Textiles Virtual Fair, 2020 are available at:

• https://www.epch.in/ihgf/textiles/2020ihgftextilesfair.pdf
• https://youtu.be/7CLeiAj0n78
• visitors@ihgftextiles.in

CII Buyer-Seller online Meet 2020 for India – CIS Countries on Leather & Footwear Industry on 20-21 July 2020

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Embassy of India in Moscow and the Council of Leather Export is organizing a two-day Digital Exhibition and Buyers Sellers Meet (BSM) of Leather & Footwear products focusing on the CIS region on 20-21 July 2020.

All Leather, Leather products including footwear, garments, leather goods and accessories, gloves, etc. will be on display for buyers, importers, brands, wholesalers, and retailers from the CIS region. Indian manufacturers, exporters of leather and leather products, will display their latest product designs/ collections of footwear, leather garments, leather goods and accessories, leather gloves, saddlery, and harnesses. A flyer for the exhibition is enclosed for reference. The participants may register themselves at the URL:

• Register for CII Buyer-Seller Meet
• CII Buyer-Seller online Meet 2020 for India – CIS Countries on Leather & Footwear Industry on 20-21 July 2020

Investments in India during the pandemic

India Emerges as the Most Favourable Destination Even in a Pandemic

Recent Investments (April-July, 2020)

• 1. Google – Investment Amount – $10 Billion
• 2. Walmart – Investment Amount – $1.2 Billion
• 3. Foxconn (Apple Inc. Supplier) – Investment Amount – $1 Billion
• 4. Facebook – Investment Amount – $5.7 Billion (Investment in Reliance Jio)
• 5. Qualcomm Ventures – Investment Amount – $97 Million
• 6. Thomson – Investment Amount – $142.8 Million
• 7. We Work Global – Investment Amount – $100 Million
• 8. Hitachi – Investment Amount – $15.9 Million
• 9. Kia Motors – Investment Amount – $54 Million
• 10. Saudi Arabia’s PIF – Investment Amount – $1.6 Billion
• 11. Hyundai Mobis – Investment Amount – Expanding R&D activities for autonomous vehicles
• 12. SGS – Investment Amount – Opening accreditation testing lab in India
• 13. Axtria – Investment Amount – Expanding presence with new delivery center in South India
• 14. F5 – Investment Amount – Opening first centre in India
• 15. Tsuzuki – Investment Amount – Opening new plant in Jhajjar, Haryana
• 16. Samsung – Investment Amount – Manufacturing 18 smartwatches locally in India

External Links:- 

• Google’s $10 Billion USD Investment in India
• Walmart’s $1.2 Billion Investment in Flipkart
• Foxconn’s $1 Billion Investment in India
• Facebook’s Investment in Reliance Jio (5.7 Billion USD)
• Thomson’s $142.8 Million Investment
• WeWork Global’s $100 Million Investment
• Hitachi’s $15.9 Million Investment
• Kia Motors’ $54 Million Investment
• Saudi Arabia’s PIF Investment in Jio Platforms
• Hyundai Mobis Technical Centre Expansion
• Qualcomm’s $97 Million Investment in Reliance Jio
• Tsuzuki’s New Plant in Jhajjar, Haryana
• Samsung’s Smartwatch Manufacturing in India

Investments in India during the pandemic (Uzbek version)

Pandemiya davrida Hindistonga investitsiyalar

Hindiston hatto pandemiy davrida ham eng yoqimli manzilga aylanmoqda

So’nggi investitsiyalar (aprel-iyul, 2020 yil)

• Google
  Investitsiya miqdori – $ 10 1.
• Walmart
  Investitsiya miqdori – $ 1,2 2
• Foxconn (Apple Inc. Supplier)
  Investitsiya miqdori – $ 1 3.
• Facebook
  Investitsiya miqdori – Dunyodagi eng yirik ijtimoiy media kompaniyasi Hindistonning Reliance Jio platformalariga 5,7 milliard dollar sarmoya kiritadi. Bu Facebook-ning boshqa kompaniyaga kiritgan eng katta sarmoyasi.
• Qualcomm Ventures
  Investitsiya miqdori – $ 97 5.
• Thomson
  Investitsiya miqdori – $ 142,8 6.
• We Work Global
  Investitsiya miqdori – $ 100 7.
• Hitachi
  Investitsiya miqdori – $15.9 8.
• Kia Motors
  Investitsiya miqdori – $ 54 9.
• Saudi Arabia’s PIF
  Investitsiya miqdori – $ 1.6 10.
• Hyundai Mobis
  Sarmoya – Hyundai Mobis Hindistonda bo’lajak transport vositalarining dasturiy ta’minotini ishlab chiqishni kuchaytirish uchun texnik markazini kengaytirmoqda. Ushbu kengayish orqali kompaniya Hindistonda ilmiy-tadqiqot ishlarini, xususan avtonom avtoulovlar uchun dasturiy ta’minotni rivojlantirishni maqsad qilgan.
• SGS
  Sarmoya – SGS – Amazon kompaniyasining sifatli mahsulotlarni etkazib berish bo’yicha ishonchli hamkori va dunyodagi etakchi inspeksiya, tekshirish, sinov va sertifikatlash kompaniyalaridan biridir. Kompaniya Hindistonda o’zining birinchi akkreditatsiya sinov laboratoriyasini ochadi va dunyoning boshqa qismidagi Bordodagi Cestas (Frantsiya) va AQShning Appleton ni ochadi.
• Axtria
  Sarmoya – Axtria, bulutli dasturiy ta’minot va hayotiy fanlar tijorat biznesi uchun ma’lumotlarni tahlil qilish sohasida etakchi bo’lib, Hindistonda o’z ishtirokini yanada kengaytiradi va Hindiston janubida birinchi etkazib berish markazini ochadi. Ma’lumotlar tahlili va bulutli dasturiy ta’minot giganti Hindistonda ortib borayotgan bozor talabini qondirish uchun yangi ish joylarini yaratmoqda.
• f5
  Sarmoya – f5, App asosidagi platformalarga echimlarni taqdim etuvchi kompaniya Hindistonda o’zining birinchi markazini ochdi. Sidney, Avstraliya va Gonkongda muvaffaqiyatli boshlanganidan so’ng, Hindistonda o’zining birinchi markazini ochadi.
• Tsuzuki
  Sarmoya – Tsuzoki Yaponiyaning etakchi elektrotexnika kompaniyalaridan biri, Xayyana, Hindistonning Xaryana shahrida Reliance’s Model Economic Township-da yangi zavodni ochmoqda.
• Samsung
  Sarmoya – Janubiy Koreyaning giganti endi Hindistonda 18 ta aqlli soatlarni ishlab chiqarishni boshladi. Noida-da o’zining eng yirik smartfon ishlab chiqarish zavodiga ega bo’lgan kompaniya, shuningdek, mahalliy ravishda ishlab chiqariladigan 4G-ga asoslangan yangi aqlli soatlar ishlab chiqarishni boshladi.

External Links:

1. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/google-10-billion-usd-investment-in-india-explained-6505026/#::text=Tech%2Dgiant%20Google%20Monday%20announced,accelerate%20digitisation%E2%80%9D%20in%20the%20country
2. https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/walmart-leads-1-2-bn-investment-in-flipkart-at-near-25-billion-valuation-11594726660007.html
3. https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/companies/article/foxconn-to-invest-1-billion-in-india-amid-apples-gradual-production-shift-from-china/619706#::text=Foxconn%20aims%20to%20invest%20in,%241%20billion%20in%20the%20country
4. https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/21/facebook-reliance-jio/
5. https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/consumer-durables-and-information-technology/consumer-electronics/thomson-to-invest-rs-1000-cr-in-indian-market-over-next-5-years/76466223#::text=New%20Delhi%20%3A%20Television%20brand%20Thomson,company%20said%20in%20a%20statement
6. https://m.economictimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/wework-global-to-invest-100-million-in-wework-india/articleshow/76218667.cms
7. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/13/business/corporate-business/hitachi-trains-india/#::text=NEW%20DELHI%20%E2%80%93%20Hitachi%20Ltd.’,billion%20rupees%20%28%2415.9%20million%29
8. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/kia-motors-india-to-invest-409-cr-in-expansion-project/article31699040.ece#::text=The%20KIA%20Motors%20India%20will,Mee%20Suchana’%20programme%20on%20Thursday
9. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/jio-pif-deal-all-you-need-to-know-about-saudi-arabias-pif-the-latest-investor-in-jio-platforms-5423231.html
10. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-mobis-expands-its-technical-center-in-hyderabad-india-to-strengthen-software-development-of-future-vehicles-301039782.html
11. https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/12/qualcomm-to-invest-97-million-in-indias-reliance-jio-platforms/
12. https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/tsuzuki-to-set-up-plant-at-reliance-s-model-economic-township-in-jhajjar-11594546228950.html
13. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/samsung-starts-manufacturing-smartwatches-in-india/articleshow/76872729.cms#::text=With%20Galaxy%20Watch%20Active2%204G,Singh%20said%20in%20a%20statement

Global Expression of Interest (EOI) Notice for the Appointment of Sales Agents for BHEL Products

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Maharatna public sector undertaking established in 1964, is one of India’s largest engineering and manufacturing enterprises in the energy and infrastructure sectors and a leading power plant equipment manufacturer globally. BHEL serves the core sectors of the economy and provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, systems, and services in power, transmission, transportation, renewables, water, defence & aerospace, oil & gas, and other industries from its widespread network of 16 manufacturing plants catering to over 150 project sites in India and overseas. The worldwide installed base of power-generating equipment supplied by BHEL is approximately 190 GW, with references in 84 countries across all six inhabited continents. BHEL-manufactured sets contribute to approximately 53% of India’s installed capacity and more than 60% of the total power generated from utility sets. With an average annual revenue of around US $4 billion and an employee base of over 34,000, including more than 9,000 highly qualified Engineers and Managers, BHEL has embarked on a strategic transformation journey to widen its global reach.

1.  BHEL’s overseas references encompass almost the entire range of BHEL products and services, covering thermal, hydro, and gas turbine-based power projects, substation projects, power plant rehabilitation projects, besides a wide variety of products such as transformers, compressors, motors, valves, oil field equipment, electrostatic precipitators, photovoltaic equipment, insulators, heat exchangers, and switchgears.
2.  BHEL-supplied thermal power projects have been installed in Cyprus, Malta, Libya, Egypt, Senegal, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Sudan, and Syria; gas-based power projects in Oman, Libya, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Yemen, and Kazakhstan; hydro power plants in New Zealand, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Rwanda, and DR Congo; and substation projects and equipment in various countries.
3. In line with its strategic vision to increase the global reach for its products, BHEL has issued a Notice inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested parties to enlist as Sales Agents for BHEL Products in global markets on 18^th July 2020.

Notice of Expression of Interest

SEZ Act & Rules of Indian SEZs

1. India is emerging as one of the engines of the global economy and a major investment destination. India’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Scheme offers one of the most competitive packages. The challenge today is how to combat the global slowdown without slowing down our economy, and SEZs offer the best platform for generating economic activity and employment to sustain high economic growth.
2. The Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES) was established by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India in 2003. EPCES has been set up to service the export promotional needs of 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Special Economic Zone Units, and Special Economic Zone Developers in India.
3. EPCES represents the EOU/SEZ Sector, which has approximately 7,000 operational EOUs/SEZ Units and 416 formally approved Special Economic Zones (SEZs) spread across the country. The EOU/SEZ Sector is a major contributor to India’s export basket. Exports from only the SEZ sector in 2019-2020 amounted to US $111 Billion, while EOUs exported US $12 Billion during 2018-19. These units cover major industrial sectors such as textiles, garments & yarn, food & agro products, electronics & software, chemicals, engineering, minerals, and granites. The EOU/SEZ sector provides direct employment to over 2.5 million people in India.
4. EPCES has published the updated SEZ Act & Rules. This book is highly useful and provides comprehensive information about the rules and regulations related to the setting up of SEZs and SEZ units, benefits, and procedural provisions. The soft copy of the SEZ Act & Rules can be accessed through the link below: http://www.epces.in/updated-sez-act-rules.php

Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs
8G, Hansalaya Building, 15, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001
Tel: 23329766-69   Fax: 011-23329770
Email: epces@epces.in
Website: www.epces.in