75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow: The initiative is the brainchild of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports. The initiative aims to identify, encourage and nurture young creative talent in filmmaking, from the entire length and breadth of the country. The segment is an annual platform at the International Film Festival of India held in Goa. The initiative is in its second year, having been launched in 2021.
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI): India today assumed the Chair of the GPAI, an international initiative to support responsible and human-centric development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). GPAI is a congregation of 25 member countries, including the US, the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, and Singapore. India had in 2020 joined the group as a founding member. It is a first-of-its-type initiative for evolving better understanding of challenges and opportunities around AI. It works in collaboration with partners and international organisations, leading experts from industry, civil society, governments, and academia to collaborate to promote responsible evolution of AI and guide the responsible development and use of AI, grounded in human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth.
Confederation of Indian Industries: CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization. It works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering industry, Government and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes. Founded in 1895, it is headquartered in New Delhi.
25th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG): The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in association with the State Government of Jammu & Kashmir will organize the 25th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir. The theme of this Conference is “Bringing Citizens, Industry and Government closer”. The National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) will be presented under 5 categories of the NAeG Scheme – 2022 to 18 e-Governance initiatives at Central, State and District levels, Academic & Research Institutions and Public Sector Undertaking. This includes 9 Gold and 9 Silver Awards.
World Fisheries Day:It is celebrated on 21st November every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the world. It started in 1997 where “World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers” met at New Delhi leading to formation of “World Fisheries Forum” with representatives from 18 countries and signed a declaration advocating for a global mandate of sustainable fishing practices and policies. The event aims to draw attention to overfishing, habitat destruction and other serious threats to the sustainability of our marine and freshwater resources.
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