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Banks offering higher interest rates on FDs to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
City-based UCO Bank said it is offering 30 basis points or 0.30 per cent higher rate on fixed deposits of 999 days for applicants who have received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine.Central Bank of India had also recently launched the Immune India Deposit Scheme with an additional interest rate of 25 basis points above the applicable card rate for those who have been vaccinated.
General Insurance industry likely to grow cautiously in FY2022; underwriting losses set to rise : ICRA
The private sector players had a higher growth trajectory in FY2019 and FY2020; and have gained market share from the PSU players. The private sector reported a 8% Y-o-Y increase in GDPI at Rs. 1.1 trillion in FY2021. Private sector players were able to adapt to the changing business dynamics in CY2020 at a faster pace compared to the PSU players. Private sector with a relative better risk framework was able to increase the market share in fire segment, and health segment. In addition, the private sector also has a higher share in crop insurance underwritten in FY2021.
Govt sets maximum price of vaccines for private hospitals: Covishield Rs 780 a dose, Covaxin Rs 1410
”The private hospitals may charge up to a maximum of Rupees 150 per dose as service charges. State governments may monitor the price being so charged,” the ministry said.
The ministry also requested states and union territories to regularly monitor the prices being charged by the private CVCs from the citizens.
Govt allocates Rs 40,700 cr for waste management in 2 lakh villages under Swacch Bharat Mission
”The Ministry of Jal Shakti under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) Phase 2 is poised to support over two lakh villages achieve solid and liquid waste management (SLWM) arrangements through an investment of over Rs 40,700 crore in the present FY 2021-22,” the ministry said.
Emerging risks set to shape a post-COVID-19 world:Swiss Re
COVID-19 to worsen income inequality; growth in the global middle class slowed and poverty levels rose in 2020
• Government support programmes have kept alive unviable zombie companies, leading to increased credit and financial market risks
• Electric vehicles and other decarbonised means of transport can
cut up to 24% of current C02 emissions from fuel combustion
Women falling behind in India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive
Health officials say rumours about vaccines disrupting women’s menstruation cycle and reducing fertility have also contributed to the skewed data. The government has rejected the concerns.
Centre to provide free COVID vaccines to states for all above 18; Service charge for pvt hospitals capped at Rs 150/dose: PM
The change in the government’s vaccine strategy comes days after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to place on record all relevant documents and file notings reflecting its thinking culminating in the COVID-19 vaccination policy, and states questioning the central government over the alleged shortage of vaccines.
While India will have 53.6 crore doses between January and July, the availability of vaccines will increase to 133.6 crore doses between August and December with more firms supplying jabs and ramping up of production from the existing companies..
In another major announcement, the prime minister said a decision has been taken to extend Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojna till Deepawali.
This means that till November, 80 crore people will continue to get a decided amount of free foodgrain every month.
17 dead in fire at Pune chemical firm, rescuers search for missing staff
“The fire broke out during plastic packing, smoke was so much that female workers could not find an escape. We have recovered 17 charred bodies – 15 women and 2 men. Cooling and search operation is underway,” said Devendra Potphode, Chief Fire Officer, PMRDA Pune.
Centre mulling to allow domestic air travel without Covid-negative report post vaccination
While the government is considering allowing domestic air travel without Covid test reports for those who have got both doses of the vaccine, it has opposed a similar measure for international travel.
At a G7 meeting of health ministers on June 4, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan expressed India’s ”concern and strong opposition” to allow vaccine passports for international travel at this juncture of the pandemic.
Centre issues SOPs to administer 2nd dose of Covishield before 84 days for certain categories
In this context, with a view to provide full coverage of vaccination and facilitating international travel for such genuine reasons, the ministry has issued the SOPs according to which the states shall designate a competent authority in each district to grant permission for such administration of the second dose of Covishield.