Taking place in India’s capital New Delhi, the Logix India 2019 is scheduled from 31st January to 2nd February 2019. The masterminds behind this initiative are the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). Their goal? To enhance logistics cost effectiveness and boost operational efficiencies for India’s international trade.
A significant gathering, the three-day event anticipates over 100 international participants from more than 20 countries. But it’s not just about networking. The FIEO will also focus on potential investment opportunities, touching upon aspects such as infrastructure development, warehouse consolidation, technology integration and IT enablement. They’ll also address skilling of manpower.
With India securing the 44th rank in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2018, it’s evident that the logistics sector has a key role in elevating the global competitiveness of Indian goods.
Organ Donation in India: Celebrating Achievements and Promoting Awareness
The 9th Indian Organ Donation Day occurred on 27th November, organized by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), acting under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Two states were honored during this day – Tamil Nadu, for being the best performing state, and Maharashtra for its efforts in promoting organ donation awareness.
Tamil Nadu pioneered several initiatives like mandatory certification of Brain Stem Death and streamlining the organ distribution. In India, living donors are the primary source of organ donations. But only around 23% of organ transplants rely on organs obtained from cadavers.
To counteract the risk of commercial trading and ensure donor health safety, there’s a push towards promoting cadaver or deceased organ donation. This movement relies heavily on public participation and awareness to bridge the gaps in this area.
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)
Established under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi, the NOTTO serves a significant purpose. Key responsibilities include procurement, distribution and registry of organs and tissues donation and transplantation within the country
Mekedatu Project: Meeting Power and Water Needs
Located about 100 km from Bengaluru, in the Ramanagara district’s Kanakapura taluk, is Mekedatu. This deep gorge, whose name translates to ‘goat’s leap’, sits at the confluence of the rivers Cauvery and Arkavathi. The primary aim of the Mekedatu Project is to utilize this water for a hydro power station and as a drinking water supply for Bengaluru city.
However, the project has faced opposition. The Tamil Nadu government alleges that the reservoir proposal isn’t solely for drinking water, but also to expand irrigation. According to them, this goes against the Cauvery Water Disputes Award.
Some Facts to Consider
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Logix India 2019 | 31st January-2nd February 2019 | New Delhi |
| 9th Indian Organ Donation Day | 27th November | -- |
| Mekedatu Project Proposal | -- | Kanakapura taluk in Karnataka Ramanagara district |
The Controversy Around the Mekedatu Project
The Mekedatu project isn’t without its share of controversies. The main concern arises from the Tamil Nadu government, who claim that the reservoir proposal for the project doesn’t restrict itself to supplying drinking water. They argue that it also aims to increase the extent of irrigation, a move they believe violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Award.
