Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 27 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Asia Rugby Sevens U18 Girls Championship at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. It is the first time that Rugby championship of international level is being held in India. Hong Kong, China, UAE, Philippines, Laos, Qatar, Nepal and China are participating in the championship apart from India. Odisha CM also felicitated Asian Games 2018 gold medalist Swapna Barman on the occasion. India defeated UAE by 22-5 in the opening game. 

Odisha CM Patnaik inaugurates Asia Rugby Sevens U18 Girls Championship

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As technological advancements like AI, machine learning and precision medicine revolutionise drug discovery, manufacturing and patient care, Indian pharmaceutical industry is set for a 'profound transformation' in 2025 with innovation, wider global access and improvement in quality becoming key themes for the future.
The industry, which is expected to grow nearly two-fold to around USD 130 billion in size by 2030, is looking to take advantage of conducive policies, demographic and digital talent, in making India play a pivotal role in advancing global health for all.
Currently accounting for around 20 per cent of the overall generic drug sales globally, the Indian pharma industry is focussing on research excellence and innovation in order to position the country as a global hub for high-quality, affordable pharmaceuticals.
"The Indian pharma market is expected to move up to USD 120-130 billion by 2030 from the current size of USD 58 billion. Initiatives in terms of quality, innovati

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The Jal Shakti ministry has set its sights on 2025 to achieve the ambitious targets of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) after falling short of the 2024 deadline to provide tap water connections to all rural households.
The ministry also aims to ensure universal Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status for villages while advancing ecological restoration under the Namami Gange Programme.
Over 15.37 crore rural households out of a total of 19.36 crore have been equipped with tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission. However, around four crore households remain uncovered.
Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil expressed optimism about achieving full coverage, emphasising his ministry's continuous coordination with lagging states and Union territories.
"All the four crore connections are at some level of completion, and though it is a state subject, we have urged all states and Union territories to accelerate their efforts to ensure 100 per cent ...

A ministry official said it is focused on bridging these gaps in 2025, ensuring no household is left without access to clean drinking water

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Odisha CM Patnaik inaugurates Asia Rugby Sevens U18 Girls Championship

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