Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – October, 2020 Posted On: 28 NOV 2020 4:50PM by PIB Delhi



  • The All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for October, 2020 increased by 1.4 points and stood at 119.5 (one hundred nineteen and point five). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 1.19 per cent between September and October, 2020 compared to (+) 0.93 per cent increase between corresponding months of previous year.


  • The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing (+) 1.29 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Arhar Dal, Poultry (Chicken), Eggs (Hen), Goat Meat, Mustard Oil, Sunflower Oil, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chillies Green, Gourd, Lady Finger, Onion, Peas, Potato, Electricity Domestic, Doctor’s Fee, Bus Fare, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Wheat, Fish Fresh, Tomato, Apple, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.


  • At centre level, Doom-Dooma Tinsukia, Patna and Ramgarh recorded the maximum increase of 4 points each. Among others, 3 points increase was observed in 9 centres, 2 points in 24 centres and 1 point in 33 centres. Rest of 19 centres’ indices remained stationary.


  • Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 5.91 per cent for October, 2020 as compared to 5.62 per cent for the previous month and 7.62 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 8.21 per cent against 7.51 per cent of the previous month and 8.60 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.


  • Key Points:- All-India CPI for Industrial Workers (2016=100) for October, 2020 increased to 119.5 points compared to 118.1 points for September, 2020.


  • In percentage terms, it rose by 1.19% w.r.t. previous month mainly due to Food group items having a share of 39.17% in the total weight which recorded a rise of 76% between these two months. During the period, increase in prices of food items viz. Arhar Dal, Poultry Chicken, Goat Meat, Egg, Mustard Oil, Onion, Potato, Brinjal, Peas, Doctor’s Fee, Bus Fare, etc., had greater impact.


  • Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 5.91 per cent for October, 2020 compared to 5.62 per cent for September, 2020 and 7.62 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 8.21 per cent against 7.51 per cent of the previous month and 8.60 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.


Ministry of Tourism organises webinar on“12 Months of Adventure Travel” under DekhoApnaDesh Webinar Series



  • Webinar highlights India as a year- round tourist destination Posted On: 28 NOV 2020 7:29PM by PIB Delhi


  • The Ministry of Tourism’s DekhoApnaDesh Webinar series titled “12 Months of Adventure Travel” on 28thNovember 2020 focused on Adventure Tourism which has the potential to make India a round the year destination. India is ranked 34th on the world travel and tourism index driven by rich natural and cultural resources. The World Economic Forum ranked India as the 5th best destination on the Natural Heritage Index in the world. Adventure Travel provides a sea of opportunities for India, which has unparalleled natural resources for exploration and experience.DekhoApnaDesh Webinar Series is an effort to showcase India’s rich diversity under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and it is continuously spreading spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat through virtual platform.


  • This webinar virtually takes one through the immense strength, potential and the hidden secrets of India covering Mountains, Forests, Rivers, Deserts, Mangroves, Islands, Canals, Wildlife and over 31 adventure activities that will delight an Indian and also an overseas traveller.


  • The webinar was presented by Mr. Tejbir Singh Anand, Managing Director, Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt Ltd. Tejbir Singh is a veteran and in the Indian adventure travel industry with over 3 decades of experience. He is a “Hall of Fame Awardee” presented by Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) . India is a 12 month destination in respect of adventure and culture and the country is so vast and huge that one life is not enough to cover the entire country.


  • Mr. Tejbir Singh started the presentation with the definition of adventure tourism. Adventure tourism can be termed as soft experiences to challenging expeditions. Essential elements are very important and they are nature, activity which will be pursued, culture of that place and finally the traveller’s experience. Experience can be novel and unique and that depend on degree of challenges.


  • The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) was founded with an aim to create awareness about the immense potential for adventure tourism in India and to harness this potential in a safe, sensitive and environment-friendly manner. The association also works towards creating awareness overseas about the potential of adventure tourism in India.


  • India is one of the very few countries in the world that boasts natural and cultural attractions so diverse and complex, which promises ample opportunities to explore every kind of landscape imaginable. From the eternal snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas to meandering rivers and gushing waterfalls, dense forests rich in wildlife, beautiful valleys, long coastlines and magical moonscapes, vast deserts of the west, to the ancient traditions and festivities of its colorful culture, offering unique adventures to all travelers.


  • India has all the combination of natural heritage which can be enjoyed throughout a year. They are Mountain range, River system, Biosphere reserve, wildlife sanctuary, National parks etc to name a few. Himalaya is the youngest fold mountain range of the world and 73% repository is in India. Aravalli is one of the oldest fold mountain range. Major River System in India are Indus River System, Brahmaputra River System (3969 Km), Ganga River System (2704 km) etc. India is home to 18 biosphere reserves in India. There are 551 Wildlife Sanctuaries which contribute 3.64% of the geographical area of the Country.


  • National park comprises 1.23% of India’s total surface area. Desert like white salt great Rann of Kutch (2898 Sq miles) Scandy Thar desert (66000 Sq miles) provide ample opportunities for adventure. Trans Himalayan Cold desert of India is Ladakh which also has lot of adventure activities. Kerala has a network of 1500 km of canals, 38 rivers and 5 big lakes. Total mangrove cover of India is 4921 sq km. Largest lake in the Himalaya is Pangong Tso (4238 m) and highest lake is Gurudongmar Lake (5148 m) in Sikkim.