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AGNIHOTRA YOGA The circular insignia of Agnihotra Yoga has a ‘havan kund’ or fire pit with fire in yellow and orange colours supporting a yoga practitioner. This is surmounted by a greenish blue arch and ensconced by white border with circular outline. The border is inscribed with its name in red capitals.

MANDSAUR UNIVERSITY The orange insignia of Mandsaur University (MU) has a shield with orange outline housing the letter ‘M’ depicted as an entrance with three pillars, above which a vessel of burning fire is placed. The shield denotes safety, protection, readiness to overcome difficulties, power, valiance and cooperation; the three pillars are the bridge to heaven from earth and pillar means strength, security of foundation and trustworthiness; the vessel of fire denotes cleansing and sanctification and the colour orange symbolises energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness. 

MARTIN LUTHER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) is a private university in Shillong, Meghalaya. The university is named after Martin Luther (1483–1546), the father of reformation. MLCU was established in July 2005; it claims to be the first Christian university in India after more than two centuries of Christian education in the country that does not focus on theological training. The cyan and yellow coloured inverted tear drop with a crown is holding a cross above a burning primitive stove with burning firewood. Below the motif its motto ‘The Light of Truth’ is written. The cross represents its christian orientation and theological studies; the crown is symbol of veneration; the burning stove symbolises the Holy Spirit.

BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH Shri Shantabai Shiksha Kutir was started in October 1935 in the mud huts provided by the Jiwan Kutir, with six girls. The name ‘Banasthali Vidyapith’ was adopted in 1943 and undergraduate courses were introduced. The institution was granted the status of a deemed university in 1983 by the UGC. The blue circular emblem has the portrait of the founder’s daughter Shantabai with a halo holding a water pot amidst a fire. It is ensconced in a circular border which carries its name, year of establishment and its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘That which Liberates is Knowledge’ which forms part of a verse appearing in Vishnu-Purana (1.19.41). The colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practised in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. Recognising its universal appeal, on December 11, 2014, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131. The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the sixty ninth session of the General Assembly. Folding of both hands in the logo symbolises yoga, the union, which reflects the union of individual consciousness with that of universal consciousness, a perfect harmony between mind and body, man and nature, a holistic approach to

THE HUTTI GOLD MINES COMPANY LIMITED Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited (HGML), Government of Karnataka Undertaking was established in 1947 as Hyderabad Gold Mines, has the unique distinction of being the only producer of primary gold in the country. HGML has been active in the exploration, development and exploitation of gold deposits occurring in Karnataka. The Company's Corporate Office is situated in Bangalore and it operates two units - The Hutti Gold unit (HGU), in Raichur district and the Chitradurga Gold Unit (CGU) in Chitradurga district with an operating mine at Ajjanahalli (Tumkur District). HGU is a fully integrated unit with a capacity to produce 5,50,000 tonnes per annum. The HGML currently processes ore from Hutti Gold Mine and two satellite mines at Uti (opencast) and Hira-Buddinni (exploratory underground mine). The mines were closed during 1920 during World War I. Its emblem in yellow, orange and black has a motif of molten gold being poured into a mo

ACCELERATING GROWTH OF NEW INDIA’S INNOVATIONS To upscale and commercialise proto-type technologies which have been developed by various R&D laboratories and outfits belonging to different departments and ministries of the Government of India, an initiative Accelerating Growth of New India’s Innovations (AGNIi) was undertaken, under the auspices of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and the Cabinet Secretariat in partnership with Invest India. By providing a platform for innovators to scale up their market ready products, AGNIi will help propel India into a new era of inclusive socio-economic growth. The term ‘AGNIi’ is another name of Fire in Hindi. The logo consists of a flame-like graphic above the Agnii typography.

5 MOUNTAIN DIVISION The insignia of 5 Mountain Division is a ball of fire , a divine weapon known as a chakra, adapted from Hindu mythology. Brahma  is the first of the powerful Hindu Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer. Brahma, the creator, from the cosmological point of view is the Golden Embryo (Hiranyagarbha ), the ball of fire, from which the universe develops. At present, the Division has been looking after the sensitive border areas as well as participating in counter-insurgency operations. The history of the Division has been documented and is displayed at the ‘Ball of Fire’ museum at Tenga in Assam. In June 1943, the Division moved to Chas, then in Bihar, where it underwent training for operations in jungle terrain. In March 1944, the Division was relieved in Arakans and was airdashed to Kohima. The Division pursued the Japanese to Manipur and further to Burma, fighting major battles and racing towards Rangoon. After Rangoon, they set sails for Singap