High-Level Committee Approves Major Disaster Mitigation Projects Across India

New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance disaster resilience and management across India, a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, has approved a series of disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects for various states. The meeting, held today in New Delhi, included Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister, and…

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Indian Railways Implements Stringent Monsoon Measures for Bridge and Track Safety

New Delhi; Indian Railways has reinforced its inspection and maintenance protocols to ensure the safety and reliability of railway bridges and tracks, particularly during the monsoon season. The Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, provided detailed insights into these measures in a written reply to a question in…

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Union Minister for Jal Shakti Releases Comprehensive Flood Impact Assessment

New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing flood management and mitigation in India, Union Minister for Jal Shakti,  C.R. Paatil, released a pivotal publication titled ‘Assessment of Area Affected due to Floods in India,’ brought out by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in New Delhi today. The CWC, recognized as India’s premier technical organization…

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Govt Promises Full Support for Renewable Energy Manufacturing

New Delhi: In a crucial meeting aimed at boosting India’s renewable energy sector, Minister of State for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Shripad Yesso Naik, met with representatives from various renewable industry associations, including the All-Indian Solar Industries Association, to discuss the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and other incentives to promote domestic manufacturing….

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Odisha Govt Eases Payment Terms for Lift Irrigation Consumers’ Arrear Electricity Bills

Bhubaneswar: In a relief for farmers, the Odisha government has relaxed the time for payment of arrear electricity bills by lift irrigation consumers. This decision aims to support agricultural activities and provide financial flexibility to the state’s farmers. According to an official press release, Barchana MLA Amar Nayak, Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA Babu Singh, and Bijay…

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Advocates for USD 50 Billion Vision for Leather and Footwear Industry by 2030

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, chaired a stakeholder interaction with the Leather and Footwear Industry yesterday, urging the sector to scale up to USD 50 billion by 2030. Emphasizing a bigger vision, the Minister called for the industry to showcase world-class products through large-scale exhibitions involving domestic and international brands….

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