Visakhapatnam: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, has been honored with the prestigious “Gold Award” in the State Energy Conservation Award 2024. The award, organized by the State Energy Conservation Mission of Andhra Pradesh, recognizes RINL’s exceptional efforts in energy conservation within the Iron & Steel category. The…
New Delhi: In a move to modernize India’s maritime sector, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 24, 2024. The agreement was signed by Nand Kumarum, IAS, President and CEO of NeGD, and Vikas Narwal, IAS, Managing Director of IPA, in the…
New Delhi: A Multi-Stakeholder Convention on “Reviving Agro-Biodiversity in Rainfed Areas through Traditional Varieties for Climate-Resilient Agriculture” emphasized the vital role of traditional agricultural and horticultural varieties in combating climate challenges. The event, held in New Delhi, brought together policymakers, experts, and grassroots stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for preserving and promoting traditional crop varieties….
New Delhi: The Union Government has disbursed the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Rajasthan and Odisha for the financial year 2024–25. This financial assistance aims to strengthen grassroots governance and bolster development in rural areas. Rajasthan has been allocated a total of Rs. 614.04 crore, comprising: Rs. 560.63 crore…
Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has directed the Odisha government to install CCTV cameras in all police stations and outposts by March 31, 2025, as part of efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement. This directive was issued in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) involving allegations of custodial abuse of a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated 1,542 new Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Cooperatives (PACS) at a grand event held at the Convention Center of Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. This addition brings the total number of PACS in the state to 4,253, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s cooperative sector. In his…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), under the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state to begin accepting applications for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0 [PMAY(U) 2.0]. The new phase marks a significant shift, as applications will now be accepted exclusively online through…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated 10,000 newly established Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (MPACS), along with Dairy and Fisheries Cooperative Societies, in a grand ceremony in New Delhi today. The event, held on Good Governance Day, coincided with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari…
New Delhi: On the occasion of Good Governance Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh launched the Rashtraparv Website and its Mobile App on December 25, 2024. The Rashtraparv platform aims to provide seamless access to information related to the organization of national events, including…
New Delhi: Marking Good Governance Day, celebrated on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the transformative ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative. Aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, this initiative is part of the broader ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign. The ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative seeks to…
