New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), a landmark initiative to promote digital literacy in rural India, has surpassed its ambitious target of training 6 crore individuals. By the scheme’s conclusion on March 31, 2024, a total of 6.39 crore rural citizens, representing one individual per household, were empowered with digital skills,…
Bhubaneswar: The average monthly income of agricultural households in Odisha is ₹5,112, as per data from the National Statistical Office (NSO), revealed Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo in the state Assembly on Wednesday. Responding to a question by Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati, Singh Deo shared insights into the financial status…
New Delhi: In a move to support students balancing academics with excellence in sports and Olympiads, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct special board exams in 2025 for those participating in national and international competitions. This initiative, introduced in 2018, ensures that students who represent the nation in events recognised by the…
Guwahati: The Assam government has imposed a statewide ban on the serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision after a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Sarma emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening regulations around beef consumption. “We have…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has successfully completed the Aadhaar e-KYC verification process for 2,69,23,830 beneficiaries under the Public Distribution System (PDS), announced Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, in the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday. The verification covers a substantial portion of the state’s total 3,36,35,918 PDS beneficiaries. In a written response…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key departments, presented significant updates in the Lok Sabha today regarding grievance redressal mechanisms and pension reforms. The discussion covered accessibility, grievance resolution timelines, and improvements in citizen services. Enhanced Accessibility via CPGRAMS The Centralized Public…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to boost the jackfruit industry in Odisha, the Directorate of Horticulture under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE) hosted a two-day training-cum-workshop at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Horticulture, Deras. Held on November 30 and December 1, 2024, the event focused on advancing the production of value-added…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C. R. Paatil, held a high-level meeting with representatives from nine key stakeholder ministries and departments to review the progress of the GOBARdhan Initiative. This ambitious program, aimed at converting organic waste into valuable resources like compressed biogas (CBG) and organic manure, underscores the government’s commitment to sustainability…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressed the media today to outline the achievements of the Ministry of Rural Development, emphasizing the government’s commitment to empowering women and transforming rural communities. Chouhan highlighted the ministry’s utilization of ₹1.03 lakh crore from its ₹1.84 lakh crore annual…
Guwahati: The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF), hosted at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, concluded today after four days of engaging events and activities aimed at showcasing India’s achievements in science and technology. The festival, which began on November 30, saw participation from over 7,000 delegates and attracted a crowd of 45,000,…
