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,…
New Delhi: NITI Aayog has released its latest publication analyzing India’s trade performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2024 (April to June). The report, unveiled by Vice Chairperson Suman Bery, provides a detailed snapshot of India’s trade position, incorporating global demand-supply trends, sectoral insights, and emerging opportunities. The event also featured NITI…
Bhopal: Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has been officially notified as India’s 57th tiger reserve, marking another milestone in the nation’s wildlife conservation efforts. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, who shared the development on the social media platform X. “Caring for conservation! We continue…
Mumbai: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, emphasized the pivotal role of family businesses in driving India’s economic growth at the Moneycontrol Family Business Awards 2024. Addressing a distinguished audience of industry leaders, Dr. Singh underscored the importance of family enterprises in achieving the…
New Delhi: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has officially recognized the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) as a Dual Awarding Body. The agreement was formalized in the presence of Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of MSDE and Chairperson of NCVET….
