New Delhi: The Indian government has launched the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to eliminate the manual engagement of sanitation workers in hazardous tasks such as sewer and septic tank cleaning. This human-centric approach, jointly initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards the empowerment and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has inaugurated 35 new District Disability Rehabilitation Centers (DDRC) across the country. The virtual inauguration ceremony was led by the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar. These DDRCs…
New Delhi: Arjun Munda, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, led the launch of groundbreaking partnerships for tribal development in New Delhi today. Esteemed institutions like the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, Indian Institute of Management (IIM)…
New Delhi: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Communications, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, inaugurated the ‘NITI for States’ platform today, a digital initiative aimed at empowering states and union territories (UTs) in their pursuit of national development goals. During the event, Vaishnaw also inaugurated the ‘NITI for States’ Exhibition at Rang Bhawan, Akashvani, New…
New Delhi: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) concluded its inaugural International Conference on Transparent Financial Reporting and Audit Quality: Pillars of Corporate Governance on March 5-6, 2024, in New Delhi. The conference served as a significant platform for policymakers, global experts, professionals, and industry leaders to engage in crucial discussions regarding transparent financial reporting,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared a significant 25% hike in the remuneration of outsourcing employees engaged across various government departments through service provider agencies. The announcement comes after a meeting between the outsourcing employees and 5T Chairman Kartik Pandian, where concerns and issues were discussed. In addition to the remuneration increase, the State Government…
New Delhi: To bolster the agricultural sector, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Raw Jute for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Bhubaneswar: On the eve of International Women’s Day 2024, the Bhubaneswar Chapter of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) organized a roundtable discussion on the theme ‘Celebrating Women in Communication.’ The event was aligned with this year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’ Rupali Kar, AGM of PR, Media, and Corporate…
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant visit to Jammu & Kashmir, where he paid homage to the spiritual and natural beauty of the region. One of the highlights of his visit was a moment of reverence towards Shankaracharya Hill.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant stride in promoting table tennis with the establishment of two well-equipped academies in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. These academies have swiftly become the hub for young talents, drawing enthusiasts from across the region. Additionally, the multipurpose indoor stadiums in municipalities across the state have emerged as favored spaces for aspiring…
