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International Year of Millets (IYM-2023): India’s Global Initiative for Nutritional Well-being

New Delhi:  In a significant stride towards enhancing global awareness and demand for millets, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM) following a proposal by the Government of India. Supported by 72 countries, this initiative aimed at promoting the nutritional value of millets and bolstering their production, consumption, and export.

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President Inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav 2024 Celebrating Tribal Heritage and Culture

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Aadi Mahotsav 2024 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi today. Emphasizing the rich diversity of the country, the President stated that the sentiment of ‘unity in diversity’ has been a constant, fueled by the enthusiasm to understand, adopt, and respect each other’s…

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Government Initiates Consultation with Cement Industry for Enhanced Data Collection Mechanism

New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, conducted a comprehensive consultation with representatives of the Indian Cement Industry to streamline the mechanism for collecting cement production data. The objective is to ensure 100% coverage of the industry and improve the accuracy of…

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C-DOT and IIT Kharagpur Collaborate to Develop Cutting-edge Optical Network Technology

New Delhi: C-DOT, the premier Telecom R&D center of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-K), have joined forces to drive innovation in the telecom sector. The collaboration comes through an agreement signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Department of Telecommunications,…

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MyGov India Launches National Creators Award to Celebrate Digital Innovators

New Delhi: MyGov India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has unveiled the National Creators Award, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating the transformative power of digital innovation and creativity across various domains. This prestigious award seeks to spotlight the diverse voices and talents shaping India’s growth trajectory, fostering…

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Union Minister Launches Nationwide Mass Drug Administration Campaign Against Lymphatic Filariasis

New Delhi: Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, inaugurated the first phase of the Bi-annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis. The campaign, which spans the next two weeks, seeks to curb disease transmission by providing free preventive medications to residents in affected…

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Central Board of Trustees Recommends 8.25% Interest Rate on EPF for FY 2023-24

New Delhi: The 235th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, was convened today in Delhi under the leadership of Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change. The meeting, attended by key dignitaries including Vice-Chairman Shri Rameshwar Teli, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment,…

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