New Delhi: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is steering a transformative initiative, the Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs. This visionary scheme aims to provide coaching for competitive examinations, enabling individuals to secure coveted positions in both the Public and Private Sectors. Additionally, it facilitates admission to esteemed technical and professional higher…
New Delhi: The Indian government has introduced the SHRESHTA scheme with the primary objective of extending the reach of development interventions to service-deficient areas predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Castes (SCs). The scheme specifically targets the education sector by supporting grant-in-aid institutions run by NGOs and residential high schools, offering high-quality education. Focused on bridging the…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been actively implementing the Central Sector Scheme, “Operation Greens” (OG), under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana since 2018-19.
New Delhi: In the last seven years leading up to 2021-22, the Food Processing (FP) sector has become a crucial contributor to the Indian economy, showcasing growth in terms of GDP contribution, employment generation, and exports.
New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of a 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. The proposed deal involves Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. acquiring a majority stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited from Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. As…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, and Road Transport and Highways, General (Retd) VK Singh, inaugurated the new link building at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The inauguration took place digitally, marking the opening of the building connecting Terminal-1 (Domestic) and Terminal-2 (International) of the…
New Delhi: In a significant legislative move, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills on Tuesday aimed at modifying the roster of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister Arjun Munda presented the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for approval. This…
New Delhi: The 24th Prime Minister Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) meeting, convened by the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, took place today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. This significant gathering brought together key government officials, experts from the medical and health industry, and…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing food processing capabilities across the nation, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has given approval for the implementation of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative in 713 districts across 35 States and Union Territories.
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards educational inclusivity, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme on February 6, 2024, in New Delhi.
