Bhubaneswar: To tackle the growing issue of distress migration, the Odisha state government has formed a high-level task force to devise and recommend comprehensive solutions. The task force, which will be chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, aims to address the root causes of migration and alleviate the…
Chennai: In a significant step towards bolstering India’s maritime capabilities and promoting indigenous shipbuilding, the first ship of the Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project, named Samarthak, was launched today at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli. The vessel, built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the Indian Navy, marks another milestone in the country’s vision of self-reliance in…
Stockholm: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to three American economists for their groundbreaking research into why vast disparities in prosperity exist between countries. Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and James A. Robinson from the University of Chicago were honored…
New Delhi: The newly operationalised Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced the launch of its first two landmark initiatives today: the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) and the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas – Electric Vehicle (MAHA-EV) Mission. These initiatives aim to foster India’s scientific excellence and innovation while addressing national priorities…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, today outlined India’s ambitious strategy for the power sector in 2047 during the Brainstorming Session on the Indian Power Sector Scenario 2047 in New Delhi. The two-day session brings together key stakeholders to discuss the future of India’s power industry as it…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, today unveiled the list of winners for the 5th National Water Awards (NWA) 2023 at an event held at Shram Shakti Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards, which recognize exceptional efforts in water conservation and management, were organized by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, today underscored the government’s commitment to advancing ethanol blending and biofuel initiatives during the 12th CII Bioenergy Summit 2024. Themed “Fuelling the Future – Securing India’s Green Growth Goals,” the summit, held in New Delhi, brought together key stakeholders in India’s renewable energy sector….
Dehradun: In a significant step towards empowering persons with disabilities, Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), inaugurated a new Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) in Dehradun today. The Kendra, operated by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation…
New Delhi: The Fifth Global Standards Symposium (GSS-24) was inaugurated today by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The landmark event, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), marked a historic moment for the Asia-Pacific region as India hosts the symposium for the first…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, emphasized the critical role of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in ensuring access to safe, reliable, and high-quality products for all Indian citizens. Delivering the keynote address on the occasion of World Standards Day in New Delhi…
