New Delhi: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) hosted a series of significant events today, showcasing its ongoing commitment to recognizing the contributions of retiring central government employees and enhancing support for those preparing to retire. The day began with the 7th Anubhav Awards ceremony, held to honor exceptional contributions made by central…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a progressive expansion of the Central Sector Scheme of financing under the ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ (AIF). This significant move is aimed at enhancing and strengthening agricultural infrastructure across the country, making the scheme more attractive, impactful, and inclusive. Key Highlights of the Expansion: Viable Farming Assets: The scheme…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with a total estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. This ambitious initiative will establish a network of industrial smart cities across India,…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore. These projects are aimed at enhancing logistical efficiency, expanding railway capacity, and fostering economic growth by improving transportation networks across India. The approved projects are…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for the third batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 private FM radio channels across 234 new cities, with an estimated reserve price of Rs. 784.87 crore under the Private FM Radio Phase III Policy. Alongside this, the Cabinet greenlit the establishment…
New Delhi: A significant roundtable meeting chaired by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, took place today in New Delhi. The meeting brought together representatives from Central Trade Union Organisations (CTUOs) to discuss the newly proposed Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, recently announced in the Union Budget,…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three significant railway projects with a combined estimated cost of approximately Rs. 6,456 crore, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi today. The announcement was made in the presence of Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit, Kalahandi MP Malvika Devi,…
New Delhi: A high-level Capacity-Building Conference on Disaster Management underscored the crucial role of a robust and resilient communication network in managing disasters effectively. Hosted by the Disaster Management Division of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT) and License Service Areas (LSA),…
Moscow: The Second Meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management took place today in Moscow. The Indian delegation was led by Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, who was joined by senior officials including Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to Russia, Rajendra Singh, Member & Head…
New Delhi: A pivotal three-day workshop on Animal Infectious Disease Prioritization commenced today in New Delhi, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The workshop, inaugurated by Dr. Abhijit…
