September 19, 2026

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New Probiotic Strain Discovered: Streptococcus thermophilus MCC0200 Shows Promise Beyond Dairy Industry

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Pune: Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune have uncovered a new strain of lactic acid bacterium that could revolutionize the use of probiotics beyond the traditional dairy industry. The strain, named Streptococcus thermophilus MCC0200, has shown remarkable potential for broader probiotic applications, thanks to its unique genetic and functional properties. The research, conducted…

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Over 1.48 Crore Candidates Trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

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New Delhi: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has been implementing its flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), since 2015. This initiative has imparted skill development training to over 1.48 crore candidates across the country through Short-Term Training (STT) and up-skilling and re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The scheme…

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Skill India Mission Boosts Employment Opportunities with Comprehensive Training Programs

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New Delhi: Under the ambitious Skill India Mission (SIM), the Government of India is delivering extensive skill, re-skill, and up-skill training through a vast network of skill development centers and institutes. These efforts are facilitated under various schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS),…

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Govt Revises Financial Assistance for Biomass Briquette and Pellet Production to Boost Utilization

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New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a significant revision in the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) rates under the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP), aimed at enhancing the utilization of biomass resources across the country. The updated rates, effective from July 16, 2024, are set to bolster the production of briquettes and…

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Ministry of Tourism Promotes Adventure Tourism in India with Strategic Initiatives

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New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism is actively promoting India as a preferred global destination for Adventure Tourism through a series of strategic initiatives. As part of its ongoing activities, the Ministry regularly releases campaigns to highlight various tourism destinations and products, including Adventure Tourism. In an effort to position India prominently on the global…

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Ministry of Tourism Sanctions Projects for Odisha under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD Schemes

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Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Tourism, through its central sector schemes ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’ and ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD),’ continues to support tourism infrastructure development by providing financial assistance to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. Recently, several projects in Odisha have been sanctioned under these schemes. Under the Swadesh Darshan 1.0…

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Notifies Guidelines for ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Notifies Guidelines for ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

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New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially notified the guidelines for the implementation of ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This announcement marks a significant step towards enhancing India’s renewable energy infrastructure, with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore dedicated to the scheme, which is set to be implemented until FY 2026-27.

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