In a remarkable feat, the Ministry of Coal has surpassed its GeM (Government e-Marketplace) procurement target for the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching an impressive Rs. 63,890 Crore as of February 14, 2024. This outstanding achievement is 300% of the annual target of Rs. 21,325 Crore, positioning the Ministry of Coal at the forefront among all…
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has set a remarkable benchmark by surpassing the ₹1 Lakh Crore milestone in the total order value processed through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, denoted as Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). Notably, transactions worth approximately ₹45,800 Crore have been secured in the current financial year alone, covering…
Kanpur: In a significant move towards bolstering indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has officially inked a contract with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Kanpur, on February 14, 2024. The agreement entails the manufacturing and supply of 463 indigenously produced 12.7mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns (SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast…
Shillong: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked on February 13, 2024, at the NEC Secretariat in Shillong, continuing the collaboration between the North Eastern Council (NEC), Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong), and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). The signing ceremony, attended by key officials, including Shri Chanchal…
Guwahati: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and IT (NIELIT), is set to host the groundbreaking Future Skills Summit in Guwahati on February 15, 2024. The summit, inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Shri…
New Delhi: Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary (AHD), presided over a crucial Regional Review Meeting in New Delhi today, focusing on the progress of implementation of various programmes and schemes in the Animal Husbandry and Dairy sector across the North East States. The meeting brought together Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, along with concerned Directors from Animal Husbandry…
New Delhi: The 16th Finance Commission (XVI-FC) convened its first meeting under the able leadership of Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi. The Chairman and Members were warmly welcomed by Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, Secretary, XVI-FC, along with other officials of the Finance Commission. The meeting primarily focused on discussing the…
Goa: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) successfully organized the inaugural edition of the International Conference of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulators, held from February 5th to 8th, 2024, as part of the India Energy Week (IEW) 2024 in Goa. This landmark event witnessed the participation of major South and Southeast Asian National…
Faridabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently conducted an on-site inspection of the Faridabad Bypass Site and the construction progress of Package 1 & 2 of DND Sohna Highway on National Highway-148 NA, which includes the spur of the Delhi Mumbai Expressway. This ambitious infrastructure project, executed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana…
New Delhi: In a significant move to combat substance abuse and raise awareness about the ill effects of addiction, a dedicated vehicle under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) launched today, February 14 in DAIC (De-Addiction cum Information Centre), Delhi-NCR. The inauguration will be graced by the presence of the Minister of Social Justice and…
