New Delhi: Today, Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, presided over a Sensitization Meeting for the upcoming 21st Livestock Census. The meeting gathered senior officers from States/UTs and members of the Technical Committee to discuss the survey schedule and assess the preparedness of States/UTs and the Department for the…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s enchanting coastal haven, Papanasham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, has secured a prestigious position among the “100 Best Beaches in the World,” as listed by the renowned travel guide Lonely Planet. Known locally as Varkala Beach and located approximately 40 kilometers from the state capital along the Arabian Sea, Papanasham Beach has become a sought-after…
New Delhi: In a concerted effort to harness the full potential of renewable energy sources, the Indian government introduced the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy on May 14, 2018. The policy framework aims to facilitate the promotion of large grid-connected wind-solar PV hybrid systems, optimizing the efficient utilization of wind and solar resources, transmission infrastructure, and…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at boosting the country’s rail infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted approval for six projects of the Ministry of Railways. The total estimated cost of these projects is approximately Rs. 12,343 crore, and they will receive 100% funding…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking roundtable conference organized by Invest India’s Ayush Strategic Policy and Facilitation Bureau, under the guidance of the Ministry of Ayush, key stakeholders unanimously asserted that Ayush, the traditional Indian system of medicine, is uniquely poised to become India’s soft power for the world.
New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set a new milestone by raising the highest-ever concession value of Rs. 15,624.90 Crore through the third round of InvIT (Infrastructure Investment Trust). This achievement comes as NHAI successfully monetized 10 stretches covering approximately 890 km. The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for this monumental feat…
New Delhi: In a significant move to fortify the fisheries sector, the Union Cabinet, led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given the green light for a three-year extension of the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) until 2025-26.
New Delhi: The two-day Bhumi Samvaad VIII, a National Conference of State Revenue/Registration Secretaries and Inspector General of Registration (IGR) on “Sharing of Best Practices in Land Management Modernization,” was inaugurated by the Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The conference aimed at fostering knowledge exchange,…
New Delhi: In a poignant and emotional session, the hallowed chambers of the Parliament bid adieu to 68 esteemed colleagues who are retiring between February and May after completing their terms.
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards fostering inclusivity and eliminating discrimination, the Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) scheme, with a sub-scheme specifically catering to the comprehensive rehabilitation and welfare of transgender persons, was launched on 12th February 2021. Aimed at creating a Viksit Bharat (Developed India), the SMILE scheme emphasizes…
