Agartala: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, is set to showcase the extraordinary talents and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs at the Divya Kala Mela in Agartala. The six-day event, organized by the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) inaugurated on…
New Delhi: The “India Ageing Report 2023,” a collaborative effort by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), sheds light on the welfare of senior citizens in India. The comprehensive report provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the elderly population and highlights opportunities for their well-being….
New Delhi: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is steering a transformative initiative, the Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs. This visionary scheme aims to provide coaching for competitive examinations, enabling individuals to secure coveted positions in both the Public and Private Sectors. Additionally, it facilitates admission to esteemed technical and professional higher…
New Delhi: The Indian government has introduced the SHRESHTA scheme with the primary objective of extending the reach of development interventions to service-deficient areas predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Castes (SCs). The scheme specifically targets the education sector by supporting grant-in-aid institutions run by NGOs and residential high schools, offering high-quality education. Focused on bridging the…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been actively implementing the Central Sector Scheme, “Operation Greens” (OG), under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana since 2018-19.
New Delhi: In the last seven years leading up to 2021-22, the Food Processing (FP) sector has become a crucial contributor to the Indian economy, showcasing growth in terms of GDP contribution, employment generation, and exports.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, and Road Transport and Highways, General (Retd) VK Singh, inaugurated the new link building at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The inauguration took place digitally, marking the opening of the building connecting Terminal-1 (Domestic) and Terminal-2 (International) of the…
New Delhi: In a significant legislative move, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills on Tuesday aimed at modifying the roster of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister Arjun Munda presented the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for approval. This…
New Delhi: The 24th Prime Minister Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) meeting, convened by the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, took place today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. This significant gathering brought together key government officials, experts from the medical and health industry, and…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing food processing capabilities across the nation, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has given approval for the implementation of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative in 713 districts across 35 States and Union Territories.
