New Delhi: Pralhad Joshi, the Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs, unveiled the “Strategy Papers on Coal Import Substitution” today at a significant event hosted at the Ministry of Coal. The release of these strategy papers marks a crucial step towards achieving energy security and bolstering self-sufficiency in coal production, aligning with the vision…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards community development, Union Minister for Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, unveiled new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives by Coal India Limited (CIL) during an event held at the Ministry of Coal today. Under the first initiative, CIL is extending its commitment to quality education by commissioning…
New Delhi: In a significant move to fortify the tea sector, the financial assistance provided under the ‘Tea Development & Promotion Scheme’ has witnessed an impressive 82% surge, soaring from Rs. 290.81 crores to Rs. 528.97 crores for the upcoming two financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26). The enhanced financial support is geared towards empowering small…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards realizing the vision of “Making AI in India” and “Making AI Work for India,” the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI mission. This ambitious initiative comes with a substantial budget outlay of Rs. 10,371.92 crore. The IndiaAI mission…
Mangalore: The picturesque Sasihithulu beach in Mangalore is all set to host the country’s first-ever International Stand-Up Paddling event, the India Paddle Festival, from March 8th to 10th, 2024. This three-day extravaganza will feature the world’s best Stand-Up Paddlers, including the Spanish duo of Fernando Perez (Men’s World No. 2) and Esperanza Barreras (Women’s World…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming Mahashivratri celebrations, the Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar has implemented robust security measures to facilitate the smooth and secure observance of the festival at the revered Lingaraj temple. As the auspicious occasion draws near, the police force has intensified security preparations to manage the expected large gathering of devotees at…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant development for Trivandrum and Kerala’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, addressed students, researchers, and industry leaders at the 4th Semicon India futureDESIGN Roadshow held on March 6, 2024, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). During his…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, granted approval for an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners, effective from January 1, 2024. The decision reflects a 4% increase over the existing rate of 46% of the Basic…
New Delhi: The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, organized a high-profile seminar in New Delhi on ‘Facilitating Strategic Engagement with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) for a Future-Ready India.’ The event, attended by over 200 participants representing the Government of India, all State Governments, MDBs operating in India, and major private sector partners, aimed…
Indore: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, organized a crucial workshop in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, focused on the ‘Count of Pastoralists and their Livestock in 21st Livestock Census.’ The workshop aimed to garner a comprehensive understanding of pastoralism practices, the habitats of pastoralists, routes in…
