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Madhya Pradesh Tops in PM SVANidhi Scheme as Best Performing State

Madhya Pradesh Tops in PM SVANidhi Scheme as Best Performing State

Madhya Pradesh has been recognized as the ‘Best Performing State’ under the Prime Minister SVANidhi scheme, which supports urban street vendors with collateral-free loans up to ₹50,000. The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry announced this accolade, with Assam securing the second position in the ‘Best Performing States – Innovation and Best Practices Award’ category. […]

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Indian Space Scientists Honoured at International COSPAR Assembly

Indian Space Scientists Honoured at International COSPAR Assembly

The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), the world’s first scientific body dedicated to space science research, has recognized the outstanding contributions of two Indian space scientists at its 45th scientific assembly in Busan, South Korea. This recognition highlights India’s growing prominence in the global space research community. Prahlad Chandra Agrawal, one of India’s most senior

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Atmanirbhar Bharat: India’s Growing Coal Mining Capacity

Atmanirbhar Bharat: India’s Growing Coal Mining Capacity

Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, India has marked a significant achievement in the global coal mining sector. The Gevra and Kusmunda coal mines, operated by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, have secured prominent positions among the world’s largest coal mines. These mines, located in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district, have been recognized

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Andhra Pradesh’s Wins Gulbenkian Prize for Natural Farming Model

Andhra Pradesh’s Wins Gulbenkian Prize for Natural Farming Model

In a significant recognition of innovative agricultural practices, the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) initiative has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. This accolade not only highlights India’s progress in sustainable farming but also places Andhra Pradesh on the global map for its pioneering efforts in eco-friendly agriculture. The Gulbenkian

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Nagaland Crowned Best State in Horticulture: Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024

Nagaland Crowned Best State in Horticulture: Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024

In a significant recognition of its efforts in agricultural development, Nagaland has been awarded the title of best state in horticulture at the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024. This accolade highlights the state’s commitment to innovative agricultural practices and rural development. The Award and Its Significance Award Details The Agriculture Leadership Awards, instituted in 2008,

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UGC’s ASMITA Project: 22,000 Indian Language Books to Transform Higher Education

UGC’s ASMITA Project: 22,000 Indian Language Books to Transform Higher Education

The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) unveiled an ambitious project aimed at enriching the landscape of Indian language literature in higher education. This groundbreaking initiative, known as ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing), sets out to develop an impressive 22,000 books in Indian languages over

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India Launches First National Toll-Free Anti-Narcotics Helpline

India Launches First National Toll-Free Anti-Narcotics Helpline

India is set to launch its first national toll-free anti-narcotics helpline, ‘1933’, alongside an email service under the name MANAS (Madak Padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra). Scheduled for launch by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the seventh Narco-Coordination Centre meeting on July 18, the helpline aims to provide a user-friendly platform for citizens to report

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ISRO Selects 2 Gaganyaan Astronauts For International Space Station Mission Under Axiom-4

ISRO Selects 2 Gaganyaan Astronauts For International Space Station Mission Under Axiom-4

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shortlisted two of its four trained Gaganyaan astronauts for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with United States’ NASA later this year, according to officials in the know of the matter. Only one of the shortlisted astronauts will go on the mission which is

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