The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, has further strengthened the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) by expanding its coverage with the inclusion of 09 additional commodities, taking the total number of tradable agricultural commodities on the platform to 247. This expansion not only boosts market integration but also gives farmers and traders […]
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India’s NITI Aayog has unveiled an innovative national roadmap called AI for Inclusive Societal Development. This initiative is all about harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies to uplift the country’s 490 million informal workers. It represents a significant shift from the usual global AI conversations that tend to focus on formal sectors and white-collar
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The Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations in Dehradun highlighted India’s renewed commitment to fostering harmony between humans and wildlife. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav took the lead at the event held at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy. The theme of Human–Wildlife Coexistence emphasized the pressing need to manage conflicts and promote sustainable conservation efforts. The Ministry
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Phase One of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)—a groundbreaking ₹19,650 crore infrastructure project that’s set to revolutionize aviation and urban mobility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. With commercial operations slated to start by December 2025, Mumbai will join the ranks of global cities like New York, London, and
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India has made significant strides in the dairy sector over the past 11 years, noting that it has grown by 70 per cent during this period and is now the fastest-growing sector in the world. Milk production skyrocketed from 146 million tonnes in 2014-15 to an impressive 239 million
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In a significant move towards achieving agricultural self-reliance, the Union Cabinet approved a six-year initiative called the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses on October 1, 2025. This program, running from 2025-26 to 2030-31, comes with a hefty budget of ₹11,440 crore, with the goal of ramping up domestic pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes, cutting
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The NAVYA initiative, which stands for Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls, launched in June 2025. This program is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD). NAVYA is designed to equip adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 with
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The third edition of Unmesha – International Literature Festival took place in Patna, Bihar, from September 25th to 28th, 2025. This vibrant event gathered writers, poets, scholars, and publishers from 15 different countries, showcasing over 100 languages. The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, attended the valedictory session as the Chief Guest, marking his first
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The year 2025 is set to be an exciting milestone in India’s quest for cleanliness and better public health through the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). The annual Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign has grown into a powerful movement, bringing together millions who share a commitment to civic duty. This year’s theme, Swachhotsav, reinforces the country’s
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The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research / Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) Scheme focused on “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development.” This initiative comes with a hefty budget of Rs. 2277.397 crore, covering the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26, as part
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