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The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 28th August 2014, completes a decade of successful implementation today. PMJDY being the largest financial inclusion initiative in the world, the Ministry of Finance continuously endeavours to provide support to the marginalised and economically backward sections …

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has announced the results of its online human rights photography competition – 2024 organized in collaboration with MyGov. The Full Commission Jury comprising of the Acting Chairperson, Secretary General, Divisional Heads and an external expert after due deliberations did not find any photograph …

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles chaired the 8th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting under the National Technical Textiles Mission, today at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. The committee has approved 4 Start-Ups with a grant of approx. INR 50 Lakhs, each, under the ‘Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in …

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff accompanied by Mrs. Shashi Tripathi, President of Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA) arrived on his maiden visit to Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi on 26 Aug 24 after taking over the helm. On arrival, the CNS was presented with a ceremonial Guard …

Indian Navy notes with deep concern the damage caused this morning to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that was unveiled on Navy Day on 04 Dec 2023 as a dedication to the citizens of Sindhudurg. Along with the State Government and concerned specialists, the Navy has deputed a team …

Scientists have developed an affordable, user-friendly, portable smartphone-based fluorescence turn-on sensor system that can assist in managing Parkinson’s disease. The sensor would help in accurately detecting the concentration of L-dopa in the body, thereby helping to determine the precise dosage required for effective control of the disease. Parkinson’s disease is …

Machine learning techniques used by scientists for modeling crustal deformations over the Tibetan Plateau have helped forecasting velocity vectors of such movements and enhancing the characterization of plate movements. Typically, a dense network of Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) is employed to continuously monitor crustal deformation. Campaign-mode GPS surveys are …

On the directions of the Prime Minister of India, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) launched an online platform entitled ‘Anubhav’ in March 2015. It is a means for retiring/retired employees to showcase significant achievements made during their service period. Till date, 54 Anubhav Awards and 9 Jury Certificates …

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 27th August 2024. Area: In lakh hactare S. No.   Crop Area Sown 2024 2023 1 Paddy 394.28 378.04 2 Pulses 122.16 115.55 a Arhar 45.78 40.74 b Urdbean 29.04 30.81 c Moongbean …

Union Government has issued Comprehensive Guidelines for Handling Public Grievances in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s directions for making grievance redressal time-bound, accessible and meaningful. The Guidelines for Effective Redressal of Public Grievances seek to empower citizens, streamline process, bring greater clarity and focus to redressal of public grievances. …