Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India chaired a review meeting on reforms in EPFO on 13th June 2024.The meeting was attended by Smt. Neelam Shami Rao CPFC and other senior officers of Ministry of Labour & Employment and EPFO. Smt. Dawra commended the recent steps of …
Read More »Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for the Month of May, 2024 (Base Year: 2011-12)
The annual rate of inflation based on all India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number is2.61% (Provisional) for the month of May, 2024(over May, 2023). Positive rate of inflation in May, 2024 is primarily due toincreasein prices offood articles, manufacture of food products, crude petroleum & natural gas, mineral oils, other …
Read More »Vice President addresses BSF Sainik Sammelan in Jaisalmer
Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar while addressing the BSF Sainik Sammelan in Jaisalmer today told the soldiers that I am feeling a new energy after coming among you and this moment will always be memorable for me. Recalling his student life, Mr Dhankhar said, “ I have been a student of Sainik School Chittorgarh. I wore …
Read More »India’s Total Exports Estimated to Grow at 10.25% in May 2024
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for May 2024* is estimated at USD 68.29 Billion, registering a positive growth of 10.25 percent vis-à-vis May 2023.Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for May 2024* is estimated at USD 79.20 Billion, registering a positive growth of 7.95 percent vis-à-vis May 2023. …
Read More »Centre keeping close watch over market price of Wheat
The Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is keeping close watch on the market price of Wheat. In addition, suitable interventions, as warranted shall be undertaken to ensure that there is no hoarding by unscrupulous elements and the price remains stable. …
Read More »Ministry of Education Issues Advisory to States/UTs for RTE Entitlements and Nutritional Support
In a significant step towards realizing the vision of the NEP 2020, the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, issued a comprehensive advisory to all States and Union Territories (UTs) on 7 June 2024. The advisory emphasizes the need for necessary measures to …
Read More »Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil reviews progress of Namami Gange Mission Projects
Union Jal Shakti Minister, Shri C.R. Paatil, reviewed the progress of Namami Gange Mission projects, in New Delhi today, soon after taking charge of the Ministry. Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary also graced the occasion. They were warmly welcomed by Secretary (Water Resources, River Development …
Read More »Governance reforms to include digital empowerment of citizens”
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space and MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said,“Governance reforms will include digital empowerment of citizens, including the elder citizens …
Read More »Review Meeting chaired by Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries
Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu, Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, chaired a review meeting with senior officials of the ministry at Panchsheel Bhawan, New Delhi, today. During the meeting, Shri Ravneet Singh was briefed by Smt Anita Praveen, Secretary, on the progress of all ongoing schemes and initiatives …
Read More »PM’s departure statement ahead of his visit to Italy for G7 Apulia Summit
At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit. I warmly recall my …
Read More »