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 In continuation of the stakeholder consultation initiative held during the early week of this month, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) under the Chairmanship of Advisor (AS & DA) Smt. Ruchika Gupta conducted second round of stakeholders consultation yesterday at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The focus of discussion …

The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) (Base: 1986-87=100) registered an increase of 7 points each in August 2024, reaching levels of 1297 and 1309, respectively. The year-on-year inflation rates based on CPI-AL and CPI – RL for this month were recorded at 5.96% …

The Ministry of Steel, Government of India confers National Metallurgist Awards to recognize outstanding contributions in the metallurgical field, covering Operations, Research & Development, Waste Management and Energy Conservation.  Applications for National Metallurgist Awards (NMA)-2024 are invited from Individuals from Industry, Research & Academia. The Awards will be given in the …

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi, Jharkhand today (September 20, 2024).  Speaking on the occasion, the President said that besides making farming a profitable venture, there are three other major challenges before agriculture in the …

The IndiaAI Independent Business Division (IBD) has announced the IndiaAI Innovation Challenge. This challenge is part of the Applications Development Initiative within the IndiaAI Mission, which seeks to advance the development, deployment, and adoption of AI applications in critical sectors. It is aimed at promoting the scaling and adoption of impactful AI solutions …

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of various Horticultural Crops compiled on the basis of information received from States/ UTs and other Governmental source agencies. Total Horticulture 2022-23 2023-24 (2nd Adv. Est.) 2023-24 (3rd Adv. Est.) Area (in …

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), in collaboration with the Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE) successfully hosted the National Conclave on Gender Mainstreaming in New Delhi yesterday. The conclave focused on strengthening gender-responsive community institutions …

In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint/transfer the following Chief Justices and Judges of High Courts: – Sl. No. Name of the Judge  (S/Shri Justice) Details Manmohan Acting Chief Justice, Delhi  High Court Appointed as Chief Justice of the Delhi High …

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu inaugurated 8th India Water Week 2024 on 17th September 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) participated in the 8th India Water Week 2024 exhibition which held from 17th to 20th September 2024 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, …

The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a leading laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over critical high-altitude sustenance technologies to the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) during an orientation workshop on September 21, 2024, at PGCIL’s regional headquarters in Jammu. This …