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The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 2nd September 2024. Area:  In lakh hactare S. No.   Crop Normal Area (DES) (2018-19 – 2022-23) Area Sown 2024 2023 1 Paddy 401.55 408.72 393.57 2 Pulses 136.02 125.13 116.66 a Arhar 45.55 …

To enhance seamless movement at the Toll Plazas, Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI, has developed a GIS-based software for ‘Real-time monitoring’ of the waiting time at the Toll Plazas. Initially, NHAI has identified around 100 toll plazas for live monitoring on the web-based software. …

In a concerted move towards enhancing operational efficiency and reducing expenditure, the leadership of RINL, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, came together for a “Zero Demurrage Campaign” pledge today. The Zero Demurrage pledge was organized at the ED (Works) Conference Hall under the leadership of Shri Atul Bhatt, …

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that over 300 photos and videos were allegedly taken from the washroom of the girls’ hostel of an Engineering College in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, with the help of a hidden camera. The incident unfolded when …

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare successfully conducted a Stakeholder Consultation on Horticulture Clusters and Value Chain Development with a Focus on Vegetable Clusters today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The event brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including farmer groups, government agencies, ministries, start-ups and private sector …

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the golden jubilee celebration of the Shri Warana Women Cooperative Group at Warananagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra today (September 2, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that cooperation is the best medium for making good use of the strength inherent in society.  Principles …

The Union Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the Digital Agriculture Mission today with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore. The Mission is conceived as an umbrella scheme to support digital agriculture initiatives, such as creating Digital Public Infrastructure, …

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore. 1. Digital Agriculture Mission: based on the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Agriculture Mission will use technology for improving …

Cabinet Committee on Security, on September 02, 2024, approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore inclusive of all taxes and duties. …

The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) launched the eShram portal on 26th August 2021. In the short span of three years since its launch, eShram has registered more than 30 crore unorganised workers, showcasing its rapid and widespread adoption among the unorganised workers. This achievement highlights the social impact and the Government’s commitment to …