2024 Edition of the Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (CSAR) took place, on 6 September 2024, at the headquarters of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France. This roundtable was co-organized by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and the Natural Sciences Sector …
Read More »Government removes Floor Price on Basmati Rice
In a significant step to boost export of basmati rice, a premier GI variety rice of India, the Government of India has decided to remove the floor price on export of basmati rice. In response to ongoing trade concerns and adequate domestic availability of rice, the Government of India has …
Read More »APEDA signs MoU with LuLu Group International to promote Indian Organic Products globally
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India,signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu Group International (LLC), a leading retail chain in the Middle East and Asia, in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed …
Read More »Ministry of Tourism committed towards Swachhta and reducing pendency during Special Campaign 4.0
The Government of India has announced Special Campaign 4.0 from 2nd October to 31st October 2024 with a focus on Swachhta and reducing pendency in the Government. During the last such campaign in Special Campaign 3.0, the Ministry of Tourism and its subordinate Offices and Organizations like India Tourism Domestic …
Read More »Strengthen voluntarism and collective action for Swachhata – Satish Kumar Chairman & CEO, Railway Board
Satish Kumar CEO & Chairman, Railway Board has instructed All Zonal Railways, Production Units and Public Sector undertakings of Railways should give top priority to Swachhata and focus on visible-remarkable improvement in cleanliness level, not only at the Railway stations, but also in trains, railway colonies and Production Units. In …
Read More »Government has decided to rename the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Port Blair as “Sri Vijaya Puram”
The Government has decided to rename the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Port Blair as “Sri Vijaya Puram”. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah made announced this historical decision. In a post on ‘X’, Home Minister said, inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri …
Read More »Roll Out of Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 4.0
Legislative Department will roll out the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 4.0 with the mandate of promoting Swachhata and reducing pendency. The preparatory phase will kick start from 17th September to 1st October, 2024 which will identify targets in respect of pendency pertaining to various references received from PMO, State Governments, Hon’ble MPs, …
Read More »Union Secretary Hosts Industry Leaders on ELI Scheme in Hyderabad
Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. Of India, chaired an Interactive Session with Industry on Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme recently launched in Union Budget 2024-25 that was organized by Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India in collaboration with Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation on 13th September, …
Read More »Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chairs the 3rd Board of Trade Meeting
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired the third meeting of the reconstituted Board of Trade at Mumbai, today. Shri Piyush Goyal reaffirmed the government’s commitment to drive economic growth through robust partnerships with state governments. The Minister emphasized that initiatives of the government are instrumental in …
Read More »Celebrating 65 Years of Doordarshan: India’s Public Service Broadcaster
Doordarshan, India’s public service broadcaster, proudly celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. Since its inception on 15th September 1959, Doordarshan has been a cornerstone of Indian media fostering unity, culture, and education while serving as the voice of the nation. From its humble beginnings with an experimental broadcast in Delhi, …
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