As India moves towards sustainability and a circular economy, the focus on waste to wealth is the way to be. Implementing composting pits in temples and involving Temple trusts and SHGs in recycling efforts can create significant employment opportunities. Outreach programs to educate priests and devotees about not dumping floral …
Read More »Press Statement by PM Narendra Modi at the Joint Press Conference with the Chancellor of Austria
Your Excellency, Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Delegates from both countries, Members of the media, Greetings. First of all, I express my gratitude to Chancellor Nehammer for the warm welcome and hospitality. I am pleased to have the opportunity to visit Austria at the very beginning of my third term. This visit …
Read More »National Gopal Ratna Award -2024
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is making all out efforts for the effective development of Animal Husbandry and Dairy sector to provide sustainable livelihood to the farmers. Indigenous bovine breeds of India are robust and possess the genetic potential …
Read More »Paradip Port Authority Achieves Record Cargo Handling: 41.12 Million Metric Tons in First 100 Days of FY 2024-25
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has marked a momentous achievement in its operational history, clocking an unprecedented 41.12 Million Metric Tons (MMT) cargo handling within the first 100 days of the fiscal year 2024-25. This outstanding performance sets a new record for the port, reflecting a 4.78 per cent growth compared …
Read More »USIBC Delegation Led by Edward Knight Meets Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
A delegation of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), led by Edward Knight, Executive Vice Chairman, called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh here today at North Block and discussed collaboration in different areas. The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) represents top global companies operating across the United States and India, creating …
Read More »District/Referral Hospitals Converted to Medical Colleges to Retain NHM Obligations and Funding Support
In view of demands made by certain States/UTs for construction of additional District/Referral hospitals (DH/RH) due to apprehension that the existing DH/RH which are being converted into Medical Colleges will stop receiving funding from NHM, Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra has written to States/UTs clarifying that all existing DH/RH …
Read More »Prime Minister addresses Austria-India CEOs Meeting
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria, H.E. Mr. Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering and start-ups today. Both leaders acknowledged the role played by the industry leaders in strengthening bilateral relations and promoting …
Read More »Union Minister Manohar Lal Urges Chhattisgarh Government to Waive Cess on Hydro and Pump Storage Projects
The Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal reviewed the power sector for Chhattisgarh in Raipur today. The meeting was attended by Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh, Shri. Vijay Sharma, Dy. Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh, and Shri Tokhan Sahu, Union Minister of State for Housing and …
Read More »Regional Training on 21st Livestock Census and Software for 4 Northeast States
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India and host state Assam today conducted a “Regional Training of 21st Livestock Census on Software (Mobile & Web Application/ Dashboard) and Breeds to State and District Nodal Officers (SNO/DNO) of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, …
Read More »Europe ‘Full of Character’: French Cheeses Take Centre Stage In Bengaluru
The French Dairy Board (CNIEL), with aid from the European Union, successfully hosted a series of immersive events in Bengaluru, Karnataka. These events, led by master cheesemonger Francois Robin, were part of their Full of Character promotional campaign that celebrates the rich heritage, impressive quality, and lip-smacking flavours of various …
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