New Delhi: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is accelerating India’s food processing growth through flagship schemes PMKSY, PMFME and PLISFPI with thousands of projects approved and significant investments mobilised nationwide. 1,607 Projects Under PMKSY Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), MoFPI provides financial assistance for setting…
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ICMR Study: 6-Month Regimen Cheaper for MDR-TB
A new economic evaluation by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that six-month all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) are not only more effective but also cost-saving in India. The findings strengthen the case for adopting shorter treatment protocols under the National TB Elimination…
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Digital Monitoring Boosts Rural Water, Sanitation
The Government of India has strengthened digital monitoring systems for rural water supply and sanitation services under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). Through advanced portals, geo-tagging, Aadhaar verification and IoT-based tracking, the Centre aims to ensure transparency, accountability and real-time performance assessment. Providing details in…
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“PDUNASS Hosts Workshop on Corporate Insolvency”
New Delhi, February 12: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) organised a focused half-day workshop on the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, aimed at strengthening the institutional preparedness of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Focus on Insolvency…
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PM to Inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhavan
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 on February 13, marking what officials describe as a transformative milestone in India’s administrative governance architecture. The new complexes are designed to modernise government functioning and consolidate key ministries under integrated, future-ready infrastructure….
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“Kishan Reddy Launches 2nd Tranche of Exploration Blocks”
New Delhi, February 12: Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday launched the second tranche of Exploration Licence (EL) blocks, reinforcing the Centre’s push to accelerate domestic mineral exploration and reduce import dependence in critical minerals. Strengthening India’s Exploration Ecosystem Addressing stakeholders at the launch…
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NALSA SAMVAD Scheme Expands Tribal Legal Access
New Delhi, February 12: The NALSA SAMVAD Scheme 2025 is expanding legal outreach across India with the establishment of 690 district-level units aimed at improving access to justice for Scheduled Tribes (STs), Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), and Denotified and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs). Community-Based Approach to Legal Awareness Launched in…
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Centre Releases ₹3,324 Crore to Strengthen Rural Local Bodies
The Union Government has released more than ₹3,324 crore to strengthen Rural Local Bodies across five states, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots governance and decentralized development. The funds, released as the second installment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for FY 2025–26, will empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Maharshi Dayanand
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary, remembering the revered social reformer’s lasting contributions to education, Indian culture and social transformation. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister described Maharshi Dayanand as a…
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PM Praises FM’s Budget Vision for Economic Transformation
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting what he described as a comprehensive roadmap for India’s economic transformation through Budget 2026. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister outlined how the Union Budget aims to accelerate reforms, strengthen MSMEs, enhance…