In a major outreach initiative aimed at strengthening India’s livestock and dairy sector, more than 1.25 lakh livestock farmers from across the country participated in a Virtual Awareness Programme organised on the occasion of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Awareness Month. The programme was chaired by Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel,…
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NCRR Strengthens Evidence-Based River Protection
The National Centre for River Research (NCRR) is playing a crucial role in strengthening India’s river conservation efforts by generating scientific evidence on river biodiversity and ecological health. Operating in project mode under the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, the Centre is supported by the National Mission for Clean…
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PLASTINDIA 2026 Opens at Bharat Mandapam with ‘Bharat Next’ Vision
PLASTINDIA 2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential exhibitions for the plastics industry, commenced on Wednesday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s manufacturing and industrial journey. The 12th edition of the prestigious triennial event is being held from February 5 to 10,…
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UPSC Introduces ‘Centre of Choice’ Relief for PwBD Candidates
In a major step towards inclusive and candidate-friendly reforms, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a series of accessibility-focused and technology-driven changes for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and the Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS) 2026. The reforms are aimed at ensuring greater ease, equity, and transparency…
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India, Guatemala Unite for Women-Led Growth at UN
India has reiterated its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Guatemala in the areas of social development, women’s empowerment, and inclusive growth during high-level discussions held on the sidelines of the United Nations Commission for Social Development in New York. Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri…
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MSP for Forest Produce Lifts Tribal Livelihoods
The Government of India has reinforced its commitment to tribal welfare by expanding the procurement and marketing framework for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). The initiative aims to ensure fair remuneration, livelihood security, and sustainable income generation for tribal communities across the country….
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Dharti Aaba Drive Boosts Chandauli’s Tribal Progress
The Government of India’s flagship tribal welfare initiative, the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), is driving a comprehensive transformation of tribal regions across the country, with visible impact in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district. The programme, launched by the Prime Minister on October 2, 2024, aims to bridge long-standing…
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“Adi Vaani App Launched to Preserve Tribal Tongues”
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the beta version of the Adi Vaani mobile application to digitally preserve tribal languages and knowledge, but no specific outreach or assessment has yet been undertaken in Kerala, the Lok Sabha was informed. Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs…
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“Swadesh Darshan 2.0: 53 Projects Get Centre Nod”
The Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 53 tourism infrastructure projects worth ₹2,208.31 crore under the revamped Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, marking a major push towards sustainable, responsible and community-driven tourism development across India. The information was shared by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in…
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“Indian Railways Modernization: 172 Stations Redeveloped”
New Delhi: Indian Railways is rapidly transforming passenger infrastructure, safety systems, and onboard services, with major progress reported under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and other modernization initiatives. 172 Stations Redeveloped Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme The Ministry of Railways has completed redevelopment works at 172 railway stations under the…