India on Friday hosted the first-ever high-level seminar on Public Financial Management (PFM) for countries of the Global South in New Delhi, bringing together heads of missions, senior diplomats and technical PFM specialists from nations including Guyana, Cuba, Mauritius, Maldives, Timor-Leste and Fiji. Convened by the Office of the Controller…
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PMFME Scheme Powers Micro Food Units Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has recorded strong traction across India, the government told Parliament on Friday. The programme aimed at formalising micro food processors, strengthening market access and improving competitiveness has sanctioned 1,62,744 loans under its credit-linked subsidy component and approved seed capital…
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National Push Enhances Post-Harvest Systems
India is rapidly scaling up cold-chain and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce food loss, strengthen value chains and boost processed-food exports. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme on “Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure” the government has approved 404 projects, of which 300 are complete and operational…
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India Boosts Green Tech Adoption in Food Processing Sector
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has intensified its push to promote clean energy, sustainable packaging, and eco-friendly practices across India’s food processing ecosystem. Presenting a detailed update in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State Shri Ravneet Singh outlined the government’s expanded support for renewable energy and green technologies,…
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India Launches 100-Day Drive for a Child Marriage Free Bharat
The Ministry of Women & Child Development has launched a nationwide 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign to advance the vision of a Child Marriage Free Bharat. The initiative, unveiled at Vigyan Bhawan on 4 December 2025, marks the first anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and reinforces the Government’s…
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Putin’s Il-80 ‘Flying Kremlin’ Becomes World’s Most-Tracked Jet
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in Delhi on Thursday became a global aviation spectacle when his specially modified Ilyushin Il-80 popularly called the “Flying Kremlin” or “Doomsday plane” turned into the world’s most-tracked flight, according to FlightRadar24. The unusually high interest reflects not only Putin’s high-profile India visit but also…
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Labour Codes Reshape BOCW Protections Nationwide
The consolidation of labour laws into four Labour Codes has reshaped protections for Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW). By unifying wage rules, occupational safety, industrial relations and social security, the reforms deliver clearer entitlements and stronger enforcement across construction sites nationwide. Key changes include universal minimum wages, a government-set…
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Govt Defines EMRS Expansion Rules in Bihar
The Government of India has clarified the status and expansion of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Bihar, outlining the population-based criteria that determine where new schools can be established. The clarification follows questions raised about the absence of EMRS in districts such as Bhagalpur, Purnia, Banka and Munger. According…
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PMJUGA Launched to Transform 63,843 Tribal Villages Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), launched as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on 2 October 2024, targets 63,843 tribal-majority villages across 549 districts and 2,911 blocks in 30 States and Union Territories. The five-year mission (FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29) seeks to benefit over five…
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PSU MoU Enhances EMRS Infra, Digital Learning
In a move to strengthen education and infrastructure at Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4 December 2025 with two Central Public Sector Undertakings: Northern Coal Limited (NCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL). The signing ceremony…