PM Modi to virtually address Smart India Hackathon today

He will also be interacting with students on the occasion. The Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem-solving. It has proved to be … Read more

ROB Patna organizes a webinar on the theme of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat – Bihar and Mizoram’

A webinar on the theme “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat – Bihar and Mizoram” was organized by the Regional Outreach Bureau, Patna on 28th July, 2020.  The program was presided over by Additional Director General, ROB and PIB, Patna, Shri Shailesh Kumar Malviya and co-chaired by Director Shri Vijay Kumar. Divisional Commissioner, Saran, Shri Robert  L.  … Read more

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 (Series V) – Issue Price

In terms of Government of India Notification No.4(4)-B/(W&M)/2020 dated April 13, 2020, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 (Series V) will be opened for the period August 03-07, 2020 with Settlement date August 11, 2020. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be `5,334 (Rupees Five thousand Three hundred thirty four only) – … Read more

M/o Tribal Affairs receives SKOCH Gold Award for its “Empowerment of Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes”

Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has received SKOCH Gold Award for its “Empowerment of Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes” project of Scholarship Divison of the Ministry. The 66th SKOCH 2020 Competition was entitled “INDIA RESPONDS TO COVID THROUGH DIGITAL GOVERNANCE” and MoTA chose to participate in DIGITAL INDIA & E-GOVERNANCE – 2020 Competition and the awards … Read more

Urban dwellers converting their terraces into farmlands

‘Terrace farming for healthy life, zero virus fear’  Udaipur : Many homes in the municipal limits of the city are converting their terraces into farmlands. People are getting back in touch with nature through their terrace gardens where they are growing vegetables to meet their daily culinary needs. Also they point out the therapeutic benefits of … Read more

PM to address Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020 on 1st August via video conferencing. He will also be interacting with students on the occasion. The Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems we face in … Read more

“Muslim Women Rights Day” organised at National Commission for Minorities office in New Delhi

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that commitment of the Government is “Politic Empowerment and not Political Exploitation”. Several “bold and big reforms” are a reflection of our honest and effective efforts which have delivered better results, he said. Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was addressing Muslim women from across … Read more

FACT SUPPORTS Govt of Kerala FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

Fertilisers And Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers  supports Government of Kerala in their fight against Covid-19 by allotting its main auditorium, M K K Nayar Hall, for setting up a Covid First-Line Treatment Center (CFLTC) by Eloor Municipality, to accommodate 100 beds. For this purpose, the Company … Read more

Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of Jun, 2020 for the Financial Year 2020-21

The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of Jun, 2020 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-   The Government of India has received Rs.1,53,581 crore (6.84% of corresponding  BE 2020-21 of Total Receipts) upto Jun, 2020 comprising Rs. 1,34,822 crore Tax Revenue (Net to Centre),  Rs. … Read more

Shri Nitin Gadkari dedicates to public the refurbished upstream carriageway of Mahatma Gandhi Setu in Bihar

Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the upstream carriageway of Mahatma Gandhi bridge over river Ganga through video conference in Bihar today. The function was presided over by Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar. Union Ministers Shri Ram Vilas Paswan and Shri Ravishankar Prasad, MoS Gen (Retd) V … Read more

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – June, 2020

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour and Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of the retail prices of selected items collected from 289 markets spread over 78 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 78 centres and All-India and … Read more

President of India’s Greetings on the Eve of Idu’l Zuha

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Idu’l Zuha. In his message, the President has said, “On the occasion of Idu’l Zuha, I offer my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters. Idu’l Zuha symbolizes the spirit of sacrifice and … Read more

Government of India launches a programme for the benefit of artisans involved in manufacturing of Agarbatti under the ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojana’(as a pilot project)

Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, approved a programme for the benefit of artisans involved in manufacturing of Agarbatti and to develop village industry under ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojana’ on 30th July 2020. As per the programme, initially four Pilot Projects will be started, including one in North Eastern part of the … Read more

Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘5.22% GS 2025’, Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘6.19% GS 2034’, and Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of ‘7.16% GS 2050’

The Government of India has announced the Sale (Re-issue) of (i) ‘5.22% Government Stock, 2025’ for a notified amount of Rs 12,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, (ii) ‘6.19 percent Government Stock, 2034’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, and (iii) ‘7.16 per cent Government Stock, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 … Read more

Hostages released by Dungarpur villagers after 30 hours standoff with police

Udaipur : A 30-hours long standoff in Doli Rotwada village of Sagwara block in Dungarpur district was resolved on Thursday midnight after the cops managed to convince the hostage taker villagers to release the two men who were abducted and held hostage in a government school since Wednesday afternoon. The police freed the men past midnight and … Read more

Locust control operations carried out at 37 places in 11 districts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana during night of 30th-31st July, 2020

Locust control operations were carried out at 34 places in 09 districts viz. Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu, Nagaur, Hanumangarh, Jalore and Sirohi of Rajasthan and 02 places in Kutch district of Gujarat against swarms and hoppers by LCOs in the intervening night of 30th-31st July, 2020. Besides this, Haryana State Agriculture Department also carried … Read more

Commercial Coal Mining will start new era of development in Chhattisgarh: Pralhad Joshi

Commencement of commercial coal mining will start new era of growth & development in Chhattisgarh, said Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri Pralhad Joshi. Interacting with media during his visit to Chhattisgarh, Shri Joshi said that it will create around 60,000 additional employment for the people of the State. He added that under commercial coal mining the … Read more

Engineering students make ‘smart stick’ to assist visually impaired

Udaipur : Two BTech final year students from electrical stream , in a private college, have facilitated sensors and GPS in a normal walking stick to transform it into a ‘Smart Stick’ which would help the visually disabled persons to commute easily. Garvit Paliwal and Sumit Sharma, both engineering students from Udaipur, have developed a sensor … Read more

BRICS one of the most valuable and working partnership: Shri Prakash Javadekar

The Environment Ministers of the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) participated in the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting on 30 July 2020 via videoconference under the presidency of Russia. Representing India, Union Environment Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar, said that India attaches great importance to the grouping. The Environment Minister said that the … Read more

Total 13.92% increase in sowing area coverage of kharif crops in comparison to last year

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during COVID 19 pandemic.   There has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops, the status of which is given as under:   Sowing Area Coverage of … Read more

Government of India encouraging start-ups in the field of agriculture for enhancing income of farmers and providing employment opportunities to youth

The Union Government accords very high priority to the agriculture sector. In order to contribute directly and indirectly to enhancing the income of farmers by providing opportunites to them and to provide employment to youth, start-ups are being encouraged.    Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar … Read more

Air Marshal B Suresh PVSM AVSM VM ADC

Air Marshal B Suresh PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Indian Air Force superannuated on 31 July 2020 after an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years. The Air Marshal was commissioned as a Fighter Pilot in the Indian Air Force in the year 1980. An alumini of the Rashtriya Indian Military … Read more

Government working with RBI on Industry’s need for loan restructuring: Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today said that the government is working with RBI on the Industry’s need for the restructuring of loans due to the COVID-19 impact. While addressing the National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM) of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Smt. Sitharaman said, “The focus is … Read more

ARHCs to be implemented by utilising existing Government funded vacant houses through PPP Model

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) released a ARHCs Knowledge Pack (AKP) here today via a Video Conference. Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA presided over the function which was attended by senior officers of State Governments/UTs and representatives of NAREDCO, CREDAI, FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM connected through … Read more

Dr. Jitendra Singh lays foundation stones online for various works being undertaken under PMGSY-II in J&K

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today laid foundation stones online for various construction works being undertaken under PMGSY-II in J&K. The projects include 28 roads costing around Rs 175 crore under PMGSY-II to be … Read more

INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES (BASE: 2011-12=100) FOR JUNE, 2020

The Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is releasing Index of Eight Core Industries for the Month of June, 2020. 2.    The growth rate of Index of Eight Core Industries for June 2020 declined by 15.0 % (provisional) compared to decline of 22.0 % (revised) in previous month of … Read more

Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar releases booklet on Best Practices in Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme

Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today released a booklet on “Best Practices in Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)” of Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development based on the presentations made by the States during Regional and National workshops since inception of the programme. … Read more