The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on 16th May, 2018 released the 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2017-18. The assessment of production of different crops is based on the feedback received from States and Read More …
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Cabinet approves National Policy on Bio-fuels – 2018
What: National Policy on Bio-fuels, 2018 When: May 16, 2018 Who: Union Cabinet The Central Government approved National Policy on Bio-fuels – 2018 on May 16, 2018. In order to promote bio-fuels in the country, a National Policy on Bio-fuels was Read More …
President launches 12 champion services sectors portal in Mumbai
What: 12 Champion Services Sectors launch Where: Mumbai Who: President Shri Ram Nath Kovind The President of India on May 15, 2018 launched the 12 champion services sectors in Mumbai. During the launch of the scheme the President said that it is a Read More …
Smt Smriti Irani chairs meeting of stakeholders on SAMARTH Scheme
What: Samarth scheme meeting When: 14 May 2018 Why: concens of stakeholders Union Minister of Textiles, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani on May 14, 2018 chaired the meeting of stakeholders on Samarth – Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector under Read More …
India is the largest remittance-receiving country in the world
What: Remittance by migrant workers Who: India on top How much: 69 billion US dollars According to the ‘RemitSCOPE – Remittance markets and opportunities – Asia and the Pacific’ report, India has become the largest remittance-receiving country in the world. As Read More …
Frozen Semen Station being set up in Maranga,Purnea
What: Frozen semen station Where: Maranga, Purnea (Bihar) When: May 12, 2018 Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh on May 12, 2018 laid the foundation stone of the frozen semen station in Maranga, Purnea, Bihar. The frozen Read More …
Multi-sectoral Development Programme renamed as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)
The Union Cabinet on May 2, 2018 has approved the proposal for renaming and restructuring of Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK). The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has also approved its continuation during the Read More …
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) investment limit doubled to Rs. 15 Lakh
The Central Government has given its approval for extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakhs to Rs 15 lakhs under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY). The Union Cabinet on May 2, 2018 also approved the extension of Read More …
Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana extended till 2019-20
The Union Cabinet on May 2, 2018 approved the Umbrella Scheme, “Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana” in agriculture sector beyond 12thFive Year Plan for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with the Central Share of Rs. 33,269.976 crore. Read More …
Van Dhan Scheme of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED o
What: Van Dhan Scheme When: 14 April 2018 Why: Add value to the products, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had launched the Van Dhan Scheme of Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED on 14th April, 2018 during the celebrations of Ambedkar Read More …
Cabinet approves restructured National Bamboo Mission for remaining period of 14th Finance Commission
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on April 25, 2018 approved Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Bamboo Mission (NBM) under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) during remaining period of 14th Finance Commission (2018-19 & 2019-20). The Mission would ensure Read More …
Diu became first Indian city to run on 100% Renewable Energy during Daytime
What: runs on 100% renewable energy Who: Diu Smart City How: By two-pronged approach Diu Smart City of Daman and Diu has become the first city in India, that runs on 100% renewable energy during daytime setting a new benchmark for Read More …
RBI made linking of national biometric ID Aadhaar to bank accounts mandatory
What: Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines Who: RBI Why: Aadhaar made mandatory for bank accounts The Reserve Bank of India has revised its “Know Your Customer”(KYC) guidelines. As per the RBI the KYC norms have been revised following the government’s decision to Read More …
first meeting of National Council under POSHAN Abhiyaan
What: First meeting of National Council under POSHAN Abhiyan Where: New Delhi When: 18 April, 2018 The first meeting of National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan was held on April 18, 2018 in New Delhi. The meeting Read More …
NHAI signs agreement for its First International Project
What: Upgradation of Yagyi – Kalewa section of highway Where: Myanmar Who: NHAI To provide seamless vehicular movement for enhancing trade, business, health, education and tourism between Indian, Myanmar and Thailand, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed Read More …