According to the central government many steps are being taken to blue economy. Some of those scheme are: According to the Central Government it is implementing a Central Plan Scheme on “Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries” with a Read More …
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Central Government approved for implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for fertilizer subsidy
The Central Government has given it approval for implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for disbursement of fertilizer subsidy. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on March 14, 2018. Read More …
RBI has taken many steps to prevent frauds in banking system
According to the Reserve Bank of India, it has taken many steps to prevent frauds in banking system. Some of those steps are: A framework for dealing with loan frauds of Rs. 50 crore and above, under which banks classify Read More …
64,000 jobs increased during the April-June quarter of 2017
What: Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) When: April 2016 Who: Labour Bureau According to the the Sixth QES , 64,000 jobs has increased during the April-June quarter of 2017. This increasing trend is observed over and above the four preceding quarters. The Read More …
UNNATI project by the Ministry of Shipping
Name: UNNATI project By: Shipping Ministry It is a project by the Ministry of Shipping. Under Project UNNATI 116 initiatives have been identified for various major ports. Out of the 116 initiatives, 86 have been implemented so far. The aims Read More …
M.P. Government to map ‘happiness quotient’
The Madhya Pradesh Government has tied up with Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur to get the ‘happiness quotient’ of people living in the state. IIT Kharagpur the only institute to have a happiness centre. The survey will be carried out and Read More …
IREDA & EIB sign Euro 150 million Loan Agreement
European Investment Bank (EIB) and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Ltd. have signed a loan agreement for a second line of credit (LoC) of Euro 150 million on non-sovereign basis in New Delhi on March 10. The line of Read More …
Passport details made mandatory for loans of 50 crore rupees and above
After seeing the multiple examples of defaulters fleeing the country, the government has made providing passport details mandatory for taking loans of 50 crore rupees. According the the government, this particular move will ensure a swift action in case of Read More …
PM launches National Nutrition Mission at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Nutrition Mission at a mega event held at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan on March 8, 2018. About the scheme: The National Nutrition Mission (NNM) has been Read More …
‘I-METROS’ launched by Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, Sh. P K Sinha, on March 8, 2018 launches I-METROS”, an association of all Indian Metro Rail companies at the Conference on “Indian Metros: Collaborating for Excellence” held at Metro Bhawan in New Delhi. Objective: The platform Read More …
Udyam Sakhi Portal Launched for Women Entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) launched a portal for women entrepreneursof India: www.udyamsakhi.org on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, The portal was unveiled by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of MSME, Giriraj Singh, in Read More …
Nitin Gadkari launches scheme of fully computerised Driver Training Facilities
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari on March 7, 2018 launched the scheme for District Driving Training Centres in New Delhi. Aim:The process of approving such driving licenses will Read More …
Cabinet approves promotion of agricultural mechanisation for in-situ management of crop residue
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on March 7 gave its approval for promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi. The total outgo from the Read More …
India will receive its first LNG import from U.S.
Soon India will receive its first LNG import from Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass LNG export facility in Louisiana in the U.S. LNG was loaded on the GAIL’s cargo ship ‘Meridian Spirit’ at the facility for the Dabhol terminal of GAIL. Agreement: Read More …
India will join EBRD as its 69th member
The shareholders of the London-based multilateral lender European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to the India becoming its 69th member. India has formally applied for membership on December 18, 2017. After the approval of Indian membership, India Read More …