In a bid to stabilize wheat and atta retail prices, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has been actively participating in the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS(D)] initiated by the Government of India. The FCI has consistently offered 2.00 LMT wheat per week at a reserve price of Rs. 2125/- per qtl, aligning with…
In a significant move towards enhancing skill development in rural areas, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, along with Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, inaugurated the ‘Skills on Wheels’ initiative today in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and IndusInd Bank. The launch ceremony marked the…
In a momentous event , Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre, known as ‘Yashobhoomi,’ to the nation in Dwarka, New Delhi. Simultaneously, he launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme,’ complete with its logo, tagline, and portal, a significant step in supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople on the…
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced significant progress in the upgrade and widening of the 230-kilometer-long Kargil-Zanskar Road, a crucial section of National Highway 301, located in Ladakh. In a series of tweets, he shared that this extensive project, divided into eight packages, has successfully completed Package 5, with Packages…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden of the United States jointly presided over a special event focusing on the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) on September 9, 2023. This momentous occasion took place during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, with the primary objective…
In a significant development, the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for the advancement of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This momentous decision sets the stage for the development of 4,000 MWh of BESS projects by 2030-31, with financial support of up to 40%…
In a groundbreaking effort to reshape global mentorship for women in business, G20 EMPOWER, in partnership with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), has unveiled WEPmentor. This cutting-edge digital resource made its debut during the G20 EMPOWER summit event in Gandhinagar on August 1, 2023, marking a significant milestone during India’s G20 Presidency. WEPmentor stands as…
The advancement of the Aadhaar-based Payment System (ABPS) has been thoroughly assessed, and the mixed wage payment approach involving both NACH and ABPS routes has been extended until December 31, 2023, or until further notice. The Ministry has explicitly instructed all states that workers seeking employment should be encouraged to provide their Aadhaar numbers, but…
