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…
The 54th Network Planning Group (NPG) gathering, chaired by Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary of Logistics at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), convened yesterday in New Delhi. The meeting witnessed active participation from key departments and ministries of Govt. of India. Notably, during this meeting, the NPG assessed two projects from…
In a significant development, the Pelma Mine, nestled within the Chhattisgarh region, is poised to become South Eastern Coalfields Limited’s (SECL) premier opencast mine operating under the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model. SECL, a prominent player in the Indian coal sector, has inked a pivotal agreement with Pelma Collieries to oversee operations at the…
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) proudly reaffirms its commitment to sustainable financial inclusion and citizen empowerment as it continues its impressive streak of profitability. Celebrating its maiden profit journey in the last financial year and maintaining a successful profit run into the first quarter of this financial year, IPPB remains dedicated to driving the Digital…
In a significant stride towards enhancing road safety, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) today in New Delhi. This program sets out to elevate vehicle safety standards for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in India. In his address, Gadkari emphasized that this…
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a wedding tourism campaign to unlock India’s vast wedding industry potential. In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Developing Tourism in Mission Mode” vision, this ambitious campaign aims to position India as a top global wedding destination. The campaign’s goal is to expand India’s wedding industry by inviting couples…
On the auspicious occasion of the 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort, shedding light on the government’s progressive initiatives. The Prime Minister emphasized the commitment to collaborate with Women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs) to foster the emergence of 2 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ (prosperous sisters) within rural…
