IT Department to Launch New e-Filing Portal for Taxpayers on June 7
Early next month, the Income Tax Department is expected to launch a new e-filing web portal for taxpayers, to file routine ITRs and other tax-related tasks, according to officials.
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Prasar Bharati To Set Up International Channel To Project India’s Point Of View
The national public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has floated a tender for a consultant to prepare a plan for launching a channel with an international presence.
To Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Edible Oils Union Government Formulates Kharif Strategy 2021
To achieve self-sufficiency in the production of oilseeds, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has adopted a multi-pronged strategy. Under the strategy, the Government of India has approved an ambitious plan for the free distribution of high yielding varieties of seeds to the farmers for the Kharifseason 2021 in the form of mini-kits.The special Kharif programme will bring an additional 6.37 lakh hectare area under oilseeds and is likely to produce 120.26 lakh quintals of oilseeds and edible oil amounting to 24.36 lakh tonnes.
Government Takes historic Pro-Farmer Decision of Hiking Fertilizer Subsidy, Subsidy on DAP Fertiliser Hiked by 140%
PM Narendra Modi chaired a high level meeting on the issue of fertiliser prices. A detailed presentation was given to him on the issue of fertiliser prices.
Under PMGKAY Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT Free food Grains to States/ UTs
In view of pro-poor initiative announced by the Government of India to ameliorate the hardship faced by the poor due to economic disruption caused by Corona virus, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) has been announced by the Government of India.
Geocycle to Implement Innovative ‘Bubble Curtain’ Technology to Stop Plastic from Entering Yamuna River
Recognizing the need to address the challenge of marine plastic pollution, Geocycle the global waste management arm of LafargeHolcim is piloting in India a smart and non-invasive technology to remove plastics from canals before they reach the oceans.
24% More Wheat Procured in Comparison to Corresponding Period Last Year
Procurement of Wheat in ongoing RMS2021-22 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan,Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir at MSP, as was done in previous seasons and till now (upto17.05.2021) a quantity of over 373.51 LMT of Wheat has been procured against the last year corresponding purchase of 300.58 LMT. About38.22Lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing RMS procurement operations with MSP value of Rs. 73,768.74Crore.
Government Releases INR. 5,968 Crore Central Grant to 15 States Under Jal Jeevan Mission for Financial Year 2021-22
Government of India has released Rs. 5,968 Crore (US$ 814.41 million) to 15 States for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the financial year 2021-22. This is the first tranche of the four to be released in this financial year. Other 17 States/ UTs have been asked to send their proposals to National Jal Jeevan Mission for release of funds.
In FY 2021, 1.85 Crore Persons have been Offered Work Under MGNREGA; 52% Higher than the Same Period in FY 2019
Even though rural India has been hit by the 2nd wave of raging COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Rural Development has ensured that the development works across the country should not be affected. During the period, the country has witnessed speed and progress in various schemes under the ministry. Apart from the developmental works, the Ministry has also trained nodal persons at state, district and block level to tackle the COVID-19 situation in rural areas.
MyGov Launches Innovation Challenge for Creating Indian Language Learning App
MyGov, the citizen engagement platform of the Government of India, in partnership with Department of Higher Education has launched an Innovation Challenge for creating an Indian Language Learning App. This Innovation Challenge has been launched to take forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of celebrating India’s cultural diversity through greater interaction among its constituent parts.