Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

Union Education Minister inaugurates Änandam: The Center for Happiness in IIM Jammu

Union Minister of Education Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated “Ä€nandam: The Center for Happiness” virtually today. Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Manoj Sinha; Founder, Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar virtually graced the ocaasion. Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu presided over the event, whereas Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director IIM Jammu was also present.

India Imposes 40% Import Duty On Solar Modules

The Minister of New and Renewable Energy recently announced the imposition of a basic customs duty on solar cells and modules. Solar cells imported into India will attract a 20% duty while a 40% duty will be levied on imported modules. These duties will be imposed starting 1 April 2022.

Unique ID for All Land Parcels by March 2022: Centre

It can be described as “the Aadhaar for land” and will be used to prevent land fraud, a Department of Land Resources official told The Hindu. The identification will be based on the longitude and latitude coordinates of the land plot, which in turn will be based on detailed surveys and geo-referenced cadastral maps, the report stated.