Diplomacy

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Governance Intervention

NHAI Launches ‘Harit Path’ A Mobile App to Monitor Plantation Along National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has developed a mobile App called ‘Harit Path’ to monitor location, growth, species details, maintenance activities, targets and achievements of each of its field units for each and every plant under all plantation projects. The app was inaugurated by the Union Minister for RTH Shri Nitin Gadkari today.

By Kautilya / August 24, 2020

Diplomacy

India, Israel Sign Cultural Agreement to Further Strengthen People-to-People Ties

India and Israel on Thursday signed a cultural agreement that outlines a three-year programme of cooperation to further strengthen their strategic bilateral relations by promoting greater people-to-people exchanges.

By Kautilya / August 24, 2020

Diplomacy

France Becomes First Country to Open Borders, Consular Services for Indian Students

France has become the first country to open its borders to Indian students, researchers and teachers who have been invited by a French academic establishment or laboratory, and to holders of the “Talent” passport.

By Kautilya / August 23, 2020

Diplomacy

Atal Innovation Mission Partners with India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre

In line with a shared vision of expanding the culture of innovation in the country, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Business Sweden on behalf of India Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre are collaborating to promote the disruptive potential of Indian entrepreneurs, and, boost the vibrant start-up ecosystem across the country.

By Kautilya / August 23, 2020

Governance

Loans Worth More than ₹ 1 Lakh Crore Disbursed Under ECLGS

Under the 100% Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) backed by a Government of India guarantee, Banks from Public & Private Sectors have sanctioned loans worth over Rs. 1.5 lakh crore as of 18th August, 2020, of which more than Rs 1 lakh crore has already been disbursed.

By Kautilya / August 22, 2020

Economy Governance

Govt Mulls on Creating Separate Category for GI Products on e-Commerce Platforms

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a meeting on Wednesday with major e-commerce firms including Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Pepperfry and Paytm Mall amongst others to discuss the scope of listing geographic indication (GI) products on their platforms.

By Kautilya / August 22, 2020

Governance

One Nation One Ration Card – Journey So Far and Journey Ahead

The implementation of One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) plan is one of the top priorities of Department of Food & Public Distribution, Government of India to provide an option to all eligible ration card holders/beneficiaries covered under NFSA to access their entitlements from anywhere in the country.

By Kautilya / August 21, 2020

Diplomacy

Indian Foreign Secretary Visits Bangladesh

Indian foreign secretary Harsh Shringla flew to Dhaka on Tuesday for a previously unannounced visit, during which he is expected to convey a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina, people familiar with the developments said.

By Kautilya / August 20, 2020

Governance

Launch of Tribal Health & Nutrition Portal – ‘Swasthya’ and Opening of National Overseas Portal

A series of initiatives were announced by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs here today, which included the Tribal Health and Nutrition Portal ‘Swasthya’ and e-newsletter on health and nutrition ALEKH; opening of National Overseas Portal and National Tribal Fellowship Portal.

By Kautilya / August 20, 2020

Governance

Indian Embassy in the Netherlands to Start Printing Passports

Ambassador Venu said Indian nationals will soon be able to submit various documents to the embassy via post and will also be able to receive various documents from the embassy by post. It will ease the current process as visits to the Visa Facilitation Service centres in the Netherlands could be avoided henceforth, the statement said.

By Kautilya / August 19, 2020

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