Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Package – Progress
Around 42crore poor people received financial assistance of Rs53,248 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package(PMGKP).
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
Proposal for Enhancing Investments in India
The Union Cabinet under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for setting up of an “Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) and Project Development Cells (PDCs) in Ministries/Departments of Government of Indiafor attracting investments in India”. This new mechanism will reinforce India’s vision of becoming a US$ 5 trillion economy by 2024-25.
Ministry of MSME Gears up to Implement the New Norms of Classification of MSMEs
Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (M/o MSMEs) has issued Gazette notification to pave way for implementation of the upward revision in the definition and criteria of MSMEs in the country. The new definition and criterion will come into effect from 1st July, 2020.
Prime Minister’s Address at India-Australia Virtual Summit
We have immense possibilities to make our friendship stronger. These possibilities also bring challenges with them. There are challenges on how to translate this potential into reality so that links between citizens, businesses, academics, researchers, etc. of both countries become stronger; how our relationship can be a factor of stability for our region and for the world; how we can work together for global good;all these aspects need to be considered.
Cabinet Approves MoU Between India and Bhutan on Cooperation in the Areas of Environment
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan on Cooperation in the areas of Environment.
Telephone Conversation Metween PM and President of Mozambique
Prime Minister spoke on phone today with His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of Mozambique.
Landmark Decisions by PM Modi to Benefit Farmers and Transform the Agriculture Sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met on 3rd June, 2020. Several landmark and historic decisions were taken in the meeting, which will go a long way in helping India’s farmers while also transforming the agriculture sector.
In Biggest Consumer-Centric Reforms, Govt Proposes to End Power Tariff Differentiation
There are a lot of residential buildings where there is mixed land use. For example, people run IT companies, coaching centres, kirana stores and salons from home. Their categorisation is subject of interpretations and leads to consumer harassment and corruption, the second official quoted above said.
US, UK Want India in Expanded G-7
India may be invited to join the G-7 grouping if proposals by the US and the UK for its expansion are accepted by the other five members —- Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan and France. Senior officials of G-7 countries are expected to discuss the expansion in the weeks leading to a rescheduled summit in the US in September.
Russia Backs India on Bilateral Mechanism to Address LAC Standoff
Russia on Monday expressed concern over standoff in Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) but backed India on addressing the issue through established bilateral dialogue mechanisms with China.