PM Modi Lays Down India’s Energy Map, Lists Seven Key Drivers of Change
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India’s energy future is bright and secure and energy security is one of the prime focus of the government.
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Tribes India Brings More Product Range with Inclusion of 100 New Forest Fresh Organic Products
TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs has included 100 new Forest Fresh Organic Products in its range of Tribes India products to bring more of nature’s bounty. Forest Fresh Naturals and Organics, a new range of tribal produce and products, was unveiled by Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director,
Paddy Procurement has Gained Good Momentum Showing Increase of 23% Over Last Year
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.
RVNL Commissions Wagon Repair Workshop in Vadlapudi
The Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL), a PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has commissioned wagon repair workshop in Vadlapudi near Vishakapatnam yard in Andhra Pradesh.
India’s First Sand Dune Park to Come Up in Goa
Goa is set to be home to the country’s first sand dune park. The World Bank accepted the proposal of the Biodiversity Board of the state and has sanctioned a sum of 3 crores for the project.
India’s First Seaplane to Take off in Gujarat on October 31
India’s maiden seaplane service is likely to take off from Sabarmati riverfront to the Statue of Unity on October 31 if all goes as per plans, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.
Taiwanese Cable Supplier to Soon Begin Manufacturing for Apple in India
India has been making efforts to attract smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung through its production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
India to Allow Foreign Companies too to Make and Launch Satellites
India’s new space policy will not just open up the sector to private Indian entities but also encourage foreign direct investment and allow foreign companies to set up facilities in the country, department of space (DoS) secretary K Sivan said.
Defence Minister Dedicates BRO Road to the Nation in East Sikkim
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was in Sikkim to dedicate the 19.85 Km Alternate Alignment of the National Highway 310 from km 0.00 to km 19.350 to the Nation. Necessitated due to the previous alignment having seen extensive damages due to sinking and other natural hazards, the road serves as an important link to bolster defence preparedness in the Nathula Sector in particular and in whole of East Sikkim in general.
Made in India Supercomputers Likely by the End of the Year
As a part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), India is planning to set up a slew of supercomputers across the country to form the National Knowledge Network (NKN).