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The proposed Self Help Entrepreneur Marts are envisioned as structured retail spaces where products made by SHG members can be displayed and sold directly, giving rural women producers a more visible and reliable platform in the marketplace.
To ensure uninterrupted movement, the Centre is also holding regular coordination meetings with the Ministry of Railways for the availability of sufficient rakes and priority transportation of fertilizers. In cases where demand-supply gaps are anticipated, advance imports are undertaken to maintain adequate stocks. Distribution within states continues to be managed by the respective state governments.
The government said India’s export growth has remained broad-based and consistent over the past few years. Between FY 2021–22 and FY 2024–25, exports grew at a compound annual growth rate of 6.9 per cent, rising from USD 497.90 billion in 2020–21 to USD 828.25 billion in 2024–25. Officials said this sustained expansion underlines India’s emergence as a resilient and diversified player in global trade, capable of maintaining growth even amid challenging international conditions.
The new centre is backed by a 10-year DGCA authorization reportedly valid through March 2036. According to the reports, the facility will train drone pilots for small-category Rotorcraft RPAS operations, including both day and night Visual Line of Sight missions. Ground training will be conducted at REIL House in Mansarovar, while flying operations are planned at Arya College of Engineering and IT in Kukas, Jaipur.
The operation involved three vessels working in a side-by-side transfer configuration — a manoeuvre regarded as among the most demanding in port and offshore cargo handling because it requires precise mooring control, constant vessel alignment, and tight coordination under changing marine conditions.
The project consists of twin tube tunnels in the Ramban–Banihal section, with the northbound tunnels measuring 2.6 km and 0.619 km, and the southbound tunnel measuring 3.08 km. These are being built as part of the broader four-laning of NH-44, the highway that serves as the principal road lifeline linking Jammu with Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley.
The significance of the 1 billion tonne mark lies not only in its scale, but in its timing. India remains one of the world’s largest coal consumers, and coal continues to be the backbone of the country’s electricity generation system.
Nd-Fe-B, or Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnets, are among the most powerful permanent magnets used in modern industry. They are essential in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
One of the notable tools launched to support this ecosystem is the e-CHARAK mobile application and web portal, which has been designed to make market access easier for medicinal plant growers and traders.
ccording to the India Bioeconomy Report (IBER) 2026, released during the event, India’s bioeconomy reached $195.3 billion in 2025, contributing around 4.8 percent of the national GDP. The sector also recorded a strong annual rise of 17–18 percent, growing from nearly $165 billion to $195 billion in just one year.
