Seafood Exports
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh led the Seafood Exporters Meet 2025 in New Delhi, emphasizing the importance of value addition and state-specific species to enhance India's seafood exports. The meeting included discussions on government initiatives, challenges in the export sector, and strategies to expand market reach, particularly
Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the direct transfer of ₹3,900 crore in crop insurance claims to 35 lakh farmers' bank accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. The initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to farmer welfare, with significant financial support and various schemes
Youth Parliament Programme
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has reported that over 5 lakh students have participated in the Youth Parliament Programme, which includes competitions for schools and universities across India. To enhance accessibility, a web portal for the National Youth Parliament Scheme has been launched, allowing educational institutions and citizens to engage
Har Ghar Tiranga
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has announced the 4th edition of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, aimed at inspiring citizens to bring the Indian National Flag into their homes. Over 5 lakh youths have registered as volunteers to promote this initiative, which seeks to foster patriotism and civic
COP-29
India has expressed disappointment with the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) from COP 29 in Baku, stating it fails to meet the needs of developing countries and contradicts the principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC). The proposed mobilization target of USD 300 billion annually by 2035
Ministry of Coal
The Ministry of Coal held a review meeting to assess the status of 39 coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat. The meeting, chaired by Ms. Rupinder Brar, focused on operational achievements, challenges, and strategies to enhance coal production. Currently, 13 coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of August 8, 2025. The report indicates the area sown for various crops, including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, and cotton, comparing the figures with the previous year. Overall,
Investor Protection
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) convened a meeting with Nodal Officers from companies across India to enhance investor protection and compliance mechanisms. Key highlights included the upcoming launch of an Integrated Portal for efficient claim settlements, renewed emphasis on filing Form IEPF-1A, and the 'Saksham Niveshak&
National Anubhav Awards
The National Anubhav Awards, initiated by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, are celebrating a decade of recognizing the contributions of retired employees through personal memoirs. Over 12,500 write-ups have been published on the Anubhav Portal since its launch in 2015. The awards will be conferred on
Cultural Heritage
The Ministry of Culture has reported that there are 3,685 centrally protected monuments and sites in India, including minority heritage and pilgrimage sites. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for their conservation and preservation, following the National Policy for Conservation guidelines. Funding details for the conservation efforts
Seva Bhoj Yojana
The Seva Bhoj Yojana aims to provide financial assistance to religious and charitable institutions for reimbursing the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on raw food items purchased for free food distribution. Eligible institutions must have been operational for at least three years
Heritage Conservation
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for protecting national heritage sites, but encourages state governments and local bodies to participate in conservation efforts. The National Cultural Fund (NCF) supports private involvement, and a revamped 'Adopt A Heritage program 2.0' was launched to enhance visitor experiences.