IPPB
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has launched an Aadhaar-based Face Authentication feature to enhance digital banking accessibility, particularly for the elderly and differently-abled. This technology allows customers to conduct transactions using facial recognition, eliminating the need for physical biometric inputs. The initiative aligns with the Government of India's
Vice-President Election
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election following the vacancy in the office. The election will be conducted under the provisions of the Constitution and relevant laws, with nominations opening on August 7, 2025, and the election date set for September 9, 2025.
BHASKAR
The Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) facilitates collaboration among startups and ecosystem stakeholders, with 197,932 entities registered as of June 30, 2025. Currently in its pilot phase, BHASKAR is testing features like peer-to-peer interaction and partnerships. The government is conducting outreach to understand user needs, particularly for small
Soil Health
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has been implementing the Soil Health & Fertility Scheme since 2015, issuing 25.17 Crore Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to farmers. These cards provide information on soil nutrient status and recommendations for fertilizer use, promoting the use of organic manures and bio-fertilizers. The
farmer welfare
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare highlights the positive effects of various welfare schemes on farmers' financial stability. Key initiatives include the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 crops, the PM-KISAN scheme providing Rs 6,000 annually to land-holding farmers, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) offering
Fertilizers
The Government of India has initiated a campaign to ensure the quality of fertilizers available to farmers. This campaign aims to provide adequate quality inputs and is backed by the Fertilizers Control Order (FCO) of 1985, which prohibits the sale of substandard fertilizers. State governments are responsible for monitoring and
Oil Palm
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced an enhancement of financial assistance under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to support oil palm farmers across India, including Odisha. The assistance covers various components such as planting materials, management during the gestation period, intercropping, drip irrigation
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
As of June 30, 2025, 78.407 crore farmer applications have been insured under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana since its launch in 2016, with 22.667 crore farmers receiving claims totaling Rs. 1.83 lakh crores. The government has implemented various measures to enhance transparency and efficiency in
CROPIC
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced CROPIC, a digital application under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), designed to collect geotagged photographs of crops to assess their health and damage. This initiative aims to enhance crop insurance management and disaster response through real-time data collection. Additionally,
Space Technology
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is leveraging space technology for various agricultural initiatives, including the FASAL project for crop forecasting, drought monitoring through a Geoportal, and support for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The Krishi Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS) has been developed to assist stakeholders with
Namo Drone Didi
The Namo Drone Didi Scheme, approved by the Government with an outlay of Rs. 1261 Crores, aims to empower Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing drones for agricultural use. The scheme promotes advanced technology in agriculture, enhancing efficiency, crop yield, and reducing operational costs. A study indicates that the
agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has outlined provisions under the National Policy for Agriculture Marketing (NPFAM) to support farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. The government fixes the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 agricultural crops annually, ensuring a minimum return of 50% over the average cost of