Minimum Support Prices
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced measures to provide remunerative prices for agricultural produce by fixing Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 crops annually. The MSPs are determined based on recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) and have shown positive impacts on farmers&
Climate Resilience
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project to study climate change impacts on agriculture and promote resilient technologies. The government is also implementing various schemes like the Sub Mission on Seeds and Planting Materials (SMSP) and the National Mission
e-NAM
As of June 30, 2025, a total of 17,941,613 farmers are registered on the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform, which was launched by the Government of India in 2016 to facilitate online trading of agricultural commodities. The platform integrates 1,522 mandis and has seen a total
Agriculture Policy
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has unveiled a new national agriculture policy aimed at comprehensive growth in the sector. Key strategies include increasing crop productivity, reducing production costs, ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, promoting agricultural diversification, enhancing post-harvest infrastructure, and adapting to climate change. The Gross Value Added
Hamara Samvidhan
The Ministry of Culture has launched a year-long campaign titled 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman' to commemorate 75 years of the Indian Constitution, celebrated on Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) on November 26, 2024. The campaign aims to enhance public awareness of the Constitution, highlight the efforts behind its creation,
Arbitration
The Government of India has enacted the India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019, establishing the India International Arbitration Centre to facilitate institutional arbitration and enhance the quality of the arbitration framework. Additionally, the Mediation Act, 2023 promotes institutional mediation and establishes the Mediation Council of India. Recent conferences have been
Judiciary
The Ministry of Law and Justice is enhancing the Indian Judiciary's infrastructure through the e-Courts project and the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The e-Courts project, initiated in 2007, aims to digitize court processes and improve access for lawyers and litigants. Phase III of the project, approved in 2023,
Rajnath Singh
During the 84th Armed Forces Headquarters Civilian Services Day, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of civil-military synergy and the exceptional support from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in ensuring the success of Operation Sindoor. He called for continuous improvement in training and capacity development to adapt to
Indian Navy
Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan arrived in Manila, Philippines, as part of the Indian Navy's operational deployment to South East Asia. The visit, led by RAdm Susheel Menon, aims to enhance maritime cooperation between India and the Philippines, featuring interactions with the Philippine Navy, operational
Himalayas
A recent study reveals that clouds in the Himalayas, previously thought to be pure, are transporting toxic heavy metals from polluted lowlands, posing significant health risks including cancer and developmental disorders. The research indicates that children are particularly vulnerable, with inhalation of these polluted clouds being a major concern. The
liver cirrhosis
Indian scientists have developed a novel treatment for liver cirrhosis by enhancing lymphatic drainage using nanocarriers filled with VEGF-C, a protein that promotes lymphatic vessel growth. This approach aims to alleviate complications such as ascites in patients with advanced cirrhosis, marking a significant advancement in therapeutic options for this condition.
PMAY-G
The Ministry of Rural Development continues to implement the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to assist rural households in constructing pucca houses with basic amenities. The scheme, initiated in April 2016, aims to achieve 'Housing For All' by providing support for 2.95 crore houses from FY 2016-17