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The Government of India, via the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is undertaking multiple initiatives to improve farmers' incomes and credit access. Efforts include offering concessions on short-term agricultural loans through the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) and promoting the use of Kisan Credit Cards (KCC). Recent data
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The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides comprehensive crop insurance at significantly subsidized rates for Indian farmers. This scheme covers agrarian risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest across different crop seasons, supported by a shared premium payment model by central and state governments. The program offers risk diversification through district
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In a post-budget webinar, experts discussed strategies to strengthen India's telescope infrastructure and address gaps in astronomy capacity. The 2026-27 budget supports the establishment of four new facilities, including the National Large Solar Telescope and upgraded Himalayan Chandra Telescope. The initiatives aim to advance astronomy infrastructure nationwide, fostering
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Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and the Capacity Building Commission of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding during a workshop in Vadodara focused on improving the financing, governance, and resource mobilization of Civil Services Training Institutions across Western India. Source: Original Link
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The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Indian Navy executed four successful in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150' from a P8I aircraft. Conducted off the coast of Goa, these trials aimed at testing the system under various conditions and enhancing
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The Indian Cabinet approved amendments to the FDI policy regarding investments from countries sharing land borders with India. These changes aim to streamline the process and encourage investment by defining the 'Beneficial Owner' and applying a 60-day decision timeline for specific sectors. Source: Original Link
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a series of train services including the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Tamil Nadu with Jharkhand, and two Express trains facilitating travel across South India. This initiative is expected to enhance connectivity for numerous regions, including Tamil Nadu’s industrial belt and Kerala&
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On March 10, 2026, the 29th Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) meeting was chaired by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood in New Delhi, focusing on bolstering India's Advanced Manufacturing Systems. The meeting highlighted the importance of reducing technological dependence by advancing domestic capabilities in
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The Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, released a report titled "Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India," highlighting India's efforts and achievements in textile waste management. The report reveals India's generation of approximately 70.73 lakh tonnes of textile waste annually
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Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth is set to inaugurate a significant seminar on "Changing Dynamics in the Indian Neighbourhood," organized under the aegis of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), on March 11, 2026, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The seminar commemorates the 25th
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The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in collaboration with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) under the Ministry of Defence, has inaugurated the fourth cohort of its Directors' Certification in Corporate Governance. This program is held at the Manesar campus, aimed at equipping senior military officers with essential corporate
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reinforced its commitment to eliminate leprosy by intensifying the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP). The government is promoting active case detection and community surveillance through initiatives like the Leprosy Case Detection Campaign and Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign to identify, treat, and reduce