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The Department of Atomic Energy in India is focusing on the research and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) under the Nuclear Energy Mission to provide clean and low-carbon energy. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has initiated projects to establish SMRs that can be used as captive power plants,
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The Department of Atomic Energy, through Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), has expanded its cancer care facilities across seven Indian states, establishing 11 hospitals to provide comprehensive cancer care. These facilities, located in cities such as Mumbai, Varanasi, and Guwahati, aim to utilize Indian systems of medicine and traditional knowledge for
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The Ministry of Cooperation, through the National Cooperative Development Corporation, is funding the Yuva Sahakar Scheme to support new cooperative societies with innovative ideas and the Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna to provide financial services to the poor and facilitate women SHGs. During the fiscal years 2022-2025, the schemes received significant allocations
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The Ministry of Cooperation, overseen by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, has announced new amendments to enhance governance and transparency in multi-State cooperative societies. These changes, under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) (Amendment) Act & Rules, 2023, include the establishment of a Cooperative Election Authority, appointment
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The Government of India is advancing the fisheries sector through its flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). The collaboration between the Ministry of Cooperation and the Department of Fisheries aims to enhance deep-sea fishing and the marine fisheries value chain.
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The Government of India is advancing efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through digitalization and computerization projects, impacting millions of rural and tribal communities. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Cooperation has implemented multiple initiatives for the growth and modernization of cooperative societies across India, aiming for greater transparency, competitiveness, and skill development. Over 8.48 lakh cooperatives exist nationwide, with Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh noted for their significant numbers. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Cooperation, since its inception in 2021, has focused on strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in Odisha by modernizing and diversifying their operations. Of the 4,262 PACS in the state, 4,147 are operational, with 4,240 sanctioned for computerization under the PACS project with a
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The National Cooperation Policy 2025, introduced by the Ministry of Cooperation, emphasizes empowering women through cooperative involvement. The policy highlights legal status, enabling policies, digitalization, and financial inclusion, designating cooperatives as vital to social equity and economic growth. The Ministry, collaborating with major agencies, has launched initiatives to boost cooperative
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The Government of India currently operates 24 nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 8,780 MW. While there are no immediate plans to expand nuclear energy capacity to replace thermal power, a Sub-Committee is investigating the potential of converting retired thermal plant sites into nuclear plant locations. The
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The Department of Atomic Energy announced a significant discovery of Uranium in the Sikar District of Rajasthan, with the Atomic Minerals Directorate of Exploration and Research (AMDER) leading the effort. Assigned under the Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016, UCIL is designated as the mining lessee for the Rohil deposit. Dr.
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India has significantly increased its nuclear power generation over the past two years, with a total generation of 104,652 Million Units. The Department of Atomic Energy is advancing multiple projects, including the commissioning of a 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam and pre-project activities for future units.