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The Government of India, through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), facilitates the availability of cotton for domestic textile industries via a transparent online auction system under its Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations. The annual declaration of MSP aims to protect farmers' interests and sustain cotton production. Additionally, a
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The Ministry of Textiles has put in place several initiatives to enhance the export of handicrafts, including schemes like National Handicrafts Development Programme and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme. These aim to support artisans by facilitating participation in international marketing events and through an e-commerce platform called India Handmade. Source:
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As of February 8, 2026, the U-WIN portal reports over 11.12 crore children and 3.78 crore pregnant women registered for vaccinations in India. Beneficiaries can receive QR code-based certificates post-vaccination. The system, known for sending over 29.42 crore SMS reminders in 2025, is integrated with platforms like
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with information provided by the National Medical Commission, has announced a substantial increase in medical education seats in India. From the academic year 2020-21 to 2025-26, a total of 48,563 MBBS seats and 29,080 PG seats have been added. Moreover, the
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively working to increase public awareness about the importance of safe and healthy eating habits. Through initiatives like 'Aaj se Thoda Kam' and 'Har Label Kuch Kehta Hai', FSSAI aims to educate consumers on reducing intake
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In FY 2024-25, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), alongside various State/UT Food Safety Authorities, analyzed 33,405 samples of milk and milk products, uncovering 12,780 samples as non-conforming and launching legal actions against 12,057 Food Business Operators for violations. This is part of
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that over 35.69 crore Ayushman cards have been created under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana from April 2020 to January 2026. In addition, 5.77 crore hospital admissions valued at ₹1.15 lakh crore have been
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The Technology Development Board (TDB) of India's Department of Science & Technology (DST) has signed an agreement with Elmentoz Research Private Limited to develop and commercialize Antimicrobial Peptide (AMP)-enriched smart proteins for animal nutrition. This initiative aligns with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, aiming for sustainable,
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India is leveraging Artificial Intelligence in healthcare to bridge delivery gaps, enhance service quality, and make healthcare more accessible and affordable. Key initiatives include AI-powered diagnostics, telemedicine, and predictive tools across national health programs. These efforts have effectively improved public health outcomes, such as reducing adverse TB cases by 27%
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On February 13, 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid homage to Smt. Sarojini Naidu, known as the "Nightingale of India," on her birth anniversary. The tribute ceremony was held in Samvidhaan Sadan's Central Hall, joined by Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh, other dignitaries,
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her historic third consecutive electoral victory. Modi highlighted the valued friendship and cooperation between India and Barbados and recalled their meeting during the India-CARICOM Summit in 2024. Source: Original Link
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman for leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a decisive victory in the recent Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. Emphasizing India's commitment to a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh, Modi expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties and pursue