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The "Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar" (MGMD) programme has identified 638,365 villages across India for cultural mapping, with data for 623,449 villages uploaded to date. The initiative aims to strengthen rural identity by documenting cultural elements such as oral traditions, customs, and art forms. Through community involvement
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The Indian Navy celebrated Navy Day 2025 with an impressive 'Operational Demonstration' at Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram. The event, held on December 3, 2025, highlighted the Navy's combat capabilities, technological excellence, and operational readiness. The Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu presided as Chief Guest, hosted by
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted the success of India's cheetah reintroduction program through an article shared on social media, authored by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Modi noted the encouraging growth of the cheetah population, citing a female cheetah giving birth to five cubs as proof of the
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Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, presided over the 68th Founding Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in New Delhi. The minister praised DRI for its enduring efforts in protecting India's economic borders since 1957 and tackling international smuggling networks. The event saw
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is driving the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and formalization of micro-enterprises. The scheme endorses the One District One Product (ODOP) approach to promote local foods and employs financial, technical, and business support measures to
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To strengthen food security and manage market volatility, the Indian Government has revised stock limits on wheat for various entities. The new regulations, effective until March 2026, impose restrictions on traders, retailers, big chain retailers, and processors nationwide, preventing hoarding and stabilizing prices. These measures, along with PM Garib Kalyan
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The Indian Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing several initiatives to strengthen the food processing sector and reduce post-harvest losses. Through schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the Prime Minister Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), and the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food
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India's organic food exports have faced a decline from 2020 to 2025, impacted by factors such as global market fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, and certification challenges. Key export destinations, including the USA and EU, have stringent certification requirements which have affected trade. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is actively addressing gaps in rural food supply-chain infrastructure through various schemes. These include the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme.
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In India, imported food products undergo rigorous scrutiny, including document checks, visual inspections, and quality testing at entry points, to ensure they adhere to local safety standards. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is responsible for monitoring compliance under the Food Safety Acts and Regulations, although it
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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), a central sector scheme in India, now invites applications through an Expression of Interest (EoI) process, welcoming Farmers Producing Organisation (FPOs) from across the country, including specific districts in Jharkhand. FPOs benefit from a 50% grant-in-aid for eligible project costs compared to 35%
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries in India has launched various initiatives to address the skills gap in the food processing sector. The Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative (FICSI) offers more than 60 NCVET-approved job roles, reflecting industry requirements in areas such as plant-based proteins and fortified foods. Through