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BBSSL Distributes Over 3 Lakh Quintals of Seeds in FY 2025-26

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01 Apr 2026

Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) has distributed 3,24,090 quintals of seeds across India during the financial year 2025-26 through its extensive network. BBSSL introduced 78 varieties across 8 crops, providing seeds through 37,000-member societies and 480 dealers nationwide. The organization, headquartered in New Delhi, uses digital tools like WhatsApp to offer farmers advisory support. Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, shared these details in Rajya Sabha.

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Vice-President Hails Cancer Survivors as Warriors at Jaipur Event

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, lauded cancer survivors as true warriors during his address at the 23rd Cancer Survivors’ Day celebration in Jaipur. The event, organized by Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, focused on the resilience and courage of cancer survivors. Highlighting governmental initiatives like

Launch of SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application at Chintan Shivir

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir held in Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April 2026. The app is part of the SMILE–Beggary Sub-Scheme, aimed at comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging. It

NMBA 2.0 App Launched to Boost Drug Demand Reduction Efforts

The upgraded Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) 2.0 App was launched to enhance monitoring, coordination, and awareness activities under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). The app introduces new features for real-time reporting, transparency, and effective use of digital tools in combating drug use across India.

Ministry of Social Justice Unveils New Guidelines for Shelter Homes

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of India introduced the Model Guidelines on Care, Rehabilitation, and Management of Beggars’/Shelter Homes at the Chintan Shivir conference in Chandigarh. These guidelines provide a framework highlighting areas such as healthcare, infrastructure, food safety, vocational training, legal aid, and gender sensitivity. States

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Vice-President Hails Cancer Survivors as Warriors at Jaipur Event

Launch of SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application at Chintan Shivir

NMBA 2.0 App Launched to Boost Drug Demand Reduction Efforts

Ministry of Social Justice Unveils New Guidelines for Shelter Homes