The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced that the FASTag Annual Pass has surpassed 50 lakh users and recorded over 26.55 crore transactions since its launch in August 2025. This growth highlights the increasing acceptance of the pass among vehicle owners for seamless and economical travel across India's National Highways and Expressways.
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The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala recently hosted an international conference titled "Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification & Athlete Development." This event, attended by over 600 participants including coaches, athletes, and experts, focused on enhancing the quality of sports coaching in India. Union Minister
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has successfully established 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under the Central Sector Scheme. As of January 1, 2026, a total of 56.32 lakh farmers are registered under this initiative, with 21.96 lakh being women farmers. The scheme also highlights the
On January 7, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Posts. The MoU aims to establish a secure and traceable logistics system for the quality control and transportation of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. This initiative seeks to enhance transparency, accountability,
The Government of India is emphasizing efforts to combat the sale of spurious seeds through legislative and technological initiatives. The Seeds Act, 1966 and related regulations empower states to take corrective actions against violators. Initiatives like the SATHI portal, incentives for the conservation of traditional seeds, and seed price controls