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Government Accelerates Ethanol Blending with Enhanced Production and Infrastructure

Official Press

11 Aug 2025

The Indian government has expedited its ethanol blending target, moving the goal of 20% ethanol in petrol from 2030 to the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26. The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has seen an average blending of 19.05% as of July 2025. To support this initiative, the government is expanding feedstock sources, including maize and rice, and has introduced various schemes to boost ethanol production and infrastructure, including price mechanisms and financial assistance for advanced biofuels projects.

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Military Nursing Service Officers Granted Ex-Servicemen Status

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has amended the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, to include officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS). This recognizes their role within the Armed Forces Medical Services and grants them Ex-Servicemen status, allowing access to re-employment and

India and Seychelles Enhance Defence Cooperation for Indian Ocean Region Security

The Defence Secretary of India, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, met with Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, and Chief of Defence Forces, Major General Michael Anselme Marc Rosette, to reaffirm shared commitments towards strengthening defence cooperation. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral engagement and promoting

SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026: Celebrating India’s Rural Craft and Women Empowerment in Gurugram

The SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 in Gurugram showcases rural crafts and women's entrepreneurship, featuring over 900 women entrepreneurs from 28 states. The fair includes demonstrations of traditional crafts, workshops on business skills, and interactive experiences for visitors, highlighting the economic impact of self-help groups. Source: Original Link

India Launches Nationwide Campaign to Eradicate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in 12 endemic states of India by 2027, surpassing the global target of 2030. The initiative focuses on direct treatment observation, vector control, and community engagement to combat LF, which

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Military Nursing Service Officers Granted Ex-Servicemen Status

India and Seychelles Enhance Defence Cooperation for Indian Ocean Region Security

SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026: Celebrating India’s Rural Craft and Women Empowerment in Gurugram

India Launches Nationwide Campaign to Eradicate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027