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Minister Savitri Thakur Engages with India's UN Representative Shri Parvathaneni Harish on Global Development Goals

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06 Feb 2026

The Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, met with Shri Parvathaneni Harish, the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. During the meeting, they discussed India's priorities at the UN, focusing on inclusive development, social justice, and women-led growth. The interactions aimed to enhance India's voice and participation on international platforms. Smt. Thakur is in New York leading the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development.

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NSNIS Patiala Hosts International Conference on Sports Coaching Excellence

10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations Established under Central Scheme

Ministry of Agriculture Collaborates with Department of Posts to Combat Fake Agricultural Inputs

India's Legal Framework and Initiatives to Counter Spurious Seeds