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Ministry Implements Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund

Official Press

19 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has been implementing the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) since the 2018-19 financial year. FIDF aims to enhance fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure in India, providing concessional financing for infrastructure projects across states and union territories. A total of 228 projects, with an approved cost of Rs. 5559.54 crore, have received support. These projects target various infrastructure developments such as fishing harbors, ice plants, cold storage facilities, and fish processing units among others.

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Prasoon Joshi Appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting of India has appointed Shri Prasoon Joshi, an acclaimed lyricist and communications expert, as the new Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster. With a remarkable track record in various creative fields, Joshi is expected to bring a fresh perspective and

DFS Colloquium Highlights Innovations in Debt Recovery

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) held a colloquium with Chairpersons of Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) to enhance the debt recovery system. Key discussions focused on implementing mandatory e-filing and hybrid hearings to improve efficiency. The colloquium also emphasized digitisation, capacity building, and adopting

India Launches Cell Broadcast System to Enhance Disaster Management

India has launched the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) developed by C-DOT to improve disaster response and public safety. Under the guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, and launched by Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, the technology provides real-time, geo-targeted alerts via mobile devices, covering 2G to

NHAI Unveils India's First Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System in Gujarat

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has launched an innovative Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat, allowing vehicles to pass without stopping, thereby improving traffic flow. Source: Original Link

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Prasoon Joshi Appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati

DFS Colloquium Highlights Innovations in Debt Recovery

India Launches Cell Broadcast System to Enhance Disaster Management

NHAI Unveils India's First Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System in Gujarat