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NSNIS Patiala Hosts International Conference on Sports Coaching Excellence

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06 Feb 2026

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 of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, emphasized India's goal to become a global sports powerhouse by 2047, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of entering the top-5 sporting nations. International experts shared insights on improving coaching capabilities, crucial for nurturing talents to achieve international success.

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Indian Railways Introduces Competitive Rates for Bulk Cement Transport

Indian Railways' new charging scheme for bulk cement transportation in tank containers is gaining traction among cement companies. The initiative, which reduces the charging rate per GTKM and offers discounts for empty return trips, aims to enhance competitiveness against road transport. This move is expected to lower freight costs,

India Enhances Food Testing Infrastructure to Boost Export Compliance

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has launched an initiative under PMKSY to strengthen food testing infrastructure across India. The scheme focuses on expanding NABL-accredited labs to ensure compliance with international standards, thereby improving export readiness and reducing rejection rates at international borders. Source: Original Link

Progress and Impact of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries in India has successfully approved 169 applications under the Production Linked Incentive scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI). The scheme has led to a cumulative investment of approximately Rs. 9207 crore and disbursement of incentives worth ₹2,162.55 crore. It supports Indian food

Progress of Food Processing Projects Under CEFPPC Scheme

Since 2017, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has implemented the Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. The scheme aims to incentivize food processing unit setups across India. From 2019-2023, 76 projects were approved under SCSP, TSP, and

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Indian Railways Introduces Competitive Rates for Bulk Cement Transport

India Enhances Food Testing Infrastructure to Boost Export Compliance

Progress and Impact of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries

Progress of Food Processing Projects Under CEFPPC Scheme