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As of December 5, 2025, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has reported an increase in rabi crop sowing, exceeding 536 lakh hectares. The coverage for pulses stands at 117.11 lakh hectares, slightly up from last year's 115.41 lakh hectares. The area covered by Shri
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Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), under Indian Railways, has dispatched its sixth indigenously manufactured 3300 Horse Power AC–AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique, marking a significant milestone in India's capabilities in locomotive manufacturing. These deliveries are part of a contract for ten such locomotives, showcasing India's technological
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The Indian government has upgraded its Agmarknet Portal to Agmarknet Portal 2.0, expanding its reach to 4,367 mandis, enabling real-time price information for farmers. This technological upgrade, coupled with the Agmarknet 2.0 Mobile App, allows farmers to make better marketing decisions by accessing mandi data directly from
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Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav aimed to address persistent air pollution issues in Gurugram and Faridabad through a high-level review meeting, part of ongoing assessments in Delhi-NCR. The Minister emphasized the importance of comprehensive action plans, highlighting the role of public participation, tackling legacy waste, and improving municipal facilities.
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The Indian government has initiated the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) with an impressive budget of ₹2481 crore, aimed at advancing sustainable and low-cost farming practices across the country. This mission, which received approval from the Union Cabinet in November 2024, seeks to promote farming systems rooted in natural
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The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), in collaboration with AIIMS and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, have launched India's inaugural AI-driven community screening programme for Diabetic Retinopathy in New Delhi. The program, inaugurated on December 16, 2025, utilizes the AI tool MadhuNetrAI for automated screening and
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On December 16, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare of India released the draft Seeds Bill, 2025, which aims to bolster farmers' rights and regulate seed quality. The bill aligns with current requirements and addresses concerns from stakeholders, including farmer organizations. Key provisions safeguard traditional farming practices
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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced new regulations in 2024 to improve the motor insurance claim settlement process and protect policyholders. These regulations mandate insurers to establish board-approved policies, ensure transparent assessments, and complete time-bound settlements. As a result, motor insurance complaints have decreased from
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The Indian government has launched the "Scholarship for PM CARES Children" to aid orphaned children affected by COVID-19. The scheme, administered by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, provides an annual stipend of ₹20,000 per child, split into a monthly amount and an academic yearly allowance.
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The Government of India has implemented reforms in the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for Scheduled Castes (SCs) to mitigate irregularities and misuse of funds. These scholarships, operated under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, directly deposit funds into beneficiaries' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. Complaints of irregularities are directed to
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in India has announced enhancements to its Centrally sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC and OBC students. Implemented from 2021-22, the scheme uses Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to send the central share directly to beneficiaries’ Aadhaar-linked accounts. The release of funds is
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The India's Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has implemented the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Eco-system (NAMASTE) Scheme to safeguard sanitation workers. Under this initiative, measures are taken to protect workers from hazardous cleaning operations and empower