Railways

Railways Reduces Bulk Cement Freight Charges to Support Affordable Housing

Official Press

18 Nov 2025

The Indian Ministry of Railways has announced a new policy to reduce bulk cement freight charges, aiming to make housing more affordable for poor and middle-class families. The new rate is set at ₹0.90 per tonne per kilometre, with the removal of distance and weight slabs. The policy promotes the use of tank containers for pollution-free logistics and the development of bulk cement terminals to enhance efficiency in transportation and distribution.

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Satellite Insights Reveal Vegetation Decline in Uttarakhand Hills

A research study utilizing Google Earth Engine by Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) highlights a concerning decline in vegetation across Uttarakhand from 2001 to 2022. This is due to deforestation, pollution, and climate change, posing threats to biodiversity and water resources. Source: Original Link

India's Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework Enhances Scheme Accountability

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has detailed the Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF) which serves as the performance monitoring tool for government schemes in India. Coordinated by NITI Aayog's Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office, the framework helps ministries track and report on the success of schemes with

MoSPI Initiates Comprehensive Revision of Key Economic Indicators

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is undertaking a detailed revision of the base year for Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Index of Industrial Production (IIP), and Consumer Price Index (CPI) for improved accuracy and global standardization. Guided by Technical Advisory Committees, this initiative will incorporate new methodologies and

NIA Jaipur Marks 50 Years with New Infrastructure to Boost Ayurveda Leadership

The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) in Jaipur celebrated its Golden Jubilee, commemorating 50 years of contributions to Ayurvedic education, research, and healthcare. Key dignitaries, including Rajasthan's Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma and Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shri Prataprao Jadhav, participated in the event. They

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Satellite Insights Reveal Vegetation Decline in Uttarakhand Hills

India's Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework Enhances Scheme Accountability

MoSPI Initiates Comprehensive Revision of Key Economic Indicators

NIA Jaipur Marks 50 Years with New Infrastructure to Boost Ayurveda Leadership