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The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act & Rules, 2023, aims to enhance governance and transparency within Indian cooperative societies. The amendments introduce new provisions including a Cooperative Election Authority, Co-operative Ombudsman, and an Information Officer to improve transparency and accountability. Additionally, new auditing standards and a National Cooperative Database have
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The Department of Atomic Energy of India, facilitated by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, is investing in the design and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the Nuclear Energy Mission. Positioned as a clean energy solution, SMRs aim to support decarbonization and provide power at retiring fossil fuel
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The Department of Atomic Energy of India is in regular discussions with Russia's ROSATOM to enhance nuclear energy cooperation, although specifics are yet to be finalised. Safety measures and stakeholder consultations are a priority in nuclear power projects. Special policies are in place for local and project-affected persons,
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Under its national expansion initiative, the Ministry of Cooperation has successfully bolstered cooperatives across various sectors by registering new societies and enhancing existing ones. Key beneficiaries include farmers, women, and individual depositors, with significant financial disbursements aiding these groups. With over 32,802 new cooperative societies and 15,793 strengthened
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The Department of Atomic Energy in India is focusing on the research and development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) under the Nuclear Energy Mission to provide clean and low-carbon energy. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has initiated projects to establish SMRs that can be used as captive power plants,
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The Department of Atomic Energy, through Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), has expanded its cancer care facilities across seven Indian states, establishing 11 hospitals to provide comprehensive cancer care. These facilities, located in cities such as Mumbai, Varanasi, and Guwahati, aim to utilize Indian systems of medicine and traditional knowledge for
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The Ministry of Cooperation, through the National Cooperative Development Corporation, is funding the Yuva Sahakar Scheme to support new cooperative societies with innovative ideas and the Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna to provide financial services to the poor and facilitate women SHGs. During the fiscal years 2022-2025, the schemes received significant allocations
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The Ministry of Cooperation, overseen by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, has announced new amendments to enhance governance and transparency in multi-State cooperative societies. These changes, under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) (Amendment) Act & Rules, 2023, include the establishment of a Cooperative Election Authority, appointment
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The Government of India is advancing the fisheries sector through its flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). The collaboration between the Ministry of Cooperation and the Department of Fisheries aims to enhance deep-sea fishing and the marine fisheries value chain.
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The Government of India is advancing efforts to strengthen cooperative societies through digitalization and computerization projects, impacting millions of rural and tribal communities. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Cooperation has implemented multiple initiatives for the growth and modernization of cooperative societies across India, aiming for greater transparency, competitiveness, and skill development. Over 8.48 lakh cooperatives exist nationwide, with Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh noted for their significant numbers. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Cooperation, since its inception in 2021, has focused on strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in Odisha by modernizing and diversifying their operations. Of the 4,262 PACS in the state, 4,147 are operational, with 4,240 sanctioned for computerization under the PACS project with a