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Nodi Bandhan Scheme

February 14, 2025

West Bengal government has introduced the “Nodi Bandhan” scheme as part of its 2025-26 budget. The scheme will help combat natural disasters while creating job opportunities. The budget allocates substantial funds for the Ghatal Masterplan, which focuses on flood prevention ..

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IEA Releases India Gas Market Report

February 14, 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released the report titled “India Gas Market Report: Outlook to 203”. It revealed that India’s natural gas demand is expected to grow by 60% by 2030, reaching 103 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually, making ..

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Logistics Performance Index, 2023

February 14, 2025

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently briefed Rajya Sabha about Logistics Performance Index. India has made strides in its logistics sector, achieving notable rankings in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023. The country is now 22nd in the ..

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World Government Summit 2025

February 13, 2025

The World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 commenced on February 10, 2025, in Dubai, UAE. This 12th edition of the summit is centred around the theme “Shaping Future Governments”. It has garnered unprecedented international participation, featuring over 30 heads of state ..

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Germanwatch Report on Extreme Weather Events in India

February 13, 2025

India has faced severe consequences from extreme weather events over the past three decades. According to a report by Germanwatch, India ranks as the sixth-most affected country globally between 1993 and 2022. The report marks 80,000 fatalities and economic losses ..

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Mission Amrit Sarovar Progress

February 13, 2025

Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched in April 2022 to combat water scarcity in India. As of January 2025, the initiative has successfully constructed or rejuvenated over 68,000 ponds, far exceeding its initial target. The mission aims to create 75 ponds ..

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NCAER Recommends State-Level Fiscal Councils

February 13, 2025

Recent discussions on fiscal governance in India have brought into light the need for independent fiscal councils at the state level. A research paper by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has recommended the establishment of these councils. ..

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Green Credit Programme and Ecomark Scheme

February 13, 2025

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) and the Ecomark Scheme are two initiatives launched by the Government of India in October 2023. These programmes aim to promote environmental sustainability and encourage eco-friendly practices among individuals, communities, and businesses. The GCP incentivises ..

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