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India Post Promotes Rooftop Solar Scheme

March 4, 2024

Recently, India Post has pitched in to promote the central government’s rooftop solar scheme that provides subsidies to households installing photovoltaic systems. This rooftop solar initiative was highlighted in the 2023 budget to accelerate India’s renewable energy adoption. Citizens can ..

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India Unveils Coal Logistics Plan and Policy

March 1, 2024

On February 27th, 2024, Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Coal Logistics Plan and Policy at an event organized by the Indian National Committee of the World Mining Congress in New Delhi. Need for Efficient Logistics In his address, ..

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PM launches 2,000 railway infra projects

February 27, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched more than 2,000 railway infrastructure projects worth about ₹41,000 crore. Details of Projects The Prime Minister laid the foundation for 554 station redevelopment projects under the ‘Amrit Bharat’ station scheme, a government initiative ..

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Annual Capacity Building Plan

February 23, 2024

On 23rd February 2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched an annual capacity building blueprint for employees working under his three ministries spanning railways, communications and information technology sectors. Key Focus Areas The plan provides specialized training programs focusing on new ..

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launches New Portals

February 23, 2024

The Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur launched four new portals that promise to revolutionize the media landscape in India. Press Sewa Portal The Press Sewa Portal, developed under the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 (PRP ..

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One-Stop Centers for Disabled Persons in Tamil Nadu

February 16, 2024

The Tamil Nadu state differently-abled welfare department is setting up 39 One-Stop Centers (OSCs) at the sub-divisional administration level as part of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act implementation. OSCs will serve as central district-wise hubs providing comprehensive ..

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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

February 14, 2024

In February 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious program named ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to promote widespread adoption of rooftop solar panels across Indian households through financial incentives. The free electricity scheme was earlier announced by ..

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NITI Aayog Launches Agroforestry Portal and Report

February 13, 2024

The NITI Aayog has recently launched the ‘Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry’ (GROW) report and portal. The GROW initiative by NITI Aayog utilizes remote sensing and GIS to assess agroforestry suitability across all districts in India. It aims ..

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