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Rajkot International Airport

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated Rajkot International Airport and various development initiatives amounting to over Rs 860 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat.  This ambitious airport project holds the promise of transforming the region’s transportation infrastructure and contributing to the local ..

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UGC Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). These guidelines have been designed with specific aims and objectives in mind to enhance the overall quality and effectiveness of higher ..

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Jharkhand’s PESA Draft Rules

The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, commonly known as PESA, plays a crucial role in ensuring self-governance and empowerment for tribal communities residing in Scheduled Areas. Recently, the Jharkhand government published draft rules for public consultation ..

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International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre – ‘Bharat Mandapam’

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex, which has been christened Bharat Mandapam. This monumental project, developed as a national endeavor at an estimated cost of approximately Rs 2,700 crore, aims to showcase and promote ..

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Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 – Current Updates 2 (July, 2023)

Amidst protests against Manipur violence, the Lok Sabha recently passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. The bill aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, with the objective of increasing India’s forest cover by creating a ..

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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar

On 27th July, India’s Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah inaugurated a significant initiative known as ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD). The project is initiated by the Ministry of Culture and aims to culturally map India’s 6.5 ..

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TRAI’s Draft Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (Sixth Amendment) Regulation, 2023

In India, the telecommunications sector is regulated by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), an autonomous body responsible for safeguarding consumer interests, promoting fair competition, and fostering growth in the industry. One of Trai’s notable initiatives is the establishment ..

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JJM Digital Academy

The JJM Digital Academy is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to revolutionize the water supply sector in India by harnessing the power of digital technology. This innovative project was established through the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ..

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Price Stabilisation Fund

To address the current surge in tomato prices and ensure affordability for consumers, the government has initiated the procurement of tomatoes through the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF). These tomatoes are being provided to consumers at significantly subsidized rates. Establishment and ..

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MoRTH’s Signage Guidelines

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has taken a significant step towards improving road safety by unveiling a comprehensive set of guidelines for signages on national highways and expressways. Led by Minister Nitin Gadkari, these new guidelines aim ..

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