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‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24’ Scheme

June 27, 2023

The Ministry of Finance has introduced a special assistance scheme aimed at enhancing capital spending by states in India. This scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, has garnered attention for its significant impact on capital investment proposals and the ..

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Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp

June 27, 2023

The Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp (Odisha Quality Mission) is a collaborative initiative launched by the Government of Odisha, Quality Council of India (QCI), and various industry associations. This mission aims to prioritize and promote quality in different sectors within the state ..

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Compliance Status of Coal-Based Power Plants

June 26, 2023

India’s coal-fired power plants are facing challenges in installing flue gas de-sulfurisation (FGD) systems, which are crucial for controlling sulphur dioxide emissions and reducing air pollution. A recent analysis conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) highlights the ..

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Udyami Bharat-MSME Day

June 26, 2023

Udyami Bharat-MSME Day is an important occasion that highlights the achievements and potential of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. This year, the event will be celebrated on June 27, bringing together key stakeholders from the government and ..

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Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education Project

June 26, 2023

The World Bank has recently given its approval for a substantial loan of USD 255.5 million to India, aiming to improve the quality of technical education in the country. This ambitious project is set to make a significant impact by ..

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Liberalization of UAV Export Policy

June 24, 2023

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently implemented significant changes to the policy governing the export of Drones/UAVs from India. With the aim of promoting the export of high-tech items for civilian end uses, the DGFT has simplified ..

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Blue Pansy (Junonia Orithya)

June 24, 2023

The rich biodiversity of Jammu and Kashmir has received a significant boost with the official declaration of the Blue Pansy (Junonia Orithya) as the region’s official butterfly. The announcement, made by Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Government for the ..

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World’s Largest Ramayan Temple

June 23, 2023

A monumental project has commenced in the East Champaran district of Bihar as the construction work of the ‘world’s largest Ramayan temple’ got underway on June 20. This temple, poised to be taller than the renowned Angkor Wat temple complex ..

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Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Restructuring Committee

June 23, 2023

In a bid to streamline administration and improve governance in Bengaluru, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Restructuring Committee was reconvened on June 12. The objective of this move, spearheaded by the Congress party, is to split the BBMP into ..

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TRAI Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”

June 23, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper focusing on encouraging innovative technologies, services, use cases, and business models through a regulatory sandbox in the digital communication sector.   Promoting Innovation through Regulatory Sandboxes  Regulatory bodies ..

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