Development of Climate-Resilient Paddy Varieties
The Government through ICAR flagship network project ‘National Innovation on Climate Resilient Agriculture’ (NICRA) assessed the vulnerability of different paddy growing regions to climate change by conducting integrated simulation modelling studies. The study revealed that in the absence of adaptation measures, climate change is likely to reduce rainfed rice yields by 20% in 2050 and […]
NAMO DIDI Drone Scheme
The Government has approved ‘Namo Drone Didi’ as a Central Sector Scheme for providing drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) with an outlay of Rs. 1261 Crores for the period from 2023-24 to 2025-26. Out of the total 15,000 drones targeted to be supplied under the scheme, the Lead Fertilizer Companies (LFCs) have […]
Upgrading Infrastructure of Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Government makes continuous efforts to upgrade the infrastructure of KVKs across the Country for better services to the farmers. During last year Government made Rs.7730.76 lakh budget provision for upgrading the infrastructure. Infrastructure includes Administrative Building, Farmers Hostel, Demonstration Unit, Farm Development Works. The Government has created a strong monitoring and review mechanism for KVKs […]
India’s Higher Education transformed with greater access, improved quality, and enhanced gender inclusivity: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
The number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) witnesses a remarkable 13.8% increase, rising from 51,534 in 2014-15 to an impressive 58,643 in 2022-23 : Shri Dharmendra Pradhan 42 New Premier Institutions in last 10 years: Including 8 Central Universities, 7 IITs, 8 IIMs and 16 IIITs – Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Total Enrollment Soars by 30.5%, […]
PRESIDENT OF INDIA LAYS FOUNDATION STONES FOR VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS AT RAIRANGPUR
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu laid foundation stones for three rail lines Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani; Buramara-Chakulia; and Badampahar-Kendujhargarh; as well as for the Tribal Research and Development Centre, Dandbose Airport; and new building of Sub-Divisional Hospital, Rairangpur at Rairangpur, Odisha today (December 7, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that she has always […]
Initiatives like Nikshay Mitras and shorter, effective treatments have significantly reduced TB incidence, improved recovery rates and reinforced India’s global leadership in combating TB: Prime Minister
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today highlighted that initiatives like Nikshay Mitras and shorter, effective treatments have significantly reduced TB incidence, improved recovery rates and reinforced India’s global leadership in combating TB. Responding to a post on X by Union Minister Shri J P Nadda, Shri Modi wrote: “Union Health Minister Shri @JPNadda elaborates […]
TikTok advertisers stay put after US appeals court upholds law forcing sale
TikTok logo is placed on a U.S. flag in this illustration taken, April 25, 2024. REUTERS A 3D printed Facebook’s new rebrand logo Meta is seen in front of displayed stock graph in this illustration taken on November 2, 2021. REUTERS Summary Advertisers maintain presence on TikTok despite potential […]
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF ODISHA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology at Bhubaneswar, Odisha today (December 5, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the convocation day opens the path to the promising future of students. She told students that they are now entering a […]
Google restricts creation of new accounts in Russia, news agencies report
The logo of Google is seen outside Google Bay View facilities during the Made by Google event in Mountain View, California, U.S. August 13, 2024. REUTERS Companies Google Inc Follow Alphabet Inc Follow Sept 26 (Reuters) – Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Google has restricted the creation of new accounts for Russian users, state news agencies […]
Byju’s auditor BDO resigns after start of bankruptcy proceedings, firm says
Indian education technology company Byju’s auditor BDO Global has resigned after the startup did not provide documents requested following the start of insolvency proceedings, Byju’s said on Saturday. Byju’s is fighting several battles including the insolvency proceedings and a $1 billion claim from US-based Glas Trust. BDO was appointed auditor earlier this year after Byju’s […]