The women sangams (groups) of the Deccan Development Society, an agro-based NGO have been awarded the United Nation’s Equator Prize for 2019. They are one of the 20 recipients of the 2019 Equator Prize. They have been selected for standing as ‘an outstanding example of a local, nature-based solution to climate change and sustainable development.’… Continue reading Telangana’s women farmers get their due
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Fee waived off for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans
Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced that Fee for SC/ST candidates who has joined vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans(JSS) has been waived off. This decision was taken to further strengthen the skill ecosystem benefiting those in the underprivileged sections of society. Jan Shikshan Sansthans(JSSs) are established to provide vocational training to… Continue reading Fee waived off for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans
TN gets $287-m World Bank loan for healthcare reform
The central government,Tamil Nadu and the World Bank have signed a $287 million loan agreement for the state’s Health System Reform Programme. The program aims to (a)improve the quality of health care (b)reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases(NCDs) and (c)fill equity gaps in reproductive and child health services. The Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program… Continue reading TN gets $287-m World Bank loan for healthcare reform
Army’s special training exercise ends in Punjab
The major exercise called as Kharga Prahar has been conducted jointly by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force in Chandigarh on June 4, 2019. Kharga Prahar exercise was undertaken in plains of Punjab by various units and formations of Army’s Kharga Corps. The exercise was successful in validating latest operational concepts which are designed… Continue reading Army’s special training exercise ends in Punjab
Centre wants all States to join Ayushman Bharat
Union Health Minister has urged Delhi, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal to join Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The Minister said that by joining Ayushman Bharat states would gain (a)resources (b)national portability (c)state-of-the-art technological platforms (d)implementation systems and (e)world-class analytics systems at no additional cost. They will also benefit from a well-proven… Continue reading Centre wants all States to join Ayushman Bharat
AAI inks pact with Boeing on air traffic management
Airports Authority of India has signed a technical assistance agreement with Boeing to develop a 10-year Air Traffic Management (ATM) modernisation roadmap for India. The objective of the agreement is to develop a roadmap for AAI to use as a guide in the modernisation of the Indian National Airspace System (NAS) based on global and… Continue reading AAI inks pact with Boeing on air traffic management
‘Cyclone man’ Mrutyunjay Mohapatra appointed IMD chief
Renowned scientist and cyclone warning specialist Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has been appointed as the chief (Director General of Meteorology) of India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology IMD is mandated… Continue reading ‘Cyclone man’ Mrutyunjay Mohapatra appointed IMD chief
Mumbai’s traffic flow worst in world, Delhi at fourth spot: Report
According to a new report by TomTom, Mumbai’s traffic flow is the worst in the world and Delhi is in the fourth position. Bogota (Colombia) has been ranked second and Lima (Peru) third. In 2018, the average traffic congestion in Mumbai was 65% as compared to 66% in 2017. Delhi recorded an average of 58%… Continue reading Mumbai’s traffic flow worst in world, Delhi at fourth spot: Report
Govt proposes changes in copyright rules, may benefit websites, music streaming firms
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has released the draft Copyright Amendment Rules,2019. The objective of the draft rules is to ensure smooth compliance of Copyright Act in the light of technological advancements in the digital era and to bring them in parity with other relevant legislation. The copyright regime is currently… Continue reading Govt proposes changes in copyright rules, may benefit websites, music streaming firms
Maharashtra plans ₹50-crore CCTNS overhaul
The Maharashtra government has decided to upgrade the entire Crime Criminal Tracking Network System(CCTNS) project after complaints of glitches in the system. CCTNS is a project initiated in June 2009 which was aimed at creating a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of policing at the Police Station level. The project… Continue reading Maharashtra plans ₹50-crore CCTNS overhaul
