President of India has highlighted the importance of the government’s flagship ‘Khelo India Programme’. Addressing the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament in New Delhi today,the President said that the new government has decided to widen the spectrum of the ‘Khelo India Programme’ to cover the entire country. Khelo India programme was launched… Continue reading President Kovind: ‘Govt to widen the spectrum of Khelo India Programme’
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Kolhapuris: The famous leather chappal get Geographical Indication tag
The Controller General of Patents,Designs and trademarks has granted the Geographical Indication(GI) tag for Kolhapuris to a large area in Maharashtra and Karnataka,covering four districts in each state. Kolhapuris are sturdy leather chappal that rose from its humble rural origins to occupy the high table of fashion globally. The GI tag means that footwear produced… Continue reading Kolhapuris: The famous leather chappal get Geographical Indication tag
J&K Govt to open 18 AMRIT stores
Jammu and Kashmir Government is planning to open 18 AMRIT stores in all the hospitals of the State. AMRIT stands for Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment(AMRIT). The purpose of the initiative is to provide quality and affordable medicines to the end users. AMRIT pharmacies operate under the aegis of Ministry of Health and… Continue reading J&K Govt to open 18 AMRIT stores
J&K ‘back to the village’ outreach programme
Jammu and Kashmir government has launched an ambitious initiative to reach out to the people at the grassroots level through a programme named as ‘Back to the Village’. The programme is primarily aimed at energizing the panchayats and directing development efforts in rural areas through community participation and to create in the rural masses an… Continue reading J&K ‘back to the village’ outreach programme
Centre begins groundwork for 100 innovation centres
The Centre has begun groundwork to deliver a major poll promise of 100 innovation zones across India. The innovation centres would be linked to Smart City Mission.The first 100 cities chosen through a competitive process would house one innovation centre each. The Prime Minister’s Office(PMO) has entrusted the work to Niti Aayog, Ministry of Housing… Continue reading Centre begins groundwork for 100 innovation centres
International Yoga Day
The International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21st June since its inception in 2015. The International Yoga day is celebrated to promote yoga and spread awareness about its benefits. The theme for 2019 Yoga Day is Yoga for Climate Action. The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by the India Prime Minister… Continue reading International Yoga Day
Navy plans to build 6 submarines
The defence ministry has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to shortlist Indian strategic partners for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75 (I). Leading international submarine manufacturers interested in the project will work with an Indian Strategic Partner, which will construct six conventional submarines in India. This is the second project being… Continue reading Navy plans to build 6 submarines
India’s first solar-powered cruise vessel
Kerala’ State Water Transport Department (SWTD) has decided to launch India’s first premier solar-powered cruise boat in Alappuzha by December 2019. The cruise boat will be powered by a motor that can source energy from solar panels, battery, and generator. Its battery will have 80 KWh (kilowatt hour) power backup. It will be able to… Continue reading India’s first solar-powered cruise vessel
President Ram Nath Kovind addresses joint session of Parliament: Highlights
President has addressed a joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the central hall. Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament (a)President of India addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general… Continue reading President Ram Nath Kovind addresses joint session of Parliament: Highlights
Council may consider GST cut on EVs
GST Council may cut the goods and services tax(GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector. The lower rate are expected to encourage global manufacturers to invest in India’s planned shift to electric vehicles in order to try and bring down pollution levels. The Niti Aayog has prepared… Continue reading Council may consider GST cut on EVs
