News: As of January 30, 2025, the Government of India has released ₹2,265.86 crore under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), highlighting its significant contribution to sustainable agriculture, rural digitization, and inclusive market access. About Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) Launched in: 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) Aim: To promote and support… Continue reading Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Tag: PIB
My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
News: Recently, the President of India presented the MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022-23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS) My Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) award is to recognise and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntary community service made by the Programme Officers/NSS Units and NSS Volunteers. Introduced… Continue reading My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme
News: The Department of Pharmaceuticals has invited applications for research and innovation projects under its Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme. About Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme It is an initiative to transform the Indian Pharma MedTech sector into a globally competitive, innovation-driven sector by strengthening… Continue reading Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme
National Pulses Mission
News: The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Pulses Mission. About National Pulses Mission It is a six-year national initiative to boost domestic production of pulses, reduce import dependency, and achieve self-sufficiency. Aim: To achieve self-reliance in pulses by 2030-31. Objectives: It seeks to reduce India’s dependence on imports and conserve valuable foreign exchange.… Continue reading National Pulses Mission
Indian Ports Act 2025
News: Recently, the Indian Ports Act 2025 was introduced to replace the colonial-era Indian Ports Act of 1908. About the Indian Ports Act, 2025 The Indian Ports Act, 2025, replaces the 1908 Indian Ports Act with a forward-looking, integrated framework tailored to the demands of a modern economy. It was passed by Parliament in August 2025 to align India’s port governance with global standards. Aim: To unlock the full potential… Continue reading Indian Ports Act 2025
Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025
News: Recently, MoSPI released the 8th issue of “Environmental Accounting on Forest – 2025” during the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO) in Chandigarh. About Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) adopted the UN System of Environmental Economic Accounts (SEEA) Framework in 2018 for compiling… Continue reading Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025
World Food India 2025
News: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) hosted the fourth edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 from 25th to 28th September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About World Food India 2025 World Food India (WFI) is a gateway to the Indian food economy and an opportunity to showcase, connect, and collaborate. Organized by: Ministry of… Continue reading World Food India 2025
National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025
News: Recently, the National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 were presented during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG). About National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 The National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 were presented during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG). Administered by: Instituted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with… Continue reading National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025
Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme
News: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) on 22 September 2025 in New Delhi. About Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme Maitri 2.0 is the second edition of the India–Brazil Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech. Launched by: It is launched by the Indian Council… Continue reading Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme
Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0
News: The Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 was launched recently by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry in New Delhi. About Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 It is the latest iteration of a government initiative aimed at benchmarking and enhancing the competitiveness of industrial parks across India. Launch: IPRS 3.0 was launched… Continue reading Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0
