Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari visited Ranpur block in Nayagarh district on Sunday to assess crop damage due to recent unseasonal rainfall and interacted with affected farmers in the region.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday asserted that the recently-launched LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana initiative will empower India's women, and their growth is important for the overall growth of the nation.
India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties for a secure and stable Indian Ocean Region. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reiterated Sri Lanka's stance on not allowing its territory to be used in any way that could compromise India's security.
Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised the importance of expanding discussions on regional cooperation and maritime heritage beyond New Delhi and highlighted the significance of states like Odisha, which have historically been at the "forefront
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) has provided Rs 2 lakh life insurance coverage to over 21 crore beneficiaries, ensuring financial security for families in times of uncertainty, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.
Nearly 48 crore individuals have enrolled in Rs 2 lakh accident insurance coverage through the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.
"Since 2017-18, the recruitment of women agents has also been undertaken. In 2017, there were 6 lakh women agents, which increased to 7.45 lakh agents by 2023," she said.