The Union Cabinet on Monday approved launching of National Mission on Natural Farming, with total outlay of Rs 2481 crore as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Globally, the GIS market is set to grow from its current size of approximately USD 11 billion to USD 24.61 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.71 per cent, according to Precedence Research.
As Haridwar is set to celebrate the eighth edition of Ganga Utsav on Monday, preparations for the event are carried out in full swing at the Chandi Ghat in the spiritual city.
The primary focus of Ganga Utsav 2024 is to foster a connection with the Ganga, promote conservation, and emphasize the river's cultural and spiritual significance, said a press statement by NMCG.
While the old 36 MLD CETP at Jajmau struggled with efficiency, the new 20 MLD CETP constructed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga boasts cutting-edge technology for optimal operation and maintenance.
In a post shared on X, PM Modi stated that the mission will boost domestic oilseed production, support hard-working farmers and encourage sustainable agricultural practices.
In a significant move, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, approved the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), an initiative aimed at boosting domestic oilseed production and achieving self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible o
India is the world's second-largest consumer and number one vegetable oil importer, and it meets about 60 per cent of its needs through imports. A large part of it is palm oil and its derivatives, which are imported from Indonesia and Malaysia.
In a major milestone, the deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have reached Rs. 2,30,792 crores in a total of 52.81 crores Jan-Dhan accounts.
A National Mission Assignment Board has recommended two Gaganyatris as prime and backup Mission Pilot for this mission. These include Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime) and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Backup).
The Ministry of Education on Monday celebrated the 4th anniversary of the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 with Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2024 in New Delhi's Manekshaw Centre Auditorium.
Members of Rajya Sabha, Kalpana Saini and Sangeeta Yadav, attended the first P-20 Meeting of Women Parliamentarians in Maceio, Brazil, from June 30 to July 2.