Import and Export of Rice
The export of basmati rice has increased from USD 3208.60 million in 2016-17 to USD 4712.44 million in 2018-19.
Promotion of exports of agricultural products...
Investment in SEZS
The Government has withdrawn exemption from Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with effect from 1st April, 2012. The details of investment...
Food Supply in ICDS
Food fortification is a complementary strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies in addition to dietary diversification and micronutrient supplementation. Therefore, in order to reduce the prevalence...
Schemes under Nirbhaya Fund
A total of 59 proposals/schemes have been received from various Ministries and State Governments and UT Administrations under Nirbhaya Fund during the last three...
Financial Assistance From UNESCO
As per the report of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) – 4 conducted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2015-16, 35.7%...
3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2018-19
The 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2018-19 have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare on...
New approach to Combat Extremism
In response to the recent killing of a sitting Member and ex-Member of Legislative Assembly in Andhra Pradesh, the State Government has beefed up...
World Bank AID for Rehabilitation of DAMS
Central Water Commission (CWC) maintains National Register of Large Dams (NRLD) as per information provided by State Govts/ Dam owners. As per NRLD, 209...
Foodgrain Storage Capacity
Depending on requirement in specific areas and for modernization of storage facilities, Government has been implementing following schemes for construction of godowns and silos...
Consumer Price Index Numbers on base 2012=100 for Rural, Urban and Combined for the...
The Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has revised the Base Year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 2010=100...