Cancellation of ration card due to non-seeding with Aadhaar
States/UTs have been advised to undertake proper verification (including field verification) of each identified case to ensure that ration cards of genuine beneficiaries are...
Storage capacity in the country
Against total stocks of 529.59 LMT (Wheat + Rice), the total storage capacity available with Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the State Agencies (both owned...
Sowing area coverage under Kharif crops 8.56% more compared to corresponding period of last...
As on 21.08.2020, total kharif crops has been sown on 1062.93 lakh ha area against 979.15 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of...
Implementation of Smoking Ban at Public Places
Section (4) of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003...
Loans sanctioned in 1,33,448 cases under 59-minutes Scheme to MSME
Out of 2,00,660 applications submitted, 1,59,583 applications for loans on the psbloansin59minutes.com portal have been accorded in principle approval since the launch of the...
Homes for Disabled and Destitute Children
As per Section 2 (14) (iv) of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act), a child who is mentally ill...
Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2018-19
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2018-19 in the Parliament today. The Key Highlights of...
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The Government has withdrawn exemption from Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with effect from 1st April, 2012.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...
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NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported trafficking, selling and sexual assault of a...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 17-year-old tribal girl from the Kankadahada area of...
Cabinet approves the construction of new coastal Highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep (Part of...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the construction of new coastal Highway from...
National Prudence, Fuel Conservation and Responsible Gold Consumption in Times of Global Uncertainty
Calibrated fuel prioritisation policies during emergencies may ensure that essential public utilities receive priority access over luxury or non-essential consumption. Such measures must remain...
