Indian Elephant (Elephasmaximus) is a keystone species and an integral component of ecosystems playing a crucial role in maintaining forest ecosystem and biodiversity. It has been recognized as National Heritage Animal of India and highest degree of protection has given under Indian Wildlife Protection Act (1972). India has the largest population of Asian Elephants with 30000 wild and about … Continue reading Minimising Human-Elephant Conflict
Martime Security and Its Importance for International Trade
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The government recently launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the campaign of strengthening health facilities that have been going for the last seven years is entering a new phase today. “Today we are launching a mission that has the potential of bringing a revolutionary change in … Continue reading Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Way Forward for the Banking Sector
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India needs four or five more banks like SBI. She said that we need to scale up banking to meet the changing requirements in light of shifting recent realities of economy and industry. “The way in which the economy is shifting to a … Continue reading Way Forward for the Banking Sector
Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – Saubhagya
Important Data Point - 2.82 crore households have been electrified since the launch of SAUBHAGYA. These figures are till March 31st of 2021. SAUBHAGYA is one of the largest household electrification drives in the world. SAUBHAGYA was announced by the Government on 25th September 2017. The objective of the scheme was achieving Universal Household Electrification in … Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – Saubhagya
India-US Relationship – Key Points
Relevance - The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister to USA and his meeting with the President of USA. The leaders took the opportunity to review the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and potential for strengthening bilateral cooperation further. Prime Minister said that India and USA were entering a decade of transformation, based on the … Continue reading India-US Relationship – Key Points
Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks
The Government of India has taken a key initiative to support the medical devices industry to reach its potential in the coming years identifying the industry is as a sunrise sector with great potential for diversification and employment generation. Recognizing the need for higher levels of investments for the creation of proper infrastructure in the … Continue reading Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks
PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components
The Government has issued Notification regarding Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile & Auto components. The PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto components and its Guidelines have been notified in the Gazette of India on 23.09.2021. Earlier government approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry on 15.09.2021. The … Continue reading PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components
Transforming India – India’s Infra Story by NITI AAYOG CEO
Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in its pursuit of “Sustainable Development” of the coastal regions of India embarked upon a highly acclaimed & flagship program Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services (BEAMS) which is one of the initiatives under ICZM approach that the MoEF&CC has undertaken for the sustainable development of coastal regions … Continue reading Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services
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