MoU singed between RD Ministry & ISRO for geo-tagging MGNREGA assets
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed here between the Rural Development Ministry and ISRO, Department of Space for geo-tagging the assets created under MGNREGA in each gram panchayat. The move comes after the Prime Minister during a review meeting recently
Government of India released National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016
The Minister of Civil Aviation released the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 in New Delhi today. This is the first time since independence that an integrated Civil Aviation Policy has been brought out by the Ministry. Speaking on the occasion Shri Raju said that
Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry launches an online initiative to engage LPG consumers and citizens
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has launched an Online Initiative to engage the LPG Consumers and Citizens of India in providing efficient and citizen friendly services in LPG distribution. Following two online discussion forums have been launched
Government decides to directly shift from BS-IV to BS-VI Emission norms
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has decided to leapfrog from BS-IV to BS-VI emission norms directly by 01.04.2020. A unanimous decision was taken today in a meeting chaired by Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Shri Nitin
‘Anubhav’ – showcasing outstanding work done during service
The Department of Pension & Pensioner’s Welfare has launched an online software, ‘Anubhav’ for showcasing outstanding work by retiring employee and sharing experience of working with the Government. It is envisaged that over a period of time, this will create
NHRC to publicly hear medical negligence cases
In the first ever instance of National Human Rights Commission giving public hearing to medical negligence cases against both government and private hospitals, the panel has agreed to attend to such complaints at a two-day grievance redressal forum here. The
Childline Toll Free Centres available in 366 districts across the country, Centralized Call Centres at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Gurgaon
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is providing support for an emergency outreach service under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) for children in distress. This service is available through a dedicated toll free number, 1098 and can be
Government taking initiative to check Commercialisation of Education
While there has been rapid expansion of private higher education institutions in the last decade, universities & affiliated colleges and deemed to be universities have to be set up as “not for profit” institutions for operating in the sector. The
Skill Mission in Universities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given skill orientation to higher education in the recent past. The UGC has come out with three major initiatives by way of starting Community Colleges, B.Voc degree programme and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kaushal Kendras
Large Nubmber of Criminal Compoundable Matters were Settled in Lok Adalats held Across the Country Yesterday
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) held Lok Adalats across the country yesterday mostly on cases relating to Criminal Compoundable matters, etc. which were settled out of the courts. The total value of settlement reached in these Lok Adalats is