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Jan 2015

Nov 28, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu Unveils Sanskrit and Maithili Translations of the Indian Constitution

President Droupadi Murmu commemorated the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution by releasing a commemorative coin and stamp during the 'Samvidhan Diwas' celebrations at Samvidhan Sadan in Parliament.
Murmu also released three books on the Constitution to mark the occasion. The books, titled 'Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse', 'Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey'* and a booklet dedicated to the art of the Constitution, were released by dignitaries from both Houses of Parliament.
The President also unveiled translated versions of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili.

Government Accepts Opposition Demand for Extension to Waqf Panel

While parliamentary proceedings got washed out for the second consecutive day amid protests by Congress-led Opposition on Gautam Adani's bribery indictment and Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh, the Centre offered an olive branch by acceding to its demands for extending the deadline for presenting the report on Waqf Bill by a joint Parliamentary panel till the Budget session and holding a discussion on the Constitution in Rajya Sabha.

Hemant Soren's Fourth Stint as Jharkhand Chief Minister

Hemant Soren took oath as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand after his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition won the 2024 state elections by securing 56 out of the total 81 Assembly seats. This is the 49-year-old's fourth stint as the Chief Minister of the state.
The oath of office was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, with several top leaders of the INDIA bloc and other dignitaries who attended the ceremony.

Centre Launches E-Daakhil in Ladakh, Completes Pan-India Rollout

The Government of India achieved a major milestone with the nationwide implementation of the E-Daakhil portal, an online consumer grievance redressal platform, now operational across all states and union territories. The final phase of this rollout was marked by the portal's launch in Ladakh, by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.).
Introduced under the Consumer Protection Act of 2019 and launched in September 2020, E-Daakhil is an innovative platform designed to provide consumers with a hassle-free, paperless mechanism to file complaints online.

Nov 27, 2024

Cabinet Approves Continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of its flagship initiative, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under the aegis of NITI Aayog, with an enhanced scope of work and an allocated budget of Rs. 2,750 crore for the period till March 31, 2028.
AIM 2.0 is a step towards Viksit Bharat that aims to expand, strengthen, and deepen India's already vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The approval underscores the government's commitment to fostering a robust innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in India.
The Atal Innovation Mission was set up in 2016.

Cabinet Approves 2 Hydro Projects in Arunachal Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved two hydropower projects entailing an investment of Rs. 3,689 crore in Arunachal Pradesh.
An investment of Rs. 1,750 crore was approved for the construction of 186 MW Tato-I Hydro Electric Project and Rs. 1,939 crore for 240 MW Heo Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh.
Power generated from the two projects will help improve the power supply position in Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing the national grid.

Nov 26, 2024

Kiran Choudhry Picked for RS Vice-Chiefs' Panel

Senior Haryana leader Kiran Choudhry, who switched camps from the Congress to the BJP, was included in the prestigious panel of vice-chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha.
Vice-President (V-P) and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced the reconstituted panel of vice-chairpersons for the 266th session of the Rajya Sabha, naming Choudhry and Congress leader Ajay Maken among the new members.
The V-P retained S. Phangnon Konyak (first woman to be elected member of the Rajya Sabha from Nagaland in April 2022) and renowned athlete PT Usha.
BJP's Mamata Mohanta, Ghanshyam Tiwari and Bhubaneswar Kalit; BJD's Sasmit Patra and Congress' Ajay Makan were also included in the reconstituted committee.

Union Cabinet Approves Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming

The Union Cabinet approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming, with a total outlay of Rs. 2481 crore as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
The mission will promote natural farming in a mission mode across the country. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 2481 crore (Government of India share - Rs. 1584 crore; State share - Rs. 897 crore ($106 million) till the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26).
The Mission is designed to support farmers to reduce the input cost of cultivation and their dependency on externally purchased inputs. Natural farming will build and maintain healthy soil ecosystems, promote biodiversity and encourage diverse cropping systems to enhance resilience as suitable to the local agroecology are the benefits of natural farming.

Second Round of Tiprasa Accord Discussions on December 3

Three months after the initial round of discussions regarding the implementation of the tripartite Tiprasa accord, TIPRA Motha announced that the second round of talks is scheduled for December 3.
The Tiprasa accord was signed by the ruling alliance partner TIPRA Motha, the Centre, and the state government of Tripura to find an honourable solution for the issues faced by the state's tribal population.

G. Balasubramanian Appointed as High Commissioner to Maldives

G. Balasubramanian, a distinguished Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1998 batch, was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Maldives. With extensive diplomatic experience spanning key global postings, his appointment underscores India's strategic emphasis on strengthening its ties with the Maldives, a crucial partner in the Indian Ocean Region.
He replaces Munu Mahawar, who has held the post since November 2021.

Nov 25, 2024

Hemant Soren to Take Oath as Jharkhand CM for Third Time

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren, following several hours of deliberations with his INDIA bloc allies, announced that he was chosen as the leader of the House and would take oath as Chief Minister.
Soren, who presided over a meeting of INDIA bloc leaders from the JMM, the Congress, the RJD and the CPI (ML), later reached Raj Bhavan to stake a claim to form a JMM-led government for the third time — a first in Jharkhand's 24-year history.
The JMM-led alliance won 56 of the 81 seats in the Assembly elections.

PM Inaugurate ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 and launched the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
ICA Global Cooperative Conference and ICA General Assembly is organised in India for the first time in the 130 year long history of International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), the premier body for the Global Cooperative movement. The Global Conference, hosted by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), in collaboration with ICA and Government of India, and Indian Cooperatives AMUL and KRIBHCO will be held from November 25 to 30, 2024.
The theme of the conference, "Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All," aligns with the Indian Government's vision of "Sahkar Se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Cooperation).
The UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025, which focuses on the theme, "Cooperatives Build a Better World," underscores the transformative role cooperatives play in promoting social inclusion, economic empowerment, and sustainable development.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nayi Chetna 3.0 - Pahal Badlaav Ki, A National Campaign Against Ge...

Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the third edition of Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki, a national campaign against gender-based violence in New Delhi. Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi also graced the event in a collective effort of the government to eliminate gender-based violence.
The month-long campaign, organised by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development, will run across the country until December 23.
This initiative embodies the spirit of Jan Andolan.
The objectives of the campaign include raising awareness of all forms of gender-based violence, encouraging communities to speak out and demand action, providing access to support systems for timely assistance and empowering local institutions to act decisively against violence.

Nov 24, 2024

Gwalior Unveils India's First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with a State-of-the-Art CBG Plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first modern, self-sufficient gaushala in Laltipara, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The gaushala, named Adarsh Gaushala, houses a state-of-the-art Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant, marking a major milestone in India's journey toward achieving sustainable development and promoting green energy solutions. This project reflects Modi's vision of turning "Waste to Wealth", highlighting how organic waste can be transformed into valuable resources.
The Adarsh Gaushala is operated by the Gwalior Municipal Corporation and is home to over 10,000 cattle. It stands out as a self-reliant model, utilising cattle dung and organic waste to generate compressed biogas and organic manure.

The 6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee

The 6^th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related meetings for discussions on the review of the AITIGA were held from 15 to 22 November, 2024 in Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The AITIGA Joint Committee met for 2 days from 21 to 22 November, 2024 and the meeting was co-chaired by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, Rajesh Agrawal, and Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia, Ms. Mastura Ahmad Mustafa.
The leads and delegates from all 10 ASEAN countries viz. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam participated in the meeting.

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