National Committee of Archivists Meets in Srinagar
The 47th Meeting of the National Committee of Archivists (NCA) concluded at the Sher-e Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. Delegates from Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh participated in person, while those from Haryana and West Bengal attended in virtual mode.
During the two-days meeting, the delegates deliberated on various aspects that are required for revitalising the archives administration and records management system in their respective State/ UTs, and underscored the need for leveraging full potential of the digital and AI technologies for this purpose. They agreed on adopting a focused and concerted approach for preserving and sharing the rich documentary heritage of the nation, and for making their archival resources easily accessible through Web-Portal.
Mar 17, 2024
Two-day Flower Food Festival of New Delhi Municipal Council
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) organised a two-day Flower Food Festival at the Palika Services Officers Institute in Chanakyapuri.
The festival promised a unique gastronomical experience, featuring food with the special flavour of flowers.
The festival marked the culmination of a series of successful events, including tulip festival, music in the park, rose festival, and flower festival, which garnered widespread acclaim from diverse segments of society.
The objective behind organisation of such programmes by NDMC in its area is to familiarise the people about our traditional seasonal cooking with the flavour of flowers.
Mar 16, 2024
Parshottam Rupala Releases Book on Sagar Parikrama at Rajkot, Gujarat
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, released a book and video titled "Sagar Parikrama" at the Engineering Association in Rajkot, Gujarat. The event graced by the presence of the Union Minister for States of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, L. Murugan, and other dignitaries.
The book aims to chronicle the Sagar Parikrama Yatra, encompassing diverse elements such as the maritime route, cultural and geographical explorations, and notable impacts from all 12 phases of the journey. It contains seven chapters covering the genesis of Sagar Parikrama, an overview of the journey along the West and East coasts, and key takeaways.
The book provides insights into the challenges faced by coastal fishermen, their culture, religious and traditional fisheries heritage of India. Additionally, a video documentary captures all activities, events, and interactions of the Union Minister with beneficiaries, showcasing the challenges encountered during the Sagar Parikrama.
Mar 13, 2024
Simdega District Hosts First-Ever Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela
For the first time, the district of Simdega in Jharkhand hosted the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, a national-level agricultural science fair. The event organised by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa (New Delhi), was held at the Albert Ekka Stadium from March 10 to 12, 2024, marking a significant stride towards realising the vision of a prosperous farmer community.
The mela aimed to encourage the adoption of modern agricultural techniques and entrepreneurship among farmers. Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda emphasised the government's focus on increasing farmers' incomes through these practices.
Mar 12, 2024
ASI Unveils Revamped Website, Sign MoUs under 'Adopt a Heritage 2.0'
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unveiled its revamped website, with an aim to seek wider engagement of people with the country's rich cultural heritage.
The ASI also signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various agencies for the adoption of monuments under the 'Adopt a Heritage 2.0' programme.
The revamped website launch event took place at the National Museum and Union Minister for Culture G. Kishan Reddy joined the event virtually.
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