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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - July 2023

Jul 2023

Jun 30, 2025

NeGD Launches AI in Governance Training for Government Officials at IIT Delhi

In a step toward strengthening digital governance in India, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) conducted a 2-day training programme on Artificial Intelligence in Governance. Hosted at the Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi, the initiative aimed to equip government officials from central and state departments with essential AI knowledge and its practical applications in governance, public service delivery, and policy implementation.
The training programme aligned with the Capacity Building Scheme Phase III of the Digital India Programme. With increasing reliance on AI tools in governance, this initiative reflects India's commitment to building technologically empowered governance systems.

Centre Unveils Model Rules to Ease Agroforestry Regulations and Boost Rural Economy

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands'. Aimed at simplifying regulatory procedures and encouraging tree-based farming, these model rules will assist States and Union Territories in promoting agroforestry as a viable economic and ecological solution. The initiative also introduces the upcoming National Timber Management System (NTMS) Portal, designed to streamline registrations and approvals for tree harvesting.

Amit Shah Inaugurates National Turmeric Board Headquarters in Telangana

In a major boost to India's turmeric farming sector, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and other senior dignitaries.
The Board will eliminate the role of middlemen and put in place an integrated framework for turmeric packaging, branding, marketing, and export.

Centre Launches 'Adi Karmyogi' to Train Officials for Better Tribal Scheme Execution

The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the "Adi Karmyogi" programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the execution of tribal welfare schemes by motivating and training field-level officials. Announced at the conclusion of the "Adi Anveshan" National Conference held at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi, the programme targets systemic reform by building a cadre of purpose-driven implementers across states and districts.

Jun 29, 2025

NABARD & NIRCA Launch Training for Chilli, Turmeric Farmers on Post-Harvest Tech

In a move to improve the post-harvest value chain of major spice crops, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (ICAR-NIRCA) launched a training initiative for Farmers' Producers Organisations (FPOs) and individual farmers in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. The training focuses on post-harvest management and advanced processing technologies for turmeric and chilli—two crops critical to the region's agricultural economy.
Objectives of the training are:
To equip farmers with scientific post-harvest practices
To reduce crop loss due to microbial contamination and moisture
To improve marketability and export potential of chilli and turmeric
To empower FPOs with value addition techniques

Jun 28, 2025

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Launches WhatsApp Chatbot Integration with MY Bharat Portal

In a move to enhance digital engagement and streamline access to services for India's Youth, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched WhatsApp integration with the MY Bharat portal (https://mybharat.gov.in).
The WhatsApp chatbot is now live on the MY Bharat Portal and also accessible directly via WhatsAp), offering users a more seamless, real-time, and user-friendly way to interact with the platform.

India Hosts ICCON 2025 to Tackle Urgent Biodiversity Challenges

India hosted its premier conservation science and policy event, the Indian Conservation Conference (ICCON) 2025, at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The three-day event, organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), brought together over 500 participants from India and the Global South. The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, and served as a dynamic platform for collaboration among scientists, policymakers, forest officers, NGOs, and youth, all working toward addressing India's pressing biodiversity conservation challenges.

Jun 27, 2025

Bihar to Host Its First Nuclear Power Plant under India's New SMR Mission

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar declared that Bihar will soon have its first nuclear power plant, making it one of the first six Indian states to be included in the rollout of Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-based energy systems.
This development follows a formal request by the Bihar government, which the Centre now approved. Though the exact location and capacity of the project are yet to be finalised, the plan signals a transformative chapter in Bihar's energy and infrastructure landscape.

Rinku Singh to Join UP Education Department

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is set to join the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department as a District Basic Education Officer (BSA). The appointment came under the International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules, 2022, a government policy recognising and rewarding sportspersons who have brought glory to India at the international level.

Jun 26, 2025

Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Strategic Ganges Bridge Linking Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a six-lane bridge over the Ganges that connects the state capital Patna with Raghopur, the political stronghold of his arch-rival RJD president Lalu Prasad. This strategic infrastructure project carries deep political symbolism, linking the seat of power with the constituency of the opposition leader.
The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with Assembly Speaker Nawal Kishor Yadav, who represents the Patna Sahib constituency under which Kachchi Dargah falls.

PM Chairs 48th PRAGATI Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 48th meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering pro-active governance and timely implementation, by seamlessly integrating efforts of the Central and State governments, at South Block.
During the meeting, Prime Minister reviewed certain critical infrastructure projects across the Mines, Railways, and Water Resources sectors. These projects, pivotal to economic growth and public welfare, were reviewed with a focus on timelines, inter-agency coordination, and issue resolution.

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