The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is a flagship infrastructure initiative of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, aimed at the comprehensive redevelopment and modernization of railway stations across the country. Launched in December 2022, the scheme represents a long‑term …
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, established under the BIS Act 2016. Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, it is responsible for the harmonious development …
The National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021 is the key framework in India addressing rare diseases. It was notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, on March 30, 2021. This replaced earlier versions, …
About IOM The International Organization for Migration (IOM), is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, founded in 1951 to promote humane and orderly migration. IOM is part of the United Nations system as a related organization.Members: 174 …
1 . The State Initiative While the Central Government has the power to initiate this, it almost always begins at the state level. 2. Central Government Action Presidential Referral 3. Final Legalization
Tribal Multipurpose Marketing-Centers (TMMCs) has been envisaged to act as a facility centre for aggregation, value addition and marketing of tribal produce/products for overall socioeconomic development of tribal communities and enhancing their income in following ways: (i) Minimize post-harvest and …
The AEC of India is the apex policymaking body of India’s Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).It operates under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. The AEC defines the policies for atomic energy and nuclear research. It promotes research and …
The Government of India has established two high-level committees, both led by former Cabinet Secretary and full-time NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba, to formulate next-generation reforms. Both committees are expected to submit their reports within a year but are required …
India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) held talks with a high-level U.S. delegation to advance cooperation in maritime diplomacy, focusing on: Sustainability and green shipping Maritime security Collaboration through Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and Shared Awareness and Deconfliction (SHADE) …
In FY2023-24, India’s merchandise imports stood at $677 billion. Of this, crude oil and natural gas alone accounted for nearly $170 billion, or over 25% of the total import bill. Since 2022, Russia has emerged as the country’s single largest …