Under the National Logistics Policy 2022, various actions have been undertaken to overcome key challenges like integrated development of the Logistics Sector, on boarding of the States and UTs, standardisation of assets, digitalisation of processes etc and to improve the logistics efficiency in the country. These are enumerated below: Sectoral Plan for Efficient Logistics (SPEL) in Coal sector have been ...
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Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India has partnered with the Cooperative sector to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras through Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies to increase access to medicines in rural areas
To increase access to medicines in rural areas, the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India, the implementing agency of PMBJP has partnered with the Cooperative sector to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras through Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS). Till 30th November 2024, more than 2690 PACS have been given initial approval and 687 Kendras have been opened in PACS. The ...
Read More »6 new urea units with a production capacity of 12.7 Lakh MT each have been set up under New Investment Policy to facilitate fresh investment in the urea sector
The recommendations of the Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers regarding reduction of GST on micronutrients and raw materials was taken to 53rd GST Council which has referred the matter to the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Rate Rationalisation for a holistic view. Under New Investment Policy (NIP), to facilitate fresh investment in the urea sector and to make India self-sufficient, 6 ...
Read More »SAIL and John Cockerill India sign MoU to drive innovation and green steel technologies
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna and India’s largest public sector steel producer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), the Indian arm of the global John Cockerill Group in Mumbai. This MoU aims to leverage the combined strengths of the two companies, including cutting-edge technologies, extensive industry expertise and a shared vision ...
Read More »Steps taken by Government of India to address the issue of addiction of children to online games
The Government is cognizant of the risks posed by online gaming and potential harms like addiction. The policies of the Government of India are aimed at ensuring a safe, trusted and accountable Internet for its users. To address various socio-economic concerns in online games like addiction, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics ...
Read More »INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES (BASE: 2011-12=100) FOR OCTOBER, 2024
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3.1per cent (provisional) in October, 2024 as compared to the Index in October, 2023.The production of Coal, Refinery Products, Steel, Cement, Electricity and Fertilizers recorded positive growth in October 2024. The details of annual indices, monthly indices and growth rates are provided at Annex I andAnnex II. The ICI measures the ...
Read More »Government has provided special packages on DAP over and above the NBS subsidy rates on need basis in order to ensure smooth availability of DAP
Government has implemented Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy w.e.f. 1.4.2010 for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers. Under NBS policy, P&K fertilizers are covered under Open General License (OGL) and companies are free to import these fertilizers as per their business dynamics. In order to ensure smooth availability of DAP at affordable prices to farmers, Government has provided special packages on DAP ...
Read More »NTPC Ltd develops Indigenous Catalyst for Methanol production from Flue Gas CO2 in collaboration with Indian Institute of Petroleum Dehradun
CO2 mitigation is one of critical challenge being faced by fossil fired power plant. Therefore, capturing CO2 from the flue gas and converting it to valuable fuel & chemicals is in focus, globally. NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC, has developed Indigenous Catalyst for Hydrogenation of CO2 to Methanol in collaboration with Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun. A catalyst ...
Read More »Highlights of Telecom Subscription Data as on 31st August, 2024
Particulars Wireless Wireline Total (Wireless+ Wireline) Broadband Subscribers (Million) 906.37 42.84 949.21 Urban Telephone Subscribers (Million) 633.21 33.37 666.58 Net Addition in August, 2024 (Million) -2.25 0.87 -1.38 Monthly Growth Rate -0.35% 2.68% -0.21% Rural Telephone Subscribers (Million) 530.63 2.86 533.49 Net Addition in August, 2024 (Million) -3.52 -0.20 -3.72 Monthly Growth Rate -0.66% -6.47% -0.69% Total Telephone Subscribers (Million) 1163.83 ...
Read More »Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying takes Significant Step to Boost Seaweed Industry with New Import Guidelines
In a significant move, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has notified the ‘Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India’. This initiative aims to bolster the development of seaweed enterprises as a key economic driver for coastal villages, ensuring livelihood sustainability and socio-economic upliftment of the fisher community while upholding environmental protection and biosecurity concerns at the core of ...
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