Day: November 15, 2023

Ministry of Power presents initiatives of power sector at IITF 2023, Union Power and NRE Minister R. K. Singh inaugurates Power Pavilion

Manish Kumar

The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh today inaugurated a Power Pavilion set up by the Ministry of Power, Government of India at the ongoing India International Trade Fair 2023, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The pavilion aims to present the key initiatives in the power sector before the domestic and international industry and to also improve public awareness and participation in the schemes and policies of the government. A brochure on the Pavilion can be found here. Policy initiatives and themes highlighted at the…

Inaugurates Mining Pavilion “Connecting Beyond Mining” at IITF 2023

Manish Kumar

Mines Secretary Shri V.L. Kantha Rao said that the Ministry of Mines is in the process of auctioning 20 blocks of critical minerals including lithium and graphite in next two weeks. Interacting with the Media, after inaugurating the mining pavilion “Connecting Beyond Mining” at the India International Trade Fair 2023 (IITF), here today, the secretary said that for mining and processing of critical minerals indigenous technology will be explored.   Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in his virtual message said, “Minerals are integral part…

Dr. V.K Paul, Member NITI Aayog inaugurates Health Pavilion at the 42nd India International Trade Fair

Manish Kumar

The trade fair offers an opportunity to present the initiatives undertaken for health with a focus on growing momentum of the range of healthcare services available and accessible to the public.” This was stated by Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog as he inaugurated the Ayushman Bhav Health Pavilion at the 42nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) in the presence of Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today.  The theme of this year’s pavilion of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is “Vasudhaiva…

Bilateral meetings with Defence Ministers of participating countries to take place on the sidelines

Manish Kumar

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Indonesian capital Jakarta from November 16 to 17, 2023 to attend the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). During the meeting, which will take place on November 16, the Raksha Mantri will address the forum on regional and international security issues. Indonesia is hosting the meeting as it is the chair of ADMM-Plus. On the sidelines of the ADMM-Plus, Shri Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral meetings with the Defence Ministers of the participating countries and discuss defence cooperation matters to further…

Centre Launches Funding Scheme for Startups, MSMEs; PM Narendra Modi transferred PM-KISAN scheme 15th Instalment

Manish Kumar

The Union Ministry of Mines has decided to fund research and innovation in startups and MSMEs in the mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling sectors.  Proposals will be invited from Start-ups, MSMEs, and Individual Innovators which have a direct bearing on the minerals sector  Selected Startups and MSMEs will be provided mentorship or incubation support and technical advisory support during the entire project.  The Union Ministry of Mines announced on Wednesday that it has decided to fund research and innovation in startups and MSMEs in the mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and…

Prime Minister greets on Gujarati New Year

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended New Year greetings on the occasion of Gujarati New Year. Greeting all who are celebrating New Year all over the world, the Prime Minister said “This year has been a special year as you all made the Vocal for Local campaign a resounding success. By buying local products, the new year has spread its new light. Let us all commit ourselves to vocalize for local with the same enthusiasm in the coming years to build a developed India.” Shri Narendra Modi posted…