Category: CSR

Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in a total of seven phases starting from April 19 and the counting of votes is set for June 4, the election commission has informed. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the polling schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The election will take place in a total of seven phases starting from April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and June 1 and the results will be declared on June 4. The polling in Maharashtra will take…

The Election Commission has announced the dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The Election Commission has said that the Lok Sabha elections will be held in 7 phases. Voting for the first phase will begin on April 19 and voting for the seventh phase will take place on June 1. Election results will come on June 4 First phase- April 19 Second phase- April 26 Third phase- May 7 Fourth phase- May 13 Fifth phase – May 20 Sixth phase- May 25 Seventh phase – 1 June Results- June…

With the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and led by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala, Sagar Parikrama embarked on a monumental mission. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala will release Book and Video on “Sagar Parikrama” on 15th March 2024 at 09:00 AM at Engineering Association, Rajkot, Gujarat. Union Minister for States of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan & Dr. L. Murugan and other dignitaries will also be present in the occasion. The object…

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has been actively engaging in boosting e-commerce exports from the country, leveraging its ‘District as Export Hubs’ initiative. The goal is to promote and enable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to explore the international markets through e-commerce channels. Taking this initiative further, DGFT has been collaborating with various e-commerce platforms and other service providers to handhold and do capacity building and training sessions in the identified districts under the districts as export hubs initiative. In…

In a proactive move to safeguard the delicate nesting process of Olive Ridley Sea turtles, Odisha authorities have instituted a ban on visitor access to all mass nesting sites. This regulatory action comes in response to observed detrimental behaviors exhibited by visitors, including the use of bright lights for observation and the capture of photographs or videos. The affected nesting sites encompass key locations such as Gahirmatha beach in Kendrapara district, Devi river mouth in Puri, and Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district. Olive Ridley sea turtles hold protected status…

Bureaucrats Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar have been chosen for the two vacant posts in the top panel of the Election Commission of India. Congress’s leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury told the media this afternoon. Chowdhury criticized the composition of the panel, lamenting the absence of the Chief Justice of India. Chowdhury expressed frustration over the lack of transparency in the selection process, citing his limited time to review a list of 212 candidates before the meeting. He emphasized that the vast number of candidates provided for…

The State Bank of India (SBI) has adhered to the Supreme Court’s directive and submitted comprehensive data regarding electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India. The electoral bond scheme has been a subject of considerable controversy and legal scrutiny since its inception. Despite the Supreme Court’s clear instructions, the SBI initially sought an extension for the deadline to release the data, citing logistical challenges. CJI DY Chandrachud criticized the bank for what was perceived as “wilful disobedience” and issued a stern warning of potential contempt proceedings if directives were…

In a significant stride towards technological advancement in rural development, the Ministry of Rural Development has signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to formalize their partnership in applications of geospatial technology and artificial intelligence. The MoU was signed by Shri Amit Kataria, Joint Secretary, MoRD and Prof. Manabendra Saharia, IIT Delhi. Secretary, MoRD Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh and Director, IIT Delhi Prof. Rangan Banerjee were also present in the occasion. Discussions on the collaboration was led by Director, MGNREGA Ms. Aditi Singh, Dean R&D, IIT Delhi…

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has said that the article published on 12th February, 2024 on the JAMA Network on the so-called zero food children in India is a deliberate and malicious attempt by interested lobbies to sensationalize fake news.Rebutting the article , the Ministry has said that  it is surprising that no primary research has been conducted by Mr. S. V. Subramanian and co-authors in the study to arrive at such broad and incorrect generalizations on the nutritional status of children in India. The authors themselves have admitted to deep…

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 19th Foundation Day today (12th March, 2024) at Jacaranda Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi. To mark this occasion, the Commission invited children from different parts of the country to acknowledge their efforts and participation in Commission’s Pariksha Parv campaign.  Chairpersons and Members from all the States Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) were also invited to . Chairperson, NCPCR, Shri Priyank Kanoongo, Smt. Preeti Bharadwaj Dalal, Member NCPCR, Dr. Divya Gupta, Member NCPCR, Smt. Rupali Banerjee Singh, Member Secretary…