New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) With NDA leaders across the country undertaking tree plantation drives on World Environment Day under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh cautioned that the country currently faces an “eleven per cent shortfall” in per-capita green cover.Speaking to reporters, Singh said: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently promoted the message of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. We are currently facing an 11 per cent shortfall in the per-capita green…
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Aizawl, May 25 (IANS) Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday said that the fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairy sectors have immense potential to accelerate the economic development of the Northeast, adding that growth in these sectors would ensure progress not only for individuals but for the region as a whole. The Union Minister, who chaired a Regional Review Meeting of the eight Northeastern states, highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s v…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Centre has released over Rs 17,744 crore as the first instalment towards the wage component for workers through direct benefit transfer under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for 2026–27, a senior official confirmed. For FY27, Rs 30,000 crore has been allocated to MGNREGA to clear pending dues before shifting to the upcoming VB-GRAMIN initiative, which has a budget of Rs 95,692 crore.By March 11, 2026, over Rs 81,500 crore was rel…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Over 39.6 lakh artificial groundwater recharge and storage works have been completed (as of January 22) under the catch-the-rain Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative which was launched in September 2024, according to an official statement on Thursday.The initiative seeks to improve groundwater recharge through measures such as rainwater harvesting, aquifer recharge, borewell recharge, and recharge shafts.The ‘Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Groundwater’ pro…