New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) In a major push to improve efficiency and accelerate defence procurement, the government on Thursday announced that it has significantly enhanced the delegation of financial powers across the armed forces, enabling faster decision-making and smoother execution of contracts.The revised framework is expected to support procurement exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh crore through the revenue route, in line with current budgetary allocations.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the r…
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New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Sunday said that the PM SVANidhi Scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2020, has emerged as a major initiative to empower street vendors and strengthen the livelihoods of the urban poor across the country.Highlighting the impact of the scheme, the Union Minister said the initiative was aimed not only at providing collateral-free loans to street vendors, but also at ensuring dignity, confidence and …
Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The multilateral military exercise Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in IOR (PRAGATI) 2026 concluded with a reinforced collective commitment towards peace, stability, and security in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Army said on Saturday. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), along with Vice Chiefs and senior military leaders from participating nations, witnessed the final validation exercise and closing ceremo…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Coal production has started from the Urtan and Dhirauli coal mines in Madhya Pradesh which will enhance domestic coal availability and further accelerate the country’s journey towards self-reliance in the energy sector, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Coal on Tuesday.The Urtan Coal Mine, located in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, has been allocated to M/s JMS Mining Private Limited.Coal production from the mine began on May 15.”Urtan has emerge…
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for “economic self-defence” to strengthen country’s economic stability and security. Extending wholehearted support to the Prime Minister’s appeal, the Governor said that economic resilience and self-reliance are essential for safeguarding the country’s long-term prosperity and strategic interests.He noted that conscious public participation and responsible cons…
Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently made a call to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, promote use of metro rail and public transport, car-pooling, and railway transport for freight movement, besides wider adoption of electric vehicles, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday issued major directives aimed at promoting fuel conservation and minimising the use of government vehicles. Under the new instructions issued by the Chief Minister, the number of v…
Panipat, May 12 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee Khemraj Sundriyal on Tuesday expressed strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for collective public participation in national interest amid the economic fallout of the ongoing Iran-US war and rising crude oil prices, urging citizens to adopt sustainable and self-reliant practices.Speaking to IANS, Sundriyal said he understood and deeply appreciated the Prime Minister’s message, adding that every citizen should contribute towards the nat…
Damoh, May 6 (IANS) In Madhya Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region, where timely irrigation has long been a challenge, the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) Yojana has emerged as a lifeline for farmers. The initiative is transforming agriculture by providing reliable irrigation, reducing costs, and boosting incomes.Farmers like Pancham Singh Lodhi and Munna Yadav from Bitli village in the Tendukheda block of Damoh district have become examples of self-reliant farming. …
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that in the last decade, India has transitioned from being a major importer of defence equipment to an emerging exporter, with defence production recording a 174 per cent leap to Rs 1.54 lakh crore while exports grew 34 times to Rs 23,622 crore. The Minister said a substantial contribution of around Rs 15,000 crore to total exports came from the private sector, reflecting a major shift to…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that India’s military strength is rooted in its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, while also praising the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, supported by indigenous weapon systems. “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” Seth said, crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage and determination of the Indian armed forces, furthe…