Surat/Gandhinagar, May 2 (IANS) The Gujarat government will develop Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) as Common Service Centres and expand a network of more than 12,000 micro-ATMs across 14,330 gram panchayats to strengthen last-mile banking and service delivery, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Saturday. Addressing the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (South Gujarat Zone) in Surat, Vaghani said the initiative would enable more than 75 government servi…
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) youth leadership exchange programme held by India highlighted the country’s commitment to regional cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.The BIMSTEC Exchange Program for Young Leaders was organised by MEA on Friday in association with Art of Living in Bangaluru (Karnataka) and in Bhubaneswar (Odisha) from April 25-30.Over 70 young leaders from all walks of life …
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Saturday between the Government of Maharashtra’s strategic advisory body, Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), and Earth Day Network India to implement environmental initiatives across the state. Under the pact, 56 lakh trees will be planted along with various programmes to accelerate climate action in Maharashtra. The MoU, signed on the occasion of Earth Day 2026, is expected to strengthen the framework f…
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 1.75 lakh crore with JW Global Group and Shyam Steel in varied sectors, including solar, artificial intelligence, green hydrogen, nuclear, and steel manufacturing. Of the Rs 1.75 lakh crore, JW Global and The Seed Consortium will invest Rs 1,65,000 crore focused on clean energy and advanced technology. These MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.Ac…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The World Bank Group has launched a global initiative to improve water security for one billion people by 2030, linking access to reliable water directly to jobs, economic growth and stability across developing economies. The platform, called Water Forward, aims to align reforms, financing and partnerships to expand water services and strengthen resilience to droughts and floods.“Water is foundational to how economies function. When water systems work, farmers produ…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Federal Chancellor of Austria, Christian Stocker will pay an official visit to India from April 14–17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.Arriving in India on his first visit – also his first official visit to Asia – at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chancellor Stocker will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, senior officials and busine…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India and Bhutan on Wednesday signed the tariff protocol of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, and the Methodology for Reactive Energy Accounting of the Reactive Power Exchange to streamline bilateral power trade, according to the Ministry of Power.The two agreements were signed at a meeting between India’s Power Minister Manohar Lal and Bhutan’s Minister for Energy & Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering in Thimphu.The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectri…
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Vietnam’s VinGroup Joint Stock Company, on Wednesday, pledged an investment of nearly $8.5 billion (Rs 71,000 crore) in Maharashtra. The investment will focus on sustainable urban development, industrial and tourism growth, renewable energy, and electric mobility. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the partnership would catalyse green energy, modern infrastructure, and dynamic transpor…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which operates the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Delhi and Meerut, unveiled the corridor’s largest EV charging hub at the Anand Vihar station on Friday. The move, aimed at promoting clean, green transportation in Delhi-NCR, is expected to provide significant relief to electric vehicle users.The newly established charging station features 10 high-voltage fast-charging units with a combined capacity of 48…
Kohima, April 1 (IANS) Researchers from Nagaland University and a Nainital varsity have used advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) modelling and remote sensing techniques to examine environmental changes in Nagaland’s Kohima district, with their study offering critical scientific insights into the fragile geo-ecological conditions of the Northeast’s hill region and highlighting growing concerns over environmental degradation.The paper was co-authored by Dr Khrieketouno Belho and Prof. M…