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BAMBOO RESOURCES IN INDIA

Why in news? In an addressing of the Bamboo Conclave, it was said that – Bamboo is vital to India’s Post- COVID economy and will provide an opportunity for India to emerge as an economic power with the support of its Bamboo resources. Promotion of Bamboo in India Northeast consists 60% of India’s reserve of […]

PROCUREMENT OF MINOR FOREST PRODUCE

Why in news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has advised all states to speed up procurement operations for Minor Forest Produceto support the Tribals especially in the backdrop if situation created by COVID-19 and also keeping in view that it is now peak season for gathering of MFP. TRIFED’s Online Monitoring Dashboard An online monitoring […]

NMCG & NIUA ORGANIZED IDEATHON

Why in news? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) organized an IDEAthon on “The future of River Management’ to explore how the COVID-19 crisis can shape River Management strategies for the future. The IDEAthon examined how the social angle of rivers […]

CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF SATYAJIT RAY AND PROF. B. B. LAL

Why in news? Ministry of Culture’s Development of Museums and Cultural Spaces (DMCS) digitally launched the short film ‘A Ray of Genius’ to mark the beginning of the centenary celebrations of Satyajit Ray on 2nd May 2020. On the occasion of centenary year of great archaeologist Professor B. B. Lal, Union Culture Minister released “Prof. B. […]

MATTERS TO BE HEARD BY CAT BENCH IN J&K ITSELF

Why in news? In the wake of the news reports appeared in a section of media that “GoI shifts all service matters of employees of J&K and Ladakh UTs to Chandigarh CAT”, it is clarified that neither the petitioner nor the lawyer need to go to Chandigarh for filling petition or appearing before the tribunal […]

LOW PRESSURE AREA OVER SOUTH ANDAMAN SEA

Why in news? According to the Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department, a Low-Pressure area has formed over south Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal in the morning hours of 01st May 2020. Its intensification is expected to be slow and delayed. Read More about Low Pressure Areas and Andaman Sea […]

GOVERNMENT RAISES MSP FOR MFP

Why in news? In a crucial announcement affecting the livelihoods of tribal gatherers, the Government, on 1st May 2020, revised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) of 49 items. In view of the exceptional and very difficult circumstances currently prevailing in the country on  account of COVID-19 pandemic and the potential of […]

KISAN SABHA APP TO CONNECT FARMERS

Why in news? The Kisan Sabha App developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, to connect farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management system, was remotely launched on 1st May 2020. The Kisan Sabha app is a one stop solution for farmers, transporters and other entities engaged in the agriculture Industry and offered that ICAR can […]

GOVT CLEARS “ROADBLOCK” TO FAST-TRACK PMEGP PROJECTS

Why in news? In a significant policy decision, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has done away with the role of District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC), headed by the Distt. Collectors, in recommending the proposals under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP), thereby simplifying the entire procedure. As per the […]

E-NAM PLATFORM MOVING TOWARDS ONE NATION ONE MARKET

Why in news? 200 new mandis were added to the e-NAM platform from 7 States and by the end of May 2020 there will be around one thousand Mandis joining the e-NAM platform for marketing of Agricultural produce said the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. With the aim to reach the last mile […]