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SAUBHAGYA lightened up the whole nation. The households which had not seen electricity even after 75 years of Independence, are now witnessing its sustainability in full glory. As on 31.03.2021, a total of 2.817 crore households were electrified since the launch of the “SAUBHAGYA” scheme. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on August […]
The underground SPR storages have a total capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of crude oil and are located in 2 States namely (i) Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh (1.33 MMT), (ii) Mangaluru (1.5MMT) and Padur (2.5 MMT) in Karnataka. Taking advantage of low crude oil prices in April/May 2020, the Strategic Petroleum Reserves were […]
The total length of National Highways in the state of Assam in 2013 was 2771 km and in July, 2023, it is 3651 km. The total length of railway in Assam as on 31.03.2013 was 2459 km and as on 31.03.2023, it is 2571 km. The total number of airports in Assam was 07 in […]
Since August 2019, Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal in partnership with States including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household. Since launch of JJM, additional 9.45 Crore rural households have been provided tap connections. Thus, as on […]
Under Namami Gange Programme, a comprehensive set of interventions such as wastewater treatment, solid waste management, river front management (ghats and crematoria development), e-flow, afforestation, biodiversity conservation and Public Participation etc. have been taken up for rejuvenation of river Ganga and its tributaries. So far, a total of 442 projects have been taken up at […]
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has notified the creation of a new category of Ayush (AY) visa for foreign nationals for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine. The introduction of Ayush Visa fulfills the proposal for introduction of a special visa scheme for foreigners visiting India for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems […]
Leveraging the potential of over 1,00,000 PACS, the plan seeks to create decentralised storage capacity and essential infrastructure to enhance the economic viability of PACS and boost India’s agricultural sector. The ‘World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector’ will be rolled out as a Pilot Project to revolutionise agricultural infrastructure and empower farmers. […]
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar is on a three-day visit to Oman from July 31 to August 2 to consolidate existing bilateral defence relations and hold high-level discussions with the military leadership of Oman. Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar recently paid a visit to the Port of Duqm during his official […]
The Consulate General of India in Dubai has been providing unprecedented 24/7 assistance to the Indian community in need of consular services, underscoring their commitment to serving the diaspora’s diverse needs. The Consulate General of India in Dubai hosted a ceremony to commemorate three years of uninterrupted service to the thriving 3.6-million-strong Indian community in […]
The Ministry of Culture explained that this campaign had two main purposes- to rejoice in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav event and to nurture a feeling of nationalism among the people. This year, from 13th to 15th August 2023, the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is back. The vast physical network of 1.6 lakh post offices […]
