Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization: The government has highlighted progress under Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) which expands access for small farmers, women, and disadvantaged groups through targeted mechanization support nationwide. It was launched in 2014–15. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). SMAM aims to “reach the unreached” by […]
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UDISE Report 2025–26
UDISE Report 2025–26: The Union Ministry of Education officially released the comprehensive report on the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) for the academic year 2025-26. The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) is one of the largest management information systems in the world, covering more than 14.8 lakh schools, 1.02 […]
Direct Seeded Rice : In News
Direct Seeded Rice: In News In a bid to mitigate the rainfall uncertainty due to the potential impact of El Nino, the Chhattisgarh government recently advised farmers to cultivate oilseeds and use Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) method in paddy for the upcoming kharif season. Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) is a modern farming technique where rice […]
Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) Project
Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) Project: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) carried out a planned nationwide database consolidation under its Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) project. Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) Project is EPFO’s initiative to modernise its service delivery mechanism through automation and rule-based processing. It is designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing […]
Miniratna Category-I status to MECON Limited
Miniratna Category-I status to MECON Limited: The Ministry of Steel has approved the elevation of MECON Limited to Miniratna Category-I status from its previous Category-II standing.MECON Limited (formerly known as Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants Limited) is India’s frontline, frontline multi-disciplinary design, engineering, consultancy, and contracting organization under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, […]
Academic Bank of Credits
Academic Bank of Credits: The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) are building a trusted digital ecosystem for academic records, making education more flexible, transparent, and accessible for every learner. It is a revolutionary digital platform by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is regulated by […]
The Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) Project
The Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) Project: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently carried out a planned nationwide database consolidation under its Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) project. The Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) Project is a sweeping technological and structural modernisation of the EPFO’s service delivery architecture. It replaces a legacy, decentralised, and heavily fragmented system […]
RBI Scam Compensation Framework
RBI Scam Compensation Framework: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final amendments to its Limiting Customer Liability in Digital Transactions framework. Effective January 1, 2027, the one-year pilot expands protection against social engineering scams and introduces monetary compensation for victims of small-value digital fraud. The framework is a regulatory financial safety net designed […]
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF): The Union Cabinet recently approved an additional Government of India’s investment commitment of Rs. 30,000 crore towards new and upcoming funds of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund. National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a fund created by the Government of India for enhancing infrastructure financing in the […]
Kisan Sarathi Platform
Kisan Sarathi Platform: Kisan Sarathi platform represents a significant step in the digital transformation of India’s agricultural extension system which is providing information about 610 schemes to farmers. Kisan Sarathi Platform is India’s largest integrated digital agro-advisory platform launched in 2021. It provides timely, authentic, and multilingual advisories to farmers. Farmers also get access to […]
