“SHGs can play a vital role in addressing issues related to malnutrition at the household level,” said Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, M/o Rural Development. He was speaking at the National Discourse on Food, Nutrition, Health and WASH (FNHW) organised by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), a flagship programme …
Read More »New & upcoming trends in major areas of astronomy in the data-driven world discussed at astronomy meeting
New and upcoming trends in major areas of astronomy research like galactic astronomy, solar system, instrumentation and techniques, general relativity and cosmology, as well as astronomy and data science, were discussed at the 40th annual meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI). In his inaugural speech, Professor K VijayRaghavan, Principal …
Read More »CSIR-NAL showcases civil aircraft initiatives at Wings India 2022
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore (CSIR-NAL) is participating in Wings India 2022 and showcasing its indigenous initiatives of civil aircrafts for flying training & commuter air connectivity. HANSA–NG Aircraft designed and developed by CSIR-NAL is major attraction in Wings 2022. HANSA-NG was piloted by Wg. Cdr. Dilip Reddy, an Experimental Test …
Read More »INSPIRE Faculty Fellow’s work on surface electromagnetics can augment existing capabilities of RF & microwave devices, improving satellite communication
Dr. Debidas Kundu, INSPIRE Faculty Fellow from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, is working on improved technology for defense and space research as well as for satellite communication. His work on a structural, weatherproof enclosure that protects a radar antenna can be used in defense and strategic sectors. In his …
Read More »INCREASE IN DIGITAL PAYMENTS
Digital Payments transactions have been steadily increasing over last few years, as a part of Government of India’s strategy to digitise the financial sector and economy. Over the past four years, digital payment transactions have grown multifold from 3,134 crore in FY 2018-19 to 5,554 crore in FY 2020-21. During …
Read More »INDIAN NAVY’S CoE (ME) AT INS SHIVAJI RECOGNISED AS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MARINE ENGINEERING BY MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (MSDE)
The Centre of Excellence (Marine Engineering), INS Shivaji has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence in the field of Marine Engineering by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The recognition certificate was handed over by the Secretary MSDE, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, IAS to Commodore Arvind Rawal, Commanding …
Read More »PM urges people to take the pledge to save every drop of water on World Water Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged people to take the pledge to save every drop of water on World Water Day. On this occassion, he has also appreciated all those individuals and organisations who are working towards saving water. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; …
Read More »INDIAN MILITARY CONTINGENT ARRIVES AT SEYCHELLES FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE LAMITIYE– 2022
The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is being conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles from 22 March to 31 March 22. An Infantry Platoon strength each from both the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) along with Company Headquarters will …
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