SMART-PDS is a centrally sponsored, technology-oriented reform initiative by the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, aimed at enhancing and consolidating the IT infrastructure of India’s Public Distribution System (PDS).
Geographically, North Bihar has been a victim of flooding, the flat plains of Central Bihar face water inundation, and South Bihar struggles with water shortage. Historically, people from the Koshi region would migrate to other parts of Bihar and (now) Jharkhand. But slowly, ‘palayan’ (desertion) became a part of the consciousness of Biharis. According to 2011 Census data, over 75 lakh Biharis live outside the state. The actual figure, of course, might be much higher.
It is the season of digital spectacle. From Smart Cities to the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM), the Union government never misses an opportunity to announce a grand plan for “transforming urban India.” Glossy dashboards, artificial intelligence claims, and billion-dollar contracts are flaunted as if technology alone can rescue India’s cities.
The DBT-BUILDER programme, launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, is a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening and modernizing life science education and research infrastructure in Indian universities. Recognizing that universities are critical hubs for capacity building, BUILDER provides financial and infrastructural support to create interdisciplinary departments in life sciences, thereby encouraging innovation and collaborative research.
The Biotechnology Sector Growth Strategy (2021–2025) was launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India established in 1986 with the vision to transform India into a global bio-manufacturing and innovation hub. This strategy is aligned with the national target of building a USD 150 billion bioeconomy by 2025.
The history of cultural and artistic exchange between India and Russia is very old, as far as in the beginning of the 20th century the Russian artists, thinkers and performers were under the strong influence of the Indian heritage, and the Indian thinkers and writers were under the influence of Russian literature, music and art.
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in October 2007. The National Development Council (NDC) adopted a resolution in its 53rd meeting, held on 29 May 2007, to launch a Food Security Mission aimed at increasing the production of rice, wheat, and pulses and securing food security for the nation.