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Anti-Piracy Scheme in Audio-Visual Sector gets approval by Central Govt

November 29, 2012

Under the 12th five year plan, the Union government has approved a scheme by Information & Broadcasting Ministry for carrying out an anti-piracy initiative in the audio-visual sector. The key activities planned include: Campaign on piracy through audio-visual, internet and ..

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Govt approves National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy

November 26, 2012

The government has approved the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy (NPPP). The move will bring 348 essential drugs under price control and also lead to reduction in prices. The government at present controls the prices of 74 bulk drugs under the ..

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Govt announces Minimum Supporting Price for cotton

November 8, 2012

In a move aimed at stabilizing the cotton prices which have witnessed sharp plunge and are operating around Minimum Support Price (MSP) levels,  the government announced revised minimum support price (MSP) for cotton for early commencement of minimum support price ..

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Union Government to launch “Saksham” to Educate Adolescent Boys

September 20, 2012

The Ministry of Women and Child Development will start a scheme called Saksham for the empowerment of adolescent boys by imparting education on gender sensitivity and moral behavior. The aim of Saksham is to target young boys in the age ..

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India to partner European Nations in Social Science Research

September 8, 2012

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), for the first time, collaborate with four European countries in multi-lateral Social Science research. The projects for networking and social science research cooperation in b/w the researchers of these nations have been ..

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Kerosene-free Delhi Scheme launched by Delhi state govt

August 23, 2012

The Delhi govt has taken an initiative to make the national capital Kerosene free, the Delhi Government. It has unveiled Kerosene-free Delhi scheme in the capital. Under this scheme, the Delhi govt will distribute gas stoves and LPG cylinders free of ..

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CBSE to collaborate with Pearson

August 12, 2012

The CBSE has signed private foreign education company-Pearson to form a Centre for Assessment, Evaluation and Research to: Examine CBSE’s examination system Perform research on implementation of its schemes Develop research resources to aid teachers Objective: To build up research ..

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Govt of Goa starts “Ladli Laxmi Scheme”

August 9, 2012

Govt of Goa started Ladli Laxmi Scheme initiated by Women and Child Welfare department. The scheme is aimed preventing female feticide in the state. The scheme: Girls who are 18 years and above would be provided with Rs. 1 Lakh ..

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UP Govt unveils State Service Delivery Gateway in Lucknow

August 6, 2012

Govt of UP unveiled State Service Delivery Gateway in Lucknow. In 1st phase, 26 services of eight departments were included in this scheme. People can now obtain certificates etc. from Panchayati Raj, Revenue, Labour, Urban development, social welfare and food ..

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Rs 1900 cr assistance for Rain Deficient States

August 3, 2012

Rain deficient states will get financial assistance from the union govt . A monetary aid of Rs 1900 crore has been announced by the govt under various schemes for the same. The govt has also extended diesel subsidy of 50% ..

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