E-Nam: 200 new Mandis integrated

On May 1, 2020, around 200 Mandis were added to the E-NAM platform. The mandis were from 7 different states. They were joined through a video conference held by the Union Minister of Agriculture Shri Narendra Singh Tomar. Highlights The mandis added were from the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: BHIM • e-marketing system • e-Marketplace • e-NAM • Mandi • Narendra Singh Tomar • National Payments Corporation of India

GoI to create 75 lakh Self Help Group by 2022

On March 8, 2020, Minister of Rural Development Narendra Singh Tomar announced that more than 17 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs) are to be developed by 2022. Currently, there are more than 60 lakh self help groups in the country mobilizing 6 crore women. Highlights The Self-Help Groups will be provided funds for their livelihood ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: e-Marketplace • Ministry of Rural Development • NABARD • Narendra Singh Tomar • RBI • SHGs

GeM and CCI Sign MoU

Government e Marketplace (GeM) and Competition Commission of India (CCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enable a fair and competitive environment in the e-Marketplace. Combating Anti-competitive practices Both CCI and GeM attach significant importance to the advanced analytical tools and processes for identification of malpractices like cartelization. Hence to pool their knowledge of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Topics: Anti-competitive practices • CCI • Competition Act 2002 • Competition Commission of India • e-Marketplace • GeM • Government e-Marketplace • Ministry of Commerce and Industries