SUVIDHA: Government launches 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin under Janaushadhi Pariyojana

The Union Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has launched ‘Suvidha’, a 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin, under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). It was launched by Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs Ananthkumar on the occasion of International Woman’s day. Key Facts The affordable Suvidha sanitary napkins will be available for Rs. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018

Topics: Government Schemes • Menstrual Hygiene • Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers • Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin • Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana • Suvidha Napkins • Women Empowerment • Women Related Issues

Bengaluru hosts India’s biggest international conference on pharmaceutical industry “India Pharma & India Medical Device 2018”

The third-edition of international conference and exhibition on pharmaceuticals industry and medical devices- India Pharma 2018 and India Medical Device 2018 – has started in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 15, 2018. It was inaugurated by Ananth Kumar, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, with the theme – ‘Affordable & Quality Healthcare’. The ..

Topics: Ananth Kumar • Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry • Indian Hindus • Kannada people • Legislatures • Lok Sabha • Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers • Narendra Modi ministry • Parliament of India • Pharmaceutical industry in China • Pharmaceutical industry in India

MoUs inked to address Chemical Industry’s need of Skilled Manpower

Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF) signed MoUs to address the Industry’s need of Skilled Manpower. These MoUs will enhance strategic tie between both parties to scale up skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives in the country. It will also collectively address the incremental human resource requirement ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Topics: Business • Current Affairs 2016 • Economy • Human Resource • Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers • Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Government appoints Shaktikanta Das as Revenue Secretary

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Shaktikanta Das, a 1980 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, as the new Revenue Secretary, replacing Rajiv Takru. Mr. Das, who is at present Fertilizers Secretary in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, will take charge as Revenue Secretary in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014

Topics: Current Affairs 2014 • IBPS • Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers • Tamil Nadu

Plastic Park sanctioned for Odisha

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers – Government of India approved for establishing a Plastic Park at Siju Village, Kujanga Tehsil of Jagatsinghpur District in Odisha. In this direction, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called Paradeep Plastic Park Limited would be set up for funding of the park.  The Government of India will provide a grant of Rs 40 crore for ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013

Topics: Current Affairs 2013 • infrastructure • Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers • Odisha • Orissa