PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Research and regulation in synthetic biology

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) for 'Fostering High-performance Biomanufacturing', synthetic biology programme is being developed for biomanufacturing of bio-based products. Within DSIR, the constituent laboratories of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are supporting research, industrial applications and indigenous innovation in synthetic biology. Research works...


Government Launches Digital Portal for Issuance of Certificates of Origin for Cultivated Medicinal Plants

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has developed and operationalised a digital portal to facilitate the electronic issuance of Certificates of Origin to stakeholders seeking Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions for cultivated medicinal plants. The portal functions as a single-window, end-to-end online system for processing applications and issui...


Indian Railways to Operate Record Number of Holi Special Trains This Year to Facilitate Smooth Passenger Travel

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To ensure comfortable and hassle-free travel for passengers during the upcoming Holi festival, Indian Railways has planned the operation of more than 1,410 Holi Special Trains across its network. The number will increase upto 1500. These special services are aimed at meeting the surge in passenger demand during the festive period and ensuring smooth connectivity between major destinations.These special trains are scheduled to operat...


Procurement and Marketing of Minor Forest Produce

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister Shri. Jual Oram today laid a statement on the table of the House, in Lok Sabha that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) scheme through Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) for livelihood generation of the tribal beneficiaries across the country. Under the scheme, the Ministry notifies Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor For...


Discussions held with Nepal and Maldives to enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a courtesy meeting today at his residence located at 12, Safdarjung Road, in New Delhi with Nepal's Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Shri Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar, and Maldives' State Minister for Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Ahmad Hassan Didi. During the meeting, there was an extensive discussion on further strengthen...


Government Revises Startup Recognition Framework to Strengthen Startup India Action Plan

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has revised the startup recognition framework to further strengthen the Startup India Action Plan and advance the Prime Minister's vision of positioning India as a global innovation powerhouse, a manufacturing-led economy, and a hub for emerging technologies. As Startup India enters its second decade, the revised framework seeks to provide a more predictable, inclusive and future-ready policy environment for founders,...


Non-Fossil Fuel Share In Total Installed Power Capacity

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Installed Capacity (in MW) of the Country as on 30.09.2025 as on 31.12.2025 Category Installed Capacity (MW) % Share in Total Installed Capacity (MW) % Share in Total Fossil Fuel Coal 2,17,458 43.41% 2,19,610 42.75% Lignite 6,620 1.32% 6,620 1.29% Gas 20,132 4.02% 20,122 3.92% Diesel 589 0.12% 589 0.11% Total Fossil Fuel 2,44,800 48.87% 2,46,942 48.07% Non-Fossil Fuel RES (including Hydro) 2,47,31...


Livelihood Programmes for Tribals in Assam - this is the title plz see

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No Outlet Name Address 1 Tribes India, Shilpgram NEZCC Campus, Near Sakardev, Kalashetra, Guwahati 2 Tribes India, Manipur Bhawan Manipur Bhawan, ASEB Road, Guwahati 3 Tribes India, Artfed A K Azad Road, Rahabari, Guwhati 4 Tribes India, Airport, Guwahati Departure Lounge Area, Guwahati Airport 5 Tribes India, Bongaigaon BGR Township Shipping Complex, Chirang, BTR Assam. Union Minister of State for Tribal Affair...


Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism during the financial year 2025-26 has launched 'Development of Homestays in Tribal Areas' as a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) for development of homestays in tribal areas. The scheme envisages the development of homestays to tap the tourist potential of the tribal areas and to provide an alternate livelihood to the tribal communities by providing...


NTPC Plans Setting Up of Nuclear Power Projects

India, Feb. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NTPC Ltd. a CPSE under the administrative control of Ministry of Power, Government of India (GoI), is planning for 30GW nuclear capacity by 2047 through the following two routes: The above target of 30GW is a part of the Government's decision of having 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. In order to explore various options and possible collaborations with international partners, NTPC Ltd. has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI). ...