LIVELIHOODS OF FISHERS AND LIVESTOCK FARMERS

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Government of India is implementing science-based adaptation and mitigation strategies in the fisheries as well as animal husbandry sectors to build resilience against climate change, protect vulnerable species and breeds and safeguard the livelihoods of fishers and livestock farmers. Further this Department has taken note of the imminent threat to the Blue Economy posed by climate change, which may affect the livel...


FISHER-WOMEN IN TAMIL NADU

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India (DoF, GoI) is implementing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores during FY 2020-21 to 2024-25 in all states/Union Territories including Tamil Nadu. PMMSY aims for holistic development of fisheries sector including welfare of fishers and fish farmers, and it is designed to address critical gaps in the fisheries value...


SCHEMES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES SECTOR IN KERALA

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India (DoF, GoI) is implementing various schemes for holistic development of fisheries sector in all States/UTs including Kerala. The major schemes include Blue Revolution Scheme (2015-16 to 2019-20), extending Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to fisheries (since 2018-19), Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) (2018-19 to 2025-26), 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampa...


NABARD AND RBI PROMOTE RURAL FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES; 2,421 CENTRES FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY SET UP NATIONWIDE

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have undertaken various interventions to promote financial literacy and awareness of rural population, including microfinance borrowers. This is promoted through following initiatives: NABARD has been providing financial support for conduct of Financial and Digital Literacy Camps through rural bank branches and Financial Liter...


GATI SHAKTI VISHWAVIDYALAYA AND SAP SIGN MOU, TO DIGITALLY SKILL PROFESSIONALS IN INDIA'S LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT SECTOR

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In alignment with the Government of India's vision for a Digital India, Skill India, and the advancement of sustainable infrastructure in the technology sector, SAP Labs India has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Innovation Park at Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka. This significant milestone not only marks SAP's continued investment in India's digital future but also reinforces the country's position as a global techno...


INDIAN NAVY'S EASTERN FLEET SHIPS ON OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT IN SOUTH EAST ASIA CONCLUDE THE PORT CALL AT MANILA

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi (Guided Missile Destroyer), INS Shakti (Fleet Tanker), and INS Kiltan (Anti Submarine Warfare corvette) of the Eastern Fleet, under the Command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), concluded their port call at Manila, Philippines. The ships on departure engaged in bilateral maritime exe...


ADAPTING TO DISRUPTIVE TECH, RETHINKING LEGACY STRUCTURES & PRIORITISING TRI-SERVICE SYNERGY KEY TO TACKLING TODAY'S SECURITY CHALLENGES: CDS

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has emphasised the need to adapt swiftly to disruptive technologies, rethink legacy structures and prioritise synergy across the three services to tackle the challenges emanating from the constantly-evolving nature of warfare. He was delivering the keynote address at the inaugural edition of the Annual Trident Lecture Series, organised by the Centre for Joint Warfare Stu...


FAMILY OF LATE CAPTAIN CHANDER NARAIN SINGH, MVC, PRESENTS GALLANTRY MEDALS TO THE GARHWAL RIFLES

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Today, a solemn ceremony was held at Dharamshala to commemorate the 60th death anniversary of Captain Chander Narain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), a valiant officer of 2nd Battalion, The Garhwal Rifles, who had laid down his life in the highest traditions of the Indian Army during the India Pakistan War of 1965. The family of the Braveheart presented his gallantry and other service medals to the Garhwal Rifles Re...


DAC CLEARS PROPOSALS WORTH RS 67,000 CRORE TO ENHANCE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF THE ARMED FORCES

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on August 05, 2025, approved various proposals amounting to a total cost of about Rs 67,000 crore. For the Indian Army, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded for the procurement of Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for BMP. This would enhance night driving capability of BMP and provide higher mobility and operational a...


INAUGURAL INDIA-NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE STRATEGIC DIALOGUE HELD IN NEW DELHI

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The inaugural edition of India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi on August 05, 2025 to discuss security perspectives and further bolster bilateral cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, India Shri Amitabh Prasad and Head of International Branch, Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Ms Kathleen Pearce. Both nations expressed sa...