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    Clean tech

    India’s First Septic Tank Cleaning Robot Works Tirelessly

    Solinas, has developed the affordable robotic solution integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inspect, clean, and manage confined space for sanitation purposes. It has helped...
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    Climate change

    Cabinet Approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme 

    This is particularly relevant as the increased incidence of extreme events have been witnessed during last few years in view of likely impact of...
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    Human rights

    Women’s Safety Scheme to Continue till 2025-26

    Out of the total project outlay of Rs.1179.72 crore, a total of Rs.885.49 crore will be provided by MHA from its own budget and...
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    Human rights

    NITI Aayog Releases Position Paper– Senior Care Reforms in India: Reimagining the Senior Care Paradigm

    The Position Paper strives to push the frontiers of senior care by recognizing the evolving medical and non-medical needs of seniors, thus envisioning a...
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    Animals and wildlife

    Gupteswar Forest Designated as Fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site in Odisha

    The designation of Gupteswar as a Biodiversity Heritage Site not only strengthens the cultural bond between the local populace and the forest but also...
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    Agriculture policy

    NITI Aayog Launches Greening India’s Wastelands with Agroforestry Report

    Approximately 16.96 per cent of the Total Geographical Area (TGA) is wasteland, requiring transformation for productive use. Geospatial technologies and GIS are employed to...
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    Agri-business

    Global Environment Facility Approves New FAO-led Initiatives Worth $2.9 Billion. 46 Countries, Including India, Targeted

    The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), co-led with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will direct $252 million in project financing and $2.2 billion...
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    Civil society

    Southern Regional Community Radio Sammelan Marks 20 Years of Community Radio in India

    Revised Policy Guidelines for setting up Community Radio Stations in India Released to ensure growth of the sector and financial sustainability of Community Radio...
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