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    Only 10,000 of 60,000 NGOs Active in Nepal, Panel Told

    Nepal has an exceptionally large number of registered NGOs and INGOs on paper, but a far smaller number that remain active and implementing work.
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    NABARD Boosts Rural Heritage: 28 New GI Tags Take Total to 176

    As India celebrates its rich diversity, NABARD’s push for GI registrations not only safeguards centuries-old traditions but also fuels economic empowerment in rural heartlands, turning cultural assets into sustainable livelihoods.
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    Cooperative Sector Poised for Transformative Growth: Amit Shah Charts Roadmap for Self-Reliance

    In a significant boost to India’s cooperative movement, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on July 6, 2026, outlined a comprehensive expansion strategy during the fifth foundation day celebrations of the Ministry of Cooperation.
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    Agri-business

    From Goat Rearing to Goat Enterprises: A Farmer-Centred Path to Rural Prosperity

    Transformation also requires partnerships. Governments, research institutions, financial institutions, civil society organizations, CSR initiatives, and the private sector each have a vital role in building an ecosystem where smallholders can thrive.
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    NAFED and NCCF Set to Procure Every Grain of Pulses Directly from Farmers Within Two Years: Amit Shah

    With direct procurement, digital transparency, and welfare measures, India’s cooperative movement is poised for significant growth, promising higher incomes for millions and greater food security for the nation.
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    Fisheries Minister Informs Rajya Sabha on Fisheries Sector Push

    The government plans to expand FPPO coverage to more districts and scale up FIDF approvals based on state proposals.
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    FSSAI Mandates Strict Registration for Independent Milk Producers and Vendors Amid Rising Adulteration Concerns

    State food safety departments are now required to submit detailed action taken reports to the central regulator every fortnight.
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    Fishermen’s Protests Intensify Across Sri Lanka Over Ma-del Fishing Ban

    The satyagraha started with fishermen from multiple coastal districts, including Mullaitivu and Kokilai in the north, converging on Colombo to voice their grievances.
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    UN Experts Warn Sri Lanka’s NGO Bill Clashes with FATF Standards Ahead of High-Stakes Review

    Balancing genuine efforts to combat illicit finance with the protection of civic space remains a test that international standards – and international observers – will closely watch.
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    Bhutan’s Tobacco Laws Lag Behind Surge in New Nicotine Products

    Bhutan’s experience offers a cautionary tale for other countries experimenting with or contemplating strict tobacco controls.
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    Nepal’s Proposed Media Council Bill Raises Press Freedom Concerns Amid Tiered Penalties

    The developments in Nepal illustrate a familiar tension across many democracies: the challenge of establishing effective self-regulation and accountability mechanisms without creating tools that could be used to constrain critical reporting.

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    Bhutan’s Tobacco Laws Lag Behind Surge in New Nicotine Products

    Bhutan’s experience offers a cautionary tale for other countries experimenting with or contemplating strict tobacco controls.
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