Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 04 APR 2025 3:52PM by PIB Delhi

Agriculture marketing is a State subject. Domestic prices of perishable agriculture produces are mainly influenced by factors such as demand and supply, trade policies, effective taxes and duties, etc. The Central Government takes necessary measures as and when required to balance the demand and supply scenario of agriculture and horticulture produces in the domestic market and ensure remunerative prices to the farmers through appropriate policy measures and market intervention scheme.

To safeguard farmers from market volatilities, the Government takes various measures through different schemes and programmes. These include Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for perishable horticultural and agricultural commodities; Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM) to promote- creation of scientific storage capacity; National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) online trading platform for better price discovery through competitive online bidding etc. Nationwide information network system for reporting and dissemination of market price information on agriculture commodity is provided through Agmarknet web portal. Under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Govt. provides a medium-long term loan facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest market infrastructure including warehousing facility and community farming assets through interest subvention and financial support.

To provide remunerative price to the farmers, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare implements Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), a component under Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), for procurement of agricultural and horticultural commodities which are perishable in nature and are not covered under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). The objective of intervention is to protect the growers of these commodities from making distress sale in the event of a bumper crop during the peak arrival period when the prices tend to fall below economic levels and the cost of production. The scheme is implemented at the request of a State/UT government, which is ready to bear 50 percent of the loss (25 percent in case of North-Eastern States), if any, incurred on its implementation.

Government has introduced a new component of Price Differential Payment (PDP) under Market intervention scheme (MIS) from 2024-25 season for direct payment of the price difference between the Market Intervention Price (MIP) and the selling price to the farmers of perishable crops. States/UTs have an option to choose either to do physical procurement of the crop or to make the differential payment between the MIP & Sale Price to the farmers. Further, from 2024-25 season, Government added another component under Market intervention scheme for reimbursing the Storage and Transportation cost of TOP crops (Tomato, Onion and Potato) to central nodal agencies for transporting them from the producing state to consuming states in the interest of the farmers.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Source: Government of India

Posted On: 04 APR 2025 3:45PM by PIB Delhi

Introduction

The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025 was introduced to fix problems in the management and governance of Waqf properties. The aim is to make rules clearer, include more people in decision-making, and improve how Waqf assets are used.

On August 8, 2024, two bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha; Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024. These bills aim to make Waqf Boards work more smoothly and ensure Waqf properties are managed well.

The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025 seeks to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, which was created during British rule and is now outdated. Removing this old law will help create a more consistent, transparent, and accountable system under the Waqf Act, 1995, removing confusion caused by the old law.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to update the Waqf Act, 1995, to solve problems in managing Waqf properties. It proposes several improvements, such as:

• Overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards by introducing changes such as renaming the Act
• Updating the definitions of Waqf
• Improving the registration process
• Increasing the role of technology in managing Waqf records​.

Distinctive aspects of this Bill:

• On August 9, 2024, both Houses of Parliament agreed through separate motions to send the Bill to a Joint Committee for review and a report. This Joint Committee included 21 Members from the Lok Sabha and 10 Members from the Rajya Sabha.
• Since the Bill is important and has a broad impact, the Committee decided to gather opinions from the public, experts, stakeholders, and other relevant organizations on its provisions.
• The first sitting took place on August 22, 2024 and the key organizations/ stakeholders consulted during the sittings were:

1. All India Sunni Jamiyatul Ulama, Mumbai;
2. Indian Muslims of Civil Rights (IMCR), New Delhi
3. Muttaheda Majlis-e- Ulema, J&K (Mirwaiz Umar Farooq)
4. Zakat Foundation of India
5. Anjuman E Shiteali Dawoodi Bohra Community
6. Chanakya National Law University, Patna
7. All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaaz, Delhi
8. All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), Delhi
9. All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC), Ajmer
10. Muslim Rashtriya Manch, Delhi
11. Muslim Women Intellectual Group – Dr. Shalini Ali, National Convener
12. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Delhi
13. Shia Muslim Dharamguru and Intellectual Group
14. Darul Uloom Deoband

• The Joint Parliamentary Committee held 36 meetings, where they listened to the opinions and suggestions of representatives from different Ministries, Departments, State Governments, State Waqf Boards, and experts/stakeholders. In total, they received 97,27,772 memoranda through both physical and digital modes.
• To thoroughly review the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, the Committee conducted detailed study visits across multiple cities in India. The details of the study visits in 10 cities are as under:

1. 26.09.2024 to 010.2024: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru
2. 09.11.2024 to 11.11.2024: Guwahati, Bhubaneshwar
3. 18.01.2025 to 21.01.2025: Patna, Kolkata and Lucknow

• The Committee had in-depth discussions, interacting with 284 stakeholders, 25 State Waqf Boards, 15 State Governments, 5 Minorities Commissions, and 20 Ministers/MPs/MLAs/MLCs. These visits helped Committee members understand the situation on the ground and collect region-specific insights.
• The Waqf (Amendment) Bill has 44 Clauses and the Joint Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill (JCWAB) has recommended changes in 19 Clauses.
• The Joint Committee submitted its report to the Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha on 31 January 2025, and the report was laid before both Houses of Parliament on 13 February 2025.

An example of recommendations submitted:

The All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaaz, an organization working for their upliftment, presented its suggestions before the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

1. Introduction of an Appellate System
2. Better Management of Waqf Records
3. Stricter Penalties for Encroachment and Misuse
4. Disqualification of Board Members Involved in Irregularities
5. Proper Utilization of Waqf Property Revenue
6. Empowering Senior Revenue Officials for Fair Inquiry

Conclusion

The Joint Parliamentary Committee Report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 highlights the effort to make Waqf property management fair, transparent, and efficient. The Committee listened to different viewpoints, conducted study visits, and had detailed discussions to address the concerns of stakeholders. The proposed changes in the Bill aim to create a more inclusive and responsible system that meets the changing needs of society.

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(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT) Cabinet has approved the appointment of Malaeulu Aysha Perlina Rimoni as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Unit Trust of Samoa for the next three years.

She takes over the reins from former CEO Tevaga Viane Tagiilima who did not reapply for the position.

Malaeulu has served the trust in the position of Chief Investment Analyst (ACEO level position), a 3-year term contract with UTOS for two full-terms and was six months into her third term when she was appointed to CEO.

She was reappointed to her third year term as ACEO Chief Investment in September 2024.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (with Honours) in Information Science and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Information Science both from Otago University.

There were four applicants for the position.

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TOFIA MALAEULU AYSHA PERLINA RIMONI MA OFISA SILI O PULEGA O FA’APUTUGĀTUPE TEU FA’AFAIGALUEGA O MAVAEGA TAUSI A SAMOA [U.T.O.S.]

[SO’O’UPU A LE MĀLŌ]: Ua fa’amaonia aloā’ia e le Kapeneta le tofia ai o le afioga iā Malaeulu Aysha Perlina Rimoni e avea ma Ofisa Sili o Pulega o Fa’aputugātupe Teu Fa’afaigaluega o Mavaega Tausi a Samoa [U.T.O.S.] mo le 3 tausaga.

O lea avanoa sa se’ei ai le tofā iā Tevaga Viane Tagiilima ma e le’i toe talosaga.

O Malaeulu, ua loa lana tautua i le U.T.O.S. ma ua lava fo’i lona silafia i le fa’atinoga ma le fa’afoeina o galuega fa’ata’ita’i mo lea auaunaga.

E lua ana nofoā’iga ta’itolu tausaga sa avea ai ma Ofisa Sili Lagolago [Chief Investment Analyst] mo le U.T.O.S. ma o Setema o le tausaga ua mavae, na toe tofia ai fo’i i lea lava tofiga mo le isi tolu tausaga.

O lo’o ia umia Fa’ailoga Tauāloa o le Bachelor of Commerce [with Honors] in Information Science i le 2014 fa’atasi ai ma le Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Information Science mai le Iunivesite o Otago, Dunedin i Niu Sila lava i le 2013 fa’atasi ai ma nisi o Tusipasi Tauāloa.

E to’afā i latou na tusi talosaga i lea avanoa.

MAEA.

Ata Pueina – Malo o Samoa (Leaosa Faaifo Faaifo)

April 3, 2025

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 04 APR 2025 8:19AM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a watershed moment in our collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth.

He wrote in a thread post on X:

“The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a watershed moment in our collective quest for socio-economic justice, transparency and inclusive growth. This will particularly help those who have long remained on the margins, thus being denied both voice and opportunity.”

“Gratitude to all Members of Parliament who participated in the Parliamentary and Committee discussions, voiced their perspectives and contributed to the strengthening of these legislations. A special thanks also to the countless people who sent their valuable inputs to the Parliamentary committee. Yet again, the importance of extensive debate and dialogue has been reaffirmed.”

“For decades, the Waqf system was synonymous with lack of transparency and accountability. This especially harmed the interests of Muslim women, poor Muslims, Pasmanda Muslims. The legislations passed by Parliament will boost transparency and also safeguard people’s rights.”

“We will now enter an era where the framework will be more modern and sensitive to social justice. On a larger note, we remain committed to prioritising the dignity of every citizen. This is also how we build a stronger, more inclusive and more compassionate India.”

 

 

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(Release ID: 2118575) Visitor Counter : 89

Source: Government of India

LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING IS SOUL OF ANY LAW, CLARITY AND SIMPLICITY IN LEGISLATION VERY IMPORTANT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR LEGISLATORS AND OFFICIALS TO BE WELL VERSED WITH LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS FROM 13 COUNTRIES ATTENDING 36TH INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING TRAINING PROGRAMME CALL ON LOK SABHA SPEAKER

PARTICIPANTS PRAISED THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN PARLIAMENT OF WORLD’S LARGEST DEMOCRACY

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 9:05PM by PIB Delhi

New Delhi; 03 April, 2025: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today observed that Legislative Drafting is the soul of any law. Stressing on clarity and simplicity in legislation, he highlighted that as laws impact society and people for a long time, they must be clear and simple for understanding of the common people. This will lead to less litigations in courts and in turn save the resources. In the context of the dynamic socio-economic transformation of the world, he stated that it is very important for Legislators and officials to be well versed with Legislative Drafting in order to ensure that the needs of the public are fulfilled. This also results in meaningful debate and discussion on draft bills in the Parliament, he said.

Shri Birla made the remarks during an interaction with a group of 28 foreign participants from 13 countries attending the 36th International Legislative Drafting Training Programme being organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) of Lok Sabha Secretariat in Parliament House, today.

The participants praised the legislative processes adopted in world’s largest democracy and the use of technology in simultaneous interpretation in 22 Indian languages and 6 foreign languages.

The programme is being conducted from March 26 to April 22, 2025 in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (Government of India) as part of the ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) scheme.

Highlighting India’s growing stature as the world’s largest democracy, Shri Birla highlighted that PRIDE is playing a vital role in capacity building of legislatures from around the world. He observed that good Legislative Drafting is the core of proper legislation and hoped that this training programmes would be very helpful for all participants.

During the programme, participants are being trained on several themes, including the Constitution of India, the legislative process, parliamentary privileges, administrative law, consumer protection, and the new criminal laws. The participants will also have attachments with the Ministry of Law and Justice and State Legislatures.

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[PRESS RELEASE – 24th March 2025] – The Samoa Bureau of Statistics through its Census, Survey and Demography Division will be hosting an official opening of the Samoa DHS-MICS 2025 main training for enumerators on Monday 24th March, 2025 at the DBS Conference room level 6 at 9:00am.

The main aim of the training is to assist and equip the enumerators with the necessary skills and knowledge required for the DHS-MICS 2025 data collection activity.

The training will be officially opened by the Government Statistician (GS) followed by official remarks from the respected partners namely Australian High Commissioner in Samoa, UNICEF Chief Fieldwork Officer in Samoa and UNPFA Assistant Representative in Samoa. Other invited guests are Senior Government Officials and members of the DHS-MICS Steering Committee from the Nuanua O le Alofa (NOLA), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development and Ministry of Finance.

The Samoa DHS-MICS 2025 will collect information in the areas of population, health and nutrition targeting women and men of 15-49 years of age and children. The overall objective of the DHS-MICS 2025 is to provide data and information that will enhance the monitoring of most of the indicators under the Social Sectors of the economy namely Health, Education, Community, Law and Justice, as well as Water and Sanitation and Environment Sectors. The updated data will guide in the prioritization of most of the social sector programs and activities to be implemented in the next 5 years

Throughout the duration of the training, resource persons from key sectors will be invited to clarify some of the concepts in the questionnaires to better inform the enumerators before they start the data collection activity.

The training has been made possible by the support of our development partners namely UNICEF, UNFPA and the Tautua program under the Government of Australia DFAT. The Main fieldwork is scheduled to be started from May 5th -July 5th 2025 and we kindly request the public and communities support when the survey fieldwork starts.

For more information, please contact Kaisarina Moananu at email kaisarina.moananu@sbs.gov.ws or Victoria Tuivaiti at email victoria.tuivaiti@sbs.gov.ws or phone number 23033.

Thank you

SOURCE – Samoa Bureau of Statistics

April 3, 2025

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[PRESS RELEASE – 25th March 2025] – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Animal Production and Health Division, hereby issues this official notice to all livestock farmers and stakeholders regarding a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing livestock development in Samoa.

As part of its commitment to strengthening and modernizing government-owned farms, the Ministry has undertaken a comprehensive review and restructuring of its strategies to ensure long- term sustainability and productivity. Accordingly, the temporary suspension of livestock sales has been deemed necessary to facilitate these improvements.

Key Initiatives for Livestock Development:

Implementation of artificial insemination technology (AI) to enhance breeding programs; Importation of superior livestock breeds from international sources;

Introduction of high-quality foreign livestock breeds with robust genetics tailored for Samoa’s climate;

Development and enhancement of feed mills and animal nutrition programs; Research and cultivation of new pasture species to optimize livestock feeding.

Implementation Plan and Suspension Periods:

1. Cattle: Sales suspension for 3 years, effective from May 2025 to May 2028.

2. Sheep: Sales suspension for 1 year, effective from May 2025 to May 2026.

3. Pigs (Meaituãolo): Sales suspension for 1 year, effective from May 2025 to May 2026.

Additional Provisions:

The Ministry has partnered with designated livestock multipliers (private breeders) who will continue to supply livestock to farmers during the suspension period. Farmers are encouraged to liaise with these authorized breeders for their livestock needs.

This strategic intervention seeks to address the current challenges of livestock shortages while laying the foundation for a more resilient and productive livestock sector.

The Ministry acknowledges any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciates the cooperation and support of all stakeholders in ensuring the successful implementation of these reforms.

We humbly request the cooperation of all livestock farmers and stakeholders as we work towards a more sustainable and well-equipped livestock sector.

For further information, please contact: Animal Production and Health Division Office at Vaea – Phone: 21052 or Main Office at Sogi, TATTE Building – Phone: 22561

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TAOFIA LE TUMAU FA’ATAUINA ATU O LAFUMANU MAI FA’ATOAGA A LE MALO I VAEA, TOGITOGIGA, LEMAFA MA TANUMALALA MO LE MAMALU O LE AUFAIFAATOAGA LAFUMANU

[PEPA O FAAMATALAGA – 25 Mati 2025] – Fa’asilasilaga taua mai le Vaega o Atinae o Lafumanu a le Matagaluega o Fa’atoaga ma Faigafaiva e fa’apea:

I le ava ma le fa’aaloalo e tatau ai, e tu’uina atu ai lenei fa’asilasilaga aloa’ia mo le mamalu i pa’aga uma aufaifa’atoaga failafumanu a le matagaluega ina ia nofo silafia le fuafuaga o le a amata fa’atinoina ma fa’amamaluina, aua le si’itia o atinae tau lafumanu i totonu o le atunu’u.

O lea ua a’e ai se tofa i le Matagaluega mo le toe fetu’una’i ma toe fa’atulaga ni alafua fou mo le fa’aleleia o fa’atoaga a le malo, ma e ao ona ave iai le fa’amuamua i le taimi nei.

O polokalame mo le fa’aleleia o atinae ua fuafua iai le matagaluega e aofia ai :

Fa’aaogaina o metotia fa’atekonolosi mo le fa’afeusua’iga o manu (Artificial Insemination – Al), Fa’aulufaleina mai o ituaiga fou o manu mai atunu’u mamao (New Species /Breeds),

Nisi ituaiga manu papalagi silisili ona lelei ma mautinoa le ola maloloina i le tau i Samoa nei (genetics),

Polokalame fa’aleleia o meaai ma fale e gaosi meaai mo manu (Feedmill), Polokalame fa’aleleia ituaiga vao fou talafeagai mo manu.

O le Auiliiliina o lenei Fuafuaga o le a fa’amanino atu i lalo:

Fuafuaga :

1. Manu papalagi :

Taofia le fa’atauina atu mo le 3 tausaga – amata fa’amamaluina i le masina o Me 2025 seia aulia le masina Me 2028.

2. Mamoe:

Taofia le faʼatauina atu mo le 1 tausaga amata fa’amamaluina masina Me 2025 seia aulia Me 2026.

3. Pua’a (meaituāolo):

Taofia le fa’atauina atu mo le 1 tausaga – amata fa’amamaluina masina Me 2025 seia aulia le masina Me 2026.

Nisi o aiaiga ma teuteuga o lenei fuafuaga :

O lo’o iai pa’aga a le Matagaluega faifa’atoaga failafumanu papalagi (multipliers) ona fa’afesootai ane iai mo ni manu e fia fa’atauina.

O se tasi lenei o luitau ua feagai nei ma le Matagaluega, ma e ao ai ona faia ni suiga lelei ina ia mafai ona tali atu i faafitauli o feagai nei o le le lava o manu aua atinae a le mamalu o le aufaifaatoaga failafumanu. E tatalo atu ai ma le agaga maualalo ina ia lava papale lo outou paia ma lo outou mamalu ae sei toe tapena le matagaluega e faatino lana pitola’au pei ona fuafua ma faataoto i le taimi nei.

E avea ai lenei laolao matou te fa’amalulu atu ma asu atu vaimalu i puega i o outou finagalo Samoa aemaise o paʼaga totino a le Matagaluega i le aufaifa’atoaga failafumanu ona o lenei fuafuaga ua faia mo se taimi le tumau.

Mo nisi fa’amatalaga, fa’amolemole fa’afesootai mai le Ofisa Vaega o Atinae o Lafumanu a le Matagaluega i Vaea i le telefoni numera 21052 po’o le Ofisa Autu i Sogi, TATTE, numera: 22561

Faia ma le agaga fa’aaloalo tele lava.

April 3, 2025

Source: Government of India

Grand Opening of Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025: A New Era for Tribal Startups Begins

45+ Tribal Startups Shine at Startup Mahakumbh 2025

IIT Delhi Boot Camp Empowers Tribal Youth with Design Thinking

META Hosts Tech Know-How Session for Emerging Tribal Entrepreneurs

Posted On: 03 APR 2025 11:20PM by PIB Delhi

 

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) today inaugurated Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025 under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as a key highlight of Startup Mahakumbh 2025.

Hon’ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durga Das Uikey, inaugurated the program in the presence of Shri Vibhu Nayar, Secretary, MoTA, alongside industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and government officials. With over 5000 attendees, the event marked a significant milestone in fostering tribal entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance.

  

Honoring the Legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda

The Government of India is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, reinforcing his ideals of self-sufficiency and economic independence. Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025 embodies his vision by creating sustainable opportunities for Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs and startups.

 

 

A Major Push for Tribal Startups

In alignment with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is strengthening the tribal startup ecosystem as part of its 100-day action plan.

Key initiatives include:
✅ Collaboration with IIM Calcutta, IIT Delhi, IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited, and industry associations to nurture tribal startups.
✅ Launch of a ₹50 crore Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes (STs) to provide financial support for tribal-led businesses.
✅ 45+ tribal startups , some incubated at  IIM Calcutta, IIM Kashipur, and IIT Bhilai showcased at Startup Mahakumbh, with several already securing funding.

 

 

Key Highlights from Startup Mahakumbh 2025

💡 Tribal Startup Showcase: ST entrepreneurs exhibited innovative products and solutions.
💼 Investor Engagements: Startups connected with venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry experts.
📊 Technical Sessions: Organized by META, focusing on business scalability, digital transformation, and market expansion.
🤝 Exclusive Networking: Featuring unicorn founders, startup leaders, and investors to facilitate mentorship and funding.

Boot Camp at IIT Delhi: Cultivating the Next Generation of Tribal Innovators

To empower young tribal minds, MoTA has initiated a special boot camp at IIT Delhi, offering hands-on learning and mentorship for:
🎓 100 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) to gain startup exposure.
🏆 150 tribal students under scholarship programs to experience India’s thriving startup ecosystem.
🔬 50 ST students from Unnat Bharat Abhiyan to engage in interactive sessions with investors and entrepreneurs.

Government’s Commitment to Tribal Entrepreneurship

Hon’ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durga Das Uikey, emphasized:“Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, ST-led entrepreneurs are excelling in various sectors. The day is not far when ST startups will achieve unicorn status.”

Shri Vibhu Nayar, Secretary, MoTA, reaffirmed the Ministry’s support:“We are committed to scaling tribal startups to the next level by facilitating access to venture capital, angel investors, and new markets. From deep tech to organic products and handlooms, ST entrepreneurs are shaping India’s future.”

A Historic Step Towards Inclusive Growth

Through Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025, the Government of India is transforming tribal entrepreneurship, paving the way for self-reliant, sustainable, and innovative enterprises. With support from key stakeholders, the initiative is set to redefine the tribal startup landscape and contribute to a more inclusive and resilient economy.

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(Release ID: 2118580) Visitor Counter : 35

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 04 APR 2025 3:16PM by PIB Delhi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.

Prime Minister reiterated India’s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. Enunciating India’s people-centric approach to the relationship, Prime Minister highlighted that cooperation between the two countries has brought tangible benefits to the people of both countries. He underlined India’s desire to forge a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh based on pragmatism.

Prime Minister urged that rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided. On the border, strict enforcement of the law and prevention of illegal border crossings, especially at night, are necessary for maintaining border security and stability. Bilateral mechanism could meet as appropriate to review and take forward our ties.

Prime Minister underlined India’s concerns related to the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, and expressed his expectation that the Government of Bangladesh would ensure their security, including by thoroughly investigating the cases of atrocities committed against them.

Prime Minister congratulated Bangladesh on assuming the Chair of BIMSTEC and looked forward to the forum further advancing regional cooperation under its leadership. The leaders agreed to enhance consultations and cooperation to advance regional integration, including under the BIMSTEC framework.

Prime Minister expressed his conviction that all issues of mutual interest between the two countries would continue to be addressed and resolved bilaterally through constructive discussions, in the interest of their long standing and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship.

 

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(Release ID: 2118736) Visitor Counter : 55

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 04 APR 2025 9:43AM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok today. Expressing condolences over devastation in recent earthquake, Shri Modi reassured India’s assistance to sisters and brothers of Myanmar in this critical time. Both leaders discussed bilateral relations between India and Myanmar, particularly in sectors like connectivity, capacity building, infrastructure development and more.

In a post on X, he wrote:

“Met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. Once again expressed condolences on the loss of lives and damage of property in the wake of the recent earthquake. India is doing whatever is possible to assist our sisters and brothers of Myanmar in this critical time. 

We also discussed bilateral relations between India and Myanmar, particularly in sectors like connectivity, capacity building, infrastructure development and more.”

 

 

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