Minister for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh today announced a major expansion of Automatic Weather Stations. He said that the India Meteorological Department IMD will install 50 Automatic Weather Stations each in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune this year.   Dr Singh was addressing the 151st Foundation Day Celebration of the India Meteorological Department in New Delhi. The Minister said that forecast accuracy has improved by more than 40 to 50 per cent compared to earlier

NITI Aayog today released a report titled Achieving Efficiencies in the MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes. The report was launched by NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam in New Delhi.   The report outlined a strategic roadmap to strengthen the effectiveness of government support for the country’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Aayog informed that the report evaluates existing government schemes and programmes for the MSME sector and assesses the curre

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said veterans of the armed forces are the living pillars of national consciousness, symbols of collective courage, and sources of inspiration for future generations. Addressing the Armed Forces Veterans’ Day in New Delhi, the Minister said that the veterans contribute to every front of nation-building and guide the society with their qualities such as discipline, leadership, and courage. He stressed that the colour of the uniform and place