Centre is in the process of creating unique identification (UI) of farmers who availed government schemes. It will facilitate a farmer’s profile to link easily with various agricultural schemes.
Food Corporation of India (FCI) will start the bidding process for establishing 249 wheat storage silos in different locations. The Project, which is worth Rs. 12,000 crore, will be a public-private partnership.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $112 million to Assam for promoting skill development in the state. It will work towards establishing the Assam Skill University (ASU), capacity building of faculty and trainers, etc.
Virudhunagar District Collector disbursed financial assistance of Rs. 105.05 crore via banks to 2078 women SHGs through banks. The Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women facilitated the assistance.
Odisha Government has made a draft policy first transgender population. The policy, which may be approved in the future, envisions creating a respectful life for the transgender population.
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