Earth Hour is to be observed from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight. The day is the world’s largest grassroots movement where people switch off non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change.
The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) has signed an MoU with the Rural Development Ministry to promote rural entrepreneurship. IIE will work as the National Resource Organisation (NRO) for the Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) of NRLM.
Himachal Pradesh ranks 1st among 10 states in implementation of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission. In 2021-22, it formed 420 SHGs and distributed revolving funds to 757 SHGs.
In terms of noise pollution, Moradabad of UP has been ranked the 2nd most polluted city in the world. 4 more Indian cities make it to the top 16: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report.
Dell Technologies, signed an agreement with Sikshana Foundation, to create ‘Grama Digi Vikasana’, which will provide digital and internet services in Gram Panchayats of Karnataka, with the support of Karnataka Government.
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