Development Processes & Development Industry

Pesticides: Leading Cause of Poisoning in India

In News A new research has shown that two in every three cases of poisoning in India are happening because of pesticide consumption either intentionally or unintentionally. Key Points It was titled Toxic Epidemiology of poisoning exhibited in Indian population from 2010 to 2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis. It revealed that pesticides were […]

Connected Commerce: NITI Aayog

In News Recently, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and Mastercard have released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’. About the Report It is based on five roundtable discussions which were held in October and November 2020. It highlighted key issues and opportunities on policy and […]

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has unveiled the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), almost three months after the Centre announced the plan. Background It was announced by the Prime Minister of India in January 2021 marking the five-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. The PM, at the Startup […]

Shaphari Scheme

In News Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has kicked off the Shaphari scheme to certify Shrimp hatcheries and farms that adopt good aquaculture practices. About Shaphari Scheme ‘Shaphari’ is a Sanskrit word that means superior quality of fishery products suitable for human consumption. It is a certification scheme developed by the Marine Products […]

Rebooting Opium Strategy

In News Recently, the Central government has decided to rope in the private sector to commence production of concentrated poppy straw from India’s opium crop. Background Two cultivation trials were conducted by two private firms in the crop years of 2017-18 and 2018-19. One of the firms purchased poppy straw of locally cultivated crops to […]

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