Day: 20 March 2026

# Summit emphasises bridging institutional and industry gaps to accelerate value creation, strengthen GCCs, and support India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, successfully concluded the RISE India Leadership Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and financial experts to deliberate on the role of strategic leadership in advancing India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, as envisioned…

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In a significant step towards strengthening India’s agriculture and horticulture sector, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the development of a ₹200-crore Banana Cluster aimed at enhancing productivity, value addition, and market linkages for banana farmers.   The Banana Cluster initiative is designed to create an integrated ecosystem encompassing cultivation, post-harvest management, processing, storage, and export facilitation. By focusing on improving infrastructure and supply chains, the project seeks to reduce post-harvest losses and ensure better price realization for farmers.   The initiative will also promote the adoption of modern…

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In a significant step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and holistic well-being among security forces, the Ministry of Ayush has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The MoU aims to promote Ayush-based preventive healthcare, wellness, yoga, stress management, and overall well-being among CISF personnel and their families.  The agreement was signed by Dr. A. Raghu, Adviser (Ayu.), Ministry of Ayush, and Smt. Pratibha Agarwal, Inspector General (Administration), CISF Headquarters, New Delhi. The signing ceremony took place in the…

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India has achieved a landmark milestone by successfully auctioning 200 mineral blocks during the financial year 2025–26, marking the highest number of auctions conducted in a single year since the introduction of the auction regime. This achievement reflects the growing effectiveness, transparency, and maturity of the mineral allocation framework in the country.   Out of the total auctions, 123 blocks were granted as Mining Leases (ML), enabling immediate commencement of production, while 77 were Composite Licences (CL), aimed at promoting systematic exploration followed by mining. Notably, 22 critical mineral blocks…

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