Custom Hiring Scheme turns lifeline for small farmers in Shahdol

IANS | May 3, 2025 9:44 PM

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), May 3 (IANS) The Custom Hiring Scheme, launched under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) by the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is transforming rural agriculture and empowering small farmers across India. In Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, the scheme has become a game-changer by not only increasing productivity but also opening avenues for self-employment and income generation.

Uttar Pradesh embarks on ambitious AI upskilling mission across key sectors

IANS | May 2, 2025 9:16 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) In a significant move to position Uttar Pradesh at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, the Yogi Adityanath-led government is rolling out an ambitious AI workforce development initiative. The programme is designed to create a digitally skilled population. It will see six major departments driving AI-specific training across the state.

Modi govt conceded to Cong's unyielding demand on caste census, says CWC

IANS | May 2, 2025 9:04 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution on Friday, hailing the grand old party’s aggressive and persistent push for the caste census and said that the repeated ‘jitni abaadi, utna haq’ pitch by Rahul Gandhi ‘forced’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to announce caste count on the national level.

Yogi govt's bold push to make schools sports hubs in Uttar Pradesh

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:25 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is embarking on an ambitious mission to turn over 1.34 lakh council schools across the state into breeding grounds for international sports talent. In a landmark initiative aimed at discovering and grooming young athletes from rural and underrepresented areas, these schools will now offer professional-level sports training modelled after the Sports Authority of India (SAI).