AI-based tool Legal Research Analysis Assistant (LegRAA) has been developed by the Artificial Intelligence Division of NIC and Centre of Excellence for eCourts

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The eCourts Mission Mode Project, under the National e-Governance Plan, is being implemented by Department of Justice in coordination with eCommittee, Supreme Court of India. Under the Phase-III of the Project, there is a provision for adoption of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance judicial efficiency, for which an amount of Rs.53.57 crore has been earmarked under the Future Technological Advan...


Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) 2.0 Scheme aims at leveraging technology to develop and enhance the outreach of people friendly solution platforms for legal services

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) 2.0 Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme for pan India implementation, including all the districts of Gujarat, for the period of 2026-31. DISHA 2.0 aims at leveraging technology to develop and enhance the outreach of people friendly solution platforms for legal services. It includes four components viz. Tele-Law: Reaching the Unreached (free pre litigation advic...


To safeguard the rights of depositor/members of multi-State Cooperative Societies, various measures have been introduced through Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) (Amendment) Act & Rules, 2023

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Cooperative Societies registered under the provisions of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, function as autonomous cooperative organisations and are accountable to their members. The MSCS Act, 2002 provides for provisions related to inquiry, inspection, winding up of societies, appointment of liquidators, offences, penalties and cognizance of offences. Whenever a complaint discloses the commission of cognizabl...


e-Courts Mission Mode Project is being implemented in a phased manner across the country with objective of strengthening use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the judicial system

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. High Court High Court/ Total Cases e-filed HC DC Total 1. Allahabad* District Court 0 19,305 19,305 2. Andhra Pradesh Both Court 28,754 874 29,628 3. Bombay Both Court 4,40,054 30,36,217 34,76,271 4. Calcutta Both Court 14,089 3,264 17,353 5. Chhattisgarh Both Court 1,089 5,059 6,148 6. Delhi* District Court 0 19,12,282 19,12,282 7a. Gauhati - Arunachal Pradesh Both Court 0 0 0 7b...


Geological Survey of India Gets Its First Woman Director General

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Smt. Varsha Ashok Aglawe has assumed charge as the 54th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), becoming the first woman to head India's premier geoscientific organisation in its 176-year history. She succeeds Shri Asit Saha, who served as Director General from 27th July 2024 to 31st July 2026. A distinguished geoscientist with more than three decades of professional experience, Smt. Aglawe joined GSI in 1992 aft...


Cabinet approves 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)' for Development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic Projects with Energy Storage Systems with a total outlay of Rs.5,070 crore

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)', a Scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with a total outlay of Rs.5,070 crore. The scheme envisages the development of 5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems having a minimum storag...


Union Minister of State Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel Releases "51 Stories of Panchayats Bringing Change for Good Governance" Compendium in New Delhi

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, released a compendium titled "51 Stories of Panchayats Bringing Change for Good Governance" (51 कहानियां बदलाव की, पंचायत सुराज की), today in New Delhi....


India's ethanol blended petrol programme balances food security, farmer welfare and energy security

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Feedstock (ESY 2025-26) Ethanol price paid Maize Rs.71.86/litre Sugarcane Juice/Syrup Rs.65.61/litre Damaged Foodgrains Rs.64.00/litre B-heavy Molasses Rs.60.73/litre FCI Rice Rs.60.32/litre C-heavy Molasses Rs.57.97/litre The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme is a key national initiative to enhance India's energy security, reduce dependence on imported crude oil and support farmers while safeguarding food securi...


Indian Railways Successfully Transports India's First Live Donor Heart by Train; Vande Bharat Express Enables Life-saving Mission from Surat to Ahmedabad

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has achieved a historic milestone in the field of healthcare by successfully transporting a live donor heart by train for the first time in India. The life-saving organ was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, ensuring its safe and timely arrival for transplantation at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad. ...


EXPANSION OF SARAS AAJEEVIKA AND MARKET ACCESS FOR RURAL WOMEN SHGS

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the Ministry of Rural Development is strengthening market access for Self Help Groups (SHGs) products through retail stores, organisation of SARAS Melas and promotion of SHG products through the digital marketing platform across the country, including Rajasthan. As per the Ministry's guidelines all State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs), including...