Indian badminton veteran Ashwini Ponnappa bid an emotional farewell to her Olympic career on July, 2024, at the Paris Games. The announcement came after she and her partner Tanisha Crasto faced their third consecutive defeat in the women’s doubles competition.
Ashwini, 34, was participating in her third Olympics. Her journey through these global sporting events has been a testimony to her stamina and prowess in the sport.
Single National Software Network for PACS Computerization
The Government of India is implementing a ₹2,516 Crore project for the computerization of functional Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).
This initiative aims to integrate PACS with an ERP-based national software, linking them with NABARD through State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).
As of July, 2024, 25,904 PACS across 27 states and UTs are onboarded on this ERP system.
Tamil Epigrapher V. Vedachalam Honoured with Prestigious V Venkayya Epigraphy Award
The year 2024 marks a significant milestone in the field of Indian epigraphy as V Vedachalam, a renowned Tamil epigrapher and historian, receives the prestigious V Venkayya Epigraphy Award.
This accolade not only recognizes Dr Vedachalam’s extensive contributions to the field but also highlights the continuing importance of epigraphic studies in understanding India’s rich historical tapestry.
ICG Launches ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ to Enhance Training Protocols
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) unveiled its new ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ during the inaugural ‘Annual Operational Sea Training Conference’ held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on July, 2024. This advanced software aims to improve training protocols and maintain consistency across all ICG platforms.
Education Minister Launches NATS 2.0 and Disburses Rs. 100 Crore Stipends
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 portal and disbursed Rs. 100 crore in stipends to apprentices via Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT).
The initiative aims to enhance employability skills for young graduates and diploma holders across various sectors, including IT, manufacturing, and automobiles.
Indian Army Launches E-SeHAT Tele-Consultancy for Veterans
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has introduced the Electronic Services e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation (E-SeHAT) module as of July, 2024. This initiative allows ECHS beneficiaries to receive online medical consultations from their homes, eliminating the need to visit ECHS Polyclinics. The E-SeHAT module offers structured, video-based consultations, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery for veterans by providing timely and quality medical care remotely.
UP Assembly Passes Amended Anti-Conversion Bill
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on July, passed the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that enhances punishment for forced conversions. The punishment for marrying a woman by deceiving her or converting her religion was 10 years with a fine of ₹50,000. The new Bill now enhances punishment to life imprisonment.