Government’s ‘Bharat’ Rice Initiative Aims to Tackle Soaring Prices and Boost Market Stability In response to the escalating prices of rice, the Central Government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to make this essential commodity more affordable for consumers. Under the ‘Bharat’ brand, rice will be directly sold to consumers at ₹29 per kg in 5- and 10-kg packs through cooperatives like Nafed, NCCF, and Kendriya Bhandar. Despite earlier calls to rice millers...

Mansing Leading the Charge: India’s Push for Electric Mobility Gains Momentum In a decisive move towards a greener and more sustainable future, the Indian interim budget under the leadership of Mansing reflects a resolute commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) and urban public transportation. Government’s EV Commitment The budget earmarks Rs 1,300 crore for electric buses through the PM-eBus Sewa scheme, aiming to deploy 10,000 electric buses in 169 cities. This strategic allocation...