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“Shatavari – For Better Health” Campaign Launched

On February 6, 2025, the Ministry of Ayush launched a nationwide species-specific campaign titled “Shatavari – For Better Health” to promote awareness of the medicinal benefits of Shatavari, particularly for women’s health. The event was led by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (IC), along with senior ministry officials.

The campaign aligns with India’s Panch Pran Goal for a developed nation by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shatavari has been recognized as a key resource in improving women’s health.

Key highlights:

  • NMPB’s Contribution: The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) has previously conducted similar campaigns for Amla, Moringa, Giloe, and Ashwagandha.
  • Financial Support: ₹18.9 Lakhs will be provided to eligible organizations to promote Shatavari’s cultivation and usage.
  • Long-term Impact: The campaign will aid in public awareness, sustainable management, and conservation of medicinal plants, reinforcing traditional medicine’s role in India’s healthcare.

This initiative strengthens the Ministry of Ayush’s ongoing efforts in promoting medicinal plants and holistic well-being across the nation.

Govt Increases Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute

On 22 January 2025, the government announced Increase in Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute.

The MSP for raw jute for the 2025-26 marketing season was raised to ₹5,650 per quintal. This is ₹315 higher than the 2024-25 season. The move aims to benefit 40 lakh families involved in jute production.

10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme

The Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, a flagship initiative to protect, educate, and empower girls in India. The inaugural event was held on January 22, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, attended by Union Ministers J. P. Nadda, Annapurna Devi, and Savitri Thakur.

Key achievements highlighted included:

  • Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB): Improved from 918 (2014-15) to 930 (2023-24).
  • Gross Enrolment Ratio of Girls: Increased from 75.51% to 78%.
  • Institutional Deliveries: Rose from 61% to 97.3%.
  • Antenatal Care Registrations (First Trimester): Increased from 61% to 80.5%.

The event featured women officers from the armed forces, paramilitary, Delhi Police, and international representatives from UNICEF, UN Women, and the World Bank. The celebrations, running from January 22 to March 8, 2025, concluded on International Women’s Day.

Launched on January 22, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BBBP has re-enrolled over 100,000 out-of-school girls and initiated impactful programs like the Yashaswini Bike Expedition and Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav. The Ministry remains committed to fostering a Viksit Bharat with gender equality and women’s empowerment at its core.

Entity Locker: Streamlining Efficient Business Document Management

Introduction of Entity Locker: Building on DigiLocker’s success, the government has launched a new digital platform called ‘Entity Locker’ for managing and verifying business and organizational documents.

Development and Target Audience: Developed by the National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), it serves corporations, MSMEs, trusts, startups, and societies.

Advanced Technology: Entity Locker integrates with various government and regulatory systems, providing features like real-time access to government databases, secure information sharing, Aadhaar-authenticated role-based access, and legally valid digital signatures. It offers 10 GB of encrypted cloud storage.

Alignment with Union Budget Goals: It aligns with the Union Budget 2024-25 goals to improve digital governance and ease of doing business.

Operational Efficiency: The platform aims to reduce administrative tasks, cut processing times, and enhance operational efficiency for businesses.

Seamless Connectivity: It connects with systems like the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).

Transparency and Security: Entity Locker ensures transparency and accountability by tracking document-related activities and enhancing document security.

Multiple Applications: Supports applications like vendor verification on procurement portals, MSME loan approvals, FSSAI compliance, registrations with GSTN, MCA, and tendering processes. Simplifies corporate annual filings.

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