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Government Schemes and Initiatives
'Chakshu' Facility on 'Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)' and Sanchar Sathi Portal
- About Digital Intelligence Platform: Developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
- Chakshu: A new feature on the Sanchar Sathi portal.
- Purpose: Allows citizens to report suspected fraudulent communication through call, SMS, or WhatsApp.
ADITI Scheme Launched during DefConnect 2024
- Objective: Promotes defense tech innovations, aiming to develop 30 critical technologies.
- Eligibility: Start-ups can receive up to Rs 25 crore grant.
- By: iDEX framework of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
- Expansion: iDEX Prime expanded to Rs 10 crore assistance.
Inauguration of India's First National Dolphin Research Center (NDRC)
- Location: India's first NDRC inaugurated.
- National Aquatic Animal: Ganges dolphin, locally known as "Sugandhi."
- Habitat: Found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna river system.
- Conservation Initiatives: Project Dolphin (2021) and protected habitats such as Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary in Bihar.
- National Dolphin Day: 5th October is declared National Dolphin Day.
School Soil Health Programme and Fertilizer Quality Control Portal Launched
- Initiative: Joint effort between the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the Department of School Education and Literacy.
- Focus: Enhancing soil health awareness among students.
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024
- Objective: Aims to boost Electric Vehicle adoption with Rs 500 crore fund for 4 months.
- Focus: Accelerating adoption of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
- Eligible Categories: Electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers for commercial use, as well as privately or corporate owned vehicles with advanced battery technology.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries.
