As part of this initiative, the Company will conduct various activities across the allotted districts in the  States of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and Tamil Nadu . An extensive list  of activities have been  planned to enhance farmers’ awareness and educate them regarding the features of the  crop insurance scheme, including coverage details, enrolment norms, and claims procedures. This includes various extensive on-ground programmes activities such as Fasal Bima Pathshalas, farmer workshops, Kisan Melas, and special enrolment-driven interactions targeted towards women farmers.

To further boost awareness amongst farmers, SBI General Insurance will be conducting door-to-door campaigns, educational initiatives in schools and colleges, localised engagement through bike rallies, boat outreach, street plays, and cultural performances. Distribution of pamphlets, FAQs, and widespread outdoor advertising using hoardings, banners, and posters will also be carried out  to amplify the campaign at the village, block and district level.

Complementing these ground activities, a robust digital and social media campaign in regional languages will further increase the impact of this initiative.

Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO, SBI General Insurance, said, At SBI General Insurance, our mission has always been to strengthen the resilience and progress of India’s farming community. Farmers are the backbone of our nation’s economy, and supporting them is a privilege we deeply value.

Crop Insurance Week provides us with a meaningful platform to engage more closely with farmers, simplify their understanding of the scheme, and ensure they are well-informed about the protection available to them. By working collaboratively with government bodies and institutional partners, we aim to ensure that the enrolment process remains smooth and on-ground execution is timely and effective. Every year, we participate in national-level initiatives that reflect our commitment to building trust, widening financial protection, and contributing to sustainable and inclusive growth across rural India.”

Through this campaign, SBI General Insurance will focus on reaching farmers of the Rabi 2025–26 season to enhance awareness about the provisions and benefits of PMFBY. These efforts reaffirm the company’s commitment to empowering farmers, strengthening agricultural resilience, and contributing to the Government’s vision of an Atmanirbhar and resilient agricultural sector.

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Alongside the extension, the government has initiated the process to find his long-term successor. A three-member Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) has been constituted, headed by PESB Chairperson Mallika Srinivasan. Newly appointed Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal will serve as a member, while former IOCL Chairman B. Ashok has been included as an outside expert of eminence.

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The MoU was signed by Mr. Satyendra Rai, Executive Director (Digital Transformation), NMDC Limited, and Dean of Research & Development, IIT Kanpur, in the presence of Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, Project Director, Project Leads, and Officials from NMDC and I-Hub NTIHAC Foundation (C3iHub).

Under the MoU, IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub will support NMDC in cyber risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, security governance, incident response planning, and benchmarking of Security Operations Centre (SOC) models. The partnership will also explore AI/ML-driven solutions, digital twins, predictive maintenance frameworks, and advanced data analytics to enhance operational efficiency across NMDC’s mining ecosystem.

During the MoU signing ceremony, Prof Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said, “At IIT Kanpur, we have a strong research expertise in the domains of cybersecurity and AI, addressing challenges of national interest. I am confident that this collaboration will not only strengthen cyber resilience across NMDC’s operations but also foster the development of transformative technologies in AI, machine learning, and smart industrial systems in mining applications.”

Both institutions will jointly undertake research, capacity-building programs, and technology pilots, with successful proofs-of-concept evaluated for scalable deployment. The collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening cyber resilience and accelerating digital transformation in India’s mining sector.

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The IES initiative, which is envisioned as the unified, secure, and interoperable digital backbone for the entire energy value chain, is being advanced with REC Limited as the Nodal Agency and FSR Global as the Knowledge Partner.

The focus of today’s meeting was the collective review and strategic discussion on the two core foundational elements of the initiative: the draft IES Strategy Document (version 0.1) and the IES Architecture Document (version 0.1).

The Taskforce—comprising domain experts from technology, the power sector, and regulatory bodies—engaged in an in-depth roundtable discussion following the presentations of the documents. The objective of the dialogue was to capture high-level strategic guidance from all members.

The meeting was attended by Taskforce Chairman Dr. Ram Sewak Sharma (Former DG of UIDAI, Former CEO, National Health Authority (NHA)); Chief Architect Sh. Pramod Verma (Co-founder, FIDE; former Chief Architect, Aadhaar); Vice Chair Sh. Pradeep Kumar Pujari (Distinguished Fellow, FSR Global; Former Chairman CERC, Former Secretary Power); and members including Sh. Ghanshyam Prasad (Chairperson, CEA); Sh. Alok Kumar (DG, AIDA); Sh. Jitendra Srivastava (CMD, REC Limited); Sh. S. K. Soonee (Former CMD, Grid India); Sh. Vikram Gandotra (President Elect, IEEMA); Ms. Swetha Ravi Kumar (Executive Director, FSR Global); Sh. Sujith Nair (CEO, FIDE); Sh. Prince Dhawan (ED, REC Limited); Sh. Raveesh Gupta (MD, PVVNL); Sh. Debjani Ghosh (Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog); and Sh. Shashank Mishra (Joint Secretary (Distribution), MoP), among others.

Shri Jitendra Srivastava, CMD, REC Limited (Nodal Agency for IES), said, “Today’s meeting is a pivotal milestone in our shared national ambition to create a unified, open, and future-ready digital backbone for India’s entire energy sector. The IES Strategy and Architecture documents are vital frameworks that will be enriched by the collective wisdom and guidance of our esteemed Taskforce members. The inputs received will help consolidate the framework and shape the pathway toward refinement and the pilot phase.”

The India Energy Stack, defined as a DPI, aims to identify and connect stakeholders and assets, and facilitate open data exchange through uniform specifications and standards, thereby unlocking transparent, reliable, inclusive, efficient, and affordable energy access. By establishing common digital protocols, open APIs, and federated registries, IES will bridge existing silos, enable real-time data exchange, and foster innovation, ultimately unlocking operational efficiency for DISCOMs, accelerating the integration of renewable energy, supporting green energy markets, and delivering consumer-centric power services. The Members articulated that what Aadhaar did for identity and UPI achieved for digital payments, the IES will accomplish for the power sector.

The guidance and inputs received from the Taskforce members in this meeting will be instrumental in consolidating the foundational framework and shaping the subsequent steps, including the refinement of the documents and the commencement of the initiative’s pilot phase. The Taskforce meetings will now be held on a monthly basis to ensure timely progress and alignment of the project.

The India Energy Stack (IES) project is scheduled to be completed by July 2026.

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SCOPE has been an active participant in various consultative processes and stakeholder discussions leading to the formulation of the Labour Codes, contributing perspectives from the public sector and supporting the Government’s reform agenda.

The four Labour Codes—on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions — are poised to bring transformative changes that safeguard the interests of all categories of workers across formal and informal sectors. By expanding social security coverage, strengthening worker protection, promoting gender equality, and enabling a more conducive environment for industry and employment growth, these reforms embody the spirit of social justice and inclusive development.

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SCOPE has been an active participant in various consultative processes and stakeholder discussions leading to the formulation of the Labour Codes, contributing perspectives from the public sector and supporting the Government’s reform agenda.

The four Labour Codes—on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions — are poised to bring transformative changes that safeguard the interests of all categories of workers across formal and informal sectors. By expanding social security coverage, strengthening worker protection, promoting gender equality, and enabling a more conducive environment for industry and employment growth, these reforms embody the spirit of social justice and inclusive development.

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The codes further mandate double wages for overtime, full health protection for those employed in hazardous industries, and stronger safeguards aligned with international standards of social justice. Together, these reforms represent a significant step toward a more inclusive, secure, and future-ready workforce, supporting India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

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Neeraj Mittal, IAS (TN:92), Secretary, Telecommunications, has been shifted as Secretary, Petroleum and Natural Gas, and will take charge after the superannuation of Pankaj Jain, IAS (AM:90), who has been named Member Secretary of the Eighth Central Pay Commission. The government has also appointed Sunil Paliwal, IAS (TN:93), Chairperson, Chennai Port Trust, as Chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India. In another key move, Srivatsa Krishna, IAS (KN:94), has been appointed Secretary, Tourism, succeeding Vidyavathi. Additionally, Atish Chandra, IAS (BH:94), Special Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, has been designated as OSD, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, effective February 1, 2026. These appointments reflect the government’s continued efforts to strengthen administrative leadership across critical sectors such as telecommunications, petroleum, social justice, tourism, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.

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