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National Forest Week 2024: Focus on Indigenous knowledge and sustainability
- September 23, 2024
Source: Canadian Forest Industries
Canada is celebrating National Forest Week (NFW) from 22 -28 September 2024 with this year’s theme, “Two-Eyed Seeing: Welcoming all knowledge to sustain our forests.” Organized by the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC), NFW highlights the importance of Canada’s forests and promotes awareness of sustainable forestry practices.
Integrate traditional Indian knowledge with science and technology for modern youth, says IIT-Indore professor
- September 23, 2024
Source: The Hindu
Interdisciplinary research can go a long way in highlighting the richness of Indian knowledge to the contemporary research fraternity says Dr Ganti Suryanarayana Murthy, a professor at IIT-Indore and the national coordinator for Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). He called upon the academic fraternity to take the India’s traditional knowledge to the reach of the modern youth by integrating the same with science, technology and other allied fields.
1000 Tribal Home Stays to be promoted under Swadesh Darsan to Boost Local Tourism and Livelihood in Tribal Areas
- September 19, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in its meeting on 18th September, 2024 has approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with a total outlay of Rs.79,156 crore (Central Share: Rs.56,333 crore and State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore) for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities, by adopting saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts. This will cover around 63,000 villages benefitting more than 5 crore tribal people. It will cover 549 districts and 2,740 blocks spread across all tribal majority villages across 30 States / UTs.
Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
- September 18, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with total outlay of Rs.79,156 crore (Central Share: Rs.56,333 crore and State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore) for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities, by adopting saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts. This will cover around 63,000 villages benefitting more than 5 crore tribal people as announced in the Budget Speech 2024-25. It will cover 549 districts and 2,740 blocks spread across all tribal majority villages across 30 States / UTs.
Aadi Vyakhyan 06 Ė National Seminar on Preserving Tribal Languages Utilising Technology & Indian Multilingualism Policy and Practices
- September 14, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
A joint academic gathering under the title of Aadi Vyakhyan 06 Ė National Seminar on Preserving Tribal Languages Utilising Technology & Indian Multilingualism: Policy & Practices was organised by NTRI & CFEL, Visva-Bharati University at Bhasha Bhavana, Santiniketan in hybrid mode on 12 and 13 September 2024. More than 40 paper presenters including linguists, domain experts, field practitioners, scholars, & tribal community representatives from across the country presented their work on diverse sub-themes under the theme of the seminar.
Inauguration of Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) at Leh
- September 14, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) setup at Leh through virtual mode. CREATE will provide a Pashmina Wool Roving Facility, Training for development of production facility for Essential Oil Extraction from Roses and Other Flowers and Training for development of production facility for Bio-processing of available fruits and other raw materials. The machinery required for Pashmina wool roving has been installed, commissioned and is ready for operation. The Centre will enhance local productivity, product quality, economic potential and improve livelihoods for the local communities.
National Institute of Fashion Technology organizing CHHAAP-NIFT@Dilli Haat: Event highlights creative collaboration between NIFT students, alumni, and artisans
- September 02, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) along with the Ministry of Textiles is organizing CHHAAP-NIFT@Dilli Haat from 2nd to 15th September 2024 at Dilli Haat INA, New Delhi. The event has been named Chhaap- Impressions of an indelible stamp of India’s handloom and craft traditions. The event showcases the NIFT Craft Cluster Initiative, highlighting the creative collaboration between NIFT students, alumni, and artisans. Chhaap-NIFT@Dilli Haat is a testament to the institute’s unwavering dedication to showcasing the best of fashion and Indian craftsmanship.
How modern technologies and indigenous knowledge can transform agriculture in rural India
- August 24, 2024
Source: The Hindu Business Line
Reviving tradition with Innovation high time to harness the digital revolution and digitisation of food and land use. Indian agriculture is a core pillar of the Indian economy, embracing 45 per cent of the workforce and being the largest source of livelihood. Women comprise 33 per cent of the agriculture labour force and 48 per cent of the self-employed farmers in India.
IEC Campaign on PM-JANMAN mission, to raise awareness and ensure 100% saturation of Government Schemes in PVTG majority tribal areas, to run from 23rd August till 10th September, 2024
- August 23, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
Campaign to reach around 44.6 lakh individuals (10.7 lakh households) in 28.7 thousand PVTG habitations; To cover 16,500 villages, 15,000 Gram Panchayats and 1000 Talukas in 194 districts across the country. With an aim of reaching out to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) habitations and PVTG families in 194 districts across the country, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs is running a nationwide Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign and Beneficiary Saturation Camps for the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha AbhiyaN (PM-JANMAN), from 23rd August, 2024 till 10th September, 2024.
NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeastās unique vegan silk
- August 16, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
Eri Silk is renowned as the world’s only vegan silk, where, unlike other silks, the moth inside the cocoon is not killed. Instead, the moth naturally exits the cocoon, leaving it behind for us to use. This ethical and eco-friendly process sets Eri Silk apart, making it a symbol of compassion and sustainability in the textile industry. The Oeko-Tex certification, a rigorous standard that ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances and produced in environment friendly conditions, is a significant endorsement for Eri Silk. This achievement further cements the silk's status as a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Assam, highlighting its authenticity and regional importance. This certification marks a pivotal step in bringing Eri Silk closer to penetrating the global export market, expanding its reach, and establishing a strong international presence. The recognition underscores NEHHDC’s commitment to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Assam while embracing sustainable practices.