JULY 2, 2019
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NATIONAL NEWS
High Powered Committee for 'Transformation of Indian agriculture'
- Prime Minister has constituted a high powered committee of chief ministers for transforming Indian agriculture and raising farmers income.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan
- Union Jal Shakti Minister has launched a water conservation campaign 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan' , with an emphasis on water deficit region. The campaign will run through citizen participation during the Monsoon 1 st October -30th November for states receiving the northeast retreating monsoons.
AFSPA extend in Nagaland till December end.
- Ministry of Home Affairs have extended The Armed forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another six months in Nagaland. The Act is implemented with effect from June 30 and will be in force till December end.
ECONOMIC AND FINANCE NEWS
SBI, NIIF in pact for funding infrastructure projects
- The State Bank of India has resigned a Memorandum of understanding with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund to boost availability of capital for infrastructure projects. The scope of the agreement includes equity investments, project financing, renewable energy support and take-out finance for operating assets.
SPORTS
Sports Journalists Federation of India 2019 Awards