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By admin: Jan. 7, 2025

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for the new building for the Central Ayurveda Research Institute

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Why in the news?

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for the new building for the Central Ayurveda Research Institute at Rohini, New Delhi.

Important points:

• The new facility, spanning 2.92 acres with an investment of Rs.187 crore, will feature a 100-bed research hospital dedicated to advancing Ayurveda research and providing healthcare services to the community. 
• The project is set to be completed within 30 months, further strengthening India’s leadership in traditional medicine.
• The 2.92 acre facility will combine tradition and innovation, offering new opportunities for holistic healing, specialized clinics, and skill development.

About the Institute:

• The Central Ayurveda Research Institute, established in 1979, has been a pioneer in clinical research in Ayurveda, particularly focusing on Preventive Cardiology and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). 
• This advanced infrastructure is expected to revolutionize research and patient care in Ayurveda, positioning CARI as a global leader in the integration of traditional and modern healthcare practices.
• The institute will also house cutting-edge clinical laboratories, physiotherapy units, and a well-equipped library to support its research and educational activities.

Union Minister of Food Processing Industries to Inaugurate 8th Edition of the Indus Food 2025

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Why in the news?

• Shri Chirag Paswan,Union Minister of Food Processing Industries will inaugurate 8th Edition of the Indus Food 2025 at India Exposition Mart Ltd, Gautam Budh Nagar, Greater Noida on 8th January 2025.  

Important points:

• Indusfood 2025 will behosting 2,300 exhibitors from over 30 countries with exhibition space of over 120,000 sq. m. in this edition. 

• The integrated trade fair will host over 7,500 international buyers and 15,000 Indian buyers/trade visitors,who are expected to be present during the show.

• The event format of Indusfood 2025, with these three concurrent trade fairs, has been meticulously designed to foster seamless cross-domain synergies across the farm-to-fork value chain. 

• It offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, facilitates meaningful business expansion, and provides invaluable market insights through targeted knowledge-sharing sessions. 

• This integrated approach ensures that participants can discover innovative solutions, forge strategic partnerships, and stay ahead in the evolving global F&B landscape.

• The 2025 edition will witness participation from 35 international chefs and 100 Indian delegates, alongside professionals from Delhi NCR. 

About Indus Food:

• Indus Food is Asia’s premier annual F&B trade exhibition organized by Trade Promotion Council of India with the support of the Department of Commerce, Government of Indiais set to mark yet another milestone in 2025 ; marking its debut as an integrated farm-to-fork trade show

PARTH Yojana

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Why in the news?

• Madhya Pradesh has launched an innovative scheme called PARTH Yojana (Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar).

Key points:

• The PARTH Yojana, short for Police Army Recruitment Training and Hunar, is a targeted initiative designed to prepare the youth of Madhya Pradesh for recruitment in defense and law enforcement agencies.

• Under this scheme, candidates will receive comprehensive pre-recruitment training, which includes physical fitness preparation, written examination coaching (focusing on subjects like general knowledge, mathematics, and English), and personality development guidance. 

• Training centers will be established at divisional levels, and the entire program will be overseen by district sports and youth welfare officers. 

• Support will also come from rural youth coordinators and departmental employees.

Objectives:

•  To prepare its youth both physically and mentally for careers in the Indian Army, police, paramilitary forces, and other such services.

• This initiative seeks to foster patriotism, skill development, and employability among the state’s energetic and patriotic youth.

15th edition of Aero India

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  Why in the news?

• The15th edition of Aero India - Asia’s biggest aero show - is scheduled to be held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka from February 10 to 14, 2025.

Key points:

•  The five-day event comprises a curtain raiser event, inaugural event, Defence Ministers’ Conclave, CEOs’ Round-Table, iDEX start-up event, breath-taking air shows, a large exhibition area comprising India Pavilion and a trade fair of aerospace companies.

•  The broadtheme is ‘The Runway to a Billion Opportunities’.

•  The first three days of the event (February 10th, 11th & 12th) will be business days, while 13th & 14th have been set as public days to allow people to witness the show. 

• The event will provide a platform for forging partnerships between foreign & Indian firms and the discovery of newer avenues in the global value chain to accelerate the indigenisation process.

About Aero India:

• Aero India is a biennial air show and aerospace and defenseexhibition held in Bengaluru, India. 

• The event is organized by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.

• Aero India attracts a large number of exhibitors from the world’s leading industries in the field of aerospace and defence. 

• It provides a unique opportunity for the industry to showcase their capabilities, products and services to the targeted audience.