Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
- Ministry of AYUSH has setup CCRAS as an apex body for formulation, coordination, development and promotion of research in Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa on scientific lines and research activities in India.
- Under literary Research, about 3500 palm leaf /paper manuscripts including rare books have been digitized by CCRAS from the different parts of India.
- There are 30 research institutes running all over India under CCRAS and the funds are provided to CCRAS directly under Central Sector Scheme.
- Sowa-Rigpa (Science of healing) commonly known as Amchi system of medicine is one of the oldest, Living and well documented medical tradition of the world.
- It has been popularly practiced in Tibet, Magnolia, Bhutan, some parts of China, Nepal, Himalayan regions of India and few parts of former Soviet Union etc.
World Water Day
- World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on 22 March.
- The day focuses attention on the importance of universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in developing countries.
- UN-Water, an inter-agency entity of the United Nations selects a theme for each year.
- The theme for 2017 is 'Why waste water?'
Automotive Mission Plan 2026
- Automotive Mission Plan 2026 has been finalized jointly by the Government of India and Indian Automotive Industry.
- Aim –
- To bring the Indian Automotive Industry among the top three of the world in engineering, manufacture and exports of vehicles & components
- To grow growing in value to over 12% of India GDP and
- To generate an additional 65 million jobs.
- To propel the Indian Automotive industry to become the engine of the “Make in India” programme.
- To make the Indian Automotive Industry a significant contributor to the “Skill India” programme.
- Promote safe, efficient and comfortable mobility for every person in the country, with an eye on environmental protection and affordability through both public and personal transport options.
- To seek increase of net exports of the Indian Automotive industry several fold.
- Promote comprehensive and stable policy dispensation for all regulations impacting the industry.
