The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. It functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
KVIC is responsible for the planning, promotion, organisation and implementation of programmes aimed at developing khadi and other village industries in rural areas. It plays an important role in promoting rural livelihoods, generating employment and strengthening the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
KVIC operates at the national level, while Khadi and Village Industries Boards have been established at the state level to facilitate the implementation of its schemes and programmes in their respective states.
This institutional framework supports the development of village industries and promotes employment opportunities in rural areas.
KVIC aims to generate employment in rural areas, particularly for people who depend on traditional industries and local livelihoods.
It seeks to produce saleable goods through khadi and village industries, thereby supporting rural production, income generation and economic development.
KVIC aims to promote self-reliance among economically weaker sections by encouraging local production, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
KVIC works towards creating a strategic reserve of raw materials and implements to ensure their availability to producers engaged in khadi and village industries.
It promotes common service facilities for processing raw materials into semi-finished goods. It also supports facilities required for processing and marketing products made by village industries.
KVIC works to enhance the sale and marketing of khadi products, village-industry goods and handicrafts. These efforts help producers access markets and improve the commercial viability of their products.
The Commission encourages and promotes research into production techniques to improve productivity, quality and the efficiency of khadi and village industries.
KVIC works to ensure the genuineness of khadi products and establish quality standards for products associated with khadi and village industries.
KVIC contributes to rural development by supporting traditional industries, local entrepreneurship and employment generation. It also helps preserve traditional skills, promote indigenous products and strengthen rural economic self-reliance.
Its activities support the broader objectives of inclusive growth, sustainable livelihoods and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
INS Shreyas was recently launched by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. for the Indian Navy. It is the third of four Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) being built under the programme.
INS Shreyas is a next-generation offshore patrol vessel being constructed by GRSE Ltd., a defence public sector undertaking, for the Indian Navy.
The vessel's name, Shreyas, is derived from Sanskrit and means “Best” or “Most Excellent.” The names of these vessels reflect India's rich cultural heritage.
The vessel measures approximately 113 metres in length and 14.6 metres in width, making it suitable for extended maritime patrol and surveillance operations.
INS Shreyas is designed to achieve a maximum speed of 23 knots and an endurance of approximately 8,500 nautical miles. These capabilities will allow it to undertake extended missions across India's maritime zones.
The Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are designed to perform a wide range of maritime security tasks, including coastal and offshore asset protection, maritime interdiction, surveillance, mine warfare and special operations.
These vessels will strengthen the Indian Navy's ability to monitor maritime areas, protect offshore infrastructure and respond to emerging maritime security threats.
INS Shreyas will contribute to the protection of India's coastline, offshore installations and maritime approaches.
Its long endurance and offshore patrol capability will support sustained surveillance and maritime domain awareness.
Construction by GRSE Ltd. supports India's domestic shipbuilding industry and the broader objective of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.
A rare Red-Headed Vulture was recently sighted at an altitude of approximately 2,650 metres in Munsiyari, Uttarakhand.
The Red-Headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) is an Old World vulture native to South and parts of Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Asian King Vulture, Indian Black Vulture and Pondicherry Vulture.
It is an important scavenger that helps maintain ecological balance by feeding on the carcasses of dead animals.
The Red-Headed Vulture is a dark-coloured, medium-sized vulture distinguished by its bare reddish head and loose flaps of skin on the sides of its neck.
Its distinctive appearance makes it relatively easy to identify among other vulture species.
The species inhabits a variety of landscapes, including open country, cultivated areas, semi-desert regions, deciduous forests, foothills, river valleys and mountainous regions.
Although it is generally associated with lowland and open habitats, it can also occur in mountainous areas, as demonstrated by the recent sighting in Uttarakhand.
The Red-Headed Vulture is primarily distributed across South Asia, with small, separated populations in parts of Southeast Asia.
Its distribution includes India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Within India, it has been recorded in regions including Central India, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The Red-Headed Vulture is a scavenging bird that feeds mainly on the carcasses of dead animals. It generally locates food by sight.
By consuming carcasses, vultures help remove decaying organic matter and contribute to ecosystem health.
The breeding season of the Red-Headed Vulture typically occurs between November and January.
The Red-Headed Vulture was once widely distributed across India, but its population has declined considerably.
One of the major threats to vultures in the Indian subcontinent has been diclofenac poisoning. Diclofenac, a veterinary anti-inflammatory drug, can cause fatal kidney failure in vultures when they feed on the carcasses of treated livestock.
Other pressures, including habitat changes and reduced food availability, may also affect vulture populations.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) recently inaugurated critical trunk utility and amenity infrastructure for the Indian Navy under Project Seabird Phase IIA at the naval base in Karwar, Karnataka.
Project Seabird is India's largest naval infrastructure project. It involves the development and expansion of a major naval base at Karwar on the west coast of India, in Karnataka.
The project is intended to strengthen the Indian Navy's operational capabilities by providing modern infrastructure for warships, submarines, aircraft and naval personnel.
The project covers approximately 11,000 acres and includes specialised facilities such as a ship lift and a transfer system for docking and undocking ships and submarines.
The first phase involved the construction of a deep-sea harbour, breakwaters, dredging facilities, a township, a naval hospital, a dockyard uplift centre and a ship lift.
Phase I was commissioned in 2005, providing the foundation for the development of the naval base.
The development of Phase II of INS Kadamba commenced in 2011. This phase was divided into Phase IIA and Phase IIB to expand the naval base's infrastructure and operational capacity.
The expansion includes facilities to accommodate additional warships, a new Naval Air Station and supporting infrastructure for naval operations.
Phase IIA includes the development of essential utility and amenity infrastructure required to support the growing needs of the naval base.
The project will provide the Indian Navy with modern facilities to accommodate and maintain a larger fleet of warships and submarines, enhancing operational readiness.
Karwar's location on India's western coast makes it strategically important for maritime security and naval operations in the Arabian Sea and the wider Indian Ocean Region.
The expansion will provide additional berthing, maintenance and support facilities, helping reduce pressure on existing naval infrastructure.
Once the planned expansion is completed, the naval base is expected to accommodate approximately 32 warships and 23 submarines, along with hangars for several aircraft.
The completed project is intended to make Karwar one of the largest naval bases in the Eastern Hemisphere.
According to an analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is one of the infectious agents responsible for a substantial cancer burden worldwide in 2024.
The Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), also known as Human Herpesvirus 4 (HHV-4), belongs to the herpesvirus family. It is a common virus that infects people across the world.
Although many EBV infections do not cause noticeable illness, the virus can remain in the body throughout a person's life and is associated with certain cancers and other medical conditions.
EBV spreads primarily through saliva. Transmission can occur through kissing or sharing drinks, food, eating utensils and toothbrushes with an infected person.
Many people infected with EBV do not develop noticeable symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and marked fatigue.
The virus can cause infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as mono, particularly among teenagers and young adults.
After the initial infection, EBV remains in the body in a latent or dormant state. It can persist throughout a person's lifetime.
The virus may reactivate under certain circumstances, particularly when immune function is impaired. However, reactivation does not necessarily lead to illness or cancer.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies EBV as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning there is sufficient evidence that it can cause cancer in humans.
This classification identifies the strength of evidence that an agent can cause cancer; it does not mean that every person infected with EBV will develop cancer.
EBV is associated with several cancers and medical conditions, including:
Burkitt lymphoma, a type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a cancer affecting the upper part of the throat behind the nose.
Certain types of stomach cancer.
Some other lymphomas, particularly in people with weakened immune systems.
EBV has also been associated with multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system. However, multiple sclerosis is not a cancer.
Important distinction: Most people infected with EBV never develop cancer. The risk depends on several factors, including the type of cancer, immune status and other biological and environmental influences.
There is currently no specific treatment or routinely available vaccine for EBV infection. Most infections are managed through supportive care.
Drinking sufficient fluids, getting adequate rest and managing symptoms can help recovery. Medical advice should be sought if symptoms are severe or persistent.
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