News Headlines : 21st February 2022

  • Over 94 Lakh farmers benefitted with MSP value of over one lakh 36 thousand 350 crore rupees till date, says Government.
  • PM addresses a webinar on positive impact of Union Budget 2022 on the education and skill sector.
  • Elaborates on five aspects: universalization of quality education; skill development; inclusion of India’s ancient experience and knowledge of urban planning and designing into education; internationalization and focus on Animation Visual Effects Gaming Comic.
  • PM said Empowering our youth who are future nation builder, is empowering India’s future.
  • Modi said in webinar it was digital connectivity that kept the country’s education system going during the pandemic. Innovation is ensuring inclusion in our country. Now going even further, country is moving towards integration
  • He said it is critical to prepare the ‘demographic dividend’ of the country as per the demands of the changing job roles
  • “Budget is not just an account of statistics, budget, if implemented properly, can bring great transformation even with limited resources” said PM.
  • Campaigning for fourth phase Assembly Elections in Uttar Pradesh ends.
  • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asks Industry leaders to explore ways to strengthen financial sector.
  • To display scientific legacy and technology prowess, week-long commemoration, Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate to be held tomorrow across the country.
  • Ministry of External Affairs to organise Craft Festival – COALESCENCE from Wednesday in New Delhi.
  • Drugs Controller General of India grants Emergency Use Authorisation to COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax for children between 12-18 years of age. 
  • Effective management of India-Bangladesh border is key for facilitating economic linkages and people-to-people contact, says Government.