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'NITI for States' digital platform
GS Paper II
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Recently, the Information Technology Minister unveiled the NITI for States (NFS) digital platform to strengthen cooperation between the Centre and states in achieving growth objectives.
GS Paper III
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Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024).
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