Meghalaya signs reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, becomes 12th state to join framework

March 27, 2026 4:59 PM

Meghalaya signs reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, becomes 12th state to join framework

Meghalaya has become the 12th state to sign a reform-linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union government under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, marking a significant step towards sustainable and service-oriented rural water supply. The agreement formalises the state’s entry into the new reform-driven framework of the mission, which was approved by the Union Cabinet earlier this month. Centre-State Partnership for Water Security The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Mi...

India and Brazil Sign MoU to Strengthen Steel Supply Chain Cooperation

February 21, 2026 4:30 PM

India and Brazil Sign MoU to Strengthen Steel Supply Chain Cooperation

India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to enhance cooperation in mining and minerals required for the steel sector. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. The agreement provides an institutional framework for strengthening bilateral cooperation across the steel value chain, with a focus on promoting reliable and sustainable development of key raw mat...

Odisha, Meghalaya sign MoU to strengthen early childhood care and development

January 21, 2026 4:10 PM

Odisha, Meghalaya sign MoU to strengthen early childhood care and development

In a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED) through inter-state collaboration, the government of Odisha and the government of Meghalaya on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at mutual learning, capacity building, and the exchange of best practices in Early Childhood Development (ECD). According to an official statement, the MoU envisages collaboration between the two states to strengthen holistic Early Childhood Care,...

Department of Posts, Agriculture Ministry sign MoU to enable pan-India logistics for testing farm inputs

January 8, 2026 12:45 PM

Department of Posts, Agriculture Ministry sign MoU to enable pan-India logistics for testing farm inputs

In a move aimed at strengthening quality control of agricultural inputs, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a nationwide logistics mechanism for the transportation of pesticide, seed and fertiliser samples to designated laboratories across India. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotirad...

Department of Posts, Rural Development Ministry sign MoU to boost financial inclusion and livelihoods in villages

January 8, 2026 12:42 PM

Department of Posts, Rural Development Ministry sign MoU to boost financial inclusion and livelihoods in villages

In a step towards accelerating rural transformation, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial inclusion, promote livelihoods and enhance logistics and digital services for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and rural households across the country. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Union Mi...

Tripura signs MoU with National Bureau of Soil Survey to boost agricultural productivity

December 18, 2025 10:04 AM

Tripura signs MoU with National Bureau of Soil Survey to boost agricultural productivity

In a major step towards enhancing agricultural productivity and achieving self-sufficiency in foodgrain production, the Tripura Agriculture Department on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nagpur-based National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS and LUP). Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said the collaboration aims to carry out in-depth research on cultivable land across several districts of the state, paving the way fo...

IICT signs MoU for India-Australia creative collaboration at IFFI

November 22, 2025 3:17 PM

IICT signs MoU for India-Australia creative collaboration at IFFI

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia’s Deakin University during the ongoing Waves Bazaar, held alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025. The agreement, part of the Australia–India Creative Collaboration initiative in partnership with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), aims to advance innovation, academic excellence, and cross-disciplinary engagement in creative and technology-drive...

India, Israel sign MoU to boost defence cooperation and technology sharing

November 5, 2025 11:40 AM

India, Israel sign MoU to boost defence cooperation and technology sharing

India and Israel on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation to further strengthen their strategic partnership and enhance collaboration in advanced technologies, co-development, and co-production of defence systems. The agreement was inked during the 17th meeting of the India–Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation, held in Tel Aviv. The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Director General of the Israeli Ministry...

RITES Signs MoU with Etihad Rail to Expand Mobility Infrastructure Collaboration in UAE and Beyond

September 30, 2025 8:01 PM

RITES Signs MoU with Etihad Rail to Expand Mobility Infrastructure Collaboration in UAE and Beyond

RITES Limited, India's leading transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Etihad Rail to strengthen business collaboration in the mobility sector across the UAE and international markets. The agreement was formalized at the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, running from September 30 to October 2, 2025. The MoU was signed by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Mana...

India, Australia sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in food safety

September 26, 2025 10:38 PM

India, Australia sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in food safety

In a major step towards enhancing food safety collaboration, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday at the FSSAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The MoU was signed by Rajit Punhani, CEO of FSSAI, and Tom Black, First Assistant Secretary of DAFF, marking a key milestone in the growing India–Australia partnership. The agreement seeks to strengthen bila...