Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company, introduced a 19-seater aircraft 'Hindustan 228' in a first of its kind attempt to develop small civil transport aircraft under the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme.
The government has raised the compensation to the kind of victims of Hit and Run Motor accidents to 2 lakh rupees in case of death which is an eight-fold increase from the current cap of 25 thousand rupees.
The President honoured 29 outstanding women achievers for their exceptional work towards women empowerment, especially the marginalized and vulnerable women. Overall, 28 awards were conferred, 14 awards each for the years 2020 and 2021.