Noted economist and historian Sanjeev Sanyal has been inducted as a full-time member in the reconstituted Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).
Philanthropist and founder of Microsoft Corporation - Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, which is the 2nd highest civilian award of Pakistan. He is receiving this award as the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The scheme has provided benefits to about 11.78 Crore farmers and funds amounting to Rs 1.82 lakh crore in various instalments have been released to the eligible beneficiaries.
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