The World Bank has sanctioned a loan worth $125 million (about Rs. 1,000 crores) to the government of West Bengal to support its effort to help the poor and vulnerable groups access social protection services.
The Chief Election Commissioner of India heads the Election Commission of India. This power of the Election Commission of India is derived from Article 324 of the Constitution of India. Sushil Chandra is the current and 24th Chief Election Commissioner of India.
The week-long innovation celebration is being organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.