Other National Institutions

National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC): The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a new government-owned firm to be called the National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC). The NLMC will undertake monetisation of surplus land and building assets of central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) as well as government agencies. Apart from this, the NLMC will also advise …

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The Central government has notified the Director-General of Shipping as the national authority for recycling of ships under the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019. About NASR The national authority of ship recycling will be set up in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The location of the office will benefit the ship recycling yard owners situated in Alang, Gujarat …

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NSE IFSC (NSE International Exchange): NSE IFSC (NSE International Exchange) incorporated on 29th November 2016, is a fully-owned subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). Since, stock exchanges operating in the Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT) city are permitted to offer trading in securities in any currency other than the Indian rupee. NSE IFSC operates from GIFT City. Accordingly, NSE …

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Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC): ECGC Ltd. is wholly owned by the Government of India. It was set up in 1957 with the objective of promoting exports from the country by providing credit risk insurance and related services for exports. ECGC is essentially an export promotion organization, seeking to improve the competitiveness of the Indian …

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Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC): The Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC) has been constituted to advise the Ministry of Culture to focus attention on creativity at different levels of Indian society. Aims and Objectives: To evolve programmes which would focus attention on creativity at different levels of Indian society, and in different regions. …

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National Health Authority: The National Health Authority (NHA) has been constituted as an autonomous entity under the Society Registration Act, 1860 for effective implementation of PM-Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) in alliance with state governments. Functions: Formulation of PMJAY policies Development of operational guidelines Implementation mechanisms Coordination with state governments Monitoring and oversight of PMJAY amongst other. The State Health Agency …

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National Gallery of Modern Art: It is a premium art gallery under the Ministry of Culture. It was established in 1954 by then vice-president Dr S Radhakrishanan in the presence of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It is a repository of the cultural ethos of the country and showcases the changing art forms through the passage of the last hundred …

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National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation(NATMO): NATMO was established in 1997. It is a subordinate department under the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology. Functions: Compilation of the National Atlas of India in Hindi, English and other regional languages. Preparation of thematic maps based on socio-economic, physical, cultural, environmental, demographic and …

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