India-Australia ECTA Completes Four Years, Strengthening Bilateral Economic Partnership

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) completes four years since its signing today, marking an important milestone in the evolving economic partnership between India and Australia. Since its signing on 2 April 2022, the Agreement has played a pivotal role in enhancing trade flows, fostering industry linkages, and creating new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and employment in both c...


SLMS Portal Currently Operational for Monitoring Various Stages of Subordinate Legislations

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Subordinate Legislation Management System (SLMS) Portal is currently operational for monitoring the various stages of subordinate legislations like framing/drafting, laying, vetting and notification based on the recommendation of the Committee of Subordinate Legislation, Lok Sabha. Credentials have been shared with all the stakeholders comprising of Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Legislative D...


JAL JEEVAN MISSION AND ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To enable every rural household in the country to have assured potable water, since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with states, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal. This initiative facilitates adequate quantity of prescribed quality water on regular and long-term basis, through tap water connection. At the start the Mission, only 3.23 Crore (16.7%) rural households were reported to have tap wat...


MoFPI Schemes Driving Growth in Food Processing Sector with Robust Infrastructure and Farmer Benefits

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to promote and facilitate overall development of food processing sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its two Central Sector Schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). Further, a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Proce...


Defence exports skyrocket to record Rs 38,424 crore in Financial Year 2025-26, a massive 62.66% increase over previous fiscal

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence exports have touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a massive rise of Rs 14,802 crore (62.66%) over the previous fiscal year's figure of Rs 23,622 crore. In this landmark milestone, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and the private sector have contributed 54.84% and 45.16% respectively. This accomplishment of the Indian defence industry is in line with the Prime Mini...


Second meeting of Raksha Mantri-led IGoM on West Asia held in New Delhi

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and suggest proactive measures for its minimum impact on India, was held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on April 02, 2026. The IGoM deliberated upon the recent developments at length, and the next steps to be taken by the Government to mitigate any adverse im...


To Give Passengers a Better Experience Amid Rising Demand, Indian Railways Strengthens Services in Mumbai; Pursues Pending Land Acquisition for Bengaluru Local with State

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SN Location Details 1 Bandra Terminus 3 Pit Lines have been completed 2 Mumbai Central Platform extension for 24 LHB coaches 3 Jogeshwari 2 additional platforms 4 Dadar 1 additional platform 5 Vasai road 6 platforms, 3 pit lines and 5 stabling lines 6 Panvel-Kalamboli 5 platforms, 4 pit lines and 2 sick lines 7 Kalyan 6 platforms and 4 pit lines 8 LTT 4 platforms and 2 pit lines 9 Parel 6 platforms, 5 p...


Competence, Not Just Seniority, Will Define Future Leadership in Civil Services: Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somnathan at Sadhana Saptah Inauguration

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. T. V. Somnathan, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, addressed senior officials during Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah and said that building a strong learning culture within government institutions depends fundamentally on leadership. He said that when senior officers engage seriously with learning and lead by example, it shapes the behaviour of the entire organisation. Describing Mission Karmayogi as a national initiative, he sa...


Publication of record  2141 write-ups under National Anubhav Awards Scheme, 2026

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Anubhav initiative, launched in March 2015 by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) at the behest of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, provides a platform for documenting the administrative history of the country through sharing of knowledge, best practices, and administrative insights by retired and retiring employees. The National Anubhav Awards Scheme was introduced to recognize and incentivize outstanding contr...


Swachhata Pakhwada, 2026

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, the Legislative Department organized a pledge-taking ceremony today, 2nd April 2026, at Conference Hall, 2nd Floor of Shastri Bhawan. Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Legislative Department, administered the pledge to Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, other officers, staff members, including attached offices i.e. Official Language Wing (OL Wing) and Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan (VSP) along...