Increase In Export of Processed Food

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Category 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Processed-Food Export (ITC HS Chapter 16-23) 13078.4 10881.8 10097.97 The total export value of the processed food products from India in the last three years are as follows: Figures in US$ Million Source: DGCIS, Kolkata Major food export destination countries for India are USA, UAE, Bangladesh, State of Libya, Sudan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Thailand, Tanzania, etc. Agricultural & Pr...


Government Issues Accessibility Guidelines for OTT Platforms; Mandates Features for Hearing and Visually Impaired Audiences

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued Guidelines for Accessibility of Content on Platforms of Publishers of Online Curated Content (OTT Platforms) for Persons with Hearing and Visual Impairment on 06.02.2026. The guidelines are available for public access at Ministry's website under following path: https://mib.gov.in -> Home ->Documents ->Acts, Policies & Guidelines The guidelines aim to ensure that audio-...


ASSESSMENT OF IMPORTS IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government is regularly monitoring India's exports and imports of Textiles & Apparel, including handicrafts, across global markets. The export of Textile and Apparel products from Erode district during the period from April 2025 to January 2026 stood at Rs. 2,290 crore. During the period April 2025 to January 2026, Tamil Nadu's exports of textiles and apparel (including handicrafts) stood at Rs.57,858.7 crore, registering a gr...


ENUMERATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE OF WOMEN ENGAGED IN HOME-BASED TEXTILE WORK

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/UT-wise female Labour Force Participation Rate, 2023-24 (in percent) SL State/UT Female LFPR(%) 1 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 38.0 2 Andhra Pradesh 35.8 3 Arunachal Pradesh 49.9 4 Assam 36.8 5 Bihar 20.3 6 Chandigarh 25.0 7 Chhattisgarh 46.1 8 Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu 34.7 9 Delhi 14.5 10 Goa 22.9 11 Gujarat 35.8 12 Haryana 18.8 13 Himachal Pradesh 56.2 14 Jammu & Kashmir ...


UIDAI enabling multi-modal authentication, facilitating periodic updation of details and strengthening infrastructure to mitigate authentication-related issues

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Aadhaar is the world's largest biometric identity system maintained by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) with approximately 134 crore live Aadhaar holders. It has completed more than 17,000 crore authentication transactions. Aadhaar for public welfare: Aadhaar has emerged as a foundational identity for delivery of benefits and services across Central and State Government schemes. It is supported by near-universal...


Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) Organises "Niveshak Shivir" in Bhubaneswar

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), successfully organised a "Niveshak Shivir" in Bhubaneswar on 27th March 2026. The event was held in Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar and served as a comprehensive facilitation platform for investor...


Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, today introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, following its approval by the Union Cabinet. The Bill marks a significant milestone in the Government's efforts to promote Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, while advancing a governance framework based on trust and proportionate regulation. The Bill proposes: The B...


Union Budget 2026-27: Strengthening SEZs for Global Competitiveness & Growth

India, March 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways SEZ is a specifically delineated duty-free enclave and deemed to be a territory outside the customs territory of India for authorized operations. SEZ units are set up for the manufacture of goods, for rendering of services and providing warehousing services through Free Trade Warehousing Zones. One-Time Concessional DTA Sales: A Strategic Boost to SEZ Manufacturing Units Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) means the whole ...


Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Signs MoU with Delhi Police to Strengthen Smart Policing Capabilities

India, March 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Police in a landmark step towards advancing technology-driven, indigenous, and secure policing solutions for the national capital. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage C-DOT's portfolio of cutting-edge, homegrown ...


Vice President Addresses 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Ranchi; Urges Students to Lead with Integrity, Social Responsibility and National Commitment

India, March 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the 15th Annual Convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi, in Jharkhand today. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President said that it was a pleasure to visit the Institute again after a gap of three years. Recalling his association with Jharkhand as its former Governor, he said that he had been following the Institute's journey with great inter...