India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey today informed Rajya Sabha that the legal framework for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is provided through Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, Schedule VIl of the Act and Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014. Every CSR mandated company having net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more or turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more or net profit of Rs. 5 crore or more durin...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey today informed Rajya Sabha that the Living Roots Festival was scheduled to be held from 13th to 15th March 2026 at Bikaner House and India Gate, New Delhi. However, the event could not be held as the same was cancelled. The Ministry is organizing Business Conclave, a conference-oriented programme that will run concurrently with the Bharat Tribe Fest, to focus on p...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Financial Year Budget Allocation (in crore) NM-ICPS 1 2024-25 815 2 2025-26 750.6 RDI Scheme 3 2025-26 20,000 Components Total Expenditure (Rs. Cr) IndiaAI Compute Capacity 4563.36 IndiaAI Foundation Models 1971.37 IndiaAI Datasets Platform 199.55 IndiaAI Application Development Initiative 689.05 IndiaAI FutureSkills 882.94 IndiaAI Startup Financing 1942.5 Safe & Trusted AI 20.46 IndiaAI Overhe...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Modified UDAN for a period of ten years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 with a total outlay of Rs.28,840 crore with the budgetary support of the Government of India. Impact: The key components of the scheme are as under: (a) Development of Aerodromes (CAPEX) Under...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, sought the blessings of Maa Kaalratri and prayed that her grace enriches everyone's life with courage, resolve and success. The Prime Minister said that the worship of the Goddess instils renewed self-confidence among devotees and fills everyone with a new sense of energy. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse- "वामपादोल्ल&#...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: References At railway stations across India, a quiet transformation is underway, bringing local craftsmanship into the heart of everyday journeys. The One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative of Indian Railways, introduced in the Union Budget 2022-23, promotes indigenous products by creating dedicated retail spaces that provide market access to local artisans and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), generate sustainable livelihoods, and sho...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Fund allocation (Rs. Crores) Utilisation FY 2023 - 24 100 0.11 FY 2024 - 25 300 46.26 FY 2025 - 26 300 203.75 (Revised Estimate) (Rs. Crores) (as on 19th March 2026) The Government of India is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with an objective to make India a global hub of production, usage and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. India's Green Hydrogen production capacity is likely t...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah congratulated Shri Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, and all the legislators who supported the passage of the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the state. In a post on X Shri Amit Shah said, "Ensuring a uniform law for every citizen in the country has been a commitment of our party since its inception. Under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, our party's state g...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CPGRAMS/PG Portal Report for all scholarship Grievances (including NFST scheme) Name Brought Forward Received During Disposed During Average Disposal Days Scholarship 3 825 828 2 Period of Report: 01/04/2025 to 23/03/2026 Schemes The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey today informed Rajya Sabha that under the scheme of "National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students...
India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Scientists have unraveled the long-standing mystery behind the formation of mesoporous tin oxide (SnO) beads, an advanced material widely used in sensing and energy applications. This can help control the size, shape and related parameters of the particles which are critical for enhancing performance in gas sensors, lithium-ion batteries, and advanced solar cells. Mesoporous SnO₂ beads are valued for their high surface area...