Union Agriculture Minister in Lok Sabha: Incomplete Irrigation Schemes and River-Linking Projects Back on Track under Our Government

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Replying to the detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare today, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan delivered a forceful and assertive response, stating unequivocally that the government led by Narendra Modi is not content with merely running an administration, it is committed to transforming society, improving lives, and s...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ENHANCEMENT OF INDIGENOUS CAPACITY IN NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. (UCIL), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) mandated to mine and process uranium ore in the country, has undertaken initiatives to enhance indigenous capability of Uranium mining. UCIL has planned to take up new uranium mining projects in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and has undertaken initiatives to establish mine and mill with a capacity of 2,...


Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Andhra Pradesh

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Funds released Funds Utilized 2014-15 600 600 2015-16 0.00 0.00 2016-17 675 675 2017-18 437.45 437.45 2018-19 1899.81 1899.81 2019-20 439.74 439.74 2020-21 3181.38 3181.38 2021-22 5652.385 5652.385 2022-23 1546 1546 2023-24 3538.38 3538.38 2024-25 3184.16 3184.16 2025-26 (till date) 1500 0.00 The details of the year-wise funds released and utilized under Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Andhra...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: REAL-TIME WEATHER UPDATES

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To improve India's weather forecasting capabilities, the Government has fully organized an institutional mechanism for strengthening the observational network and adopting new techniques and technology to integrate and assimilate all types of data through all computational and modelling supports for generating forecasts and warnings at a more granular scale of various severe weather events affecting the region. The India Meteorolo...


Keel laying of two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for ICG

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403, the second and third ship of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), was held at M/s YMPL, Ratnagiri on March 17, 2026.  With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, these ships will be capable of achieving a maximum speed of 23 knots. Measuring 117 meters in length and having a strength of 11 officers and 110 men, it will also feature state-of-the-art machinery and advanc...


Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organises National Youth Parliament Competitions

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organises National Youth Parliament Competitions annually for the students of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Universities/Colleges in coordination with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and the participating Universities/Colleges respectively, under the...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses retiring Members of Rajya Sabha

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed retiring Members of Rajya Sabha today. Expressing heartfelt gratitude for the chance to honor retiring colleagues, the Prime Minister noted that such occasions allow the House to rise above party lines and share a common sentiment. PM Modi remarked that whether members return or move into broader social service, their accumulated experience remains an asset to the nation. He observed tha...


Implementation of Van Dhan Yojana in Jammu and Kashmir

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri. Jual Oram today informed Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the scheme of Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM), provides financial support through Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) for establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) to foster the economic development of tribal populations by optimal utilization of natu...


TRAINING AND AWARENESS PROGRAMMES

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State Comp A of NPDD Comp B of NPDD NLM RGM Andhra Pradesh 358361 454645 42540 3463229 Arunachal Pradesh - - 180 1836 Assam 1000 - - 1484692 Bihar 3774 44121 - 2737811 Chhattisgarh 2672 - 4882 1173820 Goa 9303 Gujarat 3462220 Haryana 457706 Himachal Pradesh 9540 - - 1386269 Jammu & Kashmir 6000 - - 1653206 Jharkhand 11500 - 1000 1897927 Karnataka 14806 - 13000 5368976 Kerala ...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT UTTAR PRADESH FROM MARCH 19 TO 21

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Uttar Pradesh from March 19 to 21, 2026. On March 19, the President will visit Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya. She will perform Darshan and Aarti at various places within the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir and participate in Shri Ram Yantra Sthapana event. On March 20, the President will inaugurate the Nand Kishor Somani Oncology Block of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram at Vrindava...