Promoting sea cage farming and ornamental fish farming 

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying(MoFAH&D), Government of India is implementing a flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in all States/UTs including Maharashtra. Under the PMMSY promotion of mariculture activities and additional livelihood generating activities like ornamental fish farming and pearl farming are priority areas. During last 5 years and the current ...


STATUS OF GOLF TOURISM

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. Name of Project State Agency Sanction Date Amount sanctioned Amount Released 1. Project for Up- gradation of Golf Course at SAI Trivandrum Golf Club by the Sports Authority of India Kerala SAI 31-03-2017 2464.99 1232.49 State/ UT Circuit / Sanction Year Name of the Project Amount Sanctioned Amount Released Mizoram North East Circuit 2015-16 Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek. ...


NHAI Awards Contract for Construction of Gangaikonda Cholapuram Bypass on Kallagam to Meensurutti Section of NH-81 in Tamil Nadu

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NHAI has issued Letter of Award (LOA) for the construction of 7 km long two-lane with paved shoulder Greenfield Bypass to Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Kallagam to Meensurutti section of NH-81 in Tamil Nadu. The foundation stone of the project was laid by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 11th March 2026. The construction of the greenfield project includes development of 3.47 km long service/slip roads, 2 minor bridges, 2 VUPs, 3 LVUPs a...


With First-Mile Pick up, Last-Mile Delivery & In between Packaging, Indian Railways Strengthens its Parcel Freight Logistics through Mid-Mile Transportation

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For strengthening freight logistics and regional connectivity, Indian Railways has implemented a multi-pronged strategy to enhance freight efficiency, ensure seamless regional connectivity, and provide robust first-and-last-mile solutions.                                &#1...


POWER GENERATION CAPACITY FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Source Power Generation Capacity Addition (in MW) Coal 8,810 Gas 0  Thermal Total 8,810 Hydro 3,370 Wind 4,612.58 Solar 34,955.24 Bio Power 30.61 Small Hydro 58.06   Renewable Total 43,026.49   Nuclear Total 700 Total Capacity Addition 52,536.49 Category Installed Generation Capacity (MW) % Share in Total  Fossil Fuel Coal 2,21,210 42.5% Lignite 6,620 1.3% Gas 20,122 3.9% Di...


Welfare Schemes under Article 275(1) of the Constitution

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial Year Allocation to Chhattisgarh under Article 275(1) Grants (Rs. in Lakh) 2022-23 13853.43 2023-24 16195.69 2024-25 17290.23 Sl. No. District / Location Project Name Project approve/ sanction Year Fund Approved by PAC ( Rs. Lakh) 1 Bastar(35), Dantewada(18), Bijapur(38), Gariyaband(1), Surajpur(25), Balrampur(20), Bilaspur(10), Durg(31) Barbed wire fencing in Hostel/Ashram/EMRS (150 units) 2022-23 261 2...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR ENERGY PROJECTS

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The present installed nuclear power capacity in the country is 8,780 MW comprising of 24 nuclear power plants (excluding RAPS-1 - 100 MW). In addition, 18 nuclear power reactors with a total capacity of 13600 MW are under implementation, comprising of 8 nuclear reactors under construction (including PFBR - 500 MW) and 10 reactors under pre-project activities, which are expected to be completed progressively by 2031-32. In addition...


PRESS RELEASE OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ON BASE 2024=100 FOR FEBRUARY, 2026

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Highlights February, 2026 (Provisional) January, 2026 (Final) Rural Urban Combined Rural Urban Combined Inflation (%) CPI (General) 3.37 3.02 3.21 2.73 2.75 2.74 CFPI 3.46 3.48 3.47 1.96 2.44 2.13 Index CPI (General) 104.74 104.37 104.57 104.59 104.28 104.45 CFPI 103.79 104.04 103.88 103.89 104.31 104.04 S.No. Item Weight Inflation (%) Inflation (%) 1 Garlic     &#16...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES INAUGURAL SESSION OF THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the inaugural session of the Global Conference on the Role of Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) in New Delhi today (March 12, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that women play a vital role in all agricultural activities, including sowing, harvesting, processing, and transporting crops to markets. They work tirelessly in many areas, including fi...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: STRENGTHENING DISASTER MANAGEMENT

India, March 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The tripartite MoU between the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) aims to establish a collaborative academic and policy-support framework in Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction (DMRR), including launching a PhD programme, conducting policy-relevant research, developin...