India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As on Agriculture and Allied Activities - Advances Outstanding (Rs. in crore) 31.03.2021 13,84,815 31.03.2022 14,50,214 31.03.2023 18,18,907 31.03.2024 21,69,983 31.03.2025 23,67,024 The average monthly income and the average amount of outstanding loan per agricultural household in rural areas of the country are periodically estimated through the "Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households", conducted...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Rapid urbanisation is posing new and unique challenges in urban areas of large urban agglomerations that span even more than one district in many areas. Therefore, to address the issue of urban disaster risk management and have a focused approach towards urban issues, an enabling provision '41A' has been made  through amendment in the Disaster Management Act, 2005, empowering the State Governments to constitute Urban Disaste...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi today highlighted the growing role of renewable energy in strengthening India's rural economy and enhancing farmers' incomes while addressing the 4th National Agro-RE Summit in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Shri Joshi said renewable energy is increasingly reaching India's farms and households, helping farmers access reliable power while reducing irrigation costs a...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), continued the Phase-2 outreach of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP) across colleges in the national capital on 10th March 2026, further strengthening youth engagement with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The programme is part of the expanded Phase-2 initiative launched in Delhi, which aims to engage over 10,000 yout...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Describing the new tradition of Post-Budget Webinars as a powerful example of Jan Bhagidari, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that India's greatest strength today lies in the aspirations of its youth-from villages, towns and cities-who seek to innovate and contribute meaningfully to the nation's future. The Hon'ble PM noted that as India moves towards an innovation-driven economy, the country must continuously modern...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the overarching umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM). Funds are allocated to the programme activities under NHM on the basis of State/UT specific Programme Implementation Plans and States/UTs are required to utilize funds as per their need, priority and on the basis of their absorption capacity. Leprosy is a chronic disease which leads to...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi greeted all personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force on their Raising Day, today. "Known for their determination, discipline and dedication, CISF plays a vital role in safeguarding critical infrastructure across the nation. Their unwavering commitment to duty contributes greatly to India's security and progress", Shri Modi said. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Warm greetings to a...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: With a view to strengthening the domestic biopharmaceutical sector and enhancing global competitiveness in biologics and biosimilars, the Government has announced the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme with an outlay of Rs.10,000 crore over five years with an objective to build a globally competitive domestic ecosystem for biologics and biosimilars to support affordable healthcare in India and enable India to emerge as a global biopharma man...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah greeted Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on its raising day.  In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "Greetings to the CISF personnel on Raising Day. Whether safeguarding the nation's vital installations or shielding nation during crises, their dedication reflects true spirit of patriotism and professionalism. Tributes to martyrs who made supreme ...
India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In an initiative to enhance 'Ease of Commuting' for the commercial vehicle drivers and fleet operators, the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Commercial Vehicle Aggregator platforms at the NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The MoU seeks to leverage interoperable, technology-driven solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and overall user ex...