Redevelopment of Temple Corridors and Pilgrimage Sites

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sr. State Scheme Project Name Sanction Year Sanction Cost Amount Authorised (Rs. Cr.) Amount Utilised (Rs. Cr.) Status 1 Andhra Pradesh CBDD Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar March 2025 25.00 2.50 0.00 Ongoing 2 Andhra Pradesh CBDD Development of Abhobilam as a Spiritual Odyssey March 2025 24.99 2.50 0.00 Ongoing 3 Bihar SD 2.0 Development of the Buddhist Meditat...


Ministry of Steel Signs MoUs for 85 Specialty Steel Projects Involving Investment of Rs.11,887 Crore

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Steel signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) for 85 projects of 55 companies under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 1.2 (Third round) for Specialty Steel on 09.02.2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the august presence of Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries and officials from the Ministry of Steel. The launch of PLI 1.2 marks a significant milestone towards achieving the gove...


Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework is performance monitoring framework for monitoring schemes

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF) is the performance monitoring framework for monitoring schemes of the Government of India. The Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog, coordinates with Ministries/ Departments to prepare the annual OOMF for their schemes. This document is laid out in Parliament alongside the Union Budget every year as an Outcome Budget for all schemes with an annual outlay of Rs. ...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the limitless potential of students and the spirit of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that our students are endowed with extraordinary talent and possess the complete potential to turn their dreams into reality. He noted that the objective of Pariksha Pe Charcha is to guide students on how to meaningfully use their abilities and skills for personal growth and success. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on the occasion- "विद्य&#2...


India Achieves Landmark Trade Victory, Unlocks $30-Trillion U.S. Market for Exports Across Key Sectors

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Major Relief on Reciprocal Tariffs Exemption Category - No Additional Duty Section 232 (End-Use Basis) Commitments Textiles & Apparels Leather & Footwear Gems & Jewellery Home Decor Toys Machinery and Parts (Excluding Aircraft Parts) Zero Duty Access for Agricultural Exports: Calibrated Market Opening with Strong Safeguards: · India secured preferential access to a USD 30 trillion U.S. market · T...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS PRESIDENT OF SEYCHELLES

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu received the President of the Republic of Seychelles Dr Patrick Herminie at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 9, 2026). She also hosted a banquet in his honour. Welcoming President Herminie on his first State visit to India, the President said that India's relationship with Seychelles is based on mutual trust and respect, and shared belief in democracy and pluralism. The waves of the India...


Promotion and Development of Medical Tourism

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including medical tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. The Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of on-going activities, promotion of Medical & Wellness tourism is also taken up. In order to provide impetus to the growth of Medical and Wellness tourism in I...


PROJECTS UNDER FLOOD MANAGEMENT AND BORDER AREAS PROGRAMME

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. State No. of Projects received under FMBAP during 2021-2026 Projects approved under FMBAP during 2021-2026 Central Assistance released in Rs. Crore Nos. Approved Cost in Rs. Crore Total CA released upto March, 2025 for projects included during 2021-26 Total CA released during last 5 years upto March, 2025 1 Arunachal Pradesh 5 2 170.52 22.5 22.50 2 Assam 5 1 125.21 0 296.15 3 Bihar 9 2 288.07 0 2...


Institutional Finance to the Fisheries Sector

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian fisheries sector is recognized as the "Sunrise Sector" has evolved from a primarily subsistence-driven activity into a dynamic engine of economic growth. With a contribution of 1.12% to India's Gross Value Added (GVA), the sector plays a pivotal role in delivering nutritional security, providing affordable protein, and sustaining the livelihoods of nearly 30 million people. With the Blue Transformation India today stands ...


India shines in Network Readiness Index Report 2025, prepared by Portulans Institute based in Washington DC

India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa India has improved its position by four slots and is now placed at 45th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2025 (NRI 2025) report released on 4.2.2026. The report maps the network-b...