ICAR Institutions Break New Ground in Global Rankings, Marking Milestone for India's Agricultural Higher Education

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant stride toward realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat, Indian agricultural institutions have registered their maiden entry in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. This achievement gains profound importance in light of the emphasis laid by the Prime Minister of India during the Chief Secretaries' conference in December 2025, where he underscored the critical need to develop skilled human capital. Resp...


ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW TEXTILE PARKS UNDER PM MITRA SCHEME

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has finalized setting up of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks at 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navasari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati). There is currently no proposal to establish new parks under the PM MITRA Scheme. In addition, the Government has, in the Union Budget 2026-27, a...


Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Pharmaceuticals

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Cumulative investment (in crore Rs.) till Employment (Nos.) opportunities generated till March 2023 March 2024 March 2025 December 2025 March 2023 March 2024 March 2025 December 2025 PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs 2,374.93 3,721.44 4,554.25 4,814.10 2,163 3,538 4,490 4,896 PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals 20,647 29,268 37,306.65 42,694.89 46,357 70,362 93,532 1,13,300 S. No. Name of Products covered under PLI...


BOOSTING GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF INDIAN TEXTILES

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has approved 7 PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks by finalizing sites at Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navasari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati) for setting up these Parks. The total investment interest received across all 7 PM MITRA parks is Rs 63,177Cr so far.  Once completed, it is expec...


Measures taken to Increase Availability of Doctors

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. RHS/HDI Link 1. RHS 2018-19 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Final%20RHS%202018-19_0.pdf 2. RHS 2019-20 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/RHS%202019-20_2.pdf 3. RHS 2020-21 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/rhs20-21_2.pdf 4. RHS 2021-22 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/RHS%202021-22_2.pdf 5. HDI 2022-23 https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Health%20Dynamics%20of%20India%20...


PM chairs meeting with CMs to review preparedness in light of emerging situation in West Asia crisis

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States and UTs to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on India, via video conferencing. Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the valuable suggestions shared by all Chief Ministers, noting that these inputs would be instrument...


Government Takes Proactive Measures to Safeguard Fertilizer Production and Ensure Adequate Availability for Farmers

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has taken proactive measures to safeguard fertilizer production and ensure adequate availability for farmers despite disruptions in natural gas supplies. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, Smt. Anupriya S. Patel, MoS for Chemicals and Fertilizers, informed that the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 was notified on 9th March 2026 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, in v...


43,230 Recruitments Done in Indian Railways till date in Current Fiscal under Various Categories

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Details regarding recruitment for the post of Assistant Loco Pilots 2024 18,799 vacancies were notified. Selection process already completed and 15,873 2025 9,970 vacancies were notified; First stage Computer Based Tests (CBTs) have been 2026 11,127 vacancies as per Annual Calendar 2026 have been notified in March 2026. Period Recruitments 2004-2005 to 2013-2014 4.11 lakh 2014-2015 to 2024-2025 5.08 lakh 2025-26...


APPAREL SCHEMES UNDER 'MAKE IN INDIA' PROGRAM IN TEXTILES SECTOR

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 'Make in India' initiative was launched on 25th September 2014 with the objective to facilitate Investment, foster Innovation, build best in class Infrastructure, and make India a hub for manufacturing, design, and innovation. Presently, Make in India 2.0 focuses on 27 sectors including 15 manufacturing sectors. The list of sectors under Make in India 2.0 is enclosed at given below. To strengthen the domestic manufacturing capaci...


INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND MAKES PORT CALL AT MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on 26 Mar 2026 as part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Mozambique. As part of India's commitment towards supporting regional partners in the IOR, the ship will hand over HADR stores and u...