Measures Taken to Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to States and Union Territories under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non- Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD). The programme focuses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, screening, early diagnosis, referral, treatment, and health promotion for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Under National Programme for ...


PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Elevated Port Corridor in Guwahati, Launches Multiple Waterways Projects with Rs.526 Crore Investment in Assam

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation a state-of-the-art elevated road corridor connecting Pandu Port in Guwahati to National Highway-27, while also laying the foundation stone for the Cruise Terminal at Biswanath Ghat and performing the Bhoomi Pujan for the Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) at Bogibeel, Dibrugarh, and the Cruise Terminal at Neamati. The four projects represent a combined investment of Rs.526 cro...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of his address at the NXT Summit

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister shared the glimpses from his address at the iTV Network's NXT Summit. Drawing parallel between India's struggle for independence and its current pursuit of becoming a developed nation, Shri Modi said that just as the 1930 march unified the country towards freedom, the current "Viksit Bharat" mission is the collective goal of 140 crore Indians. In a series of posts on X, Shri Modi said: "कभी &...


As part of the National eGovernance Plan, Phase-III of the eCourts Mission Mode project is under implementation for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enablement of courts

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the National eGovernance Plan, Phase-III of the eCourts Mission Mode project is under implementation for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enablement of courts and to enhance the judicial productivity, both qualitatively & quantitatively, making the justice delivery system accessible, cost effective, reliable and transparent. Under this project, an amount of Rs. 53.57 crore has been earmarked for the ...


RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN HOSTS 'PURPLE FEST'

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted 'Purple Fest' today (March 13, 2026) to celebrate the talent, achievements and aspirations of Divyangjan.  During day-long celebration, over 8,000 Divyangjan visited Amrit Udyan which was open exclusively for them today. They also participated in several fun games and learning activities through stalls set up by various organisations working for the Divyangjan. In the evening, the President of ...


A High-Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah approves Rs. 1,912.99 crore of additional Central assistance to Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland and UT of Jammu & Kashmir

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, has approved Rs. 1,912.99 crore of additional Central assistance to Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland and UT of Jammu & Kashmir affected by flood, flash flood, cloudburst, cyclone 'Montha' landslides during year 2025. This Central assistance has been provided from the National Dis...


Project Great Indian Bustard Captive Breeding Programme enters 4th year with Two New Chicks

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Friday informed that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has entered the fourth year of its captive breeding programme with the hatching of two new chicks at the Conservation Breeding Centre of Rajasthan this week, taking the tally of birds in captivity to 70. The Minister further said that under the environmentally-sensitive leadership of Prime Minis...


Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras in Chhattisgarh

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: F.Y. SPIP approval on Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) SPIP approval on Teleconsultation facilities 2022-23 558.00 409.50 2023-24 558.00 409.50 2024-25 2947.78 409.50 Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme, a total of 18,646 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are opened across the country till 28.02.2026, of which 352 Kendras have been opened in the State of Chhattisgarh including 73 in aspirational districts ...


Accounts & Audit Module Launched on UMEED Central Portal to Strengthen Financial Governance of Waqf Institutions

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening transparency and accountability in the management of Waqf institutions, the Accounts & Audit Module on the UMEED Central Portal (2025) was launched today by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. The newly launched module provides a structured digital framework for recording and managing the financial transactions of Waqf institutions across the country. It ...


APEDA Facilitates First Export of GI-Tagged Joha Rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Joha Rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy. The consignment was dispatched on 12 March 2026 in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Assam. Joha rice,...