ROADMAP FOR TRANSITION FROM MGNREGS TO VB G-RAM G

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Section 37 of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 deals with the transitional provisions which cover works, liabilities, assets, records, funds, obligations etc. arising under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (Mahatma Gandhi NREGA). The Ministry is in the process of framing detailed rules relating to the transitional provisions to facilitate a smoot...


MoS for Women & Child Development Smt. Savitri Thakur participats in  event on Women-Led Development and South-South Cooperation during CSW-70 at New York

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, addressed an event titled "Women-Led Development and South-South Cooperation - Success Stories from the IBSA Fund", during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-70) at the United Nations Headquarters on 12 March 2026. The event brought together senior ministers and representatives from several countries and international organizations...


Pensioners Outreach Programme in Ganderbal, Kashmir and process for opening Sub-office at Srinagar for BSNL Pensioners initiated

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new initiative titled Pensioners Outreach Programme (POP) was launched in Ganderbal, Kashmir, aimed at strengthening engagement with and addressing the concerns of BSNL pensioners in the region. Shri Ashish Joshi, Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr. CCA), North Zone, along with Sh. Raj Karan Verma, CCA J&K, Sh. Amanullah Tak Jt. CCA J&K visited the homes of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) pensioners in Gande...


Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) organizes Demo Day for 18 startups under Cohort-II of the 'Samarth' Incubation Program

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an autonomous telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, successfully hosted the Demo Day for Cohort-II of the 'Samarth' Incubation Program on 12th March 2026 at the NBCC Convention Hall, New Delhi. Launched in March 2025, 'Samarth', a cutting-edge incubation program for start-ups in Telecom and ICT sector was structured in two c...


Union Minister Of Commerce And Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Urges Industry To Leverage India-EFTA TEPA; Highlights $100 Billion FDI Commitment And Potential For 1 Million Jobs

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today urged industry leaders to fully leverage the opportunities created under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), highlighting the $100 billion legally binding FDI commitment from the four EFTA nations and the potential to create 1 million jobs in India. Addressing the Commemorative Session marking two years of the signing of the India-EFTA TEP...


Foreign Direct Investment Strengthening India's Food Processing Sector

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year FDI in  FPI sector In US$ million In Rs. Crore 2020-21 393.41 2934.12 2021-22 709.72 5290.27 2022-23 895.34 7194.13 2023-24 608.31 5037.07 2024-25 540.76 4557.27 Budget and Expenditure of PMKSY (Rs. In Crore) Financial Year BE RE AE 2020-21 1081.41 750.00 667.05 2021-22 700.00 791.00 713.49 2022-23 900.00 673.00 561.92 2023-24 923.24 745.00 666.21 2024-25 729.00 630.00 540.11 ...


Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India today held the third inter-ministerial media briefing at the National Media Centre on the evolving developments in West Asia. Earlier briefings on the issue were organised on 11th March and 12th March 2026 to keep the media informed about the preparedness measures being undertaken by different Ministries. In today's briefing, senior officers from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Extern...


Indian Railways Marks a New Phase of Connectivity and Passenger Convenience as Infrastructure and Passenger Services in West Bengal Receive Major Boost

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways is set to further strengthen connectivity, passenger amenities and operational efficiency in West Bengal with the inauguration and launch of several key railway initiatives during the Prime Minister's visit to the state on 14 March 2026. These projects reflect the Ministry of Railways' continued focus on expanding capacity, improving travel experience and enhancing regional integration through modern rail infrastru...


Government Taking Multiple Steps to Increase Domestic Fertilizer Production and Reduce Import Dependence

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen domestic fertilizer production and reduce dependence on imports. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Smt. Anupriya Patel informed that a number of fertilizer production units are currently operational in the country across the public, cooperative and private sectors. The detailed list of fertilizer manufac...


Union Health Ministry Approves Major Regulatory Reforms to Promote Ease of Doing Business and Strengthen Food Safety Framework

India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards promoting ease of doing business while ensuring robust food safety standards, the Union Health Ministry has approved a series of comprehensive regulatory and procedural reforms. The reforms have been finalised following detailed deliberations with States/UTs and stakeholders and are aligned with the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms constituted by NITI Aay...