India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, organised by the Department of Defence Production (DDP) on the theme 'Advanced Manufacturing Technologies', will be held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on March 19-20, 2026. The two-day event will be inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. The conclave aims to strengthen the integration of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to India's defence manufacturing ecosy...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) is implementing the (i) Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) with the primary objective of strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutes (PRIs) by way of capacity building and training of the elected representatives and the functionaries of the PRIs, (ii) Incentivization of Panchayats (IoP), a Central Components of RGSA scheme to encourage competitive spirit among Panch...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), under the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, held the inaugural opening ceremony of the Capacity Building Program for Tribal Homestay Owners at Kautilya Hall, Hotel Samrat, New Delhi. The initiative marks an important step toward promoting community-based tourism while strengthening the professional hospitality skills of tribal homestay opera...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Name of State/UTs Number of FFPOs formed 1 Madhya Pradesh 107 2 Jharkhand 28 3 Odisha 30 4 Uttar Pradesh 75 5 Maharashtra 196 6 Jammu & Kashmir 2 7 Himachal Pradesh 18 8 Ladakh 1 9 Chhattisgarh 56 10 Gujarat 95 11 Daman and Diu 2 12 Bihar 48 13 Manipur 148 14 Meghalaya 9 15 Assam 176 16 Mizoram 18 17 Tripura 122 18 Telangana 245 19 Andhra Pradesh 176 20 Tamil Nadu ...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "In our community, nature itself is like a deity. Before beginning activities like harvesting, we first offer prayers and express gratitude to the earth and the forest." "I feel very happy that through my paintings I can help protect and carry forward the Gond Pardhan tradition. Each painting reflects the cultural identity of my people." "For tribal communities, nature itself is like a form of worship. If we respect and protect ...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had constituted a Working Group on Digital Lending including lending through Online Platforms and Mobile Apps. Based on its recommendations, RBI has issued regulatory guidelines on digital lending, which aims at firming up the regulatory framework for digital lending, including loans through mobile apps, while enhancing customer protection and making digital lending ecosystem safe and sound.  All ...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, highlighting the significance of self-confidence and inner strength in conquering life's most difficult obstacles. The Prime Minister remarked that for an individual filled with courage and resolve, nothing in life is impossible. Shri Modi affirmed that we can overcome the most difficult challenges on the strength of willpower and self-confidence. The Prime M...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reinforcing the Government's vision to transform India's logistics ecosystem, Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Shri. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched three new premium delivery services namely 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel on 17th March, 2026 in New Delhi. The launch took place in the presence of Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani and senior of...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) conducted the Second Niche Technology Nexus (NTN) Seminar on March 16, 2026, in New Delhi. Focused on the theme 'Cognitive Spectrum Operations and Quantum Technologies,' the seminar brought together experts from the Defence Forces, academia, industry, start-ups, and research organizations to deliberate on technological advancements and innovative solutions in the areas of Cognitiv...
India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: H.E. Mr. Y. Thong, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Ethnic & Religious Affairs, Vietnam, accompanied by a delegation, today called on Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, during his visit to India. The meeting reflected on the long-standing historical and civilisational ties between India and Vietnam, including their shared Buddhist heritage and strong people-to-people connections. Both sides also noted ...