Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Reviews Implementation of Flagship schemes of the Ministry in Puducherry, urges banks to facilitate greater access to institutional credit for MSMEs

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi visited Puducherry on 8-9 July 2026 to review implementation of flagship schemes of Ministry of MSME and directs the stakeholders to facilitate MSME access to technology, credit and finance, skill development, market access and quality support infrastructure. During the visit, he chaired a comprehensive review meeting attended by officials of the Minis...


NMCG's focus on Nature Based Solutions: Initiation of two pilot projects and training programs on NbS

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: River rejuvenation requires a comprehensive approach that combines conventional wastewater treatment infrastructure with sustainable ecological interventions. While sewerage networks and Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) remain the cornerstone of pollution abatement, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is increasingly integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to complement these efforts. Alongside measures to ensure environmenta...


NFDC-NFAI's Archival Preservation Brings Malayalam Classic "Kireedam" Back to the Big Screen in 4K

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: :Mumbai / Pune Malayalam cinema classic Kireedam will return to theatres in India and overseas on July 10, 2026 in a restored 4K version with Dolby Atmos sound. The restoration has been carried out by the National Film Development Corporation-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI). The restored film is being presented by NFDC in association with Seven Arts International Ltd. and distributed by Hyzin Global Ventures. The restor...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses Land Border Districts' Superintendents of Police Conference-2026 in New Delhi

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today addressed the Land Border Districts' Superintendents of Police Conference-2026 in New Delhi. Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai and Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Directors General of Police of the border states, and several senior officials were present on the occasion. On this...


Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda Reviews Progress of AIIMS Bibinagar, Hyderabad

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda reviewed the progress of AIIMS Bibinagar, an Institute of National Importance established by the Government of India under Phase-VII of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in 2019, in Bibinagar, Hyderabad today. The project commenced in June 2022 at a cost of Rs.1,110.55 crore. Addressing the gathering, Shri J P Nadda stated that under the leadersh...


Insurance Division, DFS Secures 2nd Rank in Group A Category Grievance Redressal Assessment & Index (GRAI) for May 2026

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Financial Services (Banking and Insurance Divisions) has been receiving more than 2.50 lakh grievances annually. It has consistently figured among the top 10 Ministries/Departments in the Grievance Redressal Assessment & Index (GRAI) rankings since November 2025. For the month of May 2026, the Insurance Division secured the 2nd position in the Group A category (registering more than or equal to 500 grievances) in t...


Hon'ble Vice President of India launched the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas and Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India organized the National Launch of Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas on 9th July 2026 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the Letter of Authorisation for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas. Hon'ble Vice President also launched the Odisha Deep Sea Mission Doc...


Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife reviews progress on Key Conservation Initiatives and considers over 100 Development Projects in its 91st Meeting

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired the 91st Meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL), today at Coimbatore. The Standing Committee reviewed the progress made on several important directions issued by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) and the Standing Committee in its earlier meetings, reaffirming the Government's commitment towards scien...


Union Environment Minister chairs 46th Meeting of Central Zoo Authority at Coimbatore

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired the 46th Meeting of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), today in Coimbatore. Key achievements and strategic priorities of the CZA during the financial year 2026-27 were presented before the governing body of Central Zoo Authority. The Meeting reviewed proposals for modernization of zoos, establishment of new zoological facilities, improved visitor...


Shri Bhupender Yadav chairs the 29th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority at Coimbatore

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 29th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was held today at the Central Academy for State Forest Service (CASFOS), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The meeting was chaired by Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Chairperson, NTCA. The meeting was attended by Members of Parliament, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Shri Harish Chandra Meena, along with other Members of the Aut...