India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The first meeting of the reconstituted Hindi Salahkar Samiti of the Ministry of Environment , Forest and Climate Change was held today on 20th January , 2026 at Teesta Auditorium , Indira Paryavaran Bhawan , New Delhi . The meeting was chaired by the Hon'ble Minister of Environment , Forest and Climate Change , Shri Bhupendra Yadav . Hon'ble Members of Parliament from both the Houses of Parliament, Shri Mithlesh Kumar , Smt. Ma...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today held a virtual interactive meeting with the participants of Developing India Young Leaders 2026. This meeting was organised in continuation of the Developing India Young Leaders Dialogue held on 12th January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. On this occasion, Dr. M.L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, welcomed the Union Minister and the yout...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh recommended the use of steel slag-based technology for sustainable road construction, particularly in difficult and hilly terrains, noting that its adoption in the Himalayan States and UTs remains limited and needs to be accelerated through targeted outreach and training. Addressing an event marking the signing of an agreement between the T...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways' One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme has emerged as a powerful platform for promoting local craftsmanship. It is promoting grassroot entrepreneurship across the country. The initiative seeks to transform railway stations into vibrant showcases of India's rich regional diversity. Tenkasi Jn. Railway Station, Tamil Nadu By integrating local heritage with the national railway network, OSOP not only enhances passeng...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector Coal Crude Oil Natural Gas Refinery Products Fertilizers Steel Cement Electricity Overall Index Weight 10.33 8.98 6.88 28.04 2.63 17.92 5.37 19.85 100.00 2012-13 103.2 99.4 85.6 107.2 96.7 107.9 107.5 104.0 103.8 2013-14 104.2 99.2 74.5 108.6 98.1 115.8 111.5 110.3 106.5 2014-15 112.6 98.4 70.5 108.8 99.4 121.7 118.1 126.6 111.7 2015-16 118.0 97.0 67.2 114.1 106.4 120.2...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released the book "Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi - Challenge and Response", authored by former Secretary to the Government of India Shri Surendra Kumar Pachauri, at the Vice President's Enclave in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President noted that the book captures the centuries-old struggle to reclaim the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram and presents t...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary visited the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, during his two-day tour of Assam. During the visit, the Minister reviewed the newly operationalised Skill India International Centre (SIIC) at the IIE campus, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting i...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), New Delhi, yesterday inaugurated a five-day training programme on 'Legal Management & Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016' for officers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).The programme is being conducted from 19th to 23rd January 2026 with the objective of strengthening the legal and institutional capacity of EPFO officers in deal...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards making banking services more accessible and user friendly, the Department of Posts has revamped its ATM infrastructure across the country. Installed at various post offices, these 887 ATMs are helping citizens access essential banking services close to their homes. The initiative is especially beneficial for people living in rural, and underserved areas, thereby supporting the Government's vision of ensurin...
India, Jan. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article by Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh. The article outlines the rise of India's textile sector from a legacy industry to a powerful, job-creating and people-centric engine of growth, embodying the true spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It highlights that initiatives such as PM MITRA Parks, PLI schemes and new Free Trade Agreements are creating the next wave of ...