India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 3rd convocation ceremony of IIMT University, Meerut today, stating that the occasion marks not merely the culmination of an academic journey, but the beginning of a lifelong commitment towards nation-building. The Vice President observed that they are stepping into an India that is rapidly evolving and brimming with opportunities. He described the present moment a...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Planetarium and Science Centre, and Nirmal Munda Parivesh Path at a public function held at Rourkela, Odisha today (April 21, 2026). Later, the President also inaugurated Tribal Museum and Integrated Command and Control Centre at Rourkela. Speaking at the public function, the President said that natural beauty, folk culture and heritage of Sundargarh possess an attracti...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  Key Takeaways Under the scheme (as of Feb 2026): Introduction               India's food processing sector has emerged as a critical pillar of the agricultural and manufacturing ecosystem, driving value addition, strengthening market linkages, and enhancing the availability of processed foods. The sector has witnessed steady growth in recent years, with...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organized the Regional (South Zone) Consultation Workshop on New Textile Schemes (Budget Announcements 2026-27) at Bengaluru on 21.04.2026. The workshop brought together officials from Ministry and it's verticals, representatives from Southern States and Union Territories, along with stakeholders and industry personal from the textile sector to deliberate on key initiatives announced ...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Advancing the Government of India's vision of transforming border villages into engines of growth and opportunity, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today convened a Capacity Building and Review Workshop under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), themed "Viksit Gaon for Viksit Bharat", at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop brought together key stakeholders including the Ministry of Home Affairs (M...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Addressing a session during the 18th Civil Services Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Shri Narendra Bhooshan, Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development highlighted Uttar Pradesh's efforts to position itself as a leader in the renewable energy sector. He noted that under the theme "Viksit Bharat: Citizen-Centric Governance and Last Mile Delivery," a focused session on "Accelerating India's Net Zero Path...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) actively expands National Highways, its focus is not just on faster connectivity but equally on bringing safety standards to a global level. Infrastructure development today is not only about building wider roads; it is about protecting every life that travels on them. With this vision, advanced safety systems like Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) have been deployed on many se...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The popularity of Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence has risen sharply across over 750 districts, and the competitive participation has shown a corresponding rise with applications increasing from 1,216 in 2023 to 1,588 in 2024 and 2,035 in 2025. The iGOT Karmayogi platform has onboarded more than 1.63 crore officials who have accessed over 4,770 courses. Grievance redressal through CPGRAMS has expanded from around 2 lakh comp...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Civil Services Day celebrations organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, a breakaway session on "Sustainable Livelihood through PM Vishwakarma" was organized by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises at Vigyan Bhawan. The session brought together senior officials and domain experts to review the progress...
India, April 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During the ongoing visit of the delegation led by H.E. Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea, to India, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups on April 20, 2026, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the MSME sector. The MoU establishes a structured framework for collaboration between the two Ministries, enabling sustained ...