Districts as Export Hubs

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: While India's export journey has been marked by impressive growth, sustaining this momentum requires a more inclusive approach to development. The Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative is a framework to realise inclusive export growth, which transforms every district into a center of export planning by identifying products and services with global potential and connecting local producers to international markets. Building upon ...


Understanding Q1 2026-27 GDP Estimates

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: IMF describes double deflation as the preferred method for calculating GDP in volume terms. A negative inflation in implicit deflator in manufacturing does not mean that manufacturing prices have fallen. It is important to distinguish between the price deflators of output and inputs and the implicit Gross Value Added (GVA) deflator. Year 1 Year 2 Growth Rate Gross Value of Output 1,000 Cr 1,200 Cr 20.0% Intermediate Cons...


Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announces Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name Category 1. Ms. Baljeet Kaur Land Adventure 2. Shri Skalzang Rigzin Land Adventure 3. Shri Rimo Saha Water Adventure 4. Shri Shiv Prasad Chamoli Life Time Achievement The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) for the year 2024. The awards cover four categories - Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Lifeti...


Additional Information related to GDP Estimates Received After Release of Q1 Estimates of FY 2026-27

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year 1 Year 2 Growth Rate Gross Value of Output 1,000 Cr 1,200 Cr 20.0% Intermediate Consumption 800 Cr 976 Cr 22.0% Nominal Gross Value Added (Current) 200 Cr 224 Cr 12.0% (PPI Output Index) 100 110 10.0% (PPI Input Index) 100 114 14.0% Deflated Output (Constant) 1,000 Cr 1,091 Cr 9.1% Deflated Inputs (Constant) 800 Cr 856 Cr 7.0% Real Value Added (Constant) 200 Cr 235 Cr 17.5% Current Price Grow...


From Addiction and Depression to Recovery and Renewed Ambition: How DDAC Support Helped Simhon Rebuild His Future

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For young people affected by substance use and emotional distress, timely treatment, counselling and rehabilitation support can be critical in helping them regain confidence, restore their well-being and work towards a stable future. Demonstrating the impact of support provided through the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Simhon (name changed), a 26-year-old Scheduled Tribe beneficiary from Karbi Anglong district in Assam, has...


From Financial Burden to International Research Exposure: How NFSC Support Advanced Kuri Sravan Kumar's Academic Journey

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For scholars from financially constrained families, pursuing advanced education and research can be difficult without dependable financial support. Timely fellowship assistance can ease this burden and enable scholars to continue their academic journey with greater stability and confidence. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Shri Kuri Sravan Kumar, a 37-yea...


From Sewer Cleaning Worker to Sanitation Entrepreneur: How NAMASTE-SUY Empowered Kailash Chander

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For sanitation workers from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, limited education, irregular earnings and dependence on physically demanding work can make financial security difficult to achieve. Timely support for mechanised sanitation services can open a pathway to safer work, self-employment and dignity. Demonstrating the impact of the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) under the NAMASTE Scheme, Kailash Chander, a 63...


PM-AJAY Advances Integrated Development and Economic Empowerment of SC Communities; Adarsh Gram Details of PM-AJAY Available at https://pmagy.gov.in/

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: https://pmagy.gov.in/ The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) to promote the socio-economic development of Scheduled Caste communities through integrated village development, livelihood opportunities, skill development and essential infrastructure. Since the financial year 2018-19, a total of 1,159 villages in Andhra Pradesh have been selected und...


Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly Calls on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Ranjeet Kumar Dass called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh and exchanged views on the changing profile of Assam and its growing significance in the country's development journey. During the ...


Energy Security Inseparable from National Security, Strategic Autonomy and Economic Resilience: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, Sept. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Energy security is inseparable from national security, strategic autonomy and economic resilience," Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences; Minister of State, PMO, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said today while addressing the 6th International Climate Summit 2026...