India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the 35th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Rajasthan, as the Chief Guest, in Jaipur today. In his address, the Vice-President described Rajasthan as a land of rich heritage, bravery, and cultural depth that has long nurtured excellence and character. He noted that Jaipur stands as a vibrant symbol of heritage and progress, and said that the University of Rajast...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Historical Background of Indian Census Salient Features of the Census 2027 Self-Enumeration Facility India's Census has evolved into the world's largest administrative and statistical exercise. The first population count was conducted during 1865-1872, followed by the first synchronous nationwide Census in 1881. Indian Census has since been conducted decennially. However, the Census due in 2021 could not be under...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs & Sports of States and Union Territories commenced in Srinagar today with focused deliberations on strengthening India's sports ecosystem through coordinated action, systemic reforms, policy convergence, and grassroots execution Addressing the inaugural session, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, set the tone for the deliberations by emphasising...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hon'ble Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar, released the report "Moving Towards Effective City Government - A Framework for Million-plus Cities" by NITI Aayog on 25 April 2026 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event was attended by Urban Development Ministers from more than 10 states, reflecting broad-based participation and commitment to advancing urban governance reforms. India's ur...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, unveiled the Model Guidelines on Care, Rehabilitation and Management of Beggars'/Shelter Homes during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held at Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April, 2026. The Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework covering key areas such as Preventive Healthcare and Sanitation, Infrastructure and Capacity, Nutrition and Food Safety, Vocatio...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was launched on 15th August 2020 by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment in 272 identified most vulnerable districts and now it has been extended to all districts of the country with effect from 15th August 2023. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan intends to reach out to the masses and spread awareness about substance use. Till now, through the various activities undertaken on-ground, 26+ crore...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The three‑day National Chintan Shivir on Antyodaya ka Sankalp, Amrit Kaal ka Pratibimb - Viksit Bharat@2047 entered its second day in Chandigarh today with a sharp focus on strengthening community engagement, public-private-people partnerships and last‑mile delivery of social justice schemes in collaboration with States and Union Territories. Building on the inaugural emphasis on inclusive and accountable governance, t...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, launched the SMILE-Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held in Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April 2026. The mobile application has been developed under the SMILE-Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging) to strengthen field-level implementation through real-time data col...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai, 25 April 2026 Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the keynote address at the 38th Foundation Day Programme of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in Mumbai today. Smt. Sitharaman also digitally launched SEBI's nationwide investor awareness initiative 'Mission Jagrook' on the occasion. In her keynote address, the Union Finance Minister urged SEBI to be ready t...
India, April 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO), India's leading techno-financing Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, marked its 56th Foundation Day "Sankalp Diwas" today. The celebration highlighted HUDCO's remarkable achievements over the past five & half decades. Shri Manhoar Lal, Hon'ble Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affai...