India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Overview Piped Natural Gas (PNG) expansion is an important part of India's transition towards cleaner household energy and energy security. Supplying PNG to homes is part of City Gas Distribution (CGD) network development. Such a network comprises pipelines and allied facilities that serve households, commercial establishments, and industrial units. Entities authorised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) dev...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is advancing measures for the welfare and dignity of sanitation workers through worker profiling, provision of protective equipment, health insurance coverage, financial assistance and strengthening of safety infrastructure. Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment Shri Sudhansh Pant said that a total of 90,942 sewer and septic tank workers have been profiled, of whom 89,2...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is continuously taking measures to strengthen welfare, protection, healthcare support and dignified living for senior citizens. These efforts focus on expanding institutional care, providing essential services and improving access to assistive living devices for elderly persons. Giving details, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment, Shri Sudhansh Pant said that more ...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Recovery can open pathways to renewed confidence, independence and a more stable life. Treatment, counselling and rehabilitation support can help individuals overcome substance dependency and rebuild their lives. Rahul Llowang (name changed), a 27-year-old man from the Scheduled Tribe community in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, received treatment and rehabilitation support under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduct...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For Dr. Moniya, completing a Ph.D. meant overcoming financial constraints and becoming the first person in her family to earn a doctoral degree. Support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) helped her sustain her research and achieve this milestone. Dr. Moniya, a 29-year-old scholar from Kurukshetra, Haryana, successfully completed her Ph.D. with assistance under the NFSC Scheme. Her achievement refle...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to mechanised sanitation equipment and financial assistance can help sanitation professionals strengthen their livelihoods and meet their family responsibilities. Shri Harish Chandra Parbat's journey reflects how support for livelihood development can improve earning opportunities and enable the next generation to pursue higher education. Shri Harish Chandra Parbat, a 46-year-old sanitation professional originally from Siw...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has in recent years, emerged as the world's largest Vaccine producer and global supplier by volume , while India's diverse disease landscape, combined with its expanding scientific capabilities, provides a unique platform for Vaccine research, epidemic preparedness and the development of biomedical solutions for global health, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PM...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On 13th September 2025, the inauguration of the 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang railway line and the Sairang Railway station by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, opened a new chapter of progress and development for Mizoram. Within just one year, the railway line has brought about transformative development in this remote hill state, and has transformed from just a line on the railway map into a gateway towards improved...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shivlakha, Gujarat Nalli, Tamil Nadu Shaktinagar, Uttar Pradesh Deoragram, Madhya Pradesh Brajrajnagar , Odisha Subedarganj - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Gorakhpur - Bandra Terminus Gorakhpur - Delhi Jn Ahmedabad - Bhagalpur Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Prayagraj Jn Prayagraj Jn - Udhna Jn Dhanbad - Coimbatore, among others. August 2026 witnessed significant expansion in railway connectivity and services across the country, ...
India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will address the inaugural session of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai on Monday, 14 September. On this occasion, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, both Deputy Chief Ministers, several Members of Parliament, distinguished guests from various fields, scholars, litterateurs, educationists, and senior officials from various de...