India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Launched on 7 September 2022, the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme seeks to develop over 14,500 exemplar schools aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With a total outlay of Rs.27,360 crore across 2022-23 to 2026-27, the scheme strengthens infrastructure, pedagogy, inclusion, and sustainability, while equipping students with 21st-century skills. As of July 2026, 13,092 schools ...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development today launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre (RICCC), Varanasi, inaugurating a month-long nationwide Jan Andolan for nutrition under the theme "Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari". The launch event was attended by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; Smt. Annpurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Chi...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Steel has set up the India Steel Pavilion at Hall 1, Bharat Mandapam, as part of INNOPROM India 2026, the flagship Russian industrial exhibition in India, being held from 9-11 September 2026. The pavilion, themed "Forging Together - For Infinite Progress," showcases the strength, growth story and achievements of the Indian steel sector. It highlights India's journey towards becoming a global steel powerhouse while ...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of strengthening its efforts towards building a Nasha Mukt Bharat, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) under Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four prominent spiritual organizations namely Adhyatm Vigyan Satsang Kendra, Chinmaya Mission, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan and Hare Krishna Movement, at the Ministry's Chintan Conference Hall in the N...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Skill, experience and determination can create meaningful pathways to entrepreneurship. With timely access to financial assistance and mechanised equipment, sanitation professionals can translate their expertise into sustainable livelihoods while securing a better future for their families. Shri Dharmendra Kumar Ray, a 39-year-old sanitation professional from Bihar, has built his journey through practical learning, sustained effor...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Education and innovation can open new pathways for individuals with the determination to learn and excel. Timely fellowship assistance can provide scholars with the stability and resources required to pursue advanced research and translate their knowledge into meaningful professional achievement. Demonstrating the impact of fellowship support, Dr. Panchanan Das, a 36-year-old scholar from the Scheduled Caste community, successfull...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana today assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). The Government of India appointed Shri Makwana to the post on 6 September 2026. He has previously served as Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Safai Karamchari Commission, Government of Uttarakhand. He has also served as an Independent Director on the Board of NHPC and as a Member of the Central Monitoring Co...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India is set to expand its global skills footprint with first-time participation in eleven new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026. Team Skill India will participate in 63 out of 64 skills, with a contingent of nearly 70 competitors, making it one of India's largest and most diverse representations at WorldSkills to date. The eleven new skills in which ...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, organised the inaugural session of 'Skill Manthan' centred on the theme 'Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Women'. The virtual dialogue highlighted innovative initiatives from Meerut and Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh and NTR District in Andhra Pradesh, demonstrating how district administrations can combine skilling, entrepreneurship, finance, technolog...
India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Advancing India's capabilities in high-end medical technology and strengthening indigenous alternatives to imported healthcare products, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial assistance to M/s Ceramat Private Limited, Palghar, Maharashtra, for the project titled "Calcium Phosphate based Standard and Customized Patient Specific Grafts by 3D Print...