India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 5th National Steering Committee (NSC) meeting of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) was held yesterday under the chairpersonship of the Smt Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The meeting was attended by Shri Dilip Kumar, Director General, Directorate General of Training (DGT); Smt. G.Madhumita Das, Addl Secretary a...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At 26, Shri Diwakar Kumar represents the determination and entrepreneurial spirit of young Indians who are using skills, technology and government support to build sustainable livelihoods. A native of Bihar and educated up to the 12th standard, he began his professional journey with the aspiration of creating a secure future for himself and his family. Demonstrating the possibilities created through mechanised sanitation and enter...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Higher education and research open pathways for knowledge, innovation and service to society. For committed scholars, timely fellowship assistance can provide the academic stability and research resources required to translate ambition into achievement. Demonstrating the positive impact of support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Dr. M. K. Ponselvakumari, a 34-year-old scholar from Karaikal...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Every journey of recovery begins with courage, hope and the willingness to embrace positive change. With timely care and sustained support, individuals affected by substance dependence can rebuild their well-being, regain confidence and move towards a purposeful future. Nikhil H. (name changed), a 30-year-old resident of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, is a determined individual who has always aspired to secure stable employmen...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued a notice to the Punjab Government in connection with the death of Gulzar Singh, a resident of Sangrur district of the State of Punjab. According to the complaint received by the Commission, Gulzar Singh had raised questions before the Finance Minister of Punjab regarding the problem of narcotic substances in the State. In a video circulated on social media before his d...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Shri Kishor Makwana, will be conferred the "Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026" tomorrow in recognition of the Commission's dedicated service and significant contribution to social justice. The Prime Point Foundation and the Sansad Ratna Awards Committee have nominated the National Commission for Scheduled Castes for the honour. The award will be presented...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is expanding its collaboration with spiritual organisations under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), advancing the shared vision of building a drug-free India. Recognizing the vital role of spiritual organisations in guiding communities, instilling discipline and promoting value-based living, the Department has partnered wit...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment aims to mobilise 10 Crore+ citizens through both physical and online participation to undertake the National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse, scheduled by the end of this month to mark the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). As part of ongoing preparations, the 3rd high level coordination meeting chaired by Joint Secretary (Drug Prevention) in the Ministry D...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organized a Workshop of Statistical Advisers (SAs) and Chief Data Officers of all Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organisations (MDOs) on September 08, 2026 at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, Akashwani Bhawan, Broadcasting House, Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001 on the theme "Data Harmonisation for Use of Administrative Data in Data Driven Governance." The ...
India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, September 8, 2026: The Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026 received a grand send-off in New Delhi today in the presence of Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Dr. Mandaviya, along with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Dr. P.T. Usha, Secretary (Sports) Hari Ranjan Rao and Chef de Mission Sahdev Yadav, unveiled the official contingent jersey ahead of the Games in the presen...