CSIR-NIScPR Successfully Concludes Two-Week Skill Training Programme on Library Automation, Digitisation and Artificial Intelligence for Libraries

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) successfully organised a two-week skill training programme on "Skill Training in Library Automation, Digitization and Artificial Intelligence for Libraries" during 5-16 October 2026 under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative (Phase III). Organised by the Institute's Training Division, the programme aimed to strengthen the technical competencies o...


Significant progress during implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 in DSIR

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department along with CSIR & its laboratories, CEL and NRDC, will continue to intensify its efforts during the remaining period of Special Campaign 6 with an aim to achieve 100% the fixed targets and to create a positive work environment with a vision to a cleaner, green and healthier India. ​The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology is actively implementing Special C...


Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Reviews Functioning of Divisions, Bureaus and Institutions under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a comprehensive review of the functioning of various Divisions, Bureaus, Corporations and institutions under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, in the National Capital here this evening. The meeting focused on strengthening the implementation of key Central Government schemes, enhancing i...


A Success Story under NAMASTE

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to financial assistance and modern equipment creates new opportunities for sanitation workers to improve their livelihoods and achieve financial independence. The journey of T. Ravi Kumar, P. Sekhar, T. Nikhil and E. Ailaiah from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, demonstrates how collective entrepreneurship and mechanisation can help sanitation workers build sustainable livelihoods while promoting safer and more efficient sanitation...


Union Social Justice Empowerment Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant Reviews Key Central Government Schemes, Programmes, Initiatives In Mysuru, Karnataka

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Secretary of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Sudhansh Pant took a comprehensive review of the Ministry's Schemes, Programmes and Initiatives under implementation, with the State Social Welfare Department Administration at Mysuru, in Karnataka today. The meeting was attended by the State and district government officials of the Department of Social Welfare and OBC Welfare. MD Tanda Development Corporation...


NFSC Fellowship: Supporting Dr Shrikant Dilip Khandare's Journey to Ph.D. Completion

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Higher education and advanced research open pathways to academic excellence, professional growth and meaningful contributions to society. With the right support and encouragement, scholars from SC, ST, OBC & other such backgrounds become empowered to pursue their research aspirations, strengthen their knowledge and skills, and work towards achieving their academic goals. Financial assistance plays a vital role in enabling them to ...


Adoption of Best Practices under Special Campaign 6.0: Conduction of Artificial Intelligence Workshop for senior officers of Ministry of Women & Child Development

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Women and Child Development, including all Autonomous/ Statutory Bodies under its administrative control, has initiated efforts and finalised action plans & targets to implement Special Campaign 6.0 for improving Swachhata and disposal of pending references from 2nd October - 31st October, 2026, on the lines of the Special Campaigns held in the preceding 5 years. In accordance with the directions stipulated in the Spec...


MY Bharat Organises 1,174 Programmes Across 36 States and UTs Under Fifth Week of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) organised the fifth week of the 100 Weeks Campaign on the theme "Yoga & Meditation for Nasha Mukt Yuva" and "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Par Charcha" (Neighbourhood Youth Parliament) on 17 October 2026. Organised in collaboration with spiritual organisations, university associations and industry associations, the initiative covered 36 State...


COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II), 2026 DECLARATION OF WRITTEN RESULT THEREOF

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the basis of the result of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II), 2026 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 13th September, 2026, 8956 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence, for admission to (i) Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 163rd (DE) Course commencing in July, 2027 (ii) Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala,...


Pumped Storage Hydropower

India, Oct. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As clean energy reshapes India's power landscape, a timeless technology is paving the way for a powerful new energy future. Often described as a water battery, pumped storage uses water and gravity to store electricity, bridging the gap between when power is generated and when it is needed. From reservoirs to modern grids, it is helping shape a cleaner, more reliable and resilient energy future. Types of Energy Storage Categorisi...