Central Advisory Committee Concludes High-Level Review of PM-AJAY; Outlines Future Roadmap for Scheduled Caste Upliftment

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) successfully concluded its high-level national meeting today at Manthan Hall, GPOA-3, New Delhi. The session was chaired by the Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar. The meeting was attended by members of Central Advisory Committee (CAC) including State Ministers for Social Justice and Empow...


Hon'ble Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) meeting in New Delhi, along with Ministers of State Shri Ramdas Athawale and Shri BL Verma

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The meeting of the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) was held today, 3 June 2026, under the chairpersonship of the Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment at New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Hon'ble Minister of State of Social Justice and Empowerment and Shri B L Verma, Hon'ble Minister of State of Social Justice and Empowerment and witnessed the good p...


Union Minister Virendra Kumar Unveils Booklet Showcasing Success Stories of Entrepreneurs Empowered Through Venture Capital Fund and ASIIM

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, today released the booklet "From Aspiration to Achievement: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs and Innovators", highlighting the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs who have emerged as role models through the support provided under the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and the Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM). T...


Release of Uniform Guideline for Compilation of District Domestic Product (DDP) Estimates with Base Year 2022-23

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, had uploaded the Draft Guideline for Compilation of District Domestic Product (DDP) Estimates with Base Year 2022-23 on the official website of MoSPI on 07.04.2026 for consultation and feedback from stakeholders, including States/UTs, academic institutions, researchers and other users of Sub-State level Statistics. ...


India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Comes into Force on 1 June 2026

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has come into force on 1st June 2026, marking a major milestone in strengthening the economic and strategic partnership between the two countries. The Agreement was signed on 18 December 2025 by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and H.E. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Om...


National Conclave on Strengthening ITDAs and ITDPs Charts Roadmap for Tribal Governance Reform towards Viksit Bharat

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, today convened the National Conclave on Strengthening Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Projects (ITDAs/ITDPs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Conclave brought together Project Officers, Directors and senior officials from ITDAs/ITDPs across the country, along with representatives of State Governments and the Ministry, to deliberate on a comprehensive roadmap for strengt...


Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya marks World Bicycle Day 2026 with Cycling Ride at JLN Stadium

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today marked World Bicycle Day 2026 by cycling alongside around 30 officers and staff members of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse also graced the occasion. Participants who joined th...


Government invites applications for appointment of members to National Sports Tribunal under National Sports Governance Act, 2025

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for the appointment of two Members of the National Sports Tribunal (NST), a statutory body established under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The National Sports Tribunal has been constituted to adjudicate and hear disputes relating to sports under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The Tribunal is headquartered in New Delhi, and the...


National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi and Shree Guru Govind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University Signed MoU to Advance Sports Science, Anti-Doping Research, and Athlete Welfare

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi an Autonomous Body, Government of India on 3rd June, 2026 today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shree Guru Govind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing sports science education, anti-doping research, and the broader mission of drug-free sports in India. The MoU was signed in the presence o...


MY Bharat Launches Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026 to Strengthen Youth Engagement in Border Villages of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), commenced the first phase of the Viksit Vibrant Village Program (VVVP) 2026, a pioneering youth-led initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, fostering national integration, and promoting sustainable development in India's border villages. The programme, which will be implemented in two phases. A total of 500 MY...