India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to timely counselling, rehabilitation and psychological support can help individuals overcome substance-related challenges and rebuild their lives. The journey of Ranjit Das (name changed), a 31-year-old resident of Nagaon district, Assam, reflects the importance of comprehensive de-addiction services in promoting recovery, restoring confidence and enabling individuals to move towards self-reliance and a dignified life. Ra...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to timely financial assistance and opportunities for entrepreneurship can help women overcome economic challenges and build independent livelihoods. Smt Sunithamol P.S.'s journey from a decade of unemployment to running a successful bakery reflects the transformative potential of livelihood support. Smt Sunithamol P.S., a resident of Mararikulam in Alappuzha district, Kerala, had completed her education up to the 12th stan...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to timely financial assistance help students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education and research. Ajay Kumar Ahirwar's journey reflects the importance of fellowship support in reducing financial barriers and enabling continued academic and professional development. Ajay Kumar Ahirwar, a 37-year-old Scheduled Caste beneficiary, is working as a Guest Faculty member while pursuing his academic and...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Strengthening India's capabilities in autonomous aerial systems and next-generation logistics, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with ideaForge Technology Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra for financial support of Rs.151 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. The project, with a total project cost of Rs.302 crore, focus...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today felicitated 62 young innovators at the 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) under INSPIRE-MANAK, saying that school students are increasingly translating their ideas into marketable products and entrepreneurial ventures. The Minister said 25 students had already taken their products to mar...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant initiative to strengthen India's science and technology partnerships with countries of the Global South, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the New, Emerging and Strategic Technologies (NEST) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, launched the inaugural edition of the MEA-CSIR Tech Familiarization Programme on 14 October 2026. The progr...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Existing Name Approved name National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana(प्रधानमंत्री सामाजिक सहायता योजना) Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana (...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved payment of PLB of 78 days for Rs.2009.61 crore to 11,40,770 railway employees, in recognition of the excellent performance by the Railway staff. Payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Durga Puja/Dusshera holidays. This year also, PLB amount equivalent to 78 days' wages is being paid to about 11.40 lakh non-ga...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the theme "Making Indian Power Sector AI Enabled", the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) held the first day of its two-day international conference-cum-exhibition at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 14 October 2026. Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs and Shri Prahlad Joshi, Union Minister of Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy Government of...
India, Oct. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Minority Affairs is undertaking Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2026, with a focus on institutionalising Swachhata, reducing pendency, strengthening record management, promoting responsible e-waste disposal and ensuring optimum utilisation of office space across the Ministry and its associated organisations. Under this campaign, efforts are being made to clean and declutter workspaces, identify and d...