CSIR Sets New Benchmark in Financial Governance; Submits FY 2025-26 Annual Accounts to CAG on Day One for Third Consecutive Year

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has, for the third successive year, not only generated its Annual Accounts for F.Y. 2025-26 on the very first day of the new financial year but also submitted it to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on April 1st, three months ahead of the June 30, 2026 deadline. By completing this task well ahead of the schedule, CSIR has created a new paradigm in the area o...


Record sales and production propel SAIL's strongest-ever performance in FY 2025-26

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The largest steelmaking public sector company, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has achieved its highest-ever performance in FY 2025-26, setting new benchmarks in both sales and production. Strengthening its brand presence and customer reach, the company recorded best-ever sales of 20.14 Million Tonnes  (MT), reflecting an impressive 11.5% growth over the previous year's 18.07 MT. This growth was broad-based, with sale...


COOPERATION WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES IN POWER SECTOR

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Country Sl. No. Name of the project I.C. (MW) 1 Pokhra 1 2 Trisuli 21 3 Western Gandak 15 4 Devighat 14.1 5 Arun-3 900 6 Lower Arun 669 7 Chukha 336 8 Kurichu 60 9 Tala 1020 10 Mangdechhu 720 11 Punatsangchhu -II 1020 12 Punatsangchhu-I 1200 Bangladesh 13 Maitree STPP 1320 Country Sl. No. Transmission Link Nepal 1 Muzaffarpur (India) - Dhalkebar (Nepal) 400 kV D/c line 2 Tanakpur (...


FRAMING OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE POLICIES UNDER JJM

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To enable every rural household in the country to have assured potable water, since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with states, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal. This initiative facilitates adequate quantity of prescribed quality water on regular and long-term basis, through tap water connection. To ensure universal coverage through tap water connection, the Department has evolved a comprehe...


COVERAGE OF PVTGS UNDER PM-JANMAN

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of Ministry Activity Mission Target (2023-2026) Sanction details Physical Achievements M/o Rural Development Provision of pucca houses 4.90 lakh houses 477938 houses 266723 houses completed Connecting roads 8000 km road 7324.47 km road 1949 Km road completed M/o Health and Family Welfare Mobile Medical Units 1000 MMU (750 MMUs sufficient to cover all) 750 MMUs 750 MMUs operationalized M/o Jal Shakti Piped W...


INDIA-RUSSIA PARLIAMENTARY TIES SET TO DEEPEN THROUGH RENEWED DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Russian Parliamentary Delegation led by H.E. Mr. Vladimir Yakushev, First Deputy Chairperson, Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation called on Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla in Parliament House, today. Welcoming the distinguished Russian delegation, the Speaker congratulated Mr. Yakushev on his appointment as Chairman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Federation Council. The Speaker note...


REGULATION OF ADVENTURE TOURISM

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sr. No. State Number of Adventure Tourism Operators 1. Andhra Pradesh 01 2. Bihar 01 3. Delhi 21 4. Gujarat 02 5. Haryana 06 6. Himachal Pradesh 01 7. Jammu And Kashmir 02 8. Jharkhand 01 9. Karnataka 04 10. Kerala 02 11. Madhya Pradesh 02 12. Maharashtra 04 13. Punjab 01 14. Sikkim 01 15. Tamil Nadu 02 16. Telangana 03 17. Uttar Pradesh 04 18. Uttarakhand 03 19. West Bengal...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam, prays to Lord Hanuman

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi stated that Lord Hanuman Ji is the unparalleled symbols of devotion, strength, and unwavering dedication. "May the grace of the mighty one infuse courage and positivity into all his devotees", Shri Modi said. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse- "मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेग&#2306...


Continuous Learning and Competency-Driven Governance Central to Future-Ready Civil Services: Dr. P. K. Mishra at Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah Inauguration

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India today launched Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, a national learning initiative under Mission Karmayogi, aimed at strengthening the capabilities, commitment, and citizen-centric orientation of public servants across the country. In his message, the Prime Minister conveyed his greetings and underlined that governance in a fast-changing world must remain aligned with evolving needs, driven by the spirit of "Naagrik De...


Geological Survey of India Concludes Field Season 2025-26 with Major Achievements in Mineral Exploration and Critical Resource Assessment

India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, has successfully concluded its Field Season (FS) 2025-26, marking a year of notable achievements in mineral exploration, critical resource assessment, technological advancement, and geohazard mitigation. The year assumes added significance as GSI commemorates 175 years of its distinguished service to the nation, reaffirming its pivotal role in advancing the objectiv...