PROMOTING AYUSH SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE AT GLOBAL LEVEL

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Ayush, developed the central sector scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH (ICScheme). Under this scheme the Ministry provides support to Indian AYUSH drug Manufacturers/Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of AYUSH products and services facilitates the International promotion, development and recognition of AYUSH systems of medicine foster interaction of stakeholders...


CABINET APPROVES INVESTMENT PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 700 MW TATO-II HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT IN SHI YOMI DISTRICT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH WITH AN OUTLAY OF RS.8146.21 CRORE AND COMPLETION PERIOD OF 72 MONTHS

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved investment of Rs.8146.21 crore for construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period for the project is 72 months. The project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2738.06 MU of energy. The Power generated ...


CABINET APPROVES SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING UNITS IN ODISHA, PUNJAB AND ANDHRA PRADESH WITH AN OUTLAY OF RS.4600 CRORE

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved four more semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Momentum is building up in semiconductor ecosystem in India with the six approved projects already in various stages of execution. These four proposals approved today are from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced Syst...


CABINET APPROVES LUCKNOW METRO RAIL PROJECT OF PHASE-1B OF THE LENGTH 11.165 KM CONSISTING 12 METRO STATIONS WITH AN OUTLAY OF RS.5,801 CRORE

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Phase-1B of Lucknow Metro Rail Project, Uttar Pradesh with corridor for a length of 11.165 Km with 12 stations - 7 Underground and 5 Elevated. On operationalization of Phase-1B, Lucknow city will have 34 Km of active Metro Rail Network. Benefits and Bolstering Growth: The Phase-1B of Lucknow Metro Rail Project represents a significa...


PM MODI SHARES AN ARTICLE ON THE GOVERNMENT'S FARMER-FIRST APPROACH, THROUGH CROP INSURANCE, SOIL HEALTH CARDS, DIRECT BENEFIT TRANSFERS AND MODERN IRRIGATION, THAT HAS STRENGTHENED LIVELIHOODS, ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY AND ENSURED RESILIENCE IN INDIA'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared an article by Rajya Sabha MP, Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu highlighting how the Government's farmer-first approach, through crop insurance, soil health cards, direct benefit transfers and modern irrigation, has strengthened livelihoods, enhanced productivity and ensured resilience in India's agricultural sector. The PMO India handle on X posted: "In this insightful read...


PM MODI SHARES AN ARTICLE ON LANDMARK INITIATIVE AIMING FOR A SICKLE CELL DISEASE-FREE INDIA BY 2047

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared an article by Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda on a landmark initiative aiming for a Sickle Cell Disease-free India by 2047. The PMO India handle on X posted: "From tackling a genetic disorder to ensuring equity and dignity, India's National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission marks a new era in public health. Union Minister Shri @JPNadda writes on this ...


TEXT OF PM'S VIDEO MESSAGE FOR THE 18TH INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD ON ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Honourable Guests, Distinguished Delegates, Teachers, Mentors, And my dear Bright Young Friends, Namaskaar! It is a joy to connect with more than 300 shining stars from 64 countries. I warmly welcome you to India, for the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics. In India: Tradition meets innovation, Spirituality meets science, and curiosity meets creativity. For centuries, Indians have been observing...


PM MODI ADDRESSES THE 18TH INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD ON ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics via a video message today. On the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed joy in connecting with more than 300 participants from 64 countries, and warmly welcomed them to India for the International Olympiad. "In India, tradition meets innovation, spirituality meets science, and curiosity meets creativity. For centu...


PM MODI RECEIVES A TELEPHONE CALL FROM THE PRESIDENT OF UZBEKISTAN

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev. President Mirziyoyev conveyed his warm greetings and felicitations to Prime Minister and the people of India on the upcoming 79th Independence Day of India. The two leaders reviewed progress in several key areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade, connectivity, heal...


HIMACHAL'S FIRST ZERO WASTE TRIBAL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN KEYLONG FROM 14TH TO 16TH AUGUST

SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, Aug. 12 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Himachal Pradesh's first-ever Zero Waste Tribal Festival is scheduled to be held from 14th to 16th August, 2025 at Keylong. This landmark event will not only celebrate the vibrant tribal heritage of the region but also set a new benchmark for environmentally responsible festivities in the state. Deputy Commissioner Lahaul Spiti Kiran Bhadana said that th...