Prime Minister completes his self enumeration, appeals to citizens to self-enumerate their household details and participate in the Census process

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi completed his self enumeration today, marking the beginning of the first phase of Census 2027, relating to house listing and housing operations. Shri Modi said that this  census is the first time data collection is being done through digital means. It also empowers the people of India to self-enumerate their household details.  Shri Modi appealed to the people of India to self-enumerate...


Near real time data collection for Anganwadi Services facilitated through 'Poshan Tracker' digital application

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 'Poshan Tracker' digital application has been rolled out as an ICT based governance tool for monitoring and tracking of all activities in the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and beneficiaries on defined indicators. It has facilitated near real time data collection for Anganwadi Services. In order to ensure that the benefits (Supplementary Nutrition) provided under the scheme are reaching the actual/intended b...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: CLIMATE MONITORING DATA

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry, has undertaken district-wise and long-term analysis of rainfall variability and trends across the country, which are critical for assessing drought and flood risks. IMD has been issuing impact-based forecasts and early warnings for extreme weather events such as cyclones, heatwaves, cold waves, and heavy rainfall, enabling quicker evacuations and mitigation measures. IM...


Railways Sets New Record in Passenger Traffic as well as Cargo Transport in 2025-26

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has achieved significant milestones in both passenger operations and freight during 2025-26, setting new records in cargo transport while also reporting robust growth in passenger traffic and revenue. These achievements reflect sustained improvements in operational efficiency, capacity enhancement, and the growing reliance on rail-based transportation by both key sectors of the economy and everyday commuters. Togeth...


Government implements National Mental Health Programme to strengthen mental health services

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To strengthen mental health services, the Government of India implements National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers. The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) component of the NMHP has been sanctioned for implementation in 767 districts for which support is provided to States/UTs through the National Health Mission. Facilities made available under DMHP at the Community Health Centre (CHC) and Prima...


YUVIKA Empowering Young Minds, Inspiring Future Careers in Space Science: Dr. Jitendra Singh in Written Reply in Lok Sabha

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted the Government's sustained efforts to nurture scientific temper among the youth, stating that the Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA) is playing a main role in inspiring school students to pursue careers in space science. Responding to ...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The SHANTI Act which has received the assent of President of India on 21st December, 2025 allows private sector participation for setting up a nuclear facility, or to carry out activities for the production, use and disposal of nuclear energy under a license from the Central Government and safety authorization of the Regulatory Board. This Act has been enacted for the promotion and development of nuclear energy and ionising radiati...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ESTABLISHMENT OF SSC CENTRES

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the exam notification published by SSC, the Constable (GD) Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted in 130 cities across the country including six cities in West Bengal. Similarly, for the CGL Examination 2025, 135 cities across the country including six cities in West Bengal were designated as exam centres. The following cities in West Bengal have been designated as centres for the aforementioned SSC examinations - 1...


NESTS Commemorates 8th Foundation Day

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, celebrated its 8th Foundation Day on 1st April 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, NESTS continues to strengthen its commitment to advancing education for tribal communities across the country. ...


Digitalisation and technological upgradation relates to data collection, processing, analysis and dissemination undertaken for improvement of Official Statistical System by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Digitalisation and technological upgradation consisting of various modules related to data collection, processing, analysis and dissemination have been undertaken for improvement of the Official Statistical System by the Ministry. Further, Data Innovation Lab component under Capacity Developm  ent Scheme has been launched for incorporating emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning ...