India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Students and candidates; Parents; Teachers and academic institutions; Examination-conducting and test-indenting bodies; Subject matter experts and technology professionals; Industry organisations; Civil society organisations; and Other interested stakeholders. Conduct and security of public examinations; Examination design and assessment methodology; Governance, accountability and institutional arrangements; Prevention, ...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, on 3rd June 2026, approved the PARIVARTAN (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) Scheme, to replace over 2 lakh trucks and buses conforming to Bharat Stage (BS)-IV or prior emission norms, registered in the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the NCR districts of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, with BS-VI or st...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sunil Kumar K.P., a member of the OBC Thiyya community in Kerala, transformed his livelihood from low-paid private driving to self-employment as an autorickshaw owner with assistance under the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) Scheme. Before receiving assistance, Sunil worked as a private vehicle driver and earned only Rs.5,000 per month. Although he possessed driving experience, his limited in...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For sanitation workers supporting large families, limited financial resources and the absence of mechanised equipment can make it difficult to build a stable livelihood. Structured financial assistance can help them expand their work, improve their earnings and serve their communities with greater safety and dignity. Demonstrating the impact of support under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) component of the NAMASTE Scheme, Kapil P...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For full-time research scholars from modest families, meeting the cost of advanced education can be difficult. Timely fellowship assistance can reduce this burden and allow scholars to pursue their academic ambitions with greater confidence and focus. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Dr Janaki Sundararajan, a 32-year-old scholar from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu,...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government is implementing a comprehensive range of welfare schemes for the educational advancement, socio-economic empowerment, livelihood promotion and protection of Scheduled Caste communities across the country. During the financial years 2021-22 to 2025-26, funds were allocated for major initiatives including the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, National Fellowship for SC Students, National Overseas Scholarship, T...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In July 2026, Index of Industrial Production recorded a 6.7% year-on-year growth, supported by 7.3% growth in Manufacturing sector and strong growth of 8.7% in Electricity & Gas Supply sector. STATEMENT I: INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION - SECTORAL (Base: 2022-23100) Months Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Electricity & Gas Supply Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management General 11.053 76.062 10.865 2.020 100.00 2025-...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi has hailed the completion of 12 years of the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, describing its journey as one from financial inclusion to economic empowerment. In a post on 'X' the Union Minister said that under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Jan-Dhan Yojana has connected crores of citizens - especially women and rural f...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's nuclear programme is guided by a strategy of technological self-reliance, developed to overcome historical fuel embargoes while harnessing the country's vast thorium reserves. At its core is the indigenously designed three-stage nuclear power programme, which enables a gradual transition from uranium- to thorium-based fuel cycles. By advancing indigenous innovation, expanding clean and reliable electricity generation, and e...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's nuclear energy programme is built on the principle of safety first. Guided by stringent regulatory oversight, multiple layers of protection and comprehensive emergency preparedness, it safeguards people and the environment while providing reliable low-carbon electricity. Beyond power generation, atomic energy supports healthcare, agriculture, food preservation, industry, scientific research and clean hydrogen production. Th...