India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The total mangrove cover in West Bengal, including the Sundarbans, as per the Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2013 and ISFR 2023 is 2,097 sq. km. and 2,119.16 sq. km. respectively, thus reflecting a gain of 22.16 sq. km over the last decade. This growth is largely attributed to afforestation and eco-restoration efforts under State and Central schemes such as MISHTI and CAMPA-MGNREGS convergence. The Government has...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has comprehensively revised the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and notified the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 in November, 2022 and the same is in force since 1st April, 2023. These Rules are regulating 106 Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) listed in Schedule-I of the said Rules, including discarded mobile phones, computers and UPS systems. MoEF...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The sectors like renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, sectors that are addressing environmental concerns and schemes like Smart City Mission and the National Solar Mission have the potential of engaging green skilled workforce. New products/ services based on repair, refurbishment/ recycling are the new markets which have a wide array of jobs for minimally skilled r...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: India had expressed its disappointment with the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) outcome of COP 29 at Baku as it does not address the needs and priorities of developing countries and is incompatible with the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC) and Equity. The mobilisation target of USD 300 billion annually by 2035 is substantially insufficient to address t...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: This Independence Day, freedom is just a glance away. Aadhaar Face Authentication lets Aadhaar holders verify their identity instantly, securely, and contactless anytime, anywhere, no documents needed. On 10 August 2025, UIDAI celebrated a landmark 200 crore transactions of Face Authentication, showcasing India's rapid move towards seamless, secure, and paperless authentication. The pace of adoption has been exponent...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Presently, 5,500 fresh scholarships (2,750 each for boys and girls) are awarded each year under the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the wards and widows of Ex-Servicemen. The total number of girl students awarded scholarships under PMSS during last five years is as under: Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2155069 ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT S...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Government is providing adequate pension to the ex-servicemen in the country as per extant rules. Additionally, the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme seeks to bridge the gap between the rates of pension of current and past pensioners retiring in the same rank with the same length of service. Further, various Re-settlement/ Skill Development Training Courses, Employment and Self-Employment Schemes are being run by ...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, has arrived in New Delhi on an official visit to India from 11 to 14 August 2025. The visit aims to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and enhance strategic engagement between the two nations. The visit commenced with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, where General Stuart paid homage to the fallen heroes of the Ind...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The 8th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was held in New Delhi on August 11, 2025, marking another milestone in the strong and enduring maritime partnership between the two countries. The discussions centered on strengthening cooperative engagements in the fields of marine pollution response, maritime search & rescue, and maritime law enforcement, along with...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Indian Navy is preparing for the simultaneous commissioning of two advanced frontline frigates - Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34) on 26 Aug 25. This will be the first time that two major surface combatants from two prestigious Indian Shipyards are being commissioned at the same time at Visakhapatnam. This event underscores India's accelerating naval modernisation and its ability to deliver sophisticated warships from...