Dr. L. Murugan Calls Upon Youth to Lead India's Journey Towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, today called upon young Indians to harness their skills, creativity and innovative potential to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. Addressing students and learners at an Institute in Noida, the Minister emphasised the importance of quality education, lifelong learning, skill development and entrepreneurship in preparing I...


Three Historic Tamil Film Prints starring Sivaji Ganesan donated to National Film Archive of India

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai: 8 October 2026 Three 35mm Tamil cinema classics starring legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan and directed by A. P. Nagarajan have been acquired and handed over to the NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI), Pune, by Aparna Subramanian, Film Research Officer at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The acquisition brings Thiruvarutchelvar (1967), Thillana Mohanambal (1968) and Thiruvilayadal (1965) into the...


Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Paatil chairs 20th Meeting of Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Strengthening the Government's commitment towards holistic river rejuvenation, the 20th Meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil. The meeting reviewed the progress of the Namami Gange Programme and deliberated on key interventions aimed at accelerating river rejuvenation through improved sewage infrastructure, scientific water manag...


As part of 'Khadi Festival-2026' at I.N.A. KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Goel inaugurated a special Khadi and Village Industries Exhibition at Delhi Haat

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the vibrant confluence of India's diverse cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship and indigenous entrepreneurship, The distinct Khadi and Village Industries Exhibition organized by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India was inaugurated by Shri Manoj Goel, Chairman, KVIC at Delhi Haat...


Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Windergy India 2026 in Chennai; Outlines Path to 100 GW Wind Capacity by 2030

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Education and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated the 8th edition of 'Windergy India 2026' in Chennai on October 8, 2026. This event marks the commencement of the premier global wind energy conference, being held from October 7-9, 2026. Thiru C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, Minister for Energy Resources and Law, Government of Tamil Nadu, graced the inaugur...


Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Organises World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day 2026

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised an event at the Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. Over 100 government officials, industry representatives, researchers and experts took part in discussions on the standards and safety measures needed for the use of Hydrogen in India. The event included two panel discussions on Hydrogen standards and safety at Hydrogen fa...


India Highlights Regional Energy Cooperation and Energy Security at 20th EAS Energy Ministers' Meeting

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, represented India at the 20th East Asia Summit Energy Ministers' Meeting held in Manila, Philippines, today. Addressing the Meeting, Shri Naik emphasised India's commitment to strengthening regional energy cooperation, energy security and a secure, resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future. Underscoring India's Act East Policy and its C...


NHAI Releases Document on 'Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures' Highlighting Strengthened Wildlife Conservation Measures Along National Highways

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Highlighting initiatives towards integrating wildlife conservation into National Highway planning, design, and implementation, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released a document on 'Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures' Commemorating 'National Wildlife Week' from 2nd - 8th October 2026. The document was recently released by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport and Highways during Chintan Shivir ...


Rural Development Ministry holds national level rural training centres meet

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A two-day National Level Review Meeting of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) Stakeholders was organised by the Ministry of Rural Development at Shillong, Meghalaya. The meeting is being organised in association with the Government of Meghalaya and the National Academy of RSETI (NAR). RSETI is a flagship programme implemented through a three-way partnership between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), State/UT Go...


Department of Biotechnology launches Special Campaign 6 with focus on E-waste Management and impactful initiatives reaffirming its commitment to promote cleanliness, hygiene and a culture of responsible workplace practices

India, Oct. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Biotechnology, under the aegis of Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DAR&PG) has accelerated efforts for achieving 100% targets in reducing pendency, Record management and coverage of all Campaign sites. The Department, in collaboration with Scientific Cadre Units, Divisions and its Autonomous Institutions & PSUs, is enthusiastically participating in the implementation phase of Special Campaign ...