India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Turning advances in tissue engineering into clinically relevant solutions for difficult-to-heal wounds, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial assistance to M/s OrthoGraft Pvt. Ltd. Vadodara, Gujarat for the project titled "Production Set-up for Advanced Tissue Derived Biological Dressings." Through TDB's support, the company will establish manuf...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Amit Arya, a resident of Haryana and belonging to the OBC category, aspired to become self-employed and build a stable source of income for himself and his family. However, financial constraints and limited employment opportunities in his area posed significant challenges. With inadequate funds to start a business, he was unable to establish a sustainable livelihood. At the same time, the growing need for digital and e-governance ...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For students from financially constrained backgrounds, pursuing higher education and advanced research can involve significant financial and academic challenges. Timely financial assistance can provide students with greater stability, enabling them to continue their studies, focus on research and achieve their academic and professional aspirations. Demonstrating how financial support under the National Fellowship Scheme for Schedu...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India continues to strengthen access to quality residential education and hostel facilities for students belonging to Scheduled Castes and tribal communities through various Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Under the hostel component of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), financial assistance is provided for constructing new hostels for Scheduled Caste students. Proposals ...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE) has completed the migration of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) Portal from the earlier platform (nmba.dosje.gov.in) to the SAMAVESH Portal (https://www.dosje.gov.in/organisation/nasha-mukt-bharat-abhiyaan/) developed by National e Governance Division (NeGD). Joint Secretary (Drug Prevention) in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr Sandeep R. Rathod, informed ...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, hosted the 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting in Jaipur, Rajasthan today under India's BRICS Chairship. The meeting was chaired by Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The meeting built upon the 1st BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group Meeting, held virtually on 25 May 2026 and brought together delegates from BRICS Member States to advan...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's BRICS Chairship 2026 marked the successful conduct of the BRICS Youth Council Meeting and BRICS Youth Summit held on 19th August 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". The BRICS Youth engagements reflected a 'peop...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat, is strengthening its engagement with Indian-origin youth across the world through 'Friends of MY Bharat', a dedicated digital module announced by Smt. Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, during the BRICS Youth Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar. The initiative will provide Indian-origin students, young professionals and other youth living outside In...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 has commenced with the launch of the Viksit Bharat Quiz, opening a nationwide opportunity for young Indians to participate in a structured, merit-based journey of leadership, innovation and nation-building, culminating in the National Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi and an opportunity for selected youth to present their ideas before the Prime Minister. VBYLD 2...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What are the categories/kinds of revenue collected by the State governments from mines? The States are presently getting around 14 types of taxes, charges, fees and other levies, including royalty, auction premium, dead rent, payments to District Mineral Foundations (DMFs), GST and transit fees. Further, some States have also introduced taxes on mineral-bearing lands, resulting in an additional finan...