India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to the complete eradication of manual scavenging through strict enforcement of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (MS Act, 2013), rehabilitation of affected persons and promotion of mechanised sanitation systems. The Act, which came into force on 6 December 2013, prohibits the employment or engagement of any person as a manual s...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing a comprehensive range of initiatives under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) to promote the welfare, dignity and social security of senior citizens across the country. The flagship initiatives under the scheme include the Elderline - National Helpline for Senior Citizens (14567), the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), the Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engi...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In the Union Budget 2026-27, the Union Finance Minister announced the "Tex-Eco Initiative" to promote a globally competitive and sustainable textile and apparel sector. The initiative aims to support innovative technologies for the circular economy, including textile waste management, recycling, and value addition, as well as the development of recycled fibres, new materials, sustainable packaging, and other high-value products fro...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/UT No. of approved Start-up projects Andhra Pradesh 1 Delhi 5 Gujarat 4 Karnataka 2 Maharashtra 7 Punjab 1 Rajasthan 1 Tamil Nadu 6 Uttar Pradesh 3 Uttarakhand 1 Total 31 State / UT District No. of Start-Ups GoI assistance (INR) Andhra Pradesh Guntur 1 45,00,000/- Delhi Delhi 5 2,30,00,000/- Gujarat Ahmedabad 2 90,00,000/- Gandhinagar 1 44,88,188/- Surat 1 45,00,000/- Karnataka B...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's exports of textiles and apparel, including handicrafts, stood at Rs.3,25,339.0 crore in 2025-26, registering a growth of 1.8 per cent over Rs.3,19,573.2 crore in 2024-25, despite fluctuations in global demand, variations in input costs and other trade-related challenges. India's exports of textiles and apparel, including handicrafts, recorded growth in more than 100 export destinations during 2025-26 compared with the previ...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sn State Destination Name of the Experience Sanction Date Sanctioned Cost (in Rs. Crore) Andhra Pradesh Bapatala Development of Suryalanka Beach Experience 29.03.2025 97.52 Bihar Bodh Gaya Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya 29.03.2025 165.44 Chhattisgarh Kawardha Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kawardha 29.03.2025 146.00 DNHDD Daman Daman Convention Centre 29.03.2025 147.1...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the nationwide celebrations of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign and India's 79th Independence Day, the Department of Youth Affairs, through MY Bharat, has launched the National Flag of India Quiz 2026 on the MY Bharat Portal. The quiz will remain open till 15 August 2026, providing young citizens across the country with an engaging opportunity to deepen their understanding of the National Flag and its enduring significance....
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Award Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award Categories Land, Water (Sea), Air and Lifetime Achievement Prize Bronze statuette, certificate, blazer/saree and an award money of Rs.15 lakh Status Equivalent to Arjuna Award Nominations Open 21 July - 20 August 2026 Mode of Application Online through the National Awards Portal of Ministry of Home Affairs (https://awards.gov.in ) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invi...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the basis of the result of the written part of the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 held by the Union Public Service Commission from 20th to 21st June 2026, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Interview/Personality Test. 2. The candidature of these candidates is PROVISIONAL subject to their being found eligible in all respects. The candidates would be required to produce the o...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: RSETIs: The Bridge from Aspirations to Enterprise At the centre of this transformation are Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), working steadily in the background to promote self-employment and nurture micro-enterprises. These district-level institutes offer free, short-term, practical, residential training to unemployed rural people ...