Digital empowerment of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No States Approved PACS ERP Onboarded ANI 46 46 Andhra Pradesh 2,037 2,021 Arunachal Pradesh 139 14 Assam 850 580 Bihar 4,495 4,481 Chhattisgarh 2,028 2,028 DNH&DD 9 4 Goa 86 53 Gujarat 6,216 5,750 Haryana 710 695 Himachal Pradesh 1,885 1,472 J&K 708 537 Jharkhand 2,797 1,493 Karnataka 5,894 4,555 Ladakh 10 10 Madhya Pradesh 5,455 4,536 Maharashtra 12,178 12,036 Manipur 30...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF RAM NAVAMI

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted the people on the eve of Ram Navami. In his message, Shri Birla said, "Heartfelt greetings to all citizens on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, the sacred birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram-revered by all as Maryada Purushottam-who is an eternal symbol of India's faith, devotion, and cultural soul, and whose divine light of public good, righteousness, compassion, and moral con...


Time Use Survey (TUS) 2024

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The report of Time Use Survey (TUS) 2024 conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) during the period January-December 2024 was released through the Press Information Bureau Press Release dated 25 February 2025. The primary objective of the Survey is to measure the participation of men and women in paid and unpaid activities. As per TUS 2024, 21.4% of men and 41% of women in the age group 15-59 y...


National Biodiversity Authority launches short term Internship Programme in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management sectors, for College Students

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched short-term Internship Programme  (upto 3 months), for students who are undergoing graduation/post graduation, to offer hands-on, project-based learning through active engagement with NBA programmes. The programme is designed to build capacity, deepen environmental awareness, and significantly enhance employment opportunities for young people in the biodiversity conservation ...


E-GRAM SWARAJ AND DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT OF PANCHAYATS

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. State Name Village Panchayat and Equivalent Village Panchayat onboard (eGS - PFMS) Village Panchayats & Equivalent With Online Payment Payment Approved (in Cr.) 1 Andhra Pradesh 13327 13320 13032 1484.923 2 Arunachal Pradesh 2108 2108 1509 52.323 3 Assam 2663 2189 2112 480.623 4 Bihar 8054 8054 8048 2695.357 5 Chhattisgarh 11692 11687 11337 761.357 6 Goa 191 191 117 19.064 7 Gujara...


National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming organises two-day National Seminar-cum-Exhibition to promote organic and natural farming

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), Ghaziabad, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, organised a two-day National Seminar-cum-Exhibition on March 24-25, 2026, with the objective of promoting organic and natural farming across the country. The programme saw participation from scientists, policymakers, agricultural officers, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), bio-input manufacturers, pro...


Government enacted Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, aiming to provide safe and secure working environment for women across all sectors

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sexual harassment of women at the workplace is a grave violation of women's fundamental rights to equality, liberty and life, as enshrined in Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution of India and the right to practice any profession or carry on any occupation, trade or business, which includes a safe working environment, under Article 19(1)(g). Sexual harassment creates an insecure work environment, hindering women's participat...


CCI approves merger of Chess Merger Sub, wholly owned subsidiary of Coursera Inc., with and into Udemy Inc.

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of Chess Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coursera Inc., with and into Udemy Inc. The proposed combination involves the merger of Udemy Inc. (Udemy) with Chess Merger Sub (Chess merger), a newly incorporated, wholly owned subsidiary of Coursera Inc. (Coursera). Upon consummation of the merger, Chess Merger Sub will merge with and into Udemy, with Udemy survivin...


Clarification on News Reports Regarding LPG Refill Booking Timelines

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: It has come to the notice of the Government that certain news reports and social media posts are claiming revised LPG refill booking timelines-45 days for PMUY connections, 25 days for non-PMUY single bottle connections, and 35 days for non-PMUY double bottle connections. It is clarified that no such changes have been made. The existing refill booking timelines remain unchanged and continue to be: Citizens are advised not to bel...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SCHEME FOR ENCOURAGING SCIENCE TO GIRL STUDENTS

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/UTs 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 Total Andaman and Nicobar 100 115 100 315 Andhra Pradesh 880 889 900 2669 Arunachal Pradesh 233 347 394 974 Assam 970 1276 1398 3644 Bihar 912 1243 1197 3352 Chandigarh 100 103 100 303 Chhattisgarh 1066 1397 1398 3861 Dadar, Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu 200 188 200 588 Delhi 195 200 200 595 Goa 98 100 106 304 Gujarat 1703 1567 1618 4888 Hary...