India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), under the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, conducted an Eleven-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme for Master Trainers for the "Geriatric Care Provider" Job Role, at NISD at Dwarka in the National Capital here. Organized by the Senior Citizen Division (Sr.CD), NISD of the Ministry from September 7 to 18, 2026, the programme aimed to strengthen quality, standardi...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For Shri Ashish Kumar Singh of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Science brought substantial financial pressure. Tuition, books, accommodation, internet access and research expenses were difficult for his family to meet. The NFSC fellowship has helped him continue his research with greater financial stability and focus on his academic goals. Shri Ashish Kumar Singh, 29, has been receiving support under the Nat...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign, Divisional Heads inspected their respective Sections on 24 September 2026 at GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, with a view to reviewing the prevailing standards of cleanliness, hygiene and general upkeep of the workplace. During the inspections, emphasis was laid on maintaining clean and orderly workspaces, ensuring proper disposal of waste, removing unwanted and obsolet...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through the National Service Scheme (NSS), conducted nationwide "My Health, My Pride" activities on September 25, 2026, under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat - 100 Week Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan. The activities focused on promoting health, nutrition, wellness and awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse among young people. The nationwide initiative was conducted across 1...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For Vita resident Mumtaz Raju Sayyed, the change is practical: "With the Thaila ATM, I can now get a cloth bag, which makes carrying my shopping easy." Over a decade ago, walking through an Indian market, a purchase often came with a plastic bag, commonly called polythene. These bags carried vegetables, clothes, food and countless other purchases. Today, markets across the country are increasingly becoming plastic-free. Many sho...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India International Water Week-2026 Check Dam in Balod District, Chhattisgarh Women in Khowai, Tripura, attending the Jal Aarpan Diwas event Water Supply Scheme in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh Discussion on the Importance of Rainwater Harvesting in Health Care Centers Community Outreach Programme The 9th edition of India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 is being held from 22-26 September 2026 in New Delhi, wit...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, chaired the Third Annual Review Meeting of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 projects, an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA), held on 24-25 September 2026, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Conceptualised in 2003-04 and formally established in 2004 by the Office of the ...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 19 year-old woman committed suicide after being gang-raped by six people, including three minors. Reportedly, the woman went to a cattle barn for some work when the six accused allegedly caught her and gang-raped her. The Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, raise serious issues of violation...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-week Online Short-Term Internship Programme (OSTI) of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India concluded today with 95 university-level students completing it. The internship began on 14th September 2026. The interns were shortlisted out of 1008 applicants from 19 states and union territories across the country. Chairing the valedictory session, NHRC Member, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, congratulated the...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Bulk Drugs is strengthening India's domestic capabilities in manufacturing critical Key Starting Materials (KSMs), Drug Intermediates (DIs) and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), reducing import dependence and enhancing resilience across the pharmaceutical supply chain. Five Greenfield projects that have commissioned manufacturing facilities under the Scheme demonstrate the ...