MOSPI REPORTS MAJOR PROGRESS UNDER SPECIAL CAMPAIGN, PREPARES FOR SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 5.0

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), along with its attached offices and Autonomous Body, has recorded significant achievements under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) during January - August 2025. The campaign resulted in the review of 1,257 files, of which 638 were weeded out, the conduct of 52 cleanliness campaigns, and the release of 4,235 sq. ft. of office sp...


DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT FULLY GEARED TO UNDERTAKE SWACHHATA HI SEVA, AND SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 5.0

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJ&E) with its attached and subordinate offices, autonomous organizations, Commissions and Corporations is undertaking Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)- 2025 Campaign from 17th September, 2025 to 2nd October, 2025 and Special Campaign 5.0 from 15th September, 2025 to 31st October, 2025 DoSJE has launched Swachhata Hi Seva, 2025 on 17.09.2025 at "Mahila Imdad Committee (MIC)" Premi...


DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 5.0 FOR DISPOSAL OF PENDING MATTERS

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, is set to actively participate in the Special Campaign 5.0 being organized from 2nd to 31st October, 2025 under the stewardship of the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG). With Special Campaign 5.0, the Department is determined to scale new benchmarks. DEPwD and all its organi...


DEPWD AND MINISTRY OF AYUSH JOIN HANDS TO PROMOTE INTEGRATIVE REHABILITATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In a significant step towards integrating traditional Indian healing practices with modern disability rehabilitation, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has approved a series of collaborative research projects with the Ministry of AYUSH. These initiatives focus on leveraging Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopath...


UNION MINISTER SONOWAL LEADS DIBRUGARH IN CELEBRATING PM SHRI NARENDRA MODI'S 75TH BIRTHDAY

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday led a grand celebration in Dibrugarh to mark Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, aligning with the nationwide launch of the "Swasth Nari - Sabal Pariwar Abhiyan" and the eighth Rashtriya Poshan Maah. From Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Modi dedicated these initiatives to the nation, underscoring his vision...


DEPARTMENT OF BIO-TECHNOLOGY CHARTS ROADMAP FOR SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 5.0

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Reaffirming its commitment towards cleanliness, institutionalizing efficiency, transparency, and accountability within the Government, the Department of Biotechnology has launched the fifth edition of Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0). The Department has been upholding the spirit of SCDPM campaigns over the years. Last year, during SCDPM 4.0, 1,720 sq. ft. space was freed up by disposing of...


EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SCIENCE: CSIR-NISCPR TAKES THE LEAD AT SCIENCE SUMMIT

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) participated in the Science Summit 2025 at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (SSUNGA80), focusing on "Women and Girls in Science: Driving Gender-Inclusive Innovation, Gender Equality, and Breaking Barriers," with CSIR serving as a case study. The summit, which addressed key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including SDG ...


INDIAN RAILWAYS FULLY GEARS UP FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF SPECIAL CAMPAIGN 5.0 FOCUSING ON CLEANLINESS AND DISPOSAL OF PENDING REFERENCES

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Special Campaign 5.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata and disposing of pending matters has been launched by the Government of India starting from 15th September 2025, for setting targets and thereafter achieving those targets during the period from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The Ministry of Railways is fully geared up for the successful implementation of the campaign across Indian Railways. The Railway Board, led by t...


INDIAN RAILWAYS CONDUCTS 1,799 SEMINARS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH AN INFORMED CHOICE ON SWITCHING FROM NPS TO UPS FOR POST-RETIREMENT FINANCIAL SECURITY

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Indian Railways has conducted 1,799 seminars across the country to guide employees on a one-time switch facility from National Pension System (NPS) to Unified Pension System (UPS). Among the zones, the Southern Railway led with 768 seminars, followed by South Eastern Railway (135), South Western Railway (99), South East Central Railway (91), North Western Railway (90), Northern Railway (88), and North Central Railway ...


SSC CONFIRMS SMOOTH CONDUCT OF CGLE; INTRODUCES FEEDBACK MODULE FOR CANDIDATES

India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has said that the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025, which began on September 12 and will continue till September 26, is being conducted smoothly across the country despite a few technical disruptions in some centres. According to SSC officials, more than 28 lakh aspirants are scheduled to appear for the examination, which is being held in three shifts daily across 2...