India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards augmenting railway capacity and improving train operations in Maharashtra, Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the Chouk-Karjat railway section (10.86 km) of Central Railway at a cost of Rs.497 crore. The project has been approved under the umbrella works for doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyover and bypass works aimed at augmenting the capacity of the railway network. The Chouk-Karjat se...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of institutionalising Swachhata and enhancing efficiency in public administration, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), along with its Autonomous Institutions, Subordinate Offices and Field Units, continued to sustain the momentum of Special Campaign 5.0 during its extended implementation period from November 2025 to August 2026. The Department undertook focused initiati...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment has approximately released Rs 1089.58 Crores under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) and State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC) programmes. More than 10.76 lakh senior citizens have been benefitted under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) from FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26, across the country. Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment Shri ...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Fellowship assistance can reduce financial uncertainty and allow researchers to focus more fully on their doctoral work. Access to sustained financial support can enable scholars from economically disadvantaged families to continue higher education, pursue meaningful research and realise their academic aspirations. Shri Mantu Dhar, a 35-year-old research scholar from Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, is pursuing a Ph.D. with suppor...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Timely treatment, counselling, family participation and sustained rehabilitation support can help individuals overcome dependence on drugs, rebuild confidence and return to a productive life. Otherwise, emotional distress and the absence of healthy coping mechanisms can increase a person's vulnerability to substance use. Lena (name changed), a 37-year-old nursing professional from Imphal West, Manipur, overcame substance dependen...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri B. L. Verma has said that Central Government is committed to 'Vanchiton Ko Variyata' - giving priority to the deprived - by ensuring that people who have historically remained underserved or overlooked receive the assistance and support to which they are entitled. Addressing the gathering in connection with the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, wi...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Table 1: Distribution of districts across LFPR and WPR brackets LFPR/ WPR range (in %) % share of districts-LFPR % share of districts-WPR (1) (2) (3) below 40 0.2 1.0 40-60 46.1 54.3 60-80 52.7 44.0 above 80 1.0 0.7 Table 2: Distribution of districts across UR brackets UR range (in %) % share of districts (1) (2) below 0.5 7.2 0.5-3.0 43.1 3.0-5.5 34.7 above 5.5 14.9 Table 3: Distribution...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters is being organized annually since 2021. To sustain the momentum, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) along with its attached, subordinate offices and Autonomous Body recorded significant achievements under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) during November 2025 - August 2026 monitored monthly through SCDPM portal: The campaig...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vigilance Department of NMDC Limited co-hosted the Training of Trainers Programme conducted by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on 17 September 2026 at Hyderabad on "Master Circulars and Vigilance Manual 2026" for Vigilance Officers of organisations in South Zone. The programme was virtually addressed by the Chief Guest, Shri Praveen Kumar Sinha, Former Special Director, CBI, who emphasised the significance of the CVC M...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Steel will be conducting Open House to discuss issues related to import of steel on 24th September 2026 in Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA- 3, Netaji Nagar New Delhi. Companies and associations may present their issues related to above subjects in the Open House. To participate in the Open House e-mails may be sent on tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in for getting a confirmed time slot on above date. While sending the e-mail, follo...