Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils Three New Initiatives; Underlines Government's Push for Accessible Technology and Strengthened Digital Content Ecosystem

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today launched three major initiatives, aimed at strengthening India's media, broadcasting and digital sector and promoting the creative economy. The three initiatives, namely, national AI Skilling Initiative in partnership with Google and YouTube through the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT); MyWAVES, a citizen creator platform on WAVES OTT; a...


TRAI organizes Seminar on "Rating of Buildings for Digital Connectivity"

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: TRAI RO Delhi today organized a seminar on "Rating of Buildings for Digital Connectivity" at Delhi. The seminar was organised in the backdrop of "Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations" issued by TRAI on 25.10.2024 and with a view to create awareness among the stakeholders about the subject and its implementation. Shri Pushpendra Kumar Singh, ITS. Principal Advisor, TRAI inaugurated the seminar and delivered th...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah pays tribute to Dr. Rammanohar Lohia on his birth anniversary

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah paid tribute to Dr. Rammanohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that Dr. Rammanohar Lohia remained dedicated throughout his life-from the freedom struggle to social reform-to the cause of the poor and the underprivileged. He said that committed to equality, education, and one's...


TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO STATES FOR WATER CONSERVATION

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Water being a State subject, the aspects related to water resources including its conservation are studied, planned, funded and executed by the State Governments as per their own resources and priorities. The Central Government supplements the measures and efforts being taken up by the State Governments. "Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari" (JSJB) initiative was launched in Surat, Gujarat on 6 September, 2024. The JSJB initiative focuses ...


Update on NP-NCD

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hypertension Screened 40,87,70,165 Diagnosed 7,00,85,914 On Treatment 5,57,19,735 Diabetes Screened 40,68,72,185 Diagnosed 4,68,48,982 On Treatment 3,39,34,012 Oral Cancer Screened 34,71,30,399 Diagnosed 2,14,208 On Treatment 1,91,336 Breast Cancer Screened 16,24,45,340 Diagnosed 77,107 On Treatment 68,402 Cervical Cancer Screened 8,73,17,364 Diagnosed 93,062 On Treatment 78,676 The Department of...


Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates the National DMF Summit ; Two-Day National DMF Summit Commences

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the two day  National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 at the SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi today. On the sidelines of the Summit, an exhibition alao inaugurated by Shri Reddy showcased impactful initiatives and success stories from various States, highlighting the transformative role of DMF in mining-affected regions. The two-day National DM...


OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has established and operationalized seven Skill India International Centres (SIICs) in different states on a pilot basis to facilitate international employment opportunities for the Indian youth. These centres aim to provide internationally aligned domain skill training, language training and pre-departure orientation to support safe and informed migration of skilled worker...


INDIA SKILLS ACCELERATOR INITIATIVE

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) for the India Skill Accelerator initiative, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in 2026 for cooperation in the fields of Skill Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Under the MoU, the India Skill Accelerator is envisaged as a multi-stakeholder platform to facilitate ident...


Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Addresses the 81st Staff Course at DSSC Wellington

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington between 22nd and 24th March 2026. During the visit, he addressed student officers of the Indian Defence Forces, officers from friendly foreign countries attending the 81st Staff Course and the permanent staff of DSSC. In his address, the CISC spoke on the evolving character of warfare and the need for...


DIGITISATION OF HISTORICAL/RELIGIOUS SITES AND ANTIQUITIES

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. State/UT Total Data 1 Andhra Pradesh 16,404 2 Assam 1,168 3 Bihar 2,500 4 Chandigarh 19,659 5 N. C. T. Of Delhi 3,52,145 6 Gujarat 55,369 7 Haryana 3,01,240 8 Himachal Pradesh 4,948 9 Jammu & Kashmir/UT 76,889 10 Karnataka 747 11 Madhya Pradesh 19,902 12 Maharashtra 1,63,482 13 Odisha 12,356 14 Punjab 70,708 15 Rajasthan 90,000 16 Tamil Nadu 13,956 17 Telangana 481 18 ...