India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has established regulatory requirements for nuclear & radiation safety for all types / designs of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) being established in India. These requirements are generally technology and entity neutral. The requirements take account of international benchmarks including the safety standards of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). NPPs in India are sited, designed, construc...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In the year 2024-25, nuclear share in total electricity generation in the country was about 3.1%. The nuclear share is proposed to be increased substantially by increasing the present installed nuclear power capacity of 8.78 GW (excluding RAPS-I) to about 22 GW by 2031-32 and 100 GW by 2047 progressively. The Government has drawn up a roadmap for reaching the 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 as announced in the Nuclear Energ...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To protect, promote and preserve various forms of folk art and culture including traditional crafts throughout the country, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) with headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur. These ZCCs organize various cultural activities and programmes on a regular basis all over India for which they engage folk artists to showcase their...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today greeted the people on the occasion of  Gudi Padwa,  Ugadi, Cheti Chand , Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba. In separate posts on X, The Prime Minister wrote: "Best wishes on Gudi Padwa!" "गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Name of Monument Entity State Agra Fort, Agra (UP) Ease My Trip Foundation Uttar Pradesh Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi Sabhyata Foundation Delhi Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi Sabhyata Foundation Delhi Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho Ease My Trip Foundation Madhya Pradesh Kailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram (TN) Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (CIFCL) Tamil Nadu Sun temple, Konark, Puri...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Coal is continuing to ensure reliable baseload power to support core industries such as steel and cement that underpin the economic growth of the country. The coal production in the country continues at a pace matching with the prevailing demands of the consumer and building adequate stocks at the mine-end for maintaining adequate supplies to the consumers as per their requirements with the continued support of Railways. The pit...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has organised  two-days consultative workshop on 'Capacity Building Workshop on Monitoring Frameworks of Sustainable Development Goals, Compilation of Environment Accounts, and Gender Statistics. This capacity building workshop is co-organised with Government of Bihar with the technical support by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India. The inaugural ...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of indigenous drone manufacturing in the next few years," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he stressed on the urgent need to build a drone production ecosystem to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the country Aatmanirbhar in view of the present geopolitical uncertainties. He was addressing MSMEs, start-ups, winners of Innovations fo...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his warmest greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, praying for prosperity, health, and the fulfillment of the resolve for a Viksit Bharat. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on this occasion, highlighting the divine and benevolent grace of Goddess Shailaputri as the holy festival of Navratri commences.  PM Modi also shared a devotional hymn d...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, to exchange festive greetings and discuss the evolving security situation in the region. The Prime Minister spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II and conveyed advance Eid wishes. During the discussion, both leaders expressed concern at the evolving situation in West Asia and highlighted the need for dialogue a...