India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's mineral sector has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2025-26 with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks, the highest ever in a single year. This achievement reflects the strong cooperative efforts between the Union and State Governments and highlights the growing maturity of India's auction-based mineral allocation framework. Out of the 200 auctioned blocks, 123 are Mining Lease (ML) blocks and...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl No Name of State No of private Projects No of Govt. Projects Total No. of projects approved Total Project Cost Amount eligible for interest subvention 1 Andhra Pradesh 8 0 8 211.88 124.42 2 Arunachal Pradesh 1 0 1 0.68 0.54 3 Assam 1 0 1 0.41 0.18 4 Goa 1 4 5 38.05 36.58 5 Gujarat 1 4 5 984.74 617.45 6 Himachal Pradesh 0 1 1 5.17 5.00 7 Jammu and Kashmir 3 0 3 130.21 100.78...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: When the International Day of Yoga (IDY) was first celebrated globally in 2015, it quickly evolved into one of the world's largest wellness movements. Every year on June 21, millions across continents roll out their yoga mats in parks, institutions, and homes. Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, informed, "The Ministry of Ayush aims to take the spirit of that one-day celebration ...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and holistic well-being among security forces, the Ministry of Ayush has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The MoU aims to promote Ayush-based preventive healthcare, wellness, yoga, stress management, and overall well-being among CISF personnel and their families. The a...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Consequential Accidents 2014-15 135 2025-26 (upto 28.02.2026) 14 (90% lesser) Period No.  of Consequential Train Accidents No. of Deaths No. of Injuries 2004-05 to 2013-14 1,711 904 3,155 2014-15 to 2023-24 678 748 2,087 2024-25 31 18 92 2025-26 (upto 14 16 28 Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.) 2013-14 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 39,200 87,336 1,01,...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog today released a report titled "Realising the Export Potential of India's Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector", presenting a comprehensive assessment of India's manufacturing capabilities, global market opportunities, and the policy interventions required to position the country as a competitive player in the global sports equipment industry. The report was released by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog in th...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Zero customs duty on the imports of goods required for nuclear power projects will result in to reduction in project cost and the unit cost of electricity generated in respect of projects being set-up with foreign cooperation which have substantial import contents. This will make these projects more viable. The steps being taken by NPCIL to strengthen the domestic supply chain for the 10 newly approved 700 MWe PHWR units are:...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To ensure regulatory approval, safety, and ethical deployment of CRISPR-based therapies in India, regulatory bodies CDSCO, ICMR, and DBT have issued the "National Guidelines for Gene Therapy Product Development and Clinical Trials, 2019", guiding stakeholders to comprehend and comply with regulatory requirements for research and development of gene therapeutic products (GTPs) in India. The Department, through various medical rela...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. no. Name of Organization/museums Footfalls 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 National Museum, Delhi 245463 366628 420212 National Gallery of Modern Arts, Delhi 232467 182955 237781 Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad 972829 972432 917267 Allahabad Museum, Prayagraj 132520 91036 124699 Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal 155145 467837 239209 Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata 3453394 3610181 3155931 Indi...
India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a cordial interaction with banana-producing farmers in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, and reiterated the Central Government's commitment to increasing farmers' income and strengthening agricultural infrastructure. Extending his greetings on Gudi Padwa, he said that the land of Khandesh, particu...