CAQM ETF Reviews Air Pollution Enforcement; Emphasises Stricter Inspections and Compliance in NCR

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 127th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas was held on 17.03.2026 to review enforcement and inspections undertaken across the National Capital Region (NCR) during the reporting period from 19.02.2026 to 13.03.2026. The meeting comprehensively reviewed inspections carried out by the flying squads of the Commission across key sectors, including...


National Exhibition-cum-Technical Event under Mission सह-SANKALP Showcases Science & Technology for Sustainable Livelihoods

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India organised a National Exhibition-cum-Technical Event under Mission सह-SANKALP (Science and Advanced Networks for Knowledge-driven Action for Livelihood Promotion) at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on 18th March 2026. The event was inaugurated by PSA Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood and convened senior officials from Central Ministries inc...


Advertising Code Prohibits Misleading Claims, Unsafe Portrayal of Children and Violation of Advertising Council (ASCI) Norms

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per existing regulatory framework, all advertisements telecast on private satellite TV channels are required to adhere to the Advertising Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and rules framed thereunder. The Advertising Code, inter-alia, provides that: Rule 7(5): No advertisement shall contain references which are likely to lead the public to infer that the product advertised or any of its...


Government Establishes Strategic Partnerships to Strengthen IICT and the AVGC-XR Ecosystem

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: WAVES Bazaar is the flagship global B2B marketplace and engagement platform of the Government, conceived to promote India's Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector across films, animation, VFX, gaming, AVGC-XR, immersive media, music, and digital content. Envisioned as a "Create in India, Create for the World" initiative, WAVES Bazaar enables structured business discovery, market access, investment facilitation, and international colla...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEVELOPMENT OF SATELLITE LAUNCH FACILITIES IN INDIA

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Name of Project 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 BE RE Actuals BE RE Actuals BE RE Actuals 1 Realization of Second Vehicle Assembly Building 1000.00 1000.00 999.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Solid Propellant Space Booster Plant 8000.00 5000.00 5499.88 8000.00 6500.00 6299.99 3500.00 3900.00 3899.98 3 PSLV Integration Facility 11000.00 6000.00 5499.70 8000.00 4500.00 3679.14 4000.00 ...


Multi-State Cooperative Societies for organic products

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: With the approval of the Union Cabinet, the Ministry of Cooperation has established national-level multi-state cooperative societies i.e National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) and National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) for export and promotion of organic products respectively. These societies are registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002. Cooperative societies at all levels- from PACS to Ap...


NHRC, India organises Open House Discussion on 'Access to Social Media by Children'

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised an Open House Discussion on 'Access to Social Media by Children' in hybrid mode at its premises in New Delhi. NHRC Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian chaired the meet which was attended by Member, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi; Secretary General, Shri Bharat Lal; Secretary MeitY, Shri S. Krishnan; Director General (Investigation), Smt. Anupama Nilekar Chandra;...


Union Agriculture Minister in Lok Sabha: Incomplete Irrigation Schemes and River-Linking Projects Back on Track under Our Government

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Replying to the detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare today, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan delivered a forceful and assertive response, stating unequivocally that the government led by Narendra Modi is not content with merely running an administration, it is committed to transforming society, improving lives, and s...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ENHANCEMENT OF INDIGENOUS CAPACITY IN NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. (UCIL), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) mandated to mine and process uranium ore in the country, has undertaken initiatives to enhance indigenous capability of Uranium mining. UCIL has planned to take up new uranium mining projects in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and has undertaken initiatives to establish mine and mill with a capacity of 2,...


Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Andhra Pradesh

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Funds released Funds Utilized 2014-15 600 600 2015-16 0.00 0.00 2016-17 675 675 2017-18 437.45 437.45 2018-19 1899.81 1899.81 2019-20 439.74 439.74 2020-21 3181.38 3181.38 2021-22 5652.385 5652.385 2022-23 1546 1546 2023-24 3538.38 3538.38 2024-25 3184.16 3184.16 2025-26 (till date) 1500 0.00 The details of the year-wise funds released and utilized under Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Andhra...