National Zoological Park Organises Sunday Bird, Butterfly and Dragonfly Walks to Promote Science and Biodiversity Conservation among Citizens

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, organised the third 'Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk @ NZP' and the 13th 'Sunday Bird Walk @ NZP', as part of its ongoing efforts to promote public participation in biodiversity monitoring, documentation of birds, butterflies and dragonflies, and awareness of wildlife conservation. The walks were conducted from 6:45 AM to 10:30 AM today under the expert guidance of Sh. Sanjay Tiwari and S...


16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils held at Chandigarh; Deliberations to focus on effective Implementation of the Biodiversity Governance Framework at the State and local levels

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chandigarh/New Delhi, 6th September, 2026 The 16th National Meet of the State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs) was inaugurated today at Chandigarh. Organised by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), the two-day National Meet, being held from 6-7 September 2026, brings together Chairpersons and Member Secretaries of SBBs and UTBCs from across the country, along with senior officials,...


Union Environment Minister leads International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 celebrations and inaugurates National Workshop themed 'From Crisis to Recovery - Conserving India's Vultures', at Panchkula

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 was celebrated today at Panchkula, Haryana. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a national-level workshop on the theme 'From Crisis to Recovery - Conserving India's Vultures' on the occasion. The event was also graced by the august presence of Haryana State Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Shri Rao Narbir Singh, beside...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses a press conference on narcotics control in Panaji, the capital of Goa

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed a press conference on narcotics control in Panaji, the capital of Goa. On this occasion, Goa Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant was also present. Addressing the press conference, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that since Shri Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, the Government of India has taken numerous steps to strengthen the country's int...


Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chairs review meeting on issues related to Goa along with the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, in Panaji

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on issues related the state of Goa along with the Chief Minister Dr.Pramod Sawant, in Panaji today. The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary, Director, Intelligence Bureau, and other senior officers of Ministry of Home Affairs, Goa, Indian Coast Guard and other concerned organisations. During the meeting, Union Home Minister Shri Amit S...


"Bring Industry Partners on Board from Day One": Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for New Industry-R&D Partnership Model

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "The commercial arm should be in association with the lab right from day one." With this message, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, called for a fundamental shift in the way industry and research institutions work together, during an interaction with CEOs, CSOs and COOs of industri...


Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Says RISE Conclave Puts Spotlight on India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 Startup Powerhouse

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today called for taking India's rapidly expanding startup ecosystem beyond metropolitan centres and creating stronger linkages between science, startups and industry to accelerate the journey of indigenous techn...


Appointments to the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has made the appointment of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Commission, while Shri Kaishab Bihari as the Vice-Chairperson. Shri Manoj Kumar Balmiki, Smt. Sushma Gaudiyal and Shri Ravi Ramu Kalose have been appointed as ...


Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya & Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi Lead 'Sundays on Cycle' in Surat, Strengthen PM Modi's call of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan

India, Sept. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was organised in Surat today with the theme "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat," bringing together athletes, fitness enthusiasts, students, youth and citizens to promote a healthy, active, and substance-free lifestyle. Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, along with the participants, took the Nasha Mukt ...


Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0

India, Sept. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The ECLGS 5.0 provides targeted credit guarantee support to businesses affected by external disruptions. Implemented by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company, the scheme enables eligible lending institutions to extend additional working capital with reduced credit risk. It supports MSMEs, eligible non-MSME businesses and scheduled passenger airlines through government-backed guarantees. Building on the earlier phases of ECL...