India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) since 25.06.2015 to provide all weather pucca houses with basic civic amenities to eligible urban beneficiaries across the country. Based on the learnings from the experiences of implementation of PMAY-U, MoHUA has revamped the scheme and launched PMAY-U 2.0 'Housing for All' Mission with effect from 01.09.2024 for implem...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Driven by the vision of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, Madanapalle Municipality is reshaping urban sanitation through scientific waste management and sustainable resource recovery. Madanapalle Municipality in Andhra Pradesh is strengthening its urban sanitation and solid waste management systems through scientific and sustainable practices. In response to rapid urban growth and increasing waste generation, the municipality has a...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. State/ UT Total rural HHs Rural HHs with tap water connection as on 15/08/2019 Rural HHs provided with tap water supply since Aug, 2019 Rural HHs with tap water supply as on date No. In% No. In% No. In% 1. A & N Islands 0.62 0.29 46.02 0.33 53.98 0.62 100.00 2. Arunachal Pradesh 2.29 0.23 9.97 2.06 90.03 2.29 100.00 3. D&NH and D&D 0.85 - - 0.85 100.00 0.85 100.00 4. Goa 2.64 1.99 7...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sapta Kosi Multipurpose Project: The work of topographical surveys, construction material survey, water quality survey, inland navigation studies, hydrological studies, seismological studies, drilling (1,258m), communication survey, glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) studies have been completed. Sun-Kosi Kamla Diversion Multipurpose project: The work of topographical surveys, water quality survey, hydrological studies, seismologic...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As informed by the Government of Gujarat, the proposed Gulf of Khambhat (Kalpasar) Project is an ambitious water resources initiatives of the State Government. The project envisages the creation of one of the world's largest coastal freshwater reservoirs through the construction of a dam across the Gulf of Khambhat. Upon implementation, the project is expected to significantly augment the availability of freshwater and substantiall...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched the Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees (SPREE 2025) from July 2025 to January 2026. Under the Scheme, a one-time opportunity was provided to employers and employees of organised sectors who may have been inadvertently left out from ESI coverage to register without concern for retrospective coverage or punitive action. A total of 1,38,718 new employer...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) has launched a three-month Special Drive from 1st June, 2026 to 31st August, 2026 for the expeditious disposal of pending industrial dispute cases and claim cases relating to wages, gratuity, maternity benefits and other statutory claims. As on 1st June, 2026 a total of 16,033 cases were pending before the field offices. During the first month of the Special Drive, 2,769 cases ...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: All India data Years No of Beneficiaries Amount disbursed 2023-24 688 1,01,87,728 2024-25 1,978 2,72,08,672 2025-26 1,406 1,52,20,915 (In Rs.) The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has approved extension of the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) from 01.07.2026 to 30.06.2027. The eligibility criteria to avail benefit under the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) is as under: Several steps to e...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS (1995: AGMUT), today assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Soon after assuming charge, Secretary Mines chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Mines and reviewed the key initiatives and ongoing activities of the Ministry. During the meeting, senior officials briefed the Secretary on various important programmes and initiatives of the Ministry, including th...
India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NCM has conducted a study on the subject "Contribution of Jain Community in the Field of Education" during 2026. The study documents the historical evolution, institutional contribution and educational philosophy of the Jain community in India. It captures the role of Jain trusts, philanthropists, educational institutions and community organisations in promoting learning, research, scholarships, value-based education and inclusive ...