India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Government of India is organizing an Outreach Programme of Ministry of Fisheries, Govt. of India at Agatti, Lakshadweep on Monday, 31st August 2026. The Hon'ble Vice President will Release "Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031" Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development. The Outreach Programme will be graced by the august presence of Shri Rajiv...
India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) successfully conducted the NEET-PG 2026 examination today, 30 August 2026, across the country with comprehensive logistical, technological, security and manpower arrangements to ensure a fair, secure and seamless examination process. The examination was scheduled for 2,73,096 candidates at 1,111 examination centres across 339 cities, covering all 36 States and Union Te...
India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired a review meeting on the progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban (SBM-U) in Chandigarh, held at the UT Guest House. The meeting was also attended by Home Secretary-cum-Secretary, Local Government, UT Chandigarh, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, IAS; Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS; Deputy Commissioner, Chandi...
India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today held an interaction with a delegation of the Armed Forces HQ Association, during which various demands and service-related concerns of employees were discussed. The delegation submitted a memorandum to the Minister and held detailed discussion...
India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, today organized the PM-SETU Industry Conclave in Lucknow, bringing together senior representatives from government, industry, multilateral institutions, defence public sector enterprises, sector skill councils and skilling stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening industry participation in voc...
India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the official Visitor of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), will grace the NIFT Combined Convocation 2026 as the Chief Guest on 31 August 2026 in New Delhi, where graduating students from 18 NIFT campuses across the country will come together to celebrate the conferment of their degrees and mark the culmination of their academic journey at the Institute. The occasion wil...
India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, wrestler Sangram Singh and actor Madhurima Tuli led participants at a special National Sports Day edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, organised in collaboration with BRICS, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium today. The event was held simultaneously at more than 25,000 locations across the country, marking another significa...
India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Higher education out-turn refers to the total number of students who pass out of higher education institutions in a given academic year. Gender Parity Index (GPI) The Gender Parity Index (GPI) is the ratio of GER for females to GER for males, reflecting equitable participation of females in the education system. Building India's Knowledge Ecosystem: A Decade of Progress Higher education is a cornerstone of India's journey towar...
India, Aug. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) promotes micro-irrigation to improve water use efficiency and enhance agricultural productivity. The scheme has brought over 115 lakh hectares under micro irrigation as of July 2026. Financial assistance through direct benefit transfer and digital implementation has improved transparency and farmer access to affordable micro-irrigation facilities. Independent studies report higher yields, significant water...
India, Aug. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today paid tribute to former Karnataka Chief Minister and statesman Shri Ramakrishna Hegde Ji on his 100th birth anniversary at Vidhan Soudha, Bengaluru. Describing him as a great statesman, nationalist and creator of leaders, he said Karnataka emerged as a role model for governance under Shri Hegde Ji's leadership. Recalling his contribution to decentralisation, the Vice President highlight...