India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways), Sh. Satish Kumar reviewed the functioning of the IRCTC War Room at the IRCTC office yesterday, with a focus on strengthening the systems for passenger feedback, kitchen monitoring and quality assurance in catering services. During the review, the Chairman of the Railway Board (CRB) interacted with the dedicated team for monitoring and feedback-relat...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has launched a special cleanliness drive across the railway network focused on cleaning and disinfection of drinking-water tanks and filtration systems to ensure the continued availability of safe and clean drinking water for passengers at railway stations. The initiative is part of a broader action plan for strengthening drinking-water quality management across Indian Railways. The action plan emphasises frequent ...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) today organised a Regional Manthan Conference to deliberate on strengthening road safety through e-Enforcement, integrated data systems, safer vehicles, improved emergency response and stronger district-level capacity for western states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu (DNH & DD) at Mumbai under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Justice ...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education under the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC), organised a one-day workshop on "Road Asset Management Systems & Predictive Analysis" on 24 August 2026 at the CSIR-CRRI Auditorium. The workshop brought together researchers, practitioners and industry experts to deliberate on modern Road Ass...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For young people from financially disadvantaged families, limited education and unstable employment can restrict opportunities for progress. Timely financial assistance and mechanised equipment can help sanitation workers build safer, sustainable and dignified livelihoods. Demonstrating the impact of support under the NAMASTE-Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) Initiative, Kapil, a 25-year-old resident of Village Husainpur in Muradnagar,...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For women from economically constrained families, skills alone may not be sufficient to create sustainable livelihoods. Timely access to affordable credit can help them establish enterprises, earn independently and strengthen their families' financial security. Demonstrating the impact of support under the NBCFDC Self-Employment Scheme, Suji K.P., a resident of Wayanad district in Kerala, transformed her tailoring skills into a vi...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For scholars from financially constrained families, limited educational resources and restricted access to career opportunities can create significant barriers to pursuing higher education. Timely fellowship support can enable scholars to continue their academic journey with greater confidence and focus. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Shubhankar Ghorai,...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs today began the three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums in Mysuru, Karnataka. The Conclave brings together policymakers, linguists, researchers, technologists, and tribal community representatives to deliberate on the documentation and revitalisation of tribal languages and on strengthening tribal and Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums (TFFM) across the country. The inaugural session wa...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To celebrate the National Sports Day 2026, the nation is set to witness a large-scale youth engagement initiative, "Khelo India Dialogue - Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath", on 27 August 2026, bringing together young people, athletes and educational institutions at more than 1,500 locations across the country. The nationwide initiative will create a direct platform for young budding athletes to share their ideas, suggest...
India, Aug. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Towards a Unified Payment Ecosystem India's digital payments ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. It is driven by the vision of creating a simple and secure payment system accessible to every citizen. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has emerged as a cornerstone of India's digital payments revolution. Today, UPI is accepted in...