India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS) is being implemented across the country to ensure the availability of yarn to handloom weavers. Under the scheme, freight charges are reimbursed for all types of yarn, and a 15% price subsidy is provided on cotton hank yarn, domestic silk, wool, linen yarn, and blended yarns made from natural fibres, subject to specified quantity limits. During the financial year 2025-26 the total budget estim...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today, has approved the proposal for conducting Census of India 2027 at a cost of Rs.11,718.24 crore. Details of the Scheme: Benefits: Census of India 2027 will cover the entire population in the country. Implementation strategy and targets: (i) First Census by digital means in country. Data will be collected using mobile applications that will be available fo...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, certifies films for public exhibition under the Cinematograph Act 1952, Cinematograph Certification Rules 2024 and related guidelines. Cuts or modifications are recommended only if the content violates statutory parameters concerning sovereignty and integrity of India, security, public order, decency, morality, defa...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing a centrally sponsored "PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme" through State / UT Governments for providing financial, technical and business support for setting up of new/ upgradation of micro food processing enterprises in the country. The loans to online proposals submitted under the scheme are sanctioned by lending banks after appraisal...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programme, rolled out across multiple priority sectors, has materially improved domestic manufacturing capacities, attracted large-scale investments and supported export growth in participating sectors. As on September 2025, PLI schemes across approved sectors have resulted in realised investments and measurable increases in production/sales and employment - figures monitored and reported in pe...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed greetings to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on the occasion of his 75th birthday today. The Prime Minister noted that Rajinikanth Ji's performances have captivated audiences across generations and earned widespread admiration. He highlighted that the actor's remarkable body of work-spanning diverse roles, genres, and cinematic styles-has consistently set new benchmarks in Indian cinema. The Prime ...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, organised a one-day workshop on 06th December 2025 with State and Union Territory officials to review the performance and finalise strategies for more effective implementation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS). The session began with the Ministry highlighting the features of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS), ...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The semiconductor development strategy is inspired by Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India, Make for the World. Given the foundational nature of semiconductor industry for the economy, the Government launched the 'Semicon India Programme' to develop a complete ecosystem ranging from design, fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging. Following investments have been received under semicon India...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: IS 18237: 2023: Safety of Primary and Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries during Transport. IS 16893 (Part 2):2018: Secondary lithium - Ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles: Part 2 reliability and abuse testing. IS 16893 2018 (Part 3): Secondary Lithium - Ion Cells for the Propulsion of Electric Road Vehicles Part 3 Safety Requirements. IS 16805: 2018: Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Othe...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/ UT 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 (as on 31st October 2025) No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested No. of of startups Amount invested Assam - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 Chandigarh - - - - - - - - 1 9.45 - - Delhi 2 4.4 7 99.08 2 48.56 1 22.33 5...