India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant stride towards strengthening rural water supply infrastructure and ensuring long-term sustainability under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, signed a reform-linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State of Sikkim today. The reform‑linked MoU mandates a Gram Panchayat‑led, service‑based and community‑centred model o...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is making transformational impact by empowering Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs since October, 2016, as India envisions a Viksit Bharat @2047. From Idea to Winning Public Tender Bids: The Journey of Shri Balwant Lal Suman The transformative intervention of the NSSH Scheme is best exemplified by the inspiring s...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, organized a National Workshop on the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme here today. The workshop brought together representatives from State Governments, State Nodal Agencies, public sector undertakings, developers, technical institutions, industry associations and other stakeholders associated with the Small Hydro Power sector. In his welcome address, Sh...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An Outreach Workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme was organised by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Gujarat, in Gandhinagar on June 9, 2026. The workshop brought together senior government officials, representatives of financial institutions, and participants from across Gujarat. More than 100 participants attended the workshop in pe...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today witnessed the historic breakthrough of the main tunnel at the eastern portal of the Zojila Tunnel Project at Minamarg in Kargil district. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, Members of Parliament, public representatives, senior officials and distinguished guests were also present on the occasion. Lieutenant Go...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant shift to mechanized and automated systems, NHAI has introduced a series of technology-driven initiatives aimed at strengthening maintenance practices across National Highways and Expressways. As part of these measures, NHAI has issued comprehensive guidelines for mechanized maintenance of drainage systems in urban and built-up areas and deployment of advanced mechanized road maintenance equipment, including Automati...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today chaired an important meeting of State Rural Development Ministers regarding the implementation of 'Viksit Bharat GRAMG.' Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India has announced comprehensive financial and policy initiative to provide fresh momentum to rural employment, workers' security and ...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Researchers have spotted a new mechanism to generate and control spin currents using sound waves which can reduce energy consumption, have potential applications in quantum computing, and contribute to next-generation communication technologies. In modern technology, there is a growing demand for faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient devices. Traditional electronics rely on the movement of electric charge, which leads to heat ...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), as part of India's BRICS Presidency 2026, convened the first meeting of the BRICS Science Academies Forum 2026. Held virtually under the theme "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development and Strengthening Global South Cooperation," the forum brought together science academies from ten nations, Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, Belarus, Nig...
India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary today flagged off five new Solar Community Hub Skill Vans, marking a significant step towards expanding digital access and future-ready skilling across India. Developed by Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC...