Ministry of Mines holds an Interactive Workshop-cum-Technical Evaluation Sessions under S&T-PRISM Programme

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Mines in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur successfully organized the two-days Interactive Workshop & Technical Evaluation Sessions under the S&T PRISM 5.0 (Promotion of Research & Innovation in Startups and MSMEs) at JNARDDC, Nagpur, during 29-30 May 2026. The workshop provided a common platform bringing together innovators from startups & MSM...


Minister of State (PP) Dr Jitendra Singh launches the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice 'Chatbot' 'Samadhan Didi'; terms it as Democratization of Public Grievance Mechanism in India

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, today launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice "Chatbot" "Samadhan Didi", developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with Bhasini, at Kart...


A Highway Bringing New Possibilities to the Heart of Central India: Boregaon to Shahpur

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Khandwa and Burhanpur, a booming agricultural powerhouse in Madhya Pradesh and central India's banana hub, produces over 1.7 million metric tons of bananas annually, sending a daily flow of 140 heavily loaded trucks to domestic markets and international ports. For years, these trucks had to depend on narrow, damaged roads that slowed this movement, increased their travel time and made transportation a difficult task. That story is n...


DAY-NRLM Organises Webinar on "Organization, Health & Prosperity: Balanced Oil Consumption for a Healthy Heart and a Healthy Life

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), organised a webinar titled "Organization, Health & Prosperity: Balanced Oil Consumption for a Healthy Heart and a Healthy Life". on 29th May, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The webinar focused on the importance of balanced edible oil consumption in the context of rising obesity and cardiovascular diseases among rural p...


ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Secures First-Ever Strategic Investment Plan Approval under PM-SETU; Andhra Pradesh Emerges as Pioneer of Industry-Led ITI Transformation

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark development under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, the National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh, submitted by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) along with their academic partner New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH). The approval marks ...


Government temporarily exempts Customs duty on Cotton Imports from 1 June to 31 October 2026, balancing the interests of farmers and Textile Industry

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Keeping the interests of cotton farmers and the entire cotton value chain at the forefront, the Government of India has adopted a proactive and balanced approach by temporarily exempting customs duties on cotton imports from 1 June to 31 October 2026. The measure, implemented during the cotton off-season, will ensure adequate availability of cotton for the textile industry, support MSMEs, moderate input costs, and strengthen the co...


MY Bharat and NSS Are Two Pillars of Youth Development Working Towards One Goal - Viksit Bharat : Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day Chintan Shivir of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, concluded today at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong, after intensive deliberations on strengthening youth engagement, improving institutional coordination and accelerating the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The programme brought together officers of the Department of Youth Affairs, MY Bharat, MY Bharat National Service...


National Games 2027 in Meghalaya Will Set New Benchmark: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya; Rs.150-Crore High-Altitude Training Centre Announced in Meghalaya

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess Meghalaya's preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse, IOA President P.T Usha, Meghalaya Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, sports officials from the eight North Eastern...


PM SVANidhi: Advancing Financial Inclusion for Street Vendors

India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reference 1. What is PM SVANidhi? PM SVANidhi is a Central Sector Scheme supporting street vendors through affordable working capital, financial inclusion and social protection measures. 2. Why was it introduced? PM SVANidhi was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide affordable working capital loans ...


Raksha Khadse Visits NorthEast United FC, Commends Club's Grassroots Talent Development Model

India, May 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, visited NorthEast United FC and interacted with the club's management, coaching staff and young footballers, appreciating the club's efforts towards identifying and nurturing football talent from across the country, particularly from the North East region. The visit was attended by Mandar Tamhane, Chief Executive Officer, NorthEast United FC; Rohit Thorat; Naushad M...