FUNCTIONAL HOUSEHOLD TAP CONNECTIONS UNDER JAL JEEVAN MISSION

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To enable every rural household in the country to have assured potable water, in adequate quantity of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis, through tap water connection, since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with states, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal. At the start the Mission, only 3.23 Crore (16.7%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as rep...


THE COMPONENTS OF INDIA ENERGY STACK

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India Energy Stack (IES) is envisioned as a digital blueprint for the power sector as a whole, so that the disparate parts of the power system can connect and communicate securely through standard protocols. The Ministry has constituted a task force comprising domain experts and various stakeholders including representatives from Ministries, State utilities, Regulators, Gencos, Transcos, etc. for roadmap of IES including its compon...


The Digital Blueprint for Ease of Doing Business

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:       Key Takeaways India's advanced digital infrastructure makes business registration easy, fostering an environment that promotes ease of entry. By harmonizing central platforms with state-led reforms, India provides entrepreneurs and businessmen with an efficient, transparent, and reliable gateway to growth. Application Programming Interface ISO 27001 standards Udyam Registration Portal As of 12th ...


SOAR (SKILLING FOR AI READINESS) PROGRAMME

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Data as of 23rd February 2026 SOAR - AI to be Aware SOAR - AI SOAR - AI to Acquire SOAR - AI for Educators States/ Enrolled Certified Enrolled2 Certified3 Enrolled4 Certified5 Enrolled6 Certified7 Andhra Pradesh 8551 1258 4409 571 2693 408 3041 274 Arunachal Pradesh 114 30 44 10 56 25 20 4 Assam 3766 986 1456 380 1148 326 1017 110 Bihar 7243 602 2525 209 1692 121 2346 165 Chhattisga...


IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF JAL JEEVAN MISSION

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To enable every rural household in the country to have assured potable water, in adequate quantity of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis, through tap water connection, since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with states, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal. At the start the Mission, only 3.23 Crore (16.7%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as rep...


Dr. Jitendra Singh visits Exhibition Showcasing India's Space, Nuclear and Strategic Mineral Capabilities

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NEW DELHI, March 9 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today that showcasing of India's Space, nuclear and other scientific achievements helps ignite students' aptitude and discover their intrinsic talent. The Minister was on an inv...


"Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People"

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the Post-Budget Webinar on Health, Ayush and Pharma Sectors today on the theme "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People" organised as part of the Government's post-budget outreach to discuss effective implementation of the announcements made in the Union Budget 2026-27 and to seek suggestions from stakeholders. The webinar brought together policymakers, health...


TDB-DST SUPPORTS BABYCUE PVT. LTD., CUTTACK (ODISHA) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RAPID DIAGNOSTIC PLATFORM FOR CHILDHOOD DIARRHEA

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial support to M/s BabyCue Private Limited, Cuttack (Odisha) for its project titled "A Disposable Paper Analytical Platform for Rapid Differentiation of Childhood Diarrhea." The project focuses on the commercialization of an indigenous rapid diagnostic kit designed to enable timely and accurate differentiation b...


PM Vishwakarma and MSME Schemes Support Women Artisans and Entrepreneurs

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the data available on the Udyam Registration Portal (URP) and Udyam Assist Platform, the total number of women-led enterprises registered is 3,07,42,621 as of 28th February, 2026. Government implements the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to provide credit guarantees for loans extended by Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) under Credit Guarantee Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTM...


FTAs Opening New Opportunities for Pharma, Healthcare and MedTech Sectors: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal

India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal today said that India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are opening new opportunities for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical technology sectors, while enabling the country to strengthen its position in global trade. Addressing the Post Budget Webinar 2026 on Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas: Fulfilling Aspiration of People in New Delhi, Shri Goyal said that under the leadership of Prim...