India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development, actively participated in the nationwide 'Swachhata Hi Seva - 2025' campaign, organised from 17th September to 2nd October 2025 under the joint aegis of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Reflecting Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of cleanliness, civic responsibility and people's participation, the campaign witnessed enthusiastic in...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The ideals that Mahatma Gandhi, presented to the world through truth and non-violence, are a source of inspiration for all of us. Today, it is essential that we try to imbibe Gandhiji's ideals in our lives as much as possible. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the statement while addressing an interfaith prayer meeting organised at Gandhi Bhavan on the occasio...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Closing Ceremony of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development - MONDIACULT 2025 - was held in Barcelona on 1 October 2025. The ceremony featured a cultural performance followed by the reading of the Youth Forum Conclusions, interventions by civil society, adoption of the outcome document, oral report of MONDIACULT 2025, and final remarks. India was represented at the Closing Ceremony by Ms. Am...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his birth anniversary, recalling his enduring legacy of integrity, humility, and decisive leadership. The Prime Minister highlighted Shastri Ji's pivotal role in shaping India's national character during critical moments in history. His iconic slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' remains a powerful symbol of India's commitment...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today paid floral tributes to Bapu Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary and attended Sarva Dharma Prarthana at Raj Ghat in New Delhi. Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan in a social media post, said that Bapu's life and teachings showed the path of truth, love, and selfless service to humanity. Noting the idea of Antyodaya, Shri Radhakrishnan recalled Gandhiji's emp...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah visited the Khadi India showroom in Connaught Place, New Delhi today. Shri Shah purchased Khadi products and made an online payment. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said on this occasion that Mahatma Gandhi recognized the soul of India and awakened the common people to stand against the British. He said t...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri at their portraits in Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan, on their birth anniversary, today. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal; Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju; Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law & Justice, and...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Vijayadashmi Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Station, Bhuj, Gujarat on October 02, 2025. In his address, Raksha Mantri lauded the Indian Armed Forces for successfully thwarting Pakistan's attempts to breach India's defence network during Operation Sindoor. "Pakistan had tried to penetrate India's defences from Leh to Sir Creek Sector, but the swift and effective counter...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of AYUSH conferred the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025 on Prof. Banwari Lal Gaur, Vaidya Neelakandhan Mooss E.T., and Vaidya Bhavana Prasher, recognising their outstanding contributions to the field of Ayurveda across academic, traditional, and scientific domains. The awards celebrate individuals who have made impactful contributions to the promotion, preservation, and advancement of Ayurveda. This year's awa...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Ayush today concluded the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025 campaign with a special 'Swachhotsav' procession on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The march, led by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush , began from Ayush Bhawan and culminated at INA Metro Station, symbolising collective action for a cleaner India. The event also included floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, honouring his timeless vision of cleanlin...