General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Over 2.3 lakh Electors to avail the Home Voting

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/UT No. of 85+ electors approved for home voting by % of 85+ Electors going for home voting out of total 85+ No. of PwD electors approved for home voting by % of PwD Electors going for home voting out of total Kerala 1,45,521 71.27% 62,240 25.50% Assam 19,774 19.32% 6,638 3.23% Puducherry 2,066 34.31% 1,621 11.6% TOTAL 1,67,361 53.5% 70,499 15.22% ROs electors ROs PwD electors *Note: (i) Notificat...


Prime Minister pays homage to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to the brave son of Mother India, Shyamji Krishna Varma, on his death anniversary, today. Shri Modi stated that with his revolutionary ideas, he awakened a new consciousness in the freedom movement. "His life and ideals will continue to inspire every generation of the country towards national service", Shri Modi added. The Prime Minister posted on X: "भार&#2340...


IMPACT OF INCREASING RENEWABLE ENERGY PENETRATION ON GRID STABILITY

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has comprehensively assessed the impact of increasing Renewable Energy (RE) penetration on grid stability, particularly in view of the variability and intermittency associated with solar and wind power. With the rapid scale-up of RE generation, there is focus on ensuring grid readiness, flexibility, and reliability through a combination of transmission strengthening, RE forecasting, grid operation reforms and energy...


NCL Achieves 140 MT Coal Production Target Ahead of Schedule

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Singrauli based flagship arm of Coal India, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has achieved its annual target of 140 Million Tonnes of Coal Production ahead of schedule in the financial year 2025-26 on 30th March, 2026 (After First Shift). With its 10 highly mechanized opencast mines, NCL has consistently upheld its legacy of meeting annual coal production targets for a decade demonstrating outstanding performance. Northern Co...


DGCA signs MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to train youth in broad areas of Aviation, including Aviation Engineering and Aviation Management

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) have signed an MoU with an objective of sharing/enhancing of knowledge, skills relevant to the scientific, technological, and management aspects in the broad areas of Aviation, Aviation Engineering and Aviation Management. It was signed by DGCA Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai and Vice Chancellor of GSV Prof Manoj Choudhury in the presence of Minister of Civi...


From Vision to Scale: Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Highlights India's Outcomes-Based Approach at OFA Summit 2026 Cape Town

India, March 30 -- 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 participated in the Outcomes Finance Alliance (OFA) Summit 2026, held from 25-27 March 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, where he underscored India's commitment to innovative financing mechanisms, global partnerships, and outcome-driven investments in skills and human&#160...


Artificial Intelligence integrated into eSankhyiki portal and AI enabled chatbot hosted on Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation revamped website to improve data discovery and to improve user interaction

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has undertaken several technological initiatives in recent years to modernise the National Sample Survey (NSS). Primary data collection in NSS surveys is carried out through digital platforms using Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) and web-based applications with in-built validation mechanisms to ensure data consistency at the stage of collection. These syst...


POWER SUPPLY, PEAK DEMAND AND AVAILABILITY OF COAL

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial Year Energy Requirement Energy Supplied Energy not Supplied Peak Demand Peak Met Demand not Met (MU) (MU) (MU) (%) (MW) (MW) (MW) (%) 2022-23 15,13,497 15,05,914 7,583 0.5 2,15,888 2,07,231 8,657 4.0 2023-24 16,26,132 16,22,020 4,112 0.3 2,43,271 2,39,931 3,340 1.4 2024-25 16,93,959 16,92,369 1,590 0.1 2,49,856 2,49,854 2 0.0 2025-26 (upto February, 2026) 15,59,347 15,58,892 4...


Prime Minister speaks with Prime Minister of Netherlands

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today spoke with the Prime Minister of Netherlands Rob Jetten. "We discussed ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands ties. Highlighted the potential of our partnership in areas such as semiconductors, mega water projects, green hydrogen and talent mobility", Shri Modi stated. Shri Modi reiterated the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the West Asia region. Shri M...


OPERATIONALISATION OF PM-SETU

India, March 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme envisages to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training with upgraded labs, machines, and industry-aligned curriculum in the country. The key objectives of the scheme are: The scheme comprises of two components: Pradhan Mantri Skilling & Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) is a Centrally Sponsored ...