India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that independent India's major share of technological transformation has happened in the last one decade due to decisive policy reforms, strong political support for science and technology, enhanced research freedom and increased participation of th...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marking a major milestone in India's rural development journey, the Government of India on 11 May 2026 notified the implementation of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025, to be rolled out nationwide from 1 July 2026. With the coming into force of the VB-G RAM G Act, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 shall stand repealed from the same ...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marking a major milestone in the history of India's rural development, the Central Government today-May 11, 2026-issued a notification for the implementation of the 'Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural)', also known as the VB-G RAM G Act. This Act is set to come into force across the entire country starting July 1, 2026. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that this legislation will pa...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today said that India is rapidly moving towards world-class highway infrastructure with the introduction of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, which will ensure seamless travel, reduce pollution, lower logistics costs and improve operational efficiency across the country. Shri Nitin Gadkari rolls out the first-of-its-kind barrier-less toll plaza at Mundk...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today virtually flagged off Dohrighat - Aunrihar Passenger Train via video conferencing. The launch ceremony was held in the presence of the Cabinet Minister of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Arvind Kumar Sharma; Member of Parliament, Rajeev Rai along with other dignitaries and senior railway officials...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Forum of Regulators (FOR) successfully conducted its 100th meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in its 21-year journey. Established in 2005, the Forum of Regulators (FOR) serves as a statutory platform bringing together Central and State electricity regulatory commissions to coordinate and improve regulatory practices in the Power Sector. Over the years, the Forum has conducted 71 studies, 55 C...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 49th meeting of the National Council of the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) was held today at 3:00 PM in the Conference Hall, Seva Teerth, under the Chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary. The meeting was attended by Shri Raghavaiah, Leader of the Staff Side, and Shri Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary of the Staff Side, along with 28 other representatives of the Staff Side. The Official Side was represented by Secretaries and seni...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is set to launch the second tranche of auction of limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on May 12, 2026, at Srinagar. Building upon the successful initiation of mineral block auctions in the UT, this marks another significant step towards unlocking the region's mineral potential and strengthening its contribution towards the vision of Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bha...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) participated in the national programme 'विज्ञान-Tech', organised on the occasion of National Technology Day 2026 at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi. Coordinated by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), the programme reflected a Whole-of-Government a...
India, May 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant initiative to reinforce the convergence of agriculture, nutrition, and public health, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) jointly launched "SEHAT - Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation", a national mission-mode programme designed to translate agricultural advancements into tangible health outcomes for the people of India. ...