SECL Installs 43 Bio-Toilets under Special Campaign 5.0

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has undertaken a significant step toward promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and hygiene across its mining areas by installing 43 bio-toilets under the Government of India's Special Campaign 5.0. As part of this initiative, 16 bio-toilets were inaugurated recently at various locations in SECL's Sohagpur Area, while 27 bio-toilets were commissioned in t...


Department of Social Justice & Empowerment signed MoU to enhance employment opportunities for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes communities

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Persolkelly India Pvt. Ltd., one of India's leading human resource and staffing solutions companies, to enhance employment opportunities for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC) communities. Under this reform initiative, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (D...


Progress and Best Practices of Special Campaign 5.0 in Coal Ministry

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Parameters Targets Achievement Achievement% 1 Cleanliness Campaign Sites 1439 1552 108 2 Areas cleared under campaign (sq. ft.) 8251511 9158274 111 3 Quantity of scrap disposed (Metric ton) 8678 10440 120 4 IMC References 2 2 100 5 Public Grievances 166 166 100 6 PMO References 61 61 100 7 Physical Files Reviewed 123830 187286 151 8 e-Files Review 32182 37812 116 Before (Plastic W...


Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister visits 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Program at Police Training Center, Marol

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai, 30 October 2025 The 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Program is taking place at the Police Training Center, Marol, Mumbai. Organized by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and coordinated by the Maharashtra State Police, started on October 27, 2025, and will conclude on November 2, 2025. The program today witnessed the esteemed presence of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviy...


Model Youth Gram Sabha

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways To encourage and cultivate civic consciousness among students, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in partnership with the Department of School Education and Literacy and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has conceptualised the "Model Youth Gram Sabha" (MYGS), an innovative civic education initiative aimed at nurturing democratic values and public responsibility among young citizens. What are JNVs and EMRSs? At its core,...


GeM and Madhya Pradesh Government discuss steps to enhance State's adoption of the GeM platform

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief Executive Officer, Government e Marketplace (GeM), Shri Mihir Kumar, met Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Anurag Jain, in Bhopal to discuss measures for strengthening the State's adoption and utilization of the GeM platform. The meeting reaffirmed GeM's core objective of providing a unified, transparent, and efficient online procurement system for all government buyers, including Central and State Ministri...


Government Strengthens Verification Infrastructure through Amendments to the Legal Metrology (GATC) Rules, 2025

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified significant amendments to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. These amendments mark a major milestone in expanding India's verification infrastructure for weights and measures, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and fairness in trade. The revised Rules aim to strengthen consumer protection, promot...


FAQs on the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 is a progressive reform aimed at strengthening the power distribution sector through financial discipline, healthy competition, and enhanced efficiency. It lays the foundation for a future-ready power sector aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. At the same time, it fully protects subsidised tariffs for farmers and other eligible consumers. State Governments may continue to provide ...


Ministry of Culture to present grand cultural performances on the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Ministry of Culture will present a series of spectacular cultural performances to mark the 150t birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (October 31, 2025).Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest on the occasion. The celebrations will highlight the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and pay tribute to the Iron Man of India for his unmatched contribution to the unity and inte...


Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav Reviews progress of ongoing Special Campaign 5.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency in government offices

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav reviewed the progress of ongoing Special Campaign 5.0 and undertook an inspection of the office premises at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. As a part of Special Campaign 5.0 (2nd to 31st October, 2025), the Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW) has focused on cleanliness drives, record management, disposal of public grievances and pending matters, with a ...