Department of Science and Technology (DST) intensifies Special Campaign 6 with significant mid-campaign achievements (till 16th October, 2026)

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has been implementing Special Campaign 6 in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG). The campaign has witnessed active participation from the Department, its Autonomous Institutes, Subordinate Offices, Field Offices, Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs), Missions and other affiliated organisations. At the commencement of the ...


Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Invites Polish Firms to 'Build, Innovate and Grow with India'

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal urged Polish companies to "build, innovate and invest in India" rather than only sell to it, as he pitched the country's growth story to business leaders from both nations. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal delivered the keynote address at the India-Poland Business Forum here today which was also attended by Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Sonowal recall...


Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Rings the Iconic NSE Bell and Marks NSDC's Debut on NSE Social Stock Exchange, Opening New Avenues for Financing Skill Development and Global Employment

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Govt of India, marked the National Skill Development Corporation's (NSDC) debut on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) platform of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai and participated in the bell-ringing ceremony. Through this programme, we are bringing together government funds, Private CS...


8 Days Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 Underway

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 08 days Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is underway at Guwahati, the State Capital of Assam. The Mela is being organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, until October 28 Wednesday. A Senior Official in the Ministry said the Mela is open to public at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati, from 11 A.M. onwards till 9 O' Clock. He said the visitors are exploring the diverse range of traditional products t...


Union Secretary MoSJ&E Shri Sudhansh Pant Lauds J&K's Grassroots Welfare Outreach, Whole-Of-Government Approach Against Drug Abuse

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudhansh Pant, today lauded Jammu and Kashmir's extensive grassroots outreach under social welfare schemes and its coordinated, whole-of government approach to combating drug abuse, describing the UT's efforts as a commendable model with potential for replication across the country. Shri Pant made these observations during a comprehensive review of the implementation of ...


1, 87,305 Candidates Trained and Placed 96,162 During 2020-21 to 2023-24 under PM-DAKSH Scheme

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH), a Central Sector Scheme, was launched during 2020-21 to provide skill training to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), De-notified Tribes (DNTs), and Safai Karamcharis, including Waste Pickers, through empanelled training institutes to encourage self-employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic deve...


NMBA Reaches Over 35 Crore People, Including Over 13.94 Crore Youth, 10.86 Crore Women, More Than 32 Lakh Educational Institutions Covered Under Outreach Activities

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan under the Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment has reached more than 35 Crore people, including over 13.94 Crore youth and 10.86 Crore women, and engaged with more than 32 lakh plus educational institutions, as on date. The Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah while speaking at the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Fo...


Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Reviews Welfare, Rehabilitation and Safety Measures for Sanitation Workers

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, held a meeting with officials of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) on October 22, 2026, to discuss key issues concerning the welfare, rehabilitation, safety and empowerment of sanitation workers. The meeting was attended by Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana, Chairperson, NCSK; Shri Manoj Kumar Balmiki, Member; Shri Ravi Ramu Kalose, Member; and (Sm...


Factual Report on PM-DAKSH

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 276.47 crores, actual expenditure to the tune of Rs. 309.5 crores has been incurred till date. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Towards Future-Ready Data Leaders: Comprehensive Capacity Building recommendations by Committee in MoSPI

India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The chairman of the Committee for Reforming Capacity Building of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), Sh. P. R. Meshram, Director General (Data Governance), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) submitted the Committee's report to Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI. This marks an important milestone toward strengthening the capacity-building framework for ISS officers. The Committee comprised senior MoSPI off...