Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav celebrates Sewa Diwas with School Children, lights 'Aashirwad Ka Diya' under 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan'

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav today interacted with school children in New Delhi on the occasion of Sewa Diwas, under the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan - Aashirwad Ka Diya' programme. The event was graced by MLA (Mehrauli), Shri Gajender Yadav; Secretary, MoEFCC, Shri Tanmay Kumar; Director General (Forest) and Special Secretary, MoEFCC, Shri Sushil Kumar Awasthi besides senior officers of...


Department of Expenditure Launches Special Campaign 6.0 to Institutionalize Swachhata, Clear Pending References

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Expenditure announced the launch of Special Campaign 6.0, a focused two-phase drive to institutionalize Swachhata measures and expedite disposal of pending references across the Department and its attached organizations. The Preparatory Phase of the campaign will be conducted from 15th to 30th September 2026, followed by the Implementation Phase from 2nd to 31st October 2026. All Divisions of the Department alon...


CBDT and its subordinate offices to undertake Special Campaign 6.0 for Swachhata and efficiency

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India is launching Special Campaign 6.0 for Swachhata in Government offices and disposal of pending matters from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, along with its subordinate offices across the country, will actively participate in this transformative initiative led by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARP...


NLMC to Organise Investor Meets Ahead of RINL Land E-Auction

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), under the administrative control of the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, will organise a series of Investor Meets in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Vijayawada as part of its outreach initiative ahead of the e-auction of 459 land parcels owned by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL - Visakhapatnam Steel Plant). The Investor Meets will be held on 23 September 20...


DFS Launches Nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, launched the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign today. Marking the formal commencement of the campaign, Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary (DFS), led the Swachhata Pledge ceremony. Reaffirming their collective commitment to cleanliness and public health, all organisations under the Department of Financial Services also undertook the Swachhata Pledge on 17.0...


Ministry of Finance to organise a Conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries on "Financing India's Journey towards Viksit Bharat" on 18th and 19th Sept. 2026 in New Delhi

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Finance will organise a Conference of Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with Legislature on "Financing India's Journey towards Viksit Bharat" on 18th and 19th Sept. 2026, in New Delhi. The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs will be present during the conference. Several Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from the States will participate along with senior State ...


Department of Fisheries Organized National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass and Letter of Authorization Holders

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India organized a National Workshop on Promotion of Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass Holders on 17th September 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The National workshop aims to promote deep-sea fishing by encouraging fishers to harness high-value fisheries resources, while also providing a platform to understand on-ground challenges and gather stakeholder suggestions for furthe...


'Aashirwad Ka Diya' symbolises hope and self-reliance for beneficiaries

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The "Aashirwad Ka Diya" programme was organised at Niyojan Bhawan, District Collector's Office, Thane, as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan-Seva Diwas initiative of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The programme brought together farmers, FPO members, women beneficiaries, entrepreneurs, food-processing units and departmental representatives. The programme was attended by Hon'ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industr...


Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission inaugurates 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week with focus on rational use of medicines

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week (NPW) was inaugurated at the Padmashri Nitya Anand Auditorium Hall, ALRC Building, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), Ghaziabad, today. IPC serves as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (NCC-PvPI). Being observed from 17-23 September 2026 across the country, the 6th NPW is themed "Promoting Rational Use of Medicines through Pharmacovigilance - A...


Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Addresses World Patient Safety Day 2026 Event at Dr. RML Hospital

India, Sept. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of World Patient Safety Day 2026, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda addressed an event organised at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, today. The event highlighted the Government's continued efforts towards strengthening patient safety as an integral component of quality healthcare and health-system strengthening. The th...