PRESIDENT OF INDIA'S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR

India, April 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends her greetings to fellow-citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In a message, the President has said, "On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Doctor Bhimrao Ambedkar, the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution and the great social reformer, I pay my respectful homage to him. Babasaheb Ambedkar was a jurist, economist, profound thinker...


Vice-President Shri C.  P. Radhakrishnan Releases Constitution of India in Sindhi

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released the latest version of the Constitution of India in the Sindhi language, in both Devanagari and Persian scripts, at an event held at Uprashtrapati Bhawan. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President extended greetings to the Sindhi-speaking community on the occasion of Sindhi Bhasha Diwas. He described Sindhi as one of the oldest and most melodious languages, n...


Backgrounder: India Pharma Conference

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INDIA PHARMA was conceptualized in 2016 by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry in partnership with the Department of Pharmaceuticals as a strategic platform for industry-government dialogue. The initiative was designed to identify growth opportunities, address sectoral challenges, and create a roadmap for advancing India's pharmaceutical ecosystem. Over the past eight editions, INDIA PHARMA has evolved into a...


NHRC invites entries for its 12th annual competition for short films on human rights

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has invited entries for its 12th annual competition for short films on human rights. The last date to receive entries is 30th June, 2026. The winning entries will be awarded. The Short Film Awards competition was instituted by the Commission in 2015. It aims to encourage and acknowledge the cinematic and creative efforts of Indian citizens, irrespective of their age, towards prom...


Womaniya: Building Inclusive Market Access for Women Entrepreneurs

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction: Womaniya-Opening the Door for Every Woman What is GeM? Womaniya Initiative: A Dedicated Platform for Women Entrepreneur ��Did you know? What is SWAYATT? Product Categories Under Womaniya Key Features of the Womaniya Initiative Digital Onboarding of Women Entrepreneurs and SHGs Transparent and Fully Digital Procurement Processes Time Bound Acceptance and Payment Mechanisms Traini...


NITI Aayog releases reports on "Ease of Doing Research & Development in India"

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog released two reports titled "Ease of Doing Research & Development in India" and the "Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India" on 9th April 2026 in New Delhi,  aimed at enabling a more efficient, facilitative, and innovation-driven research ecosystem in the country. The reports are the outcome of an extensive exercise conducted over a period of approximately nine months, involving outreach to 400+ institutional ...


Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Meets Commonwealth Sport President Dr Donald Rukare; Reaffirms India's Vision for Landmark CWG 2030

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: April 10, New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today held a high-level meeting with senior leadership of Commonwealth Sport, reaffirming India's commitment to delivering a world-class, athlete-centric, and sustainable Commonwealth Games in 2030. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya conveyed his regards to the Commonwealth Sport delegation for choosing India as the host for the Commonwealth Games 2030. ...


Union Minister Jual Oram Calls NSTFDC a Catalyst for Tribal Entrepreneurship at 25th Foundation Day

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, celebrated its 25th Foundation Day at Vishwa Yuva Kendra, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Hon'ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram highlighted the transformative role played by NSTFDC in empowering Scheduled Tribe communities across the country. Emphasizing ...


52 New Applications approved under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has approved 52 new applications under Round III of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. Out of these 52 approved applications, 05 are for MMF Apparel, 19 for MMF Fabrics, 18 for Technical Textiles and 10 for multiple segment. The 52 applicants have committed an investment of Rs.6708 cr with an expected turnover of Rs.21,186 cr. The approved proposals are expected to provide a significant boos...


MoSPI Breaks New Ground: First-Ever Deep Dive into Unincorporated Construction Sector in Decades

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Fig-3: Percentage Distribution of expenditure of materials: Household *other includes petroleum, coal tar products, glass and glass products and other materials. Fig-4: Percentage Distribution of expenditure of materials: Establishment *other includes petroleum, coal tar products, glass and glass products and other materials. Table 1: Estimates of key indicators from Pilot Study on Construction Activities in Unincor...