India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, held a series of meetings in Busan, South Korea, with South Korean maritime institutions, shipbuilders and shipping companies, and with Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Minister, as India works to build the supply chain, finance, technology and markets behind its shipbuilding ambitions. The talks covered shipbuilding investment, marine equipment manufacturing, mar...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, visited the Shilp Samagam Mela, at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati, the State Capital of Assam. The Secretary toured and inspected the participating artisans' stalls and the Ministry Pavilion. The ongoing Shilp Samagam Mela (SSM) 2026 in Guwahati continues to attract visitors, providing a vibrant platform for traditional artisans to showcase and sell their ...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme of Union Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment, a major programme for the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits and Ayushman Cards, was organised at Peeli Kothi Civil Lines area, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, today. The event was part of the ongoing flagship initiative aimed at strengthening the safety, health, and social security...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to timely healthcare makes a life-changing difference, particularly for workers facing economic hardship. The journey of Mohan Lal (name changed), a 65-year-old waste picker from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, highlights how social protection and healthcare support can help vulnerable workers overcome serious medical challenges and move towards a healthier life. Coming from a financially disadvantaged family, Mohan Lal spent most ...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, visited the construction site of the permanent premises of the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), CRC Jammu, at Village Chak Jawala, Vijaypur in District Samba of Jammu Province in Jammu & Kashmir, to review the progress of the ongoing construction work. Constructed at a...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The fortnight long Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will be organized at Dilli Haat, INA, in the National Capital, from November 1 to 15, 2026. The Mela is being organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment. Themed 'प्रकाश और परंपरा - ज्योति से ज्योति &#...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The journey of Ayaan (name changed) highlights the importance of timely treatment, professional counselling and sustained family support in the recovery process. This is the success story of a 25-year-old graduate Ayaan from South Kashmir's district Kulgam, in Jammu & Kashmir, who faced a prolonged struggle with substance use after initially consuming cannabis under peer influence. Over time, his substance use progressed to heroi...
India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The story of Suresh Kumar (name changed), a 36-year-old government teacher from the Scheduled Caste (Madiga) community, stands as an encouraging example for aspiring scholars seeking to advance through education and contribute meaningfully to society, with Central Government financial support. As education is a powerful foundation for personal growth, professional achievement and meaningful contributions to society, the journey of...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SN Parameters Targets Achievements %age achievements 1 I M C (Cabinet Notes) 1 1 100 2 Rules/Processes for simplification 2 2 100 3 PMO References 29 25 86.2 4 Public Grievances 190 161 84.7 5 Physical files to be reviewed 7724 6200 80.2 6 Cleaning of Sites 371 278 74.9 7 References from State Govt. 7 5 71.4 8 Parliament Assurances 32 22 68.7 9 P G Appeals 61 37 60.6 10 MP (VIP) Re...
India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) organised the 22nd National e-Governance Webinar (NeGW) on 23 October 2026. The webinar was chaired by Shri Avanish Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary, DARPG, and brought together officials from Central Ministries, State Governments, districts, local bodies, and temple and shrine management bodies to share approaches for technology-enabled governance. The webinar sh...