India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The details of different ongoing research projects in Anthropological Survey of India are as under: Gut Microbial Genomic Study among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India. Ethnic groups on the inter-state borders of Chhattisgarh, India and their identities, intra and inter-ethnic relationships, and development concerns. Impact assessment of the Vibrant Village programme in Himalayan border villag...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Various ancient religious and historical texts and sources, which are part of Ministry of Culture's archival and research collections, contain numerous references to India's enduring cultural and religious linkages with South-East Asian countries such as Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. These connections span over centuries and are evidenced through the spread of Indian...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: For promotion of Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture is implementing Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) under which financial assistance is provided to eligible cultural organizations / individuals working in the field of performing arts (including traditional, folk and tribal arts) across the country, including the state of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The details of total amount of funds allocated, sanctioned /...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Culture, through the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), Kolkata-an autonomous organization-provides financial assistance for the development of public libraries across the country under its approved Matching and Non-Matching Schemes. These schemes support a range of initiatives, including enrichment of library resources, procurement of furniture, construction of library buildings, establishme...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has played a crucial role in reshaping India's insolvency framework. The major achievement of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been its ability to resolve financially distressed companies and realisation by the creditors thereon. By offering a clear and time-bound framework for revival, the IBC has strengthened creditor confidence and encouraged both domestic and for...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha. The Bill was earlier approved by the Union Cabinet. The Hon'ble Minister has also requested the Hon'ble Speaker to refer the Bill to the Select Committee. The members of the Committee will be chosen by the Hon'ble Speaker and the Committee shall make a report by the first da...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: A high-level meeting of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) was held on 14.08.2025 to review key issues affecting mega infrastructure projects in the State of Maharashtra. A total of 28 issues across 23 significant projects, with a collective value exceeding rs 74,052 crore, were reviewed. The projects span critical infrastructure sectors, with a predominant focus on the railway sector, which plays a pivotal role in im...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The government is embarking on the next 100 Days Agenda of Transformation to take India on a fast track to developed nation. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal at the 2nd Lokmat Global Economic Convention today. Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that in the next 100 days, the government will follow the clarion call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th August...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects modernize coal evacuation by replacing traditional road transport from mines with mechanized systems such as conveyor belts, rapid loading systems, and integrated coal handling plants. Key advantages of FMC project areas These significantly reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating diesel-based truck movement, while enclosed and dust-controlled systems impr...
India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Coal India Limited has inaugurated its first dispensary operated and managed entirely by women at Vasant Vihar Dispensary, Bilaspur in South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) on dated 14th July, 2025. The dispensary is staffed by an all Women team delivering comprehensive healthcare. Various significant women-led initiatives have been implemented to further our commitment to gender equity and institutional excellence ...