PROJECT MONITORING GROUP (PMG), DPIIT CHAIRS REVIEW OF MEGA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA

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...


GOVT TO UNDERTAKE 100 DAYS AGENDA OF TRANSFORMATION TO FAST-TRACK INDIA'S JOURNEY TOWARDS A DEVELOPED NATION: UNION MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY GOYAL

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...


FIRST MILE CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS IN COAL TRANSPORTATION

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...


WOMEN IN COAL MINING

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 ...


IT AND DIGITALISATION INITIATIVES IN MINING

India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Coal PSUs have adopted the following digitisation and Information Technology (IT)-based initiatives in their mining operations to improve efficiency and transparency in coal production and delivery- Coal India Limited - (i) Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) - to manage multiple operational and security functions across strategic location of mining areas to facilitate 24x7 electronic surveillance & alert ge...


PROGRESS OF AREA COVERAGE UNDER KHARIF CROPS AS ON AUG. 15TH

India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 15th August 2025. Area: In lakh hectare Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2157624 ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


BIHAR SIR 2025 - DAILY BULLETIN: 1ST AUG (3 PM) TILL 18TH AUG (1 PM)

India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2157456 ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


SPACE EXPERIMENTS CONDUCTED BY SUBHANSHU SHUKLA PERSONIFY INDIA AS "VISHWABANDHU" BHARAT

India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that the Space experiments conducted by Subhanshu Shukla personify India as "Vishwabandhu" Bharat because even though these experiments were performed by an Indian using indig...


RASHTRIYA AYURVEDA VIDYAPEETH, MINISTRY OF AYUSH HOSTS 30TH NATIONAL SEMINAR ON PAEDIATRIC HEALTH

India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Ayush, hosted its 30th National Seminar on "Management of Illness & Wellness in Paediatrics through Ayurveda" at Scope Complex Auditorium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, today. The two-day event aims to advance holistic paediatric healthcare by bringing together leading Ayurveda scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students. The inaugura...


MADHYA PRADESH CHIEF MINISTER MEETS PM MODI

India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr Mohan Yadav met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. The Prime Minister's Office handle posted on X: "CM of Madhya Pradesh, @DrMohanYadav51 met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @CMMadhyaPradesh" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....