Ministry of Textiles Highlights the Dedicated Contribution of the Office of the Textile Commissioner under Special Campaign 6.

India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles is undertaking Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026, with a focus on promoting cleanliness, improving administrative efficiency, reducing pendency and ensuring the effective disposal of redundant materials and electronic waste across its organizations and subordinate offices. As part of this nationwide initiative, the Office of the Textile Commissioner has made a dedicated contribution towards t...


Third Regional Review Conference on Forest Rights Act Implementation Held in Srinagar

India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, convened the Third Regional Review Conference on the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA), in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, today. Senior officials from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir reviewed implementation progress, discussed chal...


Agri-Voltaics

India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the intersection of agriculture and renewable energy lies an innovative approach to making farmland more productive. Agrivoltaics combines crop cultivation with solar power generation on the same land, enabling farmers to diversify their incomes while contributing to India's clean energy transition. By bringing food production and solar electricity together, it offers a promising pathway towards efficient land use, greater farm ...


Three-day event 'India Chem-2026' concludes in Mumbai today

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The three-day event 'India Chem-2026' which was inaugurated on 22nd October concluded in Mumbai today. The 14th edition of India Chem 2026 held under the theme "Advantage Bharat : An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub" strengthened global partnerships, paved the way to attract investments and promote sustainable growth in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector. During the event brainstorming sessions, business parleys and fruitful di...


PM to visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on 25 October

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on 25 October 2026. At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will inaugurate a new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi. At around 1 PM, he will witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi as the Chief Guest. Thereafter, Prime Minister will travel to Odisha, where at around 4:45 PM, he will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's Data Cent...


Prime Minister extends greetings to ITBP personnel on their Raising Day

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to all personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on their Raising Day. The Prime Minister praised the ITBP Himveers for distinguishing themselves through their exceptional valour and noted that they have always risen to every challenge with remarkable determination. He added that their selfless service and sacrifices are a source of immense inspiration to the ...


11 Crore Farmer IDs Created Five Months Ahead of Schedule, Marking Major Milestone in Digital Agriculture: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major milestone for digital agriculture, the Government of India has achieved its target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs, five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, described the achievement as a significant step towards realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India with prosperous farmers. ...


NICDC Advances Industrial Development in Bihar with Launch of Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) marked a significant milestone in advancing industrial development in Bihar with the formal launch of Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited (BIMCGL) by the Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, at Bodh Gaya today. The event also marked the inauguration of the curtain raiser of Bihar Business Connect 2027, highlighting the State's industrial potent...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Holds Meetings with German Industry Leaders and Research Institutions in Berlin

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal concluded his two-day official visit to Germany with a series of engagements in Berlin on 23 October 2026, including meetings with senior German government officials, business leaders, research institutions and members of the Indian diaspora. The engagements focused on strengthening India-Germany cooperation in trade, investment, advanced manufacturing, research and emerging...


Indigenous AIP system for Indian Navy's diesel-electric submarines achieves key milestone with inauguration of Setting to Work Phase-2 Activity

India, Oct. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A significant milestone towards enhancing Indian Navy's underwater capabilities has been achieved with the inauguration of 'Setting to Work Phase (STW)-2' activity of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system Energy Module developed indigenously by Naval Materials Research Laboratory, DRDO. The AIP system boosts the underwater endurance of the diesel-electric submarines by reducing its dependence on atmospheric oxygen. The inaug...