Year-End Review 2025: Overview of Schemes and Key Achievements of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.N. Name of Event/Exhibition Duration No. of Benef./States Participated No. of Benef. States 1. Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 13 Jan. to 26 Feb. 2025 12 Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh 2. Shilp Samagam Mela, Nashik, Maharashtra 17-26 33 Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, 3. Surajkund International ...


31st Edition of the NeSDA - Way Forward Monthly Report for States/UTs released

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the thirty first edition of monthly report of NeSDA Way Forward for States/UTs, November 2025 which provides a detailed overview of status of e-service delivery across States/UTs. The Report for November, 2025 is available at: https://darpg.gov.in/sites/default/files/NeSDA_Way_Forward_November_2025_Report.pdf The key highlights entailed in the report a...


Vice-President Participates Trivandrum Fest 2025 as Chief Guest; calls it a celebration of ideas, culture, and community spirit

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, participated Trivandrum Fest 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram today, The Christmas-New Year Peace Carnival is being celebrated as Trivandrum Fest, by the South Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India in association with the Assembly of Christian Trust Services. Addressing at the festival , The Vice-President described the festival as a vibrant celebration of ideas, creativity, ...


Auction for Sale (re-issue) of "6.48% Government Security 2035"

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of "6.48% Government Security 2035" for a notified amount of Rs.32,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs.2,000 crore against the security mentioned above. The auction will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on January 02, 2026 (...


2025 Marks Highest-Ever Renewable Energy Expansion in India's Energy Transition Journey

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Cumulative non-fossil installed capacity and in pipeline (in GW) (as on 30.11.2025) Sector Installed Capacity (GW) Under Implementation (GW) Tendered (GW) Total Installed/ Pipeline (GW) Solar Power (a) 132.85 69.12 35.46 237.43 Wind Power (b) 53.99 30.11 1.80 85.90 Bio Energy (c) 11.61 --- --- 11.61 Small Hydro (d) 5.16 0.44 --- 5.60 Hybrid/ Round the Clock (RTC)/ FDRE (e) --- 59.24 11.48 70.72 Sub-To...


"Namotsav" Enthrals Ahmedabad with Grand Musical Multimedia Tribute to the Life and Vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An unforgettable evening of pride, culture, and inspiration unfolded in Ahmedabad yesterday with the grand presentation of Namotsav, a large-scale musical multimedia production that celebrates the life, leadership, and visionary journey of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. Organised by Sanskardham, the three-day cultural programme witnessed a houseful audience and brought together art, music, technology, and storytel...


"Batadrava Than Restored as Living Symbol of Assam's Spiritual and Cultural Resurrection": Sarbananda Sonowal

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The revival of Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva, marks a defining moment in Assam's cultural and spiritual journey, Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said today at Batadrava Than in Nagaon district in Assam calling the project a "cultural resurrection" rooted in history, identity and inclusive values. Batadrava Than, Sonowal said, is not merely a satra or place of wor...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising that nothing is impossible for entrepreneurs or hardworking people

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising that nothing is impossible for entrepreneurs or hardworking people, today - "नात्युच्चशिखरो मेरुर्नातिनीचं रसातलम्। व्&#235...


Prime Minister lauds INSV Kaundinya, built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the designers, artisans, shipbuilders and the Indian Navy for their dedicated efforts in bringing INSV Kaundinya to life as it embarks on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Shri Modi stated that INSV Kaundinya is built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique which highlights India's rich maritime traditions. "My best wishes to the crew for a safe and m...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE 22ND PARSI MAHA AND CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF OL CHIKI AT JAMSHEDPUR

India, Dec. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the closing ceremony of the 22ndParsi Maha and the centenary celebrations of Ol Chiki at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand today (December 29, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Santhals have their own language, literature, and culture. However, a century ago, due to the lack of a script for Santhali language, various scripts such as Roman, Devanagari, ...