Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) celebrates World Meditation Day, Highlighting Scientific Role of Meditation in Stress Management

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, celebrated World Meditation Day today by organizing specialized meditation sessions that brought together eminent scholars, Yoga practitioners, and enthusiasts. The event underscored the convergence of ancient Yogic wisdom and modern medical science in addressing the growing global burden of stress. Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Kashinath Sa...


Aravalli Hills: Protecting Ecology and Ensuring Sustainable Development

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Regulation of Mining Protection of Core/inviolate Areas Sustainable Mining Safeguards Preventing Illegal Mining Absolute Prohibition Zones: Operational Controls: Overview The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated November-December 2025, considered the recommendations of the Committee constituted by it vide order dated 9/5/24 and its further directions dated 12/8/2025 regarding uniform policy level definition of Aravali ...


President gives assent to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India has given assent to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 marking a significant milestone in the transformation of rural employment policy. The Act enhances the statutory wage employment guarantee to 125 days per financial year for rural households and seeks to advance empowerment, inclusive growth, convergence of development initiatives and saturation-ba...


English rendering of PM's address during Bhoomi Poojan of urea plant in Namrup, Assam

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: उज्जनिर रायज केने आसे? आपुनालुकोलोई मुर अंतोरिक मोरोम आरु स्रद्धा जासिस&#23...


"The 'Viksit Bharat: G Ram G' Yojana is a step beyond MGNREGA" - Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: President Droupadi Murmu today gave her assent to the 'Viksit Bharat: G Ram G' Bill. With this, the Bill has now become an Act of law. Following the President's approval, Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan issued a statement explaining the details of the 'Viksit Bharat: G Ram G Act' and addressing the misconceptions being spread about it. The Union Minister said t...


GeM Facilitates Transparent Disposal of Government Assets Through Its Forward Auction Module

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government e Marketplace (GeM) operates as a digital platform through which ministries, departments and public sector entities procure goods and services. In addition to this function, GeM facilitates disposal of government assets through its Forward Auction module, introducing online competitive bidding and improving transparency, efficiency and value discovery in a process that was traditionally fragmented and paperwork-inten...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan participates in World Meditation Day celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Telangana

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today participated at the World Meditation Day celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana and highlighted the timeless relevance of meditation in fostering inner peace, emotional well-being and social harmony. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that meditation is a universal practice that transcends cultural, geographical and religious boundaries. He descri...


Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Gears Up for Grand PESA Mahotsav Celebrations on 23rd-24th December 2025

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is celebrating a two-day PESA Mahotsav : Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka on 23rd & 24th December 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to mark the enactment of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA). PESA Day is being observed on 24th December as anniversary of the PESA Act. The mahotsav will be inaugurated by Shri Konidala Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for the Pancha...


GeM Platform Empowers Micro and Small Enterprises, Women Entrepreneurs and SC/ST Businesses to Compete and Secure Orders in Government Procurement

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) provides a digital platform that enables Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), women entrepreneurs, SC/ST businesses and startups to participate in government procurement and secure orders across sectors. This is reflected when a women-led clean energy firm from Vadodara supplies renewable energy solutions, or a small enterprise from Nagpur delivers surveillance infrastructure to the Central Governm...


Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Leads First Anniversary Celebrations of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Puducherry

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya summed the entire one-year experience in a brief update: "2 lakh+ locations, 20 lakh+ people. One Mission - Fit India. Celebrating 1 year of #SundaysOnCycle," he wrote on X, this Sunday morning. Over 1500 cyclists, representing people from all walks of life, including school students, NaMo Cycling Clubs, students from Puducherry University, and more turned the scenic...