Ministry of MSME is implementing Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) across the country

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the CFC District Sector 1 Garments Cluster, Ludhiana Ludhiana Textile 2 Cutting Tool Cluster, Patiala Patiala Automobiles State Common Facility Centers (CFCs) approved under MSE-CDP Scheme Clusters Approved under SFRUTI Scheme Andaman & Nicobar 0 1 Andhra Pradesh 11 16 Arunachal Pradesh 0 3 Assam 2 35 Bihar 1 10 Chattisgarh 0 5 Delhi 0 0 Goa 2 0 Gujarat 14 14 Haryana 10 5 ...


World Water Day Conclave 2026 Reinforces Industry-Led Water Stewardship, Innovation, and Data-Driven Governance

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Jal Shakti organized the World Water Day Conclave 2026 on 23 March 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, under the theme "Industry for Water", reaffirming the Government of India's commitment to sustainable water management, enhanced water-use efficiency, and a whole-of-society approach to water conservation. The Conclave was attended by Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Paatil; Ministers...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAYS TRIBUTES TO DR. RAM MANOHAR LOHIA ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on the occasion of his birth anniversary, today. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Members of Parliament, former Members also paid tributes to Dr. Lohia on this occasion Secretary General, Lok Sabha, Shri Utpal Kumar Singh and other dignitaries also paid floral tributes to the eminent leader. A book...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: TRANSPARENCY IN UPSC EXAMS

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In compliance with the judgment of Supreme Court in W.P. (C) No. 118/2024, UPSC has formulated guidelines to release the Provisional Answer Key on its official website after the Preliminary Examination is conducted. This will be implemented from the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 onwards, for all structured examinations conducted by UPSC. Marks of the Preliminary Examination shall be released only after the declarat...


SRI LANKAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION CALLS ON LOK SABHA SPEAKER AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation led by Hon. Mr. S. M. Marikkar, Chairman of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Issues, Parliament of Sri Lanka called on Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today at Parliament House. Lok Sabha Speaker stated that Sri Lanka is a close neighbour of India, and emphasized that the two countries share a civilizational, cultural and linguistic legacy spanning thousan...


Initiatives to achieve uninterrupted power supply across the country

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: (Amount in Rs. Cr.) Sl. State/UTs Sanctioned Cost of Smart Metering Sanctioned Cost of Infrastructure Works Total Sanctioned Outlay Sanctioned GBS of Smart Metering Works Sanctioned GBS for Infrastructure Works Total GBS (Infra + Smart Metering) Total Released under RDSS 1 A&NI 54 462 516 12 416 428 40.96 2 Andhra Pradesh 4,128 10,708 14,836 815 6,425 7,240 2456.11 3 Arunachal Pradesh 184 1,042 1,22...


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGNIVEERS

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Many young youths after serving four years as Agniveer remain eligible for getting suitable employment in other sectors after being discharged from Military service. Accordingly, at the end of 4 years of engagement, 25% Agniveers are absorbed in the Defence Forces and balance 75% Agniveers go back to the society as dynamic, motivated and skilled work-force.  Ample job opportunities have been provided for these 75% Agniveers i...


ECI holds review and training of DEOs, SPs, CPs of West Bengal

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


As of January 2026, PAIMANA captures status of 1,702 nationwide projects being implemented by 17 Central Ministries/Departments

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is mandated to monitor the status of Ongoing Central Sector Infrastructure Projects costing Rs. 150 crore & above, and the same is being undertaken through a new web monitoring system called PAIMANA (Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-Building). As of January 2026, PAIMANA captures the status of 1,702 nationwide projects being impleme...


Ministry of Women and Child Development works towards promoting social and economic empowerment of women through cross-cutting policies and programmes, mainstreaming gender concerns, and creating awareness

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The primary objective of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) is to empower women to live with dignity and contributing as equal partners in development in an environment free from violence and discrimination; and well nurtured children with full opportunities for growth and development in a safe and protective environment. The Ministry works towards promoting social and economic empowerment of women through cross-cu...