Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: FY/State Cancelled Under Process Screening Committee (For recommendation) Investment Committee (for Sanctions) Grand Total 2023-24 3 3 Jharkhand 1 1 Odisha 1 1 Tamil Nadu 1 1 2024-25 11 2 2 15 Arunachal Pradesh 1 1 Assam 1 1 Chhattisgarh 1 1 Karnataka 3 3 Maharashtra 1 1 Manipur 1 1 Mizoram 1 1 Odisha 1 1 Rajasthan 1 1 2 Telangana 1 1 Uttar Pradesh 1 1 West Bengal 1 1 202...


Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar Recognising Excellence in Disaster Management

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is a prestigious National honour announced every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose, to recognise and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of individuals and institutions in the field of disaster management. Instituted by the Government of India, the award seeks to highlight exemplary work and best practices that strengthen the country's capaci...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of his address in the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared glimpses of his address at the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia. PM Modi highlighted that amidst the circumstances arising from the war, the government is giving the highest priority to the convenience and safety of Indians and is taking every necessary step with complete sensitivity, vigilance, and readiness. In the series of posts on  X the Prime Minister Wrote:  ...


NHAI Awards Contract for Construction of South-East Bypass for Azamgarh City in Uttar Pradesh

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NHAI has issued a Letter of Award (LOA) for the construction of a 15 km long four-lane South-East Bypass for Azamgarh city in Uttar Pradesh. The project has been awarded to M/s Kaluwala Construction Private Limited for an amount of Rs. 368.85 crores on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode. Commencing near Rani-Ka-Sarai village and terminating near the Purvanchal Expressway, the bypass will complete an important li...


Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has strengthened the measurement framework of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) through a comprehensive base revision from 2012=100 to 2024=100

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has strengthened the measurement framework of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) through a comprehensive base revision from 2012100 to 2024100, using the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 to update the CPI item basket and weights. The key enhancements in base revision exercise include expansion in coverage, methodological refinements, adoption o...


HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND CULTURE-BASED LIVELIHOODS UNDER PANCH PRANAS

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has taken several policy and programme initiatives to make culture a source of livelihood, employment and social empowerment, in line with the Panch Pranas. The Ministry of Culture runs the following Schemes for promotion of both tangible and intangible art and culture to link folk art, tribal traditions, handicrafts, traditional knowledge and Indian languages with education, skill development, tourism and the digi...


COVERAGE OF PVTG HOUSEHOLDS IN ODISHA

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: No. of District No. of Blocks No. of Villages No. of PVTG habitations PVTG HHs PVTG Population 14 54 1302 1759 72988 312234 Name of Ministry Activity Sanction details Physical Achievements M/o Rural Development Provision of pucca houses 41137 houses 29017 houses completed Connecting roads 211.141 KM road 35 KM road completed M/o Health and Family Welfare Mobile Medical Units 59 MMUs 59 MMUs operationalize...


STATUS OF EMRSs

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey today informed Lok Sabha that as on 15.03.2026, 723 EMRSs have been sanctioned, out of which, 499 EMRSs have been made functional by the State Governments. Remaining EMRSs are at various stages of construction and State Governments have been advised to make these schools functional in available Government or rented buildings. Delay in completion of EMRSs are largel...


WORKS UNDER SCHEMES OF MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey today informed Lok Sabha that the major schemes/programmes being implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes are as follows: Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan: Hon'ble PM launched Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan on 2nd October, 2024. The Abhiyan comprises of 25 interventions implemented by 17-line Ministrie...


Government Restores RoDTEP Rates and Value Caps to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Trade Disruptions

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Recent developments in West Asia have led to challenges in maritime logistics, including changes in routing and transit patterns. These have had an impact on logistics costs and shipping schedules for export consignments moving to or through the region. In view of the evolving geopolitical situation and its implications for maritime trade, the Government of India has decided to restore the rates and value caps under the Remission...