India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is implementing its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), since 2015, for imparting skill development training through Short-Term Training (STT) and up-skilling and re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to youth across the country. Under PMKVY, since 2015 to 31.12.2025, a total of 1.64 crore candidates have been trained/oriented acro...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Smt. Debashree Mukherjee visited the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) today as part of her two-day tour of Assam. During the visit, Smt. Mukherjee toured several key facilities on the campus, including the Mountaineering Sports Arena that promotes adventure sports, the Food & Beverages Incubation Centre, the Training of Trainers programme under Pradha...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are honorary workers from the local community who voluntarily come forward to render their services in the area of child care and development to help the local community. They are paid a monthly honorarium which is increased from time to time. From 1st October, 2018, Government of India has enhanced the honorarium of AWWs at Anganwadi centres (AWCs) from Rs.3,000/- to Rs.4,500/...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark advancement in glaucoma surgery, surgeons at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) have successfully performed a world's first implantation of the Hydrus Microstent guided by intraoperative aqueous angiography along with cataract surgery. The pioneering procedure was performed on March 10, 2026 using advanced surgical instrumentation and imaging with the Heidelberg Retina Angiograph (HRA) to visualise aqueous outflow p...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's AI strategy is based on Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of democratizing technology. It aims to address India centric challenges, create opportunities and ultimately improve the lives of citizens. At the same time, the Government is conscious of the potential harms that may arise from AI and related technologies. Legal safeguards are in place to prevent harm towards children: 1. Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 IT...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a certain stake in Curefit Healthcare Private Limited (Target) by MacRitchie Investments Pte. Ltd. (Acquirer). The Proposed Combination relates to the additional acquisition of a certain stake by the Acquirer in the Target, in order to supplement the Target's capital requirements in the fitness sector The Acquirer is an investment company and does not enga...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Headquarters in New Delhi celebrated International Women's Day 2026 on 10th March, marking the successful conclusion of the ESIC Special Services Fortnight 2026. The event highlighted ESIC's steadfast commitment to promoting the rights, recognition, and welfare of its women employees and beneficiaries. The occasion was graced by Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, Director General, ESIC; Ms. ...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  As per existing regulatory framework, all advertisements telecast on private satellite TV channels are required to adhere to the Advertising Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and rules framed thereunder. Rule 7(5) of the Advertising Code inter alia provides that 'No advertisement shall contain references which are likely to lead the public to infer that the product advertised or any o...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No  District  Total Societies as per NCD 1  ANUGUL 219 2  BALANGIR 327 3  BALESHWAR 408 4  BARGARH 438 5  BHADRAK 350 6  BOUDH 103 7  CUTTACK 730 8  DEOGARH 56 9  DHENKANAL 208 10  GAJAPATI 142 11  GANJAM 616 12  JAGATSINGHAPUR 560 13  JAJAPUR 256 14  JHARSUGUDA 107 15  KALAHANDI 257 16  KAND...
India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, participated in the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 held from 10-14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. APEDA presented a pavilion highlighting India's agricultural and processed food export capabilities, bringing together exporters, State representatives and industry stakeholders on a common platform. Th...