India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has taken several measures for welfare of the personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and their families. These initiatives encompass financial assistance, educational support, housing, and rehabilitation services. girls). The scholarship amounts are Rs.3,000 per month for girls and Rs.2,500 per month for boys, disbursed annually as Rs.36,000 and Rs.30,000, respectively. Casualty Certificate' ...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To address the LWE menace holistically, a 'National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE' was approved in 2015. It envisages a multi-pronged strategy involving security related measures, development interventions, ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities etc. In line with the policy and to give impetus to the development of the erstwhile most LWE affected districts funds are provided for filling critical gaps in pub...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, with a focused thrust on achieving the Lakshya Zero Dumpsite, scientific remediation of legacy waste is being undertaken across States and Urban Local Bodies in a structured and time-bound manner. Cities are increasingly adopting bio-mining and advanced processing technologies, while continuous monitoring and systematic clearance of legacy dumpsites are strengthening the transition toward...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Development, Communication and Dissemination of Filmic Content (DCDFC) Scheme, the Government provides financial assistance for the production of regional films. These initiatives benefit filmmakers across the country, including those from Maharashtra, and contribute to strengthening India's film ecosystem and enhancing its global competitiveness. The Government has also undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the I...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 to consolidate the various Guidelines issued for Television and Radio services, within the framework of the newly enacted Telecommunications Act, 2023. The following Guidelines have been integrated into this set of rules: With this set of rules, the industry will now have a unified and significantly simplified rule book...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 on 25.02.2021 under IT Act, 2000 to put in place an institutional mechanism for publishers of current affairs on digital media and publishers of online curated content (OTT Platforms). Part-III of the rules provides for a Code of Ethics for digital news publishers and publishers of online curated content (OTT pla...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: WAVES Film Bazaar, organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, has announced that "Yayavar - The Migrating Bird", a project selected for the WAVES Film Bazaar Screenwriters' Lab 2025, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for an international collaboration. The project has entered into a partnership with iRoller Media & Entertainment (India), an...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government, through the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Haj Committee of India, in coordination with the concerned authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has undertaken various initiatives to modernise and enhance the infrastructure and facilities for Indian Haj pilgrims. Some of the major initiatives are as follows: The Government has undertaken several measures to improve coordination between the Ministry, the Haj...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has undertaken several digital initiatives to improve the management of the Haj pilgrimage for Indian pilgrims during Haj 2026. The major initiatives are as follows: The Government has taken several measures to enhance the welfare of Indian Haj pilgrims during Haj 2026, particularly in the areas of healthcare, accommodation, transportation and emergency assistance. The major initiatives are as follows: The Governme...
India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The details of seminars and conference organised by National Commission for Minorities (NCM) are at Annexure. NCM has conducted a study on the subject "Contribution of Jain Community in the Field of Education" during 2026. The study documents the historical evolution, institutional contribution and educational philosophy of the Jain community in India. It captures the role of Jain trusts, philanthropists, educational institutions ...