Prime Minister shares an article on the role of Nari Shakti in nation-building

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article written by Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi. The article notes that as the nation celebrates Nari Shakti, Bharat's story has been shaped by the strength of its women, drawing from a rich historical legacy. It also highlights that the care economy is an important foundation in the journey towards Viksit Bharat. Sharing the article on X, the Prime Minister's Office said;...


Prime Minister shares glimpses of his address during foundation stone laying ceremony of Kota airport

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his address during foundation stone laying ceremony of Kota airport. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "ओम बिरला जी जितने शानदार सांसद हैं, उतने ही बेह&...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES 9TH INTERNATIONAL SANTAL CONFERENCE

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling, West Bengal today (March 7, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is a matter of pride for the Santal community that our ancestor, Tilka Majhi, raised the banner of revolt against exploitation nearly 240 years ago. Nearly 60 years after his revolt, the brave brothers Sido-Kanhu and Chand-Bhairav, along with...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays Foundation Stone of Kota Airport; Highlights transformation of Hadoti Region

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Kota Airport via video message today, marking a significant milestone for the Hadoti region. "Rajasthan is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the new airport set to become a catalyst for economic and industrial growth", Shri Modi emphasized. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted his recent visit to Ajmer where development p...


Prime Minister congratulates people and Government of Nepal on successful and peaceful conduct of elections

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated the people and Government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections in the country. The Prime Minister said that it is heartening to see the people of Nepal exercise their democratic rights with great enthusiasm. He described the successful elections as a historic milestone and a proud moment in Nepal's democratic journey. Shri Modi further noted that as...


DGFT Extends Export Obligation Period for Advance Authorisations and EPCG Authorisations till August 31, 2026

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of the prevailing geopolitical developments impacting global shipping routes, logistics corridors and international supply chains, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has announced a facilitation measure for exporters by extending the Export Obligation (EO) period for certain export promotion schemes. Through Public Notice No. 51/2025-206 issued on March 06, 2026, DGF...


Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds post-Budget discussion with coconut farmers and stakeholders in Chennai

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today participated in an important post-Budget discussion in Chennai with coconut-growing farmers, scientists, agricultural experts and key stakeholders associated with the coconut sector. On this occasion, he discussed various issues related to the development of the coconut sector, increasing production and enhancing the income ...


Earlier we drank salty well water, now clean water comes to our homes: Lakshadweep resident tells Minister during LTTD plant visit

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Earlier we used to drink salty well water. Now everyone in our area is using desalinated water for drinking," said Abdul Rehman, a resident of Kavaratti, while interacting with Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh during his visit to the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant in the island on Friday. Rehman was among several local residents who shared their experiences with the...


WE HAD MADE A PROMISE TO KOTA; TODAY THE DREAM OF AN AIRPORT IS BECOMING A REALITY - PRIME MINISTER

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Kota; 7 March 2026: The long-awaited new Kota Airport was formally inaugurated with a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony on Saturday at Shambhupura by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, and Union Minister Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. On this occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also conveyed his greetings to the people of Kota-Bundi and the entire Hadoti region through a virtual address. ...


India-UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols Advances Cooperation for Safe Green Hydrogen Scale-Up

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols was convened on 27 February 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together representatives from India and the UK across government, industry, academia, standards bodies, testing institutions, research organisations, and regulatory agencies to strengthen cooperation on the safe deployment of green hydrogen under India's National Green Hydrogen Mission. The conference wa...