India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the "SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis" (SPROUT) facility at BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR), New Delhi, describing it as an important indigenous capability for developing climate-resilient crops suited to different weather ...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Expert astrophotographers and amateur astronomers from across the country participated in the fourth edition of the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve Star Party from 7 - 12 September, 2026 at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh. "The enthusiasm with which amateur astronomers as well as astrophotographers from across the country participated, highlighted the event's role in underlining the importance of preserving its pristi...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) has taken a new step towards strengthening science communication by leveraging SARAL AI: an initiative of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) New Delhi to convert research published in its journals into engaging and accessible videos. The initiative is in line with the Government's emphasis on adoption of emerging technologies for ef...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, today hosted the send-off ceremony for the Indian contingent participating in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. India's largest-ever contingent of 70 skilled young competitors will represent the country across 63 skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 Sept...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is strengthening accessible learning through TAPAS - Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services, an online learning management platform offering self-paced certificate courses in key areas of social defence. A senior official in the Ministry said that TAPAS recorded 6,866 student enrolments between 2021 and 2026, includin...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Government is advancing the educational empowerment of students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) through the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS). Union Minister of Social Justice And Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar said that from 2014-15 to 2025-26, a cumulative expenditure of approximately Rs. 3,509.39 crore has been recorded under the four major ...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The limited income, social exclusion and lack of educational opportunities can restrict the possibility of building a secure future for sanitation workers from economically disadvantaged communities. Timely financial assistance and access to mechanised sanitation equipment can help transform such vulnerable livelihoods into safer and more sustainable sources of income. Demonstrating the impact of support under the Swachhta Udyami...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial help and support can make higher education and advanced research feasible and possible for students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Fellowship assistance can provide the stability required to meet academic expenses, continue research and work towards long-term professional goals. Shewani Kumari, a 29-year-old scholar from the Scheduled Caste community, overcame financial, social and educational...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Addiction can affect not only an individual's health but also family relationships, livelihood, emotional well-being and social standing. Timely counselling, medical treatment and sustained follow-up can help a person understand addiction-related triggers, develop healthier coping mechanisms and move steadily towards recovery and rehabilitation. Demonstrating the value of coordinated rehabilitation support, Dev M (name changed), ...
India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Rural LFPR registered an increase of 1.2 percentage points over the corresponding month of the previous year, reaching 58.2% in August, 2026 Overall female LFPR increased for the second consecutive month, reaching 34.8% in August 2026 Year-on-year comparison indicates an increase in the overall female WPR, rising to 33.0% in August, 2026 from 32.0% recorded in August, 2025. Since January, 2026, rural UR recorded its ...