India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh has emphasised nationwide outreach by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as a key priority for ensuring inclusive capacity building in governanc...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: DoLR Secretary reviews watershed development works in villages of Khed in Pune District under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 Shri Dilip Kumar, Secretary, Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, reviewed watershed development works under the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC-PMKSY 2.0) in Varude, Gulani and Wafgaon villages of Pune district, Maharashtr...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under PMGSY-IV (Batch-1, FY 2026-27), the Ministry has approved 45 road works (509.54 km) with a total estimated cost of Rs.710.40 crore. These projects will provide all-weather road connectivity to 48 habitations for the first time. The provision of road connectivity will enable these habitations to access essential services such as schools, hospitals, and rural markets, thereby contributing significantly to the social and economi...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal administered the National Unity Pledge to officers, employees and maritime cadets at his official residence here today, marking National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, observed each year on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Participants took the pledge, affirming, "I will dedicate myself to maintaining the unity, integrity and securit...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: No. Instalment Percentage of batch amount Milestone 1 First 30% Commencement of training 2 Second 40% Successful completion of certification. Payment is made for the number of candidates certified, after adjustment of advance payments. 3 Third 30% Achievement of 70% verified employment: continuous employment for three months, with desk verification and placement verification in accordance with standard norms. The Mi...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 15 day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 will be organized at Dilli Haat, INA in the National Capital, from tomorrow until November 15, 2026. The Mela is being organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment. On 2nd November Monday, the Mela will be formally inaugurated by Dr Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment. Ms V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with ...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Keeping in view the raw material requirements of domestic textile industry, Government of India has extended the existing customs duty exemption on cotton imports until 31st December 2026. The extension has been notified by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, vide Notification No. 35/2026-Customs dated 30th October 2026. Through this amendment, the existing exemption, which was available until 31st October 2026, has be...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIC), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Textiles, is participating in the ongoing Bharat Parv 2026 being held at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat. It was a proud and memorable moment for CCIC when the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India visited the CCIC Pavilion on 30 October 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia. The visit provided an opportunity for CCIC to showcase its ri...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Taking the message of an addiction-free India to streets and communities, MY Bharat - National Service Scheme (NSS) organised nationwide Cyclothons, Walkathons and Runs on 30-31 October 2026 under Week 7 of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat - 100 Week Sankalp Abhiyan. The initiative witnessed over 96,700 participation across more than 200 institutions nationwide. Organised under the Month 2 theme, "Fit Youth, Addiction-Free Yo...
India, Oct. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Over 11,000 youth participated in 62 editions of 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote', organised across 16 States and Union Territories on 31.10.2026 by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The programmes were held at 62 colleges and educational institutions as part of the nationwide campaign, being conducted from 26.10.2026 to 05.11.2026, with the aim of ...