Vice President Addresses 8th Convocation Ceremony of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Haryana

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology at Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana. The Vice President expressed his happiness at being present on the sacred land of 'Dharma Kshetra' Haryana. He paid rich tributes to Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, describing him as a towering symbol of integrity, social justice, and visionary leadersh...


Advancing India's Fisheries Sector

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Blue Revolution Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS): It is a modern fish-farming method in which water is filtered and reused. The system removes waste and impurities, allowing the same water to be used again. It is ideal for farming fish in high numbers using very little land and water. The Blue Revolution, launched in 2015, seeks to increase fish production and strengthen the fisheries value chain across inlan...


Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh releases report on Domestic Demand of Textiles - "Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024"

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Highlights of 2024 Market Size of Textiles - Rs. 14.95 lakh crores Domestic Market Size - Rs.12.02 lakh crores Household Demand - Rs. 8.77 lakh crores Per Capita Demand - Rs. 6,066 The Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh, today released study report on Domestic Demand of Textiles "Market for Textiles and Clothing: National Household Survey 2024" in presence of Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles) and the s...


Launch of the first ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Highlights: The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), launches the first ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) from April, 2026 covering all States and Union Territories; accompanied by an explainer document titled Know Your Survey: A User Guide to the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE), designed specifically ...


Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary to Inaugurate NCVET Capacity Building & Awareness Workshop for Awarding Bodies Tomorrow

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Council for Vocational Education and Training, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will organise a one-day Capacity Building & Awareness Workshop for Awarding Bodies (ABs) on April 7, 2026, at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop is aimed at strengthening the skilling ecosystem by improving implementation practices, enhancing awareness of regulatory frameworks, and promoting alignment with national prior...


TDB-DST SUPPORTS SCHARGE PVT. LTD. UNDER INDIA-UK COLLABORATIVE R&D PROGRAMME FOR ADVANCED EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with M/s Scharge Pvt Limited for the project titled "Powering EV Charging Innovation." The project is supported under the India-UK Collaborative R&D Programme for Industrial Sustainability, in partnership with UK-based Albright Product Design Limited, aimed at developing advanced and efficient solutions for...


NEW STUDY HELPS IN DECODING INDIA'S FARMING PAST IN GANGA PLAIN USING GRASS POLLEN GRAINS

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A novel way to distinguish between pollen from cultivated crops and from wild grasses enables scientists to unlock the story of India's agricultural beginnings, particularly in the Central Ganga Plain.  It offers a powerful window into how human societies shaped the landscape over millennia. India is the second-largest producer of wheat and rice, the world's major food staples. Establishing region-specific biometric threshold...


Shri Narendra Bhooshan assumes charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 6th April 2026: Shri Narendra Bhooshan, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch (Uttar Pradesh cadre), today assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Land Resources, under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Shri Bhooshan brings with him a wealth of vast and diversified administrative experience, having served in various crucial capacities at both the Central and State ...


Settlement of Main Carriageway on the Four-Lane Poondiyankuppam (Km 67) -Sattanathapuram (Km 123.8) Section of NH-32 in Tamil Nadu

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An incident of settlement of the main carriageway was reported on 4-Lane Poondiyankuppam - Sattanathapuram Section of NH-32 in Tamil Nadu on 06th April, 2026. The incident pertains to the right-hand side (RHS) carriageway at Vallampadugai Village, Cuddalore District, near the Reinforced Soil (RS) Wall approach of a Light Vehicular Underpass (LVUP) at Km 105.2 on Kollidam Bypass. The stretch has been opened to traffic since March, 2...


Indian Railways Approves Rs.1,364.45 Crore for Kavach Deployment and Signalling Modernisation Across Multiple Zones

India, April 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has approved multiple projects worth Rs.1,364.45 crore to strengthen safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across its network. The sanctioned works include provision of Kavach on locomotives, expansion of optical fibre cable network and replacement of panel interlocking with electronic interlocking systems across various railway zones. Kavach equipment to be installed on 232 locomotives in Southern Ra...