India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was launched on 15 August 2020 across 272 districts. It was extended nationwide to all districts on 15 August 2023. As of 10 November 2026, the campaign has reached over 35.84 crore people. This footprint includes more than 14.33 crore youth and 11.32 crore women. Support services under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) have grown rapidly. Persons seeking treatment and counse...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today graced the 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) in Thoothukudi, and called upon the bank to aspire to become one of India's leading private sector banks in the coming years. Congratulating the bank on its remarkable 105-year journey, the Vice President recalled its origins in 1921 as Nadar Bank Limited and commended its contribution to the country's banki...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today attended the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and Alumni Meet of V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi, as the Chief Guest. The college is his alma mater, where he studied from 1975 to 1978. He paid floral tributes to the statue of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai on the college campus and inaugurated a commemorative arch marking the institution's 75th anniversary. He al...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today emphasised that building a stronger and more prosperous India requires effective institutions and public servants who are responsive to the aspirations and concerns of citizens. He underlined that police officers must maintain constant engagement with the public, communicate with people regularly, and develop a close understanding of their needs and challenges. He said that public trust is the ...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes at the portrait of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his Birth Anniversary, today. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India, Shri Kiren Rijiju; Members of Parliament and former Members also paid floral tributes at the portrait of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on this occasion. Secretary-General, Lok Sabha, Shri ...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister will visit Karnataka and Gujarat on 13-14 November. At around 10:45 AM, Prime Minister will participate in Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. At around 12:45 PM, Prime Minister will flag off and undertake a metro ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore metro station. At around 1:15 PM, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicat...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, highlighting that the strength and power of a progressive nation are founded upon penance, religious observances, and the desire for the welfare of all. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "भद्रमिच्छन्त ऋषयः स्वर्विदì...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartfelt greetings to the citizens across the country on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. The Prime Minister stated that this sacred festival is a symbol of the affection, and deep-rooted warmth of the cherished bond between brothers and sisters. On this auspicious day, he offered his sincere wishes for the happiness, joy, and prosperity of everyone. The Prime Minister s...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved thecontinuation of Stand-Up India Scheme for a period of 5 years upto 31.03.2031. The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship among Women, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) and aims to provide financial assistance to additional 2.5 lakh entrepreneurs in a span of five years. Since its launch in April 2016, the scheme has facilitated lo...
India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved thecontinuation of Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for a period of five years upto 31.03.2031. The scheme provides credit guarantee coverage to the Lending Institutions through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) against default risk. As on September 2026, more than 60.36 crore loans amounting to Rs.43.34 lakhs cr...