India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To strengthen voluntarism and collective action for Swachhata, a campaign on Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 was organized by the Department of Justice during 17th September to 2nd October, 2026 under the theme of this year ''Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat". The campaign began on 17th September with Swachhata Pledge administered by Shri Niraj Verma, Secretary, Department of Justice to all the Officers and staff of the D...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj actively observed Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 from 17th September to 2nd October 2026 under the theme "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat". In close collaboration with the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), the Ministry issued a Joint Advisory to mobilise all stakeholders, including Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies, for the successful implementatio...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day "Chintan Shivir 2026 - A National Conclave on Highway Infrastructure" concluded today at Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with a renewed focus on strengthening Centre-State collaboration, sharing field-level experiences and building institutional capacity for delivery of quality road infrastructure. In his valedictory address, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Shri V. Umashankar, said the Chintan ...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development has notified the Schedule of Permissible Works under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025, providing for 375 permissible works under the new rural works framework. The new Schedule represents a 41 percent expansion over the 266 works under the previous framework. The works have been reorganised around four thematic pillars - Water Security, C...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a bilateral meeting with President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Guy Parmelin, in New Delhi, with discussions focused on further strengthening the longstanding India-Switzerland partnership in science, technology, research and innovatio...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today said that the Indo-Swiss Research Framework (ISRF) will give fresh impetus to the longstanding India-Switzerland Science, Technology and Innovation partnership and provide a structured platform for taking bilateral cooperation into new and emergi...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Publication link: DOI: 10.3847/1538-4365/ae8795 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Chairman, Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), will administer the oath of office to Shri Narayan Dewasi and Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara, the newly appointed Members of the Governing Body of the Board, in the National Capital tomorrow. Shri Narayan Dewasi and Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara have been appoin...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial assistance can play an important role in helping individuals from disadvantaged communities establish sustainable livelihoods and improve their economic condition. Timely support for self-employment can create new income opportunities, strengthen family financial security and promote greater dignity in livelihood. Ms. Mekala Yesamma, aged 33, belongs to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community and had been working as a waste pi...
India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Timely counselling, medical assistance, rehabilitation and family support can play an important role in helping individuals overcome substance dependence, rebuild their confidence and return to productive livelihoods. Targeted intervention can also help beneficiaries restore family relationships, develop a disciplined lifestyle and move towards greater social and economic self-reliance. At the age of 24, L. Delay (name changed), an...