DoNER Minister and NEC Vice-Chairman Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Highlights Development Roadmap and Transformative Initiatives for North East at 73rd NEC Plenary

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Vice-Chairman of the North Eastern Council (NEC), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today highlighted the Ministry's transformative initiatives and reviewed the recommendations of eight High-Level Task Forces during the 73rd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council held in Shillong under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Sh...


University of Liverpool Receives Letter of Approval (LoA) to establish its Campus in Bengaluru

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step toward internationalisation of higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Ministry of Education today handed over the Letter of Approval (LoA) to the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, to establish its branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The LoA was handed over by Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Chairman, University Grant...


Union Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India visited

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary, Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D, GoI visited the MPEDA-RCCA-Brood Multiplication Centre of Peneus monodon and ICAR-CMFRI Marine Fish Broodstock and Hatchery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh today to review initiatives related to the development of quality broodstock and the production of high-quality seed for the aquaculture sector. During the visit, Dr. Likhi interacted with scientists, techni...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chairs 73rd Plenary Session of North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, capital of Meghalaya

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. The meeting was attended by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Shri JyotiradityaScindia, Governor of Meghalaya, Shri C. H. Vijayashankar; Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma; Union Minister of State for Development of Nort...


Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP Launch India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched today in New Delhi by G. Kishan Reddy, Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Government of India, and Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom. The launch marks a significant milestone in the growing India-UK partnership on critical minerals and supply chain resilience, reinforci...


75 Lakh Households Targeted for Rooftop Solar Installations by December 2026: Union New & Renewable Minister, Shri Pralhad Joshi

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has already crossed 40 lakh beneficiary households within 2 years and I am hopeful that by the end of 2026, we will cross 75 lakh households by December 2026, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi while participating in a fireside chat programme organised during 'Two years of PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Scaling the ...


West Bengal Legislative Assembly Signs MoU for Implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly was signed today in the august presence of Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs; Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs; Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of S...


17 Projects/ Initiatives selected for the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 across 7 Award categories

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No Name of the Project Organisation Name 1. Agri Stack Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 2. e-jagriti Ministry of Consumer Affairs 3. Mahakumbh 2025 Prayagraj Mela Authority, 4. Blood Bag Traceability and Citizen Interaction portal for promoting speedy, safe and voluntary blood donation Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council 5. AI-enabled Clinical Decision Support system in eSanjeevani telemed...


From reducing oil imports to farmer prosperity: Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri launches first Flex-Fuel passenger vehicle

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri today launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki in New Delhi, fuelling the vision of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, Sh. Nitin Gadkari was also present during the event. Flex-fuel vehicles can operate on a range of ethanol-petrol blends, from E20 up to E100. Speaking at the launch, the Minister said...


Dr Jitendra Singh Announces ANRF Portal for Training in Patent Filing and Research Paper Writing; Reviews Progress of Scientific Departments

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards strengthening India's research ecosystem, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today announced an ANRF-supported digital portal aimed at facilitating training in patent filing support and research paper writing assist...