India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To strengthen voluntarism and collective action for Swachhata, a fortnight for Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, 2026 (SHS 2026) is being observed in the Department of Justice from 17th September, 2026 to 2nd October, 2026 under the theme of this Year ''Swachhta Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bhart" 2. Key focus area of SHS-2026 campaign and action proposed by the Department of Justice are: - 3. Department of Justice will join in...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, celebrated the 3rd Anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Kolkata, West Bengal. The occasion marked three years of the Scheme's implementation and highlighted the Government's continued efforts to strengthen the livelihoods, skills and entrepreneurial capabilities of traditional artisans and craftspeople. West Bengal onboarded fo...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The BIMSTEC Energy Centre (BEC) organised a five-day Capacity Building Programme on "New & Emerging Technologies in Power Sector (Generation, Transmission, Distribution & End Use)" from 14 to 18 September 2026 in Bengaluru in hybrid mode under the aegis of Ministry of Power, Government of India. The programme was inaugurated on 14 September 2026 by Sh. Ghanshyam Prasad, Executive Director, BEC and Chairperson, Central Electricity...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening regional rail connectivity and facilitating faster and more efficient movement of passengers and freight, Indian Railways has approved the construction of the 38.21 km new rail line between Mukutban (Adilabad) and Gadchandur in South Central Railway at a cost of Rs.493 crore. Strengthening Connectivity to Industrial and Mining Centres Mukutban in Yavatmal district and Gadchandur in Cha...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards augmenting railway capacity and improving train operations in Maharashtra, Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the Chouk-Karjat railway section (10.86 km) of Central Railway at a cost of Rs.497 crore. The project has been approved under the umbrella works for doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyover and bypass works aimed at augmenting the capacity of the railway network. The Chouk-Karjat se...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of institutionalising Swachhata and enhancing efficiency in public administration, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), along with its Autonomous Institutions, Subordinate Offices and Field Units, continued to sustain the momentum of Special Campaign 5.0 during its extended implementation period from November 2025 to August 2026. The Department undertook focused initiati...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment has approximately released Rs 1089.58 Crores under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) and State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC) programmes. More than 10.76 lakh senior citizens have been benefitted under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) from FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26, across the country. Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment Shri ...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Fellowship assistance can reduce financial uncertainty and allow researchers to focus more fully on their doctoral work. Access to sustained financial support can enable scholars from economically disadvantaged families to continue higher education, pursue meaningful research and realise their academic aspirations. Shri Mantu Dhar, a 35-year-old research scholar from Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, is pursuing a Ph.D. with suppor...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Timely treatment, counselling, family participation and sustained rehabilitation support can help individuals overcome dependence on drugs, rebuild confidence and return to a productive life. Otherwise, emotional distress and the absence of healthy coping mechanisms can increase a person's vulnerability to substance use. Lena (name changed), a 37-year-old nursing professional from Imphal West, Manipur, overcame substance dependen...
India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri B. L. Verma has said that Central Government is committed to 'Vanchiton Ko Variyata' - giving priority to the deprived - by ensuring that people who have historically remained underserved or overlooked receive the assistance and support to which they are entitled. Addressing the gathering in connection with the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, wi...