Union Minister Jual Oram Calls NSTFDC a Catalyst for Tribal Entrepreneurship at 25th Foundation Day

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, celebrated its 25th Foundation Day at Vishwa Yuva Kendra, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Hon'ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram highlighted the transformative role played by NSTFDC in empowering Scheduled Tribe communities across the country. Emphasizing ...


52 New Applications approved under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has approved 52 new applications under Round III of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. Out of these 52 approved applications, 05 are for MMF Apparel, 19 for MMF Fabrics, 18 for Technical Textiles and 10 for multiple segment. The 52 applicants have committed an investment of Rs.6708 cr with an expected turnover of Rs.21,186 cr. The approved proposals are expected to provide a significant boos...


MoSPI Breaks New Ground: First-Ever Deep Dive into Unincorporated Construction Sector in Decades

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Fig-3: Percentage Distribution of expenditure of materials: Household *other includes petroleum, coal tar products, glass and glass products and other materials. Fig-4: Percentage Distribution of expenditure of materials: Establishment *other includes petroleum, coal tar products, glass and glass products and other materials. Table 1: Estimates of key indicators from Pilot Study on Construction Activities in Unincor...


NSFDC Registers Record Performance in FY 2025-26

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has achieved a landmark performance during the financial year 2025-26, recording its highest-ever disbursement since inception. During FY 2025-26, NSFDC disbursed Rs.775.26 crore, marking a growth of 27% over the previous financial year. This represents t...


NCVET & Max Healthcare signed agreement for NCVET Recognition as Awarding Body (AB - Dual ) to Max Healthcare

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. has signed an agreement with the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) on April 10, 2026, for recognition as a Dual Awarding Body (AB-Dual). With this recognition, Max Healthcare is authorized to assess, certify, and award qualifications across a range of healthcare programs. This development marks a significant step toward strengthening industry-led skilling in India's health...


NCVET & Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, signed agreement for NCVET Recognition as  Awarding Body (AB - Dual ) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has signed an agreement with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) on 10 April 2026 for its recognition as an Awarding Body (Dual Category). Under this agreement, BAOU is authorized to undertake training, assessment, and certification for qualifications aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). As a Dual Category Awarding Body, the U...


NCVET & Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited, signed agreement for NCVET Recognition as  Awarding Body (AB - Dual ) to Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has signed an agreement with Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited (HKCL) on 10 April 2026  for NCVET recognition as an Awarding Body (Dual Category) for Pan-India operations. The agreement was signed in the presence of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE & Chairperson, NCVET, and Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba, Executive Member, NCVET. With this recogniti...


NCVET & Council of Architecture signed agreement for NCVET Recognition as Awarding Body (AB - Dual ) to Council of Architecture

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Council of Architecture (CoA) and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) signed an agreement on 10th April 2026 for recognition as a Dual Awarding Body (AB-Dual). The agreement was signed in the presence of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE & Chairperson, NCVET, and Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba, Executive Member, NCVET. This agreement marks a significant step towards structured and competen...


Sarbananda Sonowal Reviews Port Operations; Timely Intervention Clears 90% Cargo Backlog Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal said that timely intervention and continuous monitoring by the Ministry has led to the clearance of nearly 90% of backlog cargo across major ports, restoring normalcy in operations impacted by geopolitical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials and port authorities, the minister noted that the evolv...


Workshop on AI-Driven Drug Discovery: Advanced Tools, Techniques & Applications

India, April 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  A three-day intensive workshop on "AI-Driven Drug Discovery: Advanced Tools, Techniques & Applications" was successfully organized at the CSIR-Human Resource Development Centre (CSIR-HRDC), Ghaziabad, from April 7 to 9, 2026. The programme was exclusively designed for CSIR Scientists and Technical Officers, with the objective of equipping them with advanced knowledge and practical exposure to cutting-edge Artificial Intellig...