Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) Publications for 2023-24

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Annual Survey of Industries is conducted with the primary objective to provide a meaningful insight into the dynamics of change in the composition, growth and structure of various manufacturing industries in terms of output, value added, employment, capital formation and a host of other parameters. It provides valuable input to the National Accounts Statistics at national and state level. The results are prepared at state and majo...


Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) - 2025 Campaign: Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh holds a special interaction with Safai Mitras

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh holds a special interaction programme with all Safai Mitras of the Ministry. The Union Minister inquired about their daily routine, working environment and noted the challenges faced by them in their line of duty. He also lauded their invaluable contribution in ensuring cleanliness and hygiene, underscoring their crucial role in society. As a token of appreciation, each Safai Mitra w...


Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal Launches NCVET-Approved Skill Courses on Tea Sommeliers and Tea Tasting

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)-approved skill courses on Tea Sommeliers and Tea Tasting were launched by Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri Sunil Barthwal, IAS, today on the occasion of International Tea Day. Announcing the initiative, Shri Barthwal said the specialised courses by Tea Board India are aimed at skilling the youth and promoting tea literacy, with the programmes proposed to be condu...


Over 6 Lakh Lost and Stolen Mobile Handsets recovered on DoT's Sanchar Saathi Initiative

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 'Block Your Lost/ Stolen Mobile Handset' facility on the flagship citizen-centric digital safety initiative "Sanchar-Saathi" of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has crossed a significant milestone by facilitating the recovery of over 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile handsets - marking a significant outcome reinforcing the citizens' trust in digital Governance. This achievement underscores the government's commitment to prot...


SAIL-MTI and IIM Jammu Sign MoU to Foster Future-Ready Leadership

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), through its Management Training Institute (MTI) has entered into an MoU with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu to collaborate on Executive Education Programmes aimed at building future-ready leaders. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed on September 29, 2025, at SAIL's Corporate Office, Ispat Bhawan, New Delhi. In line with SAIL's commitment to develop cap...


Department of Food and Public Distribution, GoI, Observes Swachhotsav under 'Swachhata Hi Seva-2025'

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In this series, a cleanliness dialogue 'Swachhta Samvad' was organized in the Department on 23rd September, 2025. Dr. N. B. Majumdar, Honorary Director General, Sulabh International Social Service Organization while sharing his vast experiences explained the importance of keeping not only our surroundings clean but our environment too. He also highlighted how the global warming as a result of degradation of our environment has bee...


Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Highlights Culture as a Global Public Good and Driver of Sustainable Development

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Minister of Culture, Government of India, participated in the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT 2025), held in Barcelona, Spain, on 29 September 2025. The event, convened by UNESCO, brought together Ministers and cultural leaders from across the world to shape the future of global cultural policy. During the Plenary Session, which included the adoption of the Rules of Procedure and ...


Operation Sindoor demonstrated Tri-Services synergy with unified real-time operational picture, enabling timely decisions, enhancing situational awareness & reducing the risk of fratricide; True example of Jointness: Raksha Mantri

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "During Operation Sindoor, the tri-services synergy produced a unified, real-time operational picture. It empowered commanders to take timely decisions, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced the risk of fratricide. This is the living example of jointness delivering decisive results and this success must become the benchmark for all future operation," stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during a seminar organised by the I...


Monthly review of accounts of Government of India upto August 2025 (FY 2025-26)

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The monthly accounts of the Government of India upto the month of August, 2025 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below: - The Government of India has received Rs.12,82,709 crore (36.7% of corresponding BE 2025-26 of Total Receipts) upto August, 2025 comprising Rs.8,10,407 crore Tax Revenue (Net to Centre), Rs.4,40,332 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and Rs.31,970 crore of Non-Debt Capital Receipts. Rs...


Prime Minister welcomes President Trump's Peace Initiative on Gaza Conflict

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has welcomed President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. The Prime Minister said that the plan provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security, and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as well as for the larger West Asian region. Shri Modi expressed hope that all concerned parties will come together in sup...