Union Environment Minister chairs NTCA and Project Elephant Meetings at Sundarbans; Reviews National Strategies for Tiger and Elephant Conservation

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 28th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the 22nd Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant were held on 21 December 2025 at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. The meetings brought together senior government officials, scientists, and field experts from tiger and elephant range ...


Vice-President Shri C P Radhakrishnan participates in Birth Centenary celebrations of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Indore

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today participated in the Birth Centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The event was organised by the Atal Foundation. Recalling a couplet from the Tamil classic Thirukkural, the Vice-President said that while all human beings are equal by birth, greatness is achieved through one's actions. The Vice-President said that Shri Atal ...


From Environment Protection to Employment Creation, EVs Driving India's Next Growth Story: Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NEW DELHI, December 21 : During his visit today to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Expo at Bharat Mandapam here, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh observed that from environment protection to employment creation, EVs are driving India's next growth story. The Minister al...


Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) celebrates World Meditation Day, Highlighting Scientific Role of Meditation in Stress Management

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, celebrated World Meditation Day today by organizing specialized meditation sessions that brought together eminent scholars, Yoga practitioners, and enthusiasts. The event underscored the convergence of ancient Yogic wisdom and modern medical science in addressing the growing global burden of stress. Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Kashinath Sa...


Aravalli Hills: Protecting Ecology and Ensuring Sustainable Development

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Regulation of Mining Protection of Core/inviolate Areas Sustainable Mining Safeguards Preventing Illegal Mining Absolute Prohibition Zones: Operational Controls: Overview The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated November-December 2025, considered the recommendations of the Committee constituted by it vide order dated 9/5/24 and its further directions dated 12/8/2025 regarding uniform policy level definition of Aravali ...


President gives assent to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India has given assent to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 marking a significant milestone in the transformation of rural employment policy. The Act enhances the statutory wage employment guarantee to 125 days per financial year for rural households and seeks to advance empowerment, inclusive growth, convergence of development initiatives and saturation-ba...


English rendering of PM's address during Bhoomi Poojan of urea plant in Namrup, Assam

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: उज्जनिर रायज केने आसे? आपुनालुकोलोई मुर अंतोरिक मोरोम आरु स्रद्धा जासिस&#23...


"The 'Viksit Bharat: G Ram G' Yojana is a step beyond MGNREGA" - Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: President Droupadi Murmu today gave her assent to the 'Viksit Bharat: G Ram G' Bill. With this, the Bill has now become an Act of law. Following the President's approval, Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan issued a statement explaining the details of the 'Viksit Bharat: G Ram G Act' and addressing the misconceptions being spread about it. The Union Minister said t...


GeM Facilitates Transparent Disposal of Government Assets Through Its Forward Auction Module

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government e Marketplace (GeM) operates as a digital platform through which ministries, departments and public sector entities procure goods and services. In addition to this function, GeM facilitates disposal of government assets through its Forward Auction module, introducing online competitive bidding and improving transparency, efficiency and value discovery in a process that was traditionally fragmented and paperwork-inten...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan participates in World Meditation Day celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Telangana

India, Dec. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today participated at the World Meditation Day celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana and highlighted the timeless relevance of meditation in fostering inner peace, emotional well-being and social harmony. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that meditation is a universal practice that transcends cultural, geographical and religious boundaries. He descri...