Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah expresses gratitude to PM Shri Narendra Modi for taking a decision to cut excise duty on fuel

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for taking a decision to cut excise duty on fuel. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said, "As the world is reeling under fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, driving up prices globally, the Modi government's decision to cut excise duty on fuel brings...


PROGRESS UNDER INTEGRATED PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the Project State District Project Cost GoI Grant Released Status 1 Balotra Water Pollution Control Treatment & Reverse Osmosis Private Ltd Rajasthan Barmer 128.25 64.125 Completed 2 Jasol Water Pollution Control Treatment & Reverse Osmosis Private Limited Rajasthan Barmer 38.5 14.43 Nearing Completion 3 Sanganer Enviro Project Development Rajasthan Jaipur 159 37.5 Under Implementation 4 ...


EXTENSION OF SAMARTH SCHEME

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. State/UTs No of Beneficiaries Trained (Pass) 2020-21 to 2024-25 2025-26(up to 10.3.2026) 1 Andaman and Nicobar 88 0 2 Andhra Pradesh 9598 4482 3 Arunachal Pradesh 87 37 4 Assam 10731 5836 5 Bihar 10981 9455 6 Chandigarh 87 0 7 Chhattisgarh 3187 1133 8 Delhi 6662 3594 9 Goa 106 0 10 Gujarat 11713 4453 11 Haryana 20615 10049 12 Himachal Pradesh 1237 640 13 Jammu and Kashmi...


36th Webinar of the National Good Governance Webinar Series 2025-26 under the theme 'Holistic Development of Districts' held on 27th March 2026 for dissemination and replication of best practices.

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister had directed Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) to hold virtual conferences/ webinars with District Collectors and other officers in which past award winners of PM's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration be invited to present their experiences with the objective of greater dissemination and replication. In pursuance of the Prime Minister's directions, the DARPG has conduct...


Fisheries Startups Ecosystem in India

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The fisheries sector holds significant potential in India's economic landscape, contributing to national food security while supporting the livelihoods of millions across coastal, inland, and rural communities. In recent years, this traditionally production‑driven sector has begun to attract innovative ideas and entrepreneurial talent, giving rise to a growing fisheries start‑up ecosystem. Since 2015, the Government h...


India Conducted First BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting 2026

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As India assumed the BRICS Chairship for 2026, the meeting formally initiated engagements under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," setting the direction for youth cooperation during the year. During the meeting, India presented an overview of the BRICS Youth Track 2026, outlining key initiatives including Working Group Meetings, Thematic Engagements, Serve BRICS Volunteering Activitie...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam, seeks blessings of Maa Siddhidatri

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, sought the blessings of Maa Siddhidatri and prayed  to bless all her devotees with the attainment of their goals. The Prime Minister said that through the worship of Goddess Mother, an extraordinary power flows into the devotees which fills them with the confidence of success. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse- "सिद्धगन्ध...


TEXTILES PROCESSING PROJECTS UNDER IPDS

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of the Project State District Project Cost GoI Grant Released 1 Balotra Water Pollution Control Treatment & Reverse Osmosis Private Ltd Rajasthan Barmer 128.25 64.125 2 Jasol Water Pollution Control Treatment & Reverse Osmosis Private Limited Rajasthan Barmer 38.5 14.43 3 Sanganer Enviro Project Development Rajasthan Jaipur 159 37.5 4 Nextgen Textile Park Rajasthan Pali 129.42 6.3 5 Pali ...


Prime Minister congratulates Mr. Balendra Shah on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Mr. Balendra Shah on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal. "Your appointment reflects the trust reposed in your leadership by the people of Nepal. I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship and cooperation to even greater heights for the mutual benefit of our two peoples", Shri Modi said. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Warm congratulat...


Press Council Acts on 48 Cases in Last Five Years; 14 Members Notified for 15th Council

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Period No. of complaints pending with PCI 1-2 years 463 2-5 years 301 >5 years 313 Total 1077 The total number of complaints pending with the Press Council of India as of January 2026, categorised by those pending for over one, two and five years are as under: In the last five years (from 2020-21 to 2024-25), the Council exercised its powers to 'censure' or 'admonish' offenders in 48 instances. The Press Council of Ind...