MAHATMA GANDHI GRAM SWARAJ INITIATIVE

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative (MGGSI) is an umbrella framework which proposes to build rural self-reliance in khadi, handloom and handicrafts. It strengthens rural enterprises by streamlining training and skilling support towards improvement in quality of process and production for achieving global market linkage and branding. This initiative shall benefit weavers, village industries, and rural youth by fostering empl...


Pharmaceutical Exports Post-Sigachi Industrial Accident

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: While the Sigachi Industries explosion in Telangana has caused a localised disruption, India's overall export of pharmaceutical products remain resilient. India's exports of pharmaceuticals increased from USD 27.75 billion in the Calendar Year 2024 to USD 30.45 billion in the Calendar Year 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 9.7%, indicating a steady expansion in India's pharmaceutical export performance. The Government, t...


DAC clears proposals worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore to augment defence capabilities

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on March 27, 2026, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded for the Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition, High Capacity Radio Relay, Dhanush Gun System and Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System. The Air...


INS SUDARSHINI ARRIVES AT SÈTE, FRANCE

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, arrived at the historic port city of Sete on 26 Mar 2026 as part of the ongoing landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26. The visit marks a significant milestone in the ship's journey and underscores India's commitment to maritime cooperation and cultural diplomacy. During its stay, INS Sudarshini will participate in the prestigious 'Escale a Sete', one of the most celebrat...


National Council for Cement and Building Materials signs MoU to strengthen skill development and capacity building in construction sector

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening skill development and capacity building in India's construction sector, the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading cement manufacturer. The MoU was signed by Director General, NCB, Dr L. P. Singh and Head - Technical Services, UltraTech Cement Limited, Er. Rahul Goel today at NCB, Ballabgarh. Speaking on th...


Steps Taken to Strengthen and Integrate Mental Healthcare Services

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government is implementing the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in the country. The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) component of the NMHP has been sanctioned for implementation in 767 districts for which support is provided to States/UTs through the National Health Mission.  Facilities made available under DMHP at the Community Health Centre (CHC) and Primary Health Centre (PHC) levels, include outpatient s...


Next-Gen material paves way for efficient energy storage and green hydrogen

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Novel, easy to synthesize, highly efficient, polymeric materials could transform energy storage and production of clean fuel like hydrogen, facilitating accessibility of clean energy. Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB), are coordination polymers with smartly designed structures where zinc (Zn2+) or cadmium (Cd2+) metal ions and organic molecules of 3,3'-diaminobenzidine (DAB) naturally assemble to form layered frameworks with strong structures....


ASSISTANCE TO ARTISANS AND WEAVERS UNDER NHDP

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles has formulated a comprehensive and focused country-market diversification strategy aimed at identifying high-potential global destinations for Indian textile exports. The strategy envisages structured and targeted outreach in these identified markets through coordinated efforts of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry delegations, and Indian Missions abroad, with the objective of reducing market conce...


Steps Taken to Ensure Efficiency of AMRIT Pharmacies

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) initiative is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare aimed at reducing the financial burden on patients suffering from cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other critical ailments. AMRIT pharmacies operate under a Company Owned, Company Operated (COCO) model, managed by HLL Lifecare Limited, a Government of India Enterprise. The monitoring, rev...


Food Processing Infrastructure and PM-FME Scheme

India, March 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SN State/UT Number of Micro Enterprises 1 Andaman And Nicobar Islands 18 2 Andhra Pradesh 8651 3 Arunachal Pradesh 149 4 Assam 5194 5 Bihar 28648 6 Chandigarh 5 7 Chhattisgarh 1442 8 Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu 12 9 Delhi 378 10 Goa 141 11 Gujarat 1217 12 Haryana 1737 13 Himachal Pradesh 2628 14 Jammu And Kashmir 2121 15 Jharkhand 4665 16 Karnataka 8402 17 Kerala 84...