India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Highlights and Benefits: In a significant step towards transforming the Electronic Toll Collection system in the country, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out Tamil Nadu's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) based tolling system at Paranur Toll Plaza on the Tambaram - Tindivanam Section of NH-179B. The MLFF system introduces barrier-less tolling, enabling vehicles to pass through toll locations without stopp...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative, the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, organised a special cleanliness drive at a public park near Scope Complex, New Delhi, on 1 October 2026, under the campaign "Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath." The cleanliness drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from senior officials and employees of the Department. The participants came together to clean the publi...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, felicitated its cleaning and housekeeping staff on 30 September 2026 as part of Safai Mitra Suraksha Seva Evam Samman Shivir under the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative, recognizing their dedicated contribution towards maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace. The occasion highlighted the role played by the cleaning staff in ensuring a clean, healthy and ...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Land Resources gears up for the implementation of Special Campaign 6, announced by the Government of India, for institutionalizing swachhata and minimizing pendency in government offices from 2nd October to 31st October, 2026. Department is ready to undertake the Campaign in its all three premises i.e. Kartavaya Bhawan-3, CGO Complex and Shivaji Stadium Annex. During the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6 (Sept...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Nālandā University (NU) and the CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit have signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to establish a structured collaboration for academic, research and capacity-building cooperation in the areas of Traditional Knowledge (TK), Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), People's Rights and Cultural Heritage, including Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs). The MoU was signed ...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Certain media report published yesterday (30th Sept.) claiming shortage of fund as the reason for closure of RDI call by TDB is not correct. TDB has closed its running call purely on "Administrative Reason" as notified on its website. Due to massive influx of project proposals, TDB has decided to take a "PAUSE" & closed its call for the time being which will reopen shortly after assessment of all projects received till 30th Sept. 20...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Central Government's continued commitment towards the welfare and dignity of senior citizens, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, will distribute assistive devices among senior citizens at a programme at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in National Capital here tomorrow. Shri B. L. Verma, Hon'ble Minister of State of Social Justice and Empowerment, will also grace the occasion. A S...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Over 3,800 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) and line departments participated in a national-level SafaiMitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir in hybrid mode with participation from across the country, in the National Capital here. The programme was also conducted physically at participating locations, bringing various health, safety, welfare and social protection services directly to SafaiMitras and sanitation worker...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, a Shramdaan activity was organised at the Mahila Imdad Committee (MIC), Paharganj area in National Capital here today under the leadership of Shri B. L. Verma, Hon'ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, in line with the campaign theme "Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath." Shri Verma actively participated in the Shramdaan activity and led the cleanliness activities at the p...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Scholarship for Education Transformation and Upliftment (SETU) National Scholarship Portal (NSP) App, a dedicated mobile application, is providing all information and guidance aimed at making scholarship-related services more accessible, convenient and student-friendly for eligible beneficiaries of the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, under the Ministry of Social Justice & ...