India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM) Rules, 2026 in supersession of earlier SWM Rules, 2016 with provisions for proper and effective management of municipal solid waste (MSW), including sanitary landfills. The Rules have come into force with effect from 01.04.2026. As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, sanitary landfilling means the final and safe disposal of residual solid waste and...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, reinforced its commitment to the vision of Viksit UP-Viksit Bharat by signing and renewing two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU), Lucknow, and CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP). The ceremony w...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting concluded successfully today in Chandigarh under India's BRICS Chairship 2026, bringing together Health Ministers, Heads of Delegation, senior officials and public health experts from BRICS member countries to strengthen cooperation in addressing shared public health priorities and advancing a resilient global health architecture. Convened under India's BRICS Chairship theme, "Building for ...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is proactively monitoring the monsoon situation across the country. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, MHA is providing all necessary support to affected States and Union Territories in managing challenges posed by heavy rains. In the month of July, 2026, country has faced heavy rains and landslides in some parts like N...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under India's BRICS Chairmanship in 2026, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, is hosting the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) on 24 July 2026 in New Delhi. The Ministerial Meeting of DRR Group will be chaired by Minister of State (Home) Shri Nityanand Rai. This Ministerial Meeting marks a significant milestone in the evolution of BRICS cooperati...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reinforcing the Government of India's commitment to water conservation and sustainable urban water management under the 'Catch the Rain' campaign, Shri Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, today chaired a review meeting with officials of the AMRUT Mission and representatives of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) at Sankalp Bhawan, New Delhi. During the meeting Shri Sahu reviewed the Ministry of...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched Operational Guidelines for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) on 15th April, 2026. The scheme guidelines are in public domain and may be accessed at https://www.mohua.gov.in/static/uploads/2026/04/7950afb9b2d5cb773ba3d6c64bde9726.pdf UCF has been introduced to catalyse a paradigm shift in urban development by encouraging cities to transition towards market-based financing and inte...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: City LoR Issued Loan Sanctions Loans Disbursed 1st Tranche 2nd Tranche 3rd Tranche 1st Tranche 2nd Tranche 3rd Tranche Katni 1,999 2,684 2,804 1,233 2,765 2,846 1,221 Panna 247 351 462 385 349 471 385 Khajuraho 280 590 405 238 585 402 236 The PM SVANidhi Scheme was initially implemented in statutory urban areas. The eligibility was also extended to street vendors from surrounding peri-urban areas w...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India, urban planning including building plan approvals and enforcement of building bye-laws, is the function of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/ Urban Development Authorities. Government of India supplements the efforts of the States through schematic interventions/ advisories. The Government of India supplements the efforts of States and Union Territories through model regulations, technical ...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) have played a crucial role in the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission. These centres play a vital role in urban management by enabling real-time monitoring, data-driven decision-making, and integrated service delivery across various sectors such as mobility, water supply, sanitation, solid waste management, public safety, etc. Under the Smart Cities Mission, Integrated Comm...