India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Government continues to support States and Union Territories in the effective implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, through a range of measures aimed at strengthening enforcement mechanisms, facilitating speedy trial, providing relief and rehabilitation to victims, creating awareness about statutory safeguards and...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level delegation from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, led by H.E. Mr. Zaher Al Qatarneh, Secretary-General, Ministry of Investment, met Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), Government of India, at the Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, today to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in textiles and apparel sector. The Jordanian delegation included H.E. Mr. Yousef Abdelghani, Ambassador of Jordan to Ind...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles is all set to conduct Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October 2026 across its organisations, subordinate offices and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The Campaign will focus on strengthening cleanliness, disposal of pending matters, efficient record management and, with special emphasis this year, Effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste. As part of the Preparatory Phase, the ...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI) As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign and under the theme "Swachhata Se Samriddhi,"- Kabaad Se Jugaad" activity was successfully conducted at The Jute Corporation of India Limited, Bhadrak RLD, Odisha. As part of the initiative, the team visited households and nearby local areas to collect waste materials from the community. During the interaction, people were sensitized about t...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reaffirming its commitment to the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Ministry of Tourism organised a major cleanliness drive at the historic Hauz Khas Fort, New Delhi, today under the Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign. The drive was organised as part of the nationwide Shramdaan initiative, 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath', encouraging people across the country to come together and contribute their time towards cleanliness. The drive was spearheaded b...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, will undertake a four-day visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand from October 1 to 4, 2026, during which he will attend programmes relating to senior citizen welfare, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and tribal education, besides participating in the Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav. On October 1, the Union Minister will travel to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where he will attend a programme organised by...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS), organised a nationwide "Health Walk/Run - Step Up, Stay Addiction-Free" today as part of the "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" campaign. The activity marked the Week 3 intervention under the campaign's Month 1 theme, "My Health, My Pride," and was conducted across 198 targeted institutions and their adopted villages, mobilising youth and com...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today launched the Physical Education Professionals' Module and highlighted the critical role of PE Teachers in identifying and nurturing sporting talent at the grassroots level. The Union Sports Minister called for the creation of a comprehensive, nationwide repository of Physical Education (PE) teachers within a time-bound framework to strengthen scientific talent i...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Rajiv Gauba, during his address at the 20th Foundation Day of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), highlighted the critical role of regulation, market-oriented reforms and institutional capacity in strengthening India's energy security and supporting the country's journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047. He noted that the petroleum and natural gas sector operates in an increasingly complex global environment, mark...
India, Oct. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raja says, "Earlier, we were compelled to enter the sewers to carry out sewer cleaning. But with the introduction of modern machines, the work is now executed using machines. In addition, being provided with safety gear such as gumboots, masks, safety glasses, helmets, and other protective equipment makes us feel safer." Before the Rains, the Cities Move As the monsoon approaches and the first rains arrive, cities across India beg...