India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog has prepared a detailed approach paper to promote and enable affordable housing and released its report in December 2025 namely 'A Comprehensive Framework to Promote Affordable Housing'. The report may be seen at https://pmay-urban.gov.in/PHQ/A_Comprehensive_Framework_to_Promote_Affordable_Housing.pdf The report has been shared with all concerned Stakeholders for further necessary action. Ministry of Housing and Urban Af...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: There are total of 3686 centrally protected monuments under the care and maintenance of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The conservation work of these protected monuments is taken up by ASI as per the needs and requirement of the monument, after the approval of Annual Conservation Plan and all are in good state of preservation. Also, ASI preserves and showcases antiquities and artefacts recovered from archaeological excavatio...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An independent perception-based study conducted by the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI), Noida, reflects deepening trust and widespread positivity among workers and employers in the implementation of the Labour Codes. The study, titled "The Implementation of Labour Codes: A Perception-based Analysis," indicates broad acceptance and convergence of views across stakeholders. It presents the Labour Codes as a credible refo...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, India's premier institution for Ayurvedic education, research and healthcare, celebrated its Golden Jubilee today, marking 50 years of distinguished service to Ayurveda and public health. The commemorative programme was graced by Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and MoS for Ministry of Health and Famil...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Your Excellency, Dr. Patrick Herminie, Distinguished delegates of both countries, Friends from the media, Namaskar, It gives me immense pleasure to welcome President Herminie and his delegation to India. On his election as the President of Seychelles, I extend heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him on behalf of 1.4 billion people of India. This is his first visit to India as President. His visit is taking place in an au...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, called on H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles, in New Delhi today. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed key aspects of India-Seychelles bilateral relations and noted that the two countries are marking 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations. They explored avenues to further strengthen cooperation across a wide range of secto...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Strengthening rail connectivity and giving new momentum to the development of the Northeast, the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati Railway Station in Assam through video conferencing today. He also flagged off a new train service between Sairang and Silchar. Shri Lalduhoma, Chief Minister of Mi...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Satellites keeping an eye on the vegetation of the Himalayas, responding to changing seasons with reviving grasslands, deepening colour of forests, and flora of valleys altering, reveal a story of climate sensitivity, seasonal resilience, and growing concern. Mountain ecosystems are particularly sensitive to climate change, which exacerbates global risks and disasters. Climate change significantly affects global average surface tem...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Silk Board (CSB), under the Ministry of Textiles & leading Indian silk entrepreneurs, undertook a five-day official visit to Vietnam with the support of the Embassy of India, Hanoi. The visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in sericulture, silk, textiles and technical textiles, in alignment with the Government of India's focus on expanding international collaboration, strengthening value chains and promo...
India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways From Cultural Preservation to Cultural Participation India's cultural heritage and linguistic diversity shape its social identity and shared knowledge systems. From manuscripts, monuments, performing arts and crafts to oral traditions, folklore and indigenous knowledge, culture in India is created and passed on through many languages, scripts and spoken forms. According to Census 2011, India's linguistic landscape i...