India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Data as of 23rd February 2026 SOAR - AI to be Aware SOAR - AI SOAR - AI to Acquire SOAR - AI for Educators States/ Enrolled Certified Enrolled2 Certified3 Enrolled4 Certified5 Enrolled6 Certified7 Andhra Pradesh 8551 1258 4409 571 2693 408 3041 274 Arunachal Pradesh 114 30 44 10 56 25 20 4 Assam 3766 986 1456 380 1148 326 1017 110 Bihar 7243 602 2525 209 1692 121 2346 165 Chhattisga...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To enable every rural household in the country to have assured potable water, in adequate quantity of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis, through tap water connection, since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with states, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal. At the start the Mission, only 3.23 Crore (16.7%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as rep...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NEW DELHI, March 9 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today that showcasing of India's Space, nuclear and other scientific achievements helps ignite students' aptitude and discover their intrinsic talent. The Minister was on an inv...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the Post-Budget Webinar on Health, Ayush and Pharma Sectors today on the theme "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People" organised as part of the Government's post-budget outreach to discuss effective implementation of the announcements made in the Union Budget 2026-27 and to seek suggestions from stakeholders. The webinar brought together policymakers, health...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial support to M/s BabyCue Private Limited, Cuttack (Odisha) for its project titled "A Disposable Paper Analytical Platform for Rapid Differentiation of Childhood Diarrhea." The project focuses on the commercialization of an indigenous rapid diagnostic kit designed to enable timely and accurate differentiation b...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the data available on the Udyam Registration Portal (URP) and Udyam Assist Platform, the total number of women-led enterprises registered is 3,07,42,621 as of 28th February, 2026. Government implements the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to provide credit guarantees for loans extended by Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) under Credit Guarantee Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTM...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal today said that India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are opening new opportunities for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical technology sectors, while enabling the country to strengthen its position in global trade. Addressing the Post Budget Webinar 2026 on Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas: Fulfilling Aspiration of People in New Delhi, Shri Goyal said that under the leadership of Prim...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today called for making India's Intellectual Property (IP) approval system among the top five in the world in terms of speed, transparency and efficiency, while emphasising the need to strengthen the country's innovation ecosystem and encourage wider participation from innovators, startups, MSMEs, women and youth. Addressing the National IP Awards & IP Conference in New Del...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme to enhance the overall quality and relevance of vocational training in the country. The key objectives of the scheme are: The scheme comprises of two components: PM-SETU focuses on improving employability outcomes through industry-led governance, and indirectly supports self-employment and entrepreneurship...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog convened the Regional Best Practices Seminar (South) on 9 March 2026 under the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP) at Visakhapatnam, bringing together senior officials from the Central Government, State Governments and District administrations from across southern India The seminar focused on showcasing replicable district-led innovations and governance practices that have contri...