India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a press conference after interacting with coconut farmers and stakeholders at the IIT Madras campus in Chennai today, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development , Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan clarified that the ' Coconut Promotion Scheme ' announced in Budget 2026-27 will not be formulated merely from offices in Delhi , but will be formulated on the basis of suggestions from farmers working in the field...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Post Budget Webinar on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas-Fulfilling Aspirations of People" on 9th March 2026 at 10:15 AM via video conferencing. Under this theme, multiple breakout sessions will be organised across sectors including education and skilling, health and AYUSH, tourism and hospitality among others. The discussions will cover initiatives such as strengthening educatio...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the National Convention of Women Thought Leaders, organised by Bharatiya Vidvat Parishat in association with Rashtra Sevika Samiti-Sharanya, in New Delhi today (March 8, 2026). The theme of the Convention was 'Bhāratī -Nārī to Nārāyanī.' Addressing the gathering, the President said that from the intelligence of Brahmavadini women in t...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, March 8: Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Smt Raksha Nikhil Khadse on Sunday said that India's medal count at the Summer Olympic Games and other multi-discipline events can only improve if there is a multi-fold rise in women's participation in sports.  Smt Khadse said during the launch of nationwide athletics league at 250 locations across the subcontinent under the ASMITA (Achie...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa inaugurated several special healthcare facilities aimed at strengthening patient care and expanding specialized Ayurvedic services. The facilities were inaugurated by Shri Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, in the presence of Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India; Shri Vai...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Shri Modi said that remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. He noted that the team showed outstanding grit through the tournament. The Prime Minister added that the victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said; "Champions...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On  the occasion of International Women's Day, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil, marked the Shubharambh of Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, from Village Rahej in Gandevi Block of Navsari district, Gujarat, with the observance of Jal Arpan Diwas, symbolising handing over of drinking water assets to the Gram Panchayat to...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will host a dedicated Breakout Session on 'Strengthening India's Care Ecosystem: Skilling 1.5 Lakh Multiskilled Caregivers' as part of the Post-Budget Webinar series on key themes being organised by the Ministry of Finance following the Union Budget 2026-27. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will lead and coordinate the whole-day webinar on the overarching theme 'Sabka Sat...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, extended his greetings to the nation on International Women's Day and paid tribute to the strength, determination and achievements of India's Nari Shakti. The Prime Minister greeted women across the country and acknowledged their growing role in shaping India's progress. He said that across every field, women are contributing with determination, creativity and unmatched zeal, and that their ...
India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today interacted with members of Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at International Trade & Fair Centre, Hapania,Tripura on the occasion of International Women's Day and lauded their contribution to grassroots development and women's empowerment. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that India has witnessed a major transformation in the past decade under the leaders...