District Capacity Building and Awareness Programme on Labour Codes Held at Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi as part of Shram Samvad Initiative

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Labour & Employment, in collaboration with FICCI and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., organised a "Shram Samvad" - District-Level Capacity Building and Awareness Programme on Labour Codes at Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi. The programme aimed to build awareness among employers and industry stakeholders on the Labour Codes, which came into force on 21st November 2025, and the Central Rules notified on 8 May 20...


Legal Affairs Dept Holds E-Waste Awareness Workshop under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 29 September 2026: As part of Special Campaign 6 and Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, the Department of Legal Affairs organized an awareness workshop on 'E-waste Management' at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi, on 28 September 2026. The workshop was attended by Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, along with officers and officials of the Department. The workshop aimed to sensitise participants about t...


Ministry of MSME and Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development and strengthening of the Statistical Business Register

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been exchanged between Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), to institutionalize a mechanism for sharing relevant data for the development and strengthening of the Statistical Business Register (SBR). The MoU was signed by Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME and Dr. Dalip S...


Indian Railways Approves Introduction of Two MEMU Services Connecting Meerut City with Khurja and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways has approved the introduction of two MEMU services connecting Meerut City with Khurja and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The services will operate as Train No. 64573/64574 Khurja-Meerut City MEMU and Train No. 64580/64579 Saharanpur-Meerut City MEMU. Khurja-Meerut City MEMU Train No. 64573 Khurja-Meerut City MEMU will depart from Khurja at 13:15 hrs and arrive at Meerut City at 17:20 hrs, covering the journey in 4 ...


Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to Undertake Special Campaign 6.0 with Focus on Cleanliness of National Highways and Toll Plazas

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will undertake Special Campaign 6.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2026, with a special focus on improving cleanliness and upkeep of National Highways (NHs) and Toll Plazas. The campaign will also focus on reducing pendency, strengthening record management, promoting responsible disposal of e-waste and ensuring optimum utilisation of office space across organisations under the administ...


NRIDA and IIM Kolkata Sign MoU for Four-Year Impact Assessment Study of PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and the Indian Institute of Management Kolkata (IIM Kolkata) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for undertaking a comprehensive four-year longitudinal Impact Assessment Study of roads constructed under PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN. The MoU was signed by Ms Aditi Singh (IAS) Director General, NRIDA, on behalf of NRID...


"By treating the landscape, twin objectives of watershed development as well as river rejuvenation can be achieved"- Secretary, DoLR, Shri Narendra Bhooshan

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Department of Land Resources organised a National Workshop on proposed Pilot projects on River Rejuvenation through the watershed approach, at New Delhi on 29 September 2026. Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Shri Narendra Bhooshan, emphasised that river rejuvenation requires treating the landscapes that feed rivers, with interventions tailored to the specific hydrological conditions of each catchment. The Workshop brough...


TDB signs agreement with Multi Nano Sense Technologies for Rs.37.51 crore RDI support to build indigenous multi-gas sensing platform

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: From industrial safety and hydrogen infrastructure to energy systems and process monitoring, the ability to detect and accurately measure gases is becoming increasingly important across a wide range of emerging technologies. Giving a boost to indigenous capabilities in this domain, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with M/s Multi Nano Sens...


Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Completes Preparatory Phase for Special Campaign 6

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 29 September 2026: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and its organisations have undertaken extensive preparations for "Special Campaign 6," the sixth edition of the Government of India's nationwide drive to clean government offices, clear pending work, organise old files and improve institutional efficiency. The preparatory phase of the campaign has run from 15 to 30 September 2026, ahead of the Impl...


Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Prepares for Special Campaign 6 building on Strong Outcomes Achieved under Special Campaign 5.0

India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has announced the launch of Special Campaign 6, to be conducted from 2nd-31st October 2026, with the preparatory phase from 15th-30th September 2026. The campaign will focus on institutionalising cleanliness in Government offices, disposal of pending references, efficient record management, e-waste management, effective space utilisation and enhancing workplace experience. The Ministry of Skill Development...