India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 is being observed from 9th to 17th August 2026 to inspire citizens to display the National Flag at their homes and workplaces and reaffirm their pride in the Tiranga. The campaign also commemorates the 150th anniversary of India's National Song, "Vande Mataram." The Government of India launched the Har Ghar Tiranga (HGT) Campaign in 2022 under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage cit...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Information Commission (CIC) launched its upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS 2.0) today, 17th August 2026. The upgraded portal was launched by Sh. Raj Kumar Goyal, Chief Information Commissioner. The upgraded portal has been developed and implemented as per the prescribed project timeline, with the objective of strengthening the digital infrastructure of the Commission and streamlining the workflo...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Technology-driven pension service delivery has brought greater efficiency, while saving significant manpower and financial resources, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today, as he described the superannuating employees as a national asset and called for continued use of technology and feedback from pensioners to make the pension system simpler, more responsive and aligne...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) convened 'Kaushal Manthan', the Regional Conference of Skill Ministers in Kolkata today. The Conference brought together Ministers and senior officers from participating States and Union Territory to strengthen Centre-State coordination and advance an industry-connected, outcome-oriented skilling ecosystem. The Conference was chaired by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister o...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing focused measures for the welfare and socio-economic empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic (DNT/NT/SNT) Communities through the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC). The National Commission for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes was constituted in January 2015 and submitted its report in De...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) as an Umbrella Central Sector Scheme aimed at comprehensive rehabilitation and socio-economic empowerment of marginalised individuals. The scheme includes the sub-scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging, with interventions focused on rehabilitation, me...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Marriage is an important part of family and social life, but couples from different caste backgrounds can sometimes face social opposition and challenges. Government initiatives supporting inter-caste marriages can help promote equality, social harmony and acceptance while providing financial assistance to eligible couples. Demonstrating how timely government support can help couples overcome social and financial challenges, Shri ...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Pursuing higher education and advanced research can involve significant academic, technical and personal challenges. For scholars managing research responsibilities alongside financial and family obligations, timely fellowship support can play an important role in enabling them to continue their academic journey. Demonstrating how fellowship assistance can support scholars pursuing higher education, Ms. SANGEETA DAS, a 34-year-old...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For sanitation workers engaged in contractual employment, limited income and lack of access to mechanized equipment can create significant barriers to improving their livelihoods. Timely financial assistance and access to mechanization can provide opportunities for sanitation workers to transition towards self-employment and achieve greater economic stability. Demonstrating how financial support under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (S...
India, Aug. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Female WPR in rural areas increased sharply to 37.2% in July, 2026 from 34.7% in the previous month The overall UR decreased to 5.1% in July, 2026 from 5.5% in June, 2026 The overall male and female UR declined in July, 2026 compared to June, 2026 At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total number of 3,71,021 persons surveyed. persons surveyed in rural areas persons ...