India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: DigiLocker, India's flagship digital document wallet under the Digital India programme, has successfully onboarded 68 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and Power Departments across the country. This major integration allows electricity consumers across 35 States and Union Territories to securely access their digital electricity bills directly within the DigiLocker app, bringing greater convenience, accessibility and eff...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 was approved by Union Cabinet on 05.05.2026. As on June 9, 2026, the total number of guarantees issued under the scheme has officially crossed the 1 lakh mark, reaching a total of 1,06,549 with total amount of guarantees at Rs.48,484.26 Crore, demonstrating the extensive scale of credit protection being extended to lenders. Out of the total coverage, 96% of the guarantees issue...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has approved extension in validity of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) upto 31.8.2026 or till guarantees for an amount of Rs.20,000 crore are issued, whichever is earlier. The Government of India has also approved increase in maximum loan amount capped to Large Sized NBFC-MFIs/MFIs from Rs.300 crores to Rs.1000 crores under the overall ceiling of 20% of Assets under ...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue "SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026", jointly organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India and the World Bank Group concluded successfully on June 10, 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Dialogue, held under the theme "Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Susta...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: South Asia stands at a critical moment in its development journey. With millions of young people entering the workforce every year, creating sustainable jobs has become one of the region's most pressing priorities. The World Bank Group highlighted that transforming food systems beyond the farm can unlock significant opportunities for employment, investment, economic growth, and poverty reduction. The region's agriculture sector is...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah has extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the historic achievement of serving the people as the country's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji on the historic achievement of becoming the longest-serv...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, Sushri. Shobha Karandlaje, led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, underlining India's commitment to inclusive growth, gender equality, and social dialogue. Her engagements reflected a strong, coordinated diplomatic presence with participation in discussions, and ...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways will conduct fire safety audits at railway stations across the country to further strengthen safety and security. The initiative will assess existing fire safety systems and identify areas requiring improvement to enhance the safety of passengers and protect railway assets. The audit will cover all critical safety infrastructure, including station buildings, electrical installations, air-conditioning and ventilatio...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) delegation led by its President Brij Bhushan Aggarwal called on 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 in New Delhi today and apprised him of the chamber's investment initiatives in West Bengal, while expres...
India, June 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As India advances its ambitions of becoming a global hub for advanced manufacturing and strategic technologies, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended support to TIEA Connectors Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, for the project titled "Commercialization of Airborne Connectors for Aerospace, Defense & Charging Connectors for EV." The project aims to strengthen India's ...