PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Promotion of Non-Animal Methods in Scientific Research

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government recognizes that limited availability of validated human-relevant, non-animal models can affect the pace and efficiency of drug discovery and pre-clinical research, increase dependence on conventional animal studies and influence research costs and clinical translation. Laboratories across ministries namely, CSIR, ICMR and DBT are therefore promoting and strengthening use of advanced in-vitro, 3D tissue/organoid, cell-...


Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Pitches Technology-Led Maritime Security Framework as India's Port Network Expands

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal called for a technology-led transformation of India's maritime security architecture, saying the country's expanding port network and growing role in global trade require security systems that are resilient, integrated and equipped to counter emerging cyber and geopolitical threats. Addressing the 2nd National Port Security Conference 2026 in New Delhi, Uni...


Government Strengthens Drug De-Addiction Infrastructure and Anti-Drug Coordination in Jammu & Kashmir

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India continues to strengthen drug de-addiction and rehabilitation services in Jammu & Kashmir through the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) while enhancing coordination among law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking. However, there is no proposal at present to establish integrated drug de-addiction and vocational training centres in the Jammu region. Minister of State for Social J...


Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches Over 29.05 Crore People Across the Country

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India is implementing the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) as a nationwide campaign to prevent and reduce substance abuse through awareness generation, community participation and a strengthened de-addiction infrastructure. Launched on 15 August 2020 in 272 identified vulnerable districts, the campaign has been expanded to all districts of the country since August 2023, with a special focus on higher educational i...


From Financial Constraints to Academic Excellence: PM-YASASVI Scholarship Helps Rajan Kumar Achieve His MBA Dream

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For thousands of talented students from economically disadvantaged families, gaining admission to a premier institution is only the beginning of their journey. The high cost of higher education often becomes a significant obstacle to fulfilling their aspirations. Demonstrating how targeted financial assistance can transform lives, Rajan Kumar, a 25-year-old student from the Other Backward Class (OBC) community, successfully complet...


From Financial Constraints to Corporate Leadership: How the TOP CLASS EDUCATION SCHEME Empowered MRITUNJAY SINGH to Achieve Success

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to quality higher education has the power to transform lives by opening doors to better career opportunities and economic mobility. However, for many meritorious students from socially and economically disadvantaged communities, financial constraints often become a major barrier to pursuing education at India's premier institutions. Demonstrating the transformative impact of the Top Class Education Scheme for OBC, EBC and DN...


Expanding Packaging Manufacturing Through VCF-SC Support: How Rainbow Packaging Pvt. Ltd. Enhanced Industrial Growth and Employment Generation

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Small and medium manufacturing enterprises play a vital role in strengthening India's industrial ecosystem by creating employment, supporting supply chains and contributing to economic growth. However, access to timely financial assistance often remains a challenge for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their operations. Demonstrating the transformative impact of institutional financial support, Rainbow Packaging Pvt. Ltd., promoted b...


April-July 2026: India's Steel Sector Exhibits Growth Trend

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1. Steel Production & Prices 1a. Production Overview (in Mt) Production Jul 2026 Jul 2025 YoY % Apr-Jul 2026 Apr-Jul 2025 CPLY % Crude Steel 14.3 14.1 1.2 56.3 54.9 2.6 Hot Metal 8.1 7.9 1.6 31.6 31.1 1.5 Finished Steel 13.7 13.5 1.4 54.3 52.2 4.0 1b. Producer wise Production (Apr-Jul 2026) (in Mt) Producer Annual Crude Steel Capacity Crude Steel Production Finished Steel Production Hot Metal Top ...


President of India to present National Handloom Awards 2025 at 12th National Handloom Day Celebrations on 7 August

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles will celebrate the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), New Delhi, reaffirming the Government's commitment to preserving, promoting and strengthening India's rich handloom heritage while recognising the invaluable contribution of the country's handloom weaving community to the nation's cultural and economic development. The Hon'ble President of India,...


Partnerships to reach approximately 1,000 Scheduled Tribes Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 100 to be funded and incubated under VCF-ST

India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India has placed the socio-economic empowerment of Scheduled Tribes (ST) at the centre of its development agenda. Carrying this commitment forward, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) today signed and exchanged MoUs with Ten State & Technology Business Incubators at the Conference Hall, Kartavya Bhavan-I, New Delhi establishing a national pa...