India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. State Year of Sanction Name of the Project Sanctioned Cost Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota 77.91 Andhra Pradesh 2024-25 Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram 94.44 Arunachal Pradesh 2024-25 Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat 46.48 Assam 2024-25 Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati 97.12 Assam 2024-25 Beauti...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived at Seychelles to participate in the Eleventh edition of Joint Military Exercise "LAMITIYE-2026" with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The Joint Exercise will be conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy from 09-20 March 2026. 'LAMITIYE' meaning 'Friendship' in the Creole language is a biennial training event and has been conducted in Seychelles since 2001. This edition marks a significant miles...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: There are 143 protected monuments across the country under Archeological Survey of India where entry fee is charged. The details are given at Annexure. Sl.No Circle State / Monument F.Y 2014-2015 F.Y 2015-2016 F.Y 2016-2017 F.Y 2017-2018 Andhra Pradesh Footfall ** Revenue Footfall Revenue Footfall Revenue Footfall Revenue 1 Amaravati Amaravati Mahastupa 158530 25937 163000 127890 1999670 13825 285140 2 U...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh released a new Manual of Security Instructions 2026 of the Ministry of Defence at a function in South Block, New Delhi on March 09, 2026. The manual is a comprehensive document outlining security guidelines, which will be updated periodically to address the changing security scenario. In his address, the Defence Secretary emphasised the need for strict adherence to security discipline amid...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today addressed the concluding session of the Post Budget Webinar on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People." The webinar focused on deliberating key reforms announced in the Union Budget and exploring pathways for their effective implementation in the education sector. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the inaugural session, today. ...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Grant in Aid is provided to International Organizations for promoting Durga Puja Globally under Global Engagement Scheme of Ministry of Culture. In the year 2023, an amount of Rs. 22,29,244/- was allotted by this Ministry for the documentation and research of Durga Puja for submission of Intangible Culture Nomination to the UNESCO. In September 2025, Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) shared a video of Durga Puja celebrations with the a...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: States/ UTs Sectors Total Projects Industrial Infrastructure Mining Andaman &Nicobar Islands 0 2 0 2 Arunachal Pradesh 4 1 0 5 Assam 146 13 0 159 Bihar 63 11 0 74 Chhattisgarh 50 6 9 65 Dadra & Nagar Haveli; 195 2 0 197 Gujarat 915 35 5 955 Jharkhand 60 7 16 83 Madhya Pradesh 52 10 13 75 Maharashtra 185 48 7 240 Manipur 2 0 0 2 Meghalaya 5 2 0 7 Nagaland 1 0 0 1 ...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today chaired a high level ministerial meeting with New Zealand sports delegation in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in sports and strengthening collaboration between the sporting ecosystems of the two countries. The year 2026 marks 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, tracing back to the historic 1926 Indian Army hockey tour...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government periodically assesses the extent of digital adoption among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), covering aspects such as e-commerce platforms, digital accounting, supply chain digitization, and participation in platforms like the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) through Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) scheme by evaluation studies in collaboration with industry and...
India, March 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In consonance with 73rd Amendment of Constitution of India and to instill the sense of ownership among villagers, village level planning and community participation in all decisions pertaining to water supply systems have been envisaged under JJM through Panchayati Raj Institutions. Accordingly, Gram Panchayat or its sub-committee/ user group i.e. Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC) or Pani Samiti has been empowered to plan...