International Women's Day: ASMITA League to boost India's Olympic medal tally, says MoS Raksha Khadse

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, March 8: Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Smt Raksha Nikhil Khadse on Sunday said that India's medal count at the Summer Olympic Games and other multi-discipline events can only improve if there is a multi-fold rise in women's participation in sports.  Smt Khadse said during the launch of nationwide athletics league at 250 locations across the subcontinent under the ASMITA (Achie...


AIIA Goa Inaugurates Special Healthcare Services for the Benefit of Patients on International Women's Day

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa inaugurated several special healthcare facilities aimed at strengthening patient care and expanding specialized Ayurvedic services. The facilities were inaugurated by Shri Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, in the presence of Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India; Shri Vai...


Prime Minister congratulates Team India on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Shri Modi said that remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. He noted that the team showed outstanding grit through the tournament. The Prime Minister added that the victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said; "Champions...


Jal Mahotsav 2026 marks the beginning with Nationwide Observance of Jal Arpan Diwas, coinciding with International Women's Day, observed as "Sujalam Shakti Diwas" across the country.

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On  the occasion of International Women's Day, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil, marked the Shubharambh of Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, from Village Rahej in Gandevi Block of Navsari district, Gujarat, with the observance of Jal Arpan Diwas, symbolising handing over of drinking water assets to the Gram Panchayat to...


MSDE to coordinate breakout session on 'Skilling in the Care Ecosystem' during the Post-Budget Webinar on theme 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People'

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will host a dedicated Breakout Session on 'Strengthening India's Care Ecosystem: Skilling 1.5 Lakh Multiskilled Caregivers' as part of the Post-Budget Webinar series on key themes being organised by the Ministry of Finance following the Union Budget 2026-27. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will lead and coordinate the whole-day webinar on the overarching theme 'Sabka Sat...


Prime Minister extends greetings on International Women's Day, lauds the role of Nari Shakti in India's progress

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, extended his greetings to the nation on International Women's Day and paid tribute to the strength, determination and achievements of India's Nari Shakti. The Prime Minister greeted women across the country and acknowledged their growing role in shaping India's progress. He said that across every field, women are contributing with determination, creativity and unmatched zeal, and that their ...


Vice-President Interacts with Women's Self-Help Groups in Tripura on International Women's Day

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today interacted with members of Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at International Trade & Fair Centre, Hapania,Tripura on the occasion of International Women's Day and lauded their contribution to grassroots development and women's empowerment. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that India has witnessed a major transformation in the past decade under the leaders...


President of India graces International Women's Day Celebrations 2026 at Manekshaw Centre

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, organised a national-level programme at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, to celebrate International Women's Day 2026. The event was graced by the  President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. It was held in the august presence of the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi; the Minister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child D...


Rural Local Bodies of Assam Get Over Rs. 299 Crores as Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has released XV FC Grants during FY. 2025-26, for Panchayati Raj Institutions/ Rural Local Bodies in Assam. It entails 2nd installment of untied grants of the financial year 2025-26 amounting to Rs.256.60 crores. These funds are for all eligible 27 District Panchayats (DPs), all eligible 182 Block Panchayats (BPs), all eligible 2192 Gram Panchayats (GPs) and all eligible 3 Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) na...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates , lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs.33,500 crore in Delhi

India, March 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated , and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs.33,500 crore in Delhi. Addressing the gathering, "Today, we have all gathered here to give a new momentum to the development of Delhi," Shri Modi highlighted. The scope of these projects is extensive, ranging from the growth of the Metro network to the establishment of modern residential complexes for ...