New Delhi, August 31: The Department of Fertilizers, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is observing ‘Swachhata Pakhwada-2026’ from 1st to 15th September, 2026. The primary objective of this nationwide campaign is to foster cleanliness at both physical and digital workplaces, promote environmental conservation, and bring qualitative improvements to work culture. This year, alongside physical cleanliness, special priority is being accorded to ‘Digital Cleanliness and Record Management’ to enhance administrative efficiency, transparency, and further strengthen the e-filing system. Campaign Focused on Digital Record Management and Data Hygiene: In view of modern administrative requirements, the Department of Fertilizers has formulated a dedicated strategy…
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New Delhi, August 31: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh, and reviewed the implementation of initiatives aimed at strengthening patient care, infrastructure, manpower, academic activities and digital health systems at the Centre. Reviewing the progress since the meeting held on April 13, 2026, Shri Nadda directed all concerned agencies and institutions to ensure timely completion of ongoing works and coordinated implementation of planned interventions. He emphasised close monitoring of deliverables, timely availability of manpower and equipment, and continued…
New Delhi, August 31: The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Government of India organized Fisheries Outreach Programme of Ministry of Fisheries, Govt. of India at Agatti, Lakshadweep on 31st August 2026. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India has given special focus to strengthening fisheries farmer producer organizations (FFPO) and fisheries cooperatives while sustainably harnessing high value species like tuna, seaweed and Ornamental fisheries resources. The Hon’ble Vice President also released “Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031” Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development. The Outreach Programme was graced by the august presence of Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister for Fisheries,…
New Delhi, August 31: NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has entered into a commercial agreement with the National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC), operator of Uzbekistan’s national payment system, HUMO, on 30th August 2026. The partnership enables Indian travellers to scan Uzbekistan’s national interoperable QR code UZQR using their familiar UPI-enabled applications to make instant merchant payments across the country. The announcement was made during the bilateral visit of the Prime Minister of India to Uzbekistan. The execution of the agreement follows formal approvals from financial regulators, including the…
New Delhi, August 31: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with German Minister for Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety H.E. Carsten Schneider, will co-chair the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum, themed ‘Together For More Resilience’, in New Delhi on 01.09.2026. The Indo-German Environment Forum is the highest-level bilateral forum between India and Germany on environmental policy and has been held since 2008. It is being jointly organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and…
New Delhi, August 31: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today addressed the media and outlined the Government’s vision for taking India’s semiconductor ecosystem to the next level. On the occasion, notifications for all six pillars of the Semicon 2.0 Scheme were issued, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities. The scheme builds on the momentum generated by the first Semicon India Programme and provides fiscal and infrastructure support across the semiconductor value chain from chip design, fabrication and packaging to equipment, materials, research and development,…
New Delhi, August 31: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will undertake the annual performance review of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi on September 1, 2026, underscoring the importance of developing new indigenous technologies and enhancing exports. During the event, the CMDs of seven DPSUs – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), BEML, and MIDHANI – will present dividend cheques for the Government’s equity shares to the Raksha Mantri for the Financial Year (FY) 2025–26. On the occasion, Shri…
New Delhi, August 31: The ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad will organise a National Consultation and Industry Interface Meet on “Innovations in Varieties/Hybrids, Biologicals and Biopolymer-Enabled Multilayer Seed Coating Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture: Industry Partnerships for Technology Commercialization and Scaling” on 10th September 2026 at ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad. India is one of the world’s major vegetable oil economies, and increasing demand for edible oils, coupled with need to accelerate domestic oilseed production, necessitates accelerated technology development, commercialization and adoption to strengthen self-reliance. In this context, ICAR-IIOR has developed promising technologies, including improved oilseed varieties and hybrids, biopolymer-enabled seed enhancement technologies,…
India’s education story is entering a new phase. The country has one of the world’s largest working-age populations, while millions of young people enter the workforce every year. At the same time, the World Economic Forum estimates that 63% of Indian workers will require training by 2030. The message is clear: India’s next education opportunity cannot be built solely around getting more people into degree programs; it must be built around helping people keep learning throughout their careers. From Degree Acquisition to Learning Agility In the last several decades, degrees have served as the main currency of employability as well…
New Delhi, August 31: The 8th Meeting of the India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) was held in Brasília, Brazil. The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, and Secretary of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), Ms. Tatiana Lacerda Prazeres. The meeting, building on the strong political momentum led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula De Silva, reflected on the strong institutional framework underpinning the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and the shared commitment of both sides to deepen strategic and economic ties. Commerce Secretary…
