The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been implementing the Scheme of National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities i.e. 3rd December, every year, the Department confers …

The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today encouraged the members of FICCI Ladies Organisation to hand-hold meritorious girls facing financial and societal challenges. He emphasized the immense impact of such support, stating that aiding a girl’s education and security can bring unparalleled satisfaction and happiness. Highlighting the exponential geometric growth of …

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, alongside Minister of State Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, visited the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited – RINL) today. During the visit, the Hon’ble Minister conducted a tour of several key production units at the plant. He engaged in detailed discussions …

The Exploration and Production (E&P) sector offers investment opportunities worth 100 billion USD by 2030, said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas here today. The Minister was speaking at the inaugural session of first edition of Urja Varta. Addressing the distinguished gathering, he underscored the importance …

Government e Marketplace (GeM) has clocked a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹1,24,761 Lakh crore at the end of first quarter (Q1), representing a quarter-on-quarter growth of 136% over last year’s GMV of Rs 52,670 Crore.  Launched in 2016 with an ambitious goal of building a robust domestic e-procurement landscape, …

Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Sanjay Seth visited Fort William, the Headquarters of the Eastern Command, on July 11, 2024. During his visit, Shri Seth laid a wreath at the Vijay Smarak, paying homage to the brave-hearts who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. Shri Seth was briefed …

eSwasthya Dham portal is now integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). ABDM, a “Central Sector Scheme” launched in September 2021 aims to create an integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. The Uttarakhand Government’s Department of Health and Family Welfare has launched a portal called eSwasthya Dham. eSwasthya Dham portal, available …

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), the apex think tank of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, inaugurated its industry-leading Directors’ Certification Master Class in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, on 10th July 2024. The Master Class, held from 10 to 12 July 2024, brings together over 50 participants representing …

Enhancing modern road connectivity in Goa, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari  dedicated to the nation a 6-Lane access-controlled road with elevated viaducts from Manohar International Airport to Dhargal on NH-166S in Goa today.  The ceremony was presided over by Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod …

The Central Government has constituted a single-member Committee, chaired by a senior officer of the rank of Additional Secretary to Government of India to verify the candidature claims and other details of Ms. Puja Manorma Dilip Khedkar, a candidate of Civil Services Examination-2022 and earlier CSEs. The Committee will submit …