New Delhi: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is spearheading Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 with a series of nationwide activities aimed at fostering mental health awareness and building inclusive communities that prioritize mental well-being. At the forefront of these efforts, the National Institute…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) celebrated World Habitat Day 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the theme “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future.” The event emphasized the critical role of youth in shaping sustainable and inclusive cities, aligning with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Tokhan…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of development projects worth over ₹7,600 crore in Maharashtra via video conference today, marking a significant milestone in enhancing India’s infrastructure and youth employability. A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai, a cutting-edge institution designed…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing bilateral ties, Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, met with H.E. Ambassador Antonio Bartoli of Italy at Krishi Bhawan on October 9, 2024. The discussions centered on exploring potential areas of cooperation in the agriculture sector between the two nations. During…
Visakhapatnam: The Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024, under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, took place onboard Indian Naval Ship Satpura on October 9, 2024. This 28th edition of the multi-national maritime exercise, which commenced on October 8, will run until October 18, 2024. Originally initiated in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India…
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Post Day, the Department of Posts, Government of India, unveiled a special set of commemorative postage stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The stamps were released by Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), during a ceremony held at Meghdoot Bhawan. Senior officials from the Department…
Baripada: The Odisha government, continuing its efforts to empower women, deposited ₹5,000 each into the bank accounts of around 35 lakh women on Wednesday as part of the Subhadra Yojana. This marks the second phase of the first installment under the scheme, aimed at providing financial assistance to women across the state. At a grand…
New Delhi: The “Make in India” initiative is driving India’s push for self-reliance in pharmaceutical production, particularly in reducing dependency on imported Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). By strengthening domestic manufacturing, India is ensuring a steady supply of critical healthcare products, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, at…
New Delhi: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recognized India’s significant strides in maternal health and family planning, highlighting the nation’s commitment to improving women’s health and well-being. Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, presented a plaque and certificate to Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary, as a token of appreciation for…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice under all government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes. This initiative, which began in 2024, will extend through December 2028, aiming to combat anaemia and…
