Ministry of Tourism Sanctions Projects for Odisha under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD Schemes

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Tourism, through its central sector schemes ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’ and ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD),’ continues to support tourism infrastructure development by providing financial assistance to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. Recently, several projects in Odisha have been sanctioned under these schemes. Under the Swadesh Darshan 1.0…

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India Launches ‘Operation Brahma’ to Aid Myanmar Earthquake Victims

New Delhi: In a swift humanitarian response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, the Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide urgent medical assistance to the affected population. A 118-member elite medical task force from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill, is set to…

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Empathy and Awareness Mark International Epilepsy Day Observance Across India

New Delhi: On the occasion of International Epilepsy Day, observed annually on the second Monday of February, the Department conducted a series of public awareness programs across various regions to dispel myths, raise awareness, and promote acceptance of epilepsy. The National Institutes and Comprehensive Regional Centres (CRCs) organized a multitude of events on Monday, February…

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