news
The Ministry of Railways has improved accessibility at 5,868 stations across India by providing wheelchairs and 196 battery-operated vehicles at 79 major stations to assist disabled individuals (Divyangjan), senior citizens, sick passengers, and pregnant women. Railways now offer concessional online ticket booking for Divyangjan and patients with certain illnesses,
news
The Ministry of Railways has reported a significant increase in daily train services post-Covid, with an average of 11,740 services daily compared to 11,283 prior to the pandemic. Vande Bharat trains, known for their cutting-edge technology and safety features, are set to enhance long and medium-distance overnight travel
news
The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, has significantly improved postal services in rural India by implementing various digital and project-based initiatives. Key efforts include the launching of the Digital Rural Enterprise Application for Mobiles (DREAM) across all Branch Post Offices to streamline mail and parcel services. Critical
news
The Sanchar Mitra Scheme, launched by India's Ministry of Communications, aims to involve young students in promoting digital empowerment and telecom awareness across communities. Under this initiative, students from technical institutes participate as Sanchar Mitras to educate the public about important telecom issues, including citizen-centric services, telecom fraud
news
India's Ministry of Railways has completed the manufacturing of its first indigenously designed hydrogen-powered train set, marking a significant advancement in sustainable rail technologies. This project, part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, features the world's most powerful 2400 kW hydrogen train set on a broad gauge
news
India plans to replace its existing Maitri Research Station in Antarctica with a new, state-of-the-art facility named Maitri-II, projected to be operational by 2032. The Ministry of Earth Sciences has sanctioned ₹29.2 crore for preliminary activities, which encompass architectural design and preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR). The new
news
The Indian government has initiated the first phase of auctioning 13 offshore blocks, including three for construction sand off Kerala's coast, as part of its recent offshore deep-sea mining policy. The Ministry of Mines conducted requisite consultations with stakeholder ministries, ensuring environmental considerations by identifying 130 Marine Protected
news
The Department of Posts has taken several steps to prevent revenue leakage, following a series of meetings addressing operational and fraud risks in postal services. Measures include categorizing post offices for better oversight, analyzing identified fraud methods, and strengthening the alerts-based risk management system. The department is also using technology
news
The Indian Railways has significantly enhanced its focus on safety by tripling the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Road Under Bridges (RUB) over the last decade. The construction jumped from 4,148 in the period 2004-2014 to 13,653 from 2014 to October 2025. This leap is attributed
news
The Ministry of Science & Technology has announced the National Geospatial Mission as part of the Union Budget 2025-26. The mission aims to revolutionize geospatial infrastructure by offering Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) with advanced resolutions of 25 cm for urban and plain areas and 1-3 m for hilly regions. With
news
The Indian government has launched multiple initiatives to support startups, aiming to create a favorable ecosystem for their growth towards achieving unicorn status. Central to these efforts is the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme, managed by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), which focuses on scaling research, development,
news
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions highlights the INSPIRE Scheme, aimed at encouraging the pursuit of science among youth across India. The scheme includes various initiatives such as INSPIRE MANAK, targeting students aged 10-17 for science education and creativity, and offers financial assistance for developing innovative projects. INSPIRE