Jammu & Kashmir
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, emphasized Jammu & Kashmir's potential as a key contributor to India's economic growth by 2047. At the launch of the ATL Sarthi initiative, he announced the establishment of 500 new Atal Tinkering Labs in the
Capacity Building
The Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, Ms. S. Radha Chauhan, emphasized the role of State Administrative Training Institutes (ATIs) as pivotal pillars in capacity-building initiatives during a workshop aimed at developing State-Level Capacity Building Plans. The workshop, organized in collaboration with LBSNAA and Karmayogi Bharat, focused on equipping ATIs
Swachhata Hi Seva
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, led by Secretary Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, conducted a cleanliness drive in New Delhi as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan. The initiative, themed 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath', emphasizes community-led sanitation and the importance of public hygiene. Bharadwaj highlighted the need
Swachhata Hi Seva
The Department of Legal Affairs joined the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, engaging in a collective cleaning effort led by Union Law Secretary Dr. Anju Rathi Rana. Officers and staff dedicated an hour to cleaning public spaces, promoting sustainable cleanliness practices, and fostering community responsibility. The initiative, inspired by
Swachhata Hi Sewa
On the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, participated in the 'Swachhata Hi Sewa' campaign at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness as a daily habit. He encouraged students to engage in social causes and adopt Swadeshi
Swachhotsav
On September 25, 2025, the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL) organized a one-hour cleanliness drive called 'Swachhata Shramdaan' in New Delhi, led by Secretary Shri Sanjay Kumar. Over 200 participants, including senior officials, students, and teachers, took part in this initiative, which is part of the
FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a licensing and registration window for Ayurveda Aahara products on its FoSCoS portal. This initiative aims to formalize the Ayurveda food sector by aligning traditional recipes with modern food safety standards, thereby supporting the growth of the food and
Indian Railways
The Indian Railways is set to implement Special Campaign 5.0, starting on October 2, 2025, aimed at promoting cleanliness in government offices and expediting the resolution of pending matters. The campaign focuses on addressing VIP references, public grievances, and revenue generation through scrap disposal, with initiatives like 'Rail
Shramdaan
On September 25, 2025, the Ministry of Culture organized a Shramdaan drive at Purana Quila, New Delhi, as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. Hundreds of officials participated in cleaning efforts and a plantation drive, which included planting a Kalp Vriksha tree. The event emphasized cleanliness, environmental responsibility, and
XV Finance Commission
The Union Government has released the first installment of untied grants under the XV Finance Commission for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to over ₹2,400 crores, to Rural Local Bodies in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Bihar received ₹801.009 crores, Himachal Pradesh ₹67.955 crores, and Uttar
Children in India
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the fourth edition of 'Children in India 2025' on September 25, 2025, highlighting significant improvements in child health and education metrics. Key findings include a decrease in the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) from 44 in 2011 to 25 in
CBDT
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing audit reports for the Assessment Year 2025-26 from September 30, 2025, to October 31, 2025. This decision follows representations from professional associations citing difficulties due to natural calamities affecting timely completion of audits. Despite the challenges, the