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PM Vishwakarma Scheme's Role in Sustainable Livelihoods Highlighted

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21 Apr 2026

A session titled “Sustainable Livelihood through PM Vishwakarma” was held at Vigyan Bhawan during the Civil Services Day celebrations. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises led discussions on the transformative impact of the PM Vishwakarma scheme, focusing on empowering traditional artisans and craftspeople through a digital and whole-of-government approach. The initiative is celebrated for its success in promoting financial inclusion, skill development, and technological integration, demonstrated by over 30 lakh registrations and numerous awards.

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Prime Minister Modi Condoles Thrissur Factory Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over a tragic incident at a cracker factory in Thrissur, Keralam, where several lives were lost. He announced financial aid from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), offering Rs. 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,

Chief Minister of Bihar Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on April 21, 2026. The meeting was highlighted through a post by the Prime Minister's Office on social media platform X. Source: Original Link

India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record ₹72,000 Crore in FY 2025-26

India's seafood exports reached a record ₹72,325.82 crore in the fiscal year 2025-26, with frozen shrimp contributing significantly to this milestone. Despite a downturn in exports to the United States, growth in alternative markets like China, EU, and Southeast Asia offset the decline. The top five

India's Civilisational Openness Discussed at EPFO Event

Marking Civil Services Day, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched Season 2 of Reimagining Governance Discourse for Excellence (RGDE), with a keynote address by historian and author William Dalrymple. Dalrymple stressed India's historical strength in spreading ideas, rather than conquest, and its role as a civilisational connector.

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Prime Minister Modi Condoles Thrissur Factory Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid

Chief Minister of Bihar Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record ₹72,000 Crore in FY 2025-26

India's Civilisational Openness Discussed at EPFO Event