news
The Government of India has confirmed that a recent survey under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 found no manual scavengers in the country. A total of 89,915 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers were validated under the NAMASTE Scheme, which aims to enhance
news
The Government of India has approved a comprehensive Grain Storage Plan aimed at enhancing agricultural infrastructure at the grassroots level, facilitating better storage and processing of grains. Source: Original Link
news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the second high-level meeting with Secretaries of the Government of India, focusing on enhancing coordination across departments in Finance, Commerce, Industry, and Technology to drive the goal of a Viksit Bharat. Source: Original Link
news
The Government of India has implemented stock holding limits for sugar dealers from August 1 to November 30, 2026, to prevent hoarding, stabilize prices, and ensure adequate sugar availability in the market. Source: Original Link
news
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is enhancing welfare schemes for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities across the North Eastern States. Recent initiatives include the distribution of assistive devices, financial assistance under the Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana, and the operationalization of various programs
news
Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS, has officially taken on the role of Secretary at the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, as of July 27, 2026. He immediately convened a meeting with senior officials to discuss key initiatives and ongoing activities within the Ministry, stressing the need for coordinated efforts in
news
The Government of India has implemented various initiatives aimed at improving access to quality legal services for the general population, particularly for persons with disabilities. These initiatives include the NALSA (Legal Services to Persons with Mental Illness and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities) Scheme, aimed at addressing the unique legal needs
news
The Indian Government reports 332 sanitation workers died due to hazardous sewer and septic tank cleaning between January 2021 and June 2026. The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale, emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating manual scavenging through stringent laws and rehabilitation efforts.
news
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has proactively engaged in a National Review Meeting to strategize the next phases of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). This meeting focused on enhancing healthcare
news
The Government of India has appointed Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Dr. Tummala, an expert in oceanography and disaster management, will focus on enhancing India's deep-ocean exploration and early warning systems during his two-year tenure. Source: Original Link
news
The Government of India has announced a one day State Mourning on July 13, 2026, in honor of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on July 12, 2026. The National Flag will be flown at half-mast, and no official entertainment will take place on that
news
The Ministry of Finance consolidated the accounts of the Government of India for up to May 2026, fiscal year 2026-27. Total receipts reached ₹7,18,669 crore, with significant contributions from tax and non-tax revenues. Expenditure for the period stood at ₹8,81,023 crore, covering substantial allocations for revenue