Cleanliness and sanitation remain central to public health, dignity and the overall quality of life in India. Over the years, the Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed sanitation from a personal concern into a shared civic responsibility, strengthening systems, expanding toilet access and encouraging public participation in waste management. As the…
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NITI Aayog Lays Roadmap for Viksit Bharat, Net Zero 2070
NITI Aayog on Monday released a landmark set of study reports outlining how India can achieve the ambitious goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 while simultaneously moving towards Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. The studies conclude that economic growth, climate responsibility and social development can progress together if…
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Govt Panel Proposes Unified National Coaching Framework
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s sports development pipeline, the Task Force on Unified Framework for Development of Coaching Ecosystem in India has recommended the creation of a single national system for coach education, accreditation and licensing. The recommendations were submitted to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and…
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Bastar Pandum 2026: Amit Shah Highlights Cultural Revival
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Monday attended the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, declaring that Bastar’s true identity lies in its rich tribal culture and heritage, not in violence or fear. Addressing a massive gathering, Shah said the participation of…
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India–Sri Lanka HTA Workshop Strengthens Health Cooperation
A significant step in regional healthcare collaboration was marked on Monday as India and Sri Lanka launched a five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in New Delhi. The workshop, hosted at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, brings together senior health officials and technical experts from both countries to strengthen…
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Medical Tourism in India: Status, Trends and Growth Potential
India’s medical tourism sector continues to demonstrate resilience and long-term promise, with foreign patient arrivals showing a steady recovery after the pandemic-induced slowdown, the Union Government informed Parliament on Monday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat outlined the…
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India Pushes Convention Promotion Bureaus to Boost MICE Tourism
The Government of India has stepped up efforts to position the country as a global hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism by encouraging the establishment of City Convention Promotion Bureaus and rolling out a comprehensive national strategy for the sector. In a written reply to the Lok…
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India–Vietnam Silk, Sericulture Ties Get Boost with CSB Visit
New Delhi/Hanoi: A high-level Indian delegation led by the Central Silk Board (CSB) concluded a five-day official visit to Vietnam, opening fresh avenues for bilateral cooperation in silk, sericulture, handloom and technical textiles. The visit aligns with the Government of India’s broader strategy to strengthen global textile value chains and…
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Monitoring Framework Boosts Scheme Performance
The Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF) has emerged as a key performance management tool for tracking and improving the implementation of government schemes in India. Designed to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency, the framework enables ministries and departments to systematically measure the outputs and outcomes of public spending, particularly for large-scale…
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India Targets Global Leadership in Affordable Thyroid Care: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that thyroid disorders must be recognised not merely as medical conditions but as a serious national challenge impacting productivity, workforce efficiency, and India’s long-term economic growth. Addressing the Mid-Term Annual Conference of the Indian Thyroid Society (ITSCON) in Chandigarh, the Minister underscored…