The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra, is organizing a two-day national workshop at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, on 8–9 January 2026. The workshop aims to showcase best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats…
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NBS Rates for Rabi 2025-26: Govt Boosts Fertilizer Subsidy
The Government of India has approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi 2025–26 season, covering Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers, including DAP and NPKS grades. Effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, the scheme ensures affordable access to fertilizers while promoting balanced soil nutrition and sustainable…
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DoP, SIDBI Partner for Udyam Assist Verification
New Delhi – The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct Contact Point Verification (CPV) of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) registered on the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP)….
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CCFC Meeting Boosts Trade Confidence at Delhi Customs
The Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) meeting convened by Delhi Customs has reinforced confidence among trade stakeholders by promoting dialogue, transparency, and coordinated problem-solving. Held at the Kalpana Chawla Conference Hall at Indira Gandhi International Airport, the meeting was chaired by the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Delhi Zone, and witnessed…
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NIFTEM-K Signs MoU to Implement PM Vikas Skill Scheme
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, has taken a significant step towards empowering minority youth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the PM Vikas Scheme. The agreement was formalised on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi,…
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15th Pension Adalat Resolves 815 Grievances in New Delhi
New Delhi, December 24: The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, conducted the 15th All India Pension Adalat at T. N. Chaturvedi Hall, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. Chaired by Ms. Rachna Shah, Secretary, DoPT, DARPG &…
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Shramdan Activity by Animal Husbandry Ministry at Krishi Bhawan
New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a Shramdan activity on 18th December 2025 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The event formed part of the fortnight-long Swachhata Pakhwada 2025, observed from 16th to 31st December, marking the 10th…
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MoSPI Invites Feedback on New National Accounts Methodology
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has initiated a key revision of India’s national accounts by setting FY 2022-23 as the new base year. To support this, MoSPI has released a discussion paper on methodological improvements in the compilation of National Accounts aggregates using the expenditure approach, inviting…
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Govt Adds 18 Agencies to Speed Up Coal Exploration
The Government of India has taken a decisive step to accelerate coal sector development, notifying 18 new private agencies accredited by the Quality Council of India – National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (QCI‑NABET) for prospecting operations. This move, aimed at speeding up exploration and operationalization of coal and…
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NHRC’s November 2025 Online Internship Concludes with 80 Students
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has successfully concluded its fourth Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) for the academic year 2025–26. A total of 80 university-level students from 16 States and Union Territories completed the month-long programme, which ran from 10 November to 26 November 2025. The internship…