SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) has emerged as a major digital reform in pension administration for retired employees of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Designed as an integrated online platform, SAMPANN enables seamless processing, sanctioning, and direct disbursement of pensions into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Single Digital Platform…
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NTH–NHAI MoU to Boost Quality Assurance in Highway Projects
In a significant step towards strengthening quality assurance and transparency in India’s national highway projects, the National Test House (NTH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The collaboration aims to reinforce scientific testing, third-party inspection and quality control mechanisms in highway…
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Government Simplifies Coal Mine Approvals with New Rules
The Government of India has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025, marking a significant reform aimed at simplifying approval procedures for opening coal and lignite mines. The move is expected to reduce procedural delays, accelerate coal production, and strengthen ease of doing business in the coal sector while maintaining…
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GeM Forward Auction Drives ₹2,200 Cr Asset Disposal
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a game-changer in the digital management of public assets. Between December 2021 and November 2025, the GeM Forward Auction module facilitated disposal of government assets worth over ₹2,200 crore, conducting more than 13,000 auctions with participation from 23,000 registered bidders. How the…
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Ayush Sets Governance Benchmark in Campaign 5.0
The Ministry of Ayush has set a new standard in administrative efficiency, transparency, and cleanliness through the successful implementation of Special Campaign 5.0, conducted from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The initiative, aligned with the Government of India’s ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ movement, focused on optimizing resources, improving record management,…