The Viksit Bharat Energy for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin), popularly known as G-RAM-G, is firmly grounded in evidence, experience and ground realities rather than assumptions or apprehensions, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised…
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SECI Earns ‘Excellent’ MoU Rating for FY 2024–25
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has earned an “Excellent” rating for its performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2024–25. The top-tier rating underscores SECI’s strong institutional performance, sound governance practices, and effective…
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JP Nadda Reviews Health Reforms with Rajasthan, Maharashtra
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with the Health Ministers and senior officials of Rajasthan and Maharashtra to assess healthcare delivery systems and accelerate implementation of key national health initiatives. The meeting focused on strengthening public health infrastructure,…
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Govt Notifies ₹44,700 Cr Shipbuilding Schemes to Boost Capacity
In a major boost to India’s maritime ambitions, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified operational guidelines for two flagship initiatives aimed at revitalising the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem. With a combined financial outlay of ₹44,700 crore, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme…
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MoSPI Extends Deadline for ISI Bill 2025 Public Comments
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, has extended the deadline for submitting public comments and suggestions on the revised draft of “The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025” till January 5, 2026. The extension aims to ensure wider participation and a more inclusive pre-legislative consultation process….
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Government Details Plan to Broaden MSP Scope
The Government of India has elaborated its approach for increasing and managing the coverage of crops under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) framework. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Ramnath Thakur outlined the principles, criteria, and procurement systems designed…
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PMJUGA Launched to Transform 63,843 Tribal Villages Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), launched as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on 2 October 2024, targets 63,843 tribal-majority villages across 549 districts and 2,911 blocks in 30 States and Union Territories. The five-year mission (FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29) seeks to benefit over five…
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“Piyush Goyal Pushes for Business Reforms”
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders on Tuesday, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthen the ease of doing business while ensuring the welfare of workers. Speaking at the conference, he highlighted recent policy reforms designed to simplify compliance, boost entrepreneurship…
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“NESTS Empowers Tribal Education Infrastructure”
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) convened a two-day workshop on “Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education” on November 21–22, 2025, at Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop focused on accelerating construction of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) while ensuring safety, structural integrity and cultural sensitivity in design…
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Thermo-electrochemical Activation Boosts Zinc-Ion Batteries
Bengaluru scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) have demonstrated a low-complexity activation strategy that transforms a conventional vanadium oxide cathode into a zinc-stabilised form, enabling zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) to deliver markedly higher energy density and improved cycle stability. Simple activation, big gains The team, led…