Pilibhit, February 26: The Government of India’s National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme was showcased in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, where sanitation workers and waste pickers received safety equipment, health coverage and livelihood support in the presence of Union Minister of State Shri B. L. Verma. Focus on Safety…
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Govt Steps Up Action on Air Pollution Health Risks
The Government of India has intensified its efforts to address health issues linked to air pollution by combining expert medical guidance, climate-health planning, public awareness campaigns, and clean air initiatives. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reaffirmed this commitment in Parliament, highlighting a multi-pronged strategy focused on prevention,…
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River Rejuvenation Shows Progress Under Namami Gange, NRCP
India’s sustained efforts toward river rejuvenation and pollution abatement are yielding measurable results, with significant improvement reported in the water quality of the River Ganga and steady progress across other major river basins. The Centre informed Parliament that large-scale investments under the Namami Gange Programme and the National River Conservation…
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Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Notified, Effective April 1
New rules mandate four-stream segregation, polluter pays penalties, and digital monitoring to strengthen India’s waste management ecosystem. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, replacing the earlier 2016 framework. Issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the new…
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Releases PM Modi’s Urdu Speeches Book
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, on 5 January 2026 released the Urdu compilation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speeches titled “Khutbat-e-Modi: Lal Qila Ki Faseel Se”. The book brings together addresses delivered by the Prime Minister from the Red Fort between 2014 and 2025,…
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44th IITF 2025 Concludes With Awards and Celebrations
The 44th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), concluded today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with an Awards Presentation Ceremony held at the Musical Fountain Stage. The IITF 2025 Awards for Excellence in Display were presented by Managing Director of…
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Vice-President Radhakrishnan Urges Innovation at Pondicherry University
New Delhi, November 7, 2025: Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan called for stronger academic excellence, innovation, and enhanced student welfare while reviewing the functioning of Pondicherry University. The meeting was held at the Parliament House, where the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. P. Prakash Babu, briefed him…
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Clean Governance: MDoNER’s Campaign Success
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has successfully concluded the Special Campaign 5.0 on October 31, 2025, marking significant achievements in cleanliness, administrative efficiency, and public grievance redressal. The campaign, implemented from October 2 to 31 following a preparatory phase in September, aimed to enhance institutional hygiene,…
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DoSEL Successfully Concludes Special Campaign 5.0 Across Schools
The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), under the Ministry of Education, successfully concluded Special Campaign 5.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The nationwide initiative promoted cleanliness, efficiency, and environmental awareness across schools and government offices. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,…
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99% Grievance Disposal by Rural Development Dept
Focus on Good Governance and Efficiency Under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) has successfully completed the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0) held from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The campaign emphasized resolving…