New Delhi, December 25: India has been selected to assume the prestigious chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from January 1, 2026. The Kimberley Process is a global initiative involving governments, the diamond industry, and civil society, designed to prevent the trade in “conflict diamonds”—rough diamonds used to finance armed…
Tag: #Transparency
Lok Sabha Speaker Praises GST, Women in Politics
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today emphasized that reforms in direct and indirect taxation, along with the “One Nation, One Tax” GST framework, have simplified and made India’s tax system more transparent, contributing significantly to national growth and prosperity. Speaking at the Parliament House Complex, he addressed Officer Trainees…
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…
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,…
GST Revenue Surges to ₹1.95 Lakh Crore in October 2025
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for October 2025 rose to ₹1,95,936 crore, registering a year-on-year increase of 4.6% from ₹1,87,346 crore in October 2024. The uptick reflects resilient domestic consumption during the festive season, along with a notable rise in import-related GST receipts that point to buoyant trade…
NMDC Champions Integrity During Vigilance Week 2025
Hyderabad, November 3: NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer, concluded its week-long Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 with a spirited valedictory ceremony at its corporate headquarters in Hyderabad. Centered around the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility,” the observance underscored the importance of ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability as essential values…
Law Ministry Reviews Record Weeding Drive
Senior officials from the Ministry of Law and Justice conducted a comprehensive review of the record weeding process under Special Campaign 5.0, a national initiative promoting Swachhata, efficient record management, and reduced pendency. The inspection highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to maintaining transparency, efficiency, and good governance. Leaders Lead by Example…
Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for Storytelling in Science Communication
Minister urges storytelling to simplify science communication Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday urged ministries to adopt a storytelling approach to simplify science communication and make government messaging more engaging and relatable. Chairing a brainstorming session on “Effective Government Communication” in New Delhi, the Minister emphasized that even the…
GeM Holds Session on Legal Compliance in Public Procurement
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) convened an orientation-cum-awareness session titled “Compliance with Law of the Land in Public Procurement through GeM Portal” at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Newtown, Kolkata. The session aimed to sensitise government buyers and stakeholders on statutory and procedural obligations when hiring manpower services through the GeM…
GeM and Madhya Pradesh Boost Public Procurement Partnership
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh have taken a major step toward strengthening digital public procurement. In a recent meeting held in Bhopal, Shri Mihir Kumar, CEO of GeM, and Shri Anurag Jain, Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, discussed strategies to expand the State’s adoption…
