President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Monday underscored the crucial role of premier technical institutions in shaping the country’s future while addressing the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, in Jharkhand. Describing educational institutions as the “intellectual laboratories of the nation,” she urged graduating students…
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PM Modi Charts Viksit Bharat Roadmap at 5th Meet
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries, calling for excellence-driven governance, accelerated reforms and stronger Centre-State cooperation to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat. The three-day conference, held from December 26 to 28 at Pusa, Delhi, brought together Chief Secretaries of…
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Mann Ki Baat 2025: PM Modi Highlights India’s Major Achievements
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used the 129th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat to reflect on India’s major achievements in 2025, calling it a year filled with moments of national pride and renewed self-confidence. Addressing citizens across the country, the Prime Minister said…
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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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₹7,280 Cr Plan Powers Rare Earth Magnet Industry
In a decisive push towards technological self-reliance, the Government of India has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to establish a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM). The initiative aims to create an integrated production capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes per annum, significantly reducing India’s dependence on…
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Dr Mandaviya Unveils Major EPFO Reforms, 100 Crore Cover Goal
Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday announced a series of transformative reforms aimed at modernising the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and expanding India’s social security net to 100 crore citizens by March 2026. The announcements were made during the inauguration of the newly constructed…
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PM Modi to Chair Chief Secretaries Meet on Human Capital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi on December 27 and 28, 2025, with a sharp focus on strengthening India’s human capital to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat. The high-level conference is being held at a time when Centre–State…
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PMGSY at 25: How Rural Roads Transformed India’s Villages
As India commemorates 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in 2025, the programme stands as one of the most transformative rural infrastructure initiatives since Independence. Launched on December 25, 2000, PMGSY was conceived to provide all-weather road connectivity to previously unconnected rural habitations, addressing a long-standing…
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Good Governance Day 2025: Measuring Accountable Governance
India observes Good Governance Day every year on December 25 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a leader remembered for embedding accountability, transparency and inclusiveness into public administration. In 2025, the occasion once again highlights how governance is being systematically measured and improved through…
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Mandaviya Calls on New DYOs to Lead Youth for Viksit Bharat
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday called upon newly appointed District Youth Officers (DYOs) to take up the responsibility of preparing India’s youth for a developed nation, emphasising a Nation First approach and service-oriented leadership. Addressing the officers at an orientation ceremony in New…