homereleases2021080202 August 2021President's SecretariatThe Madras Legislative Council had sown seeds of a fully representative democratic form of governance which were realised after Independence: President Kovind02 August 2021President's SecretariatAddress by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of Commemoration the Centenary celebrations of the Madras Legislative Council02 August 2021Vice President's SecretariatVice President witnesses presentation on AICTE tool which translates English content into various Indian languages02 August 2021Vice President's SecretariatCare of the orphaned children is our collective responsibility - Vice President02 August 2021Prime Minister's OfficeEnglish rendering of PM's speech at the launch of e-RUPI digital payment solution02 August 2021Prime Minister's OfficePM launches digital payment solution e-RUPI02 August 2021Prime Minister's OfficeI’m optimistic that 130 crore Indians will continue to work hard to ensure India reaches new heights as it celebrates its Amrut Mahotsav: PM02 August 2021Ministry of CoalDay 1 of Commercial Coal Mine Auction – 2nd Tranche02 August 2021Ministry of CoalFunds to Develop Infrastructure of Coal Industry02 August 2021Ministry of Commerce & IndustryINDIA’S MERCHANDISE TRADE: Preliminary Data July 202102 August 2021Ministry of Corporate Affairs8 resolved, 65 settled/withdrawn and 23 ordered for liquidation in insolvency cases under IBC in real estate sector02 August 2021Ministry of CultureCulture Ministry launches a unique programme to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on Independence Day this year02 August 2021Ministry of CultureGovernment has declared 23rd January as Parakram Diwas to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Shri G. Kishan Reddy02 August 2021Ministry of CultureNCSM of Culture Ministry has taken up 14 projects for setting up new Science Centres under SPoCS Scheme; four more Science Centre Projects approved: Shri G. Kishan Reddy02 August 2021Ministry of DefenceEastern Fleet Ships on Overseas Operational Deployment02 August 2021Ministry of DefenceJOINT PRESS RELEASE Of The 12th ROUND OF INDIA-CHINA CORPS COMMANDER LEVEL MEETING02 August 2021Ministry of DefenceEQUIPMENT PRODUCED UNDER “MAKE-IN-INDIA” SCHEME02 August 2021Ministry of DefenceSAFEGUARDING SERVICES OF EMPLOYEES OF ORDNANCE FACTORIES02 August 2021Ministry of DefenceLATEST TECHNOLOGY TO THE ARMED FORCES02 August 2021Ministry of DefenceEFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING02 August 2021Ministry of DefenceEFFORTS BY DRDO TO DEAL WITH COVID-19 PANDEMIC02 August 2021Ministry of DefencePRODUCTION OF DEFENCE PRODUCTS IN THE COUNTRY02 August 2021Ministry of DefenceMODERNISATION OF AIRFORCE02 August 2021Ministry of EducationCareer Guidance for Students02 August 2021Ministry of EducationInitiatives of Government in ensuring Safety in Online Education02 August 2021Ministry of EducationSteps taken by the government to promote Skill Development02 August 2021Ministry of EducationSteps taken by the government to promote the Languages in Eighth Schedule02 August 2021Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education organises ‘National Webinar on Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education’02 August 2021Ministry of FinanceEntrepreneurs availed over 29.55 crore loans of Rs. 15.52 lakh crore under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) since 201502 August 2021Ministry of FinanceMajor initiatives taken by Government & RBI to mitigate hardship faced by farmers due to COVID-1902 August 2021Ministry of FinanceAuction for Sale (Re-issue) of (i) ‘4.26% GS 2023’,(ii) ‘6.10% GS 2031’ and (iii) ‘6.76% GS 2061’02 August 2021Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCOVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 19902 August 2021Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCentre rushes High Level team to Maharashtra to support the State in effective public health interventions for Zika02 August 2021Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCOVID-19 Vaccination Update02 August 2021Ministry of Health and Family WelfareIndia’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 47.22 Cr02 August 2021Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCOVID-19 UPDATE02 August 2021Ministry of Heavy IndustriesRs.756.66 Crore allocated and Rs.53.27 Crore Utilized till June 2021 under FAME Scheme02 August 2021Ministry of Heavy IndustriesGovernment takes Series of Measures to Incentivize theManufacturing Sector02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiFund Spent Under NGP02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiIrrigation Schemes for the Benefit of Small and Marginal Farmers02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiDrive to Clean River02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiPlan to Irrigate Sizeable Area of Land Under The BNY02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiConstructing Rain Water Harvesting Structure02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiNationwide Programme/ Scheme for Water Conservation02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiStatus of Ganga and Yamuna Rivers02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiMaking Water Data Accessible on Official Website of The Ministry02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiPrevention of Rivers Pollution02 August 2021Ministry of Jal ShaktiIGCP Receiving Chemical Contaminated in Drinking Water02 August 2021Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium EnterprisesArbitration under MSME Act02 August 2021Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium EnterprisesObservation of MSMEs Day02 August 2021Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium EnterprisesImplementation of National SC/ST hub02 August 2021Ministry of MinesAuctioning of Coal Mines02 August 2021Ministry of MinesRenewal of Mining Lease02 August 2021Ministry of Minority AffairsRevaluation of Minority Commission02 August 2021Ministry of Minority AffairsPradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram02 August 2021Ministry of Minority AffairsScholarship for Students from Minorities During COVID-1902 August 2021Ministry of Minority AffairsScholarships for Minorities02 August 2021Ministry of Petroleum & Natural GasGovernment constituted a High-Level Committee to enquire sinking of ONGC vessels02 August 2021Ministry of Petroleum & Natural GasGovernment has taken various steps towards achieving 20% blending of ethanol in petrol02 August 2021Ministry of RailwaysStarting of freight trains via restored Haldibari (India) – Chilahati (Bangladesh) rail link02 August 2021Ministry of RailwaysIndian Railways registers highest ever Freight loading in July 202102 August 2021Ministry of Road Transport & HighwaysAmendments in the Motor Vehicle Act improves road safety scenario; reduces loss of lives02 August 2021Ministry of Road Transport & HighwaysFee plazas on National Highways fully equipped with FASTag system02 August 2021Ministry of Road Transport & HighwaysUpgradation of State Highways into National Highways on the basis of connectivity inter-sepriority and availability of funds02 August 2021Ministry of Science & TechnologyUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh calls for Global Scientific Collaboration for bringing “Ease of Living” for common man.02 August 2021Ministry of Science & TechnologyNew Technology can Enhance Solubility of Poorly Water-soluble Multi-herbal Extracts Using Nano-encapsulation at Room Temperature02 August 2021Ministry of Science & TechnologyLessons learnt from COVID 19 crisis being incorporated in ongoing as well as in future programmes & policies: DST Secretary02 August 2021Ministry of Science & TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities which could not be achieved by traditional technology: Experts02 August 2021Ministry of Science & TechnologyIIT Roorkee Launches Seven New Academic Programmes to Cater to Rising Demand for New-Age Technologies02 August 2021Ministry of Ports, Shipping and WaterwaysParliament passes landmark ‘Inland Vessels Bill, 2021’ to repeal and replace the existing Inland Vessels Act, 191702 August 2021Ministry of Ports, Shipping and WaterwaysInfrastructure Development in Shipping Sector02 August 2021Ministry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipSkill Development for Divyangjan under NSDC02 August 2021Ministry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipSkill Development Scheme in Backward District02 August 2021Ministry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipAgreemenet with other Countries02 August 2021Ministry of Statistics & Programme ImplementationPeriodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – Quarterly Bulletin [July, 2020 – September, 2020]02 August 2021Ministry of SteelLiquid Medical Oxygen Supply by Steel Sector02 August 2021Ministry of TourismMinistry of Tourism has identified Eco tourism as one of the Niche Tourism areas for development in the country: Shri G. Kishan Reddy02 August 2021Ministry of TourismMinistry of Tourism has sanctioned 3 projects for total amount of Rs. 179.68 Crore under Swadesh Darshan scheme in Gujarat: Shri G. Kishan Reddy02 August 2021Ministry of Tribal AffairsTribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda inaugurates ‘Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006’02 August 2021Ministry of Tribal AffairsSeveral measures have been taken by the Government to improve livelihood of Tribals especially during COVID situations02 August 2021Ministry of Tribal AffairsTribal affairs Ministry has launched ‘Adi-Prashikshan Portal’to create an end-to-end centralized online interactive training platform on tribal development02 August 2021Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentPM CARES for Children Scheme02 August 2021Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsMinistry of YAS has formulated several schemes to promote sports in the country, including in rural, tribal and backward areas: Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur02 August 2021Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsThe proposed NSEB aims to promote sports from grassroots level to higher education and then provide opportunities to pursue the same for achieving excellence: Shri Anurag Thakur02 August 2021PIB HeadquartersPIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-1902 August 2021