homereleases2023031313 March 2023President's SecretariatSTATE CIVIL SERVICES OFFICERS ATTENDING THE 124TH INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAMME AT LBSNAA CALL ON THE PRESIDENT13 March 2023Vice President's SecretariatText of the Vice-President’s speech – Call on by the 76th batch of IRS Officer Trainees (Excerpts)13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficePresident and CEO of Nokia meets PM13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficeNagaland CM calls on the Prime Minister13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficeLt. Governor of Ladakh, Brig. B.D. Mishra (Retd.) calls on the Prime Minister13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficeCM Meghalaya meets PM13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficeCM Tripura calls on PM13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficePM shares link of MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficePM shares glimpses of his recent visit to Mandya, Karnataka13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficePM congratulates the entire team of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ for winning Oscar13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficePM urges everyone to participate in the 3-day Yoga Mahotsav 2023 to commemorate 100 days countdown to International Day of Yoga 202313 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficePM congratulates entire team of 'Naatu Naatu' for winning Oscar award13 March 2023Prime Minister's OfficePM lauds CISF for organising their Raising Day parade outside Delhi for the first time13 March 2023AYUSHYoga Mahotsav 2023 marks the beginning of 100 Days Countdown of 9th International Yoga Day13 March 2023Department of Atomic EnergyStart-up Entrepreneur Workshop on ‘Dry and Wet Waste Management Technologies for Incubation’ organized by ATAL INCUBATION CENTRE, BARC13 March 2023Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareKamalam (Dragon Fruit) cultivation area in India expected to expand to 50,000 hectares in five years under MIDH scheme from the present 3,000 ha.13 March 2023Ministry of Civil AviationConsultative Committee of Ministry of Civil Aviation Meets13 March 2023Ministry of Civil Aviation149 passengers placed in the 'No Fly List' for a period13 March 2023Ministry of Civil Aviation21 Greenfield Airports are to be set up in the country, 11 are operationalized13 March 2023Ministry of Civil Aviation25 airports of Airports Authority of India have been earmarked for leasing13 March 2023Ministry of CoalImport of Coal13 March 2023Ministry of CoalPlan to increase mining of coal13 March 2023Ministry of Commerce & IndustryThis is the time to leverage friendship and partnerships to solve problems that the world is facing today: Shri Piyush Goyal at CII Partnership Summit 202313 March 2023Ministry of CultureMinistry of Culture administers ‘Financial Assistance to Veteran Artists’ scheme to provide financial assistance to veteran artists of the country of the age of 60 years and above.13 March 2023Ministry of CultureInternational conference on “Shared Buddhist Heritage” to be held on 14-15 March with focus on India’s civilizational connect with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) nations13 March 2023Ministry of DefenceMARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE (MPX) WITH JAPANESE MARITIME SELF DEFENCE FORCE13 March 2023Ministry of DefenceAatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks over Rs 900 crore contract for Normal Refit of Sindhukirti Submarine at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam13 March 2023Ministry of DefenceEXERCISE LA PEROUSE – 202313 March 2023Ministry of DefenceOFFSET AGREEMENTS IN DEFENCE DEALS13 March 2023Ministry of DefenceINNOVATION IN DEFENCE PRODUCTION PROJECTS13 March 2023Ministry of DefenceDEFENCE EXPORTS13 March 2023Ministry of DefenceCOMMON COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR COASTAL SECURITY13 March 2023Ministry of DefenceFINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HAL13 March 2023Ministry of DefenceREDUCTION IN IMPORT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTS DUE TO INDIGENOUS PROJECTS13 March 2023Ministry of Development of North-East RegionMEETING BETWEEN WORLD BANK COUNTRY DIRECTOR MR AUGUSTE KOUAME AND UNION MINISTER OF DoNER, CULTURE AND TOURISM SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY13 March 2023Ministry of Development of North-East Region1,350 projects worth Rs.15867.01 crore sanctioned for developmental schemes/packages in the North-Eastern Region during 2014-22.13 March 2023Ministry of Development of North-East Region5 large Hydro Electric Projects and 3 small Hydro Power Projects installed in Meghalaya13 March 2023Ministry of Development of North-East RegionRs.3.84 lakh crore spent by 55 non-exempted Central Ministries/ Departments under 10% GBS for the development of infrastructure in the North Eastern States since 2014-1513 March 2023Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change‘LIFE’ - ‘Lifestyle for Environment’, key to combating climate change13 March 2023Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeAgrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’ (GKMS) scheme13 March 2023Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeTotal forest and tree cover increased by 2261 square kilometre in India as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 202113 March 2023Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeGovernment emphasizes on a holistic approach of early warning, preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, mitigation and capacity building in disaster management13 March 2023Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeExtended Producer Responsibility guidelines to strengthen circular economy and aid in development of recycling infrastructure for plastic packaging waste13 March 2023Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeCAMPA funds utilized for compensating the loss of forest land and ecosystem services by raising of compensatory afforestation and improving quality of forests13 March 2023Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & DairyingUnion Minister Parshottam Rupala visits Leh (Ladakh) with a view to strengthen the fisheries ecosystem in the country13 March 2023Ministry of Finance38.58 crore loans extended since inception of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)13 March 2023Ministry of FinanceGuarantees amounting to Rs 3.61 lakh crore issued under ECLGS, benefiting 1.19 crore borrowers as on 31.1.202313 March 2023Ministry of FinanceIndia’s real GDP is projected to grow by 9.1 per cent in 2021-22 (1st RE) and 7 per cent in 2022-23 (2nd AE), says MoS Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary13 March 2023Ministry of FinanceGovernment is engaging with G-20 countries to build international coordination on policy approach to crypto assets, says MoS Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary13 March 2023Ministry of FinanceParadigm shift in digital transactions in India with growth of more than 200% in digital payment volume during the last four years since 2018-1913 March 2023Ministry of FinanceCBDT’s e-Verification Scheme harnesses information technology to facilitate voluntary compliance13 March 2023Ministry of FinanceThe SAI20 delegates meeting of G20 began today in Guwahati13 March 2023Ministry of Home AffairsHigh Level Committee meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah approves Rs. 1,816.162 crore of additional Central assistance to five States13 March 2023Ministry of Home AffairsUnion Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah congratulates RRR’s 'Naatu Naatu' song and short film 'The Elephant Whisperers' for winning prestigious Oscar Award13 March 2023Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsNYC 2023 - “Yuva Shakti to propel India as world leader by 2047”: Hardeep S. Puri13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiIdentification of 75 Water Heritage Sites13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiMapping of Natural Water Bodies13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiSteps Taken for Sustainable Management of Water Resources13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiImprovement in Water Quality of Ganga under NMCG13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiIN 2023-24, Gross Budgetary Support of Rs.70,000 Crore Proposed for Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiDetails of Central Funds Released for Irrigation Development of States13 March 2023Ministry of Jal Shakti8.15 Crore Rural Households Provided Tap Water Connections In 3.5 Years Under Jal Jeevan Mission13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiMonitoring of Reservoirs by Central Water Commission13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiFunds Allocation and Utilization for Toilets13 March 2023Ministry of Jal ShaktiDeveloping Village Water Bodies13 March 2023Ministry of Labour & EmploymentEPFO extends date for applications regarding pension on Higher wages13 March 2023Ministry of Labour & EmploymentGovernment to protect the interests of workmen as per the provision of the Industrial Disputes Act, 194713 March 2023Ministry of Labour & EmploymentCode on Social Security, 2020 provides for framing of suitable social security schemes for gig and platform workers13 March 2023Ministry of Labour & Employmente-SHRAM portal envisages registration of all unorganised sector workers to create a comprehensive database of unorganised workers13 March 2023Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium EnterprisesFinancial Literacy Camps organized by Financial Literacy Centres and rural branches of banks for women business owners13 March 2023Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium EnterprisesAll grievances and monitoring of the outstanding dues of MSEs facilitated through Samadhan Portal13 March 2023Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium EnterprisesAssistance to Pharma Industries for Common Facilities Scheme with outlay of Rs. 500 crores13 March 2023Ministry of MinesDiscovery of Lithium reserve in Jammu and Kashmir13 March 2023Ministry of MinesIllegal sand mining13 March 2023Ministry of MinesDistrict mineral foundation13 March 2023Ministry of New and Renewable EnergyIREDA gets ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ status from RBI13 March 2023Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & PensionsUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, the National Education Policy 2020 offers enabling opportunities to aspiring Start-Ups13 March 2023Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & PensionsThe National Education Policy 2020 offers enabling opportunities to aspiring Start-ups.13 March 2023Ministry of RailwaysIndian Railways is marching ahead swiftly on its Mission 100 percent Electrification13 March 2023Ministry of Road Transport & HighwaysShri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stones of 9 National Highway projects in Mahoba ,Uttar Pradesh worth Rs 3,500 crore13 March 2023Ministry of Road Transport & HighwaysShri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 18 National Highway projects with an investment of more than Rs 10,000 crore in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh13 March 2023Ministry of Science & TechnologyMoC to strengthen research cooperation between India and Sweden13 March 2023Ministry of Ports, Shipping and WaterwaysPort-led Development leading to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’13 March 2023Ministry of Statistics & Programme ImplementationCONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS ON BASE 2012=100 FOR RURAL, URBAN AND COMBINED FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 202313 March 2023Ministry of SteelRecycled steel used in different sectors13 March 2023Ministry of SteelNational Steel Policy13 March 2023Ministry of SteelEnvironment friendly transportation of Iron ore13 March 2023Ministry of SteelDevelopment of the Steel Industry13 March 2023Ministry of TourismIndia to host Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Ministers’ Meeting (TMM) on 17th -18th March 2023 in Kashi13 March 2023Ministry of TourismSkill programmes of hospitality education is a regular and ongoing initiative of Ministry of Tourism: Shri G. Kishan Reddy13 March 2023Ministry of Tribal AffairsBudget 2023-24 announces recruitment of 38,800 teachers and support staff for 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools, serving 3.5 lakh tribal students13 March 2023