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53 stories for “Government” · January 2026
Clear filtersIn January 2026, the state-of-the-art Porunai Museum located in Tirunelveli rapidly cemented its formidable reputation as a highly premier central hub for intimately documenting, researching, and flawlessly preserving th...
On January 9, 2026, comprehensive updates regarding the highly impactful Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Kalaignar Women's Rights Grant Scheme) were prominently highlighted by the Tamil Nadu government. This flagship w...
The Tamil Nadu Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UN Women in Chennai to strengthen women's welfare, gender equality and inclusive development, focusing on gender-responsive governance, planning and bud...
On 5 January 2026, in Sivaganga, the Tamil Nadu government began handing out free laptops under the 'Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme. The plan covers 20 lakh students in phases, with 10 lakh in the first phase. It includes s...
The Centre announced a regional office of the National Turmeric Board and an accredited turmeric testing lab in Erode, a major turmeric market in Tamil Nadu. The Board is based in Nizamabad, Telangana, and comes under th...
At the release of the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, the 10th edition, the government said India now ranks 8th in the world for contributions to WHO drug-safety monitoring (pharmacovigilance), up from 123rd ten years ago. Th...
The Bhoramdev Corridor Development Project was launched at Bhoramdev Dham in Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, under the Central Government's Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0, at an estimated cost of Rs 146 crore. The Bhoramde...
In January 2026, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced the expansion of several welfare schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of marginalized communities. The expansion focused on increasing financial...
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will fund a National Drug Use Survey for 2025-26, covering about 20 lakh people in every State and Union Territory. For the first time, it will record traditional and local...
The Government of Tamil Nadu revised its District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Rules, with the Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2025 replacing the 2017 rules. The revision improves use of DMF funds for mining-af...
The Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida opened India's first AI clinic in a government hospital. The Additional Director General of Health Services inaugurated it online. The clinic is run by...
Two pilot credit schemes were launched under Niryat Protsahan, the financial-support arm of the Export Promotion Mission. The Interest Subvention Scheme gives eligible exporters 2.75% support on rupee export loans. The C...
