Centre appoints Shri Dineshwar Sharma as its Representative in J&K ( 23 October 2017 )
In a major development, the Centre today appointed Shri Dineshwar Sharma, former Director of Intelligence Bureau, as the Representative of Government of India to initiate and carry forward a dialogue with the elected representatives, various organizations and concerned individuals in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Clarification on media reports on the recent Sukma incident ( 26 April 2017 )
There have been reports in a section of media on the recent Sukma incident which need clarification. The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified these reports.
Coastal Defence Security ( 1 August 2017 )
The coastal security issues are regularly reviewed at appropriate levels with National committee on Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security (NCSMCS), being the apex body for inter-ministerial and interagency coordination.
The Ministry of Shipping has sanctioned Rs 25 Crore as Grants-in-aid to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and another Rs 50 Crore to the Government of Karnataka for Karwar Port, for developing their infrastructure, under the Coastal Berth Scheme of its flagship programme Sagarmala .
Combat Role for Women in Indian Army ( 21 July 2017 )
The induction of Women Officers is based on the organizational requirement, fighting efficiency, combat effectiveness and functionality of the Army.
Constitution of Task Force for drafting a New Direct Tax Legislation ( 22 November 2017 )
During the Rajaswa Gyan Sangam held on 1st and 2nd September, 2017, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had observed that the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) was drafted more than 50 years ago and it needs to be redrafted.
Construction of roads and flood lights along Indo-Bangladesh border ( 2 August 2017 )
The budget allocation is Rs. 50 Crore each for floodlight work and road work along Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) for the financial year 2017-18.
Contracts under make in India Programme ( 28 July 2017 )
During the last three financial years, 96 contracts involving Rs.85733.25 crore have been signed with Indian vendors for capital procurement of defence equipment for Defence Forces.
Country’s Diaspora ( 2 August 2017)
The Government has brought about a transformational change in its engagement with the Indian diaspora. The 30 million strong Overseas Indian community is an invaluable partner in the progress of the nation. A successful, prosperous, and influential diaspora is an asset for India.
Creating inclusive, safe and secure, Cyber space for Sustainable Development ( 23 November 2017 )
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad today addressed a plenary session Cyber 4 Growth: Transformed role of Governments- Regulator to Enabler leading to technology led inclusive and sustainable growth, which was also attended by Lord Tariq Ahmed of Wimbledon, Ms. Marina Kaljurand, Chair of GCSC and Mr. Tarek Kamel,
Advisor ICANN.