Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), country’s largest public sector steelmaker and Maharatna company, has supplied the entire requirement of special grade steel for the INS Androth, commissioned to the Indian Navy today on 06.10.2025. This marks a proud milestone in India’s naval modernization journey. INS Androth is the second vessel in its series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvettes, the first being INS Arnala which was commissioned on 18th June 2025. SAIL has notably supplied the full quantity of special grade steel – including HR Sheets and Plates – for the eight ASW-SWC, Including INS Arnala and Androth, being…
Author: Aruna Sharma
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Bihar’s “Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana” on Friday and transfer Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across the state, totalling Rs 7,500 crore. Officials said the scheme is aimed at making women “aatmanirbhar” (self-dependent) and promoting empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The scheme is universal in nature, under which financial assistance will be provided to one woman from each family in the state, enabling them to start employment or livelihood activities of their choice.
The Government of India has launched Special Campaign 5.0, a focused initiative to embed Swachhatta in Government offices and expedite the disposal of pending matters across various departments. The campaign officially kicks off on 2nd October 2025, following a preparatory phase that began on 15th September 2025, during which specific targets are being set. In alignment with this nationwide effort, the Ministry of Railways is preparing to implement the campaign across the entire Indian Railways network with full vigor and commitment. Swachhatta Abhiyans are already underway at multiple Railway Stations and Ministry offices, marking a strong start to the campaign.…
On the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan participated in Shramdaan under the Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, as part of the ongoing Swacchotsav celebrations inspired by the call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a Swachh Bharat. Addressing the gathering, Shri Pradhan emphasized that cleanliness must be a daily practice, not confined to a single day. He urged everyone, especially students, to make cleanliness a habit and work collectively towards building a clean, healthy, and prosperous India for future generations. Engaging with students,…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a landmark contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A — comprising 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters — along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal, valued at over ₹62,370 crore (excluding taxes), was inked on 25th September 2025. Deliveries will begin in 2027-28 and conclude within six years. The LCA Mk1A, the most advanced variant of the indigenous fighter aircraft, will feature over 64% indigenous content and incorporate 67 additional items beyond the earlier contract signed in January 2021. Advanced…
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), the Singrauli-based flagship subsidiary of Coal India, is enthusiastically observing the “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign from 17th September to 2 October, 2025. NCL is organizing a wide spectrum of activities, including cleanliness awareness drives, cleaning of public places, identification and Cleanliness of CTU sites, Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir, beautification of eco-tourism and religious spots, office cleanliness initiatives, plantation drives under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Abhiyaan”, “Thank You Safai Mitra” program, Clean and Green Festival celebrations, Swachhata Pathshala, and Swachhata Samvad as well as creative competitions such…
The Ministry of Coal in partnership with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is set to organize the 2nd Roadshow on Coal Gasification – Surface and Underground Technologies at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi. The event will be graced by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, as Chief Guest, and Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, as Guest of Honour. The roadshow follows the recent launch of the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions by the Ministry, enabling companies to mine and utilize coal for various purposes.…
The Government of India has launched Special Campaign 5.0 from 15th September 2025, with a focus on institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness) and disposing of pending matters. The campaign will set specific targets during the preparatory phase (15th–30th September) and achieve them in the implementation phase (2nd–31st October 2025). The Ministry of Railways is fully prepared to ensure the campaign’s success across Indian Railways. The Railway Board, under the leadership of Chairman & CEO Shri Satish Kumar, along with senior officers, is closely monitoring preparations. A D.O. letter with detailed guidelines has been issued to all General Managers and unit heads, while…
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a flagship subsidiary of Coal India Limited, celebrated the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Lord Vishwakarma Jayanti by felicitating 75 coal mining workers with the SECL Vishwakarma Awards at a grand ceremony held at its headquarters in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. This maiden edition of the Vishwakarma Awards honoured the dedication, hard work, and outstanding service of workers from mining operations, maintenance, supervisory, and allied roles across SECL mines. The event was graced by Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu, as Chief Guest, while MLA (Beltara) Shri Sushant…
Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), the leading public sector steel producer and a Maharatna company, has supplied approximately 15,000 metric tons of high-quality steel products for the 51-kilometer Bairabi-Sairang railway project in Mizoram. This significant infrastructure project was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on September 13, 2025. For this project, SAIL has supplied approximately 10,000 metric tons of high-grade R-260 Prime rails from its flagship Bhilai Steel Plant. Additionally, SAIL has supplied approximately 5,000 metric tons of other essential steel products, including plates, TMT and structural steel, from its Bokaro, Rourkela, Bhilai, Durgapur and…