In a move to improve the quality of project execution, reduce delays, and bring down lifecycle costs of National Highway projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued clarifications to provisions of the Request for Proposal (RFP). These reforms aim to strengthen contractor qualification norms, enforce compliance during project execution, and enhance transparency in financial submissions. One of the most critical clarifications addresses the “Similar Work” criteria under bid qualification. Previously, contractors with experience in only minor or peripheral works misrepresented their credentials to qualify for large-scale highway projects. To prevent this, NHAI has clearly defined “Similar Work”…
Author: Aruna Sharma
As part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2025, the Ministry of Mines actively joined efforts to promote cleanliness, green festivities, and zero-waste community celebrations under the theme Swachhotsav 2025. Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, today led the Swachhata Pledge at Khanij Kaksh, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of senior officials and staff. The event reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable environment. Simultaneously, officers and officials of the Ministry gathered at India Gate, where they took the Swachhata Pledge and formed a Human Chain on Kartavya Path. The participants…
The Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Ministry of Education, will actively participate in Special Campaign 5.0, being organized by the Government of India from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The campaign aims to promote Swachhata (cleanliness) across government offices and autonomous organizations while reducing pendency of matters and improving workplace efficiency in centrally funded Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). To prepare for the campaign, Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Higher Education, chaired a hybrid meeting on 12th September 2025 with more than 170 participants, including heads and faculty members of centrally funded institutions, representatives of UGC, AICTE, and officials of DoHE. He…
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired the 5th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted to address issues related to the viability of electricity distribution utilities in New Delhi today. The meeting was attended by Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, along with energy ministers from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Senior officials from the Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), State Governments, State Power Utilities, and Power Finance Corporation Ltd. were also present. In his…
उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने कहा कि राज्य सरकार केवल नीतियाँ नहीं बना रही है, बल्कि हर युवा, उद्योगपति और वैज्ञानिक के विचारों को स्थान दे रही है। सरकार हर कदम पर स्टार्टअप्स और इनोवेशन के साथ खड़ी है। इन प्रयासों का उद्देश्य प्रदेश की अर्थव्यवस्था को मज़बूत करना और युवाओं के लिए अवसरों का सृजन करना है। मुख्यमंत्री लखनऊ में आयोजित CCI R&D Conclave-2025 के समापन कार्यक्रम को संबोधित कर रहे थे। इस अवसर पर NBRCI, CDRI, IITR, CSIR-NEERI और IICT जैसी प्रमुख संस्थाओं द्वारा कई महत्वपूर्ण प्रोजेक्ट लॉन्च किए गए, जिनमें हरबल फार्मूलेशन, माइक्रोबियल बायोसर्कुलेंट, SNP…
The Government of India has announced the launch of Special Campaign 5.0, to be conducted from 2nd – 31st October 2025, with a focus on disposal of e-Waste as per the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), space management, and enhancing workplace experience in field offices. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) actively participated in Special Campaign 4.0 with a strong emphasis on cleanliness, records management, space optimization, and grievance disposal. During the campaign, MSDE undertook large-scale cleanliness drives across its offices and institutions, successfully disposing of nearly 500 Public Grievances…
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) conducted its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), today at Chinamaya Mission, New Delhi where Chairman & Managing Director, SAIL Shri Amarendu Prakash addressed the shareholders in the meeting, held through a virtual platform, highlighting the Company’s resilient performance amid global headwinds and its strategic roadmap for future growth. Opening his remarks, Shri Prakash said, “Steel is often called the backbone of modern civilization – strong, resilient, and enduring. Just like steel, our company too has been tested by fire, shaped by challenges, and strengthened by experience.” He emphasized that SAIL stands tall both as a…
Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy today unveiled three major initiatives for Coal India Limited (CIL) employees — a new uniform, the Corporate Salary Package (CSP), and enhanced ex-gratia benefits. These measures are in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Workers First” and “Workers’ Welfare”, placing coal workers’ safety, dignity, and financial security at the centre of national development. Enhanced Ex-Gratia under “We Care” As part of the We Care initiative, the ex-gratia amount for mine accident fatalities has been increased from ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh. This benefit, applicable to both regular…
Urging various outfits to shun violence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that his government was with the people of Manipur and wanted to make the state a symbol of peace and prosperity. Addressing a public meeting in Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district during his first visit to the state after ethnic violence broke out in May 2023, Modi said the Centre’s continuous efforts towards peace led to talks between the two warring sides. “It is unfortunate that violence happened here. Today, I want to promise you that the Government of India is with you and I am with you,” he said.…
On the second day of his Jharkhand tour, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, carried out a series of engagements reflecting the Government’s focus on energy security, sports promotion, modern infrastructure, and community welfare. In the morning, Shri Reddy visited the Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) at Khelgaon, Hotwar, where he was greeted by young athletes. He interacted with trainees and coaches, reviewed the facilities, inaugurated the new Physiotherapy Centre, and felicitated medal-winning players. In a special gesture, the Minister also celebrated the birthdays of 16 children, cutting a cake and presenting gifts. He encouraged…