Policy that Matters

Gandhinagar: Addressing the ongoing global debate on ‘Sustainable Development,’ intertwined with the concerns around climate change and water security, Department of Water Supply of Gujarat organized a seminar during Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, bringing together policy makers, experts and investors to deliberate of the subjects. Shri Vijay Rupani, Minister for …

Gandhinagar: Urban centres are the drivers of growth. Cities play a crucial role in developing and delivering effective social policies. The city systems and service delivery mechanisms are under mounting environmental, social and economic pressures. To make our cities smart and smarter is a prime necessity today, not only to …

New Delhi: The Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Keynote Address at CII – India Australia Business Summit: I want to begin with expressing my sincere thanks to CII and Australian Trade Commission who have jointly organized today’s Summit. It is indeed an honour …

Gandhinagar:  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his delegation completed a historic two-day visit to the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Summit.  While in Gujarat, the Secretary discussed the importance of the U.S.-India strategic partnership, and how U.S. technology and innovation can enhance sustainable economic growth throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The …

Gandhinagar: In his remarks at the CEO Conclave at Gandhinagar, The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reiterated that India is witnessing a new era of development and the Union Government has set in motion policies and initiatives targeted at creating strong, vibrant and inclusive India. The Prime Minister emphasized that …

Gandhinagar: The Prime Minister of India met Shri Narendra Modi, Australian Trade Minister Mr. Andrew Robb and the Premier of New South Wales Mike Baird. Trade and counter-terror cooperation dominated the discussions. The Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) also came up for discussion. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, met …

New Delhi: Following is the text of the External Affairs Minister`s address on Awards Ceremony at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – 2015: “I welcome you in the midst of our extended family of Indians at this celebration of multifaceted talents of the Indian diaspora. Overseas Indians, who include Non-Resident Indians …

New Delhi: The Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) Card notification has been withdrawn with immediate effect and further it has been notified that all existing PIO Card holders will be deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Card holders. Now only one OCI Card with enhanced benefits is in …

New Delhi: The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari presented the “Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awards -2015” to 15 distinguished persons at the Valedictory Session of the ‘Pravasi Bhartiya Divas’ at Gandhinagar, Gujarat today. Addressing on the occasion, he said that today, Overseas Indians are estimated to be around …

New Delhi: The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that apart from on-going schemes and programmes for the marginalized and vulnerable section of the society, the Government has initiated various special social sector programmes. He said that these programmes among others include Swacch Bharat Mission (Gramin), which will set …