New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia as Sikkim enters its 51st year of statehood. The Prime Minister noted that the article highlights Khangchendzonga, lauding it as the protector of the land, memory, and consciousness of Sikkim.“He highlights that the five treasures of Khangchendzonga continue to illuminate the state’s journey, paving the way for Viksit Sikkim 2047,” PM Modi wrote on X.The minister…
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New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Wednesday launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission, a Rs 189.79 crore convergence-led initiative for ginger cultivation and value chain development in the state. The Union Minister highlighted that while Geographical Indication-certified Mizo Ginger contains 6-8 per cent oleoresin, compared with the global average of around 3 per cent, farmers today receive only Rs 8-15 per kilogram…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The renovated Andheri RS Post Office in Mumbai was inaugurated as a future‑ready Post Office under the Jan Sewa Connect initiative, an official statement said on Saturday.The upgraded facility features modern infrastructure and interiors, enhanced customer amenities, digital integration, efficient service delivery systems and strengthened branding and visual identity, the statement from Ministry of Communications said.Jan Sewa Connect is India Post’s flagship infrastr…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Union Communications and Development of Northeastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Monday that the inauguration of the new Gwalior-Delhi-Bengaluru air service by Akasa Air has given Gwalior a new flight of confidence, growth, and a bright future. The service, operated by Akasa Air, will run flights between Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gwalior on three additional days a week, according to a statement from Scindia.Until now, IndiGo flights operated only on Tuesda…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday lauded BSNL’s key financial and technical achievements, particularly the significant improvement in the average revenue per user (ARPU) to Rs 101 in FY 2025-26 from Rs 71 in the previous year, which represents a 42 per cent year-on-year growth.The minister chaired a meeting to review BSNL’s annual results for FY 2025-26 at the strategic review and planning meet held at Vigyan Bhawan here.During the pro…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government on Wednesday unveiled a revamped Rs 203 crore technology development and investment promotion (TDIP) Scheme for 2026–31, aimed at deepening India’s role in global telecom standard-setting, strengthening indigenous innovation and fast-tracking the development of next-generation technologies such as 6G.Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, released the revised guidelines, positioning the sch…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Communications and Development of Northeastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Thursday that regular flight services of Akasa Air connecting Gwalior with Delhi and Bengaluru will soon commence from the Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport in the Madhya Pradesh city.In a post on X, Scindia said that the new Akasa Air services, namely Gwalior–Delhi–Bengaluru and Bengaluru–Delhi–Gwalior, will further strengthen the connectivity of the Gwalior-C…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday assured NCP Working President Supriya Sule of firm action against the alleged financial irregularities at the Satara post office, which the Baramati MP had flagged. Scindia responded to a message from Sule, saying, “…we have taken note of this matter at the Satara Head Post Office with utmost seriousness and have taken prompt and responsible action.”In his social media message, the Union M…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala John Brittas has approached Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia seeking a grant of a paid holiday to postal employees on the day of the Assembly election on April 9. In a letter addressed to the Union Minister, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP sought an urgent intervention to enable postal employees to exercise their franchise.In his letter, Brittas expressed concern over instructions issued by the Kerala Postal Circ…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday of significant progress made in the growth of the Bharat 6G Alliance and the strengthening of India’s research ecosystem through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. Scindia underlined that the Bharat 6G Alliance, established under the guidance of PM Modi, has witnessed substantial growth and India aims to contribute nearly…