Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said the government’s approach towards economic growth is focused on balancing the interests of the poor, farmers, industry and labour, while stressing that industry and workers must move together for India’s long-term development.Speaking at the Special Plenary VII on Next-Gen Labour Reforms during the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 here, Mandaviya said the government is committed to creating a growth m…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has come out in strong support of Vinesh Phogat, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to allow the wrestler to participate in the competitions to ensure her return to international events. Vinesh, who announced her retirement hours after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. She welcomed her baby boy last July and later reversed her decision to retire. She is now eyeing a comeback aft…
Vadodara, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday referred to recent election results across several states, stating that they reflected public sentiment and confidence in governance, during his address at the inauguration of Sardardham educational complex in Vadodara. The programme was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Union Minister and Sardar Dham founding trustee Mansukh Mandaviya, Sardar Dham President Gagji Sutar, and Dus…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said the National Sports Federation Conclave 2026 represents a key step in streamlining India’s preparations for major international sporting competitions over the next decade.The conclave brought together officials from 37 National Sports Federations (NSFs), including the Indian Olympic Association, to discuss India’s sporting roadmap and strategies for upcoming events such as the 2026 Commonw…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a nationwide annual health check-up initiative for all workers aged 40 and above under new Labour Codes, marking a major milestone in strengthening occupational healthcare and social security coverage for India’s workforce.The free health check-ups for all workers above 40 years of age will now be conducted across the country every year.Mandaviya said the implementation of the four Labour Codes reflects Prime Min…
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Indian cue sport star Sourav Kothari retained the title in the 2026 IBSF World Billiards Championship, defeating compatriot Pankaj Advani in the final in Carlow, Ireland, on Wednesday.One of the country’s top billiards players, Kothari, came up with a brilliant effort to dominate Advani, a multiple-time titlist in the final, winning the lopsided encounter with a score of 1133-477 in the three-hour final.Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, hailed Ko…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted on Tuesday that the female labour force participation rate in India has jumped from 23.3 per cent in 2017–18 to 40 per cent in 2025 — reflecting the increasing empowerment of women in the country.Addressing the ‘SwigStree: Celebrating Women on the Move,’ an event organised by food delivery startup Swiggy, the minister underlined that the equitable participation of women in the workforce is both a social imperative and an…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) celebrated a significant milestone by launching its 75th anniversary at a notable event attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with senior dignitaries and athletes. The event also helped to boost the momentum for the Shooting League of India (SLI), highlighting India’s ambitious plans for the future of shooting sports.During the celebrations, NRAI revealed its special 75-year comm…
Srinagar, April 26 (IANS) Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with State Sports Ministers and leading sporting stalwarts, released the Srinagar Khel Sankalp document on the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir in Srinagar, on Sunday.The document outlines a collective national vision to strengthen the sports culture through cooperative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Geeta Phogat, India’s first woman wrestler to win a Commonwealth gold and to qualify for the Olympics, appeared happy as she joined 1000 women at Delhi’s Major Dhyanchand National Stadium. This event was part of a special Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, launched by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.”I wish I cycled more often, I really enjoyed myself today. I was thrilled to see so many young mothers with little children and even elderly women, cycling with me to…