Jyotiraditya Scindia

August 4, 2026 4:06 PM

Department of Posts releases commemorative stamp to mark Satish Gujral’s birth centenary

The Department of Posts on Monday released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the birth centenary of renowned painter, sculptor, architect, muralist and writer Satish Gujral. The stamp was unveiled by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia at a special ceremony held at Bikaner House in New Delhi. "Released a commemorative postage stamp marking the birth centenary of the legendary painter, sculptor and architect Padma Vibhushan Shri Satish Gujral, whose extraordinary artistic ...

August 3, 2026 5:21 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia meets Mirabai Chanu after her historic CWG Gold

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday met Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu in New Delhi, congratulating the ace weightlifter on her record-extending third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal and reaffirming the Centre's commitment to strengthening the sporting ecosystem in the Northeast. The Union Minister praised Chanu's determination, discipline and perseverance, describing her achievement as an inspiration f...

July 21, 2026 7:09 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 175.45-crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’ to transform Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric into global premium brand

The Centre on Tuesday launched Mission Golden Spice, a ₹175.45-crore initiative aimed at transforming Meghalaya's GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric into a globally recognised premium spice while strengthening the entire value chain and boosting farmers' incomes. The Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project was launched by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. The fiv...

June 3, 2026 9:54 AM

Scindia launches Mission Senehjori to make Assam’s Muga silk a global luxury brand

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday launched Mission Senehjori, a comprehensive cluster-based initiative aimed at transforming Assam's renowned Muga silk sector into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem. Launched in collaboration with the Government of Assam, the Central Silk Board, the Ministry of Textiles and other central agencies, the mission seeks to strengthen the entire Muga silk value chain, from host-plant cultivat...

May 26, 2026 1:55 PM

PM-WANI gets major upgrade with QR-based login, short-duration plans

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday introduced a series of citizen-friendly reforms under the PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework aimed at making public Wi-Fi simpler, faster and more accessible across the country. The reforms include QR-based authentication for laptops and secondary devices, introduction of flexible short-duration Wi-Fi plans, and standardisation of PM-WANI hotspot names for easier identification and improved reliability. Un...

May 21, 2026 1:12 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 167 crore ‘Arunachal Kiwi Mission’ to build global organic Kiwi brand

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday launched the Mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh,” a major cluster-based initiative aimed at transforming Arunachal Pradesh into India’s premium organic kiwi hub with strong domestic and global market presence. The mission, launched in the presence of Pema Khandu and senior officials from the Centre and the state government, has an outlay of around ₹167 crore and seeks to streng...

May 19, 2026 12:01 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 175 crore ‘Coffees of Nagaland’ Mission to build global specialty coffee brand

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday launched the ₹175-crore “Coffees of Nagaland” mission, a major initiative aimed at transforming Nagaland into a premium specialty coffee destination under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed Northeast. The cluster-based Coffee Value Chain Development Mission seeks to build a globally competitive coffee ecosystem in Nagaland by integrating plantation development, ...

May 13, 2026 9:42 PM

Scindia unveils ₹189.79-crore Mizoram Ginger Mission to boost global exports

The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Wednesday launched the ₹189.79-crore Mizoram Ginger Mission, a major initiative aimed at transforming the state’s GI-certified pharma-grade ginger into a globally recognised premium product through value addition, processing and export-led market integration. Launched jointly with Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, the mission brings together support from multiple ministries and agencies, including ...

April 30, 2026 10:20 PM

Amit Shah, Jyotiraditya Scindia to launch nationwide mobile disaster alert system on May 2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, will launch a nationwide mobile-based disaster communication system on May 2, 2026, aimed at enabling faster and more effective dissemination of emergency alerts to citizens. The system, developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is designed to deliver critical information during natural disasters and emergencies i...

March 18, 2026 12:50 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches time-definite Speed Post services to boost India’s logistics network

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday launched three new time-definite express delivery services by the Department of Posts, marking a major push to modernise India’s logistics ecosystem. The services - 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post, and 24 Speed Post Parcel - aim to provide faster, reliable and technology-driven delivery solutions for businesses and individuals, in line with the government’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat.” The launch event was attended by Minist...