Jyotiraditya Scindia

December 15, 2025 1:15 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils 25-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Karnataka’s Athani

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday unveiled a 25-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Athani in Karnataka's Belagavi district, describing the occasion as a historic moment that reaffirmed India’s spirit of courage, self-respect and national duty. Addressing the gathering, Scindia said the unveiling was not merely the installation of a statue but a solemn resolve to carry forward the ideals of Hindavi Swaraj and ins...

December 14, 2025 11:51 AM

Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival reflects kaleidoscope of human spirit: PM Modi shares Scindia’s article

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Office on Sunday shared an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighting Nagaland’s iconic Hornbill Festival, describing it as a vibrant expression of India’s cultural soul and the Northeast’s growing prominence in the national narrative. “In this engaging article, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia describes Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival as a kaleidoscope of the human spirit and a masterful convergence of the ancient and the contemporary...

December 10, 2025 8:08 PM

Postal network strengthened with 10,170 new offices in 11 years: Scindia

Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia briefed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday on the major expansion and modernisation efforts underway at India Post, describing the postal network as a pillar of public service that continues to evolve with the country’s needs. The Minister said India Post now operates 1.64 lakh post offices, supported by 2.78 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks across the country. He acknowledged the role of GDS personnel, noting that they work day and night not ...

December 7, 2025 12:58 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia attends Hornbill Festival; Switzerland, Ireland & UK join as partner countries for 2025 edition

Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia participated in the globally acclaimed Hornbill Festival on Saturday, marking a vibrant celebration of Nagaland’s tribal heritage, cultural diversity and artistic traditions. The visit formed part of his three-day tour to the state. Speaking at the Kisama Heritage Village, the Minister highlighted the growing global footprint of the festival, noting that Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom have joined as official part...

November 9, 2025 1:59 PM

PM Modi highlights article on Northeast India emerging as nation’s natural gateway to Southeast Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, which explores how the Northeastern region is transforming into India’s natural gateway to Southeast Asia. “In this insightful article, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia shares his experience of visiting the North East, describing its beauty and the indomitable spirit of its people. Highlighting the North East as ‘Ashtalakshmi’, the Minister explains how it is becoming ...

November 4, 2025 9:32 AM

Jyotiraditya Scindia confers Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Monday conferred the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards at a ceremony in Guwahati, celebrating the centenary year of the legendary artist. The event, organised by Sarhad Pune, honoured six eminent personalities for their contributions to literature, music, cinema, and cultural preservation. The recipients included Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi (Arunachal Pradesh), Laishram Mema (Manipur...

November 3, 2025 2:00 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates North Eastern Science & Technology Cluster, lays foundation stones for Rs 635 crore projects in Assam

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹635 crore across Assam. The ceremony was attended by senior Assam government officials, representatives of educational institutions, and members of the scientific and entrepreneurial community. Speaking at the event, Scindia described Assam as...

November 2, 2025 12:32 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation stone for integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DevINE

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development Project under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme. He also launched multiple DoNER projects worth ₹233 crore in Meghalaya, in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, senior officials, and tourism stakeholders. Calling Meghalaya “a heaven on ...

October 30, 2025 9:04 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia charts roadmap for BSNL’s growth; stresses quality of service, cost efficiency, and profitability

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Thursday chaired the Quarter 2 (2025–26) Strategic Review and Planning Meeting of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in New Delhi. The meeting, attended by Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Secretary (Telecommunications) Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Additional Secretary Gulzar Natarajan, senior DoT officials, and BSNL’s Chief General Manager...

October 28, 2025 6:17 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia calls for development of world-class tourist circuits in North East

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia underscored the need to develop world-class tourist circuits across the North Eastern Region (NER) while advocating for a bottom-up approach to create an inclusive and sustainable tourism vision. The Minister participated in three High-Level Task Force (HLTF) meetings held on Monday to review progress and chart future strategies for the region’s integrated development. Earlier this year, ...