Pensioners a ‘valuable national resource’, says Jitendra Singh, highlights tech-driven governance shift

May 13, 2026 7:12 PM

Pensioners a ‘valuable national resource’, says Jitendra Singh, highlights tech-driven governance shift

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday described pensioners as a “valuable national resource” and said India’s pension administration has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, shifting from a rule book-driven system to a technology-enabled and citizen-centric governance model. Chairing the 16th All India Pension Adalat at Vigyan Bhawan, the minister said the government has focused on ensuring dignity, transparency and ease of living for pensioners through digital refo...

A new era for Indian sports: nurturing talent, honouring heroes

April 24, 2025 10:48 AM

A new era for Indian sports: nurturing talent, honouring heroes

India’s sporting ambitions continue to soar as the government ramps up support for athletes with a significant budgetary push and a comprehensive framework of welfare initiatives. For FY 2025–26, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has been allocated a record Rs. 3,794 crore—marking a 17% increase from the revised estimates of the previous fiscal year. This includes Rs. 1,000 crore earmarked for the flagship Khelo India programme, Rs. 830 crore for the Sports Authority of India (SAI),...