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The Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation ( MoSPI) , Ministry of Planning, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, unveiled the ₹75 commemorative coin and a Customized My Stamp to mark 75 years of the National Sample Survey while commemorating the 19th Statistics Day on June 29, 2025, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event included addresses by Prof. Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar, Chairman of the National Statistical Commission, and Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI. Statistics Day is observed annually to honour the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a visionary in the field of statistics and economic planning. The day highlights the significance of statistics in shaping socio-economic policies and aims to inspire greater awareness, particularly among the youth, about its vital role in national development. Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, in his ...

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled the ₹100 commemorative coin and postal stamp to mark the Birth Centenary of Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Maharaj  today, June 28, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The programme marked the formal launch of a year-long national tribute, organised by the Government of India in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, a revered Jain spiritual leader and visionary social reformer. The centenary celebrations included a series of cultural, literary, educational, and spiritual initiatives across the country, aimed at honouring his life, legacy, and timeless message. The ceremony was graced by the august presence of Rashtrasant Paramparacharya Shri Pragya Sagar Ji Muniraj, and was also attended by the Minister of Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; along with other ministers and distinguished dignitaries. Addressing the gathering on thi...

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will commemorate the 19th Statistics Day on June 29, 2025, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. As part of the celebration, a ₹75 commemorative coin and a Customized My Stamp will be released to mark 75 years of National Sample Survey . The event will be inaugurated by Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Ministry of Planning, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, who will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The inaugural session will feature addresses by Prof. Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar, Chairman of the National Statistical Commission, and Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI. Statistics Day is observed annually to honour the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a visionary in the field of statistics and economic planning. The day highlights the significance of statistics in shap...

The Government of India will issue a ₹75  commemorative coin  to mark the  75th Anniversary of the National Sample Survey . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on June 27, 2025, confirming this coin. The National Sample Survey (NSS) is a large-scale, nationwide survey conducted by the Government of India to collect vital socio-economic data. Initiated in 1950, it provides statistical insights on various subjects such as employment, consumption, health, education, and housing. Conducted through periodic rounds by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the NSS plays a crucial role in shaping evidence-based policies and tracking developmental progress across the country. Its data is widely used by policymakers, researchers, and institutions to understand the living conditions of both urban and rural populations. The  metal composition  of the ₹75 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, f...

The Government of India will issue a ₹100  commemorative coin  to mark the Birth Centenary of Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Maharaj . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on June 27, 2025, confirming this coin. Shwetpichchacharya Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Muniraj was a revered Digambara Jain Acharya known for his profound scholarship, deep spirituality, and tireless dedication to Jain principles. Born in 1925 in Karnataka, he embraced ascetic life at a young age and went on to become one of the most respected Jain monks of modern times. His contributions to Jain philosophy, temple restoration, and religious education left a lasting impact on the community. He was honored with the title “Siddhant Chakravarti” for his mastery of Jain scriptures and remained a guiding light for countless followers throughout his life. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj on June 28, 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New...

The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, released a ₹50 commemorative coin  to mark the Golden Year Celebration of the Official Language Department today, on June 26, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta; Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Minister of State for Home Affairs; Smt. Sudha Murty, Member of Rajya Sabha; and Smt. Anshuli Arya, Secretary of the Department of Official Language, were among the distinguished attendees who graced this significant occasion. In his address, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah stated that as India approaches the centenary of its independence, the 50-year journey of the Department of Official Language—from 1975 to 2025—will be remembered in golden letters as a significant contribution to the revival of the nation’s self-respect. He emphasized that the department was established with the objective of ensuring governance in the language of the people, and that the use of Indian languages in administration is key ...

The Government of India will issue a ₹50  commemorative coin  to mark the  Golden Year Celebration of Official Language Department . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on June 25, 2025, confirming this coin. The Official Language Department is celebrating its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of dedicated service in promoting Hindi as the official language of the Union. This milestone reflects a rich journey of policy implementation, cultural preservation, and linguistic integration across various government sectors. The celebration honours the department’s efforts in strengthening administrative communication while upholding the values of India’s linguistic diversity. It serves as a reminder of the department’s evolving role in uniting the nation through the power of language. The  metal composition  of the ₹50 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along th...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for ₹150 commemorative coin issued to celebrate 150 Years of India Meteorological Department (IMD). The bookings began today, June 17, 2025, and are available in limited quantities. Earlier, the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a ₹150 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to celebrate 150 Years of India Meteorological Department (IMD), on January 14, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The ₹150 commemorative coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in a Folder/Blister pack. Additionally, it is also offered in a Proof Set with an MDF box packaging option. The Proof Set is priced at ₹7,325, and the UNC Set at ₹7,135, both offered in folder/blister packaging. The Proof Set with an MDF box is priced at ₹7,530. This coin is meticulously crafted from pure silver (99.9%), weighing 40 grams, with a diameter of 44 mm and featuring 200 serrations along the edge. Many collectors are eagerly looking forw...

The Union Minister for Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated the new corporate office of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), along with the Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, at the World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, on June 9, 2025. The event was also attended by Ms. Anuradha Thakur, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, members of the SPMCIL Board, senior officers of SPMCIL, and representatives from employee unions. In her keynote address, the Union Finance Minister lauded SPMCIL for achieving this significant milestone. She emphasized that the new corporate office would not only lead to substantial savings on lease rentals but also enhance administrative efficiency, internal coordination, and employee engagement. Smt. Sitharaman highlighted that SPMCIL has issued over 210 commemorative coins to date, including 105 in th...

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, unveiled a ₹100 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to mark the commissioning of the Jammu–Srinagar Railway Line , featuring the iconic Chenab Bridge , underscoring his commitment to enhancing rail infrastructure and connectivity in the region, on June 6, 2025. The ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries including Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways; Shri Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office; Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir; and Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, along with several other distinguished guests. Shri Narendra Modi remarked that the day’s event marked a grand celebration of India’s unity and determination. With the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi, he noted, the Kashmir Valley is now firmly integrated into India’s vast railway network. “We have always invoked Maa Bharati with deep reverence, saying ‘from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.’ Today, this vision h...

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is schedule to unveil a ₹100  commemorative coin  to mark the commissioning of the  Jammu–Srinagar Railway Line , featuring the iconic  Chenab Bridge  during the flagging off of the first train between Katra in Jammu and Srinagar on June 6, 2025. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Project (USBRL) on April 19, 2025, which includes the world’s tallest Chenab Rail Bridge and the Anji Khad Bridge. He was also set to flag off a special Kashmir edition of the Vande Bharat Express from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station to Srinagar. However, the event was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. This will mark Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after 'Operation Sindoor'—India’s precision airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan conducted on May 7, in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives,...