Press releaseRajya Sabha SecretariatSaturday, 15 August 2026
Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIS) Kolkata celebrate 80th Independence Day 2026 with patriotic zeal
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Government of India press release: Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIS) Kolkata celebrate 80th Independence Day 2026 with patriotic zeal
Key Facts
TypePress release
SourceRajya Sabha Secretariat (via PIB)
PublishedSaturday, 15 August 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionSunday, 16 August 2026via pib
Government of India press release: Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIS) Kolkata celebrate 80th Independence Day 2026 with patriotic zeal
Government of India press release: Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul...
DescriptionSunday, 16 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka
Government of India press release: Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIS) Kolkata celebrate 80th Independence Day 2026 with patriotic zeal
Government of India press release: Libraries under the Ministry of Culture, Asiatic Society Kolkata and The Maulana Abul...
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