Gyan Bharatam, a flagship Ministry of Culture initiative with a budget of Rs. 491.66 crore (2025–2031), aims to survey, conserve, and digitize India's vast manuscript heritage.
NABARD, along with the Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors, launched the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge to strengthen climate resilience for India's rural and agricultural sectors.
The International Malaria Conference (IMC) 2026, held from March 7–9 in New Delhi, concluded with a global commitment to accelerate malaria elimination efforts.
Japan approved the world's first iPS cell-based therapy 'Amchepry' for Parkinson's disease, marking a historic milestone in regenerative medicine.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, replacing Kavinder Gupta who has been reassigned as Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
IndiGo co-founder Rahul Bhatia has taken charge as interim CEO of India's largest airline following the resignation of Pieter Elbers.
Veteran actor Amol Palekar will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) 2026, to be held in New Delhi from March 19–25.
No Smoking Day 2026 is observed on March 11, urging people worldwide to quit tobacco and embrace a healthier, smoke-free life.
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an International Airport to boost regional connectivity and economic growth.
PPVFRA has officially registered 'Nagauri Paan Methi' (Trigonella corniculata L.) as a Community Farmers' Variety, granting legal protection to farmers of Nagaur district, Rajasthan.