QNu Labs, one of the startups selected by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has launched world’s first and unique platform, QShield that enables seamless cryptography management across any environment — cloud, on-premises, or hybrid on the occasion of World Quantum Day today.
QShield empowers enterprises to protect their critical infrastructure at scale -Built with QNu’s patented Quantum Key Distribution (Armos), Quantum Random Number Generator (Tropos), Quantum Hardware Security Module (QHSM) and NIST-compliant Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), QShield provides an end-to-end solution for securing sensitive data in transit and at rest.
The launch of this platform adds one more step in India’s journey towards global leadership in quantum technology.
QShield enables various services like Qosmos for key generation, QConnect for secured connectivity, QVerse for secured collaboration, QSFS for secure file storage and sharing, and QVault for key management, empowering enterprises a pathway to quantum-safe their critical and diverse infrastructures. With unified management, flexible deployment options, and easy integration with 3rd party services, QShield empowers enterprises to protect their critical data today — making them ready for a quantum-secured future.
Incubated at IIT Madras Research Park in 2016, QNu Labs is revolutionizing cybersecurity with quantum-safe solutions, positioning India as a global leader in quantum cryptography.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 organised by NFSU in New Delhi PM Modi’s vision changed the entire landscape of the country’s criminal justice system
The use of forensic science is imperative to stop borderless crimes
In the coming decade, India will have the highest conviction rate in the world
It is important to make forensic science a part of the criminal justice system so that no injustice is done to both the accused and the complainant
7 campuses of National Forensic Sciences University have been built across the country, 9 more campuses will be built in another 6 months
The government is trying to make the society crime-free by finding solutions to all challenges using forensic sciences
NFSU is promoting trained manpower, research and indigenous technology
Posted On: 14 APR 2025 6:00PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in New Delhi today as the Chief Guest. The theme of the conference was ‘Role of Forensic Science in Effective Implementation of New Criminal Laws and Combating Terrorism’. The conference was attended by many dignitaries including Justice V Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Attorney General Shri R Venkataramani, Rajya Sabha MP and Chairman, Bar Council of India Shri Manan Kumar Mishra, Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan and Vice Chancellor, NFSU Dr. J. M. Vyas.
Paying tribute to Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that Babasaheb worked to finalize the Constitution of India. It was a Herculean task to finalize the Constitution after thousands of hours of intense discussion on every subject, but Babasaheb composed the Constitution by incorporating all aspects keeping in mind the needs of the country and with the idea of maintaining the relevance of the Constitution for many years. Shri Shah said that our Constitution is not just a book. It has a system for the protection of the body, property and honor of every citizen and forensic science is now playing a very useful role in strengthening the criminal justice system associated with the protection of these three.
Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we are striving to make the justice system people-centric and scientific. Efforts are also being made to ensure that those seeking justice get justice on time and also have the satisfaction of getting justice. Through this, our aim is to create a safe, capable and competent India. Union Home Minister said that to strengthen the criminal justice system, the Government of India has brought three new criminal laws in the form of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
Union Home Minister said that forensics is not a new idea in our country. Its detailed description is found in Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Kautilya’s Arthashashtra. Acharya Kautilya has guided the world in detail on topics like toxicology, identification of poison, body language of suspects, and identification of accused on the basis of speech.
Shri Amit Shah said that without forensic science, it is not possible to deliver timely justice and increase the rate of conviction. He said that the entire scenario of crime has changed today. Now criminals use different means of technology, information and communication, due to which crime has now become borderless. Earlier, crime used to happen in a small part of a district, state or country, but now crime has become borderless. Modern crimes now transcend city, state, national, and even international boundaries. In such a situation, the importance of forensic science has increased a lot. Shri Shah said that when PM Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat and he was the Home Minister, the seed of Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, planted by Shri Narendra Modi in 2009, has now grown into a banyan tree in the form of the National Forensic Sciences University — the first university of its kind in the world. He said that it is a matter of joy for him that when the National Forensic Sciences University was established on 1 October 2020, Shri Narendra Modi was the Prime Minister and he was the Home Minister of the country.
Union Home Minister said that PM Modi’s visionary leadership has brought significant transformation to the country’s criminal justice system. He emphasized that a system has been established where neither the accused nor the complainant is subjected to injustice. To ensure this balance, integrating forensic science into the criminal justice process is essential. Shri Shah highlighted that the steps taken in 2009 and 2020 to establish the Forensic Science University are not only producing skilled professionals but also paving the way for research across various fields. He noted that the university has become a trusted institution for forensic analysis in complex cases and has also evolved into a hub for equipping the country’s forensic laboratories with modern technology. He further added that the university offers a wide range of programs, including degree, diploma, PhD, and research courses. Additionally, it has developed and adopted numerous indigenous technologies and has created toolkits to supply these innovations to police forces across the nation.
Shri Amit Shah underlined that following the directive of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to get rid the country of colonial-era laws, work on finalizing new criminal laws was carried out between 2019 and 2024. He noted that extensive discussions during this period revealed the extent to which the outdated laws were harming India’s criminal justice system. He emphasized that if laws are not updated in accordance with changing times, they become obsolete and irrelevant. He added that the original intent of the old criminal laws was not to deliver justice to Indian citizens but to uphold British rule. In contrast, the three new criminal laws introduced under PM Modi’s leadership have been crafted by Indians, for the protection and justice of Indian citizens. Shri Shah said that this represents the most significant legal reform of the 21st century. He further explained that the new laws provide a legal foundation for the use of modern technology and have been designed with a forward-looking approach — incorporating not only current technologies but also anticipating technological developments for the next 100 years.
Union Home Minister said that the new laws have formally defined e-documents and e-summons. He explained that the method of technology used is irrelevant as long as the law recognizes e-documents, and similarly, once people accept e-summons, the mode of delivery no longer matters. He emphasized that technology has been integrated at every stage of the criminal justice process — from the crime scene to investigation, and through to the trial. Forensic investigation has been made mandatory for all crimes that carry a punishment of more than seven years. He expressed confidence that these changes will lead to India achieving the highest conviction rate in the world in the coming decade.
Shri Amit Shah said that the conviction rate in the country is currently stands at 54 per cent. He said that terrorism has been defined in the new laws. Voice logs and digital voice mail have also been given a place. Arrangements have also been made in BNSS to give legal basis to audio, video recordings, videography of forensic evidence and digital records in interrogation. Arrangements have been made to ensure justice within the stipulated period by setting time limits for the police, prosecution and judicial system. He said that its results have also started coming. In some cases, the rapist was convicted in 23 days and within 100 days the triple murder case was solved and the culprit was punished. Union Home Minister said that this was possible because technical evidence was recognized in the trial. He said that efforts have also been made to digitize the digital system of the entire country.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that today 100 per cent police stations in the country have been computerized through Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS). About 14 crore 19 lakh FIRs and their related documents have been made available online along with legacy data. 22 thousand courts have been equipped with the e-court facilities. Data of 2 crore 19 lakh is available through e-prison. Prosecution data of 1 crore 93 lakh cases is available through e-prosecution. 39 lakh forensic evidences are available online through e-forensics. He said that 16 lakh alerts have been generated from this. Fingerprints of 1 crore 53 lakh accused are available in the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS). These fingerprints have been shared with every police station. National Database of Human Trafficking Offender is also available. Shri Shah added that this data is separate right now, but in the next few years, the Home Ministry will hand over this data to the investigating teams using Artificial Intelligence. He said that then it will become very easy to formulate a strategy to prevent crime and it will also be very beneficial in controlling crime.
Union Home Minister said that due to the farsightedness of PM Modi, we had established the National Forensic Sciences University in the year 2020 itself, while three new criminal laws came into force in 2024. He said that seven campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University have been established in different states of the country. 9 more campuses will be established in the next 6 months. Apart from these, the establishment of 10 more campuses is proposed. Shri Shah said that there will be no state in the country where there is no campus of National Forensic Sciences University. We will work to make each campus the best unit in the world by giving it one subject. The students of the university will be helped in research and development so that they achieve heights in research and make the campus the best in the allotted subject. Home Minister said that after its completion, every year 36 thousand diploma and degree holder youth will pass out from these campuses and strengthen our criminal justice system.
Shri Amit Shah said that there is a need for 30,000 trained professionals to visit every crime scene where the punishment is more than seven years. He noted that each year, around 36,000 students will graduate from the National Forensic Sciences University, many of whom will go on to work in private forensic laboratories as well. He further mentioned that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is working on an agreement between private and government Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs), allowing certain samples received by government FSLs to also be analyzed by private labs. He added that NFSU is advancing into several emerging fields, including drone forensics, smart city forensics, marine forensics, and corporate forensics. Shri Shah also highlighted the growing international presence of NFSU, stating that around 240 foreign students are currently enrolled, and that the university will continue to expand globally in the coming years.
Union Home Minister emphasized the need to categorize offenders into habitual criminals, those driven to crime by circumstances, and those who committed crimes out of necessity. He stressed the importance of providing psychological counseling to such individuals within jails, with the goal of encouraging them to become responsible citizens. He expressed confidence that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India will be able to develop a robust forensic science-based system for prisoner rehabilitation within the next couple of years. Shri Shah also said that a Modus Operandi Bureau has been established, which will play a vital role in controlling crime by analyzing criminal behavior patterns.
Shri Amit Shah acknowledged that the country faces numerous challenges, many of which can be addressed through the effective use of forensic science. He called for close collaboration between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Forensic Sciences University to work toward building a crime-free society through scientific solutions. Union Home Minister said that, during the conference, young individuals were recognized for their outstanding performance in the hackathon and their efforts to promote the use of the Hindi language.
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The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, attended the 20th anniversary celebration ceremony of Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) in Zhuhai this afternoon (April 14).
Co-founded by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University, BNBU was the first university jointly established by the higher education sectors of the Mainland and Hong Kong. At the ceremony, Dr Choi expressed her heartfelt congratulations to BNBU. She said that BNBU adopts the undergraduate curriculum and teaching evaluation system of Hong Kong higher education institutions, setting a good example for joint provision of education services between the Mainland and Hong Kong.
Dr Choi noted that several Hong Kong higher education institutions have taken a proactive approach in providing education services in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Mainland cities, and strengthening co-operation by realising complementary advantages with their Mainland counterparts through the establishment of university alliances. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) supports Hong Kong higher education institutions to leverage the characteristics and competitive edges of Hong Kong’s higher education sector through formation of multilateral and cross-discipline partnerships in the GBA Mainland cities. By doing so, favourable conditions for scientific research and development, knowledge transfer and commercialisation can be created to facilitate research activities of high academic standard in the GBA.
She added that the HKSARG will continue to actively participate in and foster higher education co-operation in the GBA by assisting Hong Kong higher education institutions in exploring more flexible and innovative operation models. The HKSARG will also promote closer collaboration between Hong Kong higher education institutions and their campuses in the GBA Mainland cities, and facilitate the flow of faculty members and students, with a view to nurturing outstanding talent for the country’s development through synergising the complementary academic structures and facilities of Hong Kong and Mainland campuses.
Dr Choi also toured the various facilities of BNBU to understand the development situation of the campus.
She subsequently met the Mayor of the Zhuhai Municipal Government, Mr Wu Zetong; the Director of the Zhuhai Municipal Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Bureau, Ms Huang Cui; the Director of the Zhuhai Municipal Education Bureau, Mr Xi Enmin, and other officials to exchange views on education issues.
Dr Choi returned from Zhuhai to Hong Kong this evening.
To encourage innovative practices and recognise professionals delivering excellence in National Highway development, the sixth edition of ‘National Highways Excellence Awards 2023’ (NHEA 2023) will be held on 15th April 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari along with Shri Ajay Tamta, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ministry of Road Transport & Highways; Shri Harsh Malhotra, Hon’ble Minister of State for MoRTH & Corporate Affairs; Shri V Umashankar, Secretary at MoRTH; senior officials from MoRTH, NHAI and other stakeholders will grace the occasion.
NHEA 2023 will serve as a platform to commemorate remarkable achievements within the National Highway infrastructure sector and recognize professionals as well as stakeholders for their contribution in construction & maintenance of the best-performing National Highway assets across the country.
The daylong event will also feature various ‘Panel Discussions’ with domain experts and will delve into topics such as emerging technologies in Highway construction, highway development in hilly terrains, and the global competitiveness of Indian construction companies.
‘National Highway Excellence Awards’ were institutionalized in 2018 by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, with an aim to incentivize and encourage key stakeholders and to create a spirit of healthy competition amongst all the stakeholders involved in the development of National Highway infrastructure in the country.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
In response to media enquiries about a Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom (UK) having been denied entry earlier, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (April 14) issued the following statement:
A HKSAR Government spokesman said that it is the Government’s standing policy not to comment on individual cases. The Immigration Department will deal with each case in accordance with the relevant law and immigration policy. It is the duty of immigration officer to ask questions to ascertain that there is no doubt about the purpose of any visit. The person concerned knows best what he or she has done. It will be unhelpful to the person’s case if the person refuses to answer questions put to him or her for that purpose.
In addition, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today afternoon met with the Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security, UK, Mr Douglas Alexander, who is visiting Hong Kong, to exchange views on the matter. Mr Chan also reiterated the stance of the HKSAR Government during the meeting.
NCSC celebrates Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti 2025, themed ‘A Journey of 75 years of Constitution of India’, in New Delhi Youth must imbibe Ideals of Babasaheb and contribute to building an Inclusive and Progressive India: Dr. Virendra Kumar
True Nation-building is possible only when every Citizen enjoys Equal Rights, Opportunities, and Dignity: Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
Posted On: 14 APR 2025 8:47PM by PIB Delhi
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in a celebration on his 135th Birthday Anniversary, in New Delhi today. The primary theme of the event was – ‘A Journey of 75 years of Constitution of India’.
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, presided over the event as the Chief Guest and Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs & Law and Justice as the Guest of Honour. Other dignitaries on dais included Shri Kishor Makwana, Chairman, NCSC, asking with Commission Members, Shri Love Kush Kumar and Shri Vaddapalli Ramchander.
In his keynote address, Dr. Virendra Kumar narrated the numerous contributions of Babasaheb Ambedkar addressing the welfare of the community, while being the Chief Architect of the Constitution of India. The mantras of social Equality, Liberty and fraternity were reiterated in detail for the present and future generations. He reflected on the immense personal sufferings and social humiliation endured by Dr. Ambedkar, which only strengthened his resolve to fight for justice, dignity, and equality for all. The Minister called upon the youth to imbibe the ideals of Babasaheb and contribute to building an inclusive and progressive India. The first ever such celebration by NCSC on account of 75 years of Journey of the Constitution of India on such a scale was applauded and appreciated by the Minister.
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal lauded Dr. Ambedkar’s role as the architect of the Indian Constitution and stressed the importance of legal empowerment and representation for Scheduled Castes in all spheres of life. The sufferings and learning from the life history of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life was narrated by Minister for enlightening the youth of the country. He further emphasized that equality was the cornerstone of Dr. Ambedkar’s vision, and true nation-building is possible only when every citizen enjoys equal rights, opportunities, and dignity.
Addressing the gathering, Chairperson (NCSC) highlighted Dr. Ambedkar’s enduring contributions to education, self-respect, and character-building among the marginalized communities. He reaffirmed NCSC’s resolve to safeguard the constitutional rights of Scheduled Castes and ensure their holistic development through policy advocacy, awareness, and active monitoring. Member (NCSC) Shri Love Kush Kumar, emphasized the transformative role Dr. Ambedkar played in laying the foundation for a just and equitable society. Member Shri Vaddapalli Ramchander reflected on Dr. Ambedkar’s relentless struggle against caste-based discrimination and his efforts to enshrine social justice in the Constitution.
Earlier in his welcome address, Secretary (NCSC), Shri G. Srinivas briefly highlighted the efforts of the present Commission in improving the complaint handling, transparency and continuous response/update to petitioners. The NCSC in its endeavors to reach out to SC communities has been undertaking various steps as part of its prime responsibilities delegated under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution, he informed.
During the event, a new NCSC Website was inaugurated by Dr. Virendra Kumar. The event also featured screening of clips on Dr. Ambedkar’s life and felicitation of the dignitaries. The true copy of the Constitution of India was on display along with a digital display of prominent books on Babasaheb Ambedkar.
The celebrations witnessed wide participation from MP’s/Ex MP’s, Members of all other Commissions, Presidents/General Secretaries from various Associations, CMD/MD/ED/Directors from PSB’s/PSU’s, Educational Institutes/Universities and other Dignitaries, Scholars, Social Justice Advocates from across the country.
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SDEV congratulates teams from DEVB and works departments on outstanding achievements at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva The Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the teams from the Works Branch of the DEVB, the EMSD and the DSD for winning multiple awards. She said, “The DEVB and works departments have been continuously promoting technological transformation and actively adopting innovative technologies. This has not only significantly enhanced the operational efficiency of public works projects and services, but also effectively improved the cost-effectiveness. The teams have been dedicated and committed to striving for excellence in technological research and its transformation into practical solutions. The awards received in this international mega event fully demonstrated that their efforts and accomplishments have been recognised internationally.”
The Two-Phase Immersion Cooling System for High Performance Computer Workstation, which was jointly developed by the EMSD and the Civil Aviation Department (CAD), won the prize of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, marking the first time that departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government have received this prize. The system provides highly efficient heat dissipation capability by immersing heat-generating computer components into a sealed container filled with non-conductive cooling liquid. This not only improves equipment performance and extends the equipment life time, but also achieves more efficient energy saving. The system has been successfully applied in the CAD’s air traffic control tower simulator.
The Secretary for Development also appreciated that the SmartEye, a remote site supervision system and integrated site management platform developed by the Works Branch of the DEVB, has won awards. This system adopts advanced technologies, including 4D LiDAR and AI for real-time monitoring of construction projects, ensuring quality and site safety while enhancing supervision efficiency. It has been successfully applied in several public works projects.
The Mosaic Model Map (M³) project by the DSD was awarded the gold medal with the congratulations of jury. This real-time territorial flood risk visualisation system leveraging Hydraulic Model Pre-run, Scenario Mapping and Mosaic Compilation technologies will facilitate the DSD in timely resource deployment for speedy responses to possible flood situations under adverse weather. The Integration of AI and Optical Fiber Technology for district cooling/heating system plants by the EMSD and the Tracking Solution for Outdoor Activity Safety by the EMSD in collaboration with the CAD also garnered gold medals with the congratulations of jury. Issued at HKT 21:00
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Shri Rampal Kashyap from Kaithal today in Yamunanagar, Haryana. Shri Modi was humbled to learn that Shri Kashyap who had taken a vow 14 years ago to refrain from wearing footwear until he met the Prime Minister after his election to office. He urged citizens to focus their energy on meaningful actions linked to social work and nation building.
In separate posts on X, he wrote:
“At today’s public meeting in Yamunanagar, I met Shri Rampal Kashyap Ji from Kaithal. He had taken a vow 14 years ago- that he will only wear footwear after I became PM and he got to meet me.
I am humbled by people like Rampal Ji and also accept their affection but I want to request everyone who takes up such vows – I cherish your love…please focus on something that is linked to social work and nation building!”
“हरियाणा के यमुनानगर में आज कैथल के रामपाल कश्यप जी से मिलने का सौभाग्य मिला। इन्होंने 14 वर्ष पहले एक व्रत लिया था कि ‘मोदी जब तक प्रधानमंत्री नहीं बन जाते और मैं उनसे मिल नहीं लेता, तब तक जूते नहीं पहनूंगा।’ मुझे आज उनको जूते पहनाने का अवसर मिला। मैं ऐसे सभी साथियों की भावनाओं का सम्मान करता हूं, परंतु मेरा आग्रह है कि वो इस तरह के प्रण लेने के बजाए किसी सामाजिक अथवा देशहित के कार्य का प्रण लें।”
“The Lucknow CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) bench was established way back in 1987, but it got its own office building only now after 38 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi”, says Dr Jitendra Singh In a thoughtful move to mark the Ambedkar Jayanti commemorating the memory of the father of Indian constitution, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today jointly inaugurated the Lucknow CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) building in the Gomti Nagar area of the city;
All the Central institutes in the State have recorded major breakthroughs in last ten years under PM Modi, said the Minister adding that their public outreach has also increased which is evident from the fact that one of the Lucknow institutes also found mention in Amitabh Bachhan’s popular show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’
Posted On: 14 APR 2025 7:17PM by PIB Delhi
LUCKNOW, April 15: The Lucknow CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) bench was established way back in 1987, but it got its own office building only now after 38 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This observation was made by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also the Minister Incharge DoPT (Department of Personnel & Training) which is the administrative Ministry of CAT.
In a thoughtful move to mark the Ambedkar Jayanti commemorating the memory of the father of Indian constitution, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today jointly inaugurated the Lucknow CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) building in the Gomti Nagar area of the city.
The entire project at the cost of about Rs 25 crore was accomplished through Central funds by DoPT (Department of Personnel & Training) of which the Minister Incharge is Dr Jitendra Singh.
The new CAT premises in the capital city of Lucknow marks a significant milestone for the administrative justice system.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh noted that the Tribunal had been functioning from rented premises since its inception in 1987 and that the new facility reflects the rapid progress achieved under the double-engine government model led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh. “This inauguration is one of the many examples of how far we’ve come under this collaborative governance approach,” the Minister said.
Highlighting CAT’s mission of ensuring justice that is affordable, accessible, and efficient, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Tribunal has disposed of over 8.88 lakh cases out of nearly 9.6 lakh filed since its inception in 1985, achieving a disposal rate of about 93%.
The Minister emphasised that with a filing fee of just ₹50 and provisions allowing litigants to appear without a lawyer, CAT embodies the principle of justice at the doorstep.
The Minister also underlined the Tribunal’s consistent track record of judicial excellence, with many of its decisions upheld by High Courts and the Supreme Court.
Describing the new building as more than just a structure, Dr. Jitendra Singh said it symbolises the Tribunal’s enduring commitment to reform, justice, and transparency. The space is designed to foster a conducive atmosphere for judicial work, reflecting the evolution of CAT from a challenging early phase to a respected institution in the country’s administrative justice system.
As judicial work commences from this new location, the development stands as yet another testament to the Centre-State synergy in Uttar Pradesh, and the sustained efforts to strengthen institutional infrastructure across the country.
Vision of Dr B R Ambedkar Shaped the Constitution of India that Reflects the Soul of Bharat”: Sarbananda Sonowal Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 135th Birth Anniversary
“Spirit of Equality, Fraternity and Justice that Dr Ambedkar Championed Reiterated as the Guiding Principle towards Viksit Bharat”: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Posted On: 14 APR 2025 7:29PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal called upon the youth to do further research and study the works of Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for his invaluable contributions, sacrifice and painstaking effort in shaping the modern day democracy of the Republic of India.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sonowal attended a commemorative programme to mark the 135th Birth Anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the father of Indian Constitution, in Dibrugarh today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Baba Bhimrao Ambedkar ji’s tireless efforts to build an egalitarian society based on law laid the very foundation of modern India. His vision of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity continues to guide our collective journey towards Viksit Bharat. Dr. Ambedkar ji did not merely draft a Constitution—he gave us a blueprint for an inclusive, empowered nation where every citizen has dignity and opportunity. The vision of Dr B R Ambedkar shaped the constitution of India which reflects the soul of Bharat. Ambedkar ji’s mantra of social harmony and constitutional morality remains our compass in shaping a just and developed India.”
Dignitaries and speakers present on the occasion paid tribute to the unparalleled contributions of Dr Ambedkar and remembered his legacy. Emphasising his vision for a just, progressive, and inclusive India, they urged everyone to actively participate in building a developed and equitable nation. The message of equality, fraternity, and justice that Dr Ambedkar championed was reiterated as the guiding path for a stronger society.
Adding further, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “During the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the profound legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has received the recognition it truly deserves. On this Ambedkar Jayanti, I urge the youth of our nation to reflect upon Babasaheb’s monumental role in shaping the Indian Constitution — a document rooted in equality, justice, and the rule of law. His ideals continue to guide us in building an inclusive and egalitarian society, which forms the cornerstone of a truly Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
The event was jointly hosted by Dibrugarh District Scheduled Caste Council, All Assam Ravidas Youth Students Union, Dibrugarh District Committee and the Harijan Branch Committee. Rituparna Baruah, Chairman of Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC); Saikat Patra, Mayor of Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC); Ujjal Phukan, Deputy Mayor of DMC; Asim Hazarika, Chairman of Dibrugarh Development Authority (DDA); and Dulal Bora, President of BJP Dibrugarh District, among other notable figures were present on the occasion.