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oggy mornings and chilly nights are here again. As we bid farewell to the year 2008, we at the National Portal of India, thank you for your constant support and promise to keep up the good work to maintain your trust in the coming year ahead.

This year, we saw many changes to india.gov.in. New sections on topics such as Agriculture, Health and Senior Citizens were introduced and thousands of new users registered with the Portal.
National AIDS Control Programme: This month we focus on the National AIDS Control Programme, which had been introduced by the government to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. As there is no known scientific cure for this health condition, it is vital that people be made aware of prevention strategies. Today, there are many HIV positive people who continue living their lives with courage, perseverance and hope. They have an equal right to work and live a dignified life, for which they need the protection and support of society. Citizens need to lead by example and empower others by informing them about HIV/AIDS.
Ganga: Recently, the government has declared the River Ganga as the 'National River'. It has also decided to set up a Ganga River Basin Authority to promote sustainable use of water and reduce water pollution and floods. The Ganga occupies a special space in the hearts and minds of people around the country. Learn more about this national lifeline by visiting our Know India section.
 
 
Corporate Governance: Today, the implementation of good Corporate Governance practices has surfaced as an essential element in the business world. We have recently introduced a new 'Corporate Governance' module in the 'Business' section of our Portal to increase awareness among new entrepreneurs about this key business need. Basically, Corporate Governance is the use of a suitable management and control arrangement for a company. It includes rules that govern the power relationships between owners, management, employees, suppliers, customers and society. This section on 'Corporate Governance' provides information on the organizational and legal framework as well as the benefits and limitations of Corporate Governance. It also provides information on Corporate Governance guidelines and principles at the international level.
International Trade Trends: This feature of our business section offers you the latest figures about the state of Foreign Trade of the country. Check out the latest reviewed figures for 2007-08 as well as provisional numbers for imports, exports and trade deficit for the current financial year up to the month of August.
 
Id-Ul-Zuha

Meaning the 'Festival of Sacrifice', Id-ul Zuha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son at God's command. On this day, Muslims all over the country sacrifice an animal to show their faith to Allah.

Christmas

This festival marks the birth of Lord Jesus of Nazareth. It is celebrated by Christians with Midnight Mass, nativity scenes and distribution of traditional sweets. People also light up Christmas trees, big paper stars and lamps and await the arrival of free gifts from Santa Claus.

New Year:

Wish your family and friends on this festival with some of the beautiful e-greeting cards available at india.gov.in.
Latest Government Press Releases

The Government Press Release Section offers information about the latest happenings in the government sector in both English and Hindi. Also, check out the Photo Gallery section for images1 of government related events and functions released to the news media. One may also selectively subscribe to PIB press releases of a few Government Departments, by clicking here.
 
Did You Know?

It is possible to Lodge Complaints Against Specified Categories Of Officers with the Central Vigilance Commission online?

Browse through our How Do I? Section for more details about this and other e-facilities that are being brought out by the government to make the lives of citizens’ much simpler.
 
Newly Launched Government Websites
The government is always working to develop and introduce new websites for the benefit of citizens. Here is a look at some of the new launches this month -

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