The Government of India has successfully electrified nearly all willing un-electrified households across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA), a milestone in providing universal energy access. Launched in October 2017, the scheme aimed to provide electricity connections to rural households and all willing poor…
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India Celebrates World Wetlands Day 2026 at Asola Bhatti
India celebrated World Wetlands Day 2026 at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, emphasising the critical role of wetlands in sustaining ecosystems, communities, and cultural heritage. Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighted that wetlands are the lifelines of the planet and central to India’s approach of integrating communities and culture…
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Shri Hari Shankar Verma Appointed Railway Board Member
Senior Indian Railways officer Shri Hari Shankar Verma has officially assumed charge as Member (Operations and Business Development), Railway Board, and Ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition at the apex policy-making body of Indian Railways, bringing in a seasoned professional with extensive…
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India Targets Global Biopharma Hub with SHAKTI
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27 has set the stage for India to emerge as a global biopharmaceutical hub with the launch of Biopharma SHAKTI, a ₹10,000 crore initiative over five years. The program aims to strengthen the country’s capabilities in biologics and biosimilars, reduce import dependence, and capture 5%…
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MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026: Youth to Engage with Union Budget
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a nationwide youth initiative aimed at enhancing understanding of the Union Budget among India’s young citizens. The initiative seeks to make budgetary provisions more accessible, relatable, and citizen-centric while linking them…
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India Unveils National Roadmap for Rural Tourism Development
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a comprehensive national strategy and roadmap for the development of rural tourism in India. The initiative aims to strengthen local tourism ecosystems, promote tribal homestays, and encourage sustainable and eco-friendly tourism practices across the country. Tribal Homestays Under PM-JUGA As part of…
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Skill India 2026 Restructure Empowers Marginalized
The Union Cabinet, on 7th February 2025, approved the continuation and restructuring of the Central Sector Scheme of Skill India Programme (SIP) for FY 2022-23 to 2025-26. The programme now comprises three key components: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0), Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), and…
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SAIL, RITES Partner on Diesel Loco Leasing & Maintenance
New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna public sector enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a Navratna CPSE, to improve diesel locomotive leasing and maintenance across its plants and mines. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency,…
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Miniratna-I Status Powers Yantra India’s Growth
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU). Praising the company’s rapid transformation into a profit-making corporate entity in just four years, the Minister highlighted YIL’s initiatives to increase turnover, promote indigenisation, and meet…
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India to Conduct Nationwide Survey on Migration 2026–27
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has announced a comprehensive Survey on Migration scheduled between July 2026 and June 2027. This nationwide survey aims to capture detailed data on migration patterns, reasons for movement, seasonal trends, return migration, and employment profiles of…