Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, describing it as a significant milestone in India’s maritime journey and a strong endorsement of the country’s vision of self-reliance in defence. Responding to a post by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on social…
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Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹373 Crore Projects in Andaman & Nicobar
Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah, today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth ₹373 crore in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai, Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Lieutenant…
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India’s First Maritime NBFC SMFCL Begins Lending with ₹4,300 Cr
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company exclusively focused on the maritime sector, has formally commenced its lending operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolving maritime finance ecosystem. The corporation approved loan sanctions of approximately ₹4,300 crore at its 51st Board Meeting held on December…
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Govt Notifies ₹44,700 Cr Shipbuilding Schemes to Boost Capacity
In a major boost to India’s maritime ambitions, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified operational guidelines for two flagship initiatives aimed at revitalising the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem. With a combined financial outlay of ₹44,700 crore, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme…
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Lakshadweep Opens New Investment Avenues in Fisheries Sector
The Union Territory of Lakshadweep marked a major milestone in its economic journey as the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organised its first-ever Investors’ Meet to unlock the islands’ vast and untapped fisheries potential. Held on December 13, 2025, at Bangaram Island, the event showcased Lakshadweep as a promising…
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India–EU Ideathon Winners Tackle Marine Plastic
The India–European Union Ideathon on “Combating Marine Plastic Pollution” concluded in Bhubaneswar with three winning teams chosen for their practical, scalable ideas to track, remove and prevent plastic litter in marine and coastal ecosystems. The two-day finale, organised under the India–EU Trade & Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 and…
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Khadi Steals the Show at Navyug Khadi Fashion Show
The Navyug Khadi Fashion Show, staged at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, presented a contemporary vision of Khadi on November 29, 2025. Organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in collaboration with NIFT and FDCI, the event underlined the Prime Minister’s mantra …
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Revamped Inland Waterways to Power Northeast Growth: Sonowal
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said modernised inland waterways are unlocking new trade corridors for the Northeast, reducing logistics costs and expanding petroleum exports from Assam to Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Speaking at the North East Oil & Gas Conclave 2025, he underlined waterways’ role…
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Amit Shah: NCDC Disburses ₹95,200 Cr to Strengthen Cooperatives
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed the 92nd General Council Meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi, saying the cooperative sector has seen “unprecedented progress” and that NCDC has become a principal instrument in empowering cooperative societies nationwide. Record funding and…
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PM Modi to Visit Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu on Nov 19
New Delhi, 18 November 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on 19 November to participate in the Centenary celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi and to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore. The Prime Minister will also…