In a strategic move to enhance India’s energy security and economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has executed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for three commercial coal blocks Dhulia North, Mandakini B, and Pirpainti Barahat. These blocks were awarded under the 13th round…
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Union Minister Inaugurates Labour Codes Meet
Jaipur, 14 January 2026: Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated a two-day Regional Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Secretaries of States/UTs today in Jaipur. The conference aims to facilitate effective implementation of the four Labour Codes and deliberates on schemes such as…
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G-RAM-G Mission Rooted in Evidence, Not Assumptions: Jitendra Singh
The Viksit Bharat Energy for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin), popularly known as G-RAM-G, is firmly grounded in evidence, experience and ground realities rather than assumptions or apprehensions, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised…
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SWAMIH Fund Revives Housing Sector, Protects Homebuyers
The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund, launched in November 2019, has successfully protected homebuyers’ interests while reviving stalled housing projects and boosting the economy. Managed by SBI Ventures Limited, SWAMIH provides last-mile financing to distressed residential projects, easing the burden on middle-class families. Key Achievements…
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Cabinet Clears ₹19,142 Cr Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot Expressway
The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane, access-controlled greenfield Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra at a capital cost of ₹19,142 crore. The 374-kilometre project will be developed under the Build–Operate–Transfer (Toll) mode and is a major step towards…
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Cabinet Clears ₹1,526 Cr NH-326 Upgrade in Odisha
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a major infrastructure project for Odisha with the widening and strengthening of National Highway-326. The project covers the stretch from kilometre 68.600 to kilometre 311.700 and will be executed on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode at a total…
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NIFTEM-K Signs MoU to Implement PM Vikas Skill Scheme
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, has taken a significant step towards empowering minority youth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the PM Vikas Scheme. The agreement was formalised on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi,…
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Supreme Court Sets Aravalli Mining Boundaries
The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated November–December 2025, has approved scientifically robust definitions for Aravalli Hills and Ranges to regulate mining activities and protect ecology. This decision comes after a comprehensive report by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), based on inputs from multiple…
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PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of Namrup Urea Plant in Assam
Dibrugarh (Assam): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described Assam as a rising growth engine of developed India as he performed the Bhoomi Poojan of a new ammonia-urea fertilizer plant at Namrup. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister said the long-standing demand of Namrup and Dibrugarh was finally being…
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₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Package to Create 22 Lakh Jobs
The Union Government has approved a comprehensive ₹69,725 crore Shipbuilding and Ship Recycling Package aimed at transforming India into a globally competitive maritime manufacturing hub. The package adopts a four-pillar strategy focusing on domestic capacity expansion, maritime financing, shipyard development, skilling, and systemic reforms. The announcement was made by Union…