Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday chaired a high-level Quarterly Business Review meeting to accelerate India Post’s transition into a modern, parcel- and logistics-driven organisation. The Quarter 3 (Q3) review for FY 2025–26 was convened by the Department of Posts in…
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PM Modi to Visit Kerala on Jan 23, Launch Rail, Health Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on January 23, 2026, to inaugurate, lay foundation stones and flag off a series of major development projects in Thiruvananthapuram, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on infrastructure-led growth and inclusive development. According to an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the…
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“Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Empowering India’s Girls”
As India marks 11 years of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) on January 22, 2026, the landmark savings scheme stands tall as one of the country’s most impactful initiatives for the girl child. Launched in 2015 under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign, SSY was envisioned as more than a…
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Cabinet Extends Atal Pension Yojana Support Till 2031
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s social security framework, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) till the financial year 2030-31. The decision also includes an extension of government funding support for promotional and developmental…
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India Post Boosts Banking Access via 887 ATMs
New Delhi: In a significant push towards improving access to banking services and strengthening financial inclusion, the Department of Posts has revamped its ATM infrastructure by activating 887 automated teller machines across India. The newly operational ATMs, installed at post offices in different parts of the country, are designed to…
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PSBs Sanction ₹52,300 Cr to 3.96 Lakh MSMEs via Digital Loans
In a major boost for India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have sanctioned over ₹52,300 crore to more than 3.96 lakh MSME applicants under a digital credit assessment model. Launched in 2025, this initiative leverages digital footprints to deliver faster, paperless, and more efficient financing…
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EPF Withdrawal via UPI Soon: Labour Ministry Simplifies Access
The Union Labour Ministry is developing a system that will allow eight crore Employee Provident Fund (EPF) members to directly withdraw their money using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The project, expected to roll out by April 2026, aims to provide quicker access to funds, streamline the withdrawal process, and…
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Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Consultations with States, UTs
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the pre-budget consultation meeting with States and Union Territories (with Legislature) in New Delhi on 10 January 2026. The discussions focused on budget priorities for FY 2026-27, with a particular emphasis on capital investment schemes to support infrastructure and…
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India Post & MoRD Join Hands to Boost Rural Economy
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Department of Posts signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7th January 2026. The partnership aims to integrate financial services, logistics, and market access for Self Help Groups (SHGs), women…
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DoP, SIDBI Partner for Udyam Assist Verification
New Delhi – The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct Contact Point Verification (CPV) of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) registered on the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP)….