Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organized the National SC-ST Hub-Mega Awareness Programme on 23 February 2026 at D.K. Conventional Hall, Itanagar. The initiative aims to strengthen the MSME ecosystem by promoting entrepreneurship, providing access to government schemes, and facilitating…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Drives 6 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ Mission
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has issued directions to accelerate the creation of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–NRLM). The announcement came during a high-level review meeting at…
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Allocation of Rs. 5.01 lakh crore reported for welfare of women and girls in the gender budget statement of FY 2026-27,an increase of Rs. 11.55% over the GBS allocation of Rs. 4.49 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
New Delhi, February 18: The Union Budget 2026-27 has set a new milestone in India’s commitment to women’s welfare, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a record allocation of ₹5.01 lakh crore under the Gender Budget Statement (GBS). This marks an 11.55% increase over last year’s ₹4.49 lakh crore allocation,…
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Narendra Modi Signs First Files at Seva Teerth, Launches PM RAHAT Scheme
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a series of major policy approvals from his new office complex, Seva Teerth, marking a symbolic and operational shift in India’s governance framework. The decisions focus on strengthening healthcare access, empowering women, boosting farmers’ infrastructure, and accelerating startup growth. Seva…
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Monitoring Framework Boosts Scheme Performance
The Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF) has emerged as a key performance management tool for tracking and improving the implementation of government schemes in India. Designed to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency, the framework enables ministries and departments to systematically measure the outputs and outcomes of public spending, particularly for large-scale…
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NIFTEM Centres Strengthen Food Safety Under PMKSY
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Centres of Excellence are playing a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food safety and quality assurance ecosystem through modern testing infrastructure supported under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). These initiatives are significantly enhancing regulatory compliance, export competitiveness, and…
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Jan Aushadhi Kendras Expand Reach in Ladakh Under PMBJP Push
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) continues to strengthen India’s affordable healthcare ecosystem, with government data highlighting the presence and expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) in the Union Territory of Ladakh. As of December 31, 2025, three Jan Aushadhi Kendras are functional in Ladakh, while one has been…
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Bulk Drug Park Scheme Boosts India’s Pharma Manufacturing Push
India’s push to become self-reliant in pharmaceutical manufacturing has gained strong momentum under the Bulk Drug Park Scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at reducing dependence on imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key starting materials. Approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2020, the scheme focuses on building world-class…
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Government Expands Concessional Loan Support for Scheduled Castes
The Government of India has strengthened its commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of Scheduled Castes by expanding the provision of concessional loans through the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC). The move is aimed at improving access to affordable credit for self-employment, entrepreneurship, education, and income-generating activities among…
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PMFBY Expanded: States Can Add Wild Animal Damage Cover
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been strengthened further, allowing state governments to notify crop losses caused by wild animal attacks as an add-on insurance cover, the Centre informed Parliament on Monday. Comprehensive Risk Coverage Under PMFBY Introduced during the 2016–17 agricultural season, PMFBY provides comprehensive…