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…
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PM Kisan SAMPADA: 1,607 Projects, 1,196 Done
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the flagship food processing scheme of the Government of India, has recorded steady progress in strengthening post-harvest infrastructure and value addition across the country. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 1,607 projects have been approved under various components of the scheme,…
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PM Vishwakarma SRI Fund Beneficiaries to Attend Republic Day 2026
The Ministry of Defence has invited beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, Khadi Vikas Yojana, and best-performing women artisans under the Mahila Coir Yojana as special guests to witness the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. A total of 100 PM Vishwakarma…
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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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PMGSY at 25: How Rural Roads Transformed India’s Villages
As India commemorates 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in 2025, the programme stands as one of the most transformative rural infrastructure initiatives since Independence. Launched on December 25, 2000, PMGSY was conceived to provide all-weather road connectivity to previously unconnected rural habitations, addressing a long-standing…
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National Commission for Minorities Celebrates Minorities Day 2025
for Minorities (NCM) celebrated Minorities Day on December 18, 2025, emphasizing the protection, welfare, and empowerment of religious minority communities in India. Leaders from six communities – Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) – participated, sharing insights on the role of minorities in nation-building and the importance of…