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Government initiatives across multiple sectors are accelerating India's economic development and bolstering investor confidence. Recent policy actions include significant investments in rural infrastructure and heritage preservation, alongside ongoing efforts to streamline business processes through reforms like the MSME Development Amendment Bill. Furthermore, the government is actively promoting technological advancements, evidenced by approvals for electronics manufacturing and a focus on AI and digital governance, alongside substantial support for the defence and space sectors. These developments signal a continued emphasis on domestic growth and strategic self-reliance, potentially creating opportunities across various industries while also requiring businesses to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.
Ministry of Culture Concludes Har Ghar Tiranga 2026
Ministry of Culture organized Har Ghar Tiranga Concert featuring B Praak at Bharat Mandapam to conclude nationwide campaign.
Campaign recorded 8.27 crore selfies uploaded on portal, surpassing previou
87 Proposals Received Under BHAVYA Scheme Phase-I
Ministry of Commerce received 87 industrial development proposals from states/UTs under BHAVYA Scheme's first round.
Proposals will be evaluated on connectivity, infrastructure quality, industrial eco
Government Approves 20 Industrial Nodes Under NICDP
Government of India has approved 20 industrial nodes under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme with ₹16,172.95 crore sanctioned for development.
Four projects have been completed wi
Permanent Magnets Subsidiary Gets ECMS Approval
Permanent Magnets Ltd's wholly owned subsidiary Quantum Magnetics received approval under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
The approval enables manufacturing of Neodymium Magnets
Ministry Commits to PM Modi's Shakti Ki Saptadhara Vision
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan led a pledge program to implement PM Modi's 'Shakti Ki Saptadhara' vision for agricultural and rural development.
The government announced achievement of creating
Chhattisgarh BharatNet Program Gets ₹3,942 Crore Support
Digital Bharat Nidhi approved ₹3,942 crore financial support for Amended BharatNet Program implementation in Chhattisgarh.
The program will cover 11,682 Gram Panchayats and provide on-demand connectiv
Jitendra Singh Highlights AI, Digital Governance Transformation
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized AI, quantum tech, cybersecurity, and digital tools are rapidly transforming governance processes.
63 officers have entered government through lateral entry
UIDAI Completes 2 Crore Biometric Updates for Students
UIDAI completed over 2 crore mandatory biometric updates for school children aged 5-17 years through a nationwide drive.
The initiative covered 1.56 lakh schools using UDISE+ integration and school-le
RVNL Q1 FY27 PAT Rises 21.7% YoY to ₹155 Crore
RVNL held its Q1 FY2026-27 earnings conference call to discuss quarterly results, featuring management participants including the CMD and Directors.
The company reported standalone PAT growth of 21.72
India Youth Development Programs Achieve Significant Scale
Government reports 2.22 crore youth registered on MY Bharat platform with 1.52 lakh volunteering opportunities as of July 2026.
Education system serves 24.72 crore students across 14.67 lakh schools w
India Ease of Doing Business Reforms Progress Report
Government reports major progress in business reforms including 8.29 lakh approvals through National Single Window System and 2.47 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups.
MSME support initiatives show signifi
India Ease of Doing Business Reforms Progress Report
Government reports major progress in business reforms including 8.29 lakh approvals through National Single Window System and 2.47 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups.
MSME support initiatives show signifi
Government Reports Women Empowerment Program Achievements
Government reports comprehensive women empowerment achievements across health, education, and economic programs with detailed beneficiary statistics.
Financial inclusion initiatives show massive scale
India Rural Tribal Development Programs Achievements Report
Direct fiscal transfers to gram panchayats increased from ₹2.36 lakh crore to ₹4.35 lakh crore under 16th Finance Commission.
Jal Jeevan Mission achieved 15.91 crore household tap water connections an
Government Invests ₹10,400+ Crore in Heritage Revival
Government launched multiple schemes investing over ₹10,400 crore in tourism infrastructure and heritage conservation across India.
Archaeological Survey of India safeguards 3,686 monuments with ₹374
India Defence Budget Grows 3.1-Fold to ₹7.85 Lakh Crore
India's defence budget surged 3.1-fold from ₹2.53 lakh crore in 2013–14 to ₹7.85 lakh crore in 2026–27, with capital expenditure rising 2.3-fold to ₹2.19 lakh crore.
Defence production hit record ₹1.7
India's Space Economy Valued at $9 Billion with 440 Startups
India's space economy valued at $9 billion in 2026, projected to reach $40-45 billion in a decade with private investment surging six-fold to $618.5 million.
Space sector reforms opened private partic
India Achieves Naxal-Free Status in 2026
India declared effectively free from Left-Wing Extremism with no LWE-affected districts as of March 2026, marking a historic internal security milestone.
Naxal-related incidents declined sharply from
MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 Passed
Parliament passed the MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 to update the 2006 Act, introducing reforms for payment constraints, dispute resolution, and compliance simplification.
MSMEs contribute 31.1
MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 Passed
Parliament passed the MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 to update the 2006 Act, introducing reforms for payment constraints, dispute resolution, and compliance simplification.
MSMEs contribute 31.1
India e-Courts Project Digitizes Judiciary with AI
Government's e-Courts Mission Mode Project transformed India's paper-based judiciary into digital system with 753 crore pages digitized.
Phase III achievements include 1,806 e-Sewa Kendras, 4.18 crore
India Launches ₹84,084 Crore Offshore Exploration Scheme
Government approves Samudra Manthan scheme with ₹84,084 crore Phase-I outlay through FY 2030-31 to boost offshore hydrocarbon exploration.
Scheme targets adding over 600 MMTOE reserves and raising dom
India's Electric Vehicle Ecosystem Growth and Policy Support
India's EV sales grew 46x since 2016 to 2.3 million units in 2025, with exports surging from $1.2M to $84M between 2020-2024.
Government schemes including PM E-DRIVE (₹10,900 crore), PLI-Auto (₹2,377
National Handloom Day 2026 Celebrates 35.22 Lakh Weavers
National Handloom Day 2026 recognizes India's 35.22 lakh handloom workers, over 72% being women, with deep historical roots dating to Indus Valley civilization.
Government support includes ₹205 crore
India Rural Tribal Welfare Schemes Progress Report
Direct fiscal transfers to gram panchayats increased from ₹2.36 lakh crore to ₹4.35 lakh crore under the 16th Finance Commission.
Rural development budget rose from ₹87,765 crore to ₹2.73 lakh crore a
India Youth Development Initiatives Progress Report 2026
Government reports 2.22 crore youth registered on MY Bharat platform for volunteering and skilling opportunities as of July 2026.
Education system serves 24.72 crore students across 14.67 lakh schools
India Ease of Doing Business Reforms Progress Report
Government reports significant progress in business reforms with National Single Window System granting 8.29 lakh approvals and Udyam MSME registrations reaching 9.27 lakh.
Credit support schemes show
India UDISE+ 2025-26 School Education Report
UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students across India's education system.
Key improvements include favorable 24:1 pupil-teacher ratio, reduced dro
Government Reports Women Empowerment Program Achievements
Government reports comprehensive women empowerment achievements across health, education, and economic sectors with detailed program metrics.
Key initiatives show 5.13 crore PMMVY beneficiaries, 58.90
India Defence Sector Achieves Record Growth and Self-Reliance
India's defence budget grew 3.1-fold to ₹7.85 lakh crore in 2026–27 from ₹2.53 lakh crore in 2013–14, with capital expenditure rising 2.3-fold to ₹2.19 lakh crore.
Defence production reached ₹1.78 lak
India Defence Sector Achieves Record Growth and Self-Reliance
India's defence budget grew 3.1-fold to ₹7.85 lakh crore in 2026–27 from ₹2.53 lakh crore in 2013–14, with capital expenditure rising 2.3-fold to ₹2.19 lakh crore.
Defence production reached ₹1.78 lak
India Coconut Sector Exports Hit ₹7,038 Crore in FY26
India's coconut exports surged 62% to ₹7,038.35 crore (USD 794.70M) in 2025-26, expanding from traditional products to value-added items like virgin coconut oil.
The Coconut Development Board implemen
PAIMANA Platform Monitors ₹40.54 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects
PAIMANA web platform monitors 1,847 ongoing Central Sector infrastructure projects worth ₹40.54 lakh crore with 54.18% expenditure achieved.
Performance Monitoring Dashboard tracks 165 indicators acro
PAIMANA Platform Monitors ₹40.54 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects
PAIMANA web platform monitors 1,847 ongoing Central Sector infrastructure projects worth ₹40.54 lakh crore with 54.18% expenditure achieved.
Performance Monitoring Dashboard tracks 165 indicators acro
India's Healthcare Achievements: 45.5 Crore Ayushman Cards Issued
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY provided Rs 1.92 lakh crore coverage for 12.69 crore hospitalizations since 2018, with 45.5 crore health cards issued.
National Health Mission improved maternal mortality to 87/
MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 Passed
Parliament passed MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 updating 2006 Act to align with sector needs.
Key reforms include mandatory TReDS platform payments for CPSEs, faster dispute resolution timeline
MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 Passed
Parliament passed MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 updating 2006 Act to align with sector needs.
Key reforms include mandatory TReDS platform payments for CPSEs, faster dispute resolution timeline
Indian Judiciary e-Courts Project Digital Transformation
Indian government's e-Courts Mission Mode Project has digitized judiciary with 753 crore pages of court records digitized since 2014.
Project achieved 1,806 e-Sewa Kendras, 4.18 crore remote hearings,
CPGRAMS Transforms Public Grievance Redressal with Digital Innovation
CPGRAMS handles 27 lakh annual grievances with 15-day average resolution time, down from 157 days in 2014.
Platform integrates AI, supports 22 languages, and connects 1.09 lakh grievance officers acro
India Handloom Sector 2026: 3.52M Workers, ₹1,331Cr Exports
India's handloom sector employs 3.52 million workers with 72% women participation and generated ₹1,331 crore exports in 2025-26.
Government allocated ₹405 crore for NHDP and RMSS schemes in 2026-27, s
India Achieves Naxal-Free Status After Decade-Long Campaign
India declared effectively free from Left-Wing Extremism with zero LWE-affected districts by March 2026, down from 126 in 2014.
Violence reduced sharply with incidents falling from 870 in 2014 to 33 i
Union Cabinet Approves ₹36,441 Crore Khelo India Revamp
Union Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme with ₹36,441 crore outlay for 2026-27 to 2030-31 to create athlete development pathway from grassroots to global excellence.
Scheme has established 3
Defence Ministry Notifies Sixth Indigenisation List of 405 Items
DDP notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore.
The list includes 16 ICG items and 389 DPSU ite
Acutaas Chemicals Receives ECMS Incentive Approval
Acutaas Chemicals received approval for a government incentive package under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
The company is eligible for incentives up to 25% of its ₹119.12 cror
Jyoti CNC Rs 1,020 Cr Meity Scheme Approval
Jyoti CNC Automation received Meity approval for a Rs 1,020.65 Cr capital investment proposal under the Electronic Components Manufacturing Scheme.
The 5-year investment is for capacity expansion and
MSME Ministry Participates in Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
Ministry of MSME organized a program on 13 August 2026 to promote patriotism and national unity through the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Secretary distributed National Flags to officials and encouraged
Protean Wins ₹5.99 Crore Arunachal Govt Contract
Protean eGov Technologies received a ₹5.99 crore contract from Arunachal Pradesh government for a family registry platform.
The project involves 12 months of implementation followed by 36 months of ma
Tech-Driven Pension Services Save Resources, Says Minister
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized technology-driven pension services' efficiency and resource savings at the 9th National ANUBHAV Awards ceremony.
The ANUBHAV initiative has collected over 14,000 experien
Jai Balaji Q1 FY27 PAT Rises 21% YoY
Jai Balaji reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹1,683 crore with PAT up 21% YoY to ₹85 crore, driven by strong ferroalloy performance.
Management highlighted subdued near-term DI pipe demand due to slow gover
Shivraj Chouhan Leads Sapt Dhara Pledge for Agriculture
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will administer a 'Sapt Dhara of Shakti' pledge to ministry officials on August 18 at Pusa campus.
The meeting aims to create a roadmap for agriculture and rural d
Shivraj Chouhan Leads Sapt Dhara Pledge for Rural Development
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to administer 'Sapt Dhara of Shakti' pledge on August 18 focusing on agriculture and rural development roadmap.
Government aims to expand Lakhpati Didi program fro
India UDISE+ 2025-26 School Education Progress Report
UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students, showing improved educational metrics.
Gross Enrolment Ratio reached 71.7% at Secondary stage with favora
Fisheries Department Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Sector Achievements
Department of Fisheries celebrated 80th Independence Day, highlighting sector's role in providing livelihoods to 3 crore people.
India ranks as world's second-largest fish producer with 8% global outp
Solex Energy Q1 FY27 Revenue Up 1.8% YoY
Solex Energy reported Q1 FY27 total revenue of ₹2,656.3 million, a 1.8% YoY increase, with PAT declining 66.6% to ₹82.6 million.
The company maintains a robust order book of ₹3,400 crore and announced
DoPPW Organizes 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony
Department of Pension to hold 9th National Anubhav Awards and 60th Pre-Retirement Workshop on August 17, 2026.
Dr. Jitendra Singh to confer awards to 15 retiring employees for nation-building contribu
Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹5,755 Crore Rajasthan Projects
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 944 development projects worth ₹5,755 crore across 15 districts of Rajasthan.
Shah unveiled a 21-foot statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee costing ₹1.5 cr
NFSC Fellowship Aids Priyanga G's Ph.D. Research
Ministry of Social Justice highlights NFSC fellowship supporting Priyanga G's Ph.D. research.
Fellowship provided ₹10,000-15,000 for research materials and enabled international conference attendance.
West Bengal PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra Coverage Report
PMBI confirms no proposal received from West Bengal for 469 new Jan Aushadhi Kendras expansion.
West Bengal has 1,014 operational JAKs with 715 located across 217 blocks as of June 2026.
128 out of 34
PMBJP Reaches 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by June 2026
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers reported 20,149 PMBJP Jan Aushadhi Kendras operational nationwide as of June 30, 2026.
Uttar Pradesh leads with 4,226 Kendras, followed by Karnataka (1,720) a
PM Modi Urges Indian Pharma Top-Five Global Entry
PM Modi calls for Indian pharma companies to rank among world's top five during Independence Day address.
Emphasizes building globally recognized Indian brands across pharmaceuticals, consulting, and
Himachal Pharma MSMEs Receive ₹85.35 Crore Government Support
Government approved ₹37.4 crore grants for two common facility projects in Solan's pharmaceutical cluster under APICF sub-scheme.
Released ₹19.53 crore to Welzo R&D for completed testing laboratory an
Himachal Pradesh Bulk Drug Park ₹1000 Crore Status Update
Department of Pharmaceuticals sanctioned ₹1000 crore for Himachal Pradesh Bulk Drug Park development in Haroli, Una district.
Infrastructure progress includes 60% completion of water systems and 10-12
Odisha Excluded from Central Bulk Drug Park Scheme
The Cabinet approved a scheme in March 2020 to establish three Bulk Drug Parks to reduce manufacturing costs through shared infrastructure.
Thirteen states submitted proposals, with Gujarat, Himachal
PM Janaushadhi Bihar FY26: 410 Kendras, ₹219cr Sales
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana opened 410 Kendras in Bihar during FY 2025-26, including 309 in rural areas and 3 in government hospitals.
Sales of ₹219.18 crore generated estimated ci
Department of Pharmaceuticals Hosts 9th India Medical Device 2026
Department of Pharmaceuticals and FICCI hosting 9th India Medical Device conference on August 7-8, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Conference themed 'Towards Viksit Bharat: Advancing India as Global
PMBJP Medicine Sales Reach ₹4,274 Crore Over Two Years
PMBJP achieved total sales of ₹4,274.66 crore at MRP during FY2024-25 and FY2025-26, with ₹2,252.19 crore in the most recent year.
77 Jan Aushadhi Kendras operational in Himachal Pradesh as of June 20
PM Modi Announces AI Skilling, Nuclear Power, Semiconductor Plants
PM Modi announced AI skilling for 1 crore youth and a new target of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis to boost rural economy.
India targets 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 with five new reactors planned wi
Modi's 2047 Viksit Bharat Vision Outlined
PM Modi outlines India's vision to become a developed Viksit Bharat by 2047, citing unprecedented progress over the last 12 years.
Highlights semiconductor manufacturing progress with plants started,
PM Modi Highlights India's 60% Wild Elephant Population
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated World Elephant Day, celebrating India's ecological heritage.
India hosts over 60% of the world's wild Asian elephant population across 33 Elephant Reserves.
M
PM Modi Outlines Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision
PM Modi presents a comprehensive vision to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, citing 25 crore citizens lifted from poverty and economic transformation.
Major policy announcements include
PM Modi Shares VP Article on Viksit Bharat 2047
PM Modi shared Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan's article commemorating India's 80th Independence Day.
The article recalls the VP's visit to Andaman Islands honoring freedom fighters' sacrifices.
It
PM Modi Praises President Murmu's Independence Day Address
PM Narendra Modi commended President Droupadi Murmu's address on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day.
The Prime Minister stated her thoughts reflect the nation's strength and aspirations of every
PM Modi Shares Asiatic Lion Conservation Success Article
PM Modi shared an article by Minister Bhupender Yadav on Asiatic lion population recovery and habitat expansion.
The article highlights government commitment and community participation in wildlife co
PM Modi Urges Participation in Har Ghar Tiranga
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for enthusiastic public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement to build a developed India.
The campaign is dedicated to Vande Mataram on its 150th anniversar
PM Modi Endorses India's Self-Reliant Med-Tech Growth
PM Modi shared an article highlighting India's growing self-reliant med-tech ecosystem driven by domestic manufacturing.
The growth is attributed to reduced import dependence and government schemes li
PM Modi Inaugurates Vivekananda Cultural Centre Mysuru
PM Modi inaugurated Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru, highlighting its significance in inspiring youth.
He emphasized youth energy driving initiatives like Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Mak
PM Modi Marks Seven Years of Article 370 Abrogation
PM Narendra Modi commemorates the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) from Jammu and Kashmir.
The government claims wide-ranging transformation in infrastructure, education
PM Modi Launches Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan
Prime Minister Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via video conference on August 2, 2026.
The campaign aims to create drug-free youth for a developed India, calling
PM Modi Launches 100-Week Anti-Drug Youth Campaign
PM Narendra Modi launched the 100-week 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' targeting youth substance abuse prevention.
The campaign expands from a Kashi pilot to national scale with 12
PM Modi Launches 100-Week Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign
PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a 100-week nationwide campaign against substance abuse starting August 2, 2026.
Weekly Sunday activities include sports, walkathon
Ministry of WCD Mission Shakti Schemes Implementation Update
Ministry of WCD implements three centrally sponsored schemes: Mission Shakti for women safety/empowerment, Saksham Anganwadi for nutrition, and Mission Vatsalya for child welfare.
Mission Shakti's Sam
Ministry Issues 2024 National Creche Standards
Ministry of WCD issued National Minimum Standards and Protocol in 2024 for setting up creches by service providers.
Anganwadi-cum-Creche scheme provides daycare for children aged 6 months to 6 years w
India-Liberia Women Development Cooperation Meeting
WCD Minister Annpurna Devi met Liberian parliamentary delegation on South-South peer learning mission from August 10-15, 2026.
Delegation briefed on India's legislative and programmatic initiatives fo
Ministry Introduces 4,172 Anganwadi-cum-Creches Under Palna
Ministry of WCD introduced Anganwadi-cum-Creches under Palna Scheme from April 2022 for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
Scheme provides daycare, nutrition, health monitoring with 60:40 center-state
Ministry Introduces Poshan Tracker Digital Monitoring Tool
Ministry of Women and Child Development launched Poshan Tracker application for monitoring Anganwadi services and beneficiary authentication.
NITI Aayog evaluation found multi-dimensional impact on nu
Ministry Allocates Anganwadi Water, Toilet Funds
Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a Centrally Sponsored scheme implemented by State Governments and UTs.
Funds of ₹17,000 per center are provided for drinking water and ₹36,000 for toilet co
Ministry of Women and Child Development Nutrition Initiatives Update
Ministry rolled out Poshan Tracker digital application for monitoring nutrition services at Anganwadi Centers nationwide.
Two lakh Anganwadi Centers upgraded as Saksham Anganwadis with improved infras
Ministry of Women and Child Development Nutrition Initiatives Update
Ministry rolled out Poshan Tracker digital application for monitoring nutrition services at Anganwadi Centers nationwide.
Two lakh Anganwadi Centers upgraded as Saksham Anganwadis with improved infras
Ministry Reports 15.2 Lakh Women Assisted via One Stop Centres
One Stop Centres have assisted over 15.20 lakh women nationwide since April 2015 through 991 operational centers providing integrated support services.
Uttar Pradesh has 124 operational OSCs assisting
Mission Shakti One Stop Centres Assist 15.2 Lakh Women
Mission Shakti's One Stop Centres have assisted over 15.20 lakh women affected by violence across India since April 2015.
Uttar Pradesh has 124 operational centres assisting 3.42 lakh women, with Main
Mission Shakti One Stop Centres Assist 15.2 Lakh Women
Mission Shakti's One Stop Centres have assisted over 15.20 lakh women affected by violence across India since April 2015.
Uttar Pradesh has 124 operational centres assisting 3.42 lakh women, with Main
India Gender Budget Allocation Rises 11.55% to ₹5.01 Lakh Crore
India's Gender Budget allocation increased 11.55% to ₹5.01 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, up from ₹4.49 lakh crore in previous year.
Gender Budget Cells established in 62 Central Ministries/Departments an
Government Reports 15.2 Lakh Women Assisted Through One Stop Centres
Ministry of WCD reports 991 One Stop Centres operational nationwide, assisting over 15.20 lakh women since April 2015.
Women Helpline (181) has provided support to over 1.04 crore women across India,
Ministry Launches Poshan Tracker Nutrition Monitoring App
Ministry of Women and Child Development launched Poshan Tracker digital application for monitoring nutrition outcomes under Mission Saksham Anganwadi.
Application enables near real-time data collectio
Ministry Launches Poshan Tracker Nutrition Monitoring App
Ministry of Women and Child Development launched Poshan Tracker digital application for monitoring nutrition outcomes under Mission Saksham Anganwadi.
Application enables near real-time data collectio
Ministry Issues Comprehensive Supplementary Nutrition Guidelines
Mission Poshan 2.0 provides supplementary nutrition to children, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls through THR, snacks, and hot meals.
Revised nutrition norms under NFSA 2013 now
Ministry Digitizes Adoption Process via Mission Vatsalya
Ministry of Women and Child Development mandates end-to-end digital processing of adoptions through integrated CARINGS-Mission Vatsalya system.
795 Specialised Adoption Agencies approved under Mission
Mission Poshan 2.0 Evaluation Shows Improved Nutrition Outcomes
NITI Aayog's 2025 evaluation found Mission Poshan 2.0 effectively combats malnutrition through converged approach.
World Bank survey showed 81% exclusive breastfeeding rate and 80% nutrition message r
Ministry of Culture Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 Participation
Ministry of Culture reports 8.24 crore Tiranga selfies uploaded during Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign from August 9-17.
Campaign celebrated 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram with mass singing events,
PM Modi Urges Indian Pharma to Enter Global Top Five
PM Modi calls for Indian pharma companies to rank among world's top five during Independence Day speech.
Emphasis on building globally recognized Indian brands across pharmaceuticals, consulting, and
Ministry Releases National ITDA/ITDP Strengthening Framework
Ministry of Tribal Affairs releases National Framework and Operational Guidelines for strengthening 217 Integrated Tribal Development Agencies/Projects across 19 States/UTs.
The framework results from
Amit Shah Lays Foundation for ₹6,262 Crore Rajasthan Projects
Union Minister Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for a new dairy plant at Alwar Saras Dairy Complex on August 16, 2026.
E-inauguration of dairy processing plants, cattle feed plants, and development w
Aheesa Digital Innovations Achieves First-Pass Silicon Success
Aheesa Digital Innovations achieved first-pass silicon success with VIHAAN broadband chip using indigenous VEGA microprocessor.
The startup raised ₹40 crore from TNIFMC and private investors to accele
PM Modi 2026 Independence Day Defence Self-Reliance Address
PM Modi's Independence Day address outlines 'Raksha Shakti' as a key pillar for Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing defence self-reliance.
Defence production has increased nearly fourfold and exports have
India Hosts BRICS ICT Track August 2026
Department of Telecommunications hosts BRICS ICT Track in Pune from 17-21 August 2026 under theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform'.
Events include 7th BRICS Working Group Meeting, Digital Forum and
Modi Outlines Viksit Bharat Roadmap with 100GW Nuclear Target
PM Modi's 80th Independence Day address outlined a comprehensive roadmap for Viksit Bharat with focus on self-reliance across sectors.
Announced 100 gigawatts nuclear power capacity target and 8 new s
Ministry of Culture Launches Suryapath Tiranga Global Relay
Ministry of Culture organizes global Tiranga relay across 21 Indian Missions following sunrise path on Independence Day.
The initiative runs from 1:30 AM to 10:30 AM IST as part of Har Ghar Tiranga 20
Supreme Court Condones NHAI Review Delay
Supreme Court heard SLP No.43271/2026 filed by National Highway Authority of India against High Court judgment dated 27‑03‑2026.
Court condoned filing delay and permitted NHAI to file a review petitio
Finance Minister Interacts with PM Internship Scheme Participants
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with 86 PM Internship Scheme participants from 24 companies to discuss their experiences.
The scheme bridges classroom-industry gap by providing practica
HUDCO Inaugurates Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Kiosk
Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated HUDCO's Har Ghar Tiranga kiosk at India Habitat Centre as part of national campaign.
HUDCO will distribute over 5,000 National Flags through its kiosk and region
MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 Passed for Mineral Sector Stability
Parliament passed MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to provide long-term fiscal stability in major minerals sector without altering state rights.
States retain 90% of mining revenues including royalty, auction
National Council Reviews Senior Citizen Welfare Initiatives
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired the 5th National Council for Senior Citizens meeting to review welfare policies and initiatives.
Council reviewed Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana implementation and
SEBI Dismisses RTI Appeal on Recruitment Data
SEBI's Appellate Authority dismissed an appeal seeking detailed candidate marks and cut-offs from the SEBI Grade A 2025 recruitment.
The authority upheld the CPIO's response that much of the requested
NIBE Wins ₹563 Crore Indian Army Vayuastra Contract
NIBE Limited secured L2 vendor share in ₹563.35 crore contract with Indian Army for Vayuastra loitering munition system under Fast Track Procurement.
The contract reinforces NIBE's position as leading
Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves 82% Rural Tap Coverage
Jal Jeevan Mission increased rural household tap water coverage from 16.7% to 82.24% over seven years, providing connections to 12.68 crore additional households.
Mission extended until December 2028
Highway Infrastructure Q1 Revenue Up 170.6% YoY
Highway Infrastructure Q1 FY27 revenue surged 170.6% YoY to ₹304.3 crore driven by tollway and EPC segments.
Profitability declined with EBITDA margin at 1.6% due to lower traffic volumes at key toll
PM Vishwakarma Beneficiaries Attend Independence Day
Government invites 100 PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries from Delhi-NCR as special guests for 80th Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort.
Women artisans from traditional trades included, recognizing scheme
Ceinsys Tech Q1 FY27 EBITDA Up 27% YoY
Ceinsys Tech reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹1,578 Mn with EBITDA surging 27.1% YoY to ₹385 Mn, achieving a 24.4% margin.
The company secured fresh contracts worth ₹1,425 Mn, maintaining a r
PM Modi Commemorates Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Prime Minister Modi commemorates Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, recalling the suffering and displacement caused by the 1947 partition.
He honors those who rebuilt their lives and contributed to In
SWELECT Q1 FY27 Consolidated PAT ₹7.65 Crore
SWELECT reports Q1 FY27 standalone PAT surged 362.5% YoY to ₹18.68 crore, while consolidated PAT declined 63.8% to ₹7.65 crore.
Company cites ALMM 2 policy uncertainty impacting module sales, recogniz
JSW Cement Q1 FY27 Revenue Up 21.6% YoY
JSW Cement reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹1,896.4 crore, a 21.6% YoY increase driven by a 15% volume growth.
Operating EBITDA declined 7.5% YoY to ₹298.6 crore due to higher power, fuel, and other expen
Social Justice Ministry Chairs Senior Citizens Council Meeting
Social Justice Minister chairs 5th National Council for Senior Citizens meeting to deliberate welfare issues.
Ministry launches SNEHA e-book showcasing senior citizen initiatives from October 2024 to
Tourism Ministry Sanctions ₹4045.76 Crore Iconic Projects
Ministry of Tourism sanctioned 40 projects across 23 states for ₹3295.76 crore under SASCI scheme in FY2024-25 with 100% central funding.
Three additional states received ₹250 crore each under amended
Amit Shah Promotes Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoisted the national flag at his residence as part of the government's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
The campaign aims to strengthen patriotism and national pride among citi
Jal Jeevan Mission Covers 75% Habitations with Sujal Gaon IDs
Sujal Gaon IDs issued to 12.68 lakh rural habitations, achieving 75% coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission's digital monitoring framework.
Sujalam Bharat DPI provides lifecycle management for rural water
SBM(G) Phase II Covers 5.63 Lakh Villages with Liquid Waste Management
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II has provided liquid waste management arrangements to 563,809 out of 586,944 villages as of August 7, 2026.
The program has created 4.3 million community greywa
Health Ministry Launches Anemia Mukt Bharat Digital Platform
Union Health Ministry convened a national workshop with 160+ participants from states, UTs, and multiple ministries to strengthen anemia eradication efforts.
Launched revised Anemia Mukt Bharat Operat
Union Minister Approves ₹605.71 Crore Agricultural Funding
Union Agriculture Minister approved ₹340.59 crore for Rajasthan and ₹265.12 crore for Telangana under PMRKVY and Krishonnati Yojana schemes.
Rajasthan achieved 76.06% expenditure of initial ₹216.13 cr
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Adjourns, 12 Bills Passed
The 2026 Monsoon Session of Parliament adjourned sine die after 19 sittings over 25 days, with a productivity of 19% for Lok Sabha and 39% for Rajya Sabha.
Twelve Bills were passed by both Houses, inc
Government Funds Judiciary Infrastructure Development Scheme
Central Government implements Centrally Sponsored Scheme for District and Subordinate Courts infrastructure since 1993-94.
Scheme covers five components: Court Halls, Judicial Officers' Residences, La
MoES Details Seismic and Weather Warning Systems
National Centre for Seismology operates 174 observatories for 24x7 earthquake monitoring using P-wave detection for early warnings.
IMD states no conclusive study on Himachal cloudburst increase but p
Mission Mausam Approved with ₹2000 Crore Budget
Government launched Mission Mausam with ₹2000 crore budget to enhance weather prediction and climate resilience.
Mission aims to deploy advanced radar systems, satellites, and high-performance computi
Ministry Reports 414 National Monuments Encroached
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat disclosed in Rajya Sabha that 414 out of 3688 nationally protected monuments face encroachments.
The Archaeological Survey of India has completed geo-referencin
Ministry of Science & Technology Vigyan TECH 2026 Initiative
DBT organized Vigyan TECH 2026 exhibition featuring 100+ technologies from 14 government ministries and departments.
Event included technology transfers of 12 specific innovations across biotech, medi
IN-SPACe Authorizes 52 Entities for Space Activities
IN-SPACe has authorized 52 Non-Government Entities for space activities, including 18 startups, with 113 total authorizations granted.
Facilitation provided to startups includes launch access, testing
Indian Private Space Sector Growth and Launch Projections
India has 440 registered space technology startups with IN-SPACe granting 113 authorizations to 52 non-government entities.
IN-SPACe has authorized 18 startups for space activities including Agnikul C
Ministry Tribal Affairs EMRS Scheme 728 Schools Approved
Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements Eklavya Model Residential School scheme providing quality education to tribal students with 728 schools approved nationwide.
508 EMRS schools currently functional
CPGRAMS Grievance Disposal Data for FY23-26
Parliamentary reply provides ministry-wise CPGRAMS grievance statistics showing 1.74 million received and 1.7 million disposed in FY24 with 106,024 pending.
Total grievances increased to 1.83 million
West Bengal 90,276 Civil Servants Onboarded iGOT Karmayogi
90,276 West Bengal civil servants onboarded on iGOT Karmayogi platform with 10,493 course completions recorded.
West Bengal government has not signed tripartite MoU under Mission Karmayogi despite eig
India Rural Tribal Welfare Schemes Progress Report
Direct fiscal transfers to gram panchayats increased from ₹2.36 lakh crore to ₹4.35 lakh crore under the 16th Finance Commission.
Over 15.91 crore households now have tap water coverage and 3.91 crore
Health Ministry Reviews TB Elimination Progress with MPs
Union Health Minister Nadda engaged with Jharkhand and Odisha MPs to strengthen TB elimination efforts through political leadership and community participation.
The 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan scr
Government Launches CBDC-Based DBT in Two UTs
Government launches CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer for PMGKAY food subsidies in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli on August 14, 2026.
Eligible beneficiaries will receive programmable Digital Rup
Government Launches AI Language Initiatives for Tribal Education
Government initiates BharatGen multimodal LLM project at IIT Bombay to support all 22 scheduled languages with AI solutions.
BHASHINI platform hosts 360 AI language models and 246M parallel sentence p
MHA Reports ₹11,158 Crore Saved from Cyber Fraud
Ministry of Home Affairs outlines comprehensive cyber crime prevention framework through Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) with multiple initiatives.
CFCFRMS system saved ₹11,158 crore from
Ministry Reports 32,114 Higher Education Posts Filled
Ministry of Education details governance structure for faculty recruitment across central and state higher education institutions.
Reports 32,114 posts filled in mission mode recruitment drives includ
Ministry Reports 1.17 Lakh Schools Have Special Educators
Ministry of Education details state-wise availability of special educators for 2.21 million Children with Special Needs (CwSN) in Indian schools.
Samagra Shiksha scheme provides financial assistance f
Ministry Introduces 4,172 Anganwadi-cum-Creches Under Palna
Ministry of WCD launched Anganwadi cum Creches under Palna Scheme from April 2022 for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
Scheme provides daycare, nutrition, health monitoring, and education with varie
Ministry Issues National Creche Standards and Protocol
Ministry of Women and Child Development issued National Minimum Standards and Protocol in 2024 for setting up creches with child protection compliance.
Anganwadi cum Creches scheme provides daycare fo
MWCD Mission Shakti Schemes Assist 15.2M Women
MWCD implements three centrally sponsored schemes: Mission Shakti for women's safety, Saksham Anganwadi for nutrition, and Mission Vatsalya for child welfare.
Mission Shakti components have assisted o
PMKVY 4.0 Trains 5.44 Lakh in New-Age Technologies
PMKVY 4.0 has trained over 5.44 lakh candidates in future-oriented technologies like AI and drones as of June 2026.
The scheme has utilized ₹414.86 crore for new-age job roles and mandates industry-al
MSDE NAPS-2 Apprenticeship Stipend Disbursement Hits ₹1,573 Crore
Government disbursed ₹1,573.46 crore in stipend support under NAPS-2 apprenticeship scheme from 2023-24 to 2026-27 via DBT mechanism.
Women's apprenticeship participation increased from 7.74% in FY17
MSDE Integrates AI into National Skilling Ecosystem
Government launched Skill India Digital Hub with SOAR program, achieving 517,477 AI course enrollments and 100,664 certifications as of August 2026.
PMKVY 4.0 trained 544,383 candidates in future-skil
India Allocates ₹1 Lakh Crore for R&D Innovation Fund
Government outlines six major R&D schemes with total budget exceeding ₹1 lakh crore for AI, quantum, semiconductors, and biotechnology.
Gross R&D expenditure increased to 0.84% of GDP in 2023-24, reac
India Launches Anemia Mukt Bharat 7X7X7 Framework
Government releases new Anemia Mukt Bharat operational guidelines with upgraded 7X7X7 strategy replacing previous 6X6X6 approach.
Program targets seven beneficiary groups including children, pregnant
Government Announces Healthcare Cost Reduction Initiatives
AB PM-JAY provides ₹5 lakh annual health cover to 12 crore vulnerable families and 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+.
1.87 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs operationalized nationwide to deliver comprehensi
Government Announces Healthcare Cost Reduction Initiatives
AB PM-JAY provides ₹5 lakh annual health cover to 12 crore vulnerable families and 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+.
1.87 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs operationalized nationwide to deliver comprehensi
Women STEM Researchers Reach 29% Participation in 2023-24
Government reports women's participation in STEM research careers increased from 13% in 2000-01 to 29% in 2023-24 through DST statistics.
Multiple studies identified structural barriers including care
Government Outlines Maternal Health and Nutrition Initiatives
Government provides free delivery services including caesarean sections, drugs, diagnostics, and transportation through Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana offers ₹5,
PM National Dialysis Programme Covers 751 Districts
PMNDP operates 1,856 dialysis centres with 13,535 machines across all 36 states/UTs covering 751 districts.
Programme implementation based on state proposals through NHM's Programme Implementation Pla
FSSAI Strengthens Food Safety with 259 Labs, 305 Mobile Units
FSSAI notified 259 NABL-accredited labs and 24 referral labs for food testing, alongside 305 mobile units for on-the-spot checks.
47 state food testing labs upgraded under SoFTeL scheme to enhance ana
India Medical Colleges and Seats Surge 118-176%
Government reports 118.6% growth in medical colleges, from 387 pre-2014 to 846 currently.
MBBS seats increased 172.4% to 139,864 and PG seats rose 176.9% to 86,360 since 2014.
Approved ₹12,949 crore f
INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship Scheme Achieves Annual Targets
Ministry of Science & Technology confirms annual scholarship targets met under INSPIRE-SHE scheme for higher education research.
Uttar Pradesh had highest selections (61,165) and applications (44,628)
Health Ministry Menstrual Hygiene Scheme Implementation Details
Union Health Ministry implements Menstrual Hygiene Scheme for adolescent girls through National Health Mission funding.
Scheme focuses on awareness generation, affordable sanitary napkins access, and
Health Minister Nadda Chairs TB Elimination Meeting with MPs
Union Health Minister J P Nadda chaired a meeting with MPs from Karnataka and Kerala to accelerate TB elimination efforts under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
The 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan screene
Government Rural Tech Projects Impact 33,700 Farmers
DST and CSIR implemented rural technology projects benefiting over 33,700 farmers through aromatic crop cultivation and training programs.
CSIR's Aroma Mission covered 689 farmers across 65+ hectares
Ministry Reports 100% IPHS Assessment, 64% Score Above 50%
All public healthcare facilities assessed via IPHS toolkit with 64% scoring above 50% as of June 2026.
Ministry provides technical and financial support to States/UTs under NHM for emergency and obste
ICMR Health Research Budget Rises 46% to ₹4000 Crore
Government increased ICMR's budget from ₹2732 crore in 2024-25 to ₹4000 crore in 2026-27, a 21% rise over revised 2025-26 estimates.
ICMR introduced tiered research grants including Small (₹2 crore),
MoHFW Finalizes NFHS-6 Fact Sheet Indicators
MoHFW released NFHS-6 National and State/UT Fact Sheets on May 29, 2026, with health and family welfare data.
Technical Advisory Committee finalized harmonized key indicators to avoid inconsistencies
Health Ministry Reviews Project SARATHI Expansion Framework
Union Health Minister chairs meeting to assess nationwide expansion of Project SARATHI patient assistance initiative.
Project demonstrated 26% reduction in patient navigation time at PGIMER with 2,500
AB PM-JAY Authorizes 12.69 Crore Hospital Admissions
AB-PMJAY health scheme authorized 12.69 crore cashless hospital admissions worth ₹1.92 lakh crore as of June 30, 2026.
Scheme coverage expanded to include 12 crore vulnerable families, 37 lakh health
Government Releases ₹10.66 Crore for Inter-Caste Marriages
Government merged Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Inter-Caste Marriages with broader civil rights scheme from March 2023 to avoid duplication.
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation disbursed ₹10.66 crore financial assistan
ISRO Space Applications 2026 Update and Vision 2047
ISRO/DoS detailed 2026 space applications including national crop mapping for rice, wheat, jute and PMFBY support in 10 states.
Disaster management provided real-time flood, cyclone, fire monitoring v
India Approves First Private Earth Observation Satellite Constellation
Government establishes PPP framework for private Earth Observation satellite constellations via IN-SPACe to enhance space capabilities and economy.
Financial incentives include ₹1,000cr venture fund,
Ministry of Panchayati Raj eGramSwaraj Digital Governance Update
Ministry of Panchayati Raj implements e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project to strengthen digital governance in Panchayati Raj Institutions through multiple platform integrations.
eGramSwaraj-PFMS interfac
West Bengal Panchayati Raj Receives ₹130.65 Crore Central Funding
Ministry of Panchayati Raj released ₹130.65 crore central share to West Bengal under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme from FY 2022-23 to 2025-26.
West Bengal trained 517,632 elected representative
Government Strengthens CPGRAMS with Tech Reforms
Government outlines comprehensive reforms to strengthen CPGRAMS, including AI integration and reduced disposal timeline from 30 to 21 days.
CPGRAMS handled over 1.7 million grievances annually with av
Mission Karmayogi iGOT Portal Reaches 1.7 Crore Users
Mission Karmayogi program aims to transition civil services from rule-based to role-based HR systems with global outlook.
iGOT Karmayogi portal has 1.7 crore registered users and 14.42 crore course co
National AI Skilling Initiative Phase I Reaches 60,253 Enrolments
Phase I of National AI Skilling Initiative recorded 60,253 enrolments with 552 participants completing all four modules.
Curriculum developed jointly by IICT and private partners includes four modules
PM-MKSSY Fisheries Scheme ₹6000 Crore Outlay
Central government launches ₹6000 crore PM-MKSSY fisheries sub-scheme from FY 2023-24 to 2026-27 with digital platform integration.
Scheme provides 40% aquaculture insurance premium subsidy with ₹1 la
Chhattisgarh Receives Rs 956 Crore Under PMMSY Scheme
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana allocated Rs 956.86 crore to Chhattisgarh for fisheries development from 2020-21 to 2025-26.
Central share of Rs 321.01 crore was approved with Rs 274.16 crore
UMANG and DigiLocker Digital Services Expansion Update
UMANG platform offers 2,575 government services with 11.66 crore users and 798 crore transactions over three years.
DigiLocker provides 5,437 document types with 72.43 crore users and 72.86 crore docu
Government Promotes Sustainable Data Centre Growth via Clean Energy
India's data centre capacity surged from 375 MW in 2020 to 1575 MW currently, with projected power demand reaching 17 GW by 2031-32.
Government promotes renewable energy through Green Energy Open Acce
Ministry Tribal Affairs DBT Portal Scholarship Disbursement
Ministry of Tribal Affairs utilizes DBT Tribal Portal for monitoring pre-matric and post-matric scholarship schemes with state/UT data integration.
Implementation of SNA SPARSH Model enables just-in-t
PM-JUGA Tribal Development Scheme Progress Update
PM-JUGA scheme targets infrastructure saturation in 63,843 tribal villages across 30 states benefiting 5 crore tribals through 25 interventions.
Physical achievements include 8.22 lakh houses complete
Ministry Tribal Affairs Tamil Nadu Schemes ₹244.6Cr
Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs released ₹244.6 crore across 15 schemes for Tamil Nadu's tribal development over FY2024-2026.
Post-Matric Scholarship received highest funding at ₹71.33 crore benefiti
PM JANMAN Tribal Development Scheme Progress Report
PM JANMAN scheme provides basic facilities to 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups across 18 states and 1 UT through 11 interventions by 9 ministries.
As of June 2026, 482,554 houses sanctioned an
Ministry Reports Forest Rights Claims Status
Tribal Affairs Ministry reports state-wise forest rights claims status with approved, rejected, and pending figures as of June 2026.
Implementation responsibility lies with State Governments and UT Ad
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Funds 29 Research Institutes
Ministry provides financial assistance to 29 Tribal Research Institutes under a centrally sponsored scheme for tribal heritage preservation.
Digital initiatives include TribeX platform for tribal art
MoES Deploys AI for Weather Forecasting and Warnings
Government details AI/ML integration into weather forecasting systems to improve accuracy and timeliness of extreme weather warnings.
Initiatives include a deep learning model for Delhi-NCR and an AI
Ministry Details Technology-Driven Crop Monitoring Systems
Government uses satellites, drones, AI, and GIS for comprehensive crop monitoring across 11 major crops in 20 states.
FASAL system provides pre-harvest production forecasts while NPSS uses AI to detec
Government Reports Sustainable Agriculture Scheme Progress
Government reports 26.18 crore Soil Health Cards generated and 114.60 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation benefiting 100 lakh farmers.
Organic farming schemes PKVY and MOVCDNER have covered 21.29 lak
Ministry Promotes Agri-Tech with 10.33 Crore Farmer IDs
Ministry of Agriculture details technology adoption through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) and Digital Agriculture Mission.
Farmer Registry under AgriStack has generated over 10.33 c
Agriculture Ministry Releases Rs 21.35 Crore Student Scholarships
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched DBT-based scholarship disbursement of Rs 21.35 crore to 6,000+ agriculture students.
The National Scholarship Portal initiative aims to elimin
Government Approves ₹1,144 Crore Oil Palm Mission Extension
Government approved National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm with ₹11,040 crore outlay to reduce edible oil imports through domestic production boost.
Mission covered 15 states achieving 2.73 lakh hec
Digital Crop Estimation Survey Expanded to 23 States
Ministry of Agriculture implemented Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) in phased manner starting Kharif 2023-24.
DGCES enables fully digital workflow with real-time data capture, geo-taggi
Government Reports 10,000 FPOs Formed Under Scheme
Government formed 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations since 2020-21 under central sector scheme with detailed turnover distribution.
Scheme provides ₹18 lakh management assistance, ₹15 lakh equity gr
India Oilseed Production Rises to 43.06 Million Tonnes
National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds targets 69.7 million tonnes production by 2030-31 from 39 million tonnes in 2022-23.
Oilseed production increased to 43.06 million tonnes in 2025-26 from 39.67
Agriculture Ministry Disburses ₹21.35 Crore Scholarships
Union Agriculture Minister launched National Scholarship Portal disbursing ₹21.35 crore to over 6,000 agriculture students via DBT.
Minister emphasized practical training integration and timely financ
PMFBY Expands Crop Insurance to Cover Wild Animal Damage
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) remains voluntary for states and farmers, providing comprehensive crop damage insurance from pre-sowing to post-harvest.
States can now notify losses caused by
Government Targets Oilseeds 69.7M Tonnes, Pulses 350L Tonnes by 2030-31
National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds aims to boost production from 39M to 69.7M tonnes by 2030-31 through 600+ value chain clusters.
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses targets increase from 242L
Kalanamak Rice Production Surges Fivefold in Uttar Pradesh
Kalanamak rice production in Siddharthnagar district increased over five times from 2018 to 2025, with farmer numbers growing from 2,915 to 23,000.
Sale price surged from ₹40/kg to ₹150/kg, yielding t
Ministry of Agriculture AgriStack Reaches 10.31 Crore Farmer IDs
AgriStack is a farmer-centric Digital Public Infrastructure with three foundational registries for efficient service delivery.
Over 10.31 crore Farmer IDs created nationwide by synchronizing farmer de
Ministry Launches Agro-Climatic Agricultural Roadmaps for States
Agricultural Action Plans initiated for Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands based on agro-climatic conditions.
Roadmaps prepared collaborati
Madhya Pradesh Subsidizes 88,209 EVs Under PM E-DRIVE
Government reports 88,209 electric vehicles subsidized in Madhya Pradesh during FY 2025-26 under the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
No electric buses were allocated to Madhya Pradesh under the scheme, and central
LIC Promoter Sells 2.5% Stake via OFS for ₹31,552 Cr
President of India, as LIC's promoter, sold 316.25 crore shares (2.5% stake) via OFS on Aug 4-5, 2026, generating approx. ₹31,552.34 crore gross consideration.
The OFS included an oversubscription opt
LIC OFS: Government Exercises 6.5% Stake Sale Option
Government of India exercises oversubscription option to sell 6.5% stake in LIC via OFS.
Offer comprises 82.22 crore shares with 10% reserved for retail investors on August 5.
Retail investors and emp
LIC OFS: Government Selling 2.5-6.5% Stake
Government of India announces Offer for Sale of up to 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India to achieve minimum public shareholding.
Base offer size is 31.62 crore shares (2.5%) with an ove
Indian Railway Finance Corporation 1.86% Stake OFS
Government of India via Ministry of Railways exercises oversubscription option for IRFC OFS, increasing total offer size to 1.86% stake.
Offer comprises 243,087,100 shares with 10% reserved for retail
Indian Railway Finance Corporation 1% OFS by Government
The President of India offers up to 2% stake in IRFC via OFS to achieve minimum public shareholding.
Base offer is 13.07 crore shares (1%) at ₹91 floor price on June 24-25, 2026 for retail and non-ret
Indian Railway Finance 2% OFS by Government
Government of India proposes Offer for Sale of up to 2% equity shares in Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.
Base offer size is 1% (13.07 crore shares) with an equal oversubscription option, at a
Indian Railway Finance 2% OFS by Government
Government of India proposes Offer for Sale of up to 2% equity shares in Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.
Base offer size is 1% (13.07 crore shares) with an equal oversubscription option, at a
GIC India Promoter Sells 5% Stake via OFS
Ministry of Finance sold 8.77 crore GIC India shares via offer for sale, reducing its stake from 82.40% to 77.40%.
The transaction was executed on NSE and BSE on June 16-17, 2026, with gross considera
Government OFS of 3% Stake in NLC India
Ministry of Coal announces offer for sale of up to 3% paid-up equity in NLC India Limited through stock exchanges.
Base offer size is 2.77 crore shares (2%) with green shoe option for additional 1.39
Government OFS for 6% Stake in NHPC
Government of India announces Offer for Sale of 60.27 crore NHPC shares representing 6% of paid-up equity.
Offer includes base size of 3% plus full oversubscription option of additional 3%, with 10% r
Supreme Court Mid-Day Meal Scheme Hearing Adjourned
• Supreme Court suo moto case regarding closure of Mid-Day Meal Scheme hearing adjourned to May 2026.
• Multiple intervention applications and exemption requests filed by various parties in the matter
Supreme Court Mid-Day Meal Scheme Hearing Adjourned
• Supreme Court suo moto case regarding closure of Mid-Day Meal Scheme hearing adjourned to May 2026.
• Multiple intervention applications and exemption requests filed by various parties in the matter