Jammu & Kashmir
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Capacity Building Commission, and Karmayogi Bharat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 5, 2025, to enhance the capacity-building framework for civil servants. The MoU aims to implement Mission Karmayogi, promoting structured and continuous learning through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, thereby creating a
eSAKSHI Portal
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has launched the eSAKSHI portal to streamline the MPLAD Scheme by integrating MP recommendations, sanctioning by District Authorities, and execution by Implementing Agencies. This digital platform enhances efficiency, transparency, and accountability, allowing real-time tracking of projects. A mobile application has also been introduced
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), a metric that categorizes mobile numbers based on their risk of financial fraud. This tool aids banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and UPI service providers in prioritizing customer protection measures. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has
GDP
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is revising the base year for Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Index Industrial Production (IIP), and Consumer Price Index (CPI) to better reflect structural changes in the economy. The proposed new base year for GDP and IIP is 2022-23, while for CPI it is
Chhattisgarh
The central government has approved ₹375.71 crore for the construction of 100 bridges in Chhattisgarh under the PM Janman Yojana. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the initiative's aim to benefit Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and improve socio-economic conditions in remote areas. The approval also
MoSPI
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is modernizing its data collection systems through the National Statistics Office (NSO) by revamping the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) to enhance employment and unemployment indicators. The initiative includes the use of digital platforms and AI/ML technologies for data collection, ensuring
Household Income Survey
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is set to conduct a Household Income Survey in 2026, guided by a Technical Expert Group (TEG) chaired by Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla. The TEG will provide expertise on survey methodology, sampling design, and estimation methods, drawing on best practices from around
Nuclear Energy
The Indian Government has launched an ambitious Nuclear Energy mission aiming for a capacity of 100 GW by 2047, contributing to the Net Zero target by 2070. The mission focuses on increasing nuclear power production with minimal carbon emissions, deploying both large and small nuclear power plants, and fostering private
Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle
India is implementing a Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle as part of its three-stage nuclear power program to optimize uranium use and leverage thorium reserves for energy security. This involves recycling materials from spent nuclear fuel, enhancing resource utilization, and minimizing radioactive waste. Key developments include operational reprocessing facilities, research on
Nuclear Power
As of August 2025, India has an installed nuclear power capacity of 8,780 MW from 24 reactors, with 20 operational and 4 undergoing refurbishment. Future projects aim to increase capacity to 22,380 MW by 2032, including several under construction and pre-project activities across various states. Key projects include
Medical Radioisotopes
The Department of Atomic Energy's Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology (BRIT) reported on the domestic production of key medical radioisotopes, revealing that while Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) meets national demand, Iodine-131 (I-131), Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), and Fluorine-18 (F-18) do not. A significant gap exists in the supply of Mo-99 and
Atomic Energy
The Department of Atomic Energy has allocated a total budget of ₹13,196.245 crores for Research and Development (R&D) projects over the last five years. Key institutions like BARC and IPR have high budget utilization rates, with BARC receiving ₹4,265.69 crores and utilizing 99.39%