PMGSY-III
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III), launched in 2019, aims to upgrade 125,000 km of rural roads connecting habitations to essential services. As of July 25, 2025, 15,972 roads (122,419 km) and 3,212 bridges have been sanctioned, with significant progress in construction. In Gujarat, 300
DAY-NRLM
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) aims to alleviate poverty by organizing rural households into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Village Organisations (VOs). Since 2022, 15.61 lakh SHGs and 0.94 lakh VOs have been formed. The program also trains women as Business Correspondent Agents to provide
Export System
The Government has launched several initiatives to improve transparency and compliance in the export system, particularly benefiting MSMEs and small businesses. Key measures include digital reforms by the DGFT for online applications, a self-certification mechanism for eBRCs, and the Trade Connect ePlatform for trade queries. The Niryat Bandhu Scheme supports
PM Ekta Mall
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has announced the establishment of PM Ekta Malls across 27 states to promote One District, One Product (ODOP), Geographical Indication (GI) products, and handicrafts. A total of Rs. 5000 crore has been allocated for the construction of these malls, with each state receiving funds
Consumer Protection
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution in India is actively working on consumer protection and empowerment through the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. This new legislation replaces the 1986 Act and introduces significant features such as the establishment of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
NEP 2020
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 in New Delhi, marking the fifth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The event highlighted significant government initiatives worth over ₹4,000 crore, including new educational projects and campus inaugurations. The Samagam served as a
Sagarmala programme
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has identified 272 road and rail connectivity projects under the Sagarmala Programme, with 74 completed, 67 underway, and 131 in development. A National Sagarmala Apex Committee oversees the projects, which include 839 initiatives costing approximately 5.79 lakh crore, with 119 projects funded
PMMSY
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has allocated Rs. 17,210.46 crore for fisheries infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) from 2020-2025. This initiative aims to enhance fisheries infrastructure across various states, generating significant employment opportunities. The PMMSY has also established 34 fisheries
PMMSY
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana' (PMMSY) with an investment of Rs. 20,050 crore to enhance the welfare of fishermen and fish farmers in India. The scheme includes various welfare activities such as insurance coverage, livelihood support
PMMSY
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has approved fisheries development proposals worth Rs. 21,274.16 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), including the establishment of 11 integrated aqua parks at a cost of Rs. 682.60 crore. These parks aim to enhance the aquaculture
women empowerment
The Ministry of Rural Development has reached a significant milestone by disbursing over Rs.11 lakh crore in credit to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). This achievement highlights the government's commitment to women's empowerment and rural
DRDO
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two consecutive flight-tests of the Pralay missile on July 28 and 29, 2025, off the coast of Odisha. The tests aimed to validate the missile's range capabilities, achieving precise trajectories and target accuracy. Developed indigenously, the Pralay missile features