Climate Preparedness
On the 19th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced 14 new scientific products aimed at enhancing climate resilience and public engagement. The initiatives include advanced weather forecasting systems, rainfall monitoring tools, and marine biodiversity reports. The Minister emphasized the importance of science
River Interlinking
The Government of India has initiated the National Perspective Plan (NPP) for the Inter-Linking of Rivers (ILR) program, aimed at transferring water from surplus to deficit regions. As of July 2025, 30 ILR projects have been identified, with the Ken-Betwa Link Project being the first to enter implementation. Reports indicate
River Cities Alliance
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched an action plan for the River Cities Alliance (RCA) aimed at sustainable urban river management. This initiative includes capacity building programs, technical tools, and training for integrating river considerations into city master plans. The plan also involves ecological assessments of major Indian rivers
C-Flood
The Government has launched a web-based C-Flood platform that provides two-day advance inundation forecasts at the village level, featuring inundation maps and water level predictions. The platform integrates advanced 2D hydrodynamic modeling and serves as a unified information system for flood modeling outputs across various river basins, initially covering the
M-CADWM
The Cabinet has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme, aiming to cover 75,000 hectares with underground piped irrigation. With a total outlay of ₹1600 crore, the scheme seeks to enhance crop production, diversify farming, and empower farmers through Water User Societies (WUS). Approximately
BSNL
Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, chaired a review meeting with BSNL's Chief General Managers to assess operational progress and strategize for improved customer experience and revenue generation. The meeting emphasized BSNL's growth, modernization, and customer-first transformation, with a focus on enhancing service quality
Museum Grants Scheme
The Museum Grants Scheme aims to establish new museums and modernize existing ones across India. It supports digitization of art objects and capacity building for museum professionals. The scheme has benefitted various states, with Madhya Pradesh receiving the highest funding over the past five years. The initiative is part of
Swadesh Darshan
The Swadesh Darshan Scheme, launched in 2014-15, aims to develop theme-based tourism circuits in India. A total of 76 projects have been sanctioned for ₹5290.33 Crore. The scheme was revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0, with 52 projects approved for ₹2108.87 Crore, and an additional 36 projects under
Tribal Culture
The Government of India has established seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) across the country to protect and promote tribal culture and folk art. These centres engage tribal artists, organize cultural activities, and work to preserve endangered tribal languages and crafts. They provide infrastructure for artists, conduct workshops, and support tribal
Ecotourism
The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism through various initiatives, including the formulation of National Strategies and the Travel for LiFE programme. Financial assistance is provided to state governments for tourism infrastructure development, and Eco Circuit has been identified as a thematic circuit under
Jammu and Kashmir
The Ministry of Tourism has reported a significant increase in domestic and foreign tourist visits to Jammu and Kashmir from 2020 to 2025, despite the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Various initiatives have been launched to promote tourism, including financial assistance for infrastructure development and campaigns like 'Dekho Apna
Domestic Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is actively promoting tourism in India through various initiatives, including financial assistance to state governments for tourism infrastructure development, organizing fairs and festivals, and enhancing online presence. Recent allocations under different schemes highlight significant investments in tourism projects across various states, aimed at boosting domestic tourism