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India Allocates ₹20,050 Crore for Fisheries Infrastructure Until 2026

Official Press

24 Mar 2026

The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), investing ₹20,050 crore from FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26 for fisheries infrastructure across India. Projects include fishing harbours, fish landing centres, and integrated aquaparks. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) supplements these efforts with ₹7,522.48 crore for training centres and fish processing units. Tamil Nadu, a significant beneficiary, received approvals for ₹1,237.57 crore in projects under PMMSY.

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Historic Buddha Relics Display in Ladakh for Buddha Purnima

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be displayed in Ladakh, marking a historic moment for the region. The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, has taken initiatives to ensure accessibility for the local people to view these relics during Buddha Purnima. Source: Original Link

Government Revises Export Duty Rates for Diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel

The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification revising the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) and Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) rates applicable on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports, effective from May 1, 2026. The duty on diesel exports is set at Rs. 23 per litre exclusively under SAED,

Prime Minister Modi Attends Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Heads of Missions Conference held in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening India's international relations through trade, technology, and strategic partnerships, while fostering ties with the Indian diaspora. Source: Original Link

120th Issue of Sarvekshana Journal Released

The National Statistical Systems Training Academy, part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has published the 120th issue of its Sarvekshana journal. This bi-annual publication, respected for its academic rigor, features four technical papers on topics such as changes in inpatient care access in India and neural network

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Historic Buddha Relics Display in Ladakh for Buddha Purnima

Government Revises Export Duty Rates for Diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel

Prime Minister Modi Attends Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi

120th Issue of Sarvekshana Journal Released