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Ministry Fast-Tracks Waste Site Remediation with DRAP Initiative

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29 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has identified 2,488 dumpsites holding 25 crore metric tonnes of legacy waste for remediation under the Dumpsite Remediation Acceleration Programme (DRAP). The initiative aims to remediate 214 major dumpsites by September 2026, which account for most remaining legacy waste, and to reclaim land for productive use. The Ministry is providing ₹4,206 crore in central financial assistance to support these efforts and additional aid based on city-specific plans. The progress is monitored through an IT module, and cities are encouraged to collaborate with various partners for effective implementation.

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Significant Growth in Indian Agriculture and Rural Development Highlighted in Economic Survey

The recently released Economic Survey shows significant growth in India's agriculture sector and rural development under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's leadership. The agriculture sector has grown at an average annual rate of 4.4% over the past five years, surpassing global averages. The horticulture sector

Assam Petro-Chemicals and Deendayal Port Authority MoU for E-Methanol Plant

Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Deendayal Port Authority to establish a 150 Tonnes Per Day e-Methanol production facility at Kandla Port in Gujarat, with a capital investment over ₹1,200 crores. This initiative aligns with India's long-term vision for clean energy and maritime

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights India's Reform Progress Through Economic Survey

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Chief Minister of Meghalaya Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on January 29, 2026. The meeting was announced via social media posts by the Prime Minister's Office. Source: Original Link

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Significant Growth in Indian Agriculture and Rural Development Highlighted in Economic Survey

Assam Petro-Chemicals and Deendayal Port Authority MoU for E-Methanol Plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights India's Reform Progress Through Economic Survey

Chief Minister of Meghalaya Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi