Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, which, once completed, will be the world's largest maritime museum. The complex aims to showcase India's ancient maritime traditions and serve as a hub for tourism, research, education, and skill development.
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The Ministry of Culture has initiated an umbrella scheme named Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) aimed at promoting art and culture across India. This scheme encompasses several financial assistance programs for cultural organizations and individuals, including benefits for artists of Scheduled Castes. The KSVY consists of various sub-schemes providing grants
The Ministry of Culture has reported six cases of theft from the Monuments of National Importance, with successful recovery in four cases. The government employs various measures, including deployment of security forces and vigilance at exit points, to prevent illicit trafficking of cultural property. FIRs are lodged for every incident,
The Indian government implemented the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules, 2022, which resulted in the rescheduling of dues from state electricity distribution companies into equated monthly installments. This initiative has successfully reduced outstanding legacy dues significantly from ₹1,39,947 crores in June 2022 to ₹4,109
The Government of India has significantly advanced rural electrification through various schemes like the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana. All inhabited villages were electrified by 2018, and household electrification goals were met by 2019. The ongoing Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme continues