The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken significant measures to enhance the food testing system in India, including the notification of 259 National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories and the establishment of new testing facilities. The initiatives under the SoFTeL scheme and mobile food testing units aim to ensure food safety across the country.
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The VB-G RAM G Act, effective from July 1, 2026, seeks to enhance livelihood security for rural households by guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment annually, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and improving rural infrastructure. The initiative includes substantial financial allocations and ensures transparency and accountability in its implementation. Source: Original Link
The Ministry of Rural Development reports significant progress in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) with a total of 33.54 lakh houses sanctioned and 35.54 lakh houses completed by June 2026. Jharkhand saw 1.48 lakh houses sanctioned and 0.68 lakh completed. Nationwide, 4.18 crore houses
The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana', aiming to develop floating solar photovoltaic projects with energy storage, backed by a total outlay of Rs.5,070 crore. The scheme intends to generate 5,000 MW of renewable energy and facilitate substantial job creation while
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Samudra Manthan National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of Rs.84,084 crore aimed at enhancing India's offshore energy capabilities and security. Source: Original Link
