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In 2025, India's Ministry of Rural Development executed several initiatives under various schemes aimed at improving rural infrastructure, livelihoods, and social security. The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) completed 16,000 km of roads and over 900 bridges, enhancing rural connectivity. The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National
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The Ministry of Labour & Employment in India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft, in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. This strategic partnership aims to enhance job opportunities, improve AI-driven digital skills, and foster workforce readiness by leveraging Microsoft’
VOC Port
On 26th November 2025, VOC Port in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, celebrated the successful completion of its CSR skill development programs conducted by the Center of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS). The event highlighted notable placement achievements, including 100% employment for the welder and CNC operator batch. The initiative aims
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Faridabad, Haryana, where tributes were paid to victims of recent terrorist attacks. The meeting emphasized the government's commitment to eliminating terrorism, enhancing women's safety, and increasing employment through cooperation in agriculture
Social Development
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized India's integration of economic growth with social development at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha. He highlighted the creation of over 170 million jobs, increased women's employment, and significant improvements in social protection coverage. The summit aimed
PLI Scheme
Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, has launched the third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Specialty Steel, aiming to attract new investments in advanced steel products. The scheme has already garnered ₹43,874 crores in investment and created over 30,000 jobs.
Labour Policy
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has released the draft National Labour & Employment Policy - Shram Shakti Niti 2025 for public consultation. This policy aims to create a fair and inclusive work environment, emphasizing worker welfare, universal social security, and the integration of technology in employment
India
India's employment has surged to 64.33 crore in 2023-24, marking a net addition of 16.83 crore jobs since 2017-18. The unemployment rate has significantly decreased from 6.0% to 3.2%, with 1.56 crore women joining the formal workforce. The growth reflects the government'
Manipur
During his address at the inauguration of various development projects in Imphal, Manipur, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of infrastructure development and job creation for the youth. Key projects include the Manipur Urban Roads Project and the Manipur Infotech Development Project, aimed at enhancing living standards and boosting the
Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has launched various schemes, including Swadesh Darshan and its revamped version Swadesh Darshan 2.0, to develop tourism infrastructure and create job opportunities in India. These initiatives have sanctioned numerous projects aimed at sustainable tourism and local community empowerment. A third-party assessment indicated that these schemes
PLISFPI
The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has significantly boosted India's food processing sector, providing ₹1,726 crore in incentives, increasing processing capacity by 35 lakh MT, and generating approximately 3.39 lakh jobs. Since 2019-20, processed food exports have grown at a CAGR of
PM-DAKSH
The PM-DAKSH Scheme has successfully trained 1,87,305 individuals, with 39% (73,102) securing employment or self-employment. The scheme is monitored by three corporations, ensuring quality training and compliance with guidelines. Training institutes must achieve a 70% employment rate for candidates, or face financial penalties. The initiative also provides