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The Indian government has finalized the establishment of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across seven states, with an investment outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore over seven years. These parks are set to generate 3 lakh jobs and investment opportunities worth Rs 10,000 crore
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has initiated several programs to boost youth employment, improve worker skills, and enhance worker protection. Using data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey, the Ministry monitors employment trends and focuses on enhancing employability through the Skill India Mission. Initiatives include the e-Shram
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The Union Budget 2026–27 prioritizes the textile sector, a major employment driver, with a detailed policy framework to bolster the industry from grassroots to global markets. Initiatives include the National Fibre Scheme, modernisation of textile clusters, Mega Textile Parks, and liquidity support for MSMEs. The emphasis is on sustainable
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to distribute over 61,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government departments during the 18th Rozgar Mela on January 24, 2026. This initiative aligns with the Prime Minister's focus on employment generation, with more than 11 lakh recruitment letters
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The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVBRY), a nationwide Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme aimed at generating over 3.5 crore jobs across India in two years. Commencing on August 1, 2025, the scheme focuses on driving employment through incentives in various sectors, with
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The National Rozgar Mela initiative, launched in October 2022, has held 17 events in 40-50 cities across Indian States and Union Territories, issuing several lakh appointment letters. Designed to prioritize youth employment generation, it expedites filling vacant government posts while enhancing service delivery. The initiative also includes digitization efforts to
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The Indian Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the Census of India 2027, projected to cost Rs. 11,718.24 crore. This will be the first fully digital census, implementing new technologies like mobile apps for data collection and a dedicated management portal. It will occur in
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned Rs.11,718.24 crore for conducting the Census of India 2027. This extensive exercise, regarded as the world's largest administrative and statistical undertaking, will unfold in two phases: a houselisting and housing census from April to
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The Ministry of Rural Development in India has made significant strides in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) since 2016, aiming to construct 4.95 crore houses by March 2029. With over 2.91 crore houses completed so far, the initiative not only provides housing but also generates
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On November 21, 2025, India implemented four major Labour Codes to streamline 29 existing laws, enhancing worker safety, wages, and social security. These codes ensure universal minimum wages, annual health check-ups, and expanded employment rights for women. The government also launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to create
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Launched in 2020, the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) aims to revitalize India's technical textiles sector with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,480 crore. The mission has approved 168 projects, of which 79 focused on research in specialty fibres such as carbon, aramid, and nylon, and various
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Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy, alongside local government officials, launched the first auction of limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant step in mining reforms. Seven blocks across Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts are up for auction, aimed at boosting local industry and employment. The initiative aligns