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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
Jammu & Kashmir
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
Coal Blocks
The Ministry of Coal has issued vesting orders for three coal blocks, Rajgamar Dipside, Tangardihi North, and Mahuagarhi, under commercial auctions. These blocks, with a total geological reserve of approximately 1,484.41 MT, are expected to generate an annual revenue of around Rs. 189.77 crores and attract a
Advanced Night Vision
On October 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an Advanced Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, aimed at enhancing India's defense capabilities and promoting self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The facility, established by Bharat Electronics Limited with an investment of Rs 360 crore, will produce advanced electro-optical
Fisheries projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and laid the foundation for fisheries projects worth over ₹693 crore, including initiatives like the Trout Fisheries project in Uttarakhand, Smart Harbour in Puducherry, and Integrated Aqua Park in Odisha. These projects aim to enhance fish production, create employment, and boost India's Blue
PMAY-G
The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) aims to provide housing for all in rural India, with a target of 4.95 crore houses by 2029. As of August 2025, 2.82 crore houses have been completed, generating 568 crore person-days of employment. The scheme emphasizes technology-driven transparency and integrates with
Mokama-Munger Corridor
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of the 4-lane greenfield access-controlled Mokama-Munger section of the Buxar-Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor in Bihar. The project spans 82.4 km with a budget of Rs. 4447.38 crore, aiming to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. It
Mokama-Munger Corridor
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a 4-lane greenfield access-controlled Mokama-Munger section of the Buxar-Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor in Bihar. The project spans 82.4 km with a budget of Rs. 4447.38 crore, aiming to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. It
Vibrant Villages Programme
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) workshop in New Delhi, emphasizing the need to prevent migration from border villages and ensure full benefits of government schemes for residents. The VVP aims to enhance infrastructure, promote culture and tourism, and generate employment in border areas. Shah
employment generation
The Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, an Employment Linked Incentive Scheme aimed at boosting employment generation and enhancing social security, particularly in the manufacturing sector. The scheme, which runs from August 2025 to July 2027, has a budget of ₹99,446 Crore and aims to
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
The Government of India has conducted a mid-term evaluation of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme, revealing significant positive impacts on farmers' income, agricultural storage capacity, and employment generation. The evaluation, carried out by the Agro Economic Research Centre (AERC), highlighted that 31% of AIF units received government subsidies,
PMAY-G
The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) to achieve 'Housing for All' in rural areas, targeting the construction of 4.95 crore pucca houses by 2029. As of August 2025, 4.12 crore houses have been allotted, with 2.83 crore