Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana portal has been launched to facilitate job registrations under a scheme aimed at creating over 3.5 crore jobs in India. With an outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the initiative focuses on employment generation, enhancing employability, and social security across all sectors, particularly
MSME
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has reported 28.73 crore employment through the Udyam Registration Portal from July 2020 to July 2025. Various government schemes, including the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme and the revamped Credit Guarantee Scheme, aim to promote and develop the MSME
Textile Parks
The Ministry of Textiles is implementing the Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP) to enhance investments, create jobs, and boost textile exports. The scheme, which was active until March 2021, is now part of the Textile Cluster Development Scheme (TCDS) for ongoing projects. A total of 50 parks were sanctioned,
Paradip Port
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has announced several port-led industrial development projects at Paradip Port in Odisha, with a total investment exceeding INR 10,000 crore. Key projects include a Multimodal Logistic Park, multiple Iron Ore Pellet Plants, and a POL terminal, collectively expected to generate over 10,
MERITE Scheme
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme with a budget of Rs.4200 crore. This initiative aims to enhance the quality, equity, and governance of technical education across 275 institutions, including engineering colleges and polytechnics,
Assam
The Union Cabinet has approved four new components under the Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages for Assam and Tripura, with a total outlay of Rs.4,250 crore. The funding will support infrastructure development in Adivasi areas of Assam, the North Cacher Hills, and tribal communities in Tripura,
MERITE Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme, with a budget of Rs.4200 crore, aimed at enhancing the quality, equity, and governance of technical education across 275 institutions in India. The scheme, aligned with the National Educational Policy-2020,
Marakkanam
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a 4-lane highway from Marakkanam to Puducherry in Tamil Nadu, spanning 46 km, with a total capital cost of Rs. 2,157 crore. This project aims to alleviate congestion on the existing 2-lane NH-332A, improve safety, and enhance connectivity
Driving Training
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has implemented a scheme to establish Regional Driving Training Centres (RDTCs) across States/UTs to enhance road safety and promote good driving habits. As of July 2025, 17 RDTCs have been sanctioned, with additional proposals approved. The initiative aims to improve driving skills,
Animal Husbandry
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to enhance price realization for producers. The fund supports various stakeholders, including entrepreneurs and cooperatives, with a 3% interest subvention and credit guarantees. Since its inception, 402 projects have been approved, aiming to
Cooperatives
The Ministry of Cooperation has highlighted the lack of a dedicated database to assess the cooperative sector's contribution to the national and state GDP. However, a 2018 report by the National Cooperative Union of India estimates various contributions of cooperatives across sectors, including agricultural credit, fertilizer production, sugar
NCDC
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Central Sector Scheme granting Rs.2000 crore to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) over four years (2025-29). This funding will enable NCDC to raise Rs.20,000 crore from the open market, facilitating loans to cooperatives for