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
Odisha
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha, spanning 110.875 km at a cost of Rs. 8307.74 crore. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas and enhance connectivity between major cities,
Odisha
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha, spanning 110.875 km at a cost of Rs. 8307.74 crore. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas and enhance connectivity between major cities,
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