NCDC
The Union Cabinet 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 new projects and working capital. Approximately
Indian Railways
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four multitracking projects by the Ministry of Railways, covering 13 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The projects, costing approximately Rs 11,169 crore, will increase the railway network by 574 Kms and create 229 lakh human-days
PMMSY
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has allocated Rs. 17,210.46 crore for fisheries infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) from 2020-2025. This initiative aims to enhance fisheries infrastructure across various states, generating significant employment opportunities. The PMMSY has also established 34 fisheries
Skill India Mission
The Skill India Mission, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, aims to create a skilled workforce by providing training to 298.25 million existing workers and 104.62 million new entrants by 2022. Various schemes like PMKVY, JSS, NAPS, and CTS are implemented to facilitate this training. The
Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has identified 42 destinations across four themes: Culture and Heritage, Spiritual, Eco Tourism, and Vibrant Villages under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) scheme. A total of 36 projects have been sanctioned, with a completion timeline set for March 2026. The projects aim to enhance tourism
Employment Generation
The Ministry of Labour & Employment reports an increase in the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and a decrease in the Unemployment Rate (UR) in India from 2020-21 to 2023-24. The WPR for individuals aged 15 and above rose from 52.6% to 58.2%, while the UR decreased from 4.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has approved fisheries development proposals worth Rs. 21,274.16 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with a central share of Rs. 9,189.79 crore. A total of Rs. 5,587.57 crore has been released to various
NLCIL
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has granted NLC India Limited (NLCIL) an exemption from investment guidelines, allowing it to invest Rs.7,000 Crore in its subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL). This move aims to support NLCIL's goal of developing 10.11 GW of renewable energy
NLCIL
The Union Cabinet has granted NLC India Limited (NLCIL) a special exemption from investment guidelines, allowing it to invest Rs. 7,000 Crore in its subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL). This move aims to support NLCIL's goal of developing 10.11 GW of renewable energy capacity by
Rozgar Mela
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan distributed appointment letters to 204 youth at the Rozgar Mela in Bhubaneswar, part of a nationwide initiative where over 51,000 letters were issued. The event emphasized the government's commitment to employment generation and youth empowerment, with a focus on good governance
Rozgar Mela
On July 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government departments via video conferencing. This event, part of the Rozgar Mela initiative, aims to enhance employment opportunities and empower youth in nation-building. The 16th Rozgar Mela will take place
KVIC
Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, visited the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Mumbai to review its performance over the past three years. He emphasized strengthening rural ties to support financially deprived communities and discussed employment generation through local training initiatives. The KVIC Chairman highlighted the