NIFTEM
NIFTEM-Kundli has provided support to eight start-ups across eight states under the NSIP-4 program, with Tamil Nadu receiving the highest financial assistance of ₹13 lakh. The government has also announced the establishment of NIFTEM in Bihar in the Union Budget 2025-26. Source: Original Link
Oil Palm
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced an enhancement of financial assistance under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to support oil palm farmers across India, including Odisha. The assistance covers various components such as planting materials, management during the gestation period, intercropping, drip irrigation
Athlete Selection
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has implemented reforms in athlete selection processes, emphasizing transparency and accountability. National Sports Federations (NSFs) are responsible for selecting athletes for international events, with new guidelines mandating standard selection policies, video recording of trials, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Financial assistance for athletes has
PRASHAD Scheme
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 54 projects under the PRASHAD scheme, aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure at religious and heritage sites across India, with an estimated cost of Rs.1726.74 Crores. Additionally, 40 projects have been approved under the SASCI scheme for iconic tourist centers, totaling Rs.3295.
Flood Management
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has implemented various flood management and irrigation schemes to enhance water management and agricultural productivity across India. The Flood Management Programme (FMP) and the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) are key initiatives aimed at providing financial assistance and technical guidance to state governments. Over
women empowerment
The Ministry of Cooperation has implemented various initiatives to empower women in the cooperative sector, including mandating women directors on the boards of Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) and Primary Agriculture Cooperative Credit Societies (PACS). The amendments to the MSCS Act ensure representation of women and Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in
Women Cooperatives
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has introduced two key schemes aimed at empowering women cooperatives: the Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna, which provides financial services and credit access to women Self Help Groups (SHGs), and the Nandini Sahakar scheme, which focuses on capacity development and financial assistance for business activities. Over
Agricultural Exports
The Indian Government aims to boost exports of agricultural and allied commodities, targeting a share in global trade. In 2024-25, exports reached US$ 51.9 billion. The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Exports Development Authority (APEDA) is implementing initiatives for infrastructure development, innovative machinery adoption, and workforce training to enhance
Drone Didi Scheme
The Indian government has launched the 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme to provide 15,000 drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) with a budget of Rs. 1261 Crores from 2023-24 to 2025-26. The scheme aims to enhance agricultural efficiency, crop yield, and reduce operational costs while empowering women
NHDP
The Ministry of Textiles provides financial assistance to handloom agencies and workers under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) through various components such as Cluster Development Programme and Weaver’s Mudra loan. Funds are released in two installments based on project proposals from States/UTs. As of June 2025, approximately
bonded labour
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has outlined the rehabilitation process for bonded labourers following the abolition of the Bonded Labour System in 1975. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 mandates the identification, release, and rehabilitation of bonded labourers by State/Union Territory authorities. A revamped Central Sector Scheme
PMFME Scheme
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support micro food processing enterprises in India. The scheme, operational from 2020-21 to 2025-26 with a budget of Rs. 10,000 Crore, aims to enhance competitiveness