Swachhata
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has successfully conducted a nationwide cleanliness campaign under the Swachhata initiative, organizing 556 campaigns from December 2024 to August 2025. These efforts resulted in the disposal of scrap generating approximately Rs. 52.30 crores and freeing up 2.24 lakh sq. ft. of office
Swachhata Pakhwada
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) successfully observed Swachhata Pakhwada from August 16 to 31, 2025, as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative included a pledge-taking ceremony, cleanliness drives, and various activities promoting sustainability. MHI officials, led by Additional Secretary Dr. Hanif Qureshi, participated in the campaign, which
PM E-DRIVE Scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the PM E-DRIVE Scheme's duration by two years, now set to run until March 31, 2028. Initially launched in September 2024 with a budget of ₹10,900 crore for two years, the scheme aims to promote electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure
Capital Goods
The Ministry of Heavy Industries reports a significant increase in the production of the capital goods sector from 2020-21 to 2024-25, with various sub-sectors showing growth. The capital goods industry contributes approximately 1.9% to the country's GDP. A scheme launched in 2022 aims to enhance competitiveness in
Electric Vehicles
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched several initiatives to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in India, focusing on accessibility and affordability. Key schemes include FAME-II, PM E-DRIVE, and the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, which collectively aim to incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles, support urban bus operations, and
CPSEs
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) reports that there are currently 16 operational Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India. Since 2019, two CPSEs have been liquidated, and 15 others are under liquidation. The report includes details of turnover and profits for the operational CPSEs over the last three years,
EV Charging Stations
The Ministry of Heavy Industries reports that 29,277 public electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) have been installed across India, as per the Ministry of Power. The installation follows the guidelines issued for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and battery swapping stations. A budget of Rs. 2,000 crore has been
Capital Goods
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has reported significant growth in the Indian Capital Goods Sector from 2014 to 2025, with various sub-sectors showing varying production figures. The sector contributes approximately 1.9% to the country's GDP. A new scheme was launched to enhance competitiveness, with a financial outlay
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
The Ministry of Heavy Industries held a Special Lecture Session on July 28, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to honor the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The event featured speeches from key officials, including Minister of State Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma and Secretary Shri Kamran Rizvi,
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
The Ministry of Heavy Industries is organizing a Special Lecture Session on July 28, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The event will honor his contributions to Indian nationalism and modern India, featuring speeches from notable guests including the
FAME Scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has clarified that under the FAME Scheme, subsidies are provided to buyers of electric vehicles, not to manufacturers. The scheme offers upfront price reductions for consumers, which are later reimbursed to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The report details the financial allocations and utilization for both