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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 between Barabanki and Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh. The project, costing Rs. 6969.04 crore, seeks to address road safety and congestion issues, enhance connectivity, and boost regional development.
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India is spearheading efforts to empower Tribal communities through various initiatives like concessional loans and digital marketplaces. National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation is supporting income-generating activities through multiple schemes, benefiting thousands of tribal individuals. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation promotes tribal arts
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme with a budget of Rs. 2584.60 crore. The initiative aims to support small hydro projects, especially in hilly and North Eastern states, providing substantial financial assistance and generating employment. This
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The Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, led by Ms. Dola Sen, has released its 196th report. This report, laid before both Houses of Parliament, analyzes the Demands for Grants for 2026-2027 of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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The National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation (NSTFDC), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, is intensifying efforts to disseminate information on concessional loan schemes for Scheduled Tribes. Despite the availability of schemes like the Adivasi Shiksha Rrinn Yojana (ASRY), no proposals have been received from Maharashtra's implementing
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The Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, led by Ms. Dola Sen, presented its 195th Report to the Indian Parliament, focusing on the 2026-27 financial year grants for the Department of Commerce. The report highlights the need for optimizing budget allocations to improve internal trade and export operations. It
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri. Jual Oram, announced the implementation of the Van Dhan Yojana in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). With financial backing from the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED), this initiative aims to
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Rs.1,718.56 crore in Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the 2023-24 cotton season. This initiative aims to provide direct price support to farmers across India, bolster cotton cultivation, and contribute to the
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The Government of India has enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 to create a safe digital ecosystem by prohibiting all forms of online money games and promoting e-sports. The act imposes severe penalties for violations and establishes the Online Gaming Authority of India to oversee online
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying reports substantial achievements in livestock vaccination coverage and veterinary infrastructure in Odisha, particularly in Mayurbhanj district for 2025-26. Efforts include significant reduction in disease outbreaks and enhancement of veterinary services, supported by central assistance. Source: Original Link
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme' for the fiscal years 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a budget of Rs.2584.60 crore to install Small Hydro Power projects with a total capacity of 1500 MW. The scheme
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The Government of India, through the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is spearheading the Rashtriya Gokul Mission to boost the conservation, genetic improvement, production, and marketing of indigenous cow breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, and Kankrej among others. This initiative enhances milk production and productivity, benefiting farmers nationwide. Key measures