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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented several schemes targeting urban poverty alleviation. The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), now concluded, along with PM SVANidhi and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U), forms a robust framework for supporting urban livelihoods, housing and
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The Ministry of Communications announced in a response to the Rajya Sabha that the Department of Telecommunications has granted Unified Licenses for Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) service to three companies, including OneWeb India Communications Private Limited, JIO Satellite Communications Limited, and Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited. Other
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The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has identified 2,488 dumpsites holding 25 crore metric tonnes of legacy waste for remediation under the Dumpsite Remediation Acceleration Programme (DRAP). The initiative aims to remediate 214 major dumpsites by September 2026, which account for most remaining legacy waste, and to reclaim
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The Ministry of Communications has accelerated the deployment of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)'s 4G sites nationwide, with a focus on indigenously developed infrastructure. As of January 2026, nearly 97,672 4G sites have been installed, of which 95,511 are fully operational. This plan aligns with India&
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The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), initiated by the Government of India in 2014, aims to make urban areas open defecation free and improve waste management in cities. With a focus on constructing household and community toilets, as well as enhancing municipal solid waste processing, SBM-U 2.0 was launched in
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The Government of India is undertaking several initiatives to promote digital inclusion in rural and remote parts of the country. This includes projects under BharatNet to expand broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats and further mobile connectivity projects for remote villages. The projects aim to enhance digital literacy through programs
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The Ministry of Communications in India is advancing rural internet connectivity via BharatNet and Digital Bharat Nidhi initiatives. BharatNet aims to supply broadband to 2.64 lakh Gram Panchayats, including 46,746 in Uttar Pradesh, alongside 3.8 lakh non-GP villages, while DBN targets 39,799 rural villages with 4G
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted an inspection in Greater Noida, uncovering significant road dust violations. The inspection involved eight teams from the Central Pollution Control Board and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, assessing 35 locations managed by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority. With 102 violations
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The National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is launching the National Household Income Survey and the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises in 2026. These initiatives aim to fill long-standing data gaps and enhance economic planning. Source: Original Link
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The Government of India has released the second instalment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for the fiscal year 2025–26, amounting to over ₹1,156 crores. These funds are aimed at bolstering rural local bodies in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tripura, supporting governance at grassroots levels. In detail, ₹410.
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Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined the achievements and future plans for the Department of Telecommunications, emphasizing the BharatNet Scheme's crucial role in providing extensive broadband connectivity across India. The initiative aims to connect 100% of Gram Panchayats, focusing on enhancing digital infrastructure and supporting rural employment through
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare held a National Workshop on AgriStack at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, focusing on a collaborative approach to establish a farmer-centric digital ecosystem. The event reviewed outcomes from a previous conference and addressed goals like farmer IDs, geo-referencing land, and integrating AgriStack across sectors. The