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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has conducted a national-level training for master trainers aimed at enhancing digital water governance in rural areas through the Sujalam Bharat Database and Mobile Application. The initiative focuses on the Sujal Gaon ID, which acts as a
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The Indian Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, has introduced various measures to ensure accessible, quality, and expedited legal services for all, including persons with disabilities. This includes implementing the Legal Services Authorities Act, providing free legal aid, and deploying a specialized scheme through the National Legal Services
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The Union Government of India has announced the release of the second installment of Fifteenth Finance Commission Untied Grants for the fiscal year 2025–26, aimed at empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions in managing rural development needs. The funds, totaling over ₹3,324 crores, have been allocated to five states: Bihar,
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) organized a post-budget interactive session in Mumbai to elaborate on new reforms announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. The session was aimed at engaging with stakeholders, including trade associations and customs brokers, to clarify budgetary policy changes and discuss the simplification
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil is set to visit India from February 18 to 22, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, President Lula will attend the 2nd AI Impact Summit and engage in high-level diplomatic and business
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The Sagarmala project, a major initiative by the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, has significantly enhanced India's maritime trade through strategic investments. By focusing on five key sectors—port modernization, port connectivity, port-led industrialization, coastal community development, and coastal shipping & inland water transport—the project
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The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority is developing container and coal berths at Balagarh to handle up to 2.7 MMTPA, lowering logistics costs and creating 2,600 jobs. Funded through EPC and PPP, it's set for completion in 2028. Source: Original Link
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To reduce dependency on foreign shipping and bolster the indigenous fleet, the Government of India has introduced substantial maritime policy reforms. Enacting the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, the reforms include modernizing the legal framework and introducing financial schemes to support the Indian shipbuilding sector. The measures further enhance maritime safety
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has launched multiple projects to enhance connectivity to Odisha's major ports - Paradip, Dhamra, and Gopalpur. These projects aim to improve road and rail infrastructure through initiatives like highway upgrades, new rail lines, and the development of a multi-modal logistics park.
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, under the PM GatiShakti and Sagarmala programmes, is making significant strides in bolstering India’s port infrastructure. Key initiatives include integrated planning through the GIS-based PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, development of inland waterways via the National Waterways Regulations 2025 and Jal Samriddhi
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) continues its initiatives to enhance the food processing sector in India through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), and the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). As of December 2025,
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in India is advancing the food processing sector through Central Sector Schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry. By implementing these schemes, MoFPI aims to develop state-of-the-art infrastructure and promote high-tech innovations