Jal Jeevan Mission Budget Slashed by 60% This Year
The government plans to reduce Jal Jeevan Mission funding from Rs 67,000 crore to Rs 17,000 crore due to pending Cabinet approval for scheme extension until 2028.
The government plans to reduce Jal Jeevan Mission funding from Rs 67,000 crore to Rs 17,000 crore due to pending Cabinet approval for scheme extension until 2028.
Five years after Jal Jeevan Mission launch, 51 Uttarkashi villages remain without tap water. Residents face daily struggles fetching water, with forest approvals delaying Rs 121 crore projects.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission, its first launch of 2026, ends in failure. The setback impacts satellite deployment and highlights challenges in India's space program. Read the full analysis.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission faces a rare setback. Explore the details of this anomaly and a historical look at the space agency's infrequent launch failures, highlighting its overall reliability.
Centre to merge Krishonnati Yojana, Natural Farming & Honey Mission under PM-RKVY from 2026-31. ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay linked to state-level reform performance. Details inside.
National Health Mission's block-level health fairs provided critical services to over 2 lakh people, including child screenings, vaccinations, and digital health integration. Explore the impact.
Meghalaya Congress criticises the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission, calling it an assault on women's dignity. They cite funding shortfalls and structural changes as key threats. Read more.
Varanasi launches a unique Swachh Bharat initiative: women receive sanitary pads in exchange for household plastic waste. A dual push for hygiene and a cleaner environment.
Madurai's Govt Rajaji Hospital witnesses a surge in daily patients to 7,000. Health Minister Ma Subramanian inaugurates new CT scanner & X-ray, highlights Rs 420 crore investment and AIIMS Madurai's 2027 deadline.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces state-wide campaign from Jan 26 to restore MGNREGA funds, alleging Centre suppressed Rs 6,000 crore annually. Join the fight for rural jobs.
India's National Supercomputing Mission achieves a milestone with the indigenous PARAM SHAKTI at IIT Madras. This 3.1-petaflop system boosts research in AI, climate science, and drug discovery. Discover how it marks a shift to technological sovereignty.
The ISMHAA National Summit in Delhi united leaders to launch a national movement, announce a dedicated fund, and set a 2030 goal for mental health support. Discover the roadmap.
Tamil Nadu begins a pilot HPV vaccination drive for adolescent girls in four districts in January to prevent cervical cancer. The state plans a full rollout by year-end.
22,000 Assam NHM employees face salary cuts for joining protests. They threaten renewed agitation in the New Year if cuts are not reversed. Health services were disrupted earlier.
ISRO kicks off 2026 with a landmark launch on January 12, carrying a crucial DRDO satellite and other payloads. Get the full mission details here.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces VB-G RAM G scheme, boosting rural employment to 125 days with tech for transparency. Key for water conservation & disaster management.
UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates tap connections for all rural schools & anganwadis. Jal Jeevan Mission contract extended till 2027. All 97,070 villages now have piped water.
A 2019 survey exposed critical gaps in MP's rural water testing labs. Despite Jal Jeevan Mission, 2025 data shows persistent weaknesses, raising concerns about underreported contamination risks. Read the full investigation.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announces India's ambitious plan for a human Moon landing by 2027, details new Rs 4,000 crore launch pad, and reveals upcoming Bhuvan mapping portal. Read more.
ICAR's KVKs in Kanpur successfully organised large-scale awareness programmes for the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme, directly reaching over 14,300 participants and informing 76,000 people about rural employment guarantees.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras held nationwide awareness programs on Jan 3-4 to inform farmers and youth about the Viksit Bharat-GRAM G scheme's employment and livelihood benefits. Learn how this initiative aims to empower rural India.
A Union govt survey reveals 36.7% of rural MP's drinking water is unsafe. This follows 10 deaths in Indore, where a 2017 report had flagged sewage contamination but was ignored. Read the shocking district-wise data.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
A Union govt survey finds stark disparities in potable water access in rural Madhya Pradesh. While some districts score 100%, others hit zero. Discover the alarming data and groundwater contamination risks.
A new study finds nearly 4 in 10 rural women in Punjab suffer from hypertension. Discover the key risk factors and urgent public health implications revealed by the research.
India's ambitious Samudrayaan Mission aims to send a manned submersible to a depth of 6,000 meters by 2026, announced Union Minister Jitendra Singh. This historic deep ocean exploration will study biodiversity and mineral resources.
Discover five breathtaking national parks in the US where you can hike and explore without the fear of encountering venomous snakes. Perfect for families and anxious travellers.
Over 26,000 agricultural livelihood facilitators are transforming farming in Uttar Pradesh, promoting modern techniques, govt schemes, and women's empowerment. Discover how they are building a self-reliant ecosystem.
ISRO's first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, HLVM3 G1/OM1, is now targeted for launch by March 2026. Get the latest updates on India's ambitious human spaceflight program, its revised timeline, and completed system tests.
India's landmark National Sports Governance Act partially takes effect from January 1, 2026, establishing a new framework for sports bodies, a National Sports Board, and a Tribunal. Read about the key changes.