MGNREGA Cards Likely Valid During Transition to New Law
The Rural Development Ministry plans to allow verified MGNREGA job cards during the transition to the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, ensuring continuity for rural workers.
Category : Government Schemes
PM Modi to Launch Three Amrit Bharat Trains from Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off three new Amrit Bharat trains from Bengal on January 18. These trains offer premium travel at Rs 500 per 1,000 km, connecting key routes like Howrah-Delhi and Sealdah-Banaras.
J&K Accelerates Solar Power Push to Cut Costs
Jammu & Kashmir is rapidly shifting to solar energy to address winter power shortages and high electricity bills. The government has solarized thousands of buildings and installed solar pumps on farms.
Budget 2026 Nears, Farm Promises Still on Paper
With the Union Budget 2026-27 just weeks away, several agriculture schemes announced in the previous budget remain unimplemented, raising concerns about delayed benefits for farmers.
Union Budget 2026: What is the Outcome Budget?
The Outcome Budget links government spending directly to expected results. This approach aims to enhance accountability and measure the effectiveness of public funds in various schemes.
UP Holds Camps in Lucknow for Construction Worker Welfare
The Uttar Pradesh government organized awareness camps in Lucknow to register construction workers and promote welfare schemes like education and health benefits.
UP Zero Poverty Program Creates Jobs for Thousands in Lucknow
The Uttar Pradesh government's Zero Poverty Program has helped over 4,500 people secure jobs through skill training. Officials aim to make families self-reliant by connecting them with employment opportunities.
Indore Gets Rs 800 Crore Narmada Water Supply Project
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav laid the foundation for an Rs 800.19 crore water supply project from the Narmada river to meet Indore's growing clean water needs under AMRUT 2.0.
Budget 2026-27 Printing Stays at North Block Press
Finance Ministry will use its old North Block printing press for Budget 2026-27 copies due to constraints at new Kartavya Bhavan complex, maintaining tradition amid transition.
Punjab Automates QR Code System for Liquor Tracking
Punjab will automate its QR code-based liquor tracking system to prevent excise duty evasion and counterfeit products. The new system ensures real-time monitoring from distilleries to retail stores.
Kerala Rubber Farmers Get Rs 75,000/Hectare Replanting Aid
Rubber farmers in six Kerala districts can now apply for Rs 75,000 per hectare financial assistance for replanting under the KERA project. The scheme targets 30,000 hectares and includes training on climate-resilient farming.
ISMA Seeks GST Cuts on Biofuels, Policy Support in Pilibhit
The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association presents a 10-point blueprint to transform sugar into bio-energy hubs, cut GST on flex-fuel vehicles, and boost clean mobility.
Bihar Mandates Geospatial Analytics for Major Projects
Bihar government now requires geo-spatial analysis for infrastructure projects over Rs 50 crore. Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit says this will make projects scientific and data-driven.
Udupi Station to Get Rs 110 Cr Upgrade Under Amrit Bharat
Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary announced that Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved Rs 110 crore to transform Udupi railway station into a world-class facility under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima Launched for CGHS Beneficiaries
The Finance Ministry introduces an optional health insurance plan for CGHS beneficiaries, offering coverage up to ₹20 lakh with flexible co-payment options and significant premium discounts.
TN Approves Pension for Retired Milk Cooperative Staff
The Tamil Nadu government has approved a compassionate pension scheme for retired employees of Primary Milk Producers' and Milk Consumers' Cooperative Societies, effective this month.
Haryana Minister Pushes Local Fish Markets for Farmers
Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana directs officials to develop local markets near fish farmers, aiming to reduce travel and increase income. Plans include solar lights at ponds and a Rs 98.90 crore investment in white shrimp farming.
Kerala Revises 'Connect to Work' Scheme for Youth Jobs
Kerala cabinet approves updated guidelines for 'Connect to Work' scheme, offering Rs 1,000 monthly scholarships to youth for skill development and exam preparation.
Punjab CM Announces Rs 1,000 Monthly Stipend for Women
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann promises a Rs 1,000 monthly financial assistance scheme for women, to be rolled out in the coming budget, during the Maghi rally in Badal.
J&K's Free Power Promise: Solar Rooftops as New Solution
The Jammu and Kashmir government faces financial hurdles in delivering free electricity. It now considers solar rooftops for poor households under a RESCO model to fulfill its pledge.
Goa VAT Bill Eases Rules for Small Dealers
Goa government introduces bill to simplify tax rules for small dealers, reduce paperwork, and set clear deadlines for settlement applications and refunds.
Rijiju: MGNREGS 'Guarantee of Loot', New Act Ends Corruption
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticizes MGNREGS as corrupt, praises new VB-G RAM G Act for eliminating loopholes through digital monitoring during BJP workshop in Lucknow.
MP Cabinet Approves Major Schemes for Teachers and Schools
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved multiple schemes including a career progression plan for teachers, new schools, and infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores.
UP's Kaushal Disha Portal Offers Free Digital Skill Courses
Uttar Pradesh government launches Kaushal Disha portal providing free online skill training, video tutorials, and certification to bridge urban-rural and gender divides.
Himachal CM Sukhu Orders Himcare Cards for Construction Workers
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates Himcare cards and e-KYC for registered construction workers via Him Parivar Portal to ensure welfare benefits access.
Varanasi Villages Get Free Solar Power in Green Energy Push
Seven villages adopted by PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi will receive free solar energy installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, targeting 500 houses initially.
2025 Rains Damaged 800+ Hectares, Hit 4,136 Goa Farmers
Untimely heavy rainfall in late 2025 severely impacted Goa's agriculture, damaging over 800 hectares and affecting thousands of farmers, with compensation disbursements underway.
AP Scraps Extra Liquor Tax on Bars, Ensures Price Parity
Andhra Pradesh government abolishes additional retail excise tax on bars, effective immediately. Move aims to ease financial burden on bar owners and create uniform liquor pricing across state.
Odisha Preserves Historic Assembly in New Complex
Odisha's existing assembly building will be preserved while developing a new integrated Lok Seva Bhawan-Vidhan Sabha complex. The Rs 3,623-crore project will be built in three phases.
Centre Plans Financial Autonomy for City Bodies in Budget 2026
The central government is preparing a blueprint to grant municipal bodies greater financial autonomy, aiming to accelerate local infrastructure development ahead of the Union Budget 2026.
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