Category : Government Schemes


India's EV Push Needs Focus on Highways, Not Just Cities

As India's electric mobility gains urban momentum, the upcoming Union Budget must address intercity transport. Industry seeks incentives for electric buses on highways, charging infrastructure, and financial support to decarbonise long-distance travel.

Budget 2026-27: PMAY Housing Focus on Sunday Presentation

With the Union Budget 2026-27 scheduled for Sunday, February 1, housing remains a priority. PMAY allocations, women empowerment, and rural-urban progress under scrutiny as Finance Minister presents fiscal roadmap.

MyScheme Portal: Access Government Benefits Easily

Discover how the MyScheme portal simplifies access to India's government schemes. This unified platform helps citizens check eligibility, find benefits, and apply directly, saving time and reducing confusion.

Grain ATMs to Dispense Rice, Wheat in Patna Soon

Bihar government approves pilot project for grain ATMs in Patna. Annapurti machines will dispense up to 50kg grains in 5 minutes using Aadhaar authentication, aiming to reduce PDS corruption.

Budget 2026: Five Demands for Indian Agriculture

As the February 1 budget approaches, Indian agriculture needs focused interventions on price support, soil health, research funding, subsidy rationalization, and non-farm schemes to boost rural incomes.

Smart Meter Pakhwada: Power Ministry's Mandatory Drive

Union Power Ministry directs all discoms to observe Smart Meter Pakhwada from Feb 9-23 with mandatory house-to-house demonstrations to address growing complaints about smart prepaid meters across India.

Rs 1,000 Crore Sewerage for Gorakhpur & Varanasi

A massive budget of nearly Rs 1,000 crore has been approved to provide proper sewerage networks to thousands of households in Gorakhpur and Varanasi under the AMRUT scheme's second phase.

UP Cabinet Approves Rehabilitation for 99 Displaced Families

The Uttar Pradesh state cabinet has approved a plan to rehabilitate 99 Hindu families displaced from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, who were living illegally in Meerut division. They will be resettled in Kanpur Dehat district with land leases.

Kerala Launches India's First Elderly Budget

Kerala becomes India's first state to present a dedicated Elderly Budget, allocating Rs 46,236.52 crore for senior citizens' welfare. The budget addresses healthcare, social security, and infrastructure needs for the aging population.

New Paddy Procurement Centre Inaugurated in Trichy

Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi inaugurated a temporary direct procurement centre in Trichy to streamline paddy purchases from farmers during the ongoing harvest season.

AP to Re-Allot 301 Bar Licences After Tax Waiver

The Andhra Pradesh government will re-notify 301 unsold bar licences after waiving the additional retail excise tax, addressing trader protests and aiming to restore price parity in the liquor sector.

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