Category : Government Schemes


Lifetime Free Railway Travel for Gallantry Medal Awardees

The Indian government has announced lifetime complimentary railway travel for recipients of gallantry medals, along with one companion. The scheme also includes posthumous awards for parents or spouses, with specific eligibility conditions.

MP CM Gifts Solar Power to Farmers on Birthday

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Yadav distributes power purchase agreements under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Scheme, aiming to link 8 lakh electric pumps with solar energy, advancing the state's green power goals.

India Cuts LPG to PNG-Accessible Homes to Reduce Imports

The Indian government will stop LPG cylinder supply after three months to households with piped natural gas access, aiming to reduce reliance on imports via the Strait of Hormuz. Exceptions apply where PNG connections are technically unfeasible.

Uttarkashi Sea-Buckthorn Farming Boosted Under REAP Project

Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district is actively promoting commercial sea-buckthorn cultivation in high-altitude areas through the Rural Enterprise Acceleration Project (REAP). The initiative aims to enhance farmer incomes and create livelihood opportunities

Bihar Govt Eases Online PNG Connection Process

The Bihar government has streamlined the application for Piped Natural Gas connections, promoting clean energy with online registration and district-specific providers like GAIL and HPCL.

Punjab Tops India in Highway Land Compensation Rates

Punjab ranks fourth in land acquired for national highways but pays the highest average compensation at Rs 3.76 crore per hectare, surpassing Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, though protests have delayed projects.

Govt Stops LPG to PNG-Accessible Homes Amid War Shortage

The Indian government will stop LPG cylinder supply after three months to households with PNG access but no connection, aiming to divert supplies amid shortages from West Asia conflicts. Exceptions apply only if PNG is technically unfeasible.

CAG Audit Reveals MGNREGS Failures in Maharashtra

A CAG report reveals severe flaws in Maharashtra's MGNREGS implementation: Rs 14,000 crore spent, but only 50% works completed and 20-30% visible on ground. Audit flags low demand, payment delays, and administrative lapses across six districts.

Centre Mandates PNG Over LPG in Piped Network Zones

The Indian government has launched a new policy to promote piped natural gas (PNG) networks, potentially halting LPG supply in areas with existing PNG infrastructure. This move aims to enhance energy security amid global oil disruptions.

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