Category : Government Schemes


Delhi Govt Plans Four-Tier PDS Vigilance System

Delhi government announces a four-tier vigilance mechanism led by public representatives to enhance transparency and accountability in the Public Distribution System, aiming to curb irregularities and ensure foodgrains reach intended beneficiaries.

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves TReDS for MSME Payments

Maharashtra state cabinet has approved the adoption of the TReDS platform to streamline pending payments for MSMEs and contractors in the Public Works Department, enhancing transparency and financial access.

UP GST Officer Quits Over Allegations Against Yogi, Modi

Prashant Kumar Singh, a deputy commissioner with UP GST department in Ayodhya, resigns citing moral reasons after being disturbed by allegations against CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi. He plans to pursue social work.

Assam CM Announces Express Corridors, Infrastructure Projects

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ambitious express corridors connecting Dibrugarh to Guwahati and Guwahati to Siliguri, alongside major infrastructure developments including an elevated corridor at Kaziranga and a new legislative assembl

Madurai Republic Day: ₹61.93L Aid, Cultural Events

Madurai district administration distributed welfare assistance worth ₹61.93 lakh to 30 beneficiaries during Republic Day celebrations. Collector K J Praveen Kumar unfurled the flag, oversaw cultural performances, and honored police officers and social act

Kharge Criticizes NREGA Changes, Cites Rural Employment Loss

Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge accused the central government of effectively canceling NREGA, replacing it with a contractor-driven system. He highlighted the scheme's 19-year impact of 183 crore man-days nationwide.

Outcomes, Not Schemes, Key to India's Urban Future

Experts propose a City Performance Dividend to shift focus from competing for government schemes to delivering measurable urban outcomes, creating a national urban scoreboard through the Union Budget.

Budget 2026-27: Customs, TDS Reforms Expected

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming Budget presentation on February 1 is anticipated to feature major reforms including Customs duty restructuring, TDS simplification, and debt management strategies.

Maharashtra: Rs 10,000 Monthly Aid for Martyrs' Families

Maharashtra's Sainik Welfare Department will provide Rs 10,000 monthly assistance to families of soldiers who die in the line of duty, bridging the gap until pension payments begin from the Ministry of Defence.

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