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.
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.
Varanasi district received second prize for Watershed Development Component-PMKSY at national level, recognized for land and water conservation work and beneficiary success stories.
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.
Bihar government holds review meeting on Agristack project, mandates free farmer registration from Feb 2-6 with district-level incentives and targets for PM-Kisan beneficiaries.
The Economic Survey of India has spotlighted Bihar's Mukhyamantri Samekit Chaur Vikas Yojana, which aims to transform wetland areas into productive aquaculture zones across 22 districts as part of the state's fourth agriculture roadmap.
The Indian government will pilot a Central Bank Digital Currency for food subsidies in Chandigarh, Puducherry, and three Gujarat districts next month, aiming to enhance transparency in the free ration scheme.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament highlights Jharkhand's GIS-based climate-smart agriculture and agri stack scheme as a state-level innovation with potential to advance India's agricultural sector through technology-driven reforms.
Chatra district administration inaugurated an organic resource centre in Karma village to promote organic farming and empower women through livelihood generation and training programs.
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu emphasized ensuring remunerative prices for oil palm farmers as a top priority during a meeting of the Oil Palm Price Fixation Committee in Guntur district.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to complete the Bengaluru-Vijayawada economic corridor by 2027 and national highway projects worth Rs 1.40 lakh crore by 2029.
Assam government plans to inaugurate Maharaja Prithu Flyover and Bharalumukh railway overbridge in February to avoid delays during assembly elections, easing city traffic congestion.
Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, 740 Tripura households eliminated electricity bills and earned Rs 2.64 lakh by selling surplus solar power to the grid, transforming expenses into income.
India's Budget 2026 is expected to focus on making the country a global critical minerals powerhouse through strategic investments in exploration, processing, and recycling to reduce import dependence.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reveals that the state cabinet approved the Regional Rapid Transit System line from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargod after the Centre repeatedly rejected the SilverLine project and ignored semi-high-speed rail proposal
Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh becomes India's first to implement online property tax collection through SAMARTH Panchayat portal, enabling rural citizens to pay taxes digitally from home.
As India aims to become a global food powerhouse, the upcoming Union Budget 2026 presents a crucial opportunity to strengthen crop protection policies, rationalize GST, and boost agricultural innovation for farmer resilience and food security.
Kerala's 2026-27 budget prioritizes IT and digital innovation with Rs 548.05 crore allocation, plans Cyber Valley in Kochi, and youth-focused schemes worth Rs 400 crore for employment and skill development.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that the government is finalizing a policy on compressed bio-gas to boost renewable energy and reduce fossil fuel imports.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announces the second phase of Mahila Rojgar Yojana, offering women up to Rs 2 lakh for self-employment and entrepreneurship ventures.
Goa authorities are examining Australian law to potentially ban social media for children under 16, amid growing mental health concerns in India's vast internet user base.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced additional financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh for women beneficiaries under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar scheme, with funds to be disbursed in phases based on proper utilization of initial grants.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves cashless medical treatment scheme for 15 lakh teachers, staff and dependents. Eligibility, premium details and implementation explained.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1, a Sunday, marking her ninth consecutive budget. The document outlines economic priorities and fiscal strategy.
The Union Government has delivered 1.22 crore houses under PMAY Urban by November 2025, significantly advancing affordable housing and urban development across India.
Explore the 40+ year tradition of Halwa Ceremony before Union Budget 2026. Learn why officials enter lock-in period for secrecy and how digitalization changed the process.
As Budget 2026 approaches, India's middle class voices urgent demands for government intervention to reduce escalating costs in housing, healthcare, and education, citing unaffordable fees and substandard public services.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav will transfer Rs 200 crore under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana to 1.17 lakh farmers, providing crucial price difference support for their produce.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 recommends moving ultra-processed foods to highest GST slabs, imposing surcharges on high-sugar products, and potential marketing bans to tackle rising childhood obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
Jan Swasthya Abhiyan demands doubling of Union health budget ahead of 2026-27 budget, citing failure to meet National Health Policy 2017 targets. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present budget on February 1, 2026.