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.
Category : Government Schemes
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.
Rail Safety Gets Record ₹1.3 Lakh Crore In Budget 2026
The Union Budget 2026 will allocate over ₹1.3 lakh crore for railway safety, marking the biggest-ever outlay. Nearly half of total capital expenditure will focus on track renewals, Kavach expansion, and signalling upgrades.
Rijiju: MGNREGA Was Loot Guarantee, New Law Ends Corruption
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticizes MGNREGA for enabling corruption, announces new law to ensure transparency and prevent even Rs 1 fraud in implementation.
Goa CM: Viksit Bharat-G RAM G to Boost Rural Jobs, Assets
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant says the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme will enhance rural employment and infrastructure without undermining MNREGA, while Congress protests the new law.
Assam CM Gives Rs 10,000 Seed Funds to 53,000 Women
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed Rs 10,000 seed funds each to over 53,000 women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan in Barak Valley, aiming to boost entrepreneurship.
BJP Leader Warns of Crisis as Tobacco Tax Hike Fuels Smuggling
Tobacco Board chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu criticizes the government's GST increase, warning it will harm farmers, boost illegal trade, and reduce revenue.
UP Pragati Platform Symbolises New India's Governance: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praises the Pragati platform as a symbol of New India's result-driven governance, highlighting its role in enhancing administrative efficiency.
Renewable Energy Demands R&D, Green Finance in Budget
India's renewable energy industry urges the government for research incentives and affordable green financing in the upcoming Union Budget 2026. The sector also calls for enhanced transmission infrastructure.
PM Modi to Launch Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on Jan 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Vande Bharat sleeper train connecting Guwahati and Kolkata on January 17, boosting connectivity in North Bengal.
Delhi EV Retrofit: Rs 50,000 Incentive vs High Conversion Costs
Delhi offers Rs 50,000 for converting petrol and diesel cars to electric, but retrofitting can cost up to Rs 7 lakh. Explore benefits, challenges, and total ownership costs under the new policy.
Jal Jeevan Mission Budget Slashed by 60% This Year
The government plans to reduce Jal Jeevan Mission funding from Rs 67,000 crore to Rs 17,000 crore due to pending Cabinet approval for scheme extension until 2028.
Kolhapur Shiv Bhojan Operators Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Subsidies
Shiv Bhojan thali operators in Kolhapur district demand pending subsidies for eight months, warning of a one-day shutdown if payments are not prioritized by the government.
Bettiah Officials Review Schemes for CM's Samriddhi Yatra
Tirhut division commissioner Girivar Dayal Singh held a review meeting in Bettiah to assess progress of key welfare schemes ahead of CM Nitish Kumar's proposed Samriddhi Yatra in West Champaran district.
Yeshasvini Health Insurance Registration Begins in Karnataka
Registration for Karnataka's Yeshasvini health insurance scheme for 2026-27 has started. The scheme offers cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh for cooperative members and their families.
Shobha Karandlaje: Social Security for Unorganised Workers
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje announces ESI, EPF, and pension extensions for unorganised workers, highlighting the Four Labour Codes' impact on 31 crore registered workers.
Minister Defends MNREGA Renaming as VB-G RAM G
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje explains the revision of MNREGA to VB-G RAM G after a year-long study, aiming to curb fund misuse with a 60:40 funding ratio.
6 Lakh Applications for Jharkhand Girl Scheme, Rs 104 Cr Disbursed
Jharkhand's Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana sees massive response with over 6 lakh applications. More than Rs 104 crore disbursed to 2.78 lakh beneficiaries to support adolescent girls' education.
MP Questions Centre's 11-Year Delay on MGNREGA Corruption
A Karnataka MP criticises the central government for taking 11 years to acknowledge corruption in the MGNREGA scheme, raising concerns about accountability and rural welfare.
MP Seeks Rs 791 Crore Grant for Karnataka Coconut Farmers
Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary reveals expert team's recommendation for Rs 791 crore grant to tackle severe pest problems devastating coconut crops in Karnataka.
Rs 3,600 Crore Upgrade for 101 Bengal Railway Stations
West Bengal's railway network is set for a massive transformation as 101 stations undergo redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme with a Rs 3,600 crore investment. Discover the key changes.
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