Empowering Panchayats: Inside the Latest Rs.1,789 Crore Rural Funding Push
The Union government’s recent release of over ₹1,789 crore in untied grants to rural local bodies across five states marks another step in strengthening grassroots governance in India. The funds, disbursed under the recommendations of the Fifteenth…
15th Finance Commission Grants Strengthen Rural Governance Through Panchayats
India’s rural local governance system has received a major financial push under the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, which has allocated substantial grants to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) during the award period from FY…
From Solar Boom to Solar Waste: India’s Push for a Circular Economy in the Renewable Energy Sector
India’s rapid expansion in solar energy capacity has been one of the defining features of its clean energy transition. However, alongside this growth, policymakers and industry experts are beginning to focus on an emerging challenge: managing the…
Centre, States Sign Reform MoUs to Strengthen Rural Water Governance under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
New Delhi, March 18: In a major step to strengthen rural drinking water governance, the Government of India has signed reform-linked Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh under the extended phase of the Jal…
Centre Pushes Capital Goods Sector Competitiveness with Rs.1,207-Crore Scheme
New Delhi, March 18: The Government of India is implementing the “Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector – Phase II” scheme to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and support the growth of a…
Centre Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Campaign for 1.2 Crore Girls
New Delhi, March 18, 2026:The Government of India has launched a nationwide free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting around 1.2 crore girls aged 14 years across all 36 states and union territories, as part of its efforts to reduce…
Food Processing Industry Must Align with Nutrition Security Goals: Chirag Paswan
New Delhi, March 18: Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan has called for a long-term strategic roadmap for India’s food processing and nutraceutical sectors, stressing that the industry must align its growth with the…
Centre Supports Fisheries Infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh; NABARD Funds Rs.5 Crore Training Centre
New Delhi, March 18: The Government of India has supported the establishment of a state-of-the-art fisheries training centre in Himachal Pradesh to strengthen aquaculture capacity and improve skill development in the fisheries sector. The Department…
Government Steps Up Measures to Boost Agricultural Credit Flow, Focus on Small Farmers and Allied Sectors
New Delhi, March 18: The Government of India has implemented a series of policy measures aimed at expanding institutional credit to the agriculture sector, with particular emphasis on underserved segments such as small and marginal farmers and…
RBI Tightens Oversight on Digital Lending; Govt Steps Up Action Against Illegal Loan Apps
New Delhi, March 18: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has strengthened its regulatory oversight of digital lending platforms as part of broader efforts by the government and financial regulators to curb the proliferation of illegal mobile loan…