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India Unleashes 'Green Industrial Revolution' with Rs 50,000 Cr Fund, Sweeping FDI Reforms
The Union Cabinet today unveiled the 'National Green Technology and Innovation Fund' and liberalised FDI norms for renewable energy and advanced manufacturing, aiming to position India as a global hub for green industries and boost employment, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable economic gro
Government Unveils ₹10 Lakh Crore PM GatiShakti Acceleration Fund to Revitalise Infrastructure, Boost Jobs
New Delhi today launched the PM GatiShakti Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (PGIAF), a massive ₹10 lakh crore initiative over five years to expedite multi-modal connectivity projects, reduce logistics costs, and create millions of jobs, signalling a renewed push for economic growth.
India Unveils Rs 12 Lakh Crore BharatMala Express Grid: A Game-Changer for Logistics and Growth
The Union Cabinet today approved the ambitious Rs 12 lakh crore BharatMala Express Grid project, a national multi-modal logistics corridor aimed at revolutionising India's infrastructure and boosting economic growth. The plan, coupled with a new land pooling policy, promises unprecedented connectivi
India Unveils Rs 19,744 Crore National Green Hydrogen Mission, Eyes Global Hub Status
New Delhi has launched the ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore, aiming to position India as a global leader in green hydrogen production and export, foster energy transition, and create significant employment opportunities by 2030.
PMKARY Unveiled: India Embarks on Ambitious Youth Skilling and Employment Guarantee Mission
In a landmark move, the Union Cabinet today launched the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Aur Rozgar Yojana (PMKARY), a ₹1.5 lakh crore scheme set to skill 50 million youth over five years and provide a unique employment guarantee. The initiative aims to bridge India's skill gap and tackle chronic youth unemp
PM Kaushal Rozgar Yojana: India Launches Major Digital Skilling & Employment Mission for 5 Crore Youth
The Union Cabinet today unveiled the ambitious 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Rozgar Yojana' (PMKRY), a nationwide mission aimed at digitally upskilling five crore youth over the next five years and guaranteeing employment linkages, marking a significant push towards digital inclusion and job creation.
Cabinet clears nationwide urban jobs guarantee pilot in 100 cities
The Centre will offer up to 100 days of paid work to eligible urban households under a two-year pilot, with women guaranteed at least half of all placements.
Union Cabinet clears nationwide urban jobs guarantee pilot
The Centre will pilot a demand-based urban employment scheme in 25 cities, offering eligible adults up to 100 days of paid public work, according to an official policy announcement.
Cabinet approves nationwide urban job guarantee pilot in 100 cities
The Centre will launch a demand-based urban employment pilot offering up to 100 days of paid work to eligible households in 100 cities, officials announced on Tuesday.
Cabinet approves nationwide urban jobs guarantee pilot in 25 cities
The Centre has cleared a two-year urban employment pilot offering up to 100 days of paid work to eligible households, with an initial outlay of ₹12,000 crore.
Cabinet clears nationwide urban jobs scheme, rollout set for October 1
The Centre has approved a demand-driven urban employment scheme promising up to 100 days of paid work annually to eligible households in statutory towns.
India Unveils Ambitious Bharat Green Hydrogen Initiative, Pledges ₹25,000 Cr Towards Global Clean Energy Leadership
New Delhi today announced the 'Bharat Green Hydrogen Initiative' (BGHI), a monumental ₹25,000 crore mission aimed at establishing India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. The initiative promises energy independence, significant job creation, and a drastic reduction in carbon e
India Unveils Ambitious ₹5 Lakh Crore National Urban Regeneration and Green Infrastructure Policy
In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet today approved the National Urban Regeneration and Green Infrastructure Policy (NURGIP), a monumental initiative earmarking ₹5 lakh crore over five years for sustainable urban development, green mobility, and climate resilience across major Indian cities, po
India Unveils Ambitious National Digital Inclusion Mission: 50 Crore Citizens to Gain Digital Literacy, Pan-India Connectivity Boosted
The Union Cabinet today approved the National Digital Inclusion and Economic Empowerment Mission (NDIEEM), a transformative policy aimed at making 500 million citizens digitally literate and extending high-speed internet to every corner of India by 2030. The multi-pronged initiative seeks to bridge
Government Unveils 'National Manufacturing Boost Initiative' to Spur Domestic Production, Create Lakhs of Jobs
New Delhi today announced a sweeping 'National Manufacturing Boost Initiative' (NMBI), expanding Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to critical sectors like advanced electronics and green technologies, alongside strategic customs duty rationalisation. The policy aims for self-reliance, massiv
India Unveils ₹5 Lakh Crore 'Green Transit Mission' to Revolutionise Urban Mobility, Parks
In a landmark move, India today launched the National Urban Revitalisation and Green Transit Mission (NURGTM), an ambitious ₹5 lakh crore initiative over five years. Aimed at transforming 100 cities, it will deploy electric buses, expand metros, and create vast green spaces, heralding an era of sust
India Unleashes Ambitious Green Mobility Drive: Billions Pledged for EV Revolution
New Delhi today announced the National Green Mobility Initiative, a multi-billion dollar policy aiming to electrify India's transport sector, boost local EV manufacturing, and create a robust charging infrastructure by 2030, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable development.
Centre Unveils 'Vikas Dhara Initiative': Rs 30 Lakh Crore Push for Infrastructure & Manufacturing
New Delhi today announced the 'Vikas Dhara Initiative,' a monumental Rs 30 lakh crore policy framework over five years aimed at turbocharging India's infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. The ambitious plan targets significant job creation, reduction in logistics costs, and enhanced global compe