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India Unveils ₹5 Lakh Crore Bharat Connect & Green Grid Mission for Digital & Green Future
New Delhi today launched the ambitious Bharat Connect & Green Grid Mission (BCGG Mission), a colossal ₹5 lakh crore initiative over five years. Aiming to bridge the digital divide and bolster green energy infrastructure, it promises unprecedented connectivity, sustainable power, and millions of jobs
Union Cabinet Unveils 'Vikas Teerth' Fund: Rs 5 Lakh Crore Boost for Green Infra & Rural Digital Grid
In a landmark move, the Union Cabinet today approved the 'Vikas Teerth' National Green Infrastructure and Rural Digital Connectivity Fund, a colossal Rs 5 lakh crore initiative over five years. Aimed at supercharging India's sustainable development and bridging the digital divide, the fund promises
Government Unveils Ambitious 'Digital Sampark Yojana': ₹1.5 Lakh Crore Push for Universal Broadband, Digital Literacy
New Delhi today launched the transformative Digital Sampark Yojana, a comprehensive ₹1.5 lakh crore initiative aimed at connecting every village with high-speed internet and equipping citizens with essential digital skills by 2027, marking a pivotal step towards a truly digitally inclusive India.
India Unveils Ambitious Green Energy Corridor 2.0: ₹7.5 Lakh Crore Push for Renewable Grid and Storage
New Delhi today announced the "National Green Energy Corridor 2.0" initiative, a monumental ₹7.5 lakh crore investment aimed at transforming India's energy landscape. The policy targets a massive expansion of inter-state transmission lines for renewables, advanced storage solutions, and incentivizin
Centre Launches Ambitious ₹5 Lakh Crore Urban Revamp Mission for 100 Tier-2, Tier-3 Cities
The Union Government today unveiled the "Pradhan Mantri Shehri Pragati Abhiyan," a monumental five-year mission aimed at transforming 100 mid-sized Indian cities with advanced infrastructure, sustainable public transport, and green initiatives, promising unprecedented urban development and job creat
Centre Unveils Landmark Rs 1 Lakh Crore National Urban Green Transit Mission to Revamp City Mobility
New Delhi today launched the ambitious National Urban Green Transit Mission (NUGTM), a five-year initiative backed by Rs 1 lakh crore. Aimed at revolutionising urban transport with electric vehicles and sustainable infrastructure, it targets 100 cities to combat pollution and decongest rapidly growi
India Unveils ₹5 Lakh Cr 'Green & Digital Backbone' Plan; Aims for Energy Independence & Rural Connectivity
New Delhi today launched the ambitious National Green Energy & Digital Backbone (NGEDB) Initiative, committing ₹5 lakh crore over five years. The plan seeks to integrate 100 GW new renewable energy into a smart grid and extend high-speed fibre optics to 2.5 lakh gram panchayats, promising massive jo
Government Unveils 'National Connectivity & Green Energy Grid' Initiative, Eyes ₹30 Lakh Crore Investment
The Union Cabinet today launched the ambitious 'National Connectivity and Green Energy Grid' (NCGEG) Initiative, a five-year, ₹30 lakh crore programme aiming to revolutionise India's infrastructure with a dual focus on rural connectivity and sustainable energy, promising millions of jobs and a signi
India Unveils Landmark National Logistics Policy: Targets Drastic Cost Reduction, Boosts Global Competitiveness
New Delhi today announced the 'National Logistics and Supply Chain Modernisation Policy', aiming to slash India's logistics costs from 14% to below 8% of GDP. This ambitious framework seeks to integrate multimodal transport, digitise operations, and spur private investment, promising a significant b
India Unveils Landmark Green Manufacturing Policy, Eyes 5 Million Jobs
New Delhi today announced a sweeping National Green Manufacturing Policy, offering substantial incentives for eco-friendly industries. The policy targets a boost in sustainable production, aims to create millions of new jobs, and is hailed as a pivotal step towards a greener, 'Atmanirbhar' economy.
India Greenlights Ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission, Targeting Global Leadership
New Delhi today unveiled the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an ambitious policy framework aimed at positioning India as a global leader in green hydrogen production and export. The initiative, backed by a substantial outlay of nearly ₹20,000 crore, targets massive production capacity and is set to
India Launches Ambitious 'National Rural Digitalisation Mission' to Bridge Digital Divide
New Delhi unveils a ₹75,000 crore initiative over five years, aiming to provide high-speed internet, digital literacy, and e-governance services to 2 lakh villages, transforming rural India's economic and social landscape.
India Unveils 'National Energy Independence Mission': ₹10 Lakh Crore Push for Solar & Grid Upgrade
The Union Cabinet today launched a monumental National Energy Independence Mission (NEIM), allocating an unprecedented ₹10 lakh crore to catapult India into a global clean energy leader by significantly boosting solar capacity and modernising its national power grid over the next five years.
Centre Unveils 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Aur Rozgar Guarantee Yojana': A Landmark Employment Guarantee Act
New Delhi today announced the 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Aur Rozgar Guarantee Yojana' (PMKARG Yojana), a groundbreaking policy promising guaranteed skill training and employment for rural youth. Backed by a ₹2.5 lakh crore outlay, the scheme aims to address persistent unemployment and boost rural econo
India Unveils Ambitious ₹20 Lakh Crore National Logistics & Industrial Corridors Policy, Vows Economic Transformation
The Union Cabinet today approved the National Logistics and Industrial Corridors (NLIC) Policy 2024, an ambitious ₹20 lakh crore initiative aimed at revolutionising India's manufacturing and logistics sectors, creating millions of jobs, and bolstering global competitiveness through integrated infras
Union Govt Unveils Landmark Agri Reforms: Dynamic MSP, Digital Mandis to Boost Farmer Income
New Delhi today announced sweeping agricultural policy changes under the 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Samriddhi Yojana,' revamping MSP with a dynamic, market-linked formula and launching 'Bharat Krishi Bazaar,' a national digital marketplace. The reforms aim to empower farmers but face scrutiny.
India Unveils Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Green Highway Plan: 10,000 Solar EV Charging Stations
New Delhi today announced the 'National Green Highway Mobility Corridor' project, a monumental Rs 1.5 lakh crore initiative to deploy 10,000 solar-powered EV charging stations across 60,000 km of national highways within three years, aiming to boost EV adoption and curb emissions.
India Unveils Ambitious 'NAMZ' Policy to Revolutionize Manufacturing, Target 5 Million Jobs
New Delhi today announced the 'National Accelerated Manufacturing Zones' (NAMZ) policy, a game-changer designed to supercharge India's manufacturing sector. Targeting ₹10 lakh crore investment and 5 million jobs, it offers unprecedented incentives and streamlined processes for high-tech exports.