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India Declares Sweeping Ban on 19 Single-Use Plastic Items, Effective October 2
New Delhi today announced a comprehensive nationwide ban on 19 specific single-use plastic items, including cutlery, plates, cups, and thin carry bags, set to take effect from Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. The move aims to drastically reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable alternatives.
Government Unveils Ambitious Bharat Udyog Niti 2.0: ₹5 Lakh Crore Push for Domestic Manufacturing
New Delhi today announced Bharat Udyog Niti 2.0, a transformative industrial policy injecting ₹5 lakh crore into critical sectors over five years. Aimed at bolstering local manufacturing, creating jobs, and enhancing global competitiveness, the policy simplifies regulations and offers significant in
Government Unveils 'Bharat Krishi Samriddhi Yojana': ₹1.5 Lakh Crore Boost for Farmers
In a landmark move, the Union Government today launched the 'Bharat Krishi Samriddhi Yojana', a massive ₹1.5 lakh crore initiative designed to dramatically boost farmer incomes, modernize agricultural infrastructure, and integrate technology across the farming value chain, promising a new era of rur
India Unveils 'Skill & Industry Revitalisation' Policy, Promises Millions of Jobs
New Delhi today launched the ambitious National Skill Upliftment and Industrial Revitalisation (NSUIR) Policy, aiming to create 10 million manufacturing jobs and attract ₹5 lakh crore in investments over five years, marking a significant push for 'Make in India' and workforce reskilling.
Government Unveils Ambitious Accelerated Manufacturing & Export Promotion Scheme to Propel India to Global Hub
New Delhi today announced the 'Accelerated Manufacturing & Export Promotion Scheme' (AMEPS), a colossal initiative injecting ₹2.5 lakh crore over five years. Aimed at transforming India into a high-tech manufacturing powerhouse and boosting exports, the scheme targets crucial sunrise sectors, promis
Government Unveils Ambitious ₹100 Lakh Crore Green Infrastructure Push; NIAP Targets Sustainable Growth
New Delhi today launched the National Infrastructure Acceleration Programme (NIAP), a landmark ₹100 lakh crore initiative over five years. It aims for sustainable infrastructure, creating millions of jobs and boosting economic growth through green projects and streamlined approvals.
India Unveils Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Green Mobility Mission: A Paradigm Shift for Urban Transport
The Union Cabinet today launched the National Urban Transformation and Green Mobility Mission (NUTGM), a monumental Rs 1.5 lakh crore initiative over five years, aiming to revolutionise urban transport, curb pollution, and boost green infrastructure across Indian cities.
'Bharat Udyog Utkrishtata Yojana' Unleashed: India Aims for Global Manufacturing Hub Status, Millions of Jobs
New Delhi today unveiled the ambitious 'Bharat Udyog Utkrishtata Yojana', a ₹5 lakh crore umbrella policy designed to supercharge domestic manufacturing, boost exports, and create over 1.5 crore jobs in five years. The scheme expands Production Linked Incentives and streamlines regulations, marking
India Unveils Landmark ₹5 Lakh Crore Green Infrastructure Fund for Sustainable Growth
The Union Cabinet today approved the establishment of the National Green Infrastructure Development Fund (NGIDF), a colossal ₹5 lakh crore initiative over five years. This landmark policy aims to accelerate sustainable development, foster green technologies, and create millions of jobs, marking Indi
Centre Unveils ₹5 Lakh Crore 'National Manufacturing & Skill Hubs' Policy to Transform Economy
New Delhi today announced the ambitious National Manufacturing & Skill Hubs (NMSH) Policy, a multi-faceted initiative earmarking ₹5 lakh crore over five years to establish integrated industrial zones, create 15 million jobs, and propel India's manufacturing sector towards global leadership.
India Unveils Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore National Digital Inclusion Grid: Universal High-Speed Internet by 2028
In a landmark move, the Union Cabinet today approved the ambitious National Digital Inclusion Grid (NDIG) Project, a massive Rs 1.5 lakh crore initiative aiming to provide universal high-speed broadband and comprehensive digital literacy across India by 2028, bridging the urban-rural digital divide
India Greenlights Rs 19,744 Crore Green Hydrogen Mission, Targets Energy Independence
New Delhi today approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, aiming to position India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. The mission seeks to drastically reduce fossil fuel imports, create jobs, and decarbonise key sectors by 2030.
Centre Launches Ambitious ₹5 Lakh Crore National Green Mobility Corridor Project
The Union Government today unveiled the ambitious ₹5 lakh crore 'National Green Mobility Corridor' project, a sprawling initiative to connect 12 major industrial and economic hubs with electrified rail and hydrogen-powered road networks, targeting a substantial reduction in logistical costs and carb
Government Unveils ₹5 Lakh Crore Green Urban Mission; Targets Sustainable City Transformation
New Delhi today launched the ambitious National Urban Transformation and Green Infrastructure Mission (NUT-GIM), a five-year, ₹5 lakh crore initiative aimed at fundamentally reshaping India's urban landscape with a strong focus on sustainability, resilience, and citizen-centric development across 10
India Unveils 'Digital Sangam Yojana': ₹1.5 Lakh Crore Push to Bridge Digital Divide
The Union Cabinet today approved the ambitious National Digital Sangam Yojana, a ₹1.5 lakh crore scheme over five years, aiming to provide high-speed internet to all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats and empower 500 million rural citizens with digital literacy, marking a historic leap towards an inclusive di
India Unveils Ambitious 'Make for the World' Policy, Targets Global Manufacturing Hub Status
New Delhi today launched a transformative National Manufacturing & Export Growth (NMEG) Policy, aiming to position India as a global production powerhouse and significantly boost its export footprint. The policy introduces sweeping incentives, regulatory reforms, and infrastructure development to at
India Unveils Rs 5 Lakh Crore Urban Revitalisation Policy: Aims for 2 Crore Homes, Massive Job Creation
New Delhi today announced the "National Urban Housing & Infrastructure Revitalization Policy (NUHIRP)," a monumental Rs 5 lakh crore initiative over five years. The policy targets 2 crore affordable urban homes and aims to generate 1.5 crore jobs, promising a significant boost to the economy and urb
Bharat Ekikaran Yojana Launched: India Unveils Ambitious Urban-Rural Integration Policy
New Delhi today announced the 'Bharat Ekikaran Yojana', a monumental policy aiming to bridge India's urban-rural divide through integrated infrastructure, digital inclusion, and economic opportunities, backed by a Rs. 3.5 lakh crore allocation over five years. The scheme promises to transform the na