India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under Budget Estimate (BE) 2026-27, Rs. 2,31,423.14 crore has been allocated to the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), of which Rs. 2,28,768.81 crore is for the Department of Rural Development. Allocation under BE is made against various programmes/schemes of the respective Departments but not State/UT-wise. Out of the allocation made for the programmes/ schemes under the budget estimate, funds are released to the States/Union T...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) is being implemented across the country as a social security programme, for vulnerable sections of the society such as old aged, widows and disabled persons belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL). The rate of Central assistance under NSAP pension schemes including National Old Age Pension Scheme, National Widow Pension Scheme and National Disability Pension Scheme was last revised in 2012....
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: All States and Union Territories have notified their respective State Schemes in compliance of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM-G) Act, 2025. The implementation of the Scheme has commenced in rural areas of the entire country w.e.f. 01.07.2026. State/UT-wise details of funds allocated and released under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM-G) si...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A team of researchers has unveiled five new species of lichen-forming fungi belonging to the genus Allographa an important indicator of forest health and environmental quality because of their sensitivity to pollution and habitat changes, from the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats of India. This can help identify ecologically sensitive areas, strengthen long-term environmental monitoring, and contribute to evidence-based conservatio...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 has come into force with effect from 15th March, 2026. The Act modernises India's maritime legal framework in line with contemporary international maritime standards and significantly strengthens the statutory framework governing the safety, welfare and rights of seafarers. It introduces statutory safeguards for abandoned seafarers, strengthens the regulation and oversight of Recruitment and Placemen...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: National Waterways Project Status NW-68 (Mondovi River) Construction of 4 Jetties NW-27 (Cumberjua canal), NW-111(Zuari River) and NW-68 (Mandovi River) Construction of 10 Jetties Jetties constructed. Mode Freight (Rs/TKm) Railways 1.36 Highways 2.50 IWT 1.06 Factor considered Rates Considered (Rs/TKm) Waterways Road Rail Emission of GHGs 0.0006 0.0031 0.0006 Factors considered Rates Considered (Rs./TKm) ...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has fostered strong bilateral and multilateral partnerships with key partners and like-minded countries in Indian Ocean Region (IOR), in line with India's Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). Vision MAHASAGAR encompasses the ideas of trade for development, capacity building for sustainable growth, and mutual security for a shared future. Min...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Parameters 2013-14 2025-26 Target 2030 1. Port Capacity 1,400 2,818 3,500 2. Cargo throughput of Ports (million metric tonnes) 972 1,668 2,200 3. % of Major Ports cargo handled by Public Private Partnership (PPP) ~44% 66% 85% 4. Number of Operational National Waterways 3 32 16 5. Inland waterways transport throughput (in million tonnes) 18 218.24 200 6. No. of Cruise calls 102 224 1,000 7....
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State / UT Completed Under Implementation Number of projects Projects Share of MoPSW Funds released Number of projects Projects Share of MoPSW Funds released Maharashtra 21 1103.3 451.64 448.62 12 959.0 383.16 317.14 Tamil Nadu 16 1085.6 423.76 421.91 8 250.6 134.46 119.42 West Bengal 8 499.6 212.17 212.17 5 312.6 173.13 132.39 Goa 10 840.8 147.63 144.65 2 97.9 56.18 43.94 Kerala 6 1...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Name of the Port Name of Berths / Terminals developed under PPP in last 10 years 1 Chennai Port Authority NIL 2 Cochin Port Authority NIL 3 Deendayal Port Authority Berth No. 13 4 Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Private Limited Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal Private Limited JSW JNPA Liquid Terminal Trident Agro Terminals and Logistic Pvt Ltd 5 Kamarajar Port Limited Iron ...