FUNDS UNDER VB-G RAM G

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State/UT-wise details of interim allocation made and mother sanction issued under VB-G RAM-G during the current financial year 2026-27 as on 27.07.2026. S. No. States Interim Allocation to States/ UTs Mother Sanctions Issued as 1st Instalment 1 Andhra Pradesh 7707.21 2545.50 2 Arunachal Pradesh 560.7 147.55 3 Assam 1929.7 630.96 4 Bihar 6715.83 1663.56 5 Chhattisgarh 3354.85 1006.46 6 Goa 3.7 1.23 7 Gu...


PROGRESS OF PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA-GRAMIN (PMAY-G)

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: #SNo Name of the State/UT Target allocated by Ministry Houses sanctioned by States/UTs Houses Completed Balance completion against targets 1 Arunachal Pradesh 35,937 35,591 35,591 346 2 Assam 29,62,945 29,09,060 22,94,143 6,68,802 3 Bihar 50,12,752 49,09,826 41,94,392 8,18,360 4 Chhattisgarh 26,42,224 24,51,591 20,28,201 6,14,023 5 Goa 257 254 243 14 6 Gujarat 8,39,116 8,29,442 7,19,165 1,19...


ROADS CONSTRUCTED AND UPGRADED UNDER PMGSY

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vertical Details Constructed No. of Roads Road Length No. of Bridges PMGSY-I 1,63,851 6,25,488.10 7,257 PMGSY-II 6,634 49,130.23 750 RCPLWEA 1,086 9,961.60 586 PMGSY III 13,408 1,08,970.37 2,240 PM-JANMAN 672 3,041.95 0 PMGSY-IV 0 348.69 0 Total: 1,85,651 7,96,940.94 10,833 Sr. No. Name of State Sanctioned Completed Balance No. of Roads Road Length (Km.) No. of LSBs No. of Habita No. of Roa...


EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE AND LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT UNDER VB-G RAM G

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 has come into force with effect from 1st July, 2026 with the objective of enhancing livelihood security of rural households through a strengthened statutory framework for enhanced guaranteed wage employment of 125 days, creation of durable and productive rural assets, promotion of sustainable livelihoods and strengthening of rural infrastruc...


Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for connecting "Grassroots Innovators" with country's formal innovation ecosystem

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for connecting "Grassroots Innovators" with country's formal innovation ecosystem and said that India's next wave of growth will emerge from villages, small towns and community innovators, not only from laboratories and ...


TDB-DST Supports M/s RoadGrid India Private Limited, Indore, for Commercialization of Indigenous Universal EV Charging Technology

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As India accelerates its transition towards electric mobility, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial assistance to M/s RoadGrid India Private Limited, Indore, for the project titled "Setting up the Manufacturing and Assembly Facility for Commercialization of Universal EV Charger." The project aims to establish indigenous manufacturing ...


TDB-DST Supports M/s Foodtechnics Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, for Commercialization of Indigenous Compact Automatic Roti Making Machine

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Advancing indigenous kitchen automation and smart food processing technologies, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial assistance to M/s Foodtechnics Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, for the project titled "ROTIDO - Compact Automatic Roti Making Machine with Inbuilt Kneader, Pressing and Roasting." The project aims to commercialize a fully indigen...


Clarification Regarding Selection Process and Conflict of Interest Policy Under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme by Technology Development Board (TDB)

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Attention is drawn to certain media reports published today regarding the alleged conflict of interest in the disbursement of funds to companies under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme by the Technology Development Board (TDB). It is clarified that the said reports are misleading, incorrect, and lack proper context. The Ministry of Science & Technology clarifies the following facts regarding the robust evaluat...


Cabinet Approved Revised Policy for Award of Waterfront and Associated Land to Port Dependent Industries (PDI) in Major Ports

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NEW DELHI, July 31, 2026: The Union Cabinet has approved a revised Policy for Award of Waterfront and Associated Land to Port Dependent Industries (Captive Policy), introducing a series of reforms aimed at accelerating private investment through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, improving operational flexibility and strengthening infrastructure development across India's major ports. The revised policy updates the existi...


GEOPOLITICAL DISRUPTIONS AND INLAND ECONOMIC CORRIDORS

India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government continuously monitors the impact of geopolitical developments on global maritime trade and logistics through institutional mechanisms involving the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and other concerned Ministries & Departments. An Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG), constituted under the Department of Commerce comprising of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterw...