Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB PM-JAY)

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) continues to strengthen India's journey towards Universal Health Coverage by ensuring access to quality, affordable and cashless healthcare services. The scheme is now being implemented across all 36 States/Union Territories, marking a significant milestone in expanding healthcare access and strengthening the delivery of secondary and tertiary care services across the cou...


Measures Taken to Prevent and Control Spread of Monsoon-Related Diseases

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has undertaken several measures to prevent and control the spread of monsoon-related diseases in the Country that include: The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Steps taken to strengthen financial assistance for critical diseases

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has implemented several measures to strengthen financial assistance for the treatment of critical diseases by expanding the coverage of health schemes and enhancing access to cashless treatment and financial support. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) was launched in September 2018 to provide health coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. I...


Steps taken for Licensing Compliance and Formalisation of Small Food Vendors

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No State Central License State License Registration 1 Andaman And Nicobar Islands 13 1834 8737 2 Andhra Pradesh 2380 39184 103029 3 Arunachal Pradesh 61 6111 11644 4 Assam 1615 16163 78420 5 Bihar 1114 36130 72825 6 Chandigarh 342 3127 2052 7 Chhattisgarh 647 19293 111373 8 Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu 104 1662 6245 9 Delhi 6507 33195 111424 10 Goa 335 4172 32852 11 ...


Union Health Ministry observes World Hepatitis Day 2026; marks eight years of National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP)

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today observed World Hepatitis Day 2026 under the global theme "Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down", marking eight years of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP). Launched on World Hepatitis Day in 2018 under the National Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the programme reflects India's commitment to eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by...


PM E-DRIVE SCHEME AND PROMOTION OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Category FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 to FY 2027-28 e-2W Rs.5,000 / kWh, capped at Rs.10,000 per vehicle* Rs.2,500 / kWh, capped at Rs.5,000 per vehicle (up to 31.07.2026)* e-3W (registered e-rickshaws & e-carts) Rs.5,000 / kWh, capped at Rs.25,000 per vehicle* Rs.2,500 / kWh, capped at Rs.12,500 per vehicle* e-3W (L5) Rs.5,000 / kWh, capped at Rs.50,000 per vehicle (up to 07.11.2024)* Rs.2,500 / kWh, capped at Rs.25,000 per v...


The PM E-DRIVE Scheme has been implemented on pan India basis and no state-wise allocation has been done under the scheme

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Rs. crore Fund Allocated Actual Expenditure Claims pending for Disbursement FY 2025-26 1,300 1,160.32 - FY 2026-27 1,500 169.06 139.43 (under processing) (as on 22.07.2026) (a): The PM E-DRIVE Scheme has been implemented on pan India basis and no state-wise allocation has been done under the scheme. The incentives are provided to eligible electric vehicle buyers in the form of an upfront reduction in the purchas...


Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: (a): Yes. (b): No National Electric Vehicle Policy or National Framework is under consideration in the Ministry of Heavy Industries. (c) & (d): Question does not arise in view of part (b). (e): The Schemes being implemented by the Government for the development of a balanced and coordinated EV eco-system across the country are as under: (i) Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicl...


Under the FAME-II Scheme Rs.912.50 crore were allocated for setting up of EVPCS on pan India basis and no state wise allocation was made

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. District No. of EVPCS Sanctioned Operational 1 Alipurduar 8 8 2 Bankura 22 20 3 Birbhum 21 21 4 Coochbehar 9 9 5 Dakshin Dinajpur 10 10 6 Darjeeling 17 16 7 Hooghly 33 33 8 Howrah 16 15 9 Jalpaiguri 28 28 10 Jhargram 4 4 11 Kalimpong 0 0 12 Kolkata 23 21 13 Malda 13 13 14 Murshidabad 25 25 15 Nadia 27 26 16 North 24 Pargannas 43 40 17 Paschim Bardhman 42...


Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India (PLI-Auto)

India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The following schemes are administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to promote domestic manufacturing and technological upgradation: (i) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India (PLI-Auto): The Government approved this scheme on 23.09.2021 for Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India for enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities for Advanced Automot...