Fishermen registered under Welfare Scheme

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No State/UT Total Project Cost Central Share State Share Beneficiary Share Funds Released 1 A & N Island 2886.75 1684.25 0.00 1202.50 500.00 2 Andhra Pradesh 162788.20 31720.00 110588.40 20480.40 20604.68 3 Arunachal Pradesh 15411.39 10739.09 1192.96 3479.34 10069.97 4 Assam 33948.88 20184.79 2820.86 10905.21 11043.02 5 Bihar 27501.48 8817.39 5828.27 12792.82 2641.74 6 Chhattisgarh 7...


"TDB-DST supports M/s Wellnesys Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for Commercialization of AI-Powered Smart Yoga Mat"

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reinforcing its commitment to nurturing India's deep-tech startup ecosystem and enabling the journey of indigenous innovations from laboratory to market, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial assistance to Wellnesys Technologies Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based start-up, for the commercialization of its innovative product, the YogiFi Smart Yo...


Cabinet approves construction of 4 Lanning of Badnawar-Petlawad-Thandla-Timarwani section of (NH-752D) of Delhi Mumbai expressway in Madhya Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode worth Rs.3,839.42 crore

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a 4-lane corridor from Badnawar-Petlawad-Thandla-Timarwani section of NH-752D having a length of 80.45 kilometer with a total capital cost of Rs.3,839.42 crore. Sr. No. Project Features Details 1 Length 80.45 kms (Greenfield + Brownfield) Corridor 2 Type of pavement Flexible Pavement 3 Propo...


REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At present, Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has no such scheme in place. However, Ministry of Steel (MoS) has informed that following steps have been taken:- (i)         MoS has released the Taxonomy for Green Steel to provide standards for defining and categorizing the low emission steel. (ii)       MoS has released a report titled "Greening the Steel Sector in...


Update on AB-PMJAY

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As on 28.02.2026, a total of 43.52 crore Ayushman cards have been created under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Provides Comprehensive Crop Insurance to Farmers at Highly Subsidized Premium Rates

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: PMFBY & RWBCIS: State-wise All India cumulative Coverage & Claims from 2016-17 to 2024-25 State/UT Name Applications Enrolled Farmers Share of Paid Claims Benefitted Application (In Nos.) (Rs. In Crore) (In Nos.) A & N Islands 2,920 0.05 0.28 668 Andhra Pradesh 43,721,809 795.15 5,580.50 6,027,897 Assam 6,292,239 35.51 736.64 1,092,550 Bihar 5,231,142 402.54 811.06 470,922 Chhattisgarh 43,544,255 1,6...


EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets for carbon-intensive sectors including textiles under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). Under the CCTS, obligated entities are required to disclose their Scope-1 and Scope-2 emissions. Further, a pilot project for providing technical assistance and capacity building to SMEs, brands and manufacturers, on lifecycle approaches and Product Environmental...


Government Implementing Multiple Measures to Enhance Farmers' Income and Improve Access to Institutional Credit

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As on Agriculture and Allied Activities - Advances Outstanding (Rs. in crore) 31.03.2021 13,84,815 31.03.2022 14,50,214 31.03.2023 18,18,907 31.03.2024 21,69,983 31.03.2025 23,67,024 The average monthly income and the average amount of outstanding loan per agricultural household in rural areas of the country are periodically estimated through the "Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households", conducted...


INTEGRATION OF AI IN NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Rapid urbanisation is posing new and unique challenges in urban areas of large urban agglomerations that span even more than one district in many areas. Therefore, to address the issue of urban disaster risk management and have a focused approach towards urban issues, an enabling provision '41A' has been made  through amendment in the Disaster Management Act, 2005, empowering the State Governments to constitute Urban Disaste...


Agri-Renewable Energy Helping Farmers Access Reliable Power, Increase Productivity and Reduce Irrigation Costs: Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi

India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi today highlighted the growing role of renewable energy in strengthening India's rural economy and enhancing farmers' incomes while addressing the 4th National Agro-RE Summit in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Shri Joshi said renewable energy is increasingly reaching India's farms and households, helping farmers access reliable power while reducing irrigation costs a...