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November 4, 2026

Cabinet approves VISTAR statistical transformation scheme

The Union Cabinet approved Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR), a Central Sector Sche...

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Cabinet approves ₹14,500 crore grid-scale energy storage support

The Union Cabinet approved a Viability Gap Funding scheme of ₹14,500 crore for development of 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage systems.

Government Schemes

October 30, 2026

Government notifies National Social Security Board for gig and platform workers

The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig and Platform Workers under...

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October 28, 2026

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana

The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 2026–27 to 2030–31. Its outlay i...

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Cabinet approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme

The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore for 2026 to 2033–34 to promot...

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Cabinet raises Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief to 63%

The Union Cabinet approved a 3 percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief for pens...

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October 14, 2026

Cabinet approves continuation of National Social Assistance Programme

On 14 October 2026, the Union Cabinet approved continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years, from 2026–27 to 2030...

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September 28, 2026

National Agriculture Conference launches Rabi Campaign 2026

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the two-day National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Campaign 2026 in New Delhi o...

Govt Schemes

September 25, 2026

Make in India completes 12 years

The Make in India initiative, launched on 25 September 2014, completed 12 years on 25 September 2026. Under Make in India 2.0 it covers 27 s...

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September 17, 2026

PM Vishwakarma scheme completes three years with 30 lakh registrations

The PM Vishwakarma scheme, launched on 17 September 2023 for artisans and craftspeople in 18 traditional trades, completed three years on 17...

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September 16, 2026

EPFO wage ceiling raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 a month

The Union Cabinet on 16 September 2026 approved raising the EPFO wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month,...

Govt Schemes

August 27, 2026

PM Jan Dhan Yojana completes 12 years

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana completed 12 years in August 2026, continuing to serve as a major financial-inclusion programme aimed at prov...

Government Schemes

August 16, 2026

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY launched in West Bengal

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana was formally launched in West Bengal on 16 August 2026, offering health cover of up to Rs 5...

Govt Schemes

August 15, 2026

Jal Jeevan Mission completes seven years

The Jal Jeevan Mission completed seven years on 15 August 2026, with rural tap-water coverage extended to more than 15.91 crore households....

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August 4, 2026

PM Surya Ghar crosses 50 lakh rooftop solar installations

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crossed the milestone of more than 50 lakh beneficiary households with rooftop solar installations, hig...

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August 2, 2026

PM Modi launches Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 100-week 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', addressing over 1 crore...

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August 1, 2026

PM Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana completes one year

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) completed one year on 1 August 2026, with over 72 lakh first-time employees joining...

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