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Continuation of NESIDS and Schemes of NEC

August 22, 2023

The Cabinet has given the green light for the continuation of the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) with a budget of Rs. 8139.50 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26. NESIDS comprises two components: NESIDS-Road and NESIDS-Other Than Road Infrastructure ..

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Himachal Pradesh Relaxes VKVNY

August 18, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh Government has announced the relaxation of the ‘Vidhayak Ksetra Vikas Nidhi Yojana’ (VKVNY) for the fiscal year 2023–24. The relaxation encompasses the addition of safeguarding initiatives such as retaining walls and channelization of Nullahs (small streams) under ..

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Indigenous 5G Security Solution for Countering Zero-Day Attacks

August 18, 2023

A homegrown software technology solution has emerged to proactively detect and prevent zero-day vulnerability attacks within 5G networks. This innovation promises to diminish network downtime, ensuring robust nationwide communication as 5G networks establish themselves as a vital lifeline. The integration ..

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Expansion of the Digital India Programme

August 17, 2023

The Digital India programme, launched in 2015 for digital service delivery, is set to expand with a budget of ₹14,903 crores. The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved this expansion, aiming to enhance India’s digital landscape. The initiatives ..

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Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme

August 17, 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme on Independence Day. Under this initiative, families covered by the National Food Security Act (NFSA) will receive monthly Annapurna food packets containing essential items from fair price ..

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Vishwakarma Yojana

August 16, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, introduced the Vishwakarma Yojana, a scheme designed to benefit traditional workers and craftsmen, with an initial allocation of Rs 13,000 – Rs 15,000 crore. This initiative targets professionals like goldsmiths, ironsmiths, ..

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Abua Awas Yojna

August 16, 2023

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the launch of the ‘Abua Awas Yojna,’ a housing initiative aimed at constructing homes for the needy within the next two years, at a cost of Rs 15,000 crore. During the flag hoisting ceremony ..

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Odisha Government’s Scheme for Improving Banking Penetration

August 14, 2023

The Odisha state cabinet has approved a scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by establishing banking outlets in 4,373 panchayats lacking banking penetration, utilizing a budget of Rs 500 crore. This initiative will be coordinated with six public sector banks ..

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