Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana launched
Government has launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)’ to provide social security...
Now, India is second largest crude steel manufacturer
In a major achievement under ‘Make in India’ , India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s secon...
India becomes world’s second largest mobile phone producer after China
India is now the second largest mobile phone producer in the world after China, as per information s...
Cabinet gives nod to formulate a new Integrated Scheme for School Education
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved...
Modi government increases the coverage of Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
Modi government has increased the coverage of Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana. The Cabinet Co...
Aadhaar helps govt save over Rs. 1.5 bn in subsidy payment to khadi artisans
Aadhaar-based payment of subsidies to khadi artisans has reduced the number of “ghost accounts...
Disabilities Quota increased from 3% to 5%
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on March 21 granted approval to amend the regulation for a...
Lok Sabha passes bill to double tax-free gratuity to Rs. 20 lakh
The Lok Sabha on March 15 passed the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) bill which seeks to empower the...
Farmer suicides dropped 10% in 2016 : Govt tells Parliament
India’s high suicide rate among farmers fell 10% in 2016, according to figures revealed by the gover...
Travel, tourism created 25.9 million jobs in India in 2017: Report
The travel and tourism sectors together generated 25.9 million jobs in 2017, contributing $75.8 bill...
Cabinet approves Urea Subsidy Scheme till 2020
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved...
1,28,509 Affordable Houses Sanctioned for Urban Poor under PMAY
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on February 28 approved the construction of 1,28,509 more af...