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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Jul, 2026

ENERGY STATISTICS INDIA

MoSPI releases 33rd Energy Statistics India 2026, improving data alignment and revealing a 4.7 million MW renewable energy potential.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
23 Jul, 2026

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation undertakes periodic methodological reviews of statistical framework to ensure official statistics remain representative of current structure of economy

MoSPI overhauls economic statistics, revising GDP, IIP, CPI base years to 2022-23, leveraging digital platforms for enhanced data accuracy and timeliness.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
23 Jul, 2026

India, Panama Chart New Maritime Partnership Focused on Logistics, Digital Innovation and Global Connectivity

India and Panama deepen maritime ties, identifying logistics, digital transformation, and security as key pillars for strategic partnership and global trade.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
23 Jul, 2026

Review of PMKVY

PMKVY 4.0 significantly boosts employment by 18.8% and income for 41.4% beneficiaries, launching a new ₹530 crore Skills Outcomes Fund.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY- BASED INTERVENTIONS

Union Minister reveals DST's ₹15.7 crore S&T initiatives empowering 1000+ tribal households, including Maria Gond women, for sustainable livelihoods in Gadchiroli.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

India Emerges as Global Leader in Railway Electrification with 99.6% Broad Gauge Network Electrified, Second Only to Switzerland

India achieves near-total 99.6% broad gauge railway electrification, emerging as a global leader, slashing CO2 emissions and saving foreign exchange.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

India’s Installed Wind Power Capacity Reaches 57,443 MW as on June 30, 2026

India's wind power capacity reaches 57,443 MW by June 2026, securing 4th global rank, propelled by Green Energy Corridor and Offshore Wind VGF.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
23 Jul, 2026

PM VIKAS Scheme Advances Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Minority Communities

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reviews PM VIKAS Scheme, enrolling 80,918 minority candidates in skill development, entrepreneurship, and education, strengthening industry ties.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
23 Jul, 2026

DEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTS

Centre boosts LWE-affected regions with ₹4282 crore Special Central Assistance, expanding roads, telecom, and education, claiming national liberation from extremism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related Industries
23 Jul, 2026

Development of cold water fisheries

Government boosts cold water fisheries with Rs 20,050 crore PMMSY, leveraging advanced tech like RAS for production and value chain strengthening.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

NBA releases Rs 6.67 crore under Access and Benefit Sharing Mechanism for Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Support in 11 cotton-growing States

National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 6.67 crore from Bayer under Access and Benefit Sharing, bolstering biodiversity conservation and livelihoods in 11 cotton-growing states.

E Technology in Aid of FarmersAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BHARAT FORECAST SYSTEM

India launches BharatFS, a 6 km resolution global weather model, enhancing extreme event prediction and disaster preparedness.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR ENERGY MISSION FOR VIKSIT BHARAT

India's Nuclear Energy Mission targets 100 GWe by 2047, with SHANTI Act 2025 opening sector to private players and developing indigenous SMRs.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
22 Jul, 2026

'Data centre capacity rises 59% annually', Pg17

India's data centre capacity surges 59% annually to 258 MW in H1 2026, reaching 1.8 GW total operational stock, driven by hyperscalers.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
22 Jul, 2026

RBI plans wider test for foreign control of firms, Pg17

RBI proposes new 10% voting rights threshold to broaden 'foreign control' definition, sparking compliance concerns for Indian firms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting
22 Jul, 2026

Education's falling share in Budget over 12 years, Pg16

Education's share in Union Budget halved over 12 years amidst NEET leak protests, raising concerns over government priorities and accountability.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Jul, 2026

First sanctions, now war: India's Chabahar plans up in the air, Pg16

US strikes and sanctions cast shadow over India's strategic Chabahar port project in Iran, jeopardizing crucial regional connectivity and trade routes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

KEN, BETWA AND A LINE DRAWN ON WATER, Pg15

Ken-Betwa river linking project, a Rs 44,605-crore mega-project, sparks fierce protests over flawed rehabilitation and displacement of 2,000 families in Bundelkhand.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Jul, 2026

With a page out of China book, TN maintains lead in share of women workers, Pg3

Tamil Nadu replicates China's model, leading India in women-led electronics manufacturing with innovative worker housing, significantly boosting female LFPR.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

India’s rarest heron faces a silent end as new dam ignores its home, Pg II

India's rarest white-bellied heron faces silent extinction as 1,200-MW Lohit River dam project proceeds despite flawed EIA and local opposition.

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