Assam CM Launches 'Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina 2.0 Scheme
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina 2.0 scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting girls' enrolment in higher education through monthly financial assistance. The scheme was formally launched at the Birinchi Kumar Barua Auditorium, Gauhati University.
The Nijut Moina scheme is designed to empower girls and reduce dropout rates by providing consistent financial support, enabling them to pursue education from the Higher Secondary (HS) level to postgraduate (PG) studies. The scheme is inclusive—girls from all families, regardless of economic background, are eligible to benefit.
Aug 06, 2025
Parliament Passes the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025
The Parliament passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it. The Bill was already passed by the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to replace the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. The Act establishes the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities in case of goods carried from a port. The legislation empowers the central government to issue directions for carrying out provisions of the Bill, and amend the schedule specifying rules applicable to bills of lading. A bill of lading refers to a document issued by a freight carrier to a shipper. It contains details such as the type, quantity, condition, and destination of goods being carried.
Aug 05, 2025
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched 'Apna Ghar'.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched 'Apna Ghar', a nationwide initiative providing truck drivers with hygienic and safe resting spaces. As of July 2025, 368 units with 4,611 beds have been set up across highways, offering dormitories, dhabas, clean toilets, bathing areas, cooking.
To improve the safety, health, and comfort of India's trucking workforce, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has rolled out a pioneering initiative called 'Apna Ghar'. Launched nationwide, the programme provides hygienic and comfortable resting facilities for truck drivers along major highways, marking a crucial step towards ensuring better living conditions for those who drive the backbone of India's economy.
Aug 02, 2025
Cabinet Enhances Budgetary Allocation for PMKSY to Rs. 6,520 Crore
The Union Cabinet approved a major increase in the budget for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), raising its allocation by Rs. 1,920 crore to a total of Rs. 6,520 crore. The move, taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to give a significant boost to India's food processing sector by creating modern infrastructure and ensuring better food safety standards.
Launched in 2017, the PMKSY has been a key initiative to strengthen India's food processing capacity and reduce post-harvest losses.
Jul 28, 2025
Bima Sakhi Yojana Launched to Empower Rural Women and Advance 'Insurance for All by 2047' Mission
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the launch of the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' as a historic step towards women's empowerment and economic security in rural and semi-urban India. He credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for driving this transformative initiative, which aligns with the government's 'Insurance for All by 2047' mission.
The Ministry of Rural Development, in partnership with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), will appoint trained women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as 'Bima Sakhis' at the Gram Panchayat level under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission's financial inclusion initiative. These Bima Sakhis will promote insurance schemes, deliver trust-based services to remote areas, and foster financial independence among rural women.
NALSA Launches Veer Parivaar Sahayata Yojana to Aid Defence Personnel, Families
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the Veer Parivaar Sahayata Yojana 2025 to strengthen legal aid for defence personnel.
The yojana was launched in collaboration with the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority during the North Zone Regional Conference on 'Reaffirming the Constitutional Vision of Justice for Defence Personnel and Tribals' at SKICC.
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