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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - June 2020

Jun 2020

Jul 01, 2026

Maharashtra to pursue India's first offshore airport; detailed project report ordered

India plans its first offshore airport off the Maharashtra coast. The state government has ordered preparation of a detailed project report to assess feasibility, environmental impact, and engineering options. The airport is proposed on reclaimed land or an artificial island at sea, modeled on international schemes in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Site selection will consider coastal connectivity, navigation safety, and ecosystem effects. If the project progresses, it could bolster maritime trade, tourism, and western India's infrastructure. A final location and construction timeline have not been announced as of 1 July 2026. Public consultation and clearances would be required before any construction decision.

Offshore airport planned off Maharashtra coast
Detailed project report ordered by state government
Possible site on reclaimed land or artificial island
Modelled after Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea
No location or timeline announced yet
Environmental clearances and public consultation expected

Jun 30, 2026

PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Launched in Gandhinagar to Improve Welfare Delivery

The PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) pilot project was inaugurated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 28 June 2026 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The digital platform aims to create a unique ID for pregnant women, mothers and children, linking health, nutrition and education indicators across schemes. It integrates data from multiple government programs to identify gaps and ensure timely welfare benefits reach every eligible beneficiary. The system connects to Birth Registration Numbers or ABHA IDs and is expected to support vaccination, nutrition and school enrollment oversight. Health passports for children were also showcased during the launch.

Launch date and venue: 28 June 2026, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Purpose: unique digital ID for pregnant women, mothers and children
Functions: track health, nutrition, education indicators
Data integration: links multiple welfare schemes for timely benefits
Identification links: Birth Registration Number or ABHA ID
Additional activity: health passports for children and polio-related demonstrations

PM-Family Care Tracker Launched in Gandhinagar as National Welfare Initiative

Web coverage confirms the PM Family Care Tracker was inaugurated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 28 June 2026. The platform constructs a unique ID for children linked to birth records or ABHA IDs to monitor health, nutrition and education indicators from pregnancy through age 18. It integrates data from multiple schemes, generates alerts for timely intervention, and aims to ensure that no eligible beneficiary misses welfare benefits. The launch included polio vaccination activities and a public display of child health passports, underscoring the public administration emphasis on targeted delivery of schemes.

Date: 28 June 2026, Gandhinagar
Purpose: unique child ID linked to birth records/ABHA
Functions: monitor health, nutrition, education through 18 years
Data integration: multiple welfare schemes
Outcomes: alerts and improved benefit delivery
Public events: polio-related activities and health passports

Jun 29, 2026

Bharat Taxi launched in Gujarat by Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi in Gujarat on 27 June 2026. The cooperative-based, driver-owned ride-hailing platform aims to offer a fairer alternative to traditional aggregators. The launch occurred at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, with Bharat Taxi positioned as a state-wide cooperative initiative and planned expansion to more cities. The service is operated by multiple national cooperative institutions and has already scaled to several major cities. Officials described Bharat Taxi as a model for driver empowerment and social welfare in urban transport, supported by a formal cooperative framework and regulatory approvals.

Launch date: 27 June 2026 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
Amit Shah announced Bharat Taxi as India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform.
Model: driver-owned, cooperative-based service.
Initial rollout: 14 Gujarat cities, with broader expansion planned.
Regulatory framework: aligned with Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.

Jun 28, 2026

Start Run, Stop Drugs Campaign Launched in Tamil Nadu on 26 June

The Start Run, Stop Drugs anti-drug awareness run was organised in Tamil Nadu on 26 June 2026. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flagged off the event at Marina Beach, Chennai, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The campaign aimed to spread awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and promote a drug-free society. It involved local volunteers, school groups, and civil society organisations who carried banners and conducted community outreach. Health officials used the run to emphasize prevention, early intervention, and access to rehabilitation services, aligning with national efforts to curb illicit drug trade; Must-know within last 48 hours: Event linked to 26 June observance.

Event held in Tamil Nadu on 26 June 2026.
CM C. Joseph Vijay flagged off the run at Marina Beach, Chennai.
Campaign focused on awareness, prevention, and rehabilitation access.
Involvement of volunteers, schools, and civil society groups.

Jun 27, 2026

Telangana Police to deploy AI tools in emergency response system

Telangana Police announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence tools within its integrated emergency response system to help manage calls more efficiently. The AI system aims to filter spam and non-emergency communications from the city’s vast daily traffic of calls, estimated at nearly 16 lakh. Officials say the technology will classify incoming calls, detect patterns of distress, and assist operators in dispatching the right responders quickly. The project will be rolled out in phases with strict privacy safeguards and compliance with data protection rules. If successful, the system could be scaled to other police networks across the state and possibly beyond.

Daily call volume around 16 lakh; spam filtering targeted.
AI will classify calls and detect distress patterns.
Phased rollout with privacy safeguards.
Potential scalability to other states.

Centre approves MIS assistance for Karnataka mango growers

The Centre has approved financial assistance for mango growers in Karnataka under the Market Intervention Scheme to stabilise prices and support farm incomes. The package targets the Totapuri variety and other mangoes affected by price volatility and weather-related challenges during the marketing season. Farmers will receive direct procurement support, enabling wholesale buyers to stabilise market prices and reduce surplus. Officials expect the scheme to improve farmers' cash flow and promote better price discovery across Karnataka’s orchards. The approval covers monitoring and implementation through district officers, with timelines and accountability measures defined in the scheme guidelines. The reforms take effect upon notification.

Financial assistance under Market Intervention Scheme for Karnataka mango growers.
Targets Totapuri and other varieties amid price volatility and weather issues.
Direct procurement support to stabilize prices.
Automatic monitoring and district-level implementation.

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