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Aug 28, 2025

Cabinet Extends PM SVANidhi Scheme Till 2030 with ₹7,332 crore Outlay

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme. The lending period, which was earlier valid till December 31, 2024, has now been extended to March 31, 2030. The total outlay for the restructured scheme is ₹7,332 crore.
Under the new provisions, the loan amount in the first and second tranches has been increased. The first tranche will now provide up to ₹15,000, instead of ₹10,000 earlier, and the second tranche has been raised to ₹25,000 from ₹20,000. The third tranche of ₹50,000 remains unchanged. Beneficiaries who repay the second loan will also become eligible for a UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card.

Aug 26, 2025

TN Chief Minister Stalin Inaugurates Expansion of Breakfast Scheme to Govt-aided Schools in Urban...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin inaugurated the expansion of the 'Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme,' part of the flagship initiatives of the DMK government, to urban areas in the state.
Stalin, along with his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, who took part in the event as the chief guest, served food to children at St Joseph's Primary School, marking the launch of the scheme.
The expansion marks the 5th phase of the scheme's implementation, which is set to benefit 3.06 lakh more children belonging to 2,429 schools.

Aug 25, 2025

Andhra CM Naidu Announces Welfare Package for Municipal Workers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu introduced a groundbreaking Rs. 1 crore accident insurance coverage for regular municipal workers, marking a significant enhancement in welfare benefits for frontline staff.
The announcement came during the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra program in Peddapuram, Kakinada district, where the CM emphasised the coalition government's commitment to protecting the health and security of workers essential to public hygiene.
Developed in partnership with the Urban Development Department and Axis Bank, the scheme extends comprehensive financial support to all categories of employees — permanent, outsourced, and contract — across 123 urban local bodies. It covers 55,686 workers, including 39,170 in public health and 16,516 in other divisions.
For permanent workers, the package includes Rs. 1 crore for accidental death or permanent disability, plus Rs. 10 lakh life insurance. Outsourced staff will receive Rs. 20 lakh for accidents and Rs. 2 lakh life cover. Families affected by accidental deaths can also access up to Rs. 8 lakh for children's education.

Aug 21, 2025

West Bengal Launches 'Shramshree' Scheme for Returning Migrant Workers

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the Shramshree Scheme, a first-of-its-kind state welfare initiative aimed at supporting Bengali migrant workers returning home after facing alleged linguistic discrimination and harassment in other states. The scheme offers Rs. 5,000 monthly aid for up to one year or until the worker secures a new job within the state.

Aug 19, 2025

Rajya Sabha Passes Indian Ports Bill, 2025, Replaces Colonial-era Law

The Rajya Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, a sweeping reform designed to replace the Indian Ports Act, 1908, ending more than a century of colonial-era regulation and ushering in a modern framework for India's maritime sector, in Delhi. Earlier, the bill was proposed by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal for passing in the Upper House.
The legislation, already cleared by the Lok Sabha, will be sent for Presidential assent. Once enacted, it is expected to transform governance at Indian ports, strengthen Centre–State coordination for port-led development, and boost investor confidence in a sector crucial to the country's trade ambitions.

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