Government Hikes Minimum Support Prices for Rabi Crops
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a significant Minimum Support Price (MSP) hike for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2026 27 marketing season. This decision aims to ensure better returns for farmers and promote crop diversification. Alongside this, a major initiative—the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses—was also launched to reduce import dependency and increase domestic production.
Oct 01, 2025
Maharashtra Govt Approves GCC Policy To Create 4 Lakh High Skilled Jobs
The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in September 2025, approved the Global Capability Centre (GCC) policy to establish the state as a leading hub of GCCs in the country leveraging its diverse industrial base, financial leadership and technological expertise.
The policy proposes to establish 400 new GCCs, create four lakh high skilled jobs by integrating industry driven curricula, fostering cutting edge research, and equipping the workforce with advanced digital and technical skills.
It aims to promote GCC-led research, foster multinational collaborations, attract high value and knowledge intensive investments, develop world class business districts and a robust digital data bank.
The policy aims to propel tier-2 and tier-3 cities such as Nashik, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar into the global GCC landscape, creating new economic hubs and fostering balanced technology driven growth.
The policy will remain in effect for five years (Financial Year 2029-30) from the date of notification or until the next policy comes into effect.
Sep 28, 2025
PM Modi to Launch Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the "Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojna" from New Delhi via video conferencing.
Bihar government said the Chief Minister's Women Employment Scheme will help make women self-reliant and empowered. Under this scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred 10,000 rupees directly into the beneficiaries' bank accounts via DBT through video conferencing. This scheme is considered very significant ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.
The government believes that empowering women will help stop migration from the state and make Bihar self-reliant. Under it, the resolve of "Empowered Women, Prosperous Bihar" will be fulfilled in both rural and urban areas. It will be implemented through Self Help Groups. Around one crore 10 lakh applications have been submitted to avail the benefit.
The first instalment of 10,000 rupees transferred to the accounts of 75 lakh women. This initiative is being launched as part of a series of welfare measures for women under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Sep 27, 2025
MoSPI Showcases Key Digital Transformation Products at 29th CoCSSO
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in September 2025, showcased major digital initiatives at the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organisations (CoCSSO), highlighting a transformative shift towards standardised, accessible and AI-ready statistics.
The revamped MoSPI website, the National Metadata Structure (NMDS) Portal, PAIMANA Portal and AI use cases in official statistics were presented as the cornerstones of this digital transformation.
Sep 26, 2025
NITI Aayog Releases Landmark Report "Pathways to Progress: Analysis and Insights into India's Inn...
NITI Aayog, in September 2025, unveiled its comprehensive report, "Pathways to Progress: Analysis and Insights into India's Innovation Story". The report captures India's remarkable journey in science, technology, and innovation, providing a detailed assessment of the country's achievements, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen its position as a global innovation hub.
At the launch, Dr. Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, elaborated on the transformative role of AIM in nurturing entrepreneurial talent, fostering innovation at scale, and creating a vibrant startup culture across the country.
Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, emphasized the strategic importance of science, technology, and innovation in shaping India's development trajectory. He noted that the report provides critical evidence-based insights that can guide policymaking, strengthen institutional linkages, and enhance collaboration between academia, industry, and government.