Khattar Launches Rs. 1,000 Crore ADEETIE Scheme for MSMEs
Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar launched Assistance for Deployment of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrial Establishments (ADEETIE), a national scheme aiming to promote industrial energy efficiency, at an event in Panipat.
The scheme is backed by the Ministry of Power and implemented through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with a budget of Rs. 1,000 crore.
Under this, 5% interest subvention will be provided for Micro and Small Enterprises and 3% for Medium Enterprises, making it more accessible and affordable for MSMEs to adopt energy efficient projects. The technologies proposed under the scheme can lead to 30-50% energy savings in MSMEs, which will improve the power-to-product ratio and promote the creation of green energy corridors.
The Union Cabinet approved a new scheme called the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. The scheme is set to run for six years starting 2025-26, with an annual outlay of Rs. 24,000 crore. It aims to improve agriculture and allied sectors in 100 selected districts by increasing productivity, irrigation, storage, and credit support. This decision marks an important step toward addressing rural development and food security goals at the national level.
The new scheme builds on the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme, focusing on comprehensive development in regions lagging behind in key agricultural indicators. Despite India being a major agricultural country, several districts still face low productivity and poor access to financial and technological support. This initiative targets those gaps to ensure more balanced and inclusive growth in the agriculture sector.
Jul 16, 2025
TN CM Launches Outreach Scheme 'Ungaludan Stalin'
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin launched the outreach scheme 'Ungaludan Stalin,' (Stalin with you) to take government services to the people and redress grievances by organising special camps in their neighbourhoods.
Jul 13, 2025
India Rolls Out First-Ever e-Truck Incentive Scheme under PM Modi's Green Mobility Vision
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, H. D. Kumaraswamy, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, launched a groundbreaking scheme to provide financial incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. This marks the first time the Government of India has extended direct support for electric trucks, aiming to accelerate the country's transition to clean, efficient, and sustainable freight mobility.
Assam Approves 'Gajah Mitra' Scheme to Tackle Human-Elephant Conflict
The Assam Cabinet approved the 'Gajah Mitra' scheme to combat the human-elephant conflict in the state. The scheme will focus on sustainable habitats for elephants in 80 conflict-prone areas, including planting bamboo and Napier grass - key components of an elephant's diet.
In addition to maintaining food stocks for elephants, the cabinet announced that rapid response teams will be deployed in the contentious zones to help villagers use harmless means to divert elephant herds away from the human settlements.
Jul 09, 2025
Punjab Launches Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana
The Punjab government launched the 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana', a universal health cover promising free and cashless medical treatment up to Rs. 10 lakh per year for every family of the state, irrespective of income.
The scheme was formally launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal at a public event in Chandigarh.
The scheme will be operational from October 2 after which camps will be organised to enrol people.
Health cards under this scheme can be made at Seva Kendras or Common Service Centres (CSCs). In addition, these can also be obtained through online registration using an Aadhaar card or voter ID.