District Mineral Foundation
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

District Mineral Foundation | Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana

A first-of-its-kind analysis of the District Mineral Foundations (DMF) shows that despite collecting about ₹1-lakh crore in the past decade, more than half the funds is unspent.

Infrastructure Investment Trust
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Infrastructure Investment Trust | NHAI

National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), the InvIT set up by NHAI in 2020, has successfully concluded fourth round of fund-raising

Equalization Levy
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Equalization Levy

The central government has proposed to abolish the Equalisation Levy on online advertisements.

Corporate Social Responsibility
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Corporate Social Responsibility

10th report on ‘Demands for Grants (2025-26)’ of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) highlights various issues regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Revised Priority Sector Lending Guidelines
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Revised Priority Sector Lending Guidelines

RBI revises Priority Sector Lending Guidelines effective from 1st April 2025.

Nutrient Based Subsidy
Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Nutrient Based Subsidy

Fertilizers committee warns against under-funding of nutrient subsidy schemes

Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative
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Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative

Sagarmala Start Up Innovation Initiative (S2I2) launched at NSAC, to foster Innovation & Entrepreneurship in maritime sector

National Program for Dairy Development
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

National Program for Dairy Development

Cabinet approves revised national program for dairy development

World of Debt Report 2024
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World of Debt Report 2024

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Released ‘A World of Debt Report 2024

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Posted in Social Sector Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Despite maternity benefits being a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) faces significant implementation challenges.

Agricultural Infrastructure Fund
Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Agricultural Infrastructure Fund

The government has expanded the scope of the ₹1 lakh crore Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to strengthen farm-related infrastructure in the country.

Reciprocal Tariffs
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Reciprocal Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries.