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Policy Initiatives

Policy initiatives are strategic actions taken by governments or organisations. They aim to address specific issues or improve societal conditions. In India, such initiatives often focus on economic growth, social welfare, and environmental sustainability. They can include reforms in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Effective policy initiatives are crucial for national development and can significantly impact citizens' lives.

Mining Reforms Incentive Scheme for States

The Union government has incorporated a ₹5,000 crore incentive mechanism for mining sector reforms under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) for FY...

 April 25, 2026

India’s First Port of Refuge Operationalised

India has operationalised its first Port of Refuge, marking a major step in maritime emergency preparedness. The facility creates a formal mechanism for ships in distress to seek...

 March 30, 2026

Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala on HIV Response

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), convened the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala in Delhi to strengthen district-level HIV/AIDS response, with focused...

 March 21, 2026

PM-PRANAM Scheme Incentivises Reduced Fertiliser Use

PM-PRANAM, or Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management, is a central scheme aimed at encouraging States and Union Territories to reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers and shift...

 March 14, 2026

National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries

India will host a first-of-its-kind National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre, Srinagar, on 14 March 2026. The conference will focus on sustainable...

 March 14, 2026

Bharat Taxi Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform

Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform and step in the expansion of the cooperative sector under the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’. It has been registered...

 March 11, 2026

Kerala Adopts First Comprehensive Urban Policy

Kerala has become the first State in India to approve a comprehensive urban policy aimed at guiding development for the next 25 years. The draft policy, prepared by...

 February 17, 2026

Ayushman Sahakar Scheme for Cooperative Healthcare

The National Cooperative Development Corporation has notified the Ayushman Sahakar scheme to support cooperative societies in the healthcare sector. The scheme is aligned with the National Health Policy...

 February 11, 2026

PM SVANidhi Scheme Extended Till 2030

PM SVANidhi, the central scheme for urban street vendors, has been restructured to deepen credit access, improve digital adoption, and expand coverage. The scheme provides working capital term...

 February 9, 2026

Healthcare Expansion in Tribal Areas

The Union Government has expanded healthcare delivery in tribal, remote and hard-to-reach areas through infrastructure upgrades, relaxed service norms, mobile care units and digital health systems. The focus...

 February 7, 2026

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