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Viability Gap Funding

Viability Gap Funding (VGF) supports infrastructure projects. It bridges the financial gap between project costs and expected revenue. VGF is crucial for public-private partnerships. It encourages investment in sectors like transport and energy. The government provides funding to make projects viable. This initiative boosts economic growth and development. It aims to enhance public services and improve quality of life.

Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme

The Union Cabinet has sanctioned a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to facilitate the development of Battery Energy...

 September 9, 2023

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister of India, has given the green light to a Scheme...

 September 7, 2023

UDAN Scheme

The Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme, launched by the Government of India in 2016, aimed to...

 July 31, 2023

Uttar Pradesh’s Health ATM Initiative

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a groundbreaking step towards revolutionizing healthcare access by introducing Health ATMs across...

 July 17, 2023

Management of Public Expenditure

The Planning Commission constituted the High Level Expert Committee (HLEC) on Efficient Management of Public expenditure under the...

 December 12, 2022

Union Finance Minister Announces Fourth Atmanirbhar Bharat Tranche

The Union Finance Minister recently unveiled the fourth tranche of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, aimed at fast-track investments...

 May 17, 2020

PACEsetter Fund Awards Grants for Off-Grid Energy Solutions

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently celebrated a milestone in its drive towards sustainable energy...

 September 22, 2019

CCEA Approves Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Biofuel Scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently gave its approval to the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan-...

 March 1, 2019

UDAN International: Draft Scheme to Boost Tourism via Subsidized Flights

India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has developed a draft blueprint for "UDAN International," a plan designed to spur...

 August 21, 2018

Rajasthan First State to Implement National Biofuels Policy

Rajasthan has carved a niche for itself as the first Indian state to implement the National Policy on...

 August 1, 2018

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