The Khadi and village industries sector has achieved impressive growth in 2024-25, according to the Ministry of MSME. Employment generation within the sector has also followed a similar upward trajectory. The total number of jobs created reached 1.94 crore in 2024-25, compared to 1.30 crore in 2013-14. The continued rise in both sales and employment…
NHPC Limited, India’s leading hydropower company, has successfully commenced commercial operations of all four units of the 800 MW Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh. The final unit became operational on April 16, 2025, completing the national project. Located in the Kullu district, Parbati-II is a run-of-the-river project on the Parbati River. The first three…
India has marked a significant milestone in its clean energy journey with the inauguration of the country’s first large-scale solar power plant constructed entirely using indigenous components. The 1.3 GW facility, located in Pokhran, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, was unveiled on Thursday by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, alongside Rajasthan Chief Minister…
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has recorded an all-time high in transactions, facilitating deals worth ₹5.42 lakh crore during the financial year 2024-25. This remarkable growth has been driven by increasing procurement activity from central ministries and public sector undertakings, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry. This figure marks a substantial jump from ₹4.04…
Road commuters across India will face higher toll charges as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented a toll fee increase of 4-5% across national highways and expressways, effective from April 1, 2025. According to a senior official from the Ministry of Highways, the toll revision is an annual exercise linked to changes…
In a strong move against toll collection irregularities, the state-owned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has debarred 14 toll collection agencies for engaging in improper activities. The action follows an investigation initiated after the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) uncovered a fraud, as revealed in an official statement. NHAI has issued show-cause notices…
The government is preparing to launch Sagarmala 2.0, a new phase of its flagship maritime development program, with additional funding aimed at bridging critical infrastructure gaps, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting in New Delhi, Sonowal revealed that the…
Agreement to establish EV charging and battery swapping stations across DDA sports complexes. Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has partnered with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery swapping stations across DDA sports complexes in Delhi. The initiative aims to strengthen the city’s EV infrastructure and promote sustainable urban…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Friday that road infrastructure projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore will be completed in Kerala during his tenure, including Rs 50,000 crore in upcoming initiatives. Speaking virtually at the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS), Gadkari highlighted the crucial role of the road sector in…
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a groundbreaking Aerospace and Defence Unit Policy aimed at attracting ₹50,000 crore in investments and creating 1 lakh jobs. The decision was announced during a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Prayagraj on Wednesday. The meeting also cleared a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy…
