Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 3,472 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme in the 2026-27 state budget, covering over 2.72 crore people, with more than 68 lakh beneficiaries having received cashless treatment, Finance Minister Kanu Desai announced on Wednesday.Speaking during the presentation of the budget in the Assembly, Desai said the state is also expanding In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services, with facilities alre…
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Srinagar, Feb 7 (IANS) In order to help employability of youth in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces, NGOs and academic institutions have joined hands in a collaborative effort. Rising to their responsibilities of not only ensuring security in Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces are now discharging social and civic responsibilities in the Valley as the ground situation improves.Joining hands with civil institutions, the security forces are nurturing skills, promoting self-reliance and strengt…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Former Delhi BJP President and three-time Member of Parliament from North East Delhi Manoj Tiwari on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for presenting a transformational Union Budget 2026-27. Addressing a press conference, Tiwari said that while anyone can draw a line on butter, the 2026 Budget is an effort akin to carving a line on stone to shape the destiny of India of 2047.He said that this Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 reinforces fiscal discipline while supporting sustained economic growth, with industry partnership playing a key role in India’s progress, Anuradha Thakur, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, said on Monday. Addressing a post-Budget interactive session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here, she said India’s economy has shown strong resilience despite global uncertainties, supported by a stable financial system t…
Jaipur, Feb 2 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Monday that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has been progressing steadily on the path of development with financial discipline and economic stability over the past 12 years. He described the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as one that will take the “nation from self-reliance to development, from potential to achievement, and from resolve to success”.Ad…
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry experts from the North-East have welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, noting that its emphasis on services-led growth, tourism infrastructure, connectivity and skill development creates a strong foundation for sustainable regional expansion. Leaders from real estate development and hospitality sectors believe the Budget enhances investor confidence while positioning the North-East as a key beneficiary of India’s next growth cycle. Vikas Agarwal, Managing Directo…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Economic Survey 2025-26 paints a clear and encouraging picture of India’s economic journey, describing it as a fast-moving “Reform Express” making steady progress even as the world faces uncertainty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.Prime Minister Modi said that the Survey, tabled in the Parliament earlier in the day, reflects the strength of India’s economic foundations and the government’s continuous efforts to drive growth, innovation and inclus…
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has introduced the Youth Policy-2026, aimed at ensuring the all-round development of the state’s youth and preparing them as responsible citizens and future leaders. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Tuesday confirmed that a three-tier institutional framework will be established for the effective implementation of the policy. This includes a high-level committee chaired by the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, along with a state-level tas…
Guwahati, Jan 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a major initiative to support research scholars in the state, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening Assam’s academic and innovation ecosystem. Taking to the social media platform ‘X’, CM Sarma said that under the ‘Atal Vichal Agragami Assam scheme’, the state government will provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 25,000 to research scholars, while Divyang research scholars will receive…
Guwahati, Jan 19 (IANS) The North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025–26 was inaugurated on Monday at Gauhati University, marking a major milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen skill development in the North Eastern region, officials said. The competition was formally launched by Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in the presence of senior government officials, academic leaders and youth participan…