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Centre gives Arunachal Pradesh 4900 crore under Pride of Hills to fix connectivity gaps

Centre gives Arunachal Pradesh 4900 crore under Pride of Hills to fix connectivity gaps

The Centre has allocated Rs 4,900 crore to Arunachal Pradesh under the new Pride of Hills scheme. The funds are meant to address key infrastructure and development gaps, with a focus on improving connectivity in remote areas. Chief Minister Pema Khandu thanked the government, saying the initiative will support long-term economic growth across the state.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural job scheme G RAM G from 2026

Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural job scheme G RAM G from 2026

India will roll out VB-G RAM G to replace MGNREGA starting July 1, 2026. The new scheme guarantees eligible rural households 125 days of work each year, with a near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocation. The government says the switch will be seamless, keeping existing job cards valid, while focusing on rural infrastructure and livelihoods.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026

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Private hospitals in India may quit government schemes over delayed payments and price caps

Private hospitals in India may quit government schemes over delayed payments and price caps

Private hospitals in India are reconsidering participation in government health schemes as returns shrink. Providers cite delayed payments, reimbursements that don’t match costs, and government-imposed pricing caps that squeeze margins. The pressure is pushing hospital chains to recalibrate how they work with public payers, with some threatening withdrawal if terms don’t improve.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Cabinet okays Rs 5659 crore mission to boost India cotton yield with new seeds and tech

Cabinet okays Rs 5659 crore mission to boost India cotton yield with new seeds and tech

The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year mission worth Rs 5,659.22 crore to raise India’s cotton productivity. The plan targets key bottlenecks in the cotton sector by funding high-yielding seed development and wider adoption of advanced crop production technologies. The effort is designed to improve cotton yield and quality, supporting farmers’ incomes and strengthening India’s export competitiveness.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Government Recognizes 84102 Startups Across 56 Sectors by November 30

Government Recognizes 84102 Startups Across 56 Sectors by November 30

In a Lok Sabha written reply, the government said the DPIIT has recognized 84,102 entities as startups as of November 30. These startups span 56 sectors, including agriculture, biotechnology, and chemicals. The move supports Startup India incentives like income tax benefits, alongside Fund of Funds and Seed Fund allocations, with Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat leading recognition counts.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Trak on 24 Apr 2026
Government sells tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg in Delhi as crop damage tightens supply

Government sells tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg in Delhi as crop damage tightens supply

To curb soaring tomato prices, the government is selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kg via mobile vans in Delhi and nearby cities. The spike is linked to unseasonal rains in Maharashtra that damaged crops, while delayed sowing and rising pest pressures have reduced supply. A price stabilization fund is reportedly helping manage costs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Health insurance coverage surges in rural India as government schemes expand access nationwide

Health insurance coverage surges in rural India as government schemes expand access nationwide

India’s health insurance coverage has risen sharply, with rural areas now outpacing urban centers in the share of people insured. The survey links the jump to expanding government schemes. However, it also reports continued out-of-pocket hospital spending. Hospitalisation is increasingly driven by infections, even as institutional deliveries reach nearly universal levels.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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