Mizoram Chief Minister presents state BudgetMizoram's Chief Minister presented the 2026-27 budget. The state anticipates a higher share of central taxes. Interest-free loans will fund...
26 Feb, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Centre opens urban projects to RWAs, private playersThe Rs 1 lakh crore Fund will see cities proposing different projects to the state government and then competing against each other to tap ...
21 Feb, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
States urged to expedite capex proposals, use up funds before March 31The government is pushing states to quickly approve and implement projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure s...
18 Feb, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Budget earmarks total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for 2026-27: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget with a total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for the upcoming fiscal year...
11 Feb, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Budget prioritises jobs, biopharma & capex, says FM Sitharaman in Lok SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the Budget's support for labour-intensive industries and biopharma. She also mentioned coll...
11 Feb, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
State capex loans cross 56% of FY26 target by Jan 5; Centre aims for full utilisationThe Centre has released over ₹83,000 crore to states for capital investment. This is part of the special assistance scheme for capital inve...
11 Jan, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Budget 2026: States may get bigger capex push as Centre plans higher interest-free loansThe allocation under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme may be raised to Rs 1.8-2 lakh crore for 2026-2...
06 Dec, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Northeast given 'top priority' in infra, investment, skill development: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the Northeast region is a top priority for the central government. She emphasized infrastr...
14 Nov, 2025, 09.13 PM IST
Centre eases norms for states to avail capex loansThe Centre has relaxed loan conditions for states' capital expenditure. A larger portion of funds is now untied, offering states more proje...
13 Oct, 2025, 11.39 PM IST
Rs 3.6 lakh crore sanctioned to states as 50-year interest-free loans: Finance Minister SitharamanThe Central government has sanctioned ₹3.6 lakh crore in interest-free loans to states, incentivizing increased capital expenditure. This i...
17 Sep, 2025, 07.17 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025 & Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025The Lok Sabha approved the Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025. This happened despite opposition members' sloganeering regarding Bihar elector...
07 Aug, 2025, 03.37 PM IST
Sopping spree to boost state reforms: Centre outlays incentives via Rs 1.5 lakh cr scheme for FY26The central government is setting reform targets for states. These reforms span mining, urban development, road safety, and land reforms. S...
06 Jun, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Year in review: The 2024 project scorecard of India's Ministry of TourismThe Ministry of Tourism sanctioned 76 projects under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, 48 projects under the PRASHAD Scheme, and 65 projects unde...
25 Dec, 2024, 10.02 PM IST
Budget 2025: States to get more funds for disaster relief via interest-free loan schemeStates will receive interest-free 50-year loans for disaster-related programs, including infrastructure rebuilding and mitigation measures....
22 Dec, 2024, 01.26 PM IST
Pre-Budget Consultation: States seek more fiscal support for capex plansStates urged the Centre for increased interest-free loans, greater capex scheme flexibility, and a higher borrowing limit to boost their ec...
21 Dec, 2024, 09.00 AM IST
40 tourism projects get nod to boost lesser-known destinations in IndiaThe Centre has approved forty projects worth Rs 3,295 crore to develop lesser-known destinations into iconic sites across 23 states. This i...
29 Nov, 2024, 09.20 AM IST
Tourism ministry gets 87 proposals for central assistance under SASCI schemeStates and union territories have submitted 87 proposals to the tourism ministry for support under the SASCI scheme. The scheme includes 50...
29 Oct, 2024, 11.30 PM IST