Government announces Rs 5K cr incentive for states to expedite mining blocks' auction, operationalisationIn an effort to boost the mining sector, the government is allocating a substantial Rs 5,000 crore to states that enhance the efficiency of...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
State capex hits 2.7% of GDP under SASCI scheme: ReportThe SASCI scheme has boosted state capital spending to 2.7% of GDP. However, utilization of central loans for capital expenditure is uneven...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Part of state capex loan tied to fiscal disciplineUnder the total outlay, Arunachal Pradesh received the highest allocation of Rs 4,900 crore, followed by Himachal Pradesh with Rs 3,920 cro...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Parliament watch: No GST impact study, govt not considering farm loan waiver, jobs for Agniveers, and SASCI near full disbursalThe finance ministry has stated no formal study on GST rate rationalization's inflationary impact has been conducted, though lower rates ar...
24 Mar, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 2,700 cr in Puducherry for region’s economic growthPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 2,700 crore in Puducherry, focusin...
01 Mar, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
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
Andhra to set up disaster recovery centre in Tirupati to secure e-governance dataThe Andhra Pradesh government has approved a Disaster Recovery Centre in Tirupati. This facility will support the State Data Centre, which ...
25 Feb, 2026, 12.51 PM 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
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
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
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
UP govt to build hostels for working women in Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Gautam Budh NagarThe Uttar Pradesh government is set to build modern, secure, and affordable hostels for working women in Lucknow, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and ...
16 Apr, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
Funds devolved to states under 15th Finance Commission higher: Finance MinisterFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced increased devolution of funds to states under the 15th Finance Commission, exceeding the prev...
20 Dec, 2024, 11.01 PM IST
Tourism boom to spur 24% annual growth for 5 yearsIndia's tourism sector is projected to surge over 24% annually for the next five years, fueled by economic growth and govt initiatives. The...
19 Dec, 2024, 08.24 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