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Cabinet approves Rs 53,428 crore for Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana

The Union Cabinet announced on 22 October 2026 that it has approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme, now renamed as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 53,428 crore. The scheme provides monthly pensions to the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities, as well as a one-time family benefit, for households below the poverty line.

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ICAR-CPRI develops nutrient-rich purple potato Kufri Jamunia to fight hidden hunger

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) announced on 18 October 2026 the development of biofortified coloured potato varieties, specifically highlighting Kufri jamunia. Released in 2024, this purple-fleshed potato is designed to combat "hidden hunger" by providing higher levels of Vitamin C, iron, and zinc compared to common potatoes.

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farmers and consumers
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On 1 January 2018: release of Kufri Neelkanth (+2 more) · North Indian plains
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Government launches ₹33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme for 100 industrial parks

The Government of India announced the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA), a ₹33,660 crore initiative to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. These parks provide pre-developed infrastructure, utilities, and streamlined approvals to help manufacturing firms, MSMEs, and startups start production faster.

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industrial parks
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From 10 April 2026: BHAVYA scheme notification (+3 more) · Several states
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PM GatiShakti evolves into nationwide digital infrastructure planning framework

The Press Information Bureau reported on 12 October 2026 that the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, launched on 13 October 2021, has evolved into a nationwide planning framework. It uses a GIS-based platform to coordinate infrastructure projects across 58 Central Ministries and 36 States and Union Territories to save cost and time.

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private sector
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By 31 March 2030: completion of Green Energy Corridor: Ladakh–Haryana (+2 more) · Several states
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12 October 2026
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Government marks first year of agricultural development in 100 districts

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reported on 10 October 2026 the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). Launched on 11 October 2025, this six-year initiative aims to improve productivity, irrigation, and credit access in 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts by combining 36 Central schemes and various State and private initiatives.

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Aspirational Agricultural Districts
When · Where
From 1 April 2025: start of the six-year initiative (+4 more) · Several states
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