SCHEME LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2026

* Ministry Of Mines Notified Amendments To The Minerals Concession Rules 

*  Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) Completed 11 Years.

* Ministry Of Mines Notified Mineral ( Auction) 2nd Amendment Rule 2026, For Faster Operationalization Of Mines And Improving Ease Of Doing Business In The Mining Sector 

* Key Features - 

* Allowed Exclusion Of Non - Feasible Portion Of Mining Block 

* Introduction Of Unified Mining Portal 

* Reducing The Provision Of Additional Period For Execution Of Mining Lease In Case Of Blocks Does Not Involve Forest area 

* Upfront Payment Timeline Rationalised 

* Relief In Case Of Annulments 

* Greater Participation Of Exploration Agencies 

* Incentive For Critical And Strategic Minerals 

* Cabinet Has Approved The Proposal For Construction Of 1200 MW Kalai -II Hydroelectric Project In Anjaw District Of Arunachal Pradesh With An Outlay Of Rs 14105, 83 Crores 

*  Cabinet Approved The Investment Proposal For Construction Of 1720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project In Kamle, Arunachal Pradesh.

* Cabinet Approved The Revision In Cost In Investment In Equity For HPCL Rajasthan Refinery LIMITED (HRRL) Rajasthan 

* Cabinet Has Approved The Nutrient Based Subsidy ( NBS) Rates For Kharif Season 

* Chhattisgarh State Government Has Introduced A Provision Of Special Leave For Officers And Employee To Reduce Mental Stress And Enhance Work Efficiency 

* India Has Successfully Demonstrated a 1000 Km Secure QUANTUM Communication Network 

*  Union Minister Manoharlal Khattar Has Launched The Operational Guidelines For Urban Challenge Fund 

* The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Of The South Central Railway 's Hyderabad Division Has Launched The PINK PATROL, First Of Its Kind Of Initiative In INDIAN Railway That Combines Women's Lead Drone Surveillance With Rapid Response Policing For MMTS Suburban Trains. 

* The Ministry Of Textile Has Launched An Initiative Called VISHWA SUTRA - Weaves Of India For The World - 

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 * Government Has Launched The First Ever Structured Pulse Procurement In Bihar Under Atmanirbhar Mission 

* The National Research Centre For Banana ( NRCB) Tiruchy, Tamilnadu Has Launched The Banana Field Gene Bank Project.