12 Years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Expanding Banking Access, Empowering Millions
Twelve years after its launch, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has emerged as a major pillar of India’s financial inclusion journey, connecting millions of citizens with formal banking and social security services. According to the latest…
Net Profit of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) rises to record Rs. 10,176 Crore, Total Business Cross Rs. 13.5 Lakh Crore in FY 2025-26
The Secretary, Department of Financial Services, noted and appreciated the commendable performance of all RRBs in the Financial Year 2025-26. At present, 28 RRBs are operating through 22,273 branches across 26 States and 3 Union Territories, covering…
EPFO urges establishments to utilize the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 to ensure social security for employees outside EPF coverage
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged establishments to utilize the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 (EEC 2026) notified with effect from 29 June 2026, which provides a special one-time opportunity to enrol eligible employees who…
NHAI and National Road Safety Board Deliberates on Strengthening Road Safety on National Highways
In order to undertake a comprehensive review of road safety systems on the National Highway network, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and National Road Safety Board (NRSB) held an institutional meeting at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The…
Union Minister unveils the Delhi Master Plan 2047 (MPD-2047)
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal unveiled the Delhi Master Plan 2047 (MPD-2047) today in the presence of; Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu; and Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta.…
DPIIT signs MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India to strengthen Startup Ecosystem and Drive Innovation
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with PhonePe and Shell India Pvt. Ltd. on 19 August 2026 to strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups…
Vice-President addresses IAS officer Tainees of 2024 batch at LBSNAA, Mussoorie
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed the Valedictory Programme of Phase-II training of the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. Congratulating the…
New facility enables eligible commuters to purchase monthly Local Passes online through the Rajmargyatra Mobile App
In line with the Government of India’s vision of Digital India and its commitment to enhancing Ease of Living for the citizens, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has extended the facility of online FASTag ‘Local Passes’ to 121 toll plazas…
PSB Confluence 2026 concludes with actionable strategies across seven themes for Public Sector Banks and Public Financial Institutions
The two-day PSB Confluence 2026, organised by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, concluded today after extensive deliberations among the leadership of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs),…
Ministry of Mines to organise Roadshow on 8th Tranche of Critical and Strategic Mineral Block Auctions and NMEDT Workshop in Patna
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is organising a Roadshow on the 8th Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks and a Workshop on the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMEDT) on 17 August 2026 in Patna,…