RSETIs Set 6.35 Lakh Rural Youth Training Target for 2026–27
The Rural Development Ministry set a 6.35 lakh training target for RSETIs and announced stronger training and monitoring standards.
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PM-DAKSH Update: Scheme Merged with PMKVY from 2024–25
A recent government report says PM-DAKSH training was merged with PMKVY from 2024–25; applicants should use current PMKVY channels.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Launches New Village Water Training Package
A new eight-module training package is intended to help village institutions manage rural water systems and sustain services.
DDU-GKY 2.0 Training Rollout Includes Rajasthan
Placement-linked DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches are being rolled out across states, with Rajasthan among the states reviewed by the Ministry.
Unified GOBARdhan Portal Launched for Compressed Biogas Scheme
The ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme now has a unified portal intended to streamline applications and implementation for the compressed-biogas sector.
PM-SETU Approves ₹1,194.92 Crore for Five ITI Clusters
Five ITI clusters in Maharashtra, Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir received fresh PM-SETU investment approval.
₹10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund Approved for Direct Equity
The Cabinet approved a ₹10,000 crore commitment for a fund to make direct equity investments in high-potential small and medium enterprises.
VB–G RAM G Lists 375 Permissible Rural Works
The new rural works schedule lists 375 works across water security, infrastructure, livelihoods and disaster preparedness.
₹10,000 Crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme
The Cabinet approved a ₹10,000 crore scheme for container manufacturing, with eligible capital loans receiving 3% annual interest support.
Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme Approved
A new ₹1,856.67 crore scheme will support sports-goods manufacturing, MSME clusters, certification, innovation and exports through 2033–34.