Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that the State government has decided to provide a "special economic package with the objective of promoting industries, and secure the future of the youth.
To shield PMUY beneficiaries from the impact of sharp fluctuations in international prices of LPG and to make LPG more affordable to PMUY consumers, thereby ensuring sustained usage of LPG by them, the Government started a targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills
CM Yadav also transferred a grant of Rs 43.90 crores to over 28 lakh eligible beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme to get gas refilled at a rate of Rs 450. Additionally, he promised to gradually increase the monthly aid of the Ladli Behna Yojana further.
Responding to a Starred Question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri outlined the multiple layers of reform that have reshaped the subsidy and distribution ecosystem. "The implementation of initiatives like the PAHAL scheme, Aadhaar-based verification, biometric authenticat
India's Union government fertiliser subsidy is expected to increase sharply due to continued disruption in supply of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) from China, one of its key sources.
Under this scheme, approximately 20,000 dairy farmers associated with 601 dairy cooperative societies across the State would receive assistance of Rs. 5 per litre of milk, for up to 30 litres per day.
The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan's plan to subsidise imported sugar, warning it could affect the $7 billion loan program. ARY News reports the IMF rejected the "food emergency" claim and fears the sugar will benefit industries, not households. The government may now review its de
Bihar cabinet approved 43 schemes and projects, including the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, 35 per cent reservation for women native to Bihar and Rs 100 diesel subsidy for farmers on Tuesday.
Trump said that Musk may receive more subsidies than any human being in history and that cutting these subsidies could save taxpayers billions of dollars.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday pitched for a shift in India's agricultural subsidy framework, urging that government subsidies be transferred directly to farmers, rather than routed through intermediaries or departmental mechanisms.
In his letter, the Congress MP alleged the inclusion of family members and associates of state ministers and MLAs as beneficiaries, while experienced dairy farmers, particularly from districts like Bongaigaon, have been reportedly excluded despite meeting eligibility criteria.
Himachal Pradesh has nearly 2 lakh hectares of land under apple cultivation, producing an average of 5.5 metric tonnes annually, contributing around ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 crore to the state's economy. Apple is the lifeline crop for thousands in districts such as Shimla, Sirmaur, Kullu