Cabinet Clears Lucknow Metro Phase-1B Expansion
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project in Uttar Pradesh, covering 11.165 km with 12 stations — seven underground and five elevated. Once operational, Lucknow will have a 34 km active metro network.Key Infrastructure ExpansionPhase-1B marks a major step in strengthening Lucknow’s public transport, especially in the city’s oldest and most densely populated areas that currently lack efficient connectivity. The route will link major commercial hubs such as Aminabad, Yahiyaganj, Pandeyganj, and Chowk; healthcare cent..
Government Expands MSME Schemes and Funding Support
The government continues to support the establishment, promotion, and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India through a range of schemes, programmes, and policy initiatives. These include the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP), Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme (PMSS), Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP), International Cooperation scheme, Tool..
India, Singapore Advance Green Shipping Corridor Plans
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), hosted the “Leaders’ Dialogue on Green & Digital Maritime Corridors” in Mumbai, paving the way for India Maritime Week 2025 in October. The event drew over 300 delegates, including senior officials, international dignitaries, industry leaders, and maritime stakeholders from India and abroad.In a video address, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, bilateral ties with Singapore ha..
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