KRISHAK BANDHU SCHEME
The Krishak Bandhu Scheme is a flagship agricultural welfare programme of the Government of West Bengal, introduced by the Department of Agriculture with effect from 1 January 2019.
Category Policy Update
Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 – Policy Update
The Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 marks a significant shift in the state's approach to developing its startup ecosystem. It places greater emphasis on financial support, deep-tech funding and a dedicated institutional framework for implementation. Approved by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on 6 July 2026, the policy will remain in force for five years and will be implemented through the newly established Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission.
PAIMANA (2025): Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-building.
Infrastructure is a critical foundation for socio-economic growth, connectivity and public service delivery. However, the effectiveness of infrastructure investment depends not only on creating new assets but also on ensuring that large projects are implemented on time, within cost and with effective coordination.
Haryana AI Mission (2026): Building an AI-Enabled State.
With the transforming age of technology and globally interconnected world, Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of governance. India is playing a leading role globally in AI research, innovation and responsible policymaking. Thus, AI marks the need of the present.
Policy Update: Boosting Manufacturing GDP: Analyzing the Impact of PLI Schemes in 2026 and Beyond
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme stands as the foundational cornerstone of the Government of India’s campaign to accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). Launched in 2020 as a core pillar of the initial economic response strategy, the framework was conceptualized and shaped by NITI Aayog in close coordination with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) before individual sectors were handed over to their respective line ministries for implementation. Deployed with an initial comprehensive outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore (over $26 billion), the overarching policy objective is to structurally scale up India’s industrial architecture, enhance export competitiveness, and integrate domestic manufacturers into global value chains (GVCs).
Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient & Transparent Utilisation (CoalSETU), 2025
CoalSETU gives industrial users greater flexibility within the existing linkage system while retaining auction-based allocation. According to the Ministry of Coal, the window permits coal use for industrial purposes, washing and exports, while barring domestic resale and it also excludes coking coal coal is also excluded. E%e capped at 50 per cent of the linkage quantity.
Trade Connect e-Platform: Information Access vs. Export Growth
The Government has initiated the creation of Trade Connect ePlatform to connect Indian Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders including Indian Missions Abroad, Export Promotion Councils, and other Partner Government Agencies. The platform will provide information on trade events taking place in different parts of the world, benefits available due to India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and other international trade related information and data (PIB,2024).