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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102585) | |
1871. Union cabinet approves ₹3,653-cr 4-lane Badvel-Nellore highway to boost infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh
- On May 28, 2025, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹3,653.10 crore greenfield highway project connecting Badvel-Gopavaram (NH-67) to Guruvindapudi (NH-16), spanning 108.13 km to enhance infrastructure and industrial connectivity in Andhra Pradesh.
- Project aims to reduce travel distance to Krishnapatnam Port by 33.9 km and is expected to generate over 43 lakh man-days of employment, supporting both direct and indirect job creation.
- Ministry of Civil Aviation welcomed the move as a reflection of national infrastructure vision, while the Telugu Desam Party reaffirmed its political support to the Prime Minister during its Mahanadu convention.
1872. Nagaland launches statewide skill, entrepreneurship mission to train 5,000 youth
- On May 29, 2025, in Kohima, Nagaland, the Department of Skill Development launched the Nagaland Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM) at the Chief Minister’s Residential Complex to train 5,000 youth in employable skills and entrepreneurship.
- NSEDM mission aims to bridge the gap between education and employability by offering market-driven training, integrated financial support through the Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative, and access to a digital portal for job placement and skill development services.
- This initiative targets high-growth sectors such as IT, healthcare, construction, and hospitality, with a projected 60–80% success rate in job placements or self-employment, supported by MoUs signed with Eagle Crest, Pinnacle Skills and AISECT.
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1873. Assam: Over 1,200 landless families receive land titles in Parbatjhora
- On May 29, 2025, the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) administration distributed land titles to 1,245 landless families in Parbatjhora sub-division, the first such mass distribution in the area, at Kazigaon Garopara Youth Sports Club Playground.
- BTR Chief handed over certificates, announcing plans to provide titles to another 1,500 families by mid-June, while over 800 more will benefit under the 2006 Forest Rights Act, addressing long-standing land disputes.
- The initiative, supported by officials like Forest Executive Member, aims to grant dignity and economic stability, enabling families to access loans, start businesses, and secure inheritance rights.
- With further distributions planned, the program marks a milestone in resolving informal settlements and empowering BTR residents, reinforcing land as a source of livelihood, as stated by Basumatary.
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1874. 500 Bed Hospital, Ropeway: PM Modi Virtually Launches Major Infrastructure Projects On Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Day
- On May 29, 2025, Prime Minister virtually inaugurated Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Day celebrations, launching key projects including a Rs 750 crore 500-bed district hospital in Namchi to enhance healthcare infrastructure.
- Prime Minister also inaugurated a passenger ropeway at Sangachoeling, Pelling, Gyalshing district, aimed at boosting tourism, and unveiled a statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Atal Amrit Udyan in Gangtok, alongside releasing a commemorative coin, souvenir coin, and postal stamp for the golden jubilee.
- Emphasising inclusive development, PM highlighted the “Act East” policy’s “Act Fast” approach, noting Sikkim’s integration into India’s soul and its high per capita income as evidence of balanced regional growth under his government’s focus on the Northeast.
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1875. Assam: Pobitora wildlife sanctuary sees record tourist turnout and revenue boost
- On May 28, 2025, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district reported a surge in tourist arrivals for the 2024–25 season, welcoming nearly 35,000 visitors, including 650 foreigners, and generating Rs 62 lakh in revenue, surpassing last season’s 30,000 visitors and Rs 54 lakh.
- The season, running from October 15, 2024, to May 31, 2025, saw a 14% increase in footfall, attributed to improved infrastructure like repaired internal roads, enhancing the experience at the sanctuary known for its high density of one-horned rhinos.
- Concurrently, in Udalguri district, Aaranyak’s conservation initiative, backed by the SBI Foundation, is restoring 100 hectares in Bhairabkunda Reserve Forest with one lakh native saplings to curb human-elephant conflict by re-establishing ecological corridors.
- The ongoing third-year plantation drive, involving 510 saplings from 11 indigenous species recently planted, collaborates with forest officials and local communities to promote sustainable wildlife habitats and reduce elephant encroachments.
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1876. India surpasses China, becomes top iPhone exporter to US for the first time
- In April 2025, India exported 3.3 million iPhones to the US, surpassing China for the first time, as China’s shipments dropped to 900,000 units amid trade tensions and higher US tariffs on Chinese goods.
- Driven by Apple’s supply chain shift, India’s iPhone exports rose 76% year-on-year, fueled by investments from Foxconn and Tata Electronics, with the iPhone 16 series now assembled at Hosur.
- Despite challenges from both US and Chinese political pressure, India’s manufacturing role is growing, signaling Apple’s strategic pivot away from China—even as analysts caution India can’t yet meet full US demand.
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1877. Cabinet Clears ₹7,000-Crore Infra Projects in Andhra, MP, and Maharashtra
- On May 29, 2025, in New Delhi, The Union Cabinet approved infrastructure projects worth over ₹7,000 crore, including a four-lane highway in Andhra Pradesh and multi-tracking of railway lines in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
- The 108-km Badvel-Nellore highway on NH-67 will be developed via PPP mode, improving access to Krishnapatnam port and key nodes in three major industrial corridors, while cutting travel time by an hour.
- Railway projects on Ratlam-Nagda and Wardha-Balharshah routes will ease bottlenecks, boost capacity on East-West and North-South corridors, and enable more passenger train movement across four districts in MP and Maharashtra.
1878. Meghalaya launches Rs 547 crore climate action projects in Mendipathar
- On May 27, 2025, Meghalaya CM launched two climate action projects worth Rs 547.19 crore in Mendipathar, aimed at enhancing the state’s climate resilience and adaptation efforts.
- The Rs 500 crore Climate Adaptive Community-Based Water Harvesting Project, backed by the Asian Development Bank, will promote water sustainability across all districts of Meghalaya.
- The Rs 47.19 crore Megh Adapt Pay initiative, under Payment for Ecosystem Services, focuses on forest protection, land restoration, ecosystem health, catchment rehabilitation, and expanding green cover through community-government collaboration.
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1879. Meghalaya: Foundation for Rs 51.82 lakh water harvesting project laid in North Garo Hills
- On May 26, 2025, Meghalaya CM laid the foundation for the Rs 51.82 lakh Koknal Water Harvesting Structure at Rangmangre, North Garo Hills, under the Climate Adaptive Community-Based Water Harvesting Project to store rainwater for irrigation during scarcity.
- The project aims to address water shortages, irregular rainfall, and drought, enhancing agricultural resilience in the region through effective rainwater management.
- On the same day, CM inaugurated a Rs 3 crore girls’ hostel at Mendipathar College, managed by the Awe Self Help Group on a non-profit basis, and a Rs 2.5 crore tribal girls’ hostel at Resubelpara, managed by Ramke Memorial School.
- These initiatives reflect Meghalaya’s commitment to sustainable development and improving educational infrastructure for girls in rural North Garo Hills, fostering community empowerment and climate resilience.
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1880. Meghalaya CM unveils Tura Secretariat design, announces Rs 150 cr allocation
- On May 27, 2025, Meghalaya CM unveiled the architectural design for the Tura Secretariat in Garo Hills, upgrading its budget from Rs 30 crore to Rs 150 crore to create a full-fledged administrative hub, with tenders floated and construction set to begin soon.
- The Tura Secretariat will serve as an additional secretariat, enabling Garo Hills residents to access government services locally, reducing the need to travel to Shillong, with completion expected by January 2027.
- On the same day, CM visited the Dorengkigre intake point of the Williamnagar Urban Water Supply Project under AMRUT 2.0, highlighting efforts to enhance urban water infrastructure in the state.
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