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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102958) | |
1. India’s New Railway Blueprint: Surat’s ₹1,500cr Multi-Modal hub hits 50% phase 1 milestone
- On March 27 2026, in Surat, Gujarat, India’s ₹1,500 crore multi-modal transport hub project reached 50% completion in Phase 1, marking significant progress under the country’s new railway infrastructure development blueprint.
- Indian Railways and concerned authorities are executing the project, integrating rail, road, and other transport systems through modern infrastructure planning to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance commuter convenience in Surat.
- The hub aims to streamline passenger movement and logistics, support urban growth, and boost economic activity, reflecting India’s broader push for integrated transport infrastructure and efficient, future-ready mobility solutions.
2. Meghalaya to create over 1,000 jobs in education sector, expand college streams
- The Meghalaya government is set to bolster its education sector with the creation of over 1,000 new jobs and the introduction of additional academic streams in several government colleges.
- Education Minister announced that science streams will be established at Mawphlang and Mahendraganj Government Colleges, while Sohra, Williamnagar, and Baghmara Government Colleges will offer comprehensive science and commerce streams. This initiative will result in the creation of 258 new posts.
- Additionally, the state government plans to operationalize academic activities at the newly formed state university. From the next academic session, postgraduate courses will be introduced in select departments, with recruitment for university positions set to commence immediately.
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3. Khandu launches soft loan scheme to empower ITI graduates towards self-reliance
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister announced the launch of a soft loan scheme for ITI pass-outs, aimed at enabling technically skilled youth to establish their own entrepreneurial ventures and move confidently towards self-reliance.
- The Chief Minister Soft Loan Scheme (CMSLS), to be implemented by the skill development and entrepreneurship department, is open to candidates who have passed out from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) within the last three years, beginning from 2022.
- Under the CMSLS, eligible ITI graduates can avail of financial support through two tranches of soft loans. The first tranche will provide up to Rs 1 lakh, while the second one offers up to Rs 2 lakh.
- In addition, beneficiaries will receive a toolkit incentive of Rs 15,000. To further ease the repayment burden, the scheme includes a 25 per cent loan subsidy and a 7 per cent interest subsidy.
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4. DPIIT signs MoU with a leading Fintech Platform Razorpay, to strengthen India’s Startup Ecosystem
- On March 27 2026, in India, DPIIT signed an MoU with fintech platform Razorpay to strengthen the startup ecosystem by improving access to financial services and supporting digital growth for emerging businesses.
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Razorpay will collaborate by offering fintech solutions, payment infrastructure, and tailored support to startups, enabling easier access to funding, digital tools, and business services.
- The partnership focuses on boosting innovation, easing financial operations, and enhancing startup scalability, aligning with government initiatives to promote entrepreneurship, improve ease of doing business, and accelerate India’s position as a global startup hub.
5. Assam aims to train 50,000 students in Japanese for overseas employment
- Assam Chief Minister announced that the Assam government aims to send at least 50,000 youths to Japan for employment under the Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT).
- The CM-FLIGHT milestone event in NorthEast Skill Centre, Guwahati, Sarma described the initiative as a “double benefit” programme that would simultaneously create global job opportunities for Assam’s youth and boost the state’s economy through foreign remittances.
- CM-FLIGHT, a flagship programme of the government, aims to equip Assamese youth with the language proficiency and prepare them for overseas careers.
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6. Assam launches entrepreneurship support scheme for women
- Assam Government on Tuesday (April 1, 2025) launched a major entrepreneurship support scheme for women.
- The ‘Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan’ or Chief Minister Women Entrepreneurship Campaign, billed as the “biggest” initiative of its kind, entails a three-stage financial assistance for women.
- Each eligible woman will get ₹25,000 in the second year upon meaningful utilisation of the seed capital. Half this amount would be given as Government support and half as a loan at a nominal interest rate.
- The beneficiary would be given ₹50,000 in the third year after fulfilling the conditions in the second year.
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7. UPI dominates P2P lending transactions, captures 92% share
- On March 27 2026, in India, UPI emerged as the dominant mode in P2P lending transactions, accounting for about 92% of total transactions, highlighting its widespread adoption in the country’s rapidly growing digital lending ecosystem.
- Digital lenders and borrowers across India are driving this trend, with UPI enabling seamless, instant, and secure fund transfers, making it the preferred payment method for peer-to-peer lending platforms and fintech companies.
- The report highlights that UPI’s ease of use, low transaction cost, and real-time processing have significantly boosted its share, strengthening India’s digital payments infrastructure and accelerating financial inclusion and fintech growth.
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8. Nagaland–Japan Connect 2026 opens new global job pathways for Naga youth
- In a significant push towards global workforce integration and international economic collaboration, the Government of Nagaland on January 28 launched Nagaland–Japan Connect 2026, a flagship initiative aimed at creating structured overseas employment, skill development, and institutional partnerships with Japan.
- The initiative marks a major milestone in Nagaland’s global engagement strategy, placing human capital development, international mobility, and people-to-people partnerships at the core of the State’s economic vision.
- The event recorded over 450 student registrations and featured direct interviews with Japanese employers across sectors including agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, electronics, hospitality, and heavy machinery.
- Nagaland–Japan Connect 2026 stands as a decisive step towards structured global engagement, transforming international exposure into employability, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic resilience for Nagaland.
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9. Assam CM announces advance salary facility for state government employees
- Assam Chief Minister on February 2, 2026 announced a major relief measure for state government employees, stating that they will now be able to avail their salary in advance on a need-based basis. The announcement was made at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Dispur.
- Under the new arrangement, the Assam government will allow its employees to draw advance salary, which can be repaid either in a single payment or through installments within a year. Employees opting for this facility will be required to pay minimum interest to the bank.
- 9,000 employees who have already benefited from the portal earlier will not be eligible to apply again, while those who missed the opportunity will be able to seek transfers to their preferred locations.
- The Chief Minister stated that both initiatives, advance salary provision and streamlined transfer processes reflect the state government’s continued focus on employee welfare and administrative efficiency.
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10. Tripura launches Skill Gap Study to empower rural youth
- In a major step towards strengthening employment opportunities in Tripura, the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Forvis Mazars LLP to conduct a detailed Skill Gap Study across the state.
- The initiative will place special emphasis on the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) regions, aiming to identify gaps in employable skills among rural youth and bridge them through targeted training.
- The effort has received a significant financial push, with Rs 23 crore sanctioned to TRLM in December 2025 under DDU‑GKY 2.0. The funds will be utilized to skill, train, and place candidates across diverse sectors, thereby enhancing livelihood security and reducing unemployment in rural Tripura.
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