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1031. Empowering India's farmers: List of welfare schemes for farmers in India
- The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is a financing facility established to create post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets. The fund aims to support farmers, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs in building infrastructure that can improve agricultural productivity and reduce post-harvest losses.
- The scheme was launched on 8th July 2020 by the Government of India. The scheme is available to a wide range of beneficiaries including Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), and individual farmers.
- The AIF is operational for a span of 10 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2029-30. The government has earmarked ₹1 lakh crore under this fund for infrastructure development.
- The primary focus is on creating post-harvest management infrastructure such as cold chains, silos, warehouses, food processing units, and packaging units to minimize post-harvest losses and ensure better prices for farmers.
1032. Centre launches scheme to promote natural farming
- To promote its pet project of natural farming, the Centre on Monday (November 25, 2024) launched the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). NMNF will be a standalone centrally-sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and it will have a total outlay of ₹2,481 crore.
- ₹1,584 crore will be the Centre’s share and the States will contribute ₹897 crore till the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26). The Centre said NMNF will promote natural farming in mission mode across the country.
- The Mission is designed to support farmers to reduce input cost of cultivation and dependency to externally purchased inputs. Natural farming will build and maintain healthy soil ecosystems, promote biodiversity and encourage diverse cropping systems to enhance resilience as suitable to the local agroecology are the benefits of natural farming.
- Around 18.75 lakh trained and willing farmers will prepare inputs like Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, etc. by using their livestock or procure from bio-input resource centres.
1033. Maha govt clears Rs6.2 crore for forest demarcation, Vidarbha divisions get Rs66 lakh
- On September 20, 2025, it was reported that, the Maharashtra government sanctioned ₹6.2 crore under its “Reserved Forest Survey, Demarcation and Settlement” scheme for 2025–26 to install pillars, fencing, walls, and DGPS-based mapping for strengthening forest boundaries statewide.
- The Forest Department will implement works to prevent illegal encroachments, resolve land disputes, and conserve green cover. Officials must avoid duplication, comply with the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, ensure strict monitoring of expenditure, and submit utilisation certificates for accountability.
- Allocations include ₹1.89 crore for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, ₹1.56 crore for Sangli, and ₹1.16 crore for Shahapur. Vidarbha got ₹66 lakh, supporting reserves like Tadoba, Pench, and Melghat. Mumbai’s Mangrove Division received ₹34.9 lakh for coastal ecosystem protection.
1034. These Remote Regions In Jharkhand To Get Rail Connectivity For The 1st Time Since Independence
- Jharkhand have lacked the convenience of railway connectivity for decades. The locals here relied heavily on road transportation to travel to major towns and cities. Naturally, the addition of these rail links for these districts under the Ranchi division of Railways will certainly transform the region’s connectivity, economy, and overall development.
- The project has already seen crucial groundwork completed. The Jharkhand Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (JRIDCL) has also conducted a survey. The findings from this survey have been shared with the Railway Board to prepare a detailed project report (DPR).
- Gumla, Khunti, and Simdega will be connected to the existing Ranchi-Lohardaga rail line, a critical route in Jharkhand. Chatra, on the other hand, will be linked to the Ranchi-Hazaribagh rail route.
- The connectivity plan for these new railway links in Jharkhand includes 55 km rail line from Lohardaga to Gumla, a 43 km rail line from Gumla to Simdega, a 20 km rail line from Hatia to Khunti, and a 42 km rail line from Hazaribagh to Chatra.
1035. Kategoan gets bus service years after Independence
- After a 78-year wait, the first state-run bus service rolled out on a 100km stretch from Katezari to Gadchiroli, which was once the booby-trapped artery of the Red Corridor, where neither govt nor combat boots had ever set foot.
- The landmark achievement by Gadchiroli police and Maharashtra State Transport Corporation, followed the dismantling of the ‘janata sarkar' or guerrilla rule with the decimation of last standing ‘dalams' here. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation launched the service, connecting Kategaon to the district headquarters.
- The bus service from April 26, 2025, is expected to benefit 12 surrounding villages, providing easier access to tehsil and district headquarters and was welcomed with fanfare by local tribals.
1036. Tripura’s Sarkhipara Village Lights Up with Solar Power After Years in Darkness
- After being in the gloom for last 80 years, an outlying tribal hamlet of Sarkhipara in Tripura’s Khowai District has undergone radical transformation and now been illuminated with solar power.
- A senior official noted that in September 2021, a 2-KW microgrid power plant each was installed at Sarkhipara and 11 other remote hamlets of Tripura for the purpose of supplying electricity to villages.
- Prime Minister officially inaugurated the project in a virtual programme on July 30, 2022. Children now study under electric lamps, while men make bamboo-based traditional handicrafts and women weave tribal attires under the cool breeze of ceiling fans.
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1037. India’s medicine market: Pharma sector grows 8% in August; industry projected to reach $130 billion by 2030
- On 20 september, 2025, It was reported that, In August 2025, India’s pharmaceutical market grew 8.1% year-on-year, following 7.1% growth in July, according to IQVIA data cited by HDFC Securities. Chronic therapies led the expansion, though overall unit sales slipped 0.8% during the month.
- Chronic drugs like cardiac, anti-diabetic (GLP-1 up 97%), and CNS grew strongly, alongside respiratory (+19%) and oncology (+23%). Acute therapies rose modestly, led by anti-infectives (+6%), gastrointestinal (+2%), VMN (+7%), and pain management (+6%). Growth was driven by rising chronic demand and innovation.
- India, the world’s third-largest pharma producer by volume, supplies half of global vaccines and 40% of US generics. With support from PLI and SPI schemes, the sector is projected to reach $130 billion by 2030 and $450 billion by 2047.
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1038. PM Narendra Modi inaugurate's India's largest cruise terminal; 72 counters, 5 ships and more
- On September 20, 2025, Prime Minister inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock. Built under the Cruise Bharat Mission, the ₹556 crore project marks India’s largest international cruise terminal for tourism and maritime growth.
- PM launched MICT, designed with modern architecture, rose-gold interiors, heritage plaques, and cultural elements. The terminal supports one million passengers yearly, with 72 immigration and check-in counters ensuring smooth operations and secure, world-class cruise tourism facilities.
- Spread across 4,15,000 sq ft with 2,07,000 sq ft passenger area, MICT accommodates five ships simultaneously. It aims to position India as a global cruise hub by offering ocean, river, and island cruise experiences under the Cruise Bharat Mission.
1039. Odisha Signs Rs 46,200 Cr Maritime Pacts In Gujarat For Shipbuilding Cluster, Bahuda Port
- On September 19, 2025, the Odisha government signed two MoUs at Bhavnagar, Gujarat, worth ₹46,200 crore to develop a shipbuilding cluster in Kendrapada and a satellite port project at Bahuda in Ganjam district.
- Odisha Maritime Board, Paradip Port Authority, and Sagarmala Finance Corporation will jointly develop land-side and river-side infrastructure, aiming to establish integrated shipbuilding and port facilities through large shipyards, ancillary industries, and financing support for sustainable maritime growth.
- The Kendrapada cluster will cost ₹24,700 crore, span 2,000–2,500 acres, and target 1–1.2 million GT annually with 2–2.5 km waterfront. The Bahuda port project, worth ₹21,500 crore, will enhance competitiveness, attract investments, and expand India’s shipbuilding capacity.
1040. PM Modi unveils ₹34,200-crore projects in Gujarat, pitches for self-reliant India
- On September 20, 2025, Prime Minister of India inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹34,200 crore during the Samudra Se Samriddhi programme at Jawahar Maidan, Bhavnagar, with a major focus on the maritime sector.
- PM , addressing a large gathering, highlighted Atmanirbhar Bharat, cruise tourism, and service initiatives like Sewa Pakhwada. He launched port modernisation, inland waterways, and international cruise terminal projects to strengthen India’s maritime and economic growth.
- Key developments include ₹26,354 crore projects in Gujarat, such as HPLNG Regasification Terminal, PM-KUSUM solar feeder, Dhordo solar village, hospital expansions, roadways, and Dholera Special Investment Region. Maritime projects span Mumbai, Kolkata, Paradip, Ennore, Chennai, Car Nicobar, Patna, and Varanasi.