| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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1001. Amit Shah lays foundation stone, inaugurates development works worth Rs 144 crore of Kalol Municipality in Gandhinagar
- On September 23, 2025 in Gandhinagar, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation inaugurated and laid the foundation of projects worth ₹144 crore for Kalol, including water treatment, lake development, sanitation, and other initiatives under government schemes.
- Union Home Minister stated that coordinated rural-urban planning will transform Kalol into a model constituency by 2029, while a 350-bed hospital with world-class facilities will open by 2027, providing advanced healthcare services.
- Projects include a ₹35 crore water plant, ₹11 crore Jyoteshwar Lake, night shelter, borewells, and sanitation equipment. Hospital labs will surpass Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, with free treatment up to ₹10 lakh under Ayushman Bharat and Gujarat health cards.
1002. Union cabinet approves phase-III medical expansion: Over 10,000 new MBBS and PG seats to boost India’s healthcare capacity
- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister approved Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme to strengthen medical colleges and hospitals, creating 5,000 PG and 5,023 UG seats across India by 2028–29.
- The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare will implement the scheme with a total cost of ₹15,034.50 crore, shared between Centre (₹10,303.20 crore) and States (₹4,731.30 crore), leveraging existing infrastructure for cost-effective expansion.
- The initiative aims to introduce new specialties, ensure regional balance, and supply skilled doctors, supporting Universal Health Coverage for 1.4 billion people, while AIIMS expansion and new faculty regulations boost healthcare quality.
1003. Union Cabinet approves Rs 69,725 crore package to revitalise shipbuilding-maritime sector
- On September 24, 2025 the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister approved a ₹69,725 crore package in New Delhi to revitalize India’s shipbuilding and maritime ecosystem through a comprehensive four-pillar strategy.
- The package, implemented via schemes like Shipbuilding Financial Assistance till 2036, Maritime Development Fund of ₹25,000 crore, and Shipbuilding Development Scheme of ₹19,989 crore, will enhance financing, infrastructure, technical capacity, and policy reforms.
- The initiative targets 4.5 million GT shipbuilding capacity, 30 lakh jobs, and ₹4.5 lakh crore investments, strengthening supply chains, energy and food security, and boosting India’s global maritime competitiveness under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
1004. Govt clears DSIR scheme with Rs 2,277 crore outlay to boost innovation, R&D
- On September 24, 2025 the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister approved the DSIR/CSIR scheme “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development” with an outlay of ₹2,277.397 crore for 2021–22 to 2025–26.
- Implemented by CSIR, the scheme covers R&D institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of Eminence, and universities across India, providing guidance by eminent scientists to nurture young researchers in STEMM fields.
- The initiative supports thousands of scholars, boosts India’s Global Innovation Index rank to 39 in 2024, and marks a milestone in CSIR’s 84-year history, strengthening India’s R&D-driven innovation ecosystem.
1005. Cabinet clears 4-lane highway, rail line projects in poll-bound Bihar
- On 23 September, 2025, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister approved major projects including doubling of Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya railway line and a four-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah highway in Bihar, alongside railway bonuses and a maritime sector package.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs sanctioned ₹2,192 crore for a 104-km railway line upgrade, and ₹3,822 crore for an NH-139W greenfield highway under Hybrid Annuity Mode, generating millions of man-days of employment.
- The maritime package worth ₹69,725 crore includes shipbuilding assistance till 2036, a ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund, and a ₹20,000 crore Shipbuilding Development Scheme, aiming at 3 million jobs and 4.5 million gross tonnes capacity.
1006. Schneider Electric joins hands with the ISRO for India’s historic space missions
- Schneider Electric has partnered with ISRO at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (SDSC SHAR), enabling seamless operations of launch vehicle and satellite missions through advanced automation technology.
- Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has deployed automation systems over the past 15 years, supporting ISRO’s missions like Chandrayaan-3 and GSLV-F16, reinforcing its role as a trusted technology partner.
- The partnership strengthens India’s space exploration capabilities, contributing to satellite communications, interplanetary missions, and precision operations. Schneider Electric emphasizes innovation, reliability, and sustainability in mission-critical environments, supporting ISRO’s growing global stature.
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1007. Maharashtra’s Samruddhi Expressway Becomes India’s 1st Indian Mega Highway To Generate Solar Power
- On 24 September, 2025 It was reported that, The Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg became India’s first expressway to generate solar power, at Karanja Lad, Washim district, and Mehkar interchange, Buldhana district, along the 701-km corridor connecting Nagpur and Mumbai.
- The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), led by Vice-Chairman Anilkumar Gaikwad and JMD Manuj Jindal, implemented solar projects by installing 9MW capacity across interchanges, generating power to be sold to MSEDCL under an agreement.
- Power generation began with 3MW at Karanja Lad and 2MW at Mehkar, creating additional revenue beyond toll collection, earning carbon credits, with plans for 204MW solar capacity across various interchanges.
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1008. बेंगलुरु: येदियुरप्पा ने वीर सावरकर फ्लाईओवर का किया उद्घाटन, विपक्ष ने नाम का जताया था विरोध
- कर्नाटक की बीजेपी सरकार ने बेंगलुरु के 47 वें फ्लाईओवर का उद्घाटन कर दिया गया है. इस फ्लाईओवर का नाम हिंदू विचारक विनायक दामोदर सावरकर के नाम पर रखा गया है.
- इस मौके पर 08 सितम्बर 2020, को मुख्यमंत्री ने उन्हें एक स्वतंत्रता सेनानी के रूप में याद किया और कहा कि उन्हें उनके योगदान का पूरा श्रेय नहीं मिला है. 400 मीटर लंबा फ्लाईओवर मई 2020 के महीने में तैयार हो गया था. बीजेपी ने इसका नाम सावरकर (Savarkar) के नाम पर रखने का फैसला किया था.
- अपने भाषण में येदियुरप्पा ने प्रत्येक स्वतंत्रता सेनानी के योगदान की सराहना करते हुए कहा, “देश ने आजादी की लड़ाई में अपने कई बहादुर बेटों को खोया है. बहुतों को उसके लिए सम्मान मिला लेकिन वीर सावरकर जैसे कुछ लोगों को उनके योगदान का पूरा श्रेय नहीं मिला. यह विडंबना है.”
1009. MCC approves report on naming Surathkal junction after Savarkar
- The council of Mangaluru City Corporation Council (MCC) approved its Town Planning and Reforms Standing Committee’s recommendation on naming a junction in Surathkal as Sri Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Circle.
- The standing committee members on February 15, 2022 had visited the spot and decided to recommend the council on naming the junction after Savarkar.
- The MCC will give publication to this effect in dailies and invite suggestions and objections from the public and then take a final decision.
1010. Andaman: पीएम मोदी ने पोर्ट ब्लेयर हवाई अड्डे के नए टर्मिनल भवन का किया उद्घाटन, 710 करोड़ रुपये से हुआ तैयार
- प्रधानमंत्री ने 18 जुलाई 2023 को वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेंसिंग के जरिए पोर्ट ब्लेयर में वीर सावरकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे के नए टर्मिनल भवन का उद्घाटन किया। इस नए टर्मिनल भवन का निर्माण 710 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से हुआ है। कहा जा रहा है कि इससे केंद्र शासित प्रदेश में कनेक्टिविटी को रफ्तार मिलेगी।
- अंडमान-निकोबार द्वीप समूह से 710 करोड़ रुपये का हवाई अड्डा भारत को समर्पित किया जा रहा है। इससे दिल्ली-चेन्नई-विशाखापट्टनम के लिए कनेक्टिविटी होगी और आने वाले दिनों में इससे भी ज्यादा कनेक्टिविटी बढ़ेगी। इसके साथ ही 4 वाटर ड्रोन भी स्थापित किए जाएंगे। इससे अंडमान-निकोबार द्वीप समूह का आर्थिक विकास होगा।
- पोर्ट ब्लेयर में वीर सावरकर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे की नई एकीकृत टर्मिनल बिल्डिंग से यात्रा में आसानी और व्यापार करने में आसानी के साथ-साथ कनेक्टिविटी भी मजबूत होगी।
- नए टर्मिनल भवन से पर्यटन को बढ़ावा मिलेगा और क्षेत्र की अर्थव्यवस्था सुदृढ़ होगी। “अब तक मौजूदा टर्मिनल की प्रतिदिन की क्षमता लगभग 4,000 यात्रियों को संभालने की थी, जबकि नए टर्मिनल के शुरू होने के बाद यह क्षमता बढ़कर लगभग 11,000 यात्रियों प्रतिदिन हो गई है।”