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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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221. NLC India commissions 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan, Boosts Renewable Capacity to 1.77 GW
- On January 25, 2026, in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, NLC India Limited commissioned the entire 300 MW Barsingsar Solar Power Project under the MNRE’s CPSU Scheme.
- NLC India Limited completed the project using domestically manufactured high-efficiency solar PV modules, supplying all generated power to Rajasthan, and expanding capacity in phases since August and November 2025.
- The project raised NLCIL’s renewable capacity to 1,766 MW and total power capacity to 7,726 MW; CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli and Minister G. Kishan Reddy hailed it as a step toward 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.
222. Guwahati: MERD, CSRBOX sign MoU to boost healthcare initiatives in Assam
- On January 25, 2026, in Guwahati, Assam, the Medical Education and Research Department signed an MoU with CSRBOX to facilitate strategic corporate social responsibility investments in the state’s healthcare sector.
- MERD Commissioner and Secretary Siddharth Singh and CSRBOX Founder-CEO Bhomik Shah signed the agreement, aiming to implement need-based CSR projects through coordinated planning, partnerships with corporates, and alignment with public healthcare priorities.
- The partnership targets health infrastructure, water, sanitation and hygiene, nutrition, cancer screening, and community health interventions to strengthen public healthcare systems and improve health outcomes across Assam, in the presence of senior officials and allied departments.
223. Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tons of tur in Maharashtra
- On January 25, 2026, in New Delhi (Delhi), Union Agriculture Minister approved procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tons of tur in Maharashtra under the Price Support Scheme at an MSP worth about ₹2,696 crore.
- Union Agriculture Minister directed NAFED and NCCF, with Maharashtra officials, to conduct transparent, tech-enabled direct procurement, increase centres if needed, register farmers digitally, and coordinate with the state to ensure genuine farmers receive benefits.
- The move supports farmer welfare despite heavy central financial burden, removes middlemen, ensures fair MSP, and involves senior officials including Jaykumar Rawal and Devesh Chaturvedi; Chouhan also criticised Rahul Gandhi over the VB-G RAM G Act.
224. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation stone of Rs 80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development scheme
- On January 25, 2026, in North Fulkabari, South Tripura district, Tripura, Union Minister laid the foundation stone for the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme to strengthen regional agarwood production and trade.
- Union DoNER and Communications Minister launched the scheme by establishing two Central Processing Centres in Golaghat (Assam) and Tripura, digitising permissions, increasing export quotas, and linking farmers directly with global buyers to remove intermediaries.
- The scheme aims to raise Tripura’s agarwood output by 50%, secure a GI tag, boost exports six-fold, and create a ₹2,000 crore annual market within 3–4 years, supporting “Local to Global,” ODOP, and Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
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225. PM Modi distributes appointment letters to more than 61,000 newly recruites at 18th Rozgar Mela
- On 24 January 2026, the Prime Minister of India distributed over 61,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 18th National Rozgar Mela virtually from New Delhi.
- The Prime Minister of India addressed recipients via video conferencing; the Rozgar Mela was held simultaneously at 45 locations nationwide, with appointments across central government ministries and departments.
- The Prime Minister highlighted job creation and global opportunities for youth through trade and mobility agreements, and noted that Rozgar Melas have already issued over 11 lakh letters since inception.
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226. India’s textile industry hits ₹16 lakh crore as exports jump 25%
- On January 24, 2026, it was reported that the textiles sector in India has seen tremendous growth in the last decade - from Rs 8.4 lakh crore in 2014 to around Rs 16 lakh crore today, becoming one of the biggest platforms for generating employment, according to the government.
- The domestic market also increased from Rs 6 lakh crore to Rs 13 lakh crore in 2025, while the country’s exports also witnessed over 25 per cent rise post-pandemic.
- The minister further informed that in Argentina, we grew by 77 per cent, Egypt by 30 per cent, Poland and Japan by 20 per cent and Sweden and France by 10 per cent, which is a very encouraging sign.
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227. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates, lays foundation stones for development projects in Tripura
- On January 24, 2026 in Agartala, Tripura, Union Minister of Communications of India inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹365 crore, aimed at boosting state infrastructure and connectivity.
- The initiatives were led by the Union Minister of Communications of India, with the Tripura Chief Minister, involving the completion and launch of new road links and energy projects using central funding and state coordination.
- Projects include improved rural roads, solar microgrid energy expansion, and connectivity upgrades to tribal and remote areas, enhancing access to markets, healthcare, and education under broader North East development efforts.
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228. Incharz and NPCL Inaugurate High-Capacity EV Charging Plaza in Greater Noida
- On January 24, 2026, Incharz and Noida Power Company Limited inaugurated a high-capacity EV charging plaza in Greater Noida West, Uttar Pradesh (near Paramount Golfforeste Villas/Tilpata) to enhance fast-charging infrastructure.
- Incharz (Servotech’s EV infrastructure brand) and NPCL partnered to install 60 kW fast and 120 kW ultra-fast DC chargers plus AC chargers, supporting wide EV segments with quicker turnaround times.
- Facility supports two-, three-, four-wheelers, buses, trucks, boosts charging capacity for fleets and private users, and aligns with broader EV adoption and sustainable mobility goals in the National Capital Region.
229. Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Launches India's First 10 Cancer Screening Van in Gujarat
- On January 23, 2026, Jenburkt ASHA Van, India’s first mobile cancer screening unit, was launched in Gujarat to extend early cancer detection services to rural populations.
- Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Limited, in partnership with the Indian Red Cross Society Bhavnagar District, deployed the van with advanced diagnostic equipment, ensuring coordinated screening services.
- The van screens for 10 cancer types (including breast, cervical, oral, liver, and lung), offers counseling, specialist consults, referral support, and aims to improve early detection.
230. India launches GEC Phases 3 & 4 to add 150 GW renewables
- On January 21, 2026, India launched GEC Phases 3 and 4 to expand the Green Energy Corridor across the country, boosting renewable power transmission capacity and grid integration.
- The Government of India, led by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, initiated these phases, planning extensive transmission infrastructure development to evacuate renewable energy to the national grid.
- Phases 3 and 4 aim to support up to 150 GW of renewable energy evacuation, a major increase from earlier phases, aiding India’s goal of 500 GW non-fossil power capacity by 2030.