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- PIBNational Technical Textiles Mission: Boosting India's Technical Textile SectorThe Ministry of Textiles launched the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) in 2020 to promote the technical textiles sector. Recently, the domestic technical textile industry recorded a net trade surplus of ₹3,420.20 crore in FY 2025-26, with exports of ₹29,217.60 crore and imports of ₹25,797.40 crore. The government has also organized 47 national and international conferences under NTTM to promote applications and market development.Economy · Science and Technology · Schemes
- Hindustan TimesprelimsPunjab gets only ₹13 lakh under PMJVK in 2025-26, sharp fall from ₹104.58 crore in 2022-23The central government informed Rajya Sabha that Punjab received only ₹13 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) in 2025-26, a steep decline from ₹104.58 crore in 2022-23. The scheme is demand-driven, with funds released based on eligible project proposals from states and UTs.Government Policies and Interventions · Schemes · Infrastructure
- Hindustan TimesMaharashtra gets ₹4,900 crore less than due in Samagra Shiksha AbhiyanMaharashtra's school education department has flagged a significant shortfall in central funding under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. The state receives only 3.06% of the scheme's budget despite having 8.61% of India's student population. The allocation gap of over ₹4,900 crore has prompted the state to demand a revision.Schemes · Education · Centre-State Relations · Fiscal Federalism
- Mintprelims8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor Above 3 May Raise Salaries, Test Fiscal DisciplineThe 8th Pay Commission will complete half its allocated time in August 2026, and the debate over the fitment factor has intensified as employee unions demand a multiplier above 3. A higher fitment factor could significantly increase salaries and pensions, but the Centre must balance employee expectations with fiscal sustainability.Polity · Economy · Schemes
- PIBprelimsCentre expands welfare schemes for elderly and disabled in Northeast IndiaThe Government of India, through the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has expanded welfare initiatives for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Assam and other northeastern states. This was announced in a Rajya Sabha reply by Minister of State Ramdas Athawale on July 27, 2026.Social Justice · Schemes · Government Policies & Interventions
- PIBDigital Education, Research, and Creative Tech Initiatives ExpandedThe Ministry of Education has detailed its digital education and infrastructure expansion under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, including the PM Research Chair scheme, MERITE scheme, and AVGC Content Creator Labs announced in Budget 2026-27. This highlights the government's focus on integrating technology into education and research.Education · Science and Technology · Schemes
- PIBPM-ONOS Scheme Implementation: One Nation One SubscriptionThe Ministry of Education provided a detailed update on the PM-ONOS (One Nation One Subscription) scheme in a Lok Sabha reply on July 27, 2026. The scheme, launched in January 2025, has seen significant adoption in Andhra Pradesh, with over 3.11 lakh students and 6,974 faculty members using it. The reply also highlighted that 68 eligible institutions in Andhra Pradesh are yet to be covered.Schemes · Education · Science & Tech