Plans to Boost Railways' Operational Revenue Likely in 2025

Govt Notifies Revised MSME Classification Criteria

The government has announced revised criteria for classifying Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which will come into effect from April 1. The changes include an increase in both investment and turnover thresholds across all categories. Micro-enterprises will now be classified as those with investments up to Rs 25 million, up from the previous Rs 10 million, while the turnover limit has been raised to Rs 100 million from Rs 50 million. Similarly, small enterprises will now include units with investments up to Rs 250 million instead of the earlier Rs 100 million, and their turnover l..

100% Gram Panchayat Coverage Under JJM in Chhattisgarh

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved full coverage in several gram panchayats across Chhattisgarh, with 64 in Kanker, 87 in Balod, 30 in Kondagaon, and 329 in Dhamtari districts now classified as Har Ghar Jal, meaning every household has access to tap water. As per data reported by states and union territories on the JJM Integrated Management Information System (IMIS), a total of 1,20,097 gram panchayats nationwide, including 2,001 in Chhattisgarh, have achieved this status. Additionally, 1,14,366 water supply schemes, including 4,515 in Chhattisgarh, have been transferred to community ma..

Govt Promotes R&D in Pharma Medtech Sector with AI Integration

The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has launched initiatives to enhance research and development (R&D) in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, through the Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in the Pharma Medtech Sector. As part of these efforts, the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), under DoP, have incorporated AI and blockchain technology into their academic curriculum and are training students in AI-based tools to strengthen human resource capabilities in the sector. Add..