Sarkari Yojana 2026

Jammu and Kashmir administration officially approved 646 new road projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV). This infrastructure work is worth ₹7,790 crore and helps provide all-weather road access to 792 remote areas across the union territory.

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo recently held a review meeting for these rural projects. Officials noted that 96.9 percent of roads from the previous three phases are finished, covering nearly 20,000 kilometres. The government is now working to fix issues like forest approvals and land buying to keep the new projects on track.

Rural connectivity progress

This work will help local families reach health services, schools, and markets more easily.

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently shared an update on progress. Over 100 crore people are now covered by social security schemes. This is a large increase from 2015 when coverage was 19 percent. That figure has climbed to over 64 percent of the population now.

Speaking at the BRICS Trade Union Forum Summit in Hyderabad, the minister gave credit to digital systems. Digital platforms changed how workers get support. For example, the e-Shram portal has registered over 31.7 crore unorganised workers. This helps them get direct access to benefits without problems.

Technology for workers

The government also uses the National Career Service portal to connect job seekers with employers. It is good to see technology used to provide social justice and dignity for the workforce. These efforts show clear commitment to building a system that reaches every corner of the country.

Progress has been made in saving for the future of girl children in India. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia shared that 3.88 crore Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts were opened since the scheme started in 2015. Part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao mission, this scheme helps families save for their daughters' education and future requirements.

India Post services and reach

Department of Posts played a very important role in these results. India Post network processed 2.2 crore passport applications and helped with nearly 15 crore Aadhaar updates. Also, India Post Payments Bank opened 12.98 crore accounts. This work focuses on rural coverage and helping women reach financial services. It is good to see many people using these digital and money services.

Maharashtra cabinet approved a hike in money help for the rehabilitation of released female juvenile prisoners. The amount is now doubled to Rs 50,000. This follows an earlier increase to Rs 25,000 in 2024.

Details of rehabilitation support

Minister Aditi Tatkare confirmed that this support comes from a grant scheme managed by Women and Child Development Department. It helps juveniles found innocent by courts or those serving sentences under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958. This scheme helps these individuals start working for themselves after their release. Records show that over 1,000 juveniles have used this help since 2009. It helps these young women join society again.

Bombay High Court dismissed a request to stop using grazing land in Pune for a government housing project. The court decided that the state government can use gairan lands for public work under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code. This ruling helps Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority build homes for poor families in Mulshi taluka.

Land use rules

The court noted that a village panchayat resolution is not required for these land transfers. This project is part of Prime Minister Awas Yojana - 2.0, which helps people get affordable homes. Legal provisions used by the state take priority over past government rules about village consent in this case.

Project Approval Board under Ministry of Education recommended an outlay of ₹919.35 crore for Jammu and Kashmir under Samagra Shiksha Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year. This funding helps improve school education quality, support teachers, and grow vocational training across the region.

Budget Allocation Details

A big part of the budget, ₹326.70 crore, goes toward quality improvements like teacher training and ICT projects. Also, ₹194.09 crore is kept for teacher support, and ₹126.32 crore will focus on skill education. Board members also approved ₹84.55 crore to cover Right to Education needs. This makes sure students get required resources like uniforms and textbooks.

Although the Union Territory asked for a higher amount, these funds act as a very important investment in the future of local students. The government will proceed with these payments to improve academic standards and school infrastructure.

Delhi government plans to start Delhi Lakshmi Yojana around Raksha Bandhan this year. This scheme gives monthly support of Rs 2,500 to eligible women in the city. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta confirmed the plans after a recent review meeting. People are watching this closely, just like the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, which helps women gain financial independence.

Eligibility and Rules

To apply, women must be between 21 and 60 years old and must have lived in Delhi for at least 10 years. Also, the family's annual income must be below Rs 2.5 lakh. Only one woman from each household can get this benefit. If more than one woman in a family qualifies, the eldest applicant gets priority.

Some people cannot apply for this scheme. You are not eligible if you already get a government pension or if your family owns a four-wheeler. People with a criminal record are also not eligible. The government set aside Rs 5,110 crore for this scheme to help nearly 17 lakh women. The official registration website is not live yet, but the government said the application process will be clear and easy to use once it opens.

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved one lakh new homes for West Bengal under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. This decision supports housing development in the state.

The deadline for preparing the beneficiary list is now extended to August 15. This gives officials more time to ensure the information is correct. During his visit, the Union Minister also approved four new training centres and laboratories. These will help identify fertile land and crop types.

Additional support for farmers and workers

Plans are also in place to help farmers by making seed resources easier to get. Officials are also identifying valid job cards for 125 days of work opportunities.

Central government released draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This proposal changes how foodgrains are handed out under Antyodaya Anna Yojana. The government plans to provide 7 kg per person each month instead of a flat 35 kg per household. This change results in larger families still getting 35 kg, while smaller households receive grain based on their size.

Budget and feedback details

Officials expect this update to save nearly 13590 crore rupees from the annual food subsidy budget. This budget falls under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. The draft is now open for feedback from ministries and departments before it heads to Parliament. This move provides a practical way to manage resources while still reaching people who need support.

Political talk in Maharashtra has picked up about the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Congress has claimed that the state government removed nearly 38 percent of eligible people after the 2024 assembly elections. Spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil said about 62 lakh women were removed due to e-KYC issues. Another 1.8 lakh were also removed because of age rules.

Scheme review concerns

The opposition wants an inquiry into these removals. They pointed out that many women struggled with the digital checking process. Shiv Sena has denied these claims of problems. They say eligibility reviews followed the rules. Government support for women remains a top priority. Official updates on the scheme and checking process will come through state administrative channels.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently led a meeting in Kolkata to speed up 19 major infrastructure projects worth over ₹82,000 crore. These plans cover railways, highways, and energy to help the state grow.

During the visit, the Minister announced extra support for rural development, including 100,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. To make sure every eligible family gets help, the survey deadline is now August 15.

Agricultural and rural support

The government is also focusing on farming. Plans include expanding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and increasing Kisan Credit Card coverage to give farmers more money security. New funds are also set aside for Women Self-Help Groups to help local economies through small businesses.

Odisha state cabinet approved the extension of the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana for five more years. The scheme will run from 2026-27 to 2030-31. This decision supports commercial farming and modern agricultural practices across all 30 districts.

Budget and scope

Officials set aside a budget of ₹2496.40 crore for this scheme. It will help people starting new ventures in horticulture, fisheries, and food processing. The government plans to support about 8,500 new commercial projects over this time. By offering Capital Investment Subsidies, the scheme helps locals use new technology and increase their income. This helps in strengthening the rural economy.