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Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched Ayushman Sarathi, a WhatsApp chatbot to help people use Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY services. This digital tool lets you manage your health needs anytime without visiting government offices.

You can check if you qualify, apply for or download your Ayushman Card, and finish your eKYC using your phone. The chatbot also helps people aged 70 or older apply for the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card. Other options include linking your Aadhaar, checking treatment records, seeing your wallet balance, and finding nearby hospitals. You can also file or track complaints and share feedback after your treatment.

How to use the chatbot

To start, send Hi to +91 72908 23838 on WhatsApp. This service makes health records easy to access and provides quick help for the scheme that gives ₹5 lakh in health insurance coverage for each family every year.

Women and child development minister Dasanglu Pul has asked for more clarity and community help when choosing families for PMAY-G. At a recent DLMC-cum-DLRC meeting in Hawai, she said social audits and help from PRIs are very important to make the process fair.

Along with housing, the minister talked about needed infrastructure in Anjaw district. She told all heads of departments to move their bank accounts to local branches in the district to make banking easier. She also told officials to use empty government buildings and community centers as health clinics for local people.

New school building

Minister Pul opened a new RCC school building at Government Upper Primary School in Walla. This new building provides students in the border district with a safer and better place to learn.

Goa government launched Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Promotion Scheme to increase clean energy use. Residential users can get money help of up to 50 percent of the cost for solar systems up to 10 kWp. This scheme works with central PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to make solar power cheaper for families.

Details for applicants

Group housing societies, resident welfare associations, and schools can apply for this support. Commercial and industrial users may also qualify based on specific rules. You need a permanent electricity connection with the state department to apply. Goa Energy Development Agency manages this program. It runs from April 1, 2026, until March 31, 2028. The goal is to add 65 MW of solar power capacity in the state.

India has reached a big goal in the fisheries sector. Production has grown to more than double over the last ten years, rising from 95.79 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. India now contributes 8 percent to total global fish output.

Growth in fisheries

The government supports this growth. With annual support of Rs 2,761.80 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, the sector will continue to grow. Since 2015, total investments of Rs 39,272 crore went into schemes like Blue Revolution Scheme, Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund, and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

These efforts help about 3 crore fishers and farmers across the country. Also, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana, approved in February 2024 with a budget of Rs 6,000 crore, continues to push for better systems and new technology to help the sector last for the long term.

Delhi government launched Delhi Ko Kude Se Azadi-Swachhta Abhiyan 2026. This two-month cleanliness drive runs until October 2. The scheme aims to improve waste management in the city. It focuses on cleaning garbage spots, sorting waste, and using better processing methods.

Ward competition details

A main part of this campaign is a ward-level competition. The best ward each month will get Rs 1 crore from Chief Minister's development funds. An independent agency will judge performance using official reports and public feedback. Keep in mind that confirmed garbage complaints can cause a ward to be disqualified.

The campaign focuses on four main goals: collection, cleaning, conversion, and circular economy. Activities include removing green waste from September 1 to 10. A Mera School, Sabse Sundar competition for government schools starts on September 17. Urban development minister Ashish Sood and Mayor Pravesh Wahi are coordinating the work to improve sanitation and keep public spaces clean.

Uttarakhand is launching Yuva Aayog to focus on youth education and job opportunities. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami shared this update during his Independence Day speech. The state is also starting Bal Veerta Puraskar to celebrate brave children.

New schemes for youth and housing

New industrial parks are coming to Chamoli, Pauri, and Almora. For those aged 18 to 30, Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Evam Udyamita Protsahan Yojana will provide free skill training through IITs and IIMs. The government will also offer a grant covering 30% of bank loans for new businesses.

Additionally, state contribution for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has been raised from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.

Punjab and Haryana High Court is looking into a public interest litigation (PIL) about an alleged Rs 500 crore scam. The case involves buying and giving out hybrid maize and bajra seeds. This subsidy scheme was made to help dairy farmers through MILKFED and the state cooperation department, but it is now being checked for possible criminal activity.

Petitioners claim tenders from 2025 and 2026 were changed to help certain companies. The complaint says seeds were often not given to farmers, but records were faked to claim the 30% subsidy. Also, an internal report from the Dasuya milk plant on May 20, 2026, pointed out issues like higher prices and fake stock records. A complaint was filed with Punjab Vigilance Bureau on May 22, but no FIR has been filed.

Court action on seed scam

A bench with acting Chief Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor heard the case on August 13. The court asked the state government and MILKFED officials to submit their replies by September 28. The people who filed the petition want an independent inquiry, possibly by the CBI, into the reported corruption and money laundering.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved 2,89,355 pucca houses for Rajasthan under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. This work will cost ₹3,473 crore. During a visit to Baran, the Minister also sanctioned ₹340.59 crore for farming improvements.

Revised eligibility for housing

Rules for getting housing support are now broader. Families with a two-wheeler can now apply. The monthly income limit for female applicants is now ₹15,000. Small farmers with up to 5 acres of dry land or 2.5 acres of irrigated land are also eligible for support.

Government goals include reaching 32 lakh Lakhpati Didis in Rajasthan. Also, a new rural plan called Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Yojana will spend ₹12,000 crore over the next 9 months. Each panchayat will receive a development target of ₹80 lakh per year.

Rural development and panchayat raj minister Eshwar Khandre announced updates for Kalyana Karnataka region. The government will soon issue a notice to fill 1,400 new posts in the department. This is part of a plan to fill 72,000 jobs across different sectors in the state.

Government is busy strengthening local administration. Recently, 76 new panchayat development officers got appointment letters and 80 Grade-I secretaries were promoted. Also, Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana 2.0 has received Rs 200 crore for the 2026-27 period. This money will help improve roads and drains in Bidar. This effort matches schemes launched by PM Narendra Modi to support rural and urban development.

Project updates

Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board continues its work. It sanctioned Rs 430.4 crore for this year. Current projects include expanding Bhalki Taluk Hospital and upgrading six community health centres.

Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board runs Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Shramik Puraskar Rashi Yojana to support children of registered workers. This scheme gives cash rewards to students who do well in High School, Intermediate, and higher education studies.

How much students get

Students who score between 60 percent and 74.99 percent get ₹5,000. Students scoring 75 percent or more get ₹7,500. To apply, a parent must be a registered worker in a factory or commercial business in Uttar Pradesh. The worker must earn no more than ₹15,000 per month. Also, the student needs at least 60 percent marks in their exam.

Interested families can apply through the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board official website. You need to sign up, create your login, and upload required documents like mark sheets and bank details to finish the process.

UP Mahila Udyam Nidhi Yojana 2026 helps women in Uttar Pradesh start or grow micro and small businesses. Managed by UP Mahila Nidhi, this scheme provides loans from ₹50,000 to ₹10 lakh at a 4 percent interest rate. This support is part of the List of All Major Women Empowerment Schemes 2026 to help women become financially independent.

Eligibility and application details

Women between 18 and 60 years old who are permanent residents of the state and have an annual family income under ₹3 lakh can apply. Loans up to ₹2 lakh are collateral-free. Widows, differently-abled women, minority groups, and members of Self-Help Groups get top priority.

To apply, visit the official portal or your local district office. You will need your business plan and required documents, such as your Aadhaar card and income certificate. For other options, see the List of Business Loan Schemes 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs.