Civil Aviation Ministry seeks automated, transparent and decentralised NOC system to speed up building and infrastructure approvals without compromising aviation safety Key Highlights Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu reviews reforms to simplify the No Objection Certificate (NOC) process. Officials directed to work out modalities and initiate action within
High-Level Committee chaired by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu discusses taxation, financing and regulatory reforms to make aircraft leasing more competitive Key Highlights High-Level Committee on Aircraft Leasing and Financing holds its first meeting under Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Government aims to build a globally
New fish landing, harbour and seaweed facilities aim to strengthen the fisheries value chain, improve livelihoods and support Puducherry’s Blue Economy Key Highlights Fisheries infrastructure projects worth ₹36.49 crore launched in Puducherry. ₹18.94 crore Nallavadu Fish Landing Centre and ₹15.63 crore Puducherry Fishing Harbour upgraded under PMMSY. ₹1.92 crore
Average performance score rises from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026 as Centre pushes outcome-based monitoring, farm infrastructure and convergence of 36 schemes Key Highlights Average score of 100 Dhan-Dhaanya districts rises 16.31 points, from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026. All 100 districts
Ashwini Vaishnaw Directs Strict Action on Signalling, OHE, Track, Coach and Wagon Deficiencies; Advance Crowd Management Plans Ordered for Festivals Key Highlights Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a detailed safety review at Rail Bhawan. Signalling-related technical deficiencies to be addressed on a mission-mode basis. Maintenance and replacement of ageing
New CSMT–Sawantwadi Road Express Connects Mumbai with Key Destinations Across Konkan; More Than 370 Special Trains Planned for Ganesh Utsav Travel Key Highlights New daily CSMT–Sawantwadi Road Express inaugurated to strengthen Mumbai–Konkan connectivity. Train covers approximately 510 km, connecting key destinations across Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. Service includes major
Infrastructure Upgrade to Decongest Bhavnagar Terminus, Improve Train Punctuality and Enhance Passenger Facilities Key Highlights ₹125 crore sanctioned for the Bhavnagar Para Yard Remodeling project. Additional infrastructure will help decongest Bhavnagar Terminus. Stabling and other operational activities will be shifted to Bhavnagar Para. Project includes four loop lines, an engine
Signalling Upgrade to Modernise Railway Operations, Strengthen Safety and Support Kavach Implementation Key Highlights ₹233 crore approved for Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 21 stations in Samastipur Division. Existing Panel Interlocking systems will be replaced with modern electronic systems. Upgrade will support the implementation of Kavach, Indian Railways’ indigenous Automatic