Assam has the single largest tea growing area in the world, constituting around one-seventh of the global tea production
The Department of Telecommunications and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure launched the Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework to strengthen India's telecom sector against natural disasters.
The Ministry of Rural Development has approved 56 new Watershed Development Projects with a Rs. 700 crore (US$ 80.9 million) budget across 10 states, aiming to combat land degradation, improve farmers' income, and enhance climate resilience through sustainable practices like soil conservation and rainwater harvesting.
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has disbursed 94.31 lakh loans worth US$ 1.58 billion (Rs. 13,422 crore) to street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme, with 40.36 lakh loans repaid.
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s government’s transformative efforts in Northeast India have driven unprecedented growth in infrastructure, connectivity, and waterways, positioning the region as a key engine for India’s development.
The Ministry of Tourism has approved 40 projects worth over US$ 389.9 million (Rs. 3,295 crore) to develop lesser-known tourist destinations to boost sustainable tourism and local employment across 23 states.
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