India's Government Initiatives: Boosting Agriculture, Social Welfare, and Defence in the Last 24 Hours
October 17, 2025
In the past 24 hours, the Indian government has announced significant advancements and updates across various sectors, including agriculture, social welfare, defence, and digital infrastructure. Key highlights include enhanced flexibility in the 'Per Drop More Crop' scheme for agricultural water management, early disbursement of scholarships in Uttar Pradesh, an update on new beneficiaries for Tamil Nadu's 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme, ongoing reforms in the national food security framework, the dedication of an Advanced Night Vision factory to strengthen defence self-reliance, and the Reserve Bank of India Governor's remarks on the success and global potential of Digital Public Platforms like UPI.