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The Union Budget 2026-27 unveils the Coastal Cargo Promotion Scheme, aiming to double waterway cargo share to 12% by 2047. By operationalizing 20 new waterways and investing ₹13,000 crore in the Mahanadi system, India seeks to slash logistics costs and emissions through greener transport.

The policy promises long term certainty for foreign investors and data centre expansion, but Indian cloud founders warn it may deepen reseller dependence unless parallel incentives are created to support domestic platforms and technology ownership.

The country remains the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth year in a row, according to the economic survey.

The investment will be made in three stages, with ₹3,000 crore going towards the first phase in FY 2025-26.

Ever since its launch on 22nd January 2015, the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative has played a significant role in addressing the decline of the child sex ratio (CSR), preventing gender-biased sex-selective elimination, including female foeticide and infanticide, and promoting the protection and education of girl children.

The Indian government has launched a 10-point plan to achieve a "Naxal-free" nation by March 31. This strategy shifts the focus from security operations to long-term development, aiming to stabilize former insurgency-hit districts through improved livelihoods, infrastructure, and governance.