The Union Cabinet has approved a subsidy of ₹62,370.02 crore for fertilisers for the Rabi 2026–27 season, 64% higher than the previous year’s allocation of Rs 37,952 crore.
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Coverage: The subsidy applies to Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers, including Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NPKS grades.
Beneficiaries: Fertiliser manufacturers and importers receive the subsidy so that fertilisers remain available to farmers at affordable prices.
The Supreme Court reaffirmed its March 11 judgement, which held that the creamy layer status of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) cannot be decided solely on the basis of parental income.
Background
Creamy Layer Concept was introduced through the Supreme Court's landmark Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992) judgment, also known as the Mandal Commission case, to exclude socially advanced sections among OBCs from reservation benefits.
The government has said that the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign is aimed at reducing the prevalence of child marriage by 10% by 2026 and making India child marriage-free by 2030.
What Is Child Marriage
Child marriage, defined under Prohibition of Child Marriage Act is any union where the female/girl party is under 18 years and a male below 21 years of age, perpetuates cycles of poverty, gender inequality, and health risks, particularly in rural and tribal areas.
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has proposed a new registration framework to strengthen allied and healthcare professions in India.
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Aim: To bring greater uniformity, transparency and accountability to professional registration.
It also aims to create structured opportunities for eligible practitioners to enhance their qualifications and competencies in accordance with prescribed standards.
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years up to March 2031.
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The scheme provides credit guarantee coverage to the Lending Institutions through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) against default risk.
CGFMU was launched in 2016 and has acted as a major catalyst in enabling the growth of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) loans in the country.
The Union Cabinet, has approved the continuation of Stand-Up India Scheme for a period of 5 years upto 2031.
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Aim: To promote entrepreneurship among Women, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) and to provide financial assistance to an additional 2.5 lakh entrepreneurs in a span of five years.
Since its launch in April 2016, the scheme has facilitated loans to more than 2.75 lakh Women/SC/ST entrepreneurs.
