Policy Explainer

Government policies explained in simple language.

National Education Policy 2020

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A comprehensive policy reforming school and higher education with a 5+3+3+4 structure, multilingual instruction, and multi-disciplinary higher education.

Department: Ministry of Education

Benefits: Students, Teachers, Colleges, Coaching centers

Impact: Restructures curriculum, introduces FYUP, ABC credit bank, mother-tongue instruction up to Class 5.

Last updated: 2026-01-12

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Digital India Programme

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Umbrella programme to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Department: Ministry of Electronics & IT

Benefits: Citizens, Students, Service centers, MSMEs

Impact: Drives DigiLocker, UMANG, Aadhaar-enabled services, BharatNet, and DBT.

Last updated: 2026-03-20

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MSME Udyam Registration Policy

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Simplified online registration for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with PAN/Aadhaar.

Department: Ministry of MSME

Benefits: MSME owners, Small business owners, Artisans

Impact: Provides easier access to credit, government tenders, subsidies, and protection under MSMED Act.

Last updated: 2026-02-08

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Karnataka Industrial Policy 2025–30

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Five-year industrial policy targeting balanced regional growth, ESG, and ₹7.5 lakh crore investment.

Department: Department of Industries & Commerce, Karnataka

Benefits: MSME owners, Investors, Skilled workers

Impact: Capital subsidies, electricity rebates, employment incentives, and zone-based benefits.

Last updated: 2026-04-04

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Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

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All-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural India.

Department: Ministry of Rural Development

Benefits: Rural citizens, Farmers, FPOs

Impact: Improves rural market access, healthcare and education connectivity.

Last updated: 2026-03-29

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Maharashtra Industrial Policy 2025–30

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State-level policy to attract ₹12 lakh crore investment, boost MSMEs, and create 25 lakh jobs through green and semiconductor manufacturing clusters.

Department: Industries, Energy and Labour Department, Maharashtra

Benefits: MSME owners, Large investors, Startup founders, Skilled workers, Women entrepreneurs

Impact: Offers capital subsidies, interest subvention, electricity duty exemptions, and dedicated land-banks for priority sectors.

Last updated: 2026-04-15

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Maharashtra Agro-Industrial Policy

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Policy framework to promote agro-processing, food parks, and farm-to-fork value chains across Maharashtra.

Department: Agriculture Department, Maharashtra

Benefits: Farmers, FPOs, Agro-processors, Food entrepreneurs, Cold-chain operators

Impact: Adds value to agricultural produce, reduces wastage, and creates rural employment through agro-processing clusters.

Last updated: 2026-05-08

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Maharashtra Urban Housing and Slum Rehabilitation Policy

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Framework for slum rehabilitation, affordable housing, and transit-oriented development in Mumbai and other urban centres.

Department: Housing Department, Maharashtra

Benefits: Slum dwellers, Urban poor, First-time home buyers, Real estate developers

Impact: Expands affordable housing stock, formalises settlements, and accelerates urban renewal through SRA and PMAY-U convergence.

Last updated: 2026-03-22

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Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2026

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Incentive-driven policy to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in the state.

Department: Transport Department, Maharashtra

Benefits: EV buyers, Fleet operators, Charging station owners, Auto manufacturers

Impact: Reduces vehicular emissions, lowers fuel import bills, and positions Maharashtra as an EV manufacturing hub.

Last updated: 2026-05-18

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Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2026

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Policy to develop tourism circuits, heritage sites, and rural eco-tourism across Maharashtra.

Department: Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, Maharashtra

Benefits: Tour operators, Hospitality businesses, Local artisans, Rural communities, Tourists

Impact: Boosts employment, preserves cultural heritage, and promotes lesser-known destinations through integrated tourism infrastructure.

Last updated: 2026-04-30

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