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25 Years of PMGSY: Transforming India’s Rural Connectivity Landscape

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) recently reached a historic milestone, celebrating 25 years of connecting rural India. With over 7.87 lakh kilometers of roads completed out of 8.25 lakh kilometers sanctioned, it remains the backbone of rural economic transformation and accessibility.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY):

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a flagship nationwide program launched by the Government of India on December 25, 2000. Its primary goal is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations to facilitate poverty reduction and socio-economic development

Its objective is to linking unconnected habitations with:

a population of 500 or more in plain areas
250 or more in hill states, tribal areas, and desert areas.

Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=155199&ModuleId=3&reg=3&lang=1

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Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Extended: Cabinet Approves Continuation till 2030-31

Why in News?

Union Cabinet extended the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) until the fiscal year 2030–31. This move aims to ensure long-term social security for India’s unorganized workforce.

About Scheme:

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a government-backed pension scheme in India primarily targeted at workers in the unorganised sector. Launched in 2015, it provides a guaranteed minimum monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after the age of 60, depending on the subscriber’s contribution and age of joining

Age: Must be between 18 and 40 years.
Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
Regulatory Body: The scheme is administered and regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/may/doc202558551701.pdf

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Census 2027: India’s First Digital Census

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Why in News?

The Government of India has officially issued the notification for the 16th National Census, originally delayed from 2021 due to the pandemic. This exercise is critical as it marks a historic shift in India’s demographic data collection, introducing digital-first methodology and the first nationwide caste count since 1931.

Key Highlights of Census 2027:

The Census will be executed in two distinct phases to ensure comprehensive data accuracy

Phase I: House-listing & Housing Census (April – September 2026): Each State and Union Territory will designate a 30-day window within this period to identify and list residential structures across the country.
Phase II: Population Enumeration (February 2027): The actual counting of individuals and collection of socio-economic data will occur during this month.

Major Policy Shifts:

Digital Transformation: This is India’s first “Paperless Census.” Data will be collected via mobile applications.
Caste-Based Enumeration: In a landmark decision, the 2027 Census will include a specific count of castes. While the 1931 Census was the last to do this nationwide, this is the first time in Independent India that such data will be collected during the general census

Static General Knowledge Link: Key Facts

Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
Governed by the Census Act, 1948
1872: The first non-synchronous census was conducted under Lord Mayo.
1881: The first synchronous (complete and simultaneous) census was held under Lord Ripon.
2027 Edition: This will be the 16th Census of India overall and the 8th Census since Independence.
Seventh Schedule: The Census is a Union Subject listed under Entry 69 of List I.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2202983&reg=3&lang=1

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