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Daily Current Affairs – 3 July 2025

Union Cabinet Approves ₹1,853 Crore Four-Lane Highway Project in Tamil Nadu

In a pivotal infrastructure initiative taking shape to enhance local connectivity in Tamil Nadu, the Union Cabinet approved funding for a four-lane road between Paramakudi and Ramanathapuram, on July 1, 2025. The project, which is part of National Highway-87 (NH-87), will be completed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a project cost of ₹1,853 crore. This will benefit traffic congestion and safety and support the socio-economic development of the region.

The project made news when Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Cabinet approved to upgrade from two lanes the 46.7 km Paramakudi – Ramanathapuram of NH-87. This comes at a time when traffic volumes are rising, creating demands on upgrading infrastructure for tourism, trade, and local-level industries. The development aligns with India’s broader effort to upgrade infrastructure and generate job opportunities in semi-urban and rural areas of the country.

Project Key Highlights

• Total Project Cost: ₹1,853 crore

• Project Execution Mode: Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)

• The length of the road: 46.7 km (Paramakudi to Ramanathapuram)

• The National Highway is NH-87

Background & Need for the Project

At the moment, connectivity relies on the existing two-lanes of NH-87 and State Highways but, they are heavily congested at present due to:

• High daily travel volume of all traffic,

• Clustered dense population,

• Daily tourist traffic to Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi

• Low road safety measures

• The existing infrastructure results in delays and reduces the safety of commuter road users which can restrict local mobility, and affect local economic activity.

Bihar Govt Unveils Youth and Cultural Welfare Schemes to Support Youth Employability

In a significant move aimed at working to expand youth employment and improve cultural preservation, the Bihar Cabinet approved a number of welfare schemes on July 1, 2025, including Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojana to support internships, Mukhya Mantri Kalakar Pension Yojana for senior artists, and a Rs 882 crore development project for Punaura Dham temple, Sitamarhi, all part of a government effort to deal with employment, culture and tourism ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.

Under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Bihar Cabinet approved 24 important proposals on July 1, 2025 related to youth welfare, support for cultural artists and sending focus on religious tourism before the upcoming elections. The Cabinet approved the proposals to help create more income or employment reducing unemployment, promote heritage tourism, give economic support to cultural artists and community.

1. Mukhyamantri Pratigya Yojana – Internship Support Scheme.

• Purpose of the scheme: To provide replacement support by way of financial assistance to youth for pursuing an internship.

Eligibility.

• Age: Between the ages of 18 and 28.

• Education: Class 12 (12th, after primary), ITI, Diploma, Graduate or Post-graduate.

• Must be trained through a skill development programme.

Benefits.

• Class 12 will get Rs 4,000/month,

•  Rs 5,000/month for an ITI or Diploma

•  Rs 6,000/month for graduates and post-graduates

•  If they are undertaking their internship outside of their normal home district an additional payment of Rs. 2,000/month.

•  And if the internship is undertaken outside of Bihar, max payment of Rs 5,000/month (up to 3 months only).

•  The money will be direct benefit transfer (DBT) from the government to their bank account,

•  The implementation of the scheme will be through a Task Force that will be made up of the Development Commissioner, representatives from CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) and FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) like industry bodies to monitor the programme.

Target

• 5,000 beneficiaries in 2025–26
• 1 lakh youth over five years (2026–2031)

2. Mukhya Mantri Kalakar Pension Yojana – Pension for Artists

• Purpose: To provide financial support to senior artists for preservation of Bihar’s cultural legacy.

Eligibility

• Minimum 10 years of classical, visual or performing arts experience.

• Minimum age of 50 years.

• Annual income of below ₹1.2 lakh.

• Facility: ₹3,000/month pension.

• Budget: ₹1 crore allocated for 2025–26.

3. ₹882.87 Crore for Maa Janaki Temple (Punaura Dham)

• Location: Sitamarhi district; believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita.

• Project Vision: Inspired by the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.

Fund distribution

• ₹137 crore for temple restoration and site.

• ₹728 crore for tourism-related infrastructure.

• ₹16 crore for 10 years of maintenance.

• Implementing Agency: Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation.

Gujarat CM Launches Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan to Expand Welfare Reach

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched the Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan in Gandhinagar on June 30, 2025, to start a national campaign aimed at bringing unserved eligible citizens into scope of major government welfare schemes. The Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan campaign will expand reach to social security schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and the Jan Dhan Yojana, awareness on digital fraud, and KYC updates.

Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan is the highlight as it launches a three-month national campaign (July 1 – September 30, 2025) of ensuring that no eligible citizen is unserved with government welfare benefits. Spearheaded from Gujarat, the campaign signals the government’s commitment to financial inclusion, social security, and public campaigning, all while enhancing awareness on furthering the impact of their flagship schemes launched in the preceding decade.

Campaign Purpose and Goals

• Overall Goal: Ensure 100% coverage of eligible person under flagship social welfare programs.

Objectives

• Identification of eligible but unserved citizens.

• Delivery of benefit on ground.

• Public awareness on Digital Safety and Financial Literacy.

• KYC updates and new account openings for Jan Dhan.

Covered Government Schemes

• Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

• Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

• Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

Direct Benefits Disbursed

• Three PMSBY beneficiaries were given ₹2 lakh cheques.

• One new account Jan Dhan passbook was provided as a representative show.

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Important statistics (from the event):

• 1.93 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened in Gujarat.

• ₹21,409 crore released through Direct Benefit Transfers.

• 90 lakh beneficiaries under PMJJBY.

• 1.92 crore people under PMSBY.

Implementation:

• Collectors and local officials to create district action plans.

• Coordination with banks, urban bodies, and development officers.

• Video conferencing to add districts and villages that are far away. 

PM Modi Honoured in Ghana with ‘Order of the Star’

In a historic gesture of diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ghana’s highest civilian honor, the “Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana,” during his first-ever visit to Ghana. The award was presented by President John Dramani Mahama and was made to recognize PM Modi’s global statesmanship, commitment to South-South cooperation, and role in developing India-Ghana bilateral relations. In response to receiving the award, PM Modi dedicated it to India’s youth, India’s diverse cultural heritage, and the democratical commonalities of both countries.

PM Modi was presented with Ghana’s highest civilian honour on July 3, 2023, as part of his first state visit to Ghana, and the award both celebrates his leadership and strengthens India-Ghana diplomatic engagement, so that further cooperation can take place in sectors such as trade, health care, education, and digital connectivity.

Some information about the Award:

• Name of the Award: Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana

• Conferred by: President John Dramani Mahama

• Reason: In recognition of PM Modi’s distinguished global leadership, diplomatic outreach, and commitment to establishing South-South cooperation.

Significance of the visit:

• First Indian PM to visit Ghana in 30 years.

• Similar to South Africa, Ghana reinforces India’s strategic outreach, to Africa and the global south.

• Builds on historical ties established by Jawaharlal Nehru and Kwame Nkrumah.

• Give deeply shared geographies of common democratic fraternal aspiration for both countries and closely mirror nations seeking development.

Union Minister C.R. Patil Inaugurate C-FLOOD, India’s First Unified Flood Forecasting Platform

In a big move towards modernizing India’s disaster response mechanism, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, launched C-FLOOD, a Unified Inundation Forecasting System, on July 2, 2025. C-FLOOD was developed together by C-DAC, CWC, and NRSC, and is be a web-based platform, which provides a two-day advance flood forecasts up to the village level, which will support flood preparedness in flood prone areas & mitigate inundation impacts. The C-FLOOD initiative is part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) and highlights our country’s complementarity of science and technologies to combat climate change.

The launch of the C-FLOOD platform was formally done by Union Minister Shri C.R. Patil in New Delhi on July 2, 2025. The launch is a significant technological leap in extending India’s flood forecasting capabilities and subsequently providing early warnings and live inundation mapping. This tool will help National and State Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA – SDMA) to plan evacuations timely and reduce flood losses.

Goals and Features of C-FLOOD

• Provide 2-days advance flood forecasts up to the village level

• Provide forecasts in the form of flood inundation maps and water level predictions

• C-FLOOD is designed to act as a unified platform that integrates multi-agency flood modelling from national and regional agencies.

• C-FLOOD is meant to serve as a decision support system for disaster management authorities

Current Coverage

• Mahanadi, Godavari and Tapi river basins

• Additional river systems will be rolled out in future phases

Minister’s Key Directives

• Promote the C-FLOOD portal widely to raise public awareness.
• Incorporate forecasts into the National Disaster Management Emergency Response Portal (NDEM).
• Improve accuracy through satellite validation and ground-truthing.
• Collaborate closely with all stakeholders for continuous improvements.

Significance

• Enhances community resilience to flood disasters.
• Aids in proactive evacuation planning and infrastructure protection.
• A step towards digital governance and climate-resilient development.
• Showcases inter-agency collaboration across scientific and technological institutions.

Virudhunagar to Become Global Textile Hub Under PM MITRA Scheme

The Government of India has approved a ₹1,900 crore PM MITRA Textile Park in Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), representing an important milestone in growing India’s footprint in the global textile landscape. The mega park will be over 1,052 acres and have world class amenities like Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) treatment, a 10,000 bed dormitory, and over 1.3 million sq. ft. of immediately available industrial build space. The PM MITRA Textile Park will be positioned for growth in technical textiles, and sustainable apparel manufacturing, and is expected to provide over ₹10,000 crore of investment and over 1 lakh potential jobs by 2026.

The PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Tamil Nadu received its final governmental approval and funding from the Central Government. This is significant because this park will support India’s pursuit of becoming a manufacturing champion, while also establishing Tamil Nadu’s presence in the value-added textile manufacturing sector.

Key features:

• Location: Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu

• Area: 1,052 acres

• Central Government funding ₹1,900

Infrastructure

• 15 MLD ZLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant

• 10,000 bed dormitory to accommodate workers

• 1.3 million sq. ft. of immediately available industrial space to accommodate varying production industries

• Expected job creation: over 1 lakh jobs created.

• Expected private sector investment: ₹10,000 crore

• Expected target year completion: By 2026

Key objectives and significance of the PM MITRA park

• Integrated textile value chains.

• Provide plug & play manufacturing capacity for investors.

• Provide sustainable industrious developments through the use of ZLD mechanisms.

• Facilitate and promote value-added and/or export-oriented textile manufacture.

• Improved collaboration between Central and State governments.

• Support growth of global textile exports and the relative self-sufficiency of technical textiles.

Background

• The Ministry of Textiles launched the PM MITRA scheme to establish seven (7) world class textile parks in India.

• On the basis of prevailing criteria, Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu was selected based on its textile ecosystem potential, connectivity, and proximity to infrastructure.

• The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) is instrumental in facilitating the implementation and promotion process.

Centre Mulls ₹100-Crore Integrated Aqua Park in Jammu & Kashmir

The Government of India is taking a big step forward by looking into a ₹100-crore proposal to set up an Integrated Aqua Park as part of Phase-II of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to help the rural economy and fisheries infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, had also successfully inaugurated a 50,000-litre UHT Milk Processing Plant, in Jammu, via virtual presence and reaffirmed the commitment of the Centre to the development of livestock and fisheries in the region.

On July 2, 2025, in a function in Srinagar, Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced several initiatives across J&K in relation to the Fisheries and Livestock sectors, including a proposed ₹100 crore Integrated Aqua Park, the designation of Anantnag as a Cold-Water Fisheries Cluster, and the opening of a UHT Milk Plant at Satwari, Jammu, with a capacity of more than 50,000 litre/day.

Key Highlights

• Proposed ₹100-crore Integrated Aqua Park under PMMSY Phase-II being considered for J&K

• Designated Anantnag as a Cold-Water Fisheries Cluster, Kulgam, and Shopian as partner districts

• Inauguration of a Milk Plant with a capacity of 50,000 litres/day at Satwari, Jammu

• More than ₹300 crore allocated to J&K under PMMSY including infrastructure and employment

Objectives & Aims

• To develop J&K into a hub of cold-water aquaculture

• To promote inclusive growth and rural livelihoods

• To encourage youth involvement in micro and small-scale fishery/livestock enterprises

• To strengthen the entire aquaculture value chain from seed production to marketing

Sectoral Achievements in J&K

Dairy Sector

• Milk production rose from 19.50 lakh tonnes (2014–15) to 28.74 lakh tonnes (2023–24) — a 47% increase
• Per capita milk availability now stands at 413 grams/day
• Women make up over 70% of dairy workforce and 32% of co-op members

Fisheries Sector

• Fish production increased from 20,000 MT (2013–14) to 29,000 MT in 2024–25

• Trout production increased from 262 MT to 2,380 MT—an increase of 800%

• Trout seed production increased from 9 million to 15.2 million

• Carp seed production increased from 4 million to 63.5 million

Infrastructure and Investment

• Import of 13.4 lakh genetically improved eyed ova of Rainbow and Brown Trout (from Denmark)

• More than ₹120 crores in private investment for cold-water fisheries through FIDF

• Collaborative support from institutions like NDDB and NFDB