The proceedings of the Tamil Nadu Assembly from 1952 to 2024 have been digitised and made publicly accessible through a dedicated web portal launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in April 2025. This digital repository, created by the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency, includes debates, laws, welfare schemes, speeches, photographs, audio, and video clips, and offers bilingual search capabilities in Tamil and English. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, preserve legislative history, and facilitate access for the public, researchers, and elected representatives. Digitisation of proceedings prior to 1952, dating back to 1921, is planned as a subsequent phase.

The  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin released the book "Kalaignarin Pena" (Kalaignar's Pen) written by Professor Thi. Rajagoplan on 28.5.2025.

The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) has recently commissioned the translation of the ancient Tamil text, Thirukkural, into four major Dravidian languages: Kurukh, Gondi, Malto, and Brahui. 

The entertainment tax collected by local government bodies for films has been reduced from 8 percent to 4 percent.

Roundtable on Public Health 2025 : Directorate of Public Health (DPH) and Preventive Medicine, Tamil Nadu Government, and C-CAMP (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)) joined hands to host a “Roundtable on Public Health 2025”, during which they announced a strategic alliance with the aim to strengthen the State’s comprehensive primary healthcare delivery through the implementation of indigenous health solutions and medical innovations.

C-CAMP, a deep-science innovation hub, is an initiative supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin  launched SimpleGov on 29.5.2025 to simplify the procedures for availing government services and benefits of various schemes. The Human Resources Management Department launched the initiative to provide 10 services from eight departments.

In the first phase, SimpleGov would help applicants get sanitation certificates, public buildings licences, registration of old age homes, licences for working women hostels, registration of homes for women, solvency certificates, and a list of white category industries under the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

In his 2025-26 Budget speech, the Finance Minister announced that under SimpleGov, the procedures for obtaining certificates and documents from eight departments would be streamlined. The government said it would bring more services under the initiative to ensure transparency.

Renovated statue of Madurai's first Mayor Mr. S. Muthu, which was opened in Madurai in 1999 by Muthamizharignar Kalaignar [Muthamizharignar Kalaignar], was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. M.K. Stalin on 31.5.2025.

MSC Elsa 3 Ship Accident :  On May 24, 2025, the Liberian-flagged cargo ship MSC Elsa 3 capsized approximately 38 nautical miles off the Kerala coast due to a technical failure in its ballast management system, shortly after departing from Vizhinjam port. The ship was carrying over 640 containers, including 12 with hazardous chemicals such as calcium carbide, and more than 450 metric tonnes of marine fuel. The sinking coincided with the onset of the southwest monsoon, causing fuel, plastic pellets, and containers with hazardous materials to spill into the sea. These materials have since been washing ashore along the Kerala coastline and the western coast of Kanyakumari district. 

The Kerala government has declared the incident a state-specific disaster due to its serious environmental risks, including oil spills and toxic debris. In response, the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority issued guidelines on May 28, 2025, for the disposal of plastic pellets to the District Collectors of Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, and other concerned departments to manage the hazardous debris washing ashore. Cleanup operations and monitoring continue as authorities address the environmental and public safety challenges posed by the accident

Launch of 4 + 11  New Government Arts and Science Colleges:

The Chief Minister has ordered the establishment of 4 new government arts and science colleges in K.V.Kuppam in Vellore district, Thuraiyur in Trichy district, Ulundurpettai in Kallakurichi district, and Chengam in Tiruvannamalai district to function from the financial year 2025-2026 under the Higher Education Department. Through these colleges, 1,120 students from the surrounding areas will receive higher education.

It is noteworthy that earlier, at the Secretariat, 11 new government arts and science colleges were inaugurated on 26.05.2025 to function from the academic year 2025-26 under the Higher Education Department at Panruti in Cuddalore district, Coonoor in Nilgiris district, Natham in Dindigul district, Alanthur in Chennai district, Vikravandi in Villupuram district, Seyyur in Chengalpattu district, Manamadurai in Sivaganga district, Muthupettai in Thiruvarur district, Thiruvaidamarudur in Thanjavur district, Perambalur in Perambalur district, and Ottapidaram in Thoothukudi district.

Achievements of Tamil Nadu Government in Manufacturing Sector:

Achievement in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP):

When the 'Make in India' program was launched in 2014, it set a target of increasing the manufacturing sector's share in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 25% by 2025. However, only 16% has been achieved so far. But Tamil Nadu alone has achieved 25% of its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) from the manufacturing sector and stands as a state that guides the entire country.

World-Class Manufacturing Hub

Tamil Nadu houses factories of global major companies like Foxconn, Pegatron, Samsung, Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, TVS Motor Company, and Ashok Leyland.

In companies manufacturing world-renowned Apple phones, over 50,000 employees produce millions of iPhones. Similarly, Feng Tay company, which is the primary company in manufacturing and supplying products for Nike company, operates several factories with 37,000 employees. Tamil Nadu has a total of over 31,000 operational factories, which is the highest number in India.

Tamil Nadu Leading in Exports in India:

Tamil Nadu has emerged as the leading state in India in manufacturing and exporting garments, automobile production, engineering goods, and electronic devices.

Although Tamil Nadu's population is less than 6% of India's total population, Tamil Nadu holds a 15% share in non-oil exports.

41% of India's electronic device products, 38% of footwear, and 45% of vehicles and automotive spare parts are exported from Tamil Nadu. Due to the excellent growth of Tamil Nadu's manufacturing sector, it has increased the state domestic production by 9.69% in India and remains the leading state in the country.

Key Factors for Tamil Nadu's Success:

Infrastructure and Industrial Clusters

These achievements did not happen overnight. The state government has continuously invested in ports (like Chennai, Thoothukudi), road networks, and industrial lands. SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu), established by the DMK [Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam] government in 1971, created industrial parks and elevated Tamil Nadu's infrastructure even before the manufacturing sector became nationally famous. Due to this, land and basic facilities were ready for investors even before they arrived. Cities like Coimbatore (engineering goods), Chennai (automobiles), and Tirupur (textiles) emerged as specialized sector centers.

Government Support for Investors

The Tamil Nadu government's Guidance Tamil Nadu is a full-service investment center. While "single window clearance" and "investor conferences" in many states remain mere publicity, Tamil Nadu implements this in practice.

'Guidance Tamil Nadu' helps companies with land, permits, labor issues, and daily operational problems. This quick and efficient approach gives confidence to investors.

Efficient Government Administration and Government Officials:

For Tamil Nadu's development, the Tamil Nadu government and government employees provide quick solutions rather than being obstacles. When the central government announced an incentive scheme for electronic device components, Tamil Nadu announced its scheme within a week and set a target to increase electronic device exports from the current $14 billion to $100 billion.

Political and Administrative Leadership

Political and administrative leadership provides compromise solutions to labor issues. For example, when a strike occurred at the Samsung factory, the government intervened and found a quick solution, showing the government's proactive approach.

Tamil Nadu has planned to achieve a one trillion dollar economy by 2030. Tamil Nadu itself stands as a state that guides other states of India in the manufacturing sector in India.

Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL):

With the aim of bringing about a revolution in managing solid waste generated daily in urban and rural areas of Tamil Nadu, an integrated organization called Clean Movement has been established under the Special Project Implementation Department. To implement this movement, an organization called Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL) has been brought into operation.

Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited, operating under the Clean Movement, is making efforts to build inclusive sustainable waste management throughout Tamil Nadu. As part of this, Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited has undertaken an initiative to create a strong integrated framework to handle solid waste generated throughout the state scientifically and using technology in the proper manner and to recycle them. Following this, all companies that collect waste materials and companies that recycle them will be selected and their lists will be approved by Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited.

Achievements and key initiatives of  Sport Department of Tamil Nadu Government 

44th FIDE Chess Olympiad – 2022

The highly esteemed 44th Chess Olympiad was conducted for the first time in the history of India at Mamallapuram from July 28 to August 10, 2022 . This event was organized through the collaborative efforts of the Tamil Nadu Government  and the All-India Chess Federation, with an estimated expenditure of 114 crore.   A total of 1,654 chess players from 186 countries participated, and they expressed their astonishment and appreciation for the exceptional hospitality extended by the Tamil Nadu Government, a level of warmth they had not encountered in any other nation. Consequently, Chennai has begun to emerge as a prominent power on the global sporting stage. In recognition of his contributions, the  Chief Minister Thiru. M.K. Stalin was honoured with the "Man of the Year" award from the Asian Chess Federation in the United Arab Emirates.

Chennai Formula-4 Car Race 2024

India's inaugural night-time Formula-4 car race, held in Chennai in August - September 2024. This groundbreaking event witnessed the participation 40 drivers from 15 different countries, who competed on a gruelling 3.7-kilometer circuit. This event marked a historic moment in motorsports, bringing immense pride to India and Tamil Nadu globally.

WTA Chennai Open 2022

Tamil Nadu  government provided  ₹5 crore in financial assistance to the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association to successfully conduct the WTA Chennai Open 2022. With this assistance, the WTA Chennai Open 2022 was successfully hosted in Chennai, and the Chief Minister personally presented prizes and lauded the winning players.

Squash World Cup 2023

As part of the Dravidian Model Government's steadfast interest in developing various sports in a comprehensive manner in Tamil Nadu, the Squash World Cup 2023 was successfully held in Chennai.

Men's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2023

With financial assistance of 22.66 crores provided by the Tamil Nadu Government, the 7th Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2023 was conducted successfully in Chennai after a gap of 16 years. Notably, this tournament was played on the world's first Polygras Paris GT Ecoturf.

Khelo India Youth Games 2023

The 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023 was successfully conducted across the four regions of Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Coimbatore. Over 5,630 sportspersons from 36 states and Union Territories participated and excelled in the games. In this highly successful competition, Tamil Nadu achieved a historic feat by securing the 2nd place in the overall medal tally with 38 gold, 21 silver, and 39 bronze medals. Prior to this, in the 5th Khelo India Youth Games 2022, 288 sportspersons from Tamil Nadu had participated, and Tamil Nadu secured the 8th position with 52 medals.

World Surfing League QS 3000

Chennai hosted India's first ever World Surfing League QS 3000 event held against the stunning backdrop of Mamallapuram's picturesque shores. The Government had provided financial assistance to the tune of ₹2.68 crore towards the successful conduct of the event.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Games 2023 & 2024

The Chief Minister's Trophy Games is a landmark event of the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The 2023 edition of the games, comprising 15 different disciplines, was conducted across all districts in 2023 at a total cost of 50.86 crore. 3.76 lakh sportspersons participated in the district and state-level games. In the 2024 edition of the games, due to the concerted efforts by the Government, the number of participants has more than doubled to 11.56 lakh. Notably, the total prize pool for the games was increased to 37 crore.

Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation

With the aim of fulfilling the needs of talented sportspersons and giving wings to their dreams, the Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation was launched as a pioneering initiative by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 8, 2023. Under the Foundation, financial assistance worth approximately 17 crore has been provided to nearly 700 sportspersons thus far. The beneficiaries of the Foundation have participated in numerous national and international competitions and brought fame to Tamil Nadu by winning more than 200 medals.

Tamil Nadu Sportspersons in Olympics and Paralympics 

1.19 crore incentive was provided to 17 sportspersons. A high incentive of ₹5.00 crore was provided to 4 sportspersons who won medals in the Paralympics 2024.

Chief Minister's Mini Stadia in All Assembly Constituencies

The  Deputy Chief Minister Thiru. Udhayanidhi Stalin announced in the Legislative Assembly that Chief Minister's Mini Stadia will be established in all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. Consequently, works are being implemented in multiple phases to setup Chief Minister's Mini Stadia at a cost of 3 crore each, with facilities for 5 popular key sports such as athletics, football, basketball, volleyball, and kabaddi. Currently, construction of the Chief Minister's Mini Stadia is in progress across 75 Assembly constituencies.

152.52 Crore High Cash Incentive for 4,617 Sportspersons

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. M.K. Stalin has honoured 4,617 sportspersons, including para-athletes, who have brought laurels to Tamil Nadu by winning medals in international and national level sports competitions, by providing a high cash incentive totalling 152.52 crore, an amount unprecedented by any previous government. The assistance for sportspersons under the ELITE Scheme has been increased from 25 lakh to ₹30 lakh.

Dr. Kalaignar Sports Kit

During the Budget Session 2023-24, the Deputy Chief Minister announced on the floor of the Assembly that Dr Kalaignar Sports Kit would be provided to all the rural panchayats of Tamil Nadu to commemorate the centenary celebrations of Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar. Under the Dr. Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme, sports equipment have been provided to all Panchayats to encourage the sporting talents of rural youth and enhance their training capabilities. Accordingly, since the launch of this scheme in Madurai district on February 18, 2024, 16,798 sports equipment kits have been provided to all 12,525 Village Panchayats at a cost of 86 crore.

Following this, Sports Kits have been being slated to be provided to all urban local bodies under the Dr. Kalaignar Sports Equipment Scheme with an allocation of ₹100 crore. Awards Garnered by the Sports Department. 

Awards and Honors to Tamil Nadu Government : 

As a result of successfully hosting various international competitions in Tamil Nadu and various other pioneering initatives, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu has been recognized as the "Best State for Promoting Sports" by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Further, Tamil Nadu was honored as the "Best State for Promoting Sports" at the Hindu Sportstar Aces Awards.

The Dravidian Model Government's encouragement for contemporary development in sports development has been acknowledged at the GEM Awards 2025 by bestowing the state with "Best State Promoting e-Sports" Award.

The youngest World Chess Champion D. Gukesh has received the Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award for 2024. Four Tamil Nadu sportspersons have received the Arjuna Award for 2024. In the 38th National Games, Tamil Nadu achieved 6th place with 26 gold, 31 silver, and 35 bronze medals. 

Chief Minister's State Youth Award

In the last 4 years, the Chief Minister's State Youth Award has been presented to 10 men and 8 women for their excellent social service. This award includes a medal, a certificate of appreciation, and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.

3% Sports Quota for Meritorious Sportspersons in Government and Public Sector Undertakings

104 sportspersons including para sportspersons who have won medals in various international competitions have been appointed in various government departments and Public Sector Undertakings.

Pension Scheme for Indigent Sportspersons

The pension provided to indigent sportspersons has increased from 3,000 to ₹6,000, benefiting a total of 74 indigent sportspersons.

Olympic Academies

The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu is actively engaged in measures to springboard talented sportspersons to bring laurels to the state and the country in various national and international competitions. To achieve this noble objective, an Olympic Academy was recently established in Chennai. Further, works are underway to establish Olympic Academies in Trichy, Madurai, and the Nilgiris.

With regard to coaching, 76 coaches, 4 Foreign Coaches, 5 Expert Coaches, and 2 Para Expert Coaches have been appointed to provide high-quality training to sportspersons.

Mission International Medal Scheme (MIMS)

The Mission International Medal Scheme (MIMS) was introduced to nurture sporting talents to win medals at the international level. Under this scheme, financial assistance for sportspersons has been increased from 10.00 lakh to 12.00 lakh, benefiting 71 beneficiaries.

 Ongoing Development Works

A multipurpose sports arena with a training center is being established at Radhapuram, Nellai district, at a cost of 14.77 crore.   

The various sports infrastructure facilities across Tamil Nadu are being upgraded at a total cost of ₹26.30 crore.

"Seeking Farmers - Agriculture-Farmer Welfare Department"  ("உழவரைத் தேடி - வேளாண்மை-உழவர் நலத்துறை") program

Villages will receive services directly through the "Seeking Farmers - Agriculture-Farmer Welfare Department"  ("உழவரைத் தேடி - வேளாண்மை-உழவர் நலத்துறை") program, which Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin launched on 29.5.2025 via video conference from Manikamangalam village in Valangaiman block of Tiruvarur district.

• The "Seeking Farmers - Agriculture-Farmer Welfare Department" program was announced in the 2025-26 Agriculture separate budget statement to enable Agriculture-Farmer Welfare Department, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Cooperative Department officers along with university scientists to go directly to villages, meet farmers, understand their needs, and provide appropriate programs and explain new technologies. This program will be implemented in 17,116 villages across Tamil Nadu.

• Through this program, agricultural extension services and government schemes will be provided to farmers in their own villages. Additionally, camps for this program will be conducted once every 15 days (on the 2nd and 4th Fridays) in two villages within each block. This will fulfill farmers' needs and ensure government welfare scheme assistance reaches them quickly.

• As a continuation of this, camps for the "Seeking Farmers - Agriculture-Farmer Welfare Department" program will be conducted in four villages per block every month, totaling 1540 villages monthly across every block in Tamil Nadu.

The Kalaignar International Convention Centre, to be built at an estimated cost of Rs. 525 crores in Muttukadu, Chengalpattu district, had its foundation stone laid by the Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin on 29.5.2025.

The Kalaignar International Convention Centre will be constructed on a 37.99-acre land area along the East Coast Road in Muttukadu, Chengalpattu district, at an estimated cost of 525 crore rupees. The facility will have a total floor area of 5,12,800 square feet and will include various amenities such as an exhibition hall with 91,024 square feet floor area that can accommodate 10,000 people, a convention hall with 50,633 square feet floor area that can seat 5,000 people, and an auditorium that can accommodate 1,500 spectators.

Tamil Nadu Seventh State Finance Commission constituted : 

The Tamil Nadu Government has constituted and commissioned the Seventh State Finance Commission. This commission will study the financial situation of various urban and rural local government bodies and provide appropriate recommendations regarding the financial allocation that the state government should provide. This commission will submit its report to the Tamil Nadu Government by August 31, 2026, applicable for the five years starting from April 1, 2027.

As provided in the Indian Constitution, the Tamil Nadu Government has appointed and commissioned the chairman and members of this commission as follows:

(1) Chairman: Mr. K. Alauddin, I.A.S. [Indian Administrative Service], (Retired) (2) Non-official Member: Mr. N. Dineshkumar, Mayor, Tirupur Municipal Corporation (3) Member (Ex-officio): Director of Municipal Administration (4) Member (Ex-officio): Commissioner for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj [Commissioner for Rural Development and] (5) Member (Ex-officio): Commissioner of Town Panchayats (6) Member-Secretary: Mr. Prathik Thayil, I.A.S. [Indian Administrative Service], Deputy Secretary to Government, Panchayat Raj Department (Revenue-Expenditure) (Full Additional Charge), Finance Department.

This commission will study the financial position of rural and urban local government bodies, namely Village Panchayats, Panchayat Union Councils, District Panchayats, Town Panchayats, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations, and recommend on the following matters along with other items:

(i) Sharing the net proceeds of taxes, duties, tolls and fees that the state government may impose between the state government and rural and urban local government bodies, and distributing the respective shares among the aforementioned local government bodies from such proceeds;

(ii) Determining the taxes, duties, tolls and fees that may be allocated to or retained by rural and urban local government bodies themselves; and

(iii) Aid grants to the aforementioned local government bodies from the Consolidated Fund of the state government;

Tamil Nadu Government Programs Implemented for Transgenders:

Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board: 

Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, recognizing that Transgender are also part of this society, started the "Tamil Nadu Aravanis Welfare Board" on 15.4.2008 to ensure their welfare and provided various welfare scheme assistance to improve their quality of life. He also announced changing the name from Aravanis to Transgenders. Since then, the Aravanis Welfare Board is known as the Transgender Welfare Board.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin reformed the Transgender Welfare Board in 2025 with 15 Official Members and 13 Non-Official Members (10 transgenders, 1 transgender man, 1 intersex person and 1 female member).

Through the Transgender Welfare Board, various welfare scheme assistance is being provided including identity cards, family cards, house site pattas [land ownership documents], medical insurance cards, sewing machines, grants to start own businesses, forming and training self-help groups, and providing pension amounts to destitute transgenders above 40 years of age who are in poverty.

Pension for Transgenders: 

For destitute transgenders above 40 years of age in poverty who cannot earn income for livelihood expenses, Rs. 1,000 per month was being provided as pension. The Honorable Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin ordered to increase this pension amount to Rs. 1,500.

Under this scheme, Rs. 2.70 crores was allocated for the financial year 2024-2025, and Rs. 281.76 lakhs has been provided to 1,599 transgenders until March 2025.

"Tirunangai" Mobile Application: 

As per the order of the Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to improve the welfare of transgenders, a mobile application called "Tirunangai" was developed in 2021 as a special initiative for all transgenders to register their personal details. Through this, transgenders' personal details were registered and obtaining identity cards was simplified. As a result, 10,153 transgenders have obtained identity cards.

Special Award for Transgenders: 

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced and created a special program to encourage transgenders. Accordingly, he ordered that every year on April 15, which is Transgenders Day, a "Special Award for Transgenders" consisting of a cheque for Rs. 1,00,000 and a certificate be given to one transgender who studied through their own efforts, advanced in various fields with individual talent, served excellently for the welfare of transgenders, and stands as a role model among them.

According to this program by the Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, on 2.8.2021, Grace Banu from Thoothukudi district was honored with the Special Award for Transgenders for the year 2021.

Similarly, on 18.4.2022, A. Marlima from Villupuram district received the Special Award for Transgenders for the year 2022; on 14.4.2023, P. Aishwarya from Vellore district received the Special Award for Transgenders for the year 2023;

On 23.7.2024, Sandhya Devi from Thovalai in Kanyakumari district received the Special Award for Transgenders for the year 2024;

On 15.4.2025, the Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin honored and presented the Special Awards for Transgenders for the year 2025 to two transgenders - Revathi from Namakkal district and Ponni from Thoothukudi district.

Self-Employment Grant: 

The Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin created a grant scheme for them to start their own businesses with the aim of economically improving the livelihood of transgenders and providing them recognition in society. Through this, grants up to Rs. 50,000 are being provided according to the needs of the business they start.

Under this scheme, Rs. 1 crore has been allocated every year since 2021, and transgenders have benefited by receiving self-employment grants so far.

Educational Dream Scheme for Transgenders: 

The Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin ordered that from the financial year 2024-2025, all expenses including educational fees and hostel fees for transgenders who wish to pursue higher education be provided through the board to ensure equal opportunities for transgenders to pursue higher education like others. Rs. 2 crores has been allocated for this scheme for the financial year 2024-2025. Under this scheme, educational fee amounts for 4 transgenders have been paid through the Transgender Welfare Board.

Greater Chennai Corporation Municipal Bonds : Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin inaugurated the Listing Ceremony of "GCC Municipal Bonds" worth 200 crore rupees of Greater Chennai Corporation on the National Stock Exchange by ringing the bell on 26.5.2025.

• Greater Chennai Corporation successfully raised 200 crore rupees through municipal bonds for a 10-year period at a very low interest rate of 7.97% per annum. It is noteworthy that this is the lowest interest rate among municipal bond issues released so far in India in 2025.

• This issue received great welcome among investors. Accordingly, bids worth 421 crore rupees were received through the National Stock Exchange's electronic auction, which is 4.21 times more than the base issue amount of 100 crore rupees.

• Both India Ratings and Acuite Ratings have given an 'AA+' rating to Greater Chennai Corporation's municipal bonds. This demonstrates Greater Chennai Corporation's consistent financial management. To encourage Greater Chennai Corporation and strengthen investor confidence, the Tamil Nadu Government has arranged special financial assistance under the PSGF (Project Sustainability Grant Fund) scheme.

• Additionally, an incentive amount of 26 crore rupees will be received by the corporation as municipal bond issue incentive under the Union Government's Amrut 2.0 scheme. This will help further reduce the cost of raising funds through municipal bonds.

• The funds raised through these municipal bonds will be used for the Integrated Storm Water Drainage System (ISWD) being implemented in the Kosasthalaiyar watershed area. This is an important infrastructure project aimed at improving Chennai's flood prevention and sustainable urban development.

About Chief Minister's Creation Centre (Mudhalvar Padaippagam) Scheme :

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin inaugurated a new program called ‘Mudhalvar Padaippagam’ / Chief Minister's Creation Centre in Chennai Kolathur constituency on 4.11.2024. This program was then announced as a shared workspace.

That is, if someone wants to sit quietly alone or with their team members and complete their work within a specified time because they do not have facilities at home, this Chief Minister's Creation Centre is a place that can be used to complete the intended work using their laptop with all facilities including space, seats, table facilities, electrical connection facilities, internet facilities, air-conditioning, and all other amenities at very low charges.

Here, the government charges Rs. 50 for half a day (6 hours) and Rs. 100 for a full day (12 hours), while the monthly charge is Rs. 2,500.

Launch of "Waves"  (Alaigal) Program:

The "Waves" (Alaigal) program, which provides microfinance to women's cooperative groups through the Tamil Nadu State Apex Fisheries Cooperative Federation to benefit 50,000 fisherwomen engaged in fishing-related subsidiary occupations such as fish trade, seaweed cultivation, and preparation of value-added food products to improve the livelihood of fisherwomen who are members of women fishermen cooperative societies operating under the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, was announced in the 2025-26 grant demand. This program was launched by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on 28.5.2025.

New Tuna Fishing Harbor Established in Tiruvottiyur:

The Chief Minister inaugurated the new tuna fishing harbor established in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai district, at a cost of 272 crores and 70 lakhs rupees on 28.5.2025.

This fishing harbor is the first in India to be built exclusively for tuna fishing. This harbor has been established with various facilities including southern and northern breakwaters, boat landing wall, boat landing platform, fish auction halls, fish net weaving hall, administrative building, fishermen's accommodation, radio communication center, restaurant, net storage hall, sanitation complex, fishermen's rest room, hauling room, boat repair area, overhead water tank, and roads with rainwater drainage.

Through this, fishermen will be able to immediately sell the tuna fish they catch from deep sea in a hygienic manner to exporters without quality deterioration and receive additional prices. This will lead to improvement in the economic condition of fishermen. This fishing harbor has been designed to handle approximately 70,000 tons of fish per year. Through this, approximately 6,250 fishermen and those engaged in fishing-related occupations from 12 fishing villages surrounding this fishing harbor will directly benefit.

Joint Innovation Gateway for Synergistic Startup - Academic - Industry - Investor Work (JIGSAW)

The JIGSAW (Joint Innovation Gateway for Synergistic Startup - Academic - Industry - Investor Work) platform, launched by the iTNT (Tamil Nadu Technology Hub) center at the Umagine TN 2024 conference, integrates educational institutions, industries, entrepreneurs, investors and students to advance Tamil Nadu's deep technology innovation development. This platform operates with the goals of 'Innovate In TN' and 'Build The Future'.

Objectives: Solving real-time industry problems Identifying innovation sources Creating solutions in collaboration with partners

Program Impact: So far, 137 educational institutions, 6,065 researchers and 303 startup companies have registered on this platform.

Through this platform, 43 industry partners, 69 investors and 42 industry mentors guide innovation companies. Through the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) that the iTNT center has made with 137 engineering colleges, JIGSAW's usage has expanded beyond Chennai to second and third tier cities including Chengalpattu, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Erode, Kanchipuram, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupur, Tiruvallur, Tiruvarur, Vellore, Villupuram, and Virudhunagar.

India (Unit III) 

One-year extension to Samir V. Kamat : The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) on 26.5.2025 granted a further one-year extension to Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), up to May 31, 2026.

Karnataka Issues Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance 2025

Karnataka has enacted a landmark ordinance—the Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025—to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the welfare and protection of gig and platform-based workers in the state. This move positions Karnataka as a leader in gig worker rights, following Rajasthan as only the second Indian state to introduce such legislation

Who are Gig workers ? 

Gig workers are individuals who earn income by performing short-term, flexible, or freelance jobs rather than holding traditional full-time employment. They typically work as independent contractors, freelancers, or on-demand workers, taking on specific tasks, projects, or assignments for various clients or platforms

Examples of Gig Work: Driving for ride-sharing services (e.g., Uber, Ola) , Delivering food or groceries,  Freelance writing, graphic design, or programming etc. 

Operation Chakra-V  : 

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested alleged members of a transnational cybercrime syndicate under Operation Chakra-V. This operation is aimed at curbing transnational organized cybercrime, particularly schemes known as "digital arrests." In such scams, fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials and use threats of arrest, freezing of bank accounts, and cancellation of passports to intimidate and extort money from victims through fear and deceit. To further combat cybercrime, several initiatives have been launched in India, including the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Cyber Surakshit Bharat, Cyber Swachhta Kendra, and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), all of which work towards enhancing cybersecurity and protecting citizens from digital threats.

PRAGATI  - Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation

The Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) platform was launched by the Government of India on March 25, 2015, as a multi-purpose and multi-modal digital governance initiative designed to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of government operations by integrating technology with high-level administrative oversight.

Panama officially backed India’s longstanding campaign for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. The endorsement was made by Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha during a meeting with an Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by Shashi Tharoor on 29.5.2025. 

The Supreme Court got three new judges on 30.05.2025. Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A.S. Chandurkar were sworn in by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai. With this, the number of judges of the court has reached its sanctioned strength of 34.  

Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Program launched : 

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Department of Pharmaceuticals launched the Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Program on 1.6.2025. Under this 15-day program, five youth volunteers will be deployed to five Jan Aushadhi Kendras in each district across the country. Volunteers will be involved in a range of responsibilities, including assisting with daily operations, supporting inventory and medicine management and promoting awareness about generic medicines and public health literacy. By embedding young volunteers within Jan Aushadhi Kendras, the program will not only promote hands-on learning, but also instill values of service, discipline, and community-oriented professionalism. This initiative will create a vital link between youth development and public health outreach, while also enhancing the reach of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.

Ayush Suraksha Portal Launched : 

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush; and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, Shri Prataprao Jadhav,  launched the AyushSuraksha Portal  on 30.5.2025. The portal marks a significant moment in the Ministry’s efforts to enhance accountability and transparency across the Ayush sector. 

• The portal, developed with the technical support of the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), Chennai.

• With the launch of this portal, the Ministry of Ayush now has a centralised and accessible dashboard of reported cases, enabling real-time tracking, swift regulatory action, and detailed data analysis. The system also ensures that citizens have a direct channel to voice their concerns, with transparent visibility into the action taken on their reports.

• “The AyushSuraksha Portal represents a significant advancement in pharmacovigilance and regulatory convergence within the Ayush ecosystem. By integrating data from State Licensing Authorities, national pharmacovigilance centres, and key regulatory stakeholders, the portal facilitates real-time monitoring, systematic analysis, and coordinated action on misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions. 

• The Ayush Suraksha Portal has been developed in accordance with the Supreme Court’s order dated July 30, 2024, in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 645/2022, wherein the Court emphasized the need for a centralized dashboard for monitoring and publishing data related to misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions. The Court directed the Union of India to ensure that such a system is established to allow State Licensing Authorities to report complaints, share inter-state referrals, and update the status of actions taken. The Ministry of Ayush has met the directive well before the Court’s deadline of June 2025.

"Miniratna" status to three companies : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of "Miniratna" status Category-I for Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) & India Optel Limited (IOL).

Locations : 

• Munitions India Limited (MIL): Pune, Maharashtra

• Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL): Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

• India Optel Limited (IOL): Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Telecom Subscription Data as on 30th April 2025 : 

Source : https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2132280 

National Conference on AI for Empowering Persons with Disabilities, held in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 30.5.2025.

The Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal and the Asian Development Bank President, Mr. Masato Kanda met  at Shram Shakti Bhawan to discuss ADB’s unflagging support and investment in the Indian Urbanisation.

Goa to be officially fully literate under the ULLAS : On 30.5.2025 Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, officially declared the State of Goa to be officially fully literate under the ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme), marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards achieving full literacy by 2030, as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This makes Goa the second state of the country to cross the nationally prescribed 95% benchmark for full literacy.

• According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey Report 2023-24, Goa’s literacy rate stands at 93.60%, one of the highest in the country, with strong performance across both male and female populations. However, as per Goa’s own survey, the state has surpassed this figure and attained full literacy.

• ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram or New India Literacy Programme is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022-2027. The scheme, aligned with NEP 2020, targets adults (aged 15 years and above) who can’t go to school. The scheme has five components - Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills and Continuing Education. The vision of the ULLAS Scheme is to make India Jan Jan Saakshar and is based on the spirit of Kartavya Bodh and is being implemented on volunteerism. Under the ULLAS scheme, more than 1.77 crore learners have appeared in the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) till now across the country. More than 2.40 crore learners and 41 lakh volunteer teachers have been registered on the ULLAS Mobile app.

DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address) : 

• Department of Posts released a comprehensive policy document titled DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address). This policy lays out the framework for a national Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

• The DHRUVA envisions a standardized, interoperable, and geocoded digital addressing system that supports secure, consent-based, and seamless sharing of address information. At its core is the concept of Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) — the array of services associated with address data management to support secure and efficient interactions between users, government entities, and private sector organizations.

• The initiative aims to recognize address information management as a foundational public infrastructure—vital for effective governance, inclusive service delivery, and enhanced user experience. It seeks to build a robust address data sharing and management ecosystem that ensures smooth integration across both public and private sectors. By giving users meaningful control over their address data, the policy promotes user autonomy, drives innovation, and supports ease of living.

• Furthermore, DHRUVA seeks to foster a collaborative ecosystem in which public and private stakeholders co-create user-centric solutions built on a secure and trusted digital foundation. It aims to catalyze innovation across key sectors—such as governance, e-commerce, logistics, and financial inclusion—through broad-based adoption by ministries, state governments, and other stakeholders.

• The launch of Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN)  system serves as a strong and robust pillar of Geospatial Governance, enabling enhancements in public service delivery, emergency response, and logistics efficiency. It allows for logical location of addresses through a naming pattern with directional properties and is designed to be freely accessible in the public domain.

Ghatampur Thermal Power Project : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Unit-1(660 MW) of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project (3x660 MW) in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, to the Nation on 30.5.2025, marking a landmark achievement in India’s energy sector. This ambitious Power Project is a flagship initiative by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL), a collaboration of NLC India Limited (51%) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) (49%). The project comprises three supercritical thermal power units of 660 MW each, adding up to a substantial 1,980 MW of installed capacity. This initiative aims to meet the growing electricity demand in Uttar Pradesh and other states, enhancing energy security while aligning with the Nation’s commitment to sustainable and reliable power generation.

With a total project cost of ₹21,780.94 crore, remaining two units of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project are expected to be commissioned by FY 2025-26.

India @ 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum  : Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will lead an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be held in Brasilia, Brazil from 3-5 June, 2025.

Satna and Datia Airports :  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi  inaugurated the newly developed Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport in Madhya Pradesh on 31.5.2025.

300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar : On the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 31.5.2025. Prime Minister participated in Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan and released a commemorative postage stamp and a special coin dedicated to Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai. The Rs 300 coin will feature a portrait of Ahilyabai Holkar. He also presented the National Devi Ahilyabai Award to a woman artist for contribution in tribal, folk, and traditional arts.

• Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795) was one of India’s most revered and visionary female rulers. Born in the village of Chondi, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, she rose from humble beginnings to become the queen and later the ruler of the Malwa kingdom as part of the Holkar dynasty within the Maratha Empire. She was known for her accessibility, holding daily audiences with her subjects and establishing courts for justice and arbitration.

• Ahilyabai Holkar is celebrated for her immense contributions to social welfare, religious endowments, and public works.  

• She broke social norms of her time, such as not observing purdah, and was known for her wisdom, compassion, and administrative acumen. Her leadership style, balancing strength with empathy, earned her the affectionate title "Lokmata" (mother of the people)

‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’  launched : 

In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming Indian agriculture, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 29.5.2025.  This scheme aims to reach over 1.5 crore farmers across India through technology dissemination, capacity building, and grassroots engagement.

‘Niveshak Shivir’ Scheme launched : 

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), operating under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has announced the rollout of its pilot initiative Niveshak Shivir. The first pilot camp will be held on June 1, 2025, at Pune from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. . This initiative aims to serve as a one-stop solution for investors to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares, and offer direct access to investor services.  As part of this program, IEPFA aims to offer Direct facilitation of unclaimed dividends held for six to seven years, On-the-spot update of  KYC and nomination, Resolution of pending IEPFA claim issues.

India- Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT  is  conducted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 31st May to 13th June 2025. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Mongolia. Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in July 2024.

Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025 Survey inaugurated : 

Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C R Patil launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025, a nationwide rural sanitation survey by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti at Delhi on 29.5.2025.  21,000 villages across 761 Districts in 34 States and Union Territories will be covered under SSG 2025. 

SSG 2025 aims to rigorously assess the on-ground status of rural sanitation, with a sharp focus on sustaining the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Model outcomes achieved under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) (SBM-G). The overarching objective of SSG-2025 is to provide a national ranking of all States/UTs and Districts of India based on quantitative and qualitative sanitation parameters as identified under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) (SBM-G)-II.

CDS  Attendeds Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 : 

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited Singapore from May 30, 2025 to June 01, 2025 to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He spoke  on the topic ‘Future Wars and Warfare’.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) was founded in 1958 has its  main office in London and also has offices at Washington, D.C, Singapore and Manama (Bahrain).

Agreement on traditional medicine systems between Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO)  : 

In a landmark development poised to transform the global standing of traditional medicine systems, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 24, 2025. The agreement marks the beginning of work on a dedicated Traditional Medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).

The ICHI, complementing WHO’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), documents what treatments and health interventions are administered. With the inclusion of a traditional medicine module, therapies from Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani systems—such as Panchakarma, Yoga therapy, Unani regimens, and Siddha procedures—will now be recognized in globally standardized terms.

This will bring about multiple benefits:

● Transparent billing and fair pricing for Ayush services.

● Smoother integration of Ayush treatments in health insurance coverage.

● Enhanced hospital management, clinical documentation, and health research.

● Most importantly, greater global accessibility to Ayush interventions.

9th Edition of the India Mobile Congress 2025  under the theme  ‘Innovate to Transform’ to be held from 8th to 11th October 2025 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.

World’s first indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecast systems : 

Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh  dedicated one of the world’s first indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecast systems — the Bharat Forecast System on 26.5.2025. Developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, the cutting-edge system enhances India’s weather prediction resolution from 12 km to 6 km, enabling every village in India to access more precise and location-specific forecasts.  

Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Portal  https://pai.gov.in/ Launched. 

Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0  is a multidimensional assessment framework developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to enable performance tracking of over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across nine themes aligned with the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs). While PAI Version 1.0 served as the baseline and covered data from 2.16 lakh Gram Panchayats across 29 States/UTs, PAI Version 2.0 represents a major leap forward in functionality, efficiency, and usability. The transition from PAI 1.0 to 2.0 reflects a focused refinement of the framework, with a sharper and more practical set of indicators and data points to improve usability and reliability while retaining thematic comprehensiveness.

The revised framework not only reduces the reporting burden but also improves data quality and reliability. The nine LSDG-aligned themes include: Poverty-free and Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat, Healthy Panchayat, Child-Friendly Panchayat, Water-Sufficient Panchayat, Clean and Green Panchayat, Panchayat with Self-Sufficient Infrastructure, Socially Just and Socially Secured Panchayat, Panchayat with Good Governance, and Women-Friendly Panchayat.

Electric Hansa (E-Hansa) : India has initiated the process to develop Electric Hansa (E-Hansa), a next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft.The Electric Hansa (E-HANSA) trainer aircraft, developed by CSIR-NAL (CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - National Aerospace Laboratories), is expected to cost significantly less than imported alternatives, possibly around Rs 2 crore. This is roughly half the price of a comparable imported trainer aircraft.

India participated in the 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting held under the Chairship of Brazil on 21st May 2025 at the Itamaraty Palace, Brasília – Federal District. The overarching theme of the meeting was “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”.

Economy (Unit V)

India is set to become the world's fourth-largest economy by the end of 2025, surpassing Japan, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) World Economic Outlook report. India's nominal GDP is projected to reach approximately $4.187 trillion for the fiscal year 2025-26, slightly exceeding Japan's estimated $4.186 trillion for 2025. This marks a significant rise from 2014 when India was the tenth largest economy with a GDP of about $2 trillion, effectively doubling its economic size in just over a decade. The growth is driven by several structural factors including rapid urbanization, a young demographic with a median age around 29 years, and strong domestic demand where private consumption accounts for nearly 70% of GDP. India’s demographic dividend, characterized by a large working-age population, supports this growth potential, although challenges remain such as skill development and regional disparities. Despite the impressive nominal GDP growth, India's per capita GDP remains much lower than Japan's, reflecting its status as a developing economy. Nonetheless, India continues to maintain a robust growth rate, expected at 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026, positioning it as the fastest-growing major economy globally and underscoring its rising significance on the world economic stage.

Gold loan restrictions postponed : The Finance Ministry has asked the Reserve Bank of India to ensure that the central bank’s draft regulations on gold loans do not adversely impact small gold loan borrowers, and has noted that the new rules would be suitable to be implemented only by January 1, 2026.

Provisional Estimates of Annual Gross Domestic Product for 2024-25. 

The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is released the Provisional Estimates (PE) of Annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25 and Quarterly Estimates of GDP for the January-March Quarter (Q4) of FY 2024-25 along with its Expenditure components both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices.

Key Highlights:

• Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 6.5% in FY 2024-25. Nominal GDP has witnessed a growth rate of 9.8% in FY 2024-25. Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices is estimated to attain a level of ₹187.97 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, against the First Revised Estimates (FRE) of GDP for the FY 2023-24 of ₹176.51 lakh crore, registering a growth rate of 6.5%.

• In Q4 of FY 2024-25, Real GDP and Nominal GDP has been estimated to grow by 7.4% and 10.8% respectively.

• ‘Construction’ sector is estimated to record a growth rate of 9.4% in FY 2024-25, followed by 8.9% growth rate in ‘Public Administration, Defence & Other Services’ sector and 7.2% growth rate in ‘Financial, Real Estate & Professional Services’ sector.

• During Q4 of FY 2024-25, ‘Construction’ sector has witnessed 10.8% growth rate, followed by 8.7% growth rate in ‘Public Administration, Defence & Other Services’ sector and 7.8% growth rate in ‘Financial, Real Estate & Professional Services’ sector.

• Primary Sector has seen 4.4% growth rate as compared to growth rate of 2.7% observed in previous financial year. During Q4, FY 2024-25, this sector has observed 5.0% growth rate as compared to 0.8% growth rate in Q4 of previous financial year.

• Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) has reported 7.2% growth rate during FY 2024-25 as compared to 5.6% growth rate in the previous financial year.

• Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) has recorded 7.1% growth rate during FY 2024-25 and 9.4% growth rate in Q4, FY 2024-25.

Science  & Technology (Unit I)

India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep Produced By Researchers From Kashmir University In

Collaboration With ICAR

Researchers from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), have produced India’s first gene-edited sheep. This scientific breakthrough marks a major milestone for Indian animal biotechnology and livestock breeding.

The research team, led by Dr. Riaz Ahmad Shah, used the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to precisely modify the sheep’s DNA.

South Asia's Largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Inaugurated in Delhi

Delhi has inaugurated South Asia’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 20-MW (40 MWh) facility at the BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) substation in Kilokari, South Delhi. This project is also India’s first commercially approved utility-scale energy storage system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s power sector.

Capacity and Coverage:

The BESS has a capacity of 20 MW/40 MWh and is designed to deliver up to four hours of reliable power daily—two hours each during the day and night—directly benefiting over 100,000 residents in the densely populated Kilokari area.

Technology:

The system leverages advanced Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP or LiFePO4) battery technology, known for its superior safety, thermal stability, and durability. In these batteries, the cathode is made of lithium metal phosphate, not lithium metal oxide, enhancing safety and lifespan

China has launched the Tianwen-2 probe, a landmark mission in its deep space exploration program, using a Long March 3-B rocket. The mission, scheduled to run until the end of 2027, aims to collect and return samples from the near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3 (also known as Kamoʻoalewa), and subsequently explore the main-belt comet 311P/PANSTARRS, which lies even farther from Earth than Mars. This dual-target mission will provide valuable scientific insights into the origins and evolution of the solar system and demonstrate China’s advanced technological capabilities in autonomous landing, sample collection, and deep space navigation.

Indian Astronaut Group Captain, Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct food and nutrition-related experiments on-board the International Space Station (ISS). The experiments will be conducted as part of the upcoming Axiom Mission 4. Group Captain Shukla is part of the first team of Indian astronauts trained for human spaceflight. The Axiom 4 mission is a planned private spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS) operated by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX and NASA. The flight is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center on 8th June.

High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, held from 29th - 31st May 2025, in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan.  Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EFCC) is Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh participated from India. 

India has made significant progress toward its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, achieving major milestones such as:

• Over 48% of the country’s installed electricity capacity now sourced from non-fossil fuel-based energy;

• A 36% reduction in the emission intensity of GDP between 2005 and 2020;

• Creation of an additional carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent between 2005 and 2021 through increased forest and tree cover.

World 

International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) Launched : 

China has launched the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) on May 30, 2025, with its headquarters in Hong Kong, marking the establishment of the world’s first intergovernmental organization dedicated specifically to mediation as a method for peaceful dispute resolution. 

A total of 33 countries, including China, signed the Convention on the Establishment of IOMed. 

This move fills a notable gap in the international dispute settlement framework, as while Article 33 of the UN Charter encourages peaceful settlement of disputes through various means such as negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and judicial settlement, there has previously been no dedicated intergovernmental body focused solely on mediation. 

Existing institutions like the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Permanent Court of Arbitration mainly handle arbitration and judicial settlement, but IOMed will provide a formal platform for countries to resolve disputes through mediation, further strengthening the global architecture for peaceful international relations.

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